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Tim McGraw is used to exerting a huge amount of control over his music and acting careers, but he has to give up some of that control when it comes to raising his three daughters with his wife, Faith Hill . Their oldest, Gracie , is 16 years old now, and Tim admits he was a big ball of nerves when he first became a parent.
He tells ABC News Radio, "I think you start out being terrified by it, and as the years go by, you sort of grow along with 'em, and you start learning different ways to sort of just relax. And for me, that's been the hardest part, is just relax."
As Gracie prepares to leave the nest, Tim is confident in the values and lessons he and Faith have instilled in her over the years. Some of Gracie's lessons had to be learned the hard way, but her mom and dad have been there to help her carry on.
Tim says of his parenting philosophy, "I think you sort of act as a gutter guard. You just sort of stand there with your arms out and just sort of catch 'em if they start falling. And every now and then you've gotta let them hit the ditch a little bit, you know, so they can learn something."
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There are many good reasons to choose Kilauea for your next holiday. The weather alone is reason enough to choose a Hawaiian holiday, but there are also lots of activities and interesting attractions. A holiday rental home in Kilauea will put you close to all of the most popular activities. You might even be just steps from the beach. Each home is very thoughtfully appointed, so you will be sure to have everything that you need to enjoy your stay. You probably won't want to leave this island paradise, and Kilauea is sure to feel like your second home.
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Portlandia: Season 2 to feature gads of rock stars
Clear your schedules or set your DVRs on January 6. Portlandia is coming back for round two, and this time Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein are recruiting some of their famous musician buds for some hi-larious cameos. Johanna Newsom, Isaac Brock, Eddie Vedder, Johnny Marr and St. Vincent's Annie Clark are all scheduled to make funnies. Check out the new promo below.
The Bad
R. Kelly strikes again
Famous for penning lines like "OK cool, climax, just get off of my legs" and "I like the crotch on you," it's obvious that no one will be handing R. Kelley the Nobel Prize in Literature anytime soon. But that shouldn't stop you from enjoying the rapper's first tome: Soula Coaster: The Diary of Me. We repeat, the name of his book is Soula Coaster. And, judging by the cover, it's about R. Kelly trying to levitate while being attacked by an army of microphones. This one's going to be a real page-turner—if it ever sees the light of day.
Heavy D dead at forty-four
Sad news for hip hop fans this week. Rapper Heavy D, born Dwight Arrington Myers, died suddenly inside his Beverly Hills home on Tuesday. The cause of death is thought to be pneumonia-related respiratory issues. Heavy D and the Boys rose to fame in the early '90s with hits like "Now That We Found Love" and the theme song to the TV show In Living Color. The self-proclaimed "overweight lover" was forty-four. R.I.P.
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Avril Lavigne involved in bar brawl
Avril Lavigne got roughed up at the Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles along with her boyfriend, Brody Jenner. Apparently Lavigne got into a verbal altercation with a female patron, which led to fisticuffs with an angry mob. The singer tweeted her injuries the next day, saying, "Black eye, bloody nose, hair ripped out, scratches, bruises and cuts. So not OK to be abusive to others. Violence is NEVER the answer."
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II. Background
Legal Context
The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center has long endeavored to increase the diversity of its entering classes. In Regents of the University of California vs. Bakke, 438 U.S. 265, 98 S.Ct. 2773 (1979), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race and ethnicity could be used as a "plus" along with numerous other factors in selecting students for admission to medical school. For many years following Bakke, the A&M System HSC, and all other Texas Health Related Institutions (HRI's), utilized race and ethnicity to some degree in considering applicants for health professions programs. However, in Hopwood vs. Texas, 78 F.3d 932 (C.A. 5 1996), the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that diversity was not a compelling state interest sufficient to support the use of race and ethnicity in admissions decisions. In 2003, however, the Supreme Court in Grutter v. Bollinger, 539 U.S. 306, 123 S.Ct. 2325 (2003), the Court held that achieving diversity in the student body of a public law school was a compelling state interest, and that the school's use of race as a "plus factor" in making admissions decisions was a proper means to achieve it.
It is established law in the U.S. that all racial classifications imposed by government must be analyzed by a reviewing court under "strict scrutiny." Such classifications are constitutional only if they are "narrowly tailored" to further "compelling governmental interests." See Grutter v. Bollinger, 123 S.Ct. 2325, 2328. The Supreme Court reviewed the law school's program to determine if it was narrowly tailored to achieve the interest of diversity. In finding that the program was narrowly tailored, the Court noted that there is a legal tradition of "giving a degree of deference to a university's academic decisions, within constitutionally prescribed limits." Grutter at 2339.
