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Several weeks ago, I mentioned how much I didn't like two-healing 10 man raids. Why? Basically because if a healer goes down, there's utmost pressure on the other healer. A raid almost never recovers. With 3 healers, if one dies, you can still pull off a kill. And today, I'm going to write about one of those experiences where I was 2-healing a guild 10-man raid where another healer went down.
Sometimes you hit one of those days where your ego gains a massive boost because you've singlehandedly healed a raid down to 0%. The worst case scenario that you've planned for countless of times in your head actually happened in a raid encounter and you pull off every pre-planned spell, move, and cooldown with such eye surgeon-like precision leading to an unexpected kill.
And I still can't believe I pulled it off. Anyway, while the kill is still fresh from memory, I'll walk you through my various thought processes in the event something like this should happen to you. Healing can be a sleepwalk. Other times, it can be a big kick in the groin. Our healing pairing happened to be Holy Priest and Discipline Priest (I was Discipline for the fight). We determined ahead of time that since we had a Prot Paladin tanking Ooze, they could tackle the dispels.
We were taking on Rotface in ICC 10. Everything began smoothly. It started around 85%, give or take. I had just cleaned off a disease and was in the process of running back in after my ooze had merged. I look up where the group is and see a massive ooze heading in the direction of the boss. Uh oh. Someone's about to eat it. Then I see Priestly angel wings and I knew our only other healer would have a few heals before she'd be out of action. Our only druid was tanking the boss so executing a battle res was out of the question. There were essentially two things we could do at this point:
- Wipe the raid: Start fresh, rebuff, get everyone at full strength.
- Play the stress the @#$% out of Matt game: Essentially, it's to see how long the raid can do as is with just one healer.
So if you happened to be in Matt's guild and you had those two as options, which one would you pick?
Naturally, the raid decides to opt for the second option.
At this point, no cooldowns had been used. Everything was still available. I hustled back into position in the middle of the raid. The Ooze Explosion indicator goes off. I swivel the camera and watch for it. But there's still more to it than that.
Priority, priority, and priority
My thinking instantly turned from "Top off players to 100%" mode to "Keep players from reaching 0%" mode. And I guarantee you, there is a huge difference in spell usage and target selection when that happens. DPS doesn't exactly become expendable. You still need them. You can get by with 1 DPS dead. But if 1 tank dies, it's an instant game over. Thus the healing priority shifts slightly towards a greater emphasis on keeping tanks alive.
Analyze the raid: There are two tanks and the overall raid to worry about.
- Raid frame shows that the Rotface tank (our Druid) takes approximately 7000-9000 damage a hit. She has about 59000 health. 7 goes into 59 about 8 times (roughly). In other words, she can survive 8 melee swings before it's game over. Rotface swings at a rate of about a second and some change (1.* seconds of which I didn't know off the top of my head and it wasn't the time to look it up). I ballparked it at around 9 seconds without a heal.
- The Ooze tank is tanking a Big Ooze that had already absorbed several smaller Oozes. I knew the Big Ooze was 1 or 2 small Oozes away from exploding. From that, I could further deduce that the Ooze tank would get 2 shot if they were within melee range of it.
- Raid health was at varying levels due to Slime Sprays and some coming back in from being infected.
I threw shields on both of the tanks immediately (they weren't at full health, but they weren't exactly at imminent death either. I figured the shields would buy at least one or two hits). The raider with lowest health was immediately Penance'd.
All of us scattered to avoid the incoming smattering of green stuff in the middle of the room. A few players were hit but still managed to survive because they only took a blow or two. I didn't have time to think, so I slammed the Inner Focus –> Divine Hymn macro bringing everyone back to the top before rejoining the raid in the middle of the room.
There happened to be a small pool of Ooze between me and the raid. I ran into after hitting myself with a Prayer of Mending (Note: Risky. Don't actually run into bad things on the ground unless you know you will survive it). Every player that did not have Weakened Soul was continuously chain shielded. Somewhere in my head, I knew I felt super sluggish. I needed much more heals than what I could cast because at the rate we were going, the damage incoming to the overall raid was greater than the heals I could muster.
And then it hit me.
"We have a Shaman, moron. We usually blow Heroism at 30%. He's at 70% right now. Just use the damn thing!"
Sure the extra speed from the Heroism would help with the damage. More importantly, it allowed the heals to go off at a much faster pace.
Anyway, I believe there were a few Paladin bubbles and Divine Guardians going on to help lower the damage. The tanks blew their cooldowns at various points to give me precious seconds to catch up. Now I had to worry about dispels. Infections were either getting progressively faster or the Ooze tank had other things to worry about. This is where you play the balance game and go back to thinking priority, priority, and priority. I could spare them a quick shield and then focus back on ensuring my tanks, myself, and other players were above 20% health or so. While the Infection would slowly kill them, it wasn't going to be immediate. It gave them time to run out and it'd avoid any slimes that happened to be in the middle. If there happened to be two Oozes dispelled back to back, it'd morph into an Uberooze right in the middle of the raid. I didn't even look at them to see if they were completely clear. Either I hit them with a dispel, or the tank would hit them. Either way, they were slowly piling up quicker.
"I think I made an angry poo-poo. It gonna blow!"
And this is where I made a crucial misplay. My first instinct is to run away from the center when I see the Unstable Ooze Explosion go off. I had no idea which direction the Rotface tank was running. I should have slapped our bear with a blind Pain Suppression in the event we ran to opposite sides of the room. Doing so would've dropped her down on my mental list of healing priorities. I know they're not likely going to die with a defensive cooldown up (at least not as fast) and I could work on stabilizing the Ooze tank and everyone else.
Unfortunately, I didn't think about that.
But she still lived. Maybe someone gave her a Hand of Sac or she popped a cooldown or something. But thank goodness because we actually did run to opposite sides of the room when I glanced at the map. I was out of tricks. No more Hymns, no more Pain Suppressions, but I still had a Power Infusion. I could put it on myself to keep the fast heals going or I could drop it on our Mage to speed up the fight. Out of the question though since right when I was contemplating doing that, they died (Again, proof that you shouldn't actually think. You should simply react. Thinking leads to death, right?). I figured I may as well Power Infuse myself and started the entire process of priority, priority, and priority again. Pain Suppression had well worn off and we were all grouped in the middle again.
Hear that? That's the unmistakable shrill of Omen sounding. It means you have about 3 seconds before you're dead. I figured it wasn't the boss. Not a chance in hell I could've caught up on threat. Our tanking Paladin was still running around with another large Ooze.
… But it turned out there happened to be a second large Ooze that I didn't see. It made short work of me. I exhaled and collapsed back into my chair before clicking on the boss. Rotface was at 3%. BOOM! Another DPS dead. BOOM! Paladin tank dead. BOOM! I saw another player fall over. Rotface is down to 1% and I knew we had it.
And people wonder why I sometimes hate two healing raids.


