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Welcome everyone to the latest spooktacular Episode of the Spotlight. Halloween may have come and gone but we have some awesome Halloween themed levels here to help relive the fun. This is the last episode of the spotlight before LBP3 goes live (in the US at least xD). We can't wait to see what you guys will come up with but in the meantime, there's plenty still to enjoy in LBP2, Vita and Karting!
Finally, we're handing over to WESFUN who has a surprise treat for us that we can't wait to see…wonder what it is XD
Hello Eveyone WESFUN here.For the last several months I have been bugging and bugging the spotlight crew. With pokes at a secret giving them clues that have been driving them crazy and crazy as the time has gone by. Now since we are only 9 days away I figured I would start this now and have this continue to go on for the rest of my time here. So without anymore hassle I bring the first video spotlight for LBP2. I hope you all enjoy.
Link to Hubbie and the LBPC Spotlight hubs for LBP2
The Undiscovered Castle Of Nightmares (Platformer)
by sayer6913
Welcome to the Castle Of Nightmares! You're skills will be tested, through the Castle Of Nightmares. Do you got what it takes to make it through? We'll see about that. Becareful, there my be some spooks 'N laughs. ~~~~ { Difficulty: Easy/Medium } - { Platformer } - { Music by: ChessGuy } ~~~~ Credit to: AJISAGI For the wounderful Halloween stickers! I hope you have a spooky time. ;)
I won't lie, I don't actually remember this level too much. Maybe I blocked out all the scary bits. From what I do remember is that I had a lot of fun slowly edging my way through the castle jumping and defying death with much daring-do as one can muster when trapped in a horrifying castle filled with inventive obstacles and... ARGH! Um… what was I talking about again?
Wow its that time of the year for spooky madness to begin; why didn't anyone tell me? Now I am all alone in this spooky Castle with no one that I can hold hands with. This wonderful awesome Halloweeen treat with keep you trickery up tight as you diddle daddle across this spookarific level. This immersive wonderful level will keep you up and ready to stay up all night from thouse spooky nightmares you will have after this amazing level!
by Aratiatia
Don your best antique gladrags and lose yourself in this whimsical tour of traditional steampunk imagery.
I have to say that I'm just a sucker for steampunk style and this level has lashings of it. There are oodles of valves and pipes and steam, padded leather, skulls and gauges and grilles. You platform your way through a maze of antique machinery, dodging the electricity and snaffling the golden secrets as you go. It has a kind of puzzle-ish feel to it too, as the path is not always a straightforward one. It's beautifully designed, intricate and lovely. There's some cool platforming and bits of logic which make you think "ooh, nice" along the way (like the moment where a block I've thrown out of reach realises this and tumbles helpfully back down). This is just a great combination of style and fun.
Wow where do I begin, this awesomely fantastic Steam Punk style level has all the odds and ends about in this well put together its like staring at art, or like a giant steamy pile of fantastic fun. This level features some fantastic gameplay as you try and beat this awesome level! Que up now!
by KomodoBrothers
(Best with 1 player, but who am I to tell you what to do) It's one of those puzzlers, buddy/guy/friend. Don't worry about losing your jimmies, the memorizer will autosave your progress. Logic and paintings:
Ahhh now these are the types of puzzles I like, they start our simple and I feel super smart, they slowly get trickier but you can still work them out. It feels rewarding with each puzzle that you complete. Then boom. You're sitting there looking at the screen completely stumped, well, almost… then you work it out and you're back to feeling super smart again!
Wow, KomodoBrothers combines super-stylish visuals with some top notch puzzles to deliver a knock-out punch of a level. I don't know whether the name was the inspiration for the level design or the other way round but it all fits perfectly. The trees have that cool square pixelly feel and the circuits mimic that angular branchy-ness beautifully. Your task is to work out which bits of the circuit to trigger in order to gain safe platforms to jump from one side of the level to the other. It seems fairly straightforward to begin with but things soon get a whole lot harder and it's not just about working out the solution. No, sadly for me, you also have to be nimble enough to platform your way through as well xD Clever, different and thought provoking, this is a level to savour.
Welcome to Circuitree its like a circuit made out of trees.... Okay I'll stop planting bad puns outside.... Okay no more! This awesome puzzle platfomer is just chalk full of amazing platform goodness as you grab, jump, swing, and bounce your way through this amazing puzzle platformer this is one level you should defiantly que up for awesome goodness.
Witch of Roses Part2 // 薔薇の魔女 中編
by a-tziluth
In the castle of Witch's, Can you reach to her room ? // 魔女の城。無事魔女の居室へ辿り着けるか? music Pandaz and YOMI-YOMI
A quirky and spooky level with smart platforming that while challenging, is well laid out with clear direction and achievable jumps. Add to this some very nice scenic sections and er… a whale… for some reason.
I was so excited to play these two levels as I have been eagerly awaiting the next instalments of this series for what seems like ages. In it you continue your quest to rescue your friend, kidnapped by the evil Witch of Roses. You must enter her castle and confront her in person. A-tzulith is such a past master at storytelling and at weaving his gameplay seamlessly into the story as he goes. It's such a rich and beautiful tale, with gorgeous, inspiring artwork, fabulous beasts and lots of fun moments, including a ride on a very unusual creature (no spoilers – play it and see xD). It all culminates in an epic confrontation with the witch, her true colours revealed. This series really will draw you into its world and take your breath away. Artistry and passion on a grand scale.
Wow just Wow(sorry Bio im stealing your pronouns for this review) This cool and simply amazing series draws to a close in this amazing chapter of simply just "wow". this fantasticly put together story will make you just itch for more in the astonishing gameplay to the awesomely put together level! This level serties is one you must play from beginning to end to take in the epic brought to you by A-tzulith Que this one up right now and while your at it play the other2 levels I guarantee you will love this series.
The Evil Rotten Very Bad Haunted House of Doom! /LBN Fright Fest
by one-mad-bunny
The house is out to get you! The ghosts will help you escape, but can you help them? This is my entry in LBN's Fright Fest contest. Have fun! Please report any bugs.
Navigate a dark and scary house with the aid of some helpful ghosts as you try to free them form an ominous shadowy presence. There is some clever platforming, and integrated mini games; broomstick races, survival conveyer belts, and green sticky goo.
Oh my, an evil house! Sorry, make that an evil rotten very bad haunted house of doom! And that's no exaggeration XD Fortunately the house is inhabited by some friendly green ghosts who give you a hand to make your escape. It's a very cool idea, beautifully implemented with the ghosts swooping around showing you where to go and what to do. In fact, the whole level is bursting with clever ideas and wonderfully varied gameplay, from wall jumping to broomstick races and a fantastic chase sequence to end the level. The house is very determined to get you, with dark shadow hands appearing to foil your escape and a dramatic denouement which will test your speed and skill. A truly fun and inspired level which engages you from the start and has you rooting for the ghosts for once!
Wow what a mouth full of awesomeness just rolls of the tongue in awesomeness! The evil rotten very bad haunted house of doom should have a super turbo mega awesome mode because thats how it is just that awesome. From its amazing gameplay to its awesome story this is one spooky level you should start up right away and play right now!
