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Pakistani boy Aitzaz Hasan hailed a hero for stopping suicide bomber entering school
Islamabad: Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has recommended that a high award for bravery be bestowed on a teenager who was killed this week while stopping a suicide bomber from attacking his school.
The announcement came after calls had grown across the country to honour the teenager, Aitzaz Hasan, a ninth-grader from the Hangu district of the restive Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.
The bombing took place on Monday near a boys' school in the village of Ibrahimzai. Aitzaz, 17, grew suspicious when a man wearing the same school uniform as his asked for directions. The teenager then tackled the stranger as he tried to flee, and the stranger blew them both up.
Prominent Pakistanis, journalists and social media campaigners have called Aitzaz a hero and have even compared him to Malala Yousufzai, the teenage girl who was shot by the Taliban in 2012 for defying their ban on female education.
Mr Sharif, in a statement on Friday, asked the country's president, Mamnoon Hussain, to approve the conferment of Sitara-e-Shujaat, or Star of Bravery, on Aitzaz.
''Aitzaz's brave act saved the lives of hundreds of students and established a sterling example of gallantry and patriotism,'' Mr Sharif said in his statement.
While the recommendation is considered a formality and is expected to be accepted by the president, it received a somewhat tepid response by some who said it did not go far enough, since the Star of Bravery is not the country's highest civil award.
Sherry Rehman, an opposition politician and a former Pakistani ambassador to the United States, suggested in a Twitter post that the teenager should be given the country's highest award for bravery.
A teacher at the school told investigators that he saw Aitzaz chasing the attacker and then saw the attacker detonate the bomb that killed the teen, Local police official Raheem Khan said.
Pakistani media reported that Aitzaz was late for school and that's why he was outside when the attacker approached the building.
The English-language Express Tribune newspaper reported that Aitzaz's father, Mujahid Ali, was living and working in the United Arab Emirates when the attack occurred. Many men in the impoverished region are forced to move abroad, especially to the Gulf, to provide for their families.
Mr Ali told the newspaper that he had returned not to mourn his son but to celebrate his life.
"My son made his mother cry, but saved hundreds of mothers from crying for their children," he told the newspaper.
Local resident Miqdar Khan said people in the district were hailing the teen as a hero, and hundreds of people attended his funeral to pay their respects. He said the teenager was known for openly criticising militants.
"Aitzaz Hasan used to tell all that one day he would capture some suicide bomber, and his class fellows used to laugh," he said. "But this boy proved what he said, and I am sad that he left us too early."
The area where Aitzaz lived is home to many members of the minority Shiite Muslim sect who have often been killed by militants who view them as heretics.
Suicide bombings and killings have become an everyday fact of life in many parts of Pakistan.
A study by the Islamabad-based Pak Institute for Peace Studies found that terrorist attacks in 2013 increased by nine per cent over the previous year while the number of people killed in such incidents jumped by 19 per cent. The number of suicide attacks climbed by 39 per cent in the same period, the report found.
In the face of such unremitting violence the image of a teenager giving his life to save his classmates captured the imagination of many in Pakistan.
Aitzaz's death led to an outpouring of emotion on television and on social media, where the hashtag #onemillionaitzazs quickly became a favourite among Twitter users.
Chaudhry Mohammed Sarwar, the governor of the eastern Punjab province, told Pakistan's Dunya news channel that Aitzaz should be honoured.
"He is the hero of the whole nation as he has saved many lives by giving his own life," Mr Sarwar said.


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Reducing Your Risk of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
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There are a few things you can do to try to reduce your risk of developing TMD. These include:
Reduce Stress in Your Life
Stress and ]]>anxiety]]> can cause you to develop habits (such as jaw clenching, tooth grinding, gum chewing) that predispose you to TMD. Learn effective ways to ]]>relieve stress]]> , so that you won't develop potentially detrimental habits.
Avoid Clenching Your Jaw and/or Grinding Your Teeth
These nervous habits can increase your risk of TMD. Learn other ways of dealing with stress. You may also want to talk to your dentist about wearing a night guard, a plastic device that is worn at night to reduce harmful effects of grinding your teeth.
Don't Chew Gum Too Frequently
Frequent gum chewing may make you more prone to TMD by over-exercising your jaw joint.
Protect Yourself From Injury
Make sure you take appropriate precautions to avoid injuring your jaw because jaw injuries increase your risk of developing TMD. Wear mouth guards for contact sports, helmets for riding sports, and always wear your seatbelt when in a car. If you're an adult, ride in cars that have air bags.
Cummings CW. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery . 4th ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2005.
Dambro MR. Griffith's 5-Minute Clinical Consult . Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2006.
Okeson, Jeffrey. Clinical Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion. 6th ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby 2007.
Siccoli MM. Facial pain: a clinical differential diagnosis. Lancet Neurol . 2006;5:257-267.
TMD/TMJ (temporomandibular disorders). American Dental Association website. Available at: http://www.ada.org/public/topics/tmd_tmj.asp . Accessed September 17, 2008.
TMJ. American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery website. Available at: http://www.entnet.org/HealthInformation/tmj.cfm . Accessed September 17, 2008.
TMJ (temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders). National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research website. Available at: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/TMJ/ . Updated August 2008. Accessed September 17, 2008.
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Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Middle Earth Role Play (MERP)A Tabletop adventure show set in the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, based in the stories of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Acted out by the great guys at i-gameonline.netSimilar to (D&D, tabletop, roleplay, acting, voice artists)
Showdown at the Temple - part 98
The guys start preparing for combat inside the disused building.
And the smoke enterty launches into attack mode.
Stake Out at the Church - part 97
The group stakes out an abandond place of worship on the far side of the city, in hope to locate the serial killer.
Candles and Captin MIddle Earth - part 96
Lilly uses some wiccan skills to help the group locate the murderer, and Theo dons a new cape to help take …
Dealing with LAG.... Lilly Ann Grove. - part 95
Theo introduces the witch to the group, conversations decend into chaos and confussion, but some progress is made.
WARNING - (Contains Bad Languge.)
The Witch of Dol Amroth - part 94
As the party look into investigating the murders around the city, Theo has his own problems, sent to investigat a …
Dangerous Liaisons - part 93
While Theo is still away the team continue thier investigations into the muders of Dol Amroth.
Leading them to a …
On the Trail of a Killer - part 92
With Theo away the guys take to the streets of Dol Amroth to try and solve the mystery of the late night killer.
Its RED.... Its Red and .. white too. - part 91
The guys continue with the investigation and jump to one or two conclutions.
Under Investigation - part 90
Theo has been sent away on some urgent busness, leaving the rest of the group to deal with the matters at hand.
Risk and Reward - part 89
The guys continue the diplomatic talks, with some intresting reward tokens up for grabs in exchange.
Diplomatic Discussions - part 88
The guys are invited to an audiance with the King of Rohan and the Princess of Dol Amroth.
Where they excel at …
Middle Earth Detective Agency - part 87
The group learn of a series of murders that have taken place in Dol Amroth. And take it upon themselves to …
A killer in town - part 86
The guys catch up on events in Dol Amroth, and Duilintrast decides to go spying on a fellow crew mate.
Dol Amroth - part 85
The guys finally arive in Dol Amroth and while they explore some of the town, they hear some intresting news amoung the gossip.
Back on the Sea - part 84
The guys prepare to make sail, but not before sharing some dream experiences that leaves them all with some confusion.
Reflections - part 83
As the crew make preparations to abandon the island and set sail for Dol Amroth, the group think about the previous nights …
A Night of Dreams
The group retire back to the Sea Swallow for the night and have a few questions on their minds, resorting to Magic to have some of them answered.