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A recent Oakland Press story about WWII letters has made this Father's Day special for one area family.
The May 28 story described how Glenn Husted, Daniel Whitfield School's principal, took time to write letters to his former students serving overseas during the war. Husted received 70 responses from grateful soldiers and sailors -- and he saved them all.
After Husted's death, his daughter forwarded the letters to Helen Jane Peters in Sylvan Lake and she worked to get them into the soldiers' families' hands.
Recently two sisters from Rochester Hills, Carol Haworth and Mary Holdsworth, received letters written by their father, William Holdsworth. Holdsworth, who died in 1991, served in the 5th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army from January 1941-June 1945.
Before he went into the Army, Holdsworth ran Holdworth's Market on Auburn Road.
Haworth and her sister drove to Sylvan Lake to meet Peters.
"The energy level in the room rose as Helen Jane began sharing the history regarding my dad's letters," Carol Haworth said.
"We shared some photos that we brought from home as well as my dad's discharge paper. Helen left my sister and I alone to read the letters and to look at the booklet my dad had sent from Iceland."
The first letter was "V-mail" sent on Feb. 2 1943, to Glenn Husted.
"We were amazed to see that his pensmanship was as neat and readable as it was in his later years," Haworth said.
"He talked about wanting to play basketball with the other soldiers upon returning from the war."
The letter read, "I had hopes of being home this last Christmas as I gave my girlfriend an engagement ring."
Haworth showed Peters a photograph of her father in his uniform in front of his girlfriend's -- that is, the sisters' mother's -- home.
Holdsworth's next correspondence, from Aug. 5, 1944, included a booklet titled "The Rock" -- information about Iceland privately circulated among U.S. Armed Forces.
"The drawings were very detailed and gave an inside look regarding life as a soldier," said Haworth.
In Holdsworth's next letter, dated Jan. 27, 1944, he apologized for not writing back sooner.
"That's my dad!" Haworth said.
Holdsworth said he had to work Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day as he was a clerk in personnel, a seven-day-a-week job.
"When I read, 'Didn't see many sights of interest this time (returning from a visit in England) but had the thrill of my first airplane ride,' I wondered, 'Didn't you fly to Europe in the first place?'" Haworth commented.
Holdsworth's final letter was written March 19, 1945. In addition to his letter, he enclosed a bank note for Husted to share with his Whitfield School students.
He referenced a stateside reunion but he thought soldiers would have difficulty finding time.
He also wrote, "For myself, I hope to get married and return to school," Haworth said.
The sisters' father and mother were married almost eight months later.
Haworth said she always wondered how close her father was to the front lines during the war.
"In his last letter, he wrote, 'Only get up to the front on payday and then it is never right on the front,'" noted Haworth. "This brought me a lot of peace!"
Husted died in 1977. Whitfield School closed in 2002.
Receiving the letters was a "wonderful experience!" Haworth exclaimed.
"I can't wait to share his adventures with my other siblings. I can't believe that this journey all started with the kindness of a teacher as well as Helen Peters, and The Oakland Press article on Memorial Day. This year Father's Day will have a special significance."
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Hello again everybody! Once again it's time for The JBnator Diaries – the guide to all things jailbreaking, Cydia and other tips and tricks! Today I'm following up on the reasons to jailbreak. This time, it is the adventure gaming engine: ScummVM.
For anybody following my pieces here at TMA, it's no surprise as I'm an adventure game fanatic. And so it may have bugged you why I haven't done a piece about the Holy Grail of adventure gaming on the iPhone – ScummVM. It is a port of a multiplatform engine, capable of running adventure games using their original files. And no, it is NOT an emulator – it doesn't do anything so stupid as trying to pose as an x86 processor or anything like that. It is a complete engine that acts in place of the game executable file and only requires the resource files of the games. What does it mean for us? It means that games work reliably and even more importantly: games run with excellent performance!


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Ski Service Les Ruinettes
To summit up, Verbier's one and only mountain-top shop is there for you to pick up, store, exchange, service and return your equipment right on the slopes. If you want to try different skis or swap your boots you no longer need to go back down to Verbier. It is our 2nd Ski Service shop and it is located at the top of the main Médran lift at Les Ruinettes lift station.
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Verbier Ski Pass
Book your Verbier Ski Pass online to save time and money. Discounts are 10% for bookings 10 days in advance as well as low season prices and age discounts for young adults and children. Collect in Verbier, Le Châble, Martigny or contact us for postage.
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Free & unlimited exchanges
Swap and exchanges your Verbier ski equipment free of charge whenever you want. You can try as many skis as you like at Ski Service in Verbier or up the mountain at Ski Service Les Ruinettes.
If you book a certain category of equipment and want to change when in Verbier, either up or down, your online discount will stand if you go up and we will reimburse if you go down.
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Our online discount for Verbier ski rental is 15%, this makes us the same price or better than third party rental websites. However, if you do find a current Verbier ski hire offer which is better than ours let us know and we will happily price match. Check our latest deals and offers or chat with us if you have found a better deal elsewhere.
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Getting here early? Get some runs in on us! Book a ski pass for three days or longer and you can ski from 3pm the day before your first ski day. Free of charge. All ski passes of three days or more are automatically valid from 3pm the day before your start date. You can collect your ski hire from us the day before as well, also from 3pm onwards.
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Free home fitting is optional for every rental over CHF300, pick it on step 6. Have your gear, lift passes and clothing delivered and expertly fitted in your hotel, chalet or apartment. At the end of your stay return everything to one of our shops, Ski Service Verbier or Ski Service Les Ruinettes.
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We offer much greater flexibility than 3rd party rental companies should you need to lengthen or shorten your rental period. We can simply extend rentals at the same online rate or we can reimburse money directly in the shop if you return your equipment early.
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Free Verbier ski storage at both Ski Service Verbier and Ski Service Les Ruinettes is included in your rental. You can store your skis and boots overnight and get a free service too. Your boots go on the dryer and will be warm in the morning. During the day you are more than welcome to leave your bags and shoes with us. If your friends have not rented with us they can also store their gear with us free of charge - we're cool like that.
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Request specific models or let us know which skis you enjoyed last year to ensure you have the right gear this season. Having direct contact with the point of rental means it is easy to check with us what models and brands we have. Plans can change, that's why we offer complete flexibility. Once you have booked you are free change the dates and length of your rental period.
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Two locations where you can collect, service, store, swap and return any or all of your equipment. Verbier: located a 3 min walk from the main ski lift and Les Ruinettes: the only on-mountain ski shop in Verbier, located at the top of the main ski lift. Use the network anyway you wish, for example, collect your gear at one and drop off at the other.
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Bolt your way to the slopes. With our quick and easy online rental system you book and pay for everything you need including ski gear & lift passes, in one place. In Verbier, simply collect everything without queuing or waiting in line to pay.
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Book online for prices, total flexibility and a huge choice of quality gear from a local ski shop established in 1972. Get your Verbier ski rental sorted in advance and choose to collect your gear at either Ski Service in Verbier or Ski Service Les Ruinettes, our mountain-top shop. Alternatively, have everything delivered to your chalet or hotel, free of charge..
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Last night's Survivor had it all…lost love (what will Ozzy do without Elyse?), drama (Mikayla or Edna?), pious musings (Coach and Brandon…take your pick), backstabbing (um, Albert?), a touching after-school special moment (Dawn and Cochran are finally invited to the party!), and of course, a rousing final speech (courtesy of Crazy Pants). It was epic. Oh, and there was a shuffleboard challenge.
Back at the beach, Ozzy is flabbergasted by his fellow Team Pretty members for voting against the alliance. He declares himself a free agent, and both Keith and Whitney think he's being just a tad dramatic for taking Elyse's elimination so personally. Dawn calls him out for not playing as honestly as he wants his teammates to play, and Ozzy is prompted to admit that he has found the immunity idol. To each his own is Ozzy's new way of life with Savaii. The following the say, his tribe mates think he'll come around, but the following day he's still pouting. The Savaii tribe is in agreement that he's being an annoying cry baby, and Dawn and Cochran are finally part of the in-crowd.