LBN Fright Fest: The Abandoned Funhouse of the Orleans Carnival
by shookie_monster
[One Player Recommended] Something strange is happening inside the funhouse at the abandoned Orleans Carnival. The lights are on, but is anyone home? Platform and Paintgun your way through the funhouse. I just hope you make it out alive....Music by
Disturbing clowns in a deserted amusement park? Sure! That sounds like a great place to hang out! old-gen power ups combined with new-gen make for some fun and tricky sections where you are sliding down a wall while shooting targets with your paint gun. You just need to get past the scary clowns and you should be fine...
Nothing quite like grinning clowns to send a shiver down your spine. This haunted funfair may be deserted but it's packed with atmosphere. Whatever you do, watch your step because the funhouse is about to have fun with you. There are pitfalls and surprises aplenty. You'll find platforms disappearing from under your feet, you'll be bounced places you didn't expect and everywhere you turn those clowns will be laughing evilly at you. It's an awesome combination of atmosphere and challenging but fun gameplay. I loved the paintinator obstacles and although I my skills would not get me far in any shooting gallery, I enjoyed every second of this. Wicked fun!
What would happen if The joker got a hold of a copy level and made a level? This would happen. This awesomely put together level of well crafted awesomeness just gets better every minute more that you play. This great and awesomely crafted level will keep your sackperson on their toes or what ever. Enjoy this beautiful level as you make it to the end this is one spooky awesome level you should play. So que it like right now!
Also from the Showcase...
Played everything in the Spotlight and still looking for more?
These levels stand out from the crowd for a variety of reasons, so be sure to check them out!
- [LBP2] Hitch a ride on this haywagon if you dare! A ton of awesome and superbly detailed Halloween imagery to feast on here - LBN FRIGHT FEST - The_Hog_Flu's Halloween Hayride by The_Hog_Flu_Too
- [LBP2] Some great set pieces and a nice wander while listening to the Castlevania themed music Castlevania Music Gallery Castle by Werttex
For those reading the Spotlight on the Front Page, click here for a link to the Vita Spotlight and here for Karting
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Community Spotlight Episode 147
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11-09-2014 #2
- yugnar
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Unpleasant Castle Trip [Halloween]
by doggy97
[Lunar Creators] Old, forgotten, rotten, dark castle in no man's land. No wonder they call it unpleasant. Happy Halloween 2014!! (Update 1.03, Gameplay fixes)
A wonderful spooky platformer comes with a great mix of dark atmosphere and some the Nightmare Before Christmas DLC to make a professionally balanced experience. You enter a castle that is nothing but chills that is giving down your sack spine in what is described as a no mans land. That's a good thing because Sackboy isn't a man, Sackboy is a sackthing which makes the lad equipped for what is to come right on the end of this year's Halloween festivities.
Halloween may be over, but the spooks are still going strong. Make your way through a spooky decrepit castle while trying to find your way out. The use of the touch screen greatly added to the "Vita" vibe, and in my opinion added to the overall replay value. I can guarantee this will be a creepy trip that you will never forget. Also, be on the lookout for spooky pumpkins, they'll greatly increase your score.
Doggy97 is back and better than ever! Gather your last Halloween spirit and get to enter (and actually try to escape) this spooky mansion, filled with top-notch platforming and amazing visuals, which is usual from doggy's work. Be on the lookout for bonus points in the form of pumpkings! LBP platforming at its best, with just the perfect mix of touch, jumps pads and combo bubble sections! Sweet as a pumpkin pie!
Desert Trip
by Sandro8708
Enter the desert and find your way to the town. A simple grappling hook platformer, tried to make something. Hope you enjoy. Try to find 8 secrt to get the special price at the end of the lvl. Pls report me all bugs. Thx for playing
Hope your thirsty throat is satisfied with the drink you have given it before scorching through nothing but sand and dry stones with your handy dandy grappling hook. A platformer where your bouncing on to trains and dodging fire balls with some pretty cool game play based on a successful swing will make you enjoy such a level especially with 8 secrets for you to collect to spice things up under the hot sunny flares.
Back in my days, when I was trapped in a desert the only thing I had were a pair of shoes, a purple sock and three tires (don't ask). A least Sandro 8708 give you more than that! Explore a Canyon-like desert filled with amazing grapping-hook gameplay. Personally I found that the best thing about this level is how smart some of its obstacles are, some of them I've never seen before! Swing, spin, jump and avoid the deathly cactuses as you make your way through this level, and be on the lookout for the best way to gather as many points as possible!
Also from the Showcase...
Played everything in the Spotlight and still looking for more?
These levels stand out from the crowd for a variety of reasons, so be sure to check them out!
- [LBPV]There are black bombs and red bombs, its your job using the magic of touch to swipe them into their according sections without messing up. See how long you can survive doing this task in Sort or 'Splode by smallant1
11-09-2014 #3
- hyperdude95
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Bat and Halloween
by FurryfansNito
JPN Name:コウモリとハロウィン(10/30 reupdated 装飾増加、恐怖度(?)アップ)「オリジナルコース」念願の2作目です。ごぶさたですね。(笑 )年中ハロウ ィン祭りで賑わうコースです。とってもやんちゃなコウモリやオオカミのファーリーファンがたく さん暮らして いて、レースをしにきたリビッツにイタズラするのが習わしだそうです。 以前のバー ジョンでは怖くないですって?そんな人のために大急ぎで新しい仕掛けを用意しましたよ!怖いと 思ったら心の 中で大きく叫びましょう、ね!
With the dark wings that fly in the mist of the night, a squeak and glide from hanging upside down comes a racer in a Halloween setting that features bats. Racing though a house with custom made objects in a spooky theme that are bigger than the average karter and cool weapons like a full functioning flying-animated bat which acts as a booster through those deep and dark hallways coated with terror. An enjoyable racer with plenty of thrills awaits.
Shame on me, I have no idea whatsoever what the description above is trying to communicate to us. It should probably contain: 'This level is so so so so so so awesome'. Prepare for the last wave of Halloween-esqueness in LBPK with this magnific track, filled with custom weapons which include but not limit to transforming into racing vampires during the race. The details in every object made for the race is a very nice touch, too, and you'll often find yourself wondering how did he put together some of the objects inside this level's haunted house. Get to your queue button, ready, set, go!
Halloween may be over but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate this awesome level! Race around a large mansion while dodging the many creatures that will try to block your path. Of course you'll have to watch out for your friends as well. With custom made obstacles this level is both tricky and fun. So if you didn't get your fill of Halloween, then this level is for you.
by scali134
Are you good enough? Fun battle great prizes...easy
If you are one of those people who wants to get soaked into something based on a first impression, the intro cut scene of this battle arena will surely convince you of the fun that lies ahead. Allure in the green fresh setting of a Garden with wonder.. the wonder of weaponry and blasting karts that are await to achieve the winning score. Drift with the foliage and enjoy the prizes scattered through the arena while showing your skills in Battle Garden.
There's no better way to start a playsession than with a level which has so much detail into it that it hurts. Specially if you're blown into a trizillion pieces when you were about to get the first place. My lack of skills aside, what is so good about this battle arena is that it is so detailed, that you almost feel like in a Story level. The scenery, the characters, the in-battle obstacles, it just mixes perfectly to bring us a happy, green, ecological, magical death arena. I wish that the upper levels were a little bit easier to reach (specially when playing with IAs who won't take advantage of the numerous shortcuts, bounce pads and whatnot), so if you can grab a sackbuddy to play with you can get your fun score multiplied by 3X. Either way, this is one of the best arenas I've played in quite a while. Get it into the good ol' queue!