Set in stone - part 81
Estel, Zabi and Duilintrast remain on the island to inspect the stone circle and make a strange discovery.
Taking Flight - part 80
While the guys explore more about the stone circle, discussions back on the ship lead to either leaving or staying as the storm remains.
The guys take a time out and do some behind the dice discussions - chatting about the events that have played out in MERP book 2 upto now.
Calming the Storm - part 79
As Zabi and Dulintrast hunker down in the storm with the Druids on the island,
Estel tries some magic to calm the waves …
Any Safe Harbour in a Storm - part 78
Stuck on an island witha bunch of druids, go to investigate the stone circle and loose track of time and the weather. As a storm moves in they have no choice but to wait it out in …
Circles of stone - part 77
As Theo remains on board the Sea Swallow, the others go to explore the tropical island with the Druids. They discver a strange stone circle that has them all confused.
Of Dreams and Druids - part 76
After a good nights rest the group decides who should go ashore on the new unexplored island.
Land ahoy - part 075
The group make plans, heading south into some uncharted islands.
Animal Magnetism - part 074
The guys set course for the Penn islands. In order to pick up some supples and maybe get some answers as to why the Dark Priestess is there.
But they have issues with some animal related …
A slice of bread - part 073
Captain Theo asseses the damage to both ships and makes plans to source supplies from a nearby range of uncharted islands in order to carry out repairs.
One Dameged Ship - part 072
The Group continue there attack on the pirate scout ship, and discover 1 unusual peice of cargo.
A Pirates Life for Me! - part 071
The battle with the White Eagle continues as the two ships collide. in open waters.
Ready, Aim, FIRE! - part 70
The Sea Swallow comes up against a Pirate Ship belonging to the infamous Pirate Pen. Theo takes command and begins inflicting damage that brings ships together.
All at Sea - part 069
After leaving Pelargir the group and its new crew take to the open waters,
a strange random encounter catches them off guard and raises some questions during the first nights watch.
A little late but here it is.
We did it guys, 9000 Listens to the amazing adventures in Middle Earth.
Here is another little recording of the antics that take place before a recording
Maiden Voyage - part 68
The group have a little sail around Pelargir to get use to the idea of sailing.
Meet the Crew - part 67
The group meet the ships new crew, before taking part in a little sailing exercise.
A dressed up and a long way to go - part 66
The group prepare to put on a show as part of their farewell to Pelargir.
And the ship gets a lite makeover.
The Captains Speech - part 65
The day after the night before in Pelagir.
Theo gives the group a captains speech before plans are set in motion for the Sea Swallows maiden voyage.
A Late Night - part 64
Estel and Theo try their hands at some carnival games, late into the night.
A Night on the Town - Part 063
The gang explore the Carnival in Town, taking part in some of the attractions and having a great time.
Pelagir after sunset - part 62
After arriving Estel, Zabi and Olwe sit down to dinner while Duilintrast explores the sights and sounds and Theo check in on the Ship.
Onto Pelargir - part 61
The guys travel south into the seaside navel town of Pelagir, arriving mid week into the festival of the sea.
Over 8000 playbacks of our amazing adventures in Middle Earth,
A behind the scenes recording of how the guys handle 'dividing up the loot'
Captain, my Captain - part 60
Conversation go long into the night with Gandalf and Aragorn, and a new course of action is set, much to Theos' dislike.
Facing the Truth - part 059
Facts are all placed out and missing parts to the puzzle are solved when the group attend a meeting with the King of …
We did it guys, 7000 Listens to the amazing adventures in Middle Earth.
Here is another little recording of the antics that take place before a recording.
Who wants to share - part 058
The group takes the first opportunity to go over everything they have discovered and make decisions on what to keep and what to share.
Home Comforts - part 057
On returning back at Minas Tirith, they reunite with Freya of the Rohan and take a moment to recap what they have discovered before seeking an audience with the King of Gondor.
A sudden departure - part 056
The group make for the crossroads and back to Minas Tirth but the dwarfs have other plans.
Camping and Cookies - part 055
The Travellers spend a night recapping over past times and events.
Axe, Pots, Peeps and Gloom - part 054
The journey south to the crossroads is filled with stories and tall tales.
On the Road Again - part 053
The Party depart from Camp Aragorn for Minas Tirith, but this time they wont be making the journey alone.
We did it guys, 6000 Listens to the amazing adventures in Middle Earth.
Here is a little recording of the antics that take place before a recording.
Return to Base Camp - part 052
The guys make the decision to return back to Camp Aragon.
Only what you can carry - part 051
Theo, Estel and Duilintrast quickly search the private rooms of whoever is in command of Carchost.
The sounds of the Tower - part 050
Theo, Dulintrast and Estel all ascend Carchost, in search of clues into who might be in command here.
Into the dark - part 049
Estel and Duilintrast explore the murky depths of Carchost.
The Battle of Carchost - part 048
The adventures are caught up in the battle of their lives. And Theos ring of power begins to bring him some misfortune.
Doors to the Past - Part 047
The gang take one last opportunity to explore Narchost, collecting some interesting loot, before stumbling across a long …
Old Rings, New masters - part 046
Debate begins over the ring given to Theo.
Taking Stock - part 045
So what exactly do all these items do?
Happy Holidays everyone!
A Tabletop Short form The second book in the Middle Earth Role Play Story.
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Take what you can - part 044
The Guys Take in the surroundings of the study and plan their next move.
Items, Items and Items - part 043
The guys spend some time researching and identifying some of the artefacts and relics they have collected so far.
Gathering evidence - part 042
The team take the opportunity to gather as many finds as they can gather before making planes to move on.
A Tower of Study - part 041
The guys make it almost to the top of Narchost.
Exploring the private chambers of the Nazguls lair.
Of Smak and Nipper - part 040
The group run into two very peculiar creatures that gain their interest.
At Close Quarters - part 039
The group invades the private quarters of a commander of the tower, in search of clues and a messy battle brakes out.
Swarm - part 038.
The guys search for clues to the real reason why they have been sent on this quest.
All that glitters - Part 37
Estel makes it into the treasure vault, but faces a decision in what to take out.
Guardians of the Basement - part 036
The gang run into some obstructions while trying to break into a very secure vault.
Basement Vaults - part 035
After the fight the adventures makes for the treasure vault in the basement.
Uruk Hai - part 034
The group get into a close scrape with a few Uruk Hai and battle doesn't go quite as planned. (Headphone Warning).
Free arrows - part 033
The adventures begin exploring the first few levels of the Teeth of Mordor.
Welcome to Narchost - part 032
The quest to recover lost relics and knowledge begins.
Gideon - part 031
The party teams up with a new guide that prepares them for Carchost and Narchost.
All about Olwe - part 030
The adventures get to know more about their new companion and their past history with Olwe.
From Camp to Camp - part 029
The guys recover from a dark and stormy night and make for Camp Aragorn, an unexpected surprise awaits them upon arrival.
Silent Night - part 028
The Adventures have a moment to chat about their worries and they get comfortable in their new home.
Dehydration - part 027
Estel gives Duilintrast a hand with drying his clothes.
Night Watch - Book 2 part 026
The adventures buckle down for a stormy night.
A Storm is Gathering - part 025
The group make camp and as a storm moves in, lengthy discussions carry on late into the night.
We are Leaving - Part 024.
Exploration doesn't go as planned and Theo comes out worse off.
Wolves in the Dark - part 023.
Exploration continues but some cauldrons with strange collars gets the adventures thinking.
Dark Towers - part 022
The Adventures decide to explore a little before entering Mordor.
The Morning After - part 021
An uneasy nights rest at the cross roads.