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What would Christmas be without those memorable holiday movies, music, and stories to help celebrate the season? Break out the eggnog and fire up the Yule Log as you reminisce with some classic favorites.
Movie Greats
Enjoy the memories as you snuggle up with loved ones to watch film classics like 1947's Miracle on 34th Street and Bing Crosby's White Christmas. Have some fun by turning the holiday season into a "12 Days of Christmas Movies" marathon leading up to the big day…and after! You can start out with It's a Wonderful Life to remember all that's good in the world, then follow it up with A Christmas Story to add some holiday humor. And, of course, what would Christmastime be without a visit from the Peanuts gang in A Charlie Brown Christmas. Why not pop some popcorn, and, as you snack, string some together with festive cranberries to make a festive garland for your tree.
Classic Songs
Whether enjoying the wintery weather with a group of carolers or cozying with friends and family by the fireplace, nothing celebrates the season like harmonizing to classic Christmas songs. Tune up that yuletide tradition with a twist on the classic favorite Twelve Days of Christmas. Simply write the different parts of the song on slips of paper ("three french hens," "five golden rings," etc.) and have each singer draw one. Of course those are the parts they'll sing during the chorus.) With plenty of other greats to choose from, including Deck the Halls, Silent Night, and I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, your repertoire will be set for the season.
Favorite Stories
Remember when you were little, how much fun it was to sit in your parent's lap as they read The Night Before Christmas to you before bed? Keep that special tradition alive byhaving your little ones cuddle up in your lap as you read their favorite Christmas stories. Perhaps they like The Sweet Smell of Christmas or The Christmas Story. Whichever they choose, spruce up the delivery by adding voices appropriate for each character. It's a great way to make warm memories with your little snowflake!
Celebrate this Christmas season by taking a snowy stroll down memory lane, or creating new traditions to pass on to generations. Favorite films that bring a smile to your face, sweet-sounding carols, and stories that warm the heart are all a part of what makes Christmas so memorable for those both young and young at heart.


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Olympus E-600 announced with competitive price
Olympus adds the E-600 to its beginner-friendly DSLR lineup this morning. With a 2.7 inch swiveling LCD, three in-camera art filters, and a 12.3 megapixel Live MOS sensor, there's a lot here that a first-time DSLR user would like – including the $600 price tag. Olympus brings their current generation TruePic III+ image processor and a host of other features to keep the E-600 competitive in the ever-crowding entry-level DSLR market.
The E-600 occupies the same camera body as the E-620, but Olympus brings the E-600 in just below the 620 in terms of advanced features and price. The $700 E-620 offers six art filters to the E-600's three, which include pop art, soft focus and pin hole. The extra cost of the E-620 also means it has illuminated buttons and the ability to change aspect ratio of images where the E-600 doesn't.
Both the E-600 and E-620 feature a 2.7 inch LCD with a 230k dot resolution and 270 degrees of rotation for lining up tricky shots. An optical viewfinder sits atop the camera body, and continuous shooting is available with a top speed of 4 fps.
The Olympus E-600 will offer in-body image stabilization. Smaller and lower-priced SLRs in the Olympus lineup aren't equipped with an advanced image stabilization system, so Olympus is calling the E-600 their smallest model will a built-in stabilization mechanism.
A helpful feature that Olympus has included in the E-600 (and existing cameras like the E-P1) is the live thumbnail preview function. Users can take a look at the effects of different settings of a live scene by previewing four thumbnails on the LCD. For example, this function will display a preview of four different white balance settings and allow the user to choose the best one before capturing a shot.
The E-600 will record images to either an xD picture card or CompactFlash cards Type I and II and is UDMA compatible.
Overall, the E-600 sacrifices a couple of features you could pay more for in the E-620, but it offers a nice alternative at a very attractive price point.
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The E-600 will be available for the holiday shopping season and is set to hit store shelves in early November. A kit with ED 14-42mm f/3.5 lens will retail for $599.99.


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A mom of three, the former VP of Pomona Capital Wandy Hoh raises funding for children's ebooks.
By Angie Chang (Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Women 2.0)
Children's digital reading store MeeGenius CEO Wandy Hoh raised $2.4M Series A last week. The round included investment from Sunrise Capital and Sonja Perkins through Broadway Angels.
Co-founders Wandy Hoh and David Park developed the MeeGenius product after 16 months of research and development. The startup has been around since 2010 and MeeGenius apps have been downloaded more than 1.5 million times. MeeGenius is free to download and offers digitized children's stories with useful features like word highlighting and audio playback.
Two weeks ago, MeeGenius announced that they had been selected as one of 11 seed- and growth-stage companies selected for Springboard Enteprise's 2012 Media/Tech community-driven accelerator program. CEO Wandy Hoh comes from a background in private equity and investment banking.
Congrats to the MeeGenius team on the Springboard inclusion and funding round announcement – cheers to your accelerated development and continued growth!
Women 2.0 readers – what's your big startup idea? Apply to PITCH in November with Women 2.0!
Angie Chang co-founded Women 2.0 in 2006. She currently serves as Editor-In-Chief of Women 2.0 and is working to mainstream women in high-growth, high-tech entrepreneurship. Previously, Angie held roles in product management and web UI design. In 2008, Angie launched Bay Area Girl Geek Dinners, asking that guys come as the "+1" for once. Angie holds a B.A. in English and Social Welfare from UC Berkeley. Follow her on Twitter at @thisgirlangie.


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Honey Bees & Horses – Jewellery by Bill Skinner
Bill Skinner has been designing over the decades for many famous brands including Asprey, Garrards and Van Cleef and Arpels, Butler and Wilson and Vivienne Westwood. In 2011 he decided to launch his own affordable jewellery collection. Love this ten galloping horse gold plated necklace (perfect for Ascot) and his bees and honeycombs designs –Continue reading