Grab your friends and get ready to fight! You'll be weaving in and around the beautiful Garden dodging your fierce competitors many attempts to stop you in your tracks. You'll also want to look out for the many bugs that litter the area, hitting them may result in an explosion with kart parts going everywhere. With this level's amazing scenery you'll find yourself coming back to this rack time after time for all your battling needs.
Lakeside Caverns
by BULLETfmv4Lyfe
Race trough a scenic lake with deep unexplored cavern
It was early this year I actually learned about the word binomes and what it meant. Binomes are different environments, and usually these settings are taken with a designers eye and they use it as a theme to construction their own creation of what it should look like! Take the Binome of a Lake and this creator put their vision to show what they think it should be like, adding in an awesome cavern awaiting to be explored in this one awesome track.
So I was challenged to write a review it three words (not really): Simple, well done and amazing. Unfortunately I can't leave it like that so I'll have to add more words to it! What I dislike about some mind-blowing tracks is that, even though they have really nice visuals, the track design can be horrendous. Not this time around. Even though this track is fairly simple, it is perfectly built, and the graphic-gameplay balance is just great. Play this if you want to sit back and enjoy LBPK as it was meant to be played.
Also from the Showcase...
Played everything in the Spotlight and still looking for more?
These levels stand out from the crowd for a variety of reasons, so be sure to check them out!
- [LBPk] BOO! A general Halloween theme brought the tracks for us to ride on with the festive decorations of this spooky time of the year in Desdhemon: " Halloween" by BULLETfmv4Lyfe
- [LBPk] Put on your pirate hat and take your kart likes its your own ship with wheels on it and race at the Pirate Bay by Laku98
- [LBPk] Every desert has to have some type of hidden secret right? Well there is a random temple awaits your karts, race along to see whatTempio nel deserto by yantho has in its walls.
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Congrats to the spotlighted levels. And only nine days left (as of the time I posted this reply) until the release of LBP3. For now, hope we enjoy these great level.
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- Mr_Fusion
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Thank you for the kind words spotlight crew ;A; and congratz to all spotlighted!Twitteeeeerh
LittleBIGPlanet 2 Creations!: Da Vinci's Workshop
_Lunar Creators_
LittleBIGPlanet Vita Creations : Nights' Bright Sides and World of Skyland
11-10-2014 #7
A lot of links for karting don't work: you have to delete the first part until the second http...Please, visit and heart my LBPK tracks
-Subway Race
-Antigravity Zone
-Up in Downtown
-Tornado Apocalypse
-Myth: Greece & MYTHologie
-Solar System
-Science Laboratory
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Thanks for the words guys Well done
Twitter: Sandro8708
Heskezoo: http://lbp.me/v/qp3xvnb
Japan garden: http://vita.lbp.me/v/g2j1z
11-12-2014 #9
Woohoo! Thanks guys for spotlighting me My son was really excited to see my level on the computer just now I know you all put a lot of time into playing everyone's posted levels and that is a big commitment from you.
Wesfun, thanks for the cool vid. I love the outfit! BTW, my username is from the Maori language, and is pronounced ah-ra-tee-ah-tee-ah (it's phonetic like Latin languages). No one seems to get it right outside on New Zealand
Thanks again everyone, I am pumped for LBP3, yay!
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Member of the LBPC Spotlight CrewMember of the LBN Picks TeamMain Co-ordinator for the LittleBigPlanet MashupCo-ordinator for Creation Marathon 3: Re-CreatedCo-host of the LittleBigPlanet Playstation Home MeetsCo-oridnator of the Christmas Card and Wishlist ProjectsParticipant in the first LittleBigPlanet Hunger GamesJudge for many LBPC Fan-made Community Contests
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It is possible to use some USB hubs without a power supply, however, doing so may prevent the USB hub or certain high-power USB peripherals from operating. It is always recommended to use an included power supply with a USB hub when possible.
When a power adapter is not used on a hub that comes with a power adapter, power is drawn from the USB port on the computer and then divided between the ports on the hub. This reduces the power delivery to individual ports and high-powered USB peripherals, such as external hard drives, may not start.
On USB hubs that can use a power adapter, more power can be supplied to USB ports than what is possible with a single USB port.
If your USB peripherals require power adapters, they probably do not require power from the USB port and can be used on a USB hub without a power adapter. With USB peripherals that use power adapters, the USB ports on the hub are only used for data transfer and do not draw power from the hub.
USB peripherals that require low power (for example, keyboards and mice) can be used on hubs without a power adapter, in conjunction with other low-power USB peripherals. In this case, power is drawn from the computer's USB port, as described above.
When you troubleshoot issues with a USB hub, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
USB A-to-B cable
Computer USB port
USB peripheral(s)
To test your setup components, try the following:
Use the USB cable and USB peripheral(s) in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
Use a different USB cable, USB port, and USB peripheral in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.
When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:
Test each cable individually.
Use short cables when you are testing.
When you test the hub, make sure that you do the following:
If a power adapter is included, provide power to the USB hub.
Attach a USB peripheral. The USB hub will not appear in any hardware listings on your system, but USB devices do appear when they are connected.
Install the drivers for the USB peripheral.
Install the latest drivers for the USB controller and motherboard chipset.
Note: No drivers or software are required for the USB hub to work with your operating system. The USB hub works independently of software and works with any operating system.
When testing your USB peripherals, make sure that you do the following:
If required, attach external power.
Confirm that the peripheral works on a standard USB port.
If the USB peripheral(s) can be detected on a standard USB port and not on the hub, do the following:
Use a new USB A-to-B cable.
Test your setup using basic USB peripherals, such as a keyboard or mouse.
Test using another USB port.
If the USB device does not work after your computer has been in extended hibernation, it is likely that Windows has automatically turned off the USB Root hub to save power.
The steps below outline how to configure the USB root hub to stay on during hibernation, to prevent this from happening.
Windows 10 / 8
- On your keyboard, press the Windows key + X and select Control Panel.
- Click Hardware and Sound, then click Power Options.
- Click Change plan settings for the plan you want to change.
- Click Change advanced power settings.
- Click the plus sign (+) next to "USB settings" and "USB selective suspend setting" to expand the options and change the setting to Disabled.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows 7 / Vista
- Click the Start button and select Control Panel.
- Click Hardware and Sound, then click Power Options.
- Click Change plan settings for the plan you want to change.
- Click Change advanced power settings.
- Click the plus sign (+) next to "USB settings" and "USB selective suspend setting" to expand the options and change the setting to Disabled.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows XP
- On your desktop, right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties.
- Click the Device Manager tab.
- Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the arrow to the left of it.
- Right-click the first USB Root Hub device and select Properties.
- Click the Power Management tab.
- Clear the box next to Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
- Repeat steps 4-7 for any remaining devices in the Universal Serial Bus Controllers section with "Root Hub" in the name.