Waterworks and spiders - part 020
Duilintrast tries to catch up with the others but gets a little sidetracked.
Osgiliath - part 019
The Adventures minus Duilintrast arrive at Osgiliath.
Onward towards adventure - part 018
The Groups sets out for the crossroads, leaving Dulintrast behind.
A place to call home - part 017
The adventures find out what Aragorn has done with the place.
Objects to share - part -16
The guys show Aragorn around the portal house.
Arcarnic powers - part 015
Theo and Estel take the orb for a professional examination.
The House of Healing - part 014
Estel and Theo go in search for some herbs.
Upgrade me - part 13
The group explore Minas Tirith while the Kings artisans carry out their work.
Seeking Help - part 012
The guys seek and audience with the king to gain some aid.
Clues - part 011
Duilintrast investigates the torn up message.
Carpentry at its best - part 010
Furniture construction takes place in the new home.
Estels Room - part 009
Theo makes use of Estels Guest room to store all the supplies.
Stock and Supplies - part 008
Theo begins collecting supplies for the adventure ahead.
Home from Home - part 007
Zabi checks out the House of Solitude
Life in a City - part 006
The group get a taste of what life in the city is really like.
A Little down time - part 005
The groups takes some time to relax and make plans.
Guests of Gondor - part 004
The adventures retire to an evening of drink and discussion.
More Questions than Answers - part 003
The Adventures carry out some experiments.
Trinkets - part 002
A personal audience with the King of Gondor leads to an unusual request.
Invitations to Attend - part 001
One year on after the events from Book 1.
This is not over - part 109.
Estel confronts the black priestess and Theo confronts the Grey Wood.
Back Home - part 108.
Estel discovers guests have arrived before her.
Digging Deep - part 107.
Duilintrast recites a lost prophecy.
Tharbad - part 106.
Zabi returns to Estel and Olwe.
Objects of the past - part 105.
Theo investigates whats left of Calost.
Cult of the Ox - part 104.
Zabi sets out to help a small hobbit village.
Calost - part 103.
Theo discovers the secrets of Calost,
Left in the city - part 102.
Duilintrast spends time exploring Woldvue.
Feeling Low - part 101.
Zabi considers giving up a live of adventure.
Too close - part 100.
Duilintrast locates the fallen star.
Lady in Waiting - part 99.
Estel has a lot on her plate.
Queen for a day - part 98.
Estel gets an unwanted rise in status.
Helms Deep - part 97.
Estel arrives at Helms Deep with a request.
Into the Wold - part 96
Duilintrast ventures into the Wold.
Falling Star - part 95.
Theo weighs up the costs of heading to Calost.
To Edoras - part 94.
Estel, Olwe and Zabi make a change in direction.
Poker night - part 93.
Duilintrast crashes a gambling den.
Take the Hint - Part 92.
Estel has a romantic encounter that doesn't go so well.
A place to stay - part 91
Welcome to the Golden Eel Inn.
Mistwood - part 90.
Estel arrives in sleepy Mistwood Village.
Mistwood - part 90.
Olwe and Zabi enjoy home comforts, much to the annoyance of Estel.
Fraye - part 88.
Theo's new assistant doesn't get along with Dúlintrast.
The City on the Edge of Forever - part 87.
Estel, Zabi and Olwe explore Woldvue
Time to go - part 86.
Estel, Zabi and Olwe make plans to depart for Tharbad
Evacuation plans - part 85.
The adventurers leave Ilanin with a caravan of refugees.
The Morning After - part 84.
With Theo out of action, Estel is left in charge.
Turn of the Tide - part 83.
Reinforcements arrive with an old friend.
Attack on two fronts - part 82.
Things go from bad to worse for our adventurers.
Outnumbered and out gunned - part 81.
The Rohan army is overwhelmed by attacking forces.
Injury and Destruction - part 80.
Theo's assault on the enemy doesn't go as planned.
Leading the charge - part 79.
Theo's tactics seem to pay off.
The face of the enemy - part 78.
Estel and Dúlintrast find the commander non-to worst for wear.
Eve of the war - part 77.
War breaks out in Northern Rohan and the adventurers take command.
Man the barricades - part 76.
Preparations are made for a final siege.
A town called Ilanin - part 75.
Theo becomes Commander in Chief of a town in exodus.
Crossing the Limligth- part 74.
The river Limligth leads to a wet reception.
Raiding Parties- part 73.
The adventurers discover the start of an orc invasion into Rohan.
Late arrival - part 72.
The adventurers come across signs of attack and destruction.
A caravan to no where - part 71.
The adventurers spend some time planning their next move.
Into Rohan - part 70.
The adventurers leave Lorien in a hurry and head south into the lands of Rohan.
Trouble ahead - part 69.
The adventurers receive some interesting news and must depart from Lorien in a hurry.
The Smiths again - part 68.
The adventurers explore more of the famous crafting smiths of Lorien, while Estelfae begins to uncover some personal truths.
The Smiths - part 67.
The adventurers are invited to explore the famous crafting smiths of Lorien, while Estelfae begins digging into the past.
Welcome to Dinner - part 66.
The adventurers are entertained at a very elaborate dinner with Galadrial.
Lessons in History - part 65.
Our adventurers travel into the Elven Smiths, while Estel checks up on some historical records that date back thousands of years.
The Secret - part 64.
Will Estelfae finally learn of the secret.
The Queen of the Forest - part 63.
The adventurers travel into Lorien.
A sign of winter - part 62.
A frosty morning on the river back, brings about a series of questions.
Waterways - part 61.
Camping on the river side, The adventurers take a moment to rest.
Daylight - part 60.
The adventurers final arrive on the banks of the Anduin River.
The Crystal Cave - part 59.
Cutting their loses the group decide it safer to leave Dol Guldur.
Kicked while down - part 58.
The group have to face off against a group of orcs and all doesn't go so well.
Lost and Trapped - part 57.
Still adventuring around Dol Guldur, Estel finds herself trapped.
Visions of Darkness - part 56.
The adventurers come across some dark visions in Dol Guldur.
Dwarfs and Flame - part 55.
The adventurers explore more of Dol Guldur hoping for a quick way out.
Nosterial - part 54.
The elf called Nosterial finds the adventurers in Dol Guldur and aids them in finding a way out.
Arrows and Strangers - part 53.
The adventurers explore more of Dol Guldur
Corridors of darkness - part 52.
The adventurers explore more of Dol Guldur
A Hobbit - part 51.
The guys stumble across a lost hobbit.
Seesaws and Scarecrows - part 50.
Dol Guldur is proving to be a much harder place to explore than previously expected.
Stay Together - part 49.
The adventurers find out the hard way that going off on their own is not very wise.
Traps, Traps, and more Traps- part 48.
The adventurers find a way into Dol Guldur and a whole load of trouble.
Run for your life - part 47.
The adventurers escape the citadel, but not alone.
Escape - part 46.
Things heat up for our little group as they plan to escape this strange fortress.
Sneaking - part 45.
Escape is on the adventurers minds, but at what cost.
Cliff side views - part 44.
The adventurers come across a fortress belonging to an old enemy.
The road South - part 43.
The adventurers start heading south back into the forest.
Old Strangers - part 42.
The adventurers run into an old foe.
Under Siege - part 41.
Theo, Estel, Dúlintrast and Morwen arrive at a woodman's village after some conflict.
South - part 40.
Theo, Estel, Dulintrast and Morwen head south around the great forest.
Public Speaking - part 39.
Theo, Estel, Olwe and Morwen are brought before the High king of the wood elves.
Waterfalls and Rapids - part 38.
Estel, Olwe and Morwen set out in search for a missing Theo.
Spider webs - part 37.