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One of our most popular shopping destinations. Located in the town of Street in South-East Somerset, Clark's is established as one of the country's premier shopping centres with over 90 outlet shops offering up to 60% off rrp on a host of famous brands. Shops include Ecco, Gap, Timberland, Jaeger, Levis, Next Clearance, M&S Outlet plus many more. There are plenty of eateries for lunch including Prezzo, Frankie & Bennys, Pret A Manger and more!! Don't forget your Clarks shoes – you can save your fare buying one pair!!
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While a large percentage of our high-dollar fleet inherently has podium potential, Santa Cruz's much vaunted Bronson Carbon goes to the top step. Slack and stable, galloping fast and eager to attack, the Bronson has that extra je ne sais quoi to nip the field at the line. Undoubtedly the smart, high-zoot build helps, but at the heart of it, Bronson's stiff, responsive and fun-to-ride chassis wins the day. And not just Race Day, but everyday, because even on some idle Tues-day, throwing your leg over a Bronson Carbon is a victory in itself.
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In the 1972 action-thriller The Mechanic, Charles Bronson plays a sophisticated man who enjoys classical music, fine wine and collects art. Despite his refined tastes, however, he makes his living as a hit man that meticulously and precisely plans and executes his kills. And while Santa Cruz's Bronson (the bicycle) was actually named for the street of their former headquarters, one can't help but see the similarities between movie and mountain bike. The latter looks every bit a sophisticated objet d'art, but when put in motion delivers a performance nothing short of killer.
As we mentioned in our First Look at the Bronson Carbon, the much-hyped 27.5-inch wheel superbike had no shortage of fanboys (and girls) within our test crew. Few, however, had thrown a leg over one—let alone one that cost $10,000 and came spec'd with an XX1 drivetrain and Enve carbon wheels. But once they did, the anticipation immediately turned to accolades.
"I actually had adrenaline shakes for the first 20 minutes of riding this bike—that's how fast it felt," said one rider who is no stranger to speed. "It's quick, nimble, agile, capable, and ready to attack anything—a rowdy bike with a touch of refinement."
Those comments reflect the unanimous sentiment of our test crew who collectively likened the Bronson to a rally car—"souped-up, fast, incredibly grippy and ready to attack stage-after-stage," as one rider put it.
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At the heart of Bronson's inspired performance is the bike's stunningly stiff yet light weight carbon frameset. Santa Cruz's Virtual Pivot Point (VPP) suspension system manages the rear end's 150mm of travel creating a ride that's supple across the entire range of potential impacts.
"I felt the Bronson had a really wide range of capability," explained one rider. "It was supple on smaller, rapid-fire hits, but managed bigger impacts well too. Square-edge hits, braking bumps and even drop-to-flat, I always felt the suspension was in its element."
Indeed, conversation about the Bronson seemed often to shortcut directly to its descending acumen, in both rough and smooth conditions.
"The trails at Demo aren't really bermed," observed one rider. "But the Bronson seemed to encourage you to lean it over, and the bike responded quickly, slingshotting you through a turn's exit.
"I wasn't really trying to pin it, but the bike just has a way of organically making speed," he continued. "Often I didn't realize how fast I was going until I got on the brakes."
Keeping it on the up-and-up
Though the Bronson makes a pretty good case as an all-arounder, a few riders found some nits to pick with the bike's climbing ability.
"The bike's suspension worked great on steep, technical climbing sections," observed one rider. "However, I had difficulty finding the sweet spot in terms of front/rear balance. The front end generally wanted to float up on steep pitches. Shifting my weight forward compromised rear traction."
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Another rider concurred but suspected it might be related to chainring spec.
"I couldn't seem to keep the front wheel firmly planted on the ground, it was too light in the front end," he suspected. "The large 34-tooth chainring spec'd with the XX1 system didn't help matters on the steep techy stuff."
Other riders—particularly ones intimately familiar with VPP bikes—felt the 26.94-pound Bronson climbed without issue.
"This bike climbs neither like an XC racer nor a pig, but it ascends reasonably well for its intent," one rider commented. "With the CTD shock, I lock it out for the long fire road slogs and pretty much leave it in Trail for everything else and find it exceptional."