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
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It is a cruel, unfathomable world that allows Hilary Duff to release a greatest hits album before Jay-Z, but fear not; Hova's got his own collection in the pipeline—and now, after months of speculation, we have a track list.
It may surprise you.
The Hits Collection Volume 1, set for November 22 release, is a pretty pop-heavy compilation from Mr. Carter; it's chock full of post-Blueprint period crossover hits, including "Empire State of Mind," of course, but also such dubious entries as "Run This Town" and "'03 Bonnie & Clyde." Jay-Z eschews some seemingly shoo-in picks, such as his first single, "Dead Presidents" (off 1996's Reasonable Doubt) and the still-ubiquitous club crawler "Jigga What, Jigga Who," for this top-40 fare. A second planned disc will include his remixes of DJ Khaled's "Go Hard" and Young Jeezy's "My President."
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Of course, the Roc-a-Fella business guru would never release just one effort when a full-scale media blitz is possible; November 16 also sees the release of his memoir, Decoded, which surely will be fascinating. For his literary release, he's teamed up with Microsoft search engine Bing for an interactive scavenger hunt in which passages and pages of the book will be reprinted on unusual spaces and then also online. We don't totally understand this concept yet, but we don't have Jay-Z's $150 million Live Nation contract, either, so more power to everyone involved.
Full tracklist for The Hits Collection Volume 1:
01 Public Service Announcement (Interlude)
02 Run This Town [ft. Rihanna and Kanye West]
03 '03 Bonnie & Clyde [ft. Beyoncé]
04 Encore
05 I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
06 Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
07 D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)
08 99 Problems
09 Empire State of Mind [ft. Alicia Keys]
10 Dirt Off Your Shoulder
11 Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
12 Show Me What You Got
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I seem to have tried all the various suggested methods for installing ubuntu on a mbp, but can't seem to get anything that works and was wondering if anyone has run into any new problems with the latest non-retina models?
I have a core i7 in my macbook, and model identifier is MacBookPro9,2. I have partitioned my HD using disk utility and have 700gig free space ready for the install (I haven't removed OSX Lion, it is still there in a 50gig partition).
I am just getting a blank screen with a blinking cursor (unresponsive) in the top left whenever I boot from the disk. I left it for 20 minutes and nothing ever happened. This was without any boot manager, just holding "c" on startup.
Attempted remedies:
I have downloaded the 64 ubuntu iso from their site 3 times now and burned 4 separate discs to rule out some kind of corruption or burn error. I burned one in OSX Lion 10.7.4 and 3 on my windows 7 pc.
I tried holding "alt" instead and then navigating to the windows disc to boot. Same thing happens, blank blinking unresponsive cursor. I also tried going to the EFI disc which actually brings up a menu (after saying "error prefix is not set") asking if I want to install ubuntu, test for errors or partition. All three options lead me to an unresponsive blank screen (some without cursors).
I downloaded and installed rEFIt and if I hold "alt" on startup a linux penguin (Boot Linux from CD) appears in my boot options, along with the apple boot, and two others that I'm not sure of: "Boot EFI\boto\bootx64.efi from" and "Boot Legacy OS from". The "Boot Linux from CD" just takes me to the blank blinking cursor screen; again, I left if for 10+ minutes and nothing.
I heard that the detection of the graphics card might be a problem and that I need change to nomodeset, but I have tried pressing F6 in all of the boot menus listed above and no options appear.
Does anyone have any other suggested routes or can you see what I might have done wrong?


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Whether it's a new school being built or an older one being refurbished, the school building must support the work of the school. And it's up to educators and school architects to make sure that it does.
I recently met with a group of architects who specialize in educational structures - at their annual statewide conference. They were meeting with educators from several school districts who were looking to either design new buildings or remodel current buildings to promote middle schooling.
Over the years, I have worked with design teams building new middle schools and transforming junior highs into middle schools, so I was particularly interested in meeting with them.
The group focused on the physical specifications that would support the educational programs and organizational beliefs in their buildings and thus promote teaching and learning. The types of buildings fell into four categories:
- Designs of the 1940s -- Centralized areas for cafeteria, gym, and auditorium; long, straight corridors with rooms sprouting from each side.
- Designs of the 1950s -- Basically the same as that of the 1940s, but a little more modern, with updated materials and colors.
- Designs of the 1980s and 1990s -- Pods, larger rooms with movable walls, and planning areas for teams of teachers.
- Designs of the Future
Taking what we knew about the teaching, learning, and development of young adolescents, we developed specifications to guide the remodeling or new design of a middle school building.
Buildings Built in the 1940s and 1950s
A school built in the 1940s or 1950s cannot be totally deconstructed and rebuilt or completely reconfigured. However, a school design team working with knowledgeable architects can make simple cosmetic and structural changes that support middle school programs of the 21st century. Here are some ways to do that:
- Enhance the school-within-a school concept. Designate whole hallways as separate "schools." Assign each hallway a different name and color. Paint the doorjambs in each hall with the designated color. Create a display case and other areas for each "school."
- Decorate the school-within-a-school. Use a theme decided by the members of the "school." Promote a common vision relating to teaching, learning, and young adolescents. Display lots of student work from the team's students.
- Support team planning. Remodel classrooms and other areas to provide a place for teaching teams to meet. Designate an area in each school-within-a-school as a team space with areas for one-on-one conferencing and group meetings.
- Support team teaching. Remodel a storage area as multiple teaching spaces. Create a media center or large group area within each "school" and create spaces for team teaching. Prepare areas that teachers can use to move students into various groupings to accommodate differentiated approaches.
- Replace walls with movable dividers, which provide the option for creating space for large group presentations and work areas for bigger projects and groups.
- Replace individual desks and heavy-to-move student-desk combinations with tables and chairs to facilitate grouping, student movement, project work, and classroom organization.
- Move student lockers or storage spaces into each school-within-a-school. If that's not possible, assign students lockers in areas that are close to the assigned school or their assigned teacher team and hallway.
Buildings Built in the 1980s or 1990s
In the 1980s and 1990s, the research on middle schools was widely acknowledged. Educators and architects who designed and built buildings during these years spent a lot of time discussing educational philosophies, characteristics of young adolescents, and developmentally appropriate programs for middle schools.
As a result, these schools have areas for large group instruction; flexible spaces for a variety of instructional activities; areas for teachers to confer with each other, students, and parents; and other elements that facilitate communities of up to 300 students. Furnishings were consciously selected to accommodate middle school students and programs -- different size tables and individualized student chairs that are sturdy but easily moved. A student's storage area is placed in proximity to his or her "community" or "pod" or school-within-a-school.
The issue for these schools is the ongoing use of the facility. All schools need to renew regularly and systematically their commitment to school improvement and middle school philosophies and programs.
Remarkably, there are also schools built in the 1980s and 1990s that have the "footprints" (basic floor plan design) of those built in the 1940s and 1950s. In these cases, the educational leaders were committed to the outdated programs of a junior high. These districts may have used a design team of teachers and community members, but they did not include the research on the young adolescent or middle schooling or teaming. As a result, the schools often have updated features such as a centralized media center or an open cafeteria space, but the rooms are off long, straight hallways, the lockers are evenly spaced along the hallways, and the rooms have those heavy, individual student desk/book storage combinations.