Estel, Olwe, Theo and Morwen encounter creatures of the deep.
Into the Dark - part 36.
Theo, Estel, Olwe and Morwen explore the Elven tunnels.
Mirkwood - part 35.
Theo, Estel, Olwe and Morwen set off into the unknown.
Camping - part 34.
Theo, Estel, Olwe and Morwen settle in for a night under the stars.
Anger - part 33.
Things heat up for Theo, Estel, Olwe amd Morwen when they receive some bad news.
Shopping - part 32.
Theo, Estel, Olwe and Morwen reflect on the previous days events.
Fire - part 31.
Things heat up for Theo, Estel, Olwe and Morwen.
Resistence - part 30.
Theo, Estel and Olwe try a stake out of the bards residence.
Brake In - part 29.
Theo, Estel and Olwe plan a break in.
Shopping - part 28.
Theo, Estel and Olwe take some time to explore the town.
Mowen - part 27.
Theo, Estel and Olwe run into a unexpected ranger with a long past.
A power of song - part 26.
Theo, Estel and Olwe run into a very unusual Bard.
A list of suspects - part 25.
Theo, Estel and Olwe begin interviewing the main suspects to the murder.
Murder most horrid - part 24.
Theo, Estel and Olwe learn of a murder in town and are set with the task to investigate.
No Time to Lose - part 23.
Estel, must make it to Michalbugh before its too late.
Out of the Darkness - part 22.
Estel, Theo and Olwe escape Goblin Gate but not without injury.
Run for your life - part 21.
Estel, Theo and Olwe race to escape Goblin Gate.
Goblins, Goblins, Goblins - part 20.
Estel, Theo and Olwe venture deeper into Goblin Gate.
In the tunnel - part 19.
Estel, Theo and Olwe venture through the dark tunnels of the Goblin Gate.
Rock and a Hard Place - part 18.
Estel, Theo and Olwe make for Goblin Gate.
Into the Hills - part 17.
Estel, Theo and Olwe set out for the Misty Mountains.
Gifts all round - part 16.
Estel and Theo receive special equipment from Elrond.
Be prepared - part 15.
Estel, Theo and Olwe are called to a very important meeting.
Training Day- part 14.
Estel, Theo and Olwe begin training for their new mission.
Plans are a foot - part 13.
Estel, Theo and Olwe are called to a very important meeting.
Late night and letters home - part 12.
Theo and Estel explore Rivendell at night and Estel sends a letter home.
Dinner is served - part 11.
Estel and Theo attend a dinner hosted by Elrond.
A night off - part 10.
Estel and Theo continue to relax in Rivendell.
The house of Elrond - part 9.
Estel and Theo finally make it to Rivendell, along with several other guests.
The Ruins - part 8.
Estel and Theo go underground to discover a lost world of secrets.
A Safe Place to stay - part 7.
Theo and Estel spend some time exploring and run into a little trouble.
No one home - part 6.
Estel and Theo continue onto Rivendell and come across a deserted ruined Castle.
Pastures new - part 5.
Arwen races off leaving Estel and Theo to continue onto Rivendell alone.
By slow waters - part 4.
Theo and Estel take a ferry north along the Greyflood River.
Departures - part 3.
Theo and Estel meet up with Lady Arwen and plan to leave Tharbad by boat.
Night on the Town - part 2.
Estel faces a night of questions while Theo has a night on the town.
Introductions - part 1.
Theo arrives in Tharbad and Estel tried to stop a fight in The Dusty Jug.
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The only consolation local stock-car drivers had during C.E. Falk's historic rise to dominance the past three seasons was that he was a slow starter. Now, there's not even that.
Falk opened 2012 with a head of steam and a $10,000 check earlier this month by winning the Danville Toyota 300 at South Boston Speedway. Nick Smith finished three seconds behind Falk to give Langley Speedway regulars a 1-2 sweep of the state's first big Late Model race of the year.
"It was great to see the 757 take home so much of the money," Falk said. "And it was big for me, because it was the first time I've ever won my first race in a season."
Falk hasn't failed to win much else the past three years. He joined legendary Elton Sawyer last season as the only driver to win three consecutive Late Model titles during Langley's 63-year existence.
He took home the $10,000 winner's share in the Hampton Heat 200 for the second year in a row last summer. With the win at South Boston, Falk is the favorite to win the inaugural Virginia Triple Crown.
That three-race series pays a $5,000 bonus to the driver who totals the most points in the Danville Toyota 300, the Hampton Heat 200 and the $25,000-to-win race on Oct. 21 at Martinsville. The Virginia Triple Crown is a title Falk and Smith, who won the inaugural Hampton Heat in 2008, covet.
"Winning the triple crown would be an amazing accomplishment, because I want the bragging rights for getting the first one," Smith said. "C.E. is going to be tough to beat out, but I feel like we're in a groove and will be right there with him."
But Smith, in his first season driving for Late Model owner Bob Unczur, acknowledges that Falk has a strong ally in his corner: crew chief Sammy Houston. Smith won a season-high seven races and seven poles at South Boston in 2009 with Houston as crew chief.
Smith and Houston are still close friends, but the team they were on no longer exists. Houston and Falk have been together for a few months, and the combination is off to a great start.
"We've been going non-stop since we got the car (a Toyota) on Jan. 14," Falk said. "I thought I was driven, but Sammy is the only guy who thinks about racing more than I do.
"We've really hit it off. We put in a lot of effort, working on every detail and beyond.
"All the hard work really paid off at South Boston."
As did Houston's experience. Houston won races in the Nationwide Series as a crew chief for Mark Martin, after helping Jeff Burton win Late Model races.
Falk credited Houston's expertise for helping him overcome Smith, who ran in front for more than 100 of the first 150 laps at South Boston.
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Said Falk, "Nick had a great car, but I don't think they kept up with the track like we did. My car was a racer's dream: it steered great, had better grip overall, was turning under power and had loads of forward bite."
Smith said he's not surprised. He said that Houston is such a keen observer that it's almost like he's in the car and can feel what a driver needs.
Falk passed Smith for good on lap 191 and led the final 110 laps to the checkered flag. While Smith's Chevy ran tight the second half of the race, he nonetheless held off a stiff challenge for second.
Asked if Falk and Smith, both nearing their mid-20s, could compete with a Mark Martin or Jeff Bruton if given the chance, he answered affirmatively.
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The Thirty Greatest Astros of the Minute Maid Park Era
Minute Maid Park is now over a decade old, but when it opened, it signaled a very obvious change for the Houston Astros organization. Gone were the pitching-friendly confines of the Astrodome, and in their place was a new park with a reputation (deserved or otherwise) as a hitter's paradise.
On Opening Day, 2000, the ceremonial first pitch was thrown by Kenneth Lay (oops) to open what was then known as Enron Field, now Minute Maid Park. Since then until the end of last season, no fewer than 97 position players and 124 have donned a Houston Astros uniform.
The Astros have been through a lot during that period – 4th place in their division in 2000, and then starting a string of success that would culminate in the 2005 National League pennant, followed by a sharp and dramatic decline.
As we step forward into a new era – one in which no single player who saw that ceremonial first pitch is still an active player for the Astros – I got the idea to look back and answer a very basic question: "Which Astros have been the best players during the Minute Maid Park era?"
For this, I looked at a number of stats, mostly WAR, only factoring in seasons in which the Astros called MMP (or Enron Field) home. Most of the players were chosen for their total team value, though some were given the nod for big contributions over the course of just a few seasons. A twenty-five player roster proved to make some decisions much too difficult, so I expanded it to 30.
What this is not is a look at the best hitters in Minute Maid Park. No attention was paid to home-road splits, although I may revisit that idea down the road. Also, I used B-R's WAR, which sometimes varies wildly from FanGraphs' WAR. It is what it is.