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One of the most colourful primate species, the red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus) has a striking appearance. This distinctive mammal has a boldly patterned body, with yellow-orange to light brown facial skin surrounding the almond-shaped eyes and the nose, and bold white around the mouth and sides of the head (4) (5). The back, top of the head and upper arms are all black-speckled grey, while the backs of the hands and the forearms are white and the underparts of the body are a relatively bright, agouti silver. A wide, black band stretches across the forehead and white whiskers, as long as 12 centimetres, protrude conspicuously from the sides of the head (5). The red-shanked douc can be distinguished form other species of douc by its chestnut-red lower legs, as well as by the chestnut collar that separates the white neck from a black band that stretches between the shoulders, and by the triangle of white fur at the base of the long, white tail (5) (6).
Never seen on the ground in the wild, the red-shanked douc spends almost all of its time feeding high in the treetops. While traversing the canopy, it moves with a distinctive gait on all four limbs and swings between the branches using its elongated arms (5). It prefers to eat young, tender leaves, which may comprise up to three quarters of its diet, but will also eat plant buds, fruits, seeds and flowers (1). As this largely leafy diet is of low nutritional value, the red-shanked douc's stomach can hold large volumes, and the stomach contents may weigh as much as a quarter of an adult's body weight (4). At night, the red-shanked douc sleeps in carefully selected large trees with a thick canopy (6).
Travelling in groups, the size of which varies with habitat quality, the red-shanked douc is a very social primate, and will readily play and groom together (5). Motherhood is a shared duty within the group, giving mothers time to feed, as well as helping to integrate the young into the group. Social bonds within these douc langur groups are vitally important and communication takes place through a wide variety of vocal and visual signals, as well as through tactile communication in the form of social grooming. Most groups are multi-male and multi-female, with more females than males, and there is a marked dominance hierarchy, with all males dominant over the females (5). Breeding activity is likely to peak between February and June, when there is an abundance of seasonal fruits, and a single infant is born after an estimated gestation period of around 210 days (5). Females reach maturity at around five years of age, and probably breed every two years (5).
Endemic to Indochina, the red-shanked douc is found in east-central Lao People's Democratic Republic, northern and central Vietnam, and possibly northern Cambodia (1).
The red-shanked douc inhabits undisturbed evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, including those on limestone formations (1).
The red-shanked douc suffers from intense levels of hunting for food and for use in traditional 'medicines', as well as capture for the live pet trade (1) (5) (7). Although laws exist to protect this species from hunting throughout its range, such protective legislation is rarely enforced (1). This rare primate is particularly vulnerable to this exploitation as when disturbed it remains motionless in the canopy instead of fleeing, making it an easy hunting target (1) (5). It has also suffered from extensive habitat loss, particularly in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, where large tracts of forest were damaged during wartimes (1) (8). More recently, a rapidly expanding human population in this region has resulted in agricultural expansion, with forest areas converted to farmlands, and increased logging for coffee, rubber and cashew plantations (1) (5).
The red-shanked douc is afforded the highest level of protection in Vietnam under the Wildlife Protection Law, and should be protected from international trade by its listing on Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) (3) (8). It also receives a degree of protection in a number of national parks and reserves, including several in the Nam Theum basin in Lao PDR, which is thought to support the largest remaining population of the species, although hunting is still prevalent in many protected areas (7). There is also an ongoing captive-breeding programme for the red-shanked douc at the Endangered Primate Rescue Center at Cuc Phuong National Park in Vietnam (9). In addition, the Douc Langur Foundation has been undertaking comprehensive surveys of this species in an effort to understand the distribution of populations, which is vital for any successful conservation programme. The Foundation's studies are also helping to uncover greater knowledge of this still poorly understood primate, such as group size and composition, and social interactions (10). WWF's Indochina Programme is also carrying out vital research into the effectiveness of national parks within Vietnam and trains reserve rangers in primate survey techniques (11). The effective enforcement of existing laws and national parks will be the key to ensuring the future of this attractive and appealing primate (7).
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Lahamagine (or Lachamagine) is the perfect appetizer for your Purim seuda or for Mazza (a full spread of Syrian delicacies which is served before a Shabbat meal) appetizers on Shabbat. Its' main ingredients are chopped meat and ourt. Many Syrian Jewish deliacies call for ourt, which is a dark thick gooey yummy syrup with a main ingredient of the tamarind plant. The ourt adds a sweet and tangy combination which is unparalleled to any other seasoning. You will be tempted to take little licks straight off of your spoon. A staple in all Syrian kitchens, it's cleaning and cooking process takes hours and is made from the pods of the tamarind tree.
As for where to buy the ourt I've searched online and there isn't any shortcut to getting it besides coming to Kings Highway in Brooklyn. You can also call Yehuda in Kosher Corner- maybe he will ship it to you. Tell him Marlene sent you! His # is (718) 998-2400.
Here's a great substitute for ourt sauce which tastes really similar. You can use my mother in law's recipe. Here it is:
Get a huge pareve pot and pour all of these ingredients into it:
1 bottle of lemon juice, 1 large can of tomato puree, 1 bottle of Prune juice, 1 cup of sugar- cook and mix with a wooden spoon on a low flame for several hours till it reduces halfway. As it cools it becomes thicker. Store in a sterilized jar forever.
Many Syrian Jewish women have lost the patience to make this gobbled-up-in-a minute appetizer. If you want a shortcut, you can also buy Mazor's frozen premade dough HERE- the trick is to leave it spread out on a sprayed baking pan for an hour or two to let it soften and rise- and then add the meat mixture).
If you really dont have time to make lahamagine, you can purchase lahamagine in Kosher Corner or any Syrian store along Kings Highway between Ocean Parkway and McDonald Avenue.
This lahamagine recipe is by Kosher Foodies – two gourmet identical twin sisters who put tons of creativity and passion into their kosher cooking blog. Enjoy! Marlene
Recipe for Lachamagine:
Lachmagine is a classic mazza, a "small bite" Syrian Jews often eat before dinner. It's kind of like a mini pizza, but instead of sauce and cheese we put tamarind and meat on it. It's a staple in many homes on Shabbat and holidays.
Making these is a little bit time consuming. I mean, it makes around 60 (I made exactly 62) lachmagine, and you have to cut them each out, top with the meat, and flatten. So it's a good thing these freeze well. Pop them in the freezer and then whip them up as part of a weekday meal. Or make them, freeze them, and cook them for your Shabbat company.
For the Dough:
- 4 cups flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons (1/2 packet) active dry yeast dissolved in 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons oil (optional)
For the Meat Filling
- 2 pounds raw ground beef
- 2 grated onions, drained
- 1/2 can tomato paste
- Juice of one lemon
- 1/2 cup temerhindi (or a little more, depending on how strong the flavor is)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add dissolved yeast and mix well. Add oil and mix again.
2. Gradually add remaining water, kneading until a soft dough is formed.
3. Cover with a clean towel and let rest in a warm place for one hour.
4. Make filling: Mix all filling ingredients together.
5. Split the dough into four equal pieces. Roll out one part of the dough as thin as possible and cut out small circles, about 3-4 inches in diameter.
6. Place all the circles on baking trays that you brushed with oil.
7. Spread a heaping tablespoon of meat filling onto each dough, making sure you spread it all the way to the edge. It will look like a lot, but it shrinks as it cooks! Press down the meat firmly so it sticks to the dough.
8. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
9. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
10. Freeze the ones you're not gonna eat immediately!
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"Heavenly Father has made each of us unique. No two of us have exactly the same experiences. No two families are alike. … Yet a loving Heavenly Father has set the same path to happiness for all of His children. Whatever our personal characteristics or whatever will be our experiences, there is but one plan of happiness. That plan is to follow all the commandments of God."
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"'Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment.
"'And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself' [see Matthew 22:35–40]."
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"You … can have at least three assurances. First, the Lord will give you, if you ask, the feelings of compassion He feels for those in need. Second, He will provide others … to join with you in your service. And third, the Lord … will more than recompense all who join in giving help to those in need. …
"You cannot know all your quorum members perfectly well, but God does. …
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To me, the Peppermint Beach Club of Virginia Beach is forever linked to the sounds of Bill Deal and the Rhondels, who revved up tunes by the Tams (such as "I've Been Hurt") and helped popularize the term "beach music" in the sixties.
Nowadays the club features "hip-hop," "punk rock," "emo," and "indie" music. I know this because Justice Barbara Milano Keenan writes about it for the Supreme Court of Virginia today, giving a win to the nightspot that was repeatedly fined because the aforesaid music was judged too loud.
Virginia Beach's noise ordinance was unconstitutionally vague, the court rules. "Noise that one person may consider 'loud, disturbing and unnecessary' may not disturb the sensibilities of another listener. As employed in this context, such adjectives are inherently vague because they require persons of average intelligence to guess at the meaning of those words."
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News and Notes: Game 70
Buffalo Bisons
(36-33, 3rd -4.5)
Tobi Stoner (3-6, 5.30)
Indianapolis Indians
(37-32, 3rd -3.5)
Mike Crotta (4-4, 5.19)
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Coca-Cola Field – Buffalo, NY
Radio: WWKB AM 1520, bisons.com
TODAY'S GAME: This afternoon, the Bisons host the Indianapolis Indians in the final game of a four-game series at Coca-Cola Field (1:05 p.m.). The Herd needs a win today to earn a split of the four-game series with Indy. Buffalo is 3-4 so far on an eight-game homestand that began with a four-game split with Lehigh Valley. The Bisons open up an eight-game roadtrip tomorrow in Gwinnett.
vs. THE INDIANS: Today is the final contest between the Bisons and the Indians this season. Indy won the season series as they are ahead 5-2 heading into today's finale. Even with a win today, the Bisons can earn just a split of the four-game set in Buffalo. That means the Herd is still without a series victory in their last 12 four-game sets against Indianapolis.
ROLLING STONE: RHP TOBI STONER dominated the Indians in a start at Victory Field on May 8. Stoner struck out a season-high eight batters and allowed just one run in six innings as the Bisons defeated Indy, 4-3.
ROSTER MOVE: OF JORGE PADILLA makes his first Bisons start today after being acquired by the Mets yesterday. Padilla hit .330 (61-185) with four homers and 27RBI in 50 games for the Toronto's Triple-A affiliate in Las Vegas. Last year, Padilla led all full season minor leagues over the first four months of the season with a .367 (114-311) average with Syracuse. Promoted to Washington on August 5, 2009, Padilla fell just 38 plate appearances shy of winning the International League's batting championship last season.
HOLY THOLE: C JOSH THOLE enters today's game on a six-game hit streak during which he has averaged .500 (10-20). With four walks, he has also reached base at least twice in each of the last six contests. Since May 18, the catcher has averaged .418 (28-67) with nine multi-hit performances in 21 games.
NOTHING PETTY: LHP ADAM PETTYJOHN has made six consecutive scoreless appearances for the Herd. The 8.1 inning stretch is tied for the longest by a Bisons reliever this season. During the stretch, the southpaw has allowed just three hits while striking out 12 batters. On the season, Pettyjohn has held lefty hitters to just three hits in 47 at-bats (.064) with 17 strikeouts.
METS UPDATE: The Mets (39-29) fell to the Yankees yesterday, 5-3. The defeat snapped New York's eight-game winning streak. INF JOSE REYES hit a pair of home runs in the loss. RHP MIKE PELFREY pitched seven innings in just his second loss of the season. The Mets take on their Subway Series rivals again today at 1:05 p.m. in the rubber-match of their three-game series from Yankees Stadium.
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Recovery seen in sales, openings, renovations, profits
by Kevin James Shay
Staff Writer – Gazette.Net
Hotel activity is picking up in Maryland, with revenue and jobs rising, at least one new hotel opening recently and several more being upgraded.
"Activity in the hotel sector has increased," said David Reel, president and CEO of the Maryland Hotel & Lodging Association. "The economy seems to be improving. A lot of hotels are seeing a better year."
For the first 10 months of 2012, occupancy at Maryland hotels increased by 1.0 percent to 63.5 percent from the same period in 2011, according to Smith Travel Research, a Hendersonville, Tenn., market research company that tracks the hotel industry. That's the highest occupancy rate since 2007. Revenue per available room rose by 3.3 percent to $73.10.
Moreover, hotels and restaurants in the state gained about 6,000 jobs in the past year, a 3 percent increase, according to the latest federal labor figures.
On Monday, a 171-room DoubleTree by Hilton reopened in Pikesville after about $1 million worth of upgrades that included new carpeting, bathrooms and furniture. The hotel is owned and operated by Pikesville Hotel LP under a franchise agreement with a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide.
In addition, executives with Modus Hotels of Washington, D.C., said Monday they plan to make "several million dollars" worth of renovations to the 97-suite Brookshire Suites in downtown Baltimore after purchasing the hotel. Renovations will begin in phases next month and are expected to be completed by the end of 2013.
"We believe the hotel will be well positioned as an affordable, lifestyle hotel experience, something not offered by the existing hotels in the Baltimore market," Aaron Katz, president and CEO of Modus Hotels, said in a statement.
Another boost to the industry was last month's opening of the 120-room TownePlace Suites by Marriott, a $14 million hotel in Frederick. Hyatt also is interested in putting a new hotel in the Jefferson Place Corporate Campus & Town Center, which will be built on the U.S. 340 and Md. 180 corridor in Frederick, and Hilton also has shown interest in opening a hotel in the city, according to Blaine R. Young (R), president of the Frederick County Board of County Commissioners.
Stronger bottom line
Maryland hotel companies report stronger financial results so far this year than last year. Franchiser Choice Hotels International of Silver Spring has seen revenues rise by 9 percent to $513.2 million during the first nine months of 2012 over the same period last year. Net income rose by 12 percent to $96.2 million.
Marriott International in Bethesda saw revenues rise by 7 percent in the first nine months this year from the same period last year to $8.1 billion, while net income jumped by 23 percent to $390 million. Marriott on Monday also welcomed back former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to its board of directors. Romney was on the board from 1993 to 2002 and then from 2009 until 2011. The Romney and Marriott families have a long history together.
In another deal announced Monday, Bethesda real estate investment trust RLJ Lodging Trust agreed to acquire the 231-room Hilton Cabana Miami Beach for $71.6 million. The hotel was closed in 2007 to be converted to condominiums but went into foreclosure. RLJ plans to reopen the hotel by the end of 2013.
"We see this acquisition as an excellent opportunity to enter a gateway market with multiple demand generators," Thomas J. Baltimore Jr., president and CEO, said in a statement. "The Hilton brand is underrepresented in this market, which should provide for outsized performance from this hotel."
And still another deal announced Monday was a European joint venture involving Bethesda lodging real estate investment trust Host Hotels & Resorts buying five hotels in Paris and Amsterdam for about $572 million.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. of Chevy Chase also is expanding — into Kazakhstan with a 145-room hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty is expected to open in late 2013.
Voters' passage last month of gambling expansion should provide a huge boost to Maryland hotels, Reel said. Existing slots parlors could start offering table games early next year, depending on regulators, he said.