Buildings of the Future
One of the visionary architects at the conference challenged the group by saying, "Educators and design teams should not think of teaching spaces in the traditional sense, but should think of buildings and teaching spaces in entirely new ways." That comment started a brainstorming session that generated the following ideas:
- Create wetlands areas on the school property with teaching spaces near the wetlands, or within the building that surrounds the wetlands.
- Design no classrooms. Build the school in pods, and within each pod, design wide open spaces with a recessed forum for larger group presentations and flexible dividers to allow for sectioning space as needed.
- Create multiple data ports and use technology in multiple and imaginative ways.
- Have separate areas in the school, or in each school-within-the-school, that feature integrated instruction and that are career-related with appropriate instructional tools and access to real-life applications, such as forestry, telecommunications, arts, and economics.
These are just a few of the ideas, but they demonstrate the notion of designing schools that are consistent with the needs of young adolescents, middle school reform, and teaching and learning in the future.
Three Design Elements That Can Improve Any Middle School
Educators and designers can improve the design of any middle school building by incorporating the following three elements:
- Make the ceilings high and use ceiling materials that cannot be damaged easily. And don't put sprinkler pipes at jump or "chinning" level. Middle school students like to jump to see if they can touch the ceilings.
- Design wide halls with durable materials and carpeting to curb noise and reduce accidental damage. Large groups of students can be loud and physical. When middle school students move, they usually do so on the run -- while calling out to a friend down the hall. They touch and bump each other a lot.
- Provide lots of natural light. Light enhances visibility and provides a connection to the outside world. Research shows that diminished natural light during winter months can cause several conditions that negatively impact learning: depression, reduced mental stimulation, chronic drowsiness, and lethargic mental and physical behavior. And this age group enjoys a connection to the outside world.
While it is the staff that must understand young adolescents, their developmental needs, and the programs that address this age group -- it is the school building that must provide appropriate spaces to support the teaching and learning environment. It's up to educators and school architects to make sure that it does. The school building is a silent but significant partner in carrying out the work of the middle school.
Other Articles by Pete Lorain
» Brain Development in Young Adolescents -- Good news for middle school teachers.
» Squirming Comes Naturally to Middle School Students -- Physical changes trigger behavioral changes.
Pete Lorain, author of articles on middle schooling and other education issues, currently works under private contract. Prior to retirement, he served as a high school teacher, counselor, and administrator; middle school principal and director at the district level; director of human resources; and president of National Middle School Association from 1996 to 1997.


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1601 Sansom St.
Opened: June 9, 2012
Fresh and healthy ingredients are the two priorities at Honeygrow, serving stir-fry dishes as well as mix salads and smoothies to keep foodies happy. Treat yourself to a smoothie with interesting flavors like mango, mint, and ginger. Its about time that being healthy was made easy, and here at Honeygrow, every option you could pick is better than the fast food place near you.
Ballard Pizza Company
5107 Ballard Ave. NW
Open: Delivery service started in June
Big portions of pizza, for cheap prices? Ummm yes! Ballard Pizza Company gives a lot of options for thin crust pizza from Hawaiian, salami, broccoli and garlic, to pork belly, and has a large beer selection as well. They have counter and table service so whether you plan on a quick meal, or want to schmooze for a while you have both options, this place puts an emphasis on quality toppings and big portions so you won't leave hungry.
The Alley Bar at Rowes Wharf
70 Rowes Wharf
Opened: June 25
This restaurant is literally located in an alley between Boston Harbor and Atlantic Avenue. The new hot spot includes 60-seat tables, full stocked bar, flat-screen outdoor TVs, and patio heaters. Food is available and some of the specialties include, tortillas, smoked salmon bruschetta, and a grilled ham and boursin cheese sandwich. You can't take the cat out of the alley, but you can take the alley out of the cat.
Piccolo Sogno Due
340 N. Clark St.
Opened: Mid-June
Dive into Italian seafood dishes with Chicago's new restaurant Piccolo Sogno Due. Open for lunch and dinner, this 140-seat restaurant is sure to give you an international experience. With outdoor patio seating, and a large main dining room that can be broken up for private parties, this restaurant gives you many options to dine and enjoy your meal. Service is great and your meal is sure to be tasty and give you that classic Italian stamp right on your pallet.
Belly Q
1400 W. Randolph St.
Opening Soon
Chilled soba noodles and marinated eggplant are some little teasers that chef Bill Kim is tantalizing food addicts with to get them excited about his new restaurant Belly Q. The place has a focus on Asian barbecue, which sounds delicious! Bill Kim by teaming up with Cornerstone Restaurant Group to bring to life Belly Q. Previously Bill Kim has opened up Urbanbelly, and Belly Shack that both take on Asian cuisine with a twist, and now Kim has done it again. Judging by the dishes Kim has publically displayed it looks like Belly Q is going to be great.
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Experience the modern Lobby Lounge and discover a Naples, FL, restaurant designed for a new decade. Bites restaurant features flavorful small tastes, or tapas, from an innovative menu of American regional cuisine which enhances and adds variety to the overall guest experience.
Featuring small tastes of popular dishes, such as crab cake hushpuppies, beef short rib sliders and shrimp potstickers, along with specialty martinis and classic cocktails, the new menu allows guests to sample smaller portions of tempting cuisine with more than 30 menu items. Prices range from $6- $14, based on items selected and portion size.
While sharing experiences in a casual, sophisticated setting, diners at this distinctive tapas restaurant in Naples, FL, will relax to the sounds of live contemporary music with an accent on the colorful style of Latin America.
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Good morning Guy. I'm am looking for info on the A7r with an IR filter. I have looked in the Fun with thread and haven't seen any mentioned yet(there are quite a few pages). I also did a search to no avail.
o if you have any experience or opinion or a link with something like an R72 I could use it. Looking for images like I get from my M8.2.
Thanks Lynn
Good Morning Guy; I need some advice on posting pics to the tech cam images forum thread. I just posted one and its looks small on the page. Others have nice large images with white borders.... how is that accomplished?? Sorry for the neophyte question. The upload window has overwhelmed my remaining functioning neurons! :-) Thanks for any help....
Hi Guy. Someone is spamming the forum now ;-) (the analog group)
Hi Guy,
I just tried to post a message, but get a message saying I don't have permission. Any idea why?
Guy..... how to I upload an image that is not constrained to the 'thumbnail box' and size constrained. Links don't work nor do direct uploads. Others have figured this out but not me. Can you help?
Hi Guy - trying to post an ad - I have paid using paypal twice now and the system still will not let me post my ad - can you help me??
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Now, I do not mean to endorse Walls ice-cream here at all, but I do have memories associated with the brand (and others), and figured this would be a good time to note them.
1. I like the placement of the Cornetto ice-cream. Walls (a Unilever brand) penetrated the Pakistan market in the mid-1990s. I spent a few summers in Karachi, and every kid and teen in the neighborhood would run after the Walls-wallah. One couldn't help but feel somewhat bad for the ice-candy man (ice-candy is popularly known as 'gola-ganda'), whose products offered a paradox in decision-making, for they were the high-risk/high-reward type (the risk of a sore throat or unclean water in the product, the reward of a better treat if the water and syrups used were clean).