The largest single-season WAR for any position player was posted by Lance Berkman in 2008, and the largest single-season WAR for a pitcher was the 7.2 that Roger Clemens put up in 2005. In fact, not surprisingly, it was the pitching that year that propelled Houston into the playoffs. Of the top five single seasons ever put together by an Astros pitcher in the Minute Maid Park era, 3 of them came that year: #1 Roger Clemens (7.2), #3 Andy Pettitte (5.8), and #5 Roy Oswalt (5.3). Only one position player from that season, Morgan Ensberg (third at 6.5), had a season in the top ten of all-time seasons by an Astros position player in the MMP era.
So without further delay, I present to you the 30 Greatest Astros of the Minute Maid Park era:
Starting Pitchers
1. Roy Oswalt. Of the ten best pitching seasons in the Minute Maid Park era, Oswalt has four (2002, 2005, 2006, and 2007). He's far and away the leader in overall WAR, owing largely to the fact that his 291 starts dwarfs any other pitcher – Wandy Rodriguez has the second-most, with 167. Oswalt came up with the Astros in 2001, and played his entire Astros career in the MMP era. With 5 Cy Young top-five finishes, 3 All-Star appearances, 4 appearances in the Top 25 of MVP voting, and a Rookie of the Year runner-up, he's easily the most-decorated pitcher of the era. But it wasn't just longevity that aided Oswalt. His 4.2 WAR-per-season as a pitcher is second in the MMP era only to…
2. Roger Clemens. Clemens was already a six-time Cy Young Award winner by the time he needled (see what I did there?) his way into Houston in 2004 to begin a three-year stretch of dominance that saw him win one more Cy Young, a second top three finish in the voting, two All-Star appearances, and two MVP top-25 selections. He also threw at his son, Koby Clemens, who had earlier homered off of him in an exhibition game. I mean, I'm just saying that that happened.
3. Wade Miller. When Miller's name is mentioned around Astros fans, it usually takes them a moment or two to remember who he was, but he did post double-digit wins three years in a row (2001-03). Unfortunately for him, the World Series year of 2005 was his first away from the club. If one includes the 10.1 innings he pitched during the Astrodome era, Miller was 58-39 as an Astro, with a 3.87 ERA, 117 ERA+, 1.309 WHIP, 7.7 K/9, and 2.15 K/BB. He also struck out 6 Braves in 7 innings in his only playoff appearance, Game 1 of the 2001 NLDS.
4. Andy Pettitte. Astros fans can be forgiven for thinking of Pettitte and Clemens as one in the same. The strong lefty-righty combo came into town – and left town – at the same time, from the same New York Yankees, and back to those same New York Yankees. Pettitte's 7.5 WAR over that time pales in comparison to the other three names on the list, but he did finish fifth in the Cy Young voting in 2005 and helped propel the team to their first World Series appearance. Pettitte also left town with a cool 1.230 WHIP and more than three strikeouts to every walk he issued as an Astro in the MMP era.
5. Wandy Rodriguez. At first glance, Rodriguez's place on this list seems to owe itself more to the fact that he's the longest-tenured current Astros pitcher of the MMP era, and there is some merit to that. His 167 starts is second among Astros pitchers during this time. But his 1.3 WAR-per-season isn't bad – the only pitchers not on this list who can match it are Shane Reynolds (1.3) and Chris Holt (1.9). Wandy's been successful as an Astro largely by keeping the ball in the park – he's allowed just 1.0 home runs per 9.0 innings pitched since coming up in 2005, and his WHIP has been on a downward trend ever since the career-high 1.60 he posted as a sophomore. Rodriguez has also posted three seasons (2008, 2009, 2010) with an ERA+ above 100, and has had three double-digit win totals: His rookie campaign in 2005, 2009, and 2010.
6. Brett Myers. Myers may look out of place on this list, as he's only had one full season as an Astros pitcher, but that season ranks among the best all-time in the MMP era. His 4.7 WAR-per-season is second only to Clemens' 5.1, outpacing even Oswalt's 4.2. In his lone season as an Astro, Myers finished 10th in the Cy Young balloting and posted a career-high 123 ERA+.
Relief Pitchers
1. Octavio Dotel. There aren't a whole lot of surprises on this list, but the first might be seeing Dotel ranked above closer extraordinaire Billy Wagner. A case could be made for either of the last two in the once-vaunted Lidge-Dotel-Wagner trio that was once used to mop up opponents during the early years of the MMP era, but Dotel wins on tenure. His 10.6 WAR over the course of 5 seasons as an Astro during this period is the best for any reliever, and his insanely-good 3.05 K/BB ratio (which does include 85.1 IP during the Astrodome era) is pretty impressive, too.
2. Billy Wagner. When the hard-throwing lefty came up in 1995, he captured Astros nation and held it for nine seasons, five of which came in the MMP era. The final year of the Astrodome era was his best and earned him 4th place in the Cy Young balloting, but he pitched well even in the new ballpark. In fact, it was his final year in Houston, 2003, that saw him post his career-high 44 saves, and he earned 2 of his 3 All-Star Game appearances as an Astro in the MMP era.
3. Brad Lidge. It's easy enough, after watching Brad Lidge struggle through the end of his tenure as a Houston Astro, to forget how dominant he could be. But from his first full season in 2003 through the World Series year of 2005, he owned opposing hitters, striking out more than 3.75 batters for every one he walked, posting a 1.078 WHIP, and putting together a string of devastating ERA+: 122 in 2003, 230 in 2004, and 185 in 2005. He finished 5th in the Rookie of the Year balloting in 2003, 8th in the Cy Young voting in 2004, and earned an All-Star nod in 20
4. Chad Qualls. Qualls was never quite as flashy as Lidge, Dotel, or Wagner, but he did post consistently-high ERA+ during his tenure as an Astro in the MMP era: 124 (2004), 130 (2005), 119 (2006), and 146 (2007). During these four seasons, he posted a 1.236 WHIP, 6 saves, and 23 wins out of the bullpen.
5. Dan Wheeler. Wheeler has never enjoyed greater success as a pitcher than he did during the 3+ seasons he spent as an Astro during the MMP era, an era during which he posted an amazing 1.088 WHIP and a 145 ERA+ over 268.2 innings. The 3.9 WAR he posted over the course of that time is incredible for a middle reliever, which he's been for the overwhelming majority of his career.
6. Jose Valverde. Antics aside, Valverde proved a useful commodity in the retooling years of 2008 and 2009, with a 3.3 WAR and a 1.159 WHIP. He struck out 3.16 batters for every walk he issued, and 9.9 for every nine innings he pitched as an Astro – a full 139 of the 552 batters he faced (over 25%).
7. LaTroy Hawkins. Hawkins is much-maligned around certain (ahem, Cubs) circles, largely because he always seemed like a setup man who could never really step up and become a full-time closer. That may well be true, but he pitched well during his Astros tenure, from midway through 2008 through 2009. He held down a 1.71 ERA during those two years, and an amazing 244 ERA+. Like Rodriguez, he was a guy who kept the ball in the park, allowing just 0.7 HR/9, with a 1.091 WHIP. His 3.3 WAR for less than two full seasons is pretty remarkable for a middle reliever.
8. Brandon Lyon. Though Lyon has pitched just one full season in Houston, 2010, his 2.0 WAR in that single season ranks among the best single-season WAR for any Astros reliever during the MMP era. Never truly dominant, he did post a 125 ERA+ and allowed just 0.2 HR/9.