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Are cooking oils healthy? I just finished watching Forks over Knives
One thing I didn't really like about the film was its assertion of cooking oils being unhealthy, surely the documentary did note highly processed, commercial oils at first, but then it continued with the rhetoric of how harmful they are to a person's body. The reason why this stood out to me is that it contrasts so heavily with the benefits oil plays in say, a Mediterranean based diet. Oils have been an essential ingredient in all parts of the world (just as much as any plant based foods, it's what almost all cultures have used to cook most plants…many Asian cultures use grapeseed and sesame oil, many African cuisine uses peanut oil, and globally, olive oil is a classic). The film was right on the money when they spoke about oils being used in a fast food context, for frying greasy foods, yet, it did not seem to acknowledge how organic oils (when used in moderation) could be very heart healthy. I wish the film would go more in depth with their point, before being so quick to lambast the usage of all cooking oils; I'm okay with being wrong about what I believe, as long as what I ask is addressed and backed up with something legitimate!
Anyway, that was long-winded so, I apologize but I thought I'd ask for your opinions or thoughts? discussions?
I mainly use olive oil. I know others who only use olive oil.
Whether I am right or wrong on that I do not know.
All I know is whether you use olive oil or any other oil it must be used sparingly It has a high fat content like 14 grams of fat. But then again does olive oil have saturated fat? I don't think so but I could be wrong.
If it doesn't then there's is a huge distinction.
The reason why this separated itself to me is that it differences so intensely with the advantages oil performs in say, a Med sea centered diet plan. Sebum have been an important component in all areas of the world just as much as any flower centered meals......
Coconut oil is supposed to be one of the healthiest to use as far as I know.
Extra virgin olive oil is quite good but I think high heat is supposed to convert some ingredient in it and make it slightly harmful. Not sure of the specifics. So it's generally best to use on salads and whatnot.
cooking oil is fine in moderation, obviously steaming or sauteeing in veggie broth are better options
Having gone through the PCRM course, I can tell you they advocate not only a vegan diet but a low fat diet. They feel low fat animal-product free diet is your best defense against many lifestyle diseases; i.e., diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, cancer. Studies show there is a definite link between fat and hormones which "feed" cancer cells. Since going through their course, I spray my pans with coconut oil or brush the pan with olive oil and once I start sauteeing, I add broth or water until the vegetables are where I need them to be. The food loses no flavor with this method.