- A couple of summers into the Walls era, when we would sometimes be at the cricket grounds on hot summer afternoons, we would look forward to the Walls-wallah's musical rickshaw to a point where the ice-creams, particularly the Cornettos, became an extension of our diets. For better or for worse.
- Then again, having lived in India for nearly a decade before spending some time in Pakistan, I was still probably more of a Cadbury's Dollops ice-cream person any way. Their black-currant ice-creams were the best-in-class! But my favorite ice-cream parlor was by far Snowman's on Bhulabhai Desai Road. It was part of a weekend routine of sorts.
- And there was the Yankee Doodle ice-cream parlor outside Hotel Natraj on Marine Drive (very close to where I lived), which was quite the rage back in the day as well. And let's not forget the Kwality brand, which is now (you got it) 'Kwality-Walls'! (If you are a fan of ice-cream brands in India, you will enjoy this post at Youth Curry.)
2. Amrita Rao is not a surprising Bollywood choice for Jal's video. If my Pakistani friends in the U.S. offer a fair indicator, Amrita Rao is a fan-favorite in Pakistan, for Vivah (2006) was a big hit there.
Here is the commercial for a Walls ice-cream product with the same song in the backdrop. Speaking of Jal, I really enjoyed their recent release titled Boondh (which means 'drop' as in 'drop of water'). And here is a prediction -- if former Jal vocalist Atif Aslam can be as successful as he has been in Bollywood (what with songs like 'Woh Lamhein' from Zeher (2005), or Pehli Nazar from Race (2008) ), surely, current vocalist Farhan Saeed can do better. In my humble opinion, he has absolutely outdone his counterpart in their near-concurrent album releases!


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Gnocchi With Butter Thyme Sauce
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 russet potato - (abt 1 lb)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
- 1 large egg beaten to blend
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup shaved Pecorino Romano
Servings 4
Step 1
Cook the butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat until it begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the thyme leaves. Set aside.
Pierce the potato all over with a fork. Microwave the potato until tender, turning once, about 12 minutes. Cut the potato in half and scoop the flesh into a large bowl; discard the skin. Using a fork, mash the potato well. Mash in the salt and pepper. Mix in 3 tablespoons of the egg; discard the remaining egg. Sift the flour over the potato mixture and knead just until blended.
Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece between your palms and the work surface into a 1/2-inch-diameter rope (about 20 inches long). Cut the dough into 1-inch pieces. Roll each piece of dough over a wooden paddle with ridges or over the tines of a fork to form grooves in the dough.
Cook the gnocchi in a large pot of boiling salted water until the gnocchi rise to the surface, about 1 minute. Continue cooking until the gnocchi are tender, about 4 minutes longer. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the gnocchi to the hot thyme-butter in the skillet. Toss to coat.
Spoon the gnocchi and butter sauce into shallow bowls. Top with the Pecorino and serve.
This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
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In this lesson, students connect with Island of the Blue Dolphins by looking at the text through three literary lenses: a mirror that allows them to find themselves in the text world, a microscope through which to understand the text's literary elements, and a telescope that helps them see beyond the text. Students first reflect on the meanings of courage and adversity through journal writing and skits. They then read the novel with a focus on Karana's character, setting, and vocabulary. Next, students reflect on the story by imagining how they would have reacted in the same situations faced by Karana. After sharing journal responses, students look outwards to their community for people who have overcome adversity with courage, and brainstorm ways they could recognize these people. The lesson works well with English Language Learners (ELLs) and includes strategies for working with students at all levels of English proficiency.
Story Map: Using this online tool, students can complete and print a character map, conflict map, resolution map, or setting map after reading a story or as they plan their own piece of writing.
In many classrooms, teachers are faced with the challenges associated with teaching literature to students whose first language is not English. These English Language Learners come to us with a range of English language skills and often struggle with literature instruction. Pamela Sissi Carroll and Deborah J. Hasson state that ELL students "feel their confidence crumble when they enter language arts classrooms." Moreover, they assert that "Many ELLs will be reluctant to use personal language to discuss or write about their initial reactions to literary texts, since they may be uncomfortable with or unaccustomed to sharing personal ideas in a public forum." While ELLs with more advanced English skills are able to communicate in social situations, they often falter when they are faced with in-depth discussions of literary themes and elements.
Carroll and Hasson describe a literature-based process that takes the needs of ELLs into account by asking students to explore a text in three ways: connect with the text world as if looking into a mirror, understand the elements of literary arts by looking at the text as if through a microscope, and apply ideas from the text to broader social considerations as if looking through a telescope (p. 22). This approach, which welcomes all students into the literary community, can be modified for all levels of English proficiency while addressing students' "sociocultural needs."
Further Reading
Carroll, Pamela Sissi and Deborah J. Hasson. "Helping ELLs Look at Stories through Literary Lenses." Voices from the Middle 11.4 (May 2004): 20-26.


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'Anarcho-Transexual' Hacker Returns with New Scam Site
Hoan Ton-That, the parodically Left Coast-y San Francisco coder linked to an earlier virus, appears to have resurfaced with a new website, Fastforwarded.com, which aims to coax passwords from users.
The new site appears to be identical, save for the name, to ViddyHo.com, a site which spread via instant messenger. The messages, generated automatically by the ViddyHo worm, promised a video once the user followed a link and logged in using a Gmail username and password. The worm then logged into that user's account and blasted everyone on his or her contact list with new messages.
Ton-That, whose Twitter bio reads "Anarcho-Transexual Afro-Chicano American Feminist Studies Major," runs an iPhone-app startup called HappyAppy. Fastforwarded.com has a copyright notice from HappyAppy on its pages. Here's its FAQ:
What is fastforwarded.com?
Fast Forwarded is the easiest way to share content with your friends on instant messenger networks like AIM, ICQ, MSN and GTalk.
Is fastforwarded.com a phishing site?
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Did fastforwarded.com use to be viddyho.com?
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I have a question!
Please email us at email@example.com. We do listen and reply.
Nice try. The makers of Safari and Firefox already list Fastforwarded.com as a "phishing" site, one that tries to fraudulently extract passwords from users. After the ViddyHo worm spread, police began looking for Ton-That. This new attack suggests they never nabbed the hacker, whose code is still at large on the Internet.


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THE ISSUE The recent debacle in the state Senate demonstrates yet again that New York state government needs an overhaul.
OUR OPINION Start with a convention to change the state constitution; lawmakers and lobbyists need not attend.
"Since the question of whether New York should call a Constitutional Convention was last rejected in 1997, I believe things in state government, and all across New York, have only gotten worse."
With that extraordinary understatement, Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb of Canandaigua has succinctly explained why it's time for the politicians, lobbyists and other entrenched interests in Albany to step aside — or be similarly swept.
His call for a "People's Constitutional Convention" comes while what he has called the "growing dysfunction, gridlock and partisanship" of earlier this summer is fresh in the minds of disgusted voters across the state.
Kolb noted that the convention "should be non-partisan, representative of the diverse demography and geography of our state, and be comprised of citizen legislators who can bring Main Street values and common sense to fixing the problems plaguing state government."
What he means is no delegations from the current majority Democrats, none from Kolb's minority GOP, none from the unions, and none from the lobbyists and others who make their living trying to influence those listed above.