9. Dan Miceli. A case could be made for lefty Tim Byrdak, but Miceli gets the nod for his 1.6 WAR in 2004 and parts of 2003, which saw him pitch for 4 major league teams. His 375 ERA+ over the course of the 30.0 innings he pitched as an Astro that year reek of bad sample size, but striking out 3.03 batters for every walk issued is a pretty solid argument, as well.
1. Brad Ausmus. Ausmus wins on playing time alone. Sure, he posted a 2.8 WAR as an Astro during the MMP era, his second stint with the team, but it took from 2001-2008 for him to do it. He also won three Gold Gloves during this time, and much of his value came on defense, unlike:
2. Mitch Meluskey. Meluskey took to Minute Maid Park like a pig to mud, ranking fifth in Rookie of the Year balloting during the park's inaugural season, after which he departed, only to return in 2003 to much more dismal numbers. That rookie season alone was enough to win the hot-headed backstop a spot on a thin roster of Astros catchers. Despite losing 0.5 wins to his poor defense, he made up for it at the plate, where he hit .300/.401/.487.
1B Lance Berkman. Since getting 6th place in the Rookie of the Year balloting in MMP's inaugural 2000 season, Berkman has been a mainstay, first as a corner outfielder (plus who remembers his 1,292.1 innings as a center fielder over parts of five seasons?) and then as a first baseman. With five top five finishes in the MVP balloting and five All-Star selections, the switch-hitter has been nearly-synonymous with the MMP era, picking up where legends like Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio left off, as one more Killer B. His 46.1 WAR over this time dwarfs any other player. Of course, as we all learned last night, he isn't any less deadly in MMP as an opposing hitter, either.
2B Craig Biggio. The consummate team player, Biggio changed positions with some regularity. After coming up in 1998 as a catcher, he moved to second base, later to the outfield to make room for Jeff Kent, and then back to second base. In my mind, he will always be a second baseman, a position he defined for the Astros over the course of 17,154.2 innings at the position. His finest days may have been behind him once the move was made to MMP, but he never took a pitch off, amassing 10.9 WAR from 2000-2007.
3B Morgan Ensberg. Though Ensberg played in MMP's inaugural 2000 year, he didn't work his way into being a full-time starter until three years later. In parts of seven seasons, though, he put together a .266/.367/.475 line, including the 2005 season which saw him finish 4th in MVP voting, earn his only All-Star selection, and win a Silver Slugger award en route to leading the Astros offense that won the NL pennant.
SS Adam Everett. Everett is another player whose value came mostly from having a longer tenure than anyone else at his position during the MMP era, but he also provided 6.9 WAR over 7 seasons as a defender alone.
LF Moises Alou. Alou was already well-traveled, having played for Pittsburgh, Montreal, and Florida before he landed in Houston in 1998 with a campaign that saw him earn an All-Star nod, a Silver Slugger award, and third in the MVP voting. It wasn't until he resurfaced with the team in 2000 and 2001, though, that he got to be a part of the MMP era. And during his time in Houston, he made his mark on that period with two more MVP top-twenty finishes and another All-Star nod before departing for Chicago to blame fans for interfering with balls he would never have caught in a million years.
CF Richard Hidalgo. Fans may have trouble remembering Hidalgo, who played for the Astros in parts of 8 seasons, including 2000-2004 in the MMP era. Certainly, Mets and Rangers fans would have liked to have seen him continue the .278/.356/.501 line he put up during his tenure as an Astro, or the 17.4 WAR he accumulated, all but 3.3 of which came during the MMP era.
RF Hunter Pence. It's difficult not to think of Pence, now a team leader in his fifth season with the club, as the goofy 24-year-old that surfaced in 2007 with a rookie campaign that earned him third in the ROY voting. He boasts a 6.6 WAR over that time, despite losing 1.1 wins on the defensive side of the ball (all in 2010), which actually ranks him third after Berkman and Hidalgo among players who have manned right field for the Astros in the MMP era.
1B Jeff Bagwell. Bagwell played five full seasons, and part of a sixth, during the MMP era, and though he might not have been the force he'd been earlier in his career, he did amass three seasons (2000, 2001, and 2003) with numbers good enough to finish in the top 15 of MVP voting, including a 1.039 OPS in 2000. From 2000-2003, he posted four consecutive seasons with an oWAR over 3.5, and all told, he added over 20 wins from 2000-2005.
2B Jeff Kent. One of two future All-Stars to man the second sack for the Astros in the MMP era, Kent had already solidified his career in Toronto, New York, Cleveland, and San Francisco by the time he landed in Houston from 2003-2004, where he posted a .293/.350/.521 line and 5.9 WAR.
3B Ken Caminiti. Caminiti had already spent 8 years in Houston during the Astrodome era before parting for San Diego in 1995, but he would return in 1999 and play his final year for the Astros in 2000, the inaugural year of MMP. The 1.5 WAR he posted that season was far from the best of his career, even of his Astros career, but the fading slugger did well enough that year to warrant a spot on the thirty best.
UTIL Ty Wigginton. After the Rays dealt Wigginton to the Astros in 2007 for Wheeler, he put together probably the best stretch of his career, going .285/.347/.506 in 161 games, split between third base, first base, and both corner outfiel
d spots. The 2.8 WAR he put together in such a short time is the best of any team he's played for.
OF Michael Bourn. Bourn's still got a lot of holes in his game, but the All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner has amassed 7.1 WAR over the last two seasons, after a disastrous first year which saw him give away 2.1. He led the league in dWAR, Total Zone Runs, and Stolen Bases in 2010, and seems to be maturing before our very eyes.
OF Carlos Beltran. Beltran played just 90 games for the Houston Astros after a midseason three-team trade that saw John Buck go to the Royals and Octavio Dotel to the Athletics, but he made his time here count, putting together 3.5 WAR and leading the charge deep into the playoffs, where he posted an OPS over 1.5. Only Lance Berkman has carried this team on his back better than Beltran did in the second half of 2004 during the MMP era.


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The truth is that almost everyone—scholar and layperson—believes that the James Ossuary inscription ("James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus") is a forgery.
And no wonder. A committee of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) has declared it a forgery. The alleged forger, a Tel Aviv collector named Oded Golan, is now on trial in Jerusalem for forging it. Last Easter, "60 Minutes" broadcast a segment devoted to the James Ossuary that seemed to confirm this conclusion. They even found the missing Egyptian who helped Golan make his forgeries!
So what's to argue about? True, BAR first exposed the inscription to the public in a cover storya that made the front-page of The New York Times and practically every other paper in the world the next day. Isn't it about time to just admit we made a mistake? After all, nobody's perfect.
I'm no expert in ancient inscriptions. But I can reason. All I want is for somebody to meet me on the ground of reason, not hunches. And not by silence—just reason.