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Team 6 (aka the best team ever): The Tapestry of Cupid
Canto 6 Stanzas 29-46 describe Cupid's Tapestry.
While exploring the rooms and halls of Castle Busirane, the player finds on the ground a small piece of an old tapestry; and upon picking it up, the magic woven into the cloth pulls them in. They will appear within the tapestry itself, though at first they won't realize where they are. Gods and goddesses from several of the old Greek myths appear, as do three of Jove's lovers; but, very few of them realize where they are or that they are mere shells, one-layered avatars of the people and divinities they actually represent. Only Athena, Goddess of Wisdom, is wise enough to puzzle out the mysteries of tapestry; and she and Danae are the only ones who can point the way back to the Castle for the player.
The land in the tapestry is that of a beautiful, flourishing forest; and yet, the ruins of one of Athena's temples lies within it, and a calm ocean borders it. The strange mix of landscapes is Cupid's doing; he has brought together people and places to give tribute to his many victories over the other gods. Europa, standing near the player when they first appear in the tapestry, will introduce them to the land they have entered; but her own ignorance as to the nature of the tapestry will limit her helpfulness. Semele likewise is more than willing to tell the player her own story, as commanded by Cupid, but will not tell the player how to leave. Jove and Apollo each grieve for their lost loves, while Neptune joys in the memories of Theophane; and these gods will instruct the player to seek out Athena in the ruins of her temple. Upon finding her, she will reveal all she knows of the mysteries of the tapestry and how to escape it, and the player's journey through this twilight zone will end when they find Danae, who stands in quiet contemplation of her bittersweet story near the exit back to Castle Busirane.
There are no quests in Cupid's Tapestry, merely conversations; though the NPCs will attempt to do as Cupid instructed and tell their tales to the player, there is never a moment where the player's hand is forced. Should they wander for long enough, the way back to Faerie will reveal itself eventually.
|NPC Name
|Jove is ruler of the gods of the Greek pantheon, but still is subject quite often to the machinations of Cupid. He is a sad and grieving soul in the tapestry, which is how Cupid wishes to encounter him; outside the tapestry he would never be so depressed. He doesn't know how to leave the tapestry, but will tell the player that Athena can help them. Jove can be found in the belt of verdant forest that runs through the tapestry.
|A jovial soul, especially when compared to his brother and nephew. Though still bound to tell of his love for Theophane, his is a happier glorification of Cupid's victories. His avatar has never thought of escaping the tapestry, though he is smart enough to know that Athena probably knows how. Neptune stands on the shoreline, next to a small dock and boathouse.
|Apollo, like his father Jove, is a melancholy soul in the tapestry. He never leaves Daphne's Grove, spending all his time in quiet solitude with the plant forms of three of his loves–Coronis, Hyacinth, and Daphne. He gives no thought to any plight of the player's, instead preferring to share his misery by retelling the tales of those he lost.
|Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom, is the only one besides Danae who knows what's really going on in the tapestry. If the player will listen to her, she'll eventually tell them the way out and reveal what she knows to them. Athena resides in the ruins of her temple, a likeness of the one she destroyed after Neptune and Medusa violated it.
|Europa will be the first NPC the player encounters; she stands right next to the spawn point. However, she is not very helpful as she has little idea of the true nature of the tapestry and how she came to be there. She can, however, introduce the player to the world they have stepped into.
|Semele, like Europa, is not very helpful. She wanders the forest, and can point out that Athena may be able to help the player more than she can, but mostly she'll simply tell the story of her death and of the birth of Dionysus.
|Danae, having learned from Athena the secrets of the tapestry, stands very near the exit back to Castle Busirane. Besides telling her bittersweet life story, she marks with her very presence that the player is nearing the end of their journey in Cupid's Tapestry.
|The Forest
|This belt of verdant trees and grass cuts across the area, and a few of the inhabitants of the tapestry wander it. The player will enter the tapestry at the far end of the wood, near Europa.
|Athena's Temple
|This is a likeness of the temple where Neptune brought Medusa, or at least a likeness of its ruins. Within it can be found the goddess of wisdom herself, in a dark and quiet solitude.
|The Ocean
|At the southern edge of the tapestry is an ocean, and at its shore are a dock and boathouse–all to accommodate the lord of the seas, Neptune. However, Cupid does not wish for visitors to swim away, and the ocean is therefore kept off-limits.
|The Bloody River
|As described by Spenser, a "bloudy river" flowed around the tapestry's edges, filled with the rich, the poor, the peasants, the kings, all defeated by the God of Love.
|Daphne's Grove
|Near Athena's temple is a small grove where a laurel tree sits. This tree is Daphne, who was turned to bark and leaves to escape the love of Apollo; and around her silent memorial grow pansies and sweetbriars, the flowery forms of two of Apollo's other loves, Hyacinth and Coronis. Apollo himself never leaves the grove, but stands in contemplation of his grief for them all.


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Get all the major supplies needed to make this project with the Metal Tag Book bundle or you can order them separately.
Garden Journal Tag book By Susan Cobb
Susan's Tip: Lightly sand the top of the corrugated metal, this shows the shiny metal underneath and highlights the wavy texture. Layered flowers over the metal and ribbons tied to the ring are the perfect accents.


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Buffalo Club Kicks Out Black People! [Video]
A night club in Buffalo, NY kicked out patrons because there was not "enough white people". This sounds outrageous but this happens all the time. Even in clubs/bars near you! I myself have experienced this and am glad that it's being brought out to national attention.


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Pam Anderson Vows 'No More Sex'
Pamela Anderson is swearing off men… until she's done with this season on ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars'.
The former 'Baywatch' actress will return to the television dance competition as part of an All-Star edition cast. Anderson, who appeared on the show in 2010, will face-off against past winners and other hotties like 'General Hospital' star Kelly Monaco and former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader/'The Bachelor' contestant Melissa Rycroft. The show premieres Sept. 24 on ABC.
Unlike her previous stint on the show — where she was booted off for a 6th place finish— she plans to "rehearse a lot more and try to stay out of trouble because I'm a self-sabotager," according to an interview with People. Other than getting her two "technically savvy" sons to help her shill for votes online (via Facebook, Twitter and other social media), she's also going to attempt to withhold from sexual or other fraternizing activity.
"I've sworn off men until November."
In related news, the CDC announced they expect Hepatitis C transfers to be on the decline, then rise sharply, around November.