Simply put, our state Legislature is beyond broken. One way to help fix it would be to set up a mechanism for seating a new lieutenant governor when the position is left vacant, as it was when Paterson ascended from lieutenant governor to governor in March 2008.
Part of the lieutenant governor's job is to break ties in the state Senate, and a tie vote, you may recall, was at the heart of June's state Senate abomination — an indefensible waste of taxpayer money and an inexplicable display of power-grabbing that saw both Republicans and Democrats rewarding a pair of self-interested Dem-ocratic senators who seemed happy to sell their allegiance to the highest bidder. The imbroglio left the balance of power in the Senate temporarily split at 31-31 and, with no lieutenant governor to break the tie, all work ceased.
Because the state constitution includes no provision for appointing, anointing, electing, crowning or otherwise naming a lieutenant governor, the best way to start that process seems to be to amend the constitution.
A Siena College Poll released on Monday reported that 54 percent of voters say they are "completely frustrated with our government and wish we could throw them all out and elect new leaders," while 40 percent say "it's a difficult time" and lawmakers are "doing the best they can to improve conditions for all New Yorkers."
They're being kind.
Pollster Steven Greenberg explained that "by a 63-25 percent margin, voters support having a state constitutional convention, including a majority of voters from every party, every region, every religion, every race, and every age group. While the issue of a convention is not popular with many elected officials, it is with their constituents."
Albany, for too long, has operated based on what's popular with elected officials rather than constituents. It's time the latter had a say in the way their state is being mismanaged, and a people's convention is one way for that to happen.
Those who have so long been part of the problem have ceded their chance to be part of the solution.
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Dr. Cynthia Powell of N.C. Children's Hospital and Dr. Jonathan Berg of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center will answer your questions in a live Facebook chat at noon (12 p.m.) Eastern time on Thursday, Sept. 26.
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Two University of North Carolina School of Medicine researchers who lead an effort to sequence the entire genome of 400 infants as part of an NIH-funded study will answer your questions in a live Facebook chat at noon (12 p.m.) Eastern time on Thursday, Sept. 26.
The chat with Dr. Cynthia Powell and Dr. Jonathan Berg will take place on UNC Health Care's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/unchealthcare. You can sign up to have an email reminder sent to you here.
Researchers at UNC plan to sequence the entire genome of 400 infants to determine what useful clinical data can be acquired through the tests. In conjunction with the testing, the UNC team has partnered with Research Triangle Park-based RTI International to develop educational and consent tools to determine how best to educate parents and physicians about the test and its results.
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0 Meter Dash: 1:08.77
600 Meter Run: 1:28.79
2013 Outdoor Track: Named to the All-NEC First Team for his impressive performance at the NEC Championships...Placed first in the 400m dash finals at the NECs with his time of 48.29, qualifying for IC4A competition...Ran the final leg of the 4x400m relay at the NECs, helping CCSU to a fourth place finish, crossing the finish line in an IC4A qualifying time of 3:17.50...Also helped the NEC 4x100m relay team qualify for the IC4As registering a time of 42.09.
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2012 Outdoor Track: Earned third place with his career-best 48.01 in the 400 meter dash at the NEC Outdoor Championships, qualifying for IC4A competition...Ran the third leg of the 4x100 meter relay at the NEC Championships, the team finished third with a time of 41.72 and qualified for IC4A competition...Earned sixth place for Central running the final leg of the 4x400 meter relay at the NEC Championships, the team clocked a time of 3:18.74...Earned a seventh place overall finish in the 200 meter dash at the Holy Cross Invitational with his career-best time of 22.35.
2012 Indoor Track: Placed sixth in the 400 meter dash at the NEC Indoor Championships with a time of 50.55...Ran the first leg of the 4x400 meter relay at the NEC Indoor Championships, the team finished fifth, crossing the finish line in 3:24.63.
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Back From the Holidays — How Did Those Senior Care Conversations Go?
Old sibling dynamics can bubble to the surface when there are disagreements about the care of senior parents.
A New Definition of "Healthy Aging"
Not so long ago, the term "healthy aging" was used for those lucky elders who escaped illness and disability. But today, experts are thinking in a different way.
Six Ways Family Caregivers Can Practice Self-Compassion
Treating ourselves with kindness and consideration isn't always easy — but it's a life skill worth learning!
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A new study links a sedentary lifestyle with 14 fatal conditions. This should motivate us all to get off the couch, and to help senior loved ones do the same.
Is Multigenerational Living Right for Our Family?
More households today have two, three and even four generations under the same roof. What's behind this trend, and what can help the arrangement succeed?
Pain Control Without Opioids: What Are the Options?
Senior patients are finding it much less likely that a doctor will prescribe codeine, oxycontin or hydrocodone, even after surgery. Does this mean their pain will go untreated?
The Other Senior Weight Problem
Today we read so much about the many negative health effects of obesity. But for seniors, being underweight can be just as bad. Why do seniors experience unintended weight loss, and what can be done?
Five Caregiving Lessons We Can Learn From Our Ancient Past
Humans of long, long ago took care of their elders. It may have helped our species survive, say experts.
We're Three Time Zones Apart. How Can I Take Care of Mom and Dad?
When you live far away from elderly loved ones, the term "long-distance relationship" takes on new meaning!
Preserving Your Loved One's Dignity With Home Care
Person-centered care helps seniors feel more independent, and normalizes family relationships.
Five Signs a Family Caregiver Needs Help
When should you worry about a friend who is providing care for an elderly loved one?
Should You Quit Your Job to Care for a Loved One?
Before making the decision, consider the pros and cons, and optional solutions.
Five Caregiver Pet Peeves
The brother who never visits … the friend who does, but ignores your loved one … the "swooper" … If you have a friend or family member who is caring for an elderly loved one, you'll want to check out this list of things not to do.
For Seniors, Delirium Is a Hospital Hazard
Families should learn the symptoms of this condition so they can alert medical personnel if needed.
"I'm Not a Caregiver … Yet!"
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Men Underestimate Their Risk of Osteoporosis
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June 15 Is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Senior care experts call for increased resources to fight this growing crime.
In-Home Care Supports Good Nutrition for People With Alzheimer's
March Is National Nutrition Month, a good time to focus on the special dietary challenges of seniors who are living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia.
When the Caregiving Dynamic Is Complicated
What happens when you agree to provide care for an elderly parent, but your relationship with Mom or Dad has been difficult?
Was "Drink Less Alcohol" on Your List of New Year's Resolutions?
Did you know that seniors today consume more alcohol than their counterparts of previous generations? This can put their health at serious risk.
Protecting Senior Loved Ones From Air Pollution
Tiny particles in the air we breathe can damage our heart, lungs and brain. Older adults are at highest risk.
Wintertime Wellness for Senior Loved Ones
Icy sidewalks, power outages, and darker days that can lead to depression … what can we do to help our elderly relatives stay safe and healthy during the winter months?
Seven Myths That Lead to Caregiver Guilt
November is Family Caregivers Month. Learn about a set of "I shoulds" that can make even the most conscientious caregiver feel bad.
A Labor Day Salute to Senior Workers
More older Americans than ever are working past the traditional age of retirement. How are companies changing to meet their needs?