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Hi everyone, I recently got an email with an interesting question that's been asked to me several times. I actually had a (rare) moment to answer... so I did, and here are both mails in case you find the subject interesting (I won't print his name in case he wouldn't like to see it published). To go with the post, two old drawings (too bad I don't have the time to come up with new stuff lately!) ------------------------ "Hey Marcos, Hope all is well. Just finished reading your book and thought it was great. I was hoping you could answer a question for me regarding chapter 3. I understand that we first must compose the light and darks, then the lines, and then finally fill in the details. My question is, do you fill in the "details" using reference material or from memory? In other words how do you go about filling in the abstract? Thanks!" ------------------------ "Hi, and thanks for reading Framed Ink and your positive feedback on it. Here is my rather lengthy answer... Mostly I go by memory. Normally I imagine the finished work and pull from there to then put it on 'paper'. Now, this takes a long time of practicing passionately, drawing and drawing and then some, walk down the street and observe everything as it could be a nice frame or image, go home and then draw it. Run into happy artistic 'accidents' while practicing... making sure you can then train yourself to reproduce these at will. Get inspiration from masters, lots of life drawing at studios and on the street, watch good movies and appreciate the visuals... and on and on and on. One interesting exercise you can do to achieve this is, use an image (a photograph) observe it for a few minutes trying to memorize the bulk of it as well as some important details, hide the picture away and then try to draw it. After you are done compare both and see where you failed, repeat with the same or other images until you learn how to observe properly by starting with the essential and most important details. This will help you create a good memory archive as you then keep observing and observing from life. Do I use reference? sometimes, but I have to tell you for the feedback I get from people, a lot less than they imagine. Nevertheless, even when using reference you have to make sure you have the bulk of shapes resolved beforehand, and then use the reference that fits into your plan. (obviously references will also be needed in case we need to be accurate in terms of ...specific military uniforms, car models etc, you name it) There is not one only way to work, some people will feel comfortable using a bigger percentage of reference in their work, as long as they take the adequate inspiration from it instead of just copying, and they manage to make it work for the job, it's all good. I hope this answers your question. 'Best. Marcos."
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Thirteen faculty members, 20 graduate students and five College of Communications alumni have produced 31 papers or presentations, and faculty members will serve on three separate panels during the 64th annual conference that will attract researchers from around the world.
ICA is an academic association for scholars interested in the study, teaching and application of all aspects of human and mediated communication. ICA began more than 50 years ago as a small association of U.S. researchers and is now counts more than 4,800 members in 77 countries. Since 2003, ICA has been officially associated with the United Nations as a non-governmental association.


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Library Materials: Legal Careers & LSAT Preparation
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Law-Related Organizations and Websites:· General
Library Materials: Legal Careers & LSAT Preparation
The publications noted below with regard to preparing for law school are available at the reserve desk on the second floor of Hunter's main library. You can request the book at the reserve desk by providing the call number indicated.
In addition, materials provided through commercial testing preparation providers, such as Kaplan and Princeton Review, are available in the Career Development Library, Room 805 East. These materials will enable to you "preview" their services. Additional information that the testing providers put together with regard to the application process are housed here as well.
For a comprehensive bibliography relating to legal careers, take a look at the PDF download, "Resources for Prelaw Candidates" on the LSAC website. Go to www.LSAC.org > "Future JD Students" > "Know What to Expect", then scroll down to "Choosing a Law School" > "Essential Links" > "Resources for Prelaw Candidates". (Note that the placement of the bibliography is not intuitive on the site.)
Law School and the Legal Profession
- ABA-LSAC Official Guide to ABA Approved Law Schools, 2013 Edition. Call number: Pre-Law 3
- The Official Guide to Legal Specialties, by Lisa L. Abrams. Call number: KF 297 .A758 2000
- What Can You Do With a Law Degree – A Lawyer's Guide to Career Alternatives Inside, Outside & Around the Law, by Deborah Arron. Call number: KF 297 .A875 2004
- Essays That Worked for Law Schools, by Boykin Curry. Call number: KF 285 .E87 2003
- [International] Serving the Public: A Job Search Guide, Volume II-International, 2005-2006, edited by Virginia Greiman. Call number: Pre-Law 5
- Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions, by Anna Ivey. Call number: KF 285 .I94 2005
- How to Get Into the Top Law Schools, by Richard Montauk. Call number: KF 285 .M66 2004
- Legal Career Guide: From Law Student to Lawyer, by Gary Munneke. Call number: KF 297 .M8619 2002
- Should You Really Be a Lawyer: The Guide to Smart Career Choices Before, During & After Law School, by Deborah Schneider, Gary Belsky. Call number: KF 297 .S36 2005
- NAPLA/SAPLA Book of Law School Lists, 2011-2012 Edition, by Edward Stern and Gerald Wilson. Call number: Pre-Law 2.
Official LSAT Prep Materials Published by LSAC
- LSAT: The Big Orange Book of Real LSATs . Call number: Pre-Law 4
- Next 10 Actual Official LSAT Prep Tests. LSAT Prep Test 29-38, October 1999-October 2002. Call number: Pre-Law 1 (copy 1, copy 2)
- The Official LSAT Handbook. An introduction to the LSAT and the skills it is designed to assess, published by LSAC. Call number: Pre-Law 8
- The Official LSAT Prep Test 50. September 2006. Call number: Pre-Law 9
- The Official LSAT Prep Test 52. September 2007. Call number: Pre-Law 10
- The Official LSAT Prep Test 53. December 2007. Call number: Pre-Law 11
Commercial Test Preperation Books
- Examkrackers: LSAT Analytical Reasoning (Games). Call number: Pre-Law 12
- Examkrackers: LSAT Logical Reasoning. Call number: Pre-Law 13
- Examkrackers: LSAT Reading Comprehension. Call number: Pre-Law 14
- Kaplan: LSAT Logic Games Strategies and Tactics. Call number: Pre-Law 15
- Kaplan: LSAT Logical Reasoning Strategies and Tactics. Call number: Pre-Law 16
- Kaplan: LSAT Reading Comprehension Strategies and Tactics. Call number: Pre-Law 17
- PowerScore: LSAT Logic Games Bible (PowerScore Series). Call number: Pre-Law 6 (copy 1, copy 2)
- PowerScore: LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible (PowerScore Series). Call number: Pre-Law 7 (copy 1, copy 2)
- PowerScore: LSAT Reading Comprehension Bible. Call number: Pre-Law 18
- PowerScore: Three LSATS Deconstructed. Call number: Pre-Law 19
- PowerScore: The LSAT Deconstructed Series. Call number: Pre-Law 20
- PowerScore: LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible Flashcards. Call number: Pre-Law 21
Diversity: General
- ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession (www.abanet.org, then ABA Home > Centers > Center For Racial and Ethnic Diversity)
- Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) (www.aaldef.org)
- HEATH Resource Center is a national clearinghouse for persons with disabilities. (ww.heath.gwu.edu)
- Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) (www.hnba.com)
- NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund (www.naacpldf.org)
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) (www.napaba.org)
- National Black Law Student Association (NBLSA) (www.nblsa.org)
- Native American Rights Fund (NARF) (www.narf.org)
Diversity: Summer Opportunities and Ongoing Programs
- Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) assists economically and educationally disadvantaged applicants in preparing for law school. CLEO offers a variety of programs and institutes in which Hunter students have recently participated. (www.cleoscholars.com)
- Latino Justice/ Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (PRLDEF) sponsors LAWbound in partnership with LSAC (Law School Admissions Council) to increase the number of Latinos who successfully apply to law school. It is a week-long program held in August in which students attend seminars with lawyers, judges and law professors. Participants in the program (and others) can get help year-round from programs run by PRLDEF's education division. For more information, check out their website. (latinojustice.org/legal_education)
- Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) supports a summer corporate law internship program directed at underrepresented minority groups. The program is open to graduating seniors and recent graduates who plan to attend law school the semester following their SEO summer. (www.seo-usa.org)
- Training and Recruitment Initiative for Admission to Leading Law Schools (TRIALS) sponsors a residential LSAT instruction program that helps motivated undergraduates of modest means – of any background – whose personal circumstances, self-identifications and unique perspectives might place them outside the mainstream of typical law school applicants. The program also includes a series of lectures by prominent lawyers and scholars. (trials.atfoundation.org)
International Law
- American Society of International Law advances international law scholarship and education for international law professionals as well as for broader policy-making audiences and the public. The website provides information relating to careers in international law. (www.asil.org/resources/careers.html)
Law School Admissions
Law School Admission Council (LSAC) provides a comprehensive bibliography of resources to help prospective law students explore legal careers, consider legal education, apply to law school, and finance their law school education. (www.lsac.org/pdfs/Resources-for-the-Prelaw-Candidate.pdf)
LSAC also provides information about the LSAT (Law School Admissions Test) and CAS (Credentials Assembly Service). It also has extensive information about exploring the legal profession, financing law school, selecting schools and diversity initiatives. (See generally www.lsac.org)
In addition, LSAC provides access the ABA-LSAC Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools. The Official Guide gives four pages of information on each ABA-Approved law school. Includes information on GPA/LSAT score of admitted applicants and statistics on employment of law school grads. Information is searchable. (officialguide.lsac.org)
Boston College Law School Locator is a useful tool for identifying law schools where based on your scores and grades you are most competitive for admission. (www.bc.edu/offices/careers/gradschool/law/lawlocator.html)
NAPLA/SAPLA Book of Law School Lists, 2009 version is available on-line at http://www.bu.edu/cas/pdfs/undergraduate/LSAT.pdf. This book, which is published jointly by two notable associations of pre-law advisors contains helpful lists of schools with regards to alternative types of programs (such as night programs and part time programs), as well as dual degree programs, programs relating to specific areas of study, and clinics. Also available in the Hunter Library on reserve: Call number: Pre-Law 2.