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Tips for talking with teens
Checkup on Health
By Daniel Martineau, M.D.
Anyone who has lived with a teen knows how tough it can be to talk with one.
Adolescence is a time of self-doubt, intense emotions and difficult choices. Most parents are eager to help their sons and daughters negotiate the hurdles of growing up. But while parents are well aware of the importance of keeping the lines of communication open, they often feel bewildered as to how to proceed.
Dr. Martineau is a pediatrician at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento.
Teens are notorious for shutting parents out and responding in one-syllable words when pressed. A certain amount of withdrawal from parents is normal while teens struggle to achieve independence and grow into adulthood.
Yet teens need to know their parents are there for them. They still need guidance and emotional support as they develop their new sense of self.
Keeping a conversation going
Here are some tips on how to tap into teen communication lines and keep a conversation going. Many of these suggestions, although apparently simple, take some practice.
- Quality time cannot occur without making time available. Parents with busy schedules (and who doesn't have one?) may need to plan regular times to have conversations with teens. Consider having a meal out, taking walks together or any playing a game every week.
- Talk to kids on their own terms. Most family conversations focus on reminders about chores, schoolwork or upcoming family plans. This leaves little room for nonjudgmental discussions of what is really on your teen's mind. Take time to ask them about their fears, interests, challenges or anything they would like to talk about.
- Listen, listen, listen. So often we rush to give our opinions and guidance, and what is really needed is an engaged ear.
- Help teenagers find words for the emotions they are experiencing. A comment such as "you are really angry (disappointed, proud, frustrated)" indicates understanding and can be very reassuring, even when the feelings are painful and intense.
Sometimes such techniques are enough for teens to independently work out solutions to whatever is on their minds. It takes discipline to hold back advice, prodding questions or words of sympathy. But it is surprising how often just listening and clarifying our children's feelings are what they often need most.
Effective reminders about responsibilities
Make sure your teen understands that privileges are tied to their responsible behavior. Remember that parents communicate "loudest" as role models.
There are times when we are less interested in teenagers' feelings than in getting them to handle their responsibilities. Usually the less said, the better, but be clear about your expectations. "Please pick up your clothes in the bathroom" is more effective than a lecture on how this is the twentieth time this week you have given this reminder.
Trimming it down even further to one word by calling out "bathroom!" is often enough. Sometimes, a written note is a light alternative, such as one on the bathroom door, reading "Clean me up before dinner!"
Many teen issues, such as those surrounding dating, sex, drugs, curfews and driving privileges, test our communication skills to the utmost. If possible, have such discussions at times other than during the heat of the moment. During a crisis, it is often best to limit ourselves to stating our feelings ("I feel really angry.") and to any necessary, immediate action ("Your friends must go home now!"). Postpone a more lengthy discussion until tempers have cooled.
Understand that open communication with your teen about these behaviors does not preclude restrictions. Make sure your teen understands that privileges are tied to their responsible behavior. Remember that parents communicate "loudest" as role models. And don't forget to complement them often.
A discussion, not a lecture
Even when discussing weighty issues, remember the simple skills of listening and helping to put a name to feelings. And don't forget to limit your lecture. Instead, let the teen know your feelings, too. "I am worried that there will be alcohol at this party" is clear and nonjudgmental. After both points of view have been clearly expressed, discuss possible solutions to conflict and try to mutually reach an agreement.
Parents have every right to say what they will permit, provided they understand what their teen is requesting before they say no.
Parents have every right to say what they will permit, provided they understand what their teen is requesting before they say no. Parents may consider softening a very authoritarian stance; teens may regard rules more if they feel they have had some input.
Sometimes a solution can't be found to satisfy both parties. In such cases, agree to discuss the matter further in a few days, when other ideas may arise. Until then, be clear about family rules and consequences. At all times, children should understand the limits of acceptable behavior.
Effective communication takes practice. And even the best techniques don't always work. Keep trying. Good communication is our best hope for letting teenagers know we are available to help them to make good choices.


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I am connecting to vpnc which breaks my internet connection. I understand, that this is because all my traffic is forwarding to vpnc now, so the problem is about routing.
So, how can I manage my routes so only one port (1433) will use vpnc and all other connection won't pass traffic through vpn


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Check out the new edition of The Rules of Love (9781447929505, available now and updated with seven brand new Rules to help you find even greater success in your relationships.
Love matters. Whether it's the romantic kind or the emotional bond between you and family or friends. Indeed latest research suggests that those who love and are loved are significantly more likely to be alive in 10 years time than those without love in their lives. Love makes us happy, and the happier we are, the longer it seems we tend to live.
But it isn't always easy to love and be loved. Love is also complicated. Relationships are invariably complex and they need to be attended to, nurtured, worked at, and invested in. It's all too easy to neglect relationships - often without realising it - and this benign neglect leaves you one day wondering why this special relationship has crumbled, unravelled, waned or lost its sparkle. Forming good relationships isn't easy either. Same sex relationships can be tricky enough (mothers and daughters, brothers and brothers) but when it's the opposite sex - especially boyfriend/girlfriend) you have the added complication that the other person is wired completely differently and may see things in completely different ways.
If you study people who are so good at relationships you discover it's not about their personality or gender or how self sacrificing they are. Those who are great in all relationships usually do have to work at it - the secret is that they know exactly where to put their efforts. They know The Rules of Love. In this book these Rules are revealed, so you too can benefit from the simple principles of forming and sustaining strong, enduring and ultimately, life enhancing relationships.
Richard Templar is the author of the international bestselling Rules books. Over 2 million people around the world have enjoyed and now play by Richard Templar's Rules.
The complete list of titles is as follows: Rules of Life, Rules of Work, Rules of Management, Rules of Wealth, Rules of Parenting and Rules of Love.
Rules for Finding Love
1. Be yourself
2. Get over it before you get on with it
3. You won't be happy with a partner until you can be happy on your own
4. You'll know them when you meet them
5. Choose someone who makes you laugh
6. Being less than a hundred percent attractive is a great filter
7. Don't keep making the same mistakes
8. Certain people are off limits (you know who they are)
9. You can't change people
10. Relationships aren't about sex
11. Get to know someone through all the seasons before making any major decisions
12. Don't stay with someone who doesn't care
13. If you can't trust them, you haven't got a relationship
14. Be honest (while you still have the chance)
15. Don't play games
16. Don't tar new partners with old brushes
17. Check you both have the same shared goals
18. You can't make someone love you
19. Be cruel to be kind
Relationship Rules
20. Be nice
21. Be together because you want to, not because you need to
22. Allow your partner the space to be themselves
23. Look to your own faults
24. Be honourable
25. Put each other first
26. Recognize the signs
27. Be a hero or a heroine
28. Accept the differences, embrace what you have in common
29. Don't belittle your partner
30. You want to do what?
31. Let not the sun go down upon your wrath
32. Be the first to say sorry
33. Houston, we have a problem
34. Don't put them on a pedestal and expect them to stay there
35. Know when to listen and when to act
36. Never stop trying to be attractive
37. If you can say something nice, do
38. Don't try to be their parent
39. Be part of their life
40. If little things annoy you, say so with humour
41. Go that extra step in trying to please them
42. Make sure your partner is always pleased to see you
43. Don't dump responsibility on your partner
44. Let them know if you don't like their friends
45. Jealousy is your stuff, not theirs
46. Your partner is more important than your kids
47. Make time for romance
48. Have a passion for your life together
49. Share the workload
50. Trust the other one to do the job
51. Don't be a nag
52. Make sure your love making is making love
53. Don't control them
54. Listen to what they're not saying
55. Most everyday arguments are about something else
56. Respect privacy
57. Treat your partner better than your best friend
58. Don't be offended if they want some space
59. Men like flowers too
60. Keep your finances separate
61. Contentment is a high aim
62. Be generous to each other financially
63. You make a choice every day
64. Don't be a martyr
65. You don't both have to have the same rules
66. Put yourself in their shoes
67. In-laws are part of the package
68. Keep talking
Rules for Parting
69. Listen to your own internal voice
70. Recognize that it takes two
71. Keep the moral high ground
72. Don't keep raking it over
73. Leave the kids out of it
Family Rules
74. Don't blame your parents
75. Don't let your parents control your feelings
76. Your children come before you
77. Nothing is worth falling out over
78. Treat them the way you believe is right, no matter how they treat you
79. Don't pressurize your family just because you can
80. Never be too busy for loved ones
81. Your children need to fall out with you to leave home
82. They don't have to be the same as you
83. There's always stuff with siblings
84. Let go of your role
Friendship Rules
85. There are no rules
86. Your best friend was once a stranger
87. Only have people in your life who, on balance, make it better not worse
88. If you're going to be a friend, be a good friend
89. Never give advice
90. Find friends who love the truth
91. Never lend money unless you're prepared to write it off
92. If you don't like their partner, tough
93. When one finger points forwards, three point back
94. Friendships change
95. Know when to let go
96. Bitterness helps no one
Rules for Everyone
97. Guilt is a selfish emotion
98. Love equals time
99. The more you put out, the more you get back
100. Other people are where it's at