One of the most important factors supporting the law school's case was that it had "determined, based on its experience and expertise, that a "critical mass" of underrepresented minorities is necessary to further its compelling interest in securing educational benefits of a diverse student body." Grutter, at 2341. The critical mass concept was defined by reference to the educational benefits of diversity. The court noted the benefits of diversity and quoted with approval Justice Powell's opinion in Bakke, saying that the university, by claiming the "right to select those students who will contribute the most to the "robust exchange of ideas . . . seek[s] to achieve a goal that is of paramount importance in the fulfillment of its mission." Grutter at 2339. The Court agreed that the compelling state interest of diversity was well-supported by numerous studies showing that it promotes learning outcomes, and "better prepares students for an increasingly diverse workforce and society, and better prepares them as professionals." Grutter at 2340, quoting Brief for American Educational Research Association et al. The law school's program was narrowly tailored because it used race and ethnicity as a "plus' in an applicant's file but did not insulate the individual from comparison with all other candidates. It did not use a quota system or race-balancing.
The Court specifically stated that universities may legally establish permissible goals for enrollment of minorities and that these are distinct from quotas. In describing what it considers to be a legally sound race-conscious admissions program, the court stated that admissions programs must be "flexible enough to ensure that each applicant is evaluated as an individual and not in a way that makes an applicant's race or ethnicity the defining feature of his or her application. The importance of this individualized consideration in the context of a race-conscious admissions program is paramount." Grutter at 2343.
In determining if the program was narrowly tailored, the Court noted that the law school was required to consider race-neutral alternatives before it resorted to using race as a factor. However, it was not required to exhaust every conceivable race-neutral alternative, and, most importantly, it was not required to "choose between maintaining a reputation for excellence or fulfilling a commitment to provide educational opportunities to members of all racial groups." Grutter at 2324. It also noted that narrow tailoring requires that any race-conscious admissions program not unduly harm members of any racial group. The law school's plan accomplished this by considering numerous elements of diversity, i.e., far more than just race or ethnicity, and by its individualized assessment of applicants.
Finally, the Court emphasized that any race-based program must be limited in time. In the words of the Court, "This requirement reflects that racial classifications, however compelling their goals, are potentially so dangerous that they may be employed no more broadly than the interest demands." Grutter at 2346. The court noted that durational requirements can be met by sunset provisions in the policies and periodic review to determine if such programs are still necessary to achieve a diverse student body.
Health Professions Educational Context
The use of race and ethnicity in admissions decisions is of such crucial importance to the future of health professions education and the elimination of health disparities in the United States, that the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) submitted an amicus curiae brief in support of the law school's position in Grutter. The AAMC was joined in the brief by the major professional organizations representing the academic and professional programs within the A&M System Health Science Center. These included the American Dental Education Association, the Association of Academic Health Centers, Association of Schools of Public Health, and the American Public Health Association.
Jordan J. Cohen, M.D., President of the Association of American Medical Colleges spoke for all of American medical education, including the A&M System Health Science Center, when he stated:
The facts are clear. In the near term, there is simply no alternative to the use of race-conscious decision making in medical school admission if our society is to have the benefit of a reasonably diverse physician workforce. No amount of rhetoric can avoid the demographic reality of a burgeoning, underrepresented minority population that, for a variety of reasons, has, on average, significantly lower levels of academic achievement. If we are precluded from using race-conscience decision making in medical school admission, then the nation must accept the reality of still more decades in which the physician workforce is incapable of providing an otherwise achievable quality healthcare for large segments of the American people.
Dr. Cohen's article "The Consequence of Premature Abandonment of Affirmative Action in American Medical School Admissions," was published in the March 2003 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and quoted in the brief filed with the Court. While Dr. Cohen spoke specifically of medical education, the inclusion of the academic associations representing dentistry, public health and specialty organizations as signatories on the brief makes clear that he spoke for all health profession disciplines.
In recognition of the severity of the problem which underrepresentation of minorities in higher education, including health professions, presents for Texas, and of the vital importance to Texas of achieving an ethnic and racially diverse workforce, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) formulated the Closing the Gaps initiative to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in Texas higher education. In support of this goal, then-THECB Commissioner Don Brown, recommended the Texas Legislature fund an additional $31.1 million for Health Related Institutions in Texas. These funds will be allocated specifically to those Health Related Institutions which demonstrate "participation and success of Hispanic and African American students." This represents a tangible commitment on the part of the THECB to recognizing and rewarding the efforts of HRI's in accomplishing this goal.
For a health professions class to achieve cultural competence, there must a "critical mass" of diverse students. "Critical mass" is that number of students necessary to assure broad and complete discussion and consideration of racial and ethnic differences in health care. While it is difficult to quantify, it is obvious that it is not achieved when no or scarcely any racial or ethnic minority students are present in the educational environment. The Health Science Center's determination of the "critical mass" for any of its components will be made based on institutional and professional experience and expertise. As stated by the court in the Grutter case:
The Law School does not premise its need for critical mass on "any belief that minority students always (or even consistently) express some characteristic minority viewpoint on any issue." Brief for Respondent Bollinger et al. 30. To the contrary, diminishing the force of such stereotypes is both a crucial part of the Law School's mission, and one that it cannot accomplish with only token numbers of minority students. Just as growing up in a particular region or having particular professional experiences is likely to affect an individual's views, so too is one's own, unique experience of being a racial minority in a society, like our own, in which race unfortunately still matters. The Law School has determined, based on its experience and expertise, that a "critical mass" of underrepresented minorities is necessary to further its compelling state interest in securing the educational benefits of a diverse student body. Grutter at 2341.


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Those of you who criticize the New York Times should go over to their site and read the story about how damaging dietary fetishes can be. Follow this link to the story.
It's an uncommonly (these days) common-sense approach to the dangers shouldered by people who approach nutrition with the simplistic "good food, bad food" attitude that leads to goofy things like bulimia, anorexia and other abnormal forms of vegetarianism.
Plus, the article includes a fine new word I hope I can remember: orthorexia, meaning people who starve their foolish selves because they think it is unethical to eat certain things.
To my reading of the word, we no longer need refer to the different species of meat-avoiders as "vegetarian" or "vegan" or "emaciated." We should just call them orthorexics and refer them to a good counselor for treatment.
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America's favorite pies are now available. Just in time for Thanksgiving, the "little old church ladies" at the Island Presbyterian Church on Huth Road are busy baking their famous homemade pies once again.
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Deer and marijuana – it's what's for dinner.
A possible "deer jacker," which is not nearly as dirty as it sounds, was arrested by North Kingstown police and charged with drunken driving. Police said that the Coventry resident had accidentally driven his car into a ditch, and a search revealed 10 shotgun shells and a handheld flashlight. Police believed that the man was "deer jacking" at one point – shining the flashlight at the deer to blind them, then shooting them.
A shotgun was found nearby, outside the man's car, and he was charged with drunken driving. Police also noted that during his arrest, the man attempted to eat a small bag of marijuana on his person to conceal it from police.
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A 24-year-old Cranston man is facing drug charges after a drug-sniffing dog detected marijuana in boxes being sent through the mail from California to an address in Attleboro, Mass.
He LITERALLY tried to throw his roommate out.
A North Kingstown man was arrested and charged with domestic offenses after he assaulted his roommate. According to police, the man was tired of the roommate living with him, and told him that he better get used to carrying his own luggage while on vacation in Nantucket.
You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch.
In South Kingstown, thieves stole ornaments and decorations from the yard of a past Patch Christmas lights contestant. Police have yet to make an arrest, although the homeowners suspect the thieves are University of Rhode Island students. Got tips on this? You can call SKPD at 783-3321.
Wanted: Jewelry thieves in East Greenwich.
East Greenwich police are searching for a pair of thieves caught on camera at Lost Treasures and Lola's Vintage Closet on Main Street. For the picture and info on the thefts, click here. There have also been a rash of car breaks-ins in Potowomut, especially right after Thanksgiving.
Yet another loss for the Bambi family.
Two deer were killed in car accidents in a 24-hour span in Johnston. Damage to the cars involved was minimal though.
All the treasure of the world ends up in Barrington.
Barrington police said a bag with six wristwatches in it was found in Veterans Memorial Park.
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SEATTLE -- The juicing movement has exploded in Seattle.
Strawberry Moon Juice started three years ago and now there is increased competition as people seek out ways to get more nutrients in their daily diets.