Talking About Suicide With Senior Loved Ones
Older adults are at higher risk of suicide, and this age group also is the least likely to bring up the subject with family, friends or their doctor.
Helping Senior Relatives Get the Hang of Facebook
Today's families keep in touch through social media. If older loved ones aren't on board, they can miss out.
Preserving Social Connections When a Loved One Has Alzheimer's
The need to spend time with others is a powerful human need, even when a person is living with memory loss.
Online Buzz: Touchscreen Tech Trends Are Helping Grandparents Connect!
Many older adults have been left out of the communications revolution, but new senior-friendly technologies promise to remedy that.
Is This Senior Patient Ready to Go Home?
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Are you or a loved one moving to a smaller place? Here are some tips to make the process more manageable.
Home Care Helps Seniors Who Are Living With Heart Failure
Exercise, diet and ongoing medical monitoring ensure the best quality of life for seniors with heart failure—yet the condition makes it hard to do these things.
Activities to Encourage Engagement in People With Dementia
Apathy is a common symptom of Alzheimer's disease. What can families do when a loved one seems withdrawn from the world around them?
When Family Caregiving Is Your Second Job
Today, more than half of family caregivers are also in the workforce. How can they successfully balance their two roles?
Paying for In-Home Care
Home care helps millions of seniors remain safe and independent in their own homes. Most families pay for home care themselves, but they should be aware of all their options.
Talking to Senior Loved Ones About Scams
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Online Buzz: Backyard, High-Tech Cottages for Seniors Provide Peace of Mind for Caregivers
Here's an innovative new supportive housing option for older adults.
Eight Tips for New Caregivers
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When Your Loved One Comes Home From the Hospital
Maybe you've heard the term "quicker and sicker"? It's true that patients are discharged from the hospital sooner these days after surgery or an illness.
Getting More Caregiving Help From Your Siblings
When the needs of aging parents change, one adult child often ends up doing the lion's share of the caregiving. Maybe this child lives nearby while others don't. Maybe she gets along better with Mom or Dad. Maybe he is in a better position to ask for flextime at work. Gender assumptions might be a factor—Princeton University researcher Angelina Grigoryeva recently confirmed that in the U.S., daughters still provide more than twice the amount of care to aging parents.
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Deciding to Serve as a Family Caregiver: Eight Factors to Consider
In our rapidly aging society, more and more of us find ourselves transitioning into the role of caregiver for an older relative.
Online Buzz: Spousal Family Caregivers
For many couples, the "in sickness and in health" marriage vow plays out later in life with one of the spouses caring for the other. Perhaps an older spouse faces a chronic medical condition like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease or is recovering from a stroke or undergoing cancer treatment. Whenever an elderly husband or wife takes on a greater care role for the other spouse, a number of physical, emotional and financial challenges can occur.
Do Caregivers Delay the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease?
Families may overlook cognitive and behavioral changes that could mean a loved one has Alzheimer's disease.
Online Buzz: Is Your Senior Loved One's Money Safe?
At first, the signs of misuse of a senior's finances may seem quite innocuous—an unpaid bill or purchase of an item the older person doesn't need. However, these may be initial warning signs that can lead to large or unexplained bank account withdrawals or transfers, unfamiliar signatures on checks and documents, and changes in banks, attorneys or wills.
Alzheimer's Caregiving: Can You Help Too Much?
A common misperception is that most people with Alzheimer's disease live in nursing homes or other care facilities. While supportive living communities provide a safe living environment for many people with dementia, the majority live at home, supported by our nation's 15 million Alzheimer's family caregivers.
Aging at Home ... With Robots?
Robots have the potential to help older adults with daily activities that can become more challenging with age. But are people willing to use this new technology? A study by the Georgia Institute of Technology indicates the answer is yes, unless the tasks involve personal care or social activities.
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The debate on video game violence may take an interesting turn down the road, as a bill passed by the Senate will require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct an investigation into how electronic media of all types affects children. The Children and Media Research and Advancement Act (CAMRA) was sponsored by Sen. Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) and backed by a small, bipartisan group of senators including Evan Bayh (D-IN), Rick Santorum (R-PA), and Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY).
CAMRA is not the first bit of video-game-related legislation to find its way into the US Senate. Last year, Sen. Clinton and Sen. Lieberman introduced the Family Entertainment Protection Act, which would get the government into the game ratings business while punishing retailers selling M-rated games to children. That bill has languished in committee since its introduction, while the video game industry has gone on the offensive in trying to get retailers to better comply with the ESRB's ratings system.
CAMRA's goal is to "examine the role and positive and negative impact of electronic media in children's and adolescents' cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and behavior development." It directs the CDC award grants for research that looks at the impact of media combined with other factors such as parental involvement and length of exposure.
Although a number of different types of media are listed, our attention was immediately caught by the terms "interactive video games." Video game violence is a hot button issue lately, with a number of states passing legislation that would regulate or bar the sale of certain video game titles to minors. None of the legislation has managed to stand up to judicial review so far, due to a number of factors.
The science of video game legislation
Most relevant to our discussion is the lack of any sort of scientific consensus that video game violence has an adverse effect on children and leads to real-world violence. The state of Louisiana took an interesting approach in its attempt to bar the sales of violent video games to children in June, when it introduced studies purporting to find a link between video game and real-world violence into the legislative record. When the law was inevitably overturned, Judge James Brady of the US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana took a dim view of the evidence, calling it "sparse" and saying that it "could hardly be called in any sense reliable."
Being able to draw a line of causation between video game violence and real-world violence is crucial for those who want to regulate the sale of video games by law. In the case of the Louisiana legislation, the bill's writers attempted to tweak the Miller Test to cover video games. The Miller Test derives from the case of Miller v. California and defines whether speech can be considered obscene based on community standards; sexual content; and any literary, artistic, political, or scientific value it might have. The Louisiana law essentially substituted "violent video game content" for "obscene sexual content."
Without any sort of well-established, scientific link between video game violence and real-world violence, the court system will continue to frown on attempts to limit sales of video games based on violent content. Studies conducted so far have failed to find a consistent link, with some showing that violent video games can numb players to real violence while others conclude that playing violent video games does not result in real-world aggression.
CAMRA will now be sent on to the House of Representatives for consideration. If passed, expect two things: a barrage of government studies on video game violence, and a continued lack of a consistent link between video game violence and real-world violence.
Further reading
- S.1902: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize funding for the establishment of a program on children and the media within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study the role and impact of electronic media in the development of children.
- Video game violence and the brain
- Congress seeks truth in video game ratings
- ESRB to game firms: lying will cost one million dollars


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On 11 Aug 1998 06:47:21 -0700, larryc at teleport.com (Larry Caldwell) >> Good luck. The pickles sound fantastic. > >I've also had very good results pressure canning chanterelles. Probably >the most spectacular mushroom I ever canned was lactarius sanguifluua, >which colored the broth a light ruby color. > >-- Larry > Great idea ! I suppose any mushroom of the genus would have that property due to the latex that characterizes the genus. Unfortunately, if memory serves me, I think a great many of the other species with latex colored purple, blue, violet, ect. are poisonous but I'll have to check more closely as they would be, as you say, spectacular when canned. Remove ! from address to reply