Law-Related Organizations and Websites: General
- American Bar Association (ABA) is the national organization of the legal profession. The Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the ABA is identified by the U. S. Department of Education as the "nationally recognized accrediting agency for professional schools of law. (www.abanet.org)
- National Association for Law Placement (NALP) is dedicated to facilitating legal career counseling and planning, recruitment and retention, and the professional development of law students and lawyers. (www.nalp.org)
- Internet Legal Research Group (ILRG) is a legal information website with links to many interesting sites. A comprehensive resource of the information available on the Internet concerning law and the legal profession, with links to many interesting sites. (www.ilrg.com)
Association of the Bar of the City of New York (ABCNY) offers extensive programs for lawyers and sometimes offers programs of interest and open to college and law students. Check their website. (www.abcny.org)
Public Interest Law
- Idealist is a listing of paid and volunteer job opportunities. It is also a good source of internship positions. (www.idealist.org)
- Equal Justice Works offers an informative site for students exploring careers in public interest law. The organization Equal Justice Works provides a continuum of programs that begin with incoming law school students and extend into later careers in the profession. (www.equaljusticeworks.org)
- American Bar Association Center for Pro Bono provides a state-by-state directory of law school public interest and pro bono programs. (www.abanet.org/legalservices/probono/lawschools)
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The nation's electric-power system is not completely energy-independent. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), 99% of all electricity produced in the U.S. is oil-free, including electric power produced for Alaska and Hawaii. But the fact that the nation's power is oil-free doesn't mean the U.S. hasn't needed to import other fuels.
The villain is the nuclear-power industry, as it's the only power producer that's dependent on foreign fuels. According to EIA, 91% of nuclear fuels delivered to commercial nuclear power plants have originated from foreign sources.
I was wrong when I argued U.S. electricity is virtually energy-independent. It is not. In 2011, nuclear power accounted for 19.3% of the nation's electric-power production. If 91% of the fuel has come from foreign sources, then U.S. power is 82% energy independent -- not 99%, as I previously suggested.
Imported nuclear fuels originate from diverse sources. According to EIA's 2011 Uranium Marketing Annual Report (PDF), 40% of all nuclear fuel delivered in 2011 originated from Kazakhstan, Russia or Uzbekistan. Approximately 31% originated from Australia or Canada. Some 20% originated from Brazil, China, Malawi, Namibia, Niger, South Africa or Ukraine. The remainder originated from domestic sources.
In 2011, purchases of uranium from foreign sources totaled 54 million pounds with a weighted-average price of $54 per pound. At the same time, domestic suppliers sold 17 million pounds of uranium to foreign sources at a weighted-average price of $49.05 per pound.
It's not just nuclear fuel. It's also nuclear components. Most large forgings associated with new reactor vessels, and related equipment, originates from Japan.
Shaw (SHAW) is currently constructing four nuclear power plants for Southern (SO) and SCANA (SCG), and these use Westinghouse Electric Company's AP1000 technology. Westinghouse's majority owner is Toshiba. Westinghouse's minority owners, among others, are Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries and Kazatomprom, Kazakhstan's national uranium company.
Of course, a large domestic component is associated with the new nuclear plants under construction in South Carolina and Georgia. Skilled labor is needed to build structures and to assemble components -- and, altogether, that labor will likely constitute a significant percentage of the facility's total capital costs. Even after the units are built, utilities will employ hundreds of highly skilled labor to operate and maintain each facility for the next 50 years.
It is surprising there is so little discussion about the U.S.'s dependence on foreign nuclear fuel and nuclear components. Even within the industry, few are aware their plants are so highly dependent on countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Malawi, Namibia, Niger, South Africa, China and Japan. Folks just don't talk about it. Further, EIA does not centralize its fuel data for domestic power plants.
To be fair, the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) does publish sourcing data for nuclear fuels on its website. It's not up-to-date, but the general idea of energy dependence is there. It also provides some interesting context.
NEI reports that the U.S. uranium-production industry is working to increase domestic supplies. For example, U.S. expenditures for uranium exploration and mine development rose 673% between 2004 and 2008.
NEI also describes the federal program called "Megatons to Megawatts," which implements a 1993 agreement calling for Russia to recycle 500 tons of weapons-grade uranium from dismantled warheads. USEC reports that, as of 2010, the program had recycled 412 metric tons of highly enriched uranium into 111,905 metric tons of low-enriched uranium -- equivalent to eliminating 16,494 warheads.
Unlike with crude oil, the nuclear-power industry's dependence on foreign sources does not represent a significant threat to the nation's energy security -- and the reason is energy density. Smalls amounts of fuel contain enormous amounts of energy. According to NEI, a single uranium fuel pellet the size of a fingertip can contain as much energy as held within 17,000 cubic feet of natural gas, 1,780 pounds of coal or 149 gallons of oil.
Nuclear fuel's high energy density allows for stockpiling of small amounts of fuel, which protects the nation and the industry from most global threats. In addition, because the industry has a diversity of supply, no single region can cause a serious threat.
Nevertheless, while everyone's attention has been focused on oil, the nuclear-power industry remains highly dependent on foreign sources for their fuel. The sector also relies on foreign countries for critical components to help make their power plants operate. There is surprisingly little domestic content in the nation's nuclear power industry.


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Don't expect much family drama on Lindsay Lohan's upcoming reality show.
Dina and Michael Lohan have been banned from participating on the series by producers, TMZ reports.
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After struggling to determine the direction of the docu-series, producers decide to focus on LiLo's "comeback and recovery" instead of the "Lohan family circus," according to the site. Even Dina's recent DWI arrest won't be mentioned.
The eight-episode reality series will premiere on OWN next year.
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Web traffic for a major new operating system typically grows at a consistently faster pace than its predecessor. That's not true for Windows 8, however -- NetApplications now estimates that Windows 7 outpaced its newer counterpart for the first time in September. While Windows 8 did grow to a symbolic 8 percent of web use last month, its ancestor grew slightly faster, hitting 46.4 percent. We wouldn't necessarily say that Windows 8 is in trouble based on these figures, though. The rise in Windows 7 use corresponds to a drop for Windows XP (shown after the break), which suggests that corporate customers are in the midst of upgrades; they're less likely to choose a young OS. Microsoft still faces long-term problems, but they're more likely to stem from customers' shift toward mobile devices and away from PCs.
Windows 8 reaches 8 percent of web traffic, but Windows 7 grows quicker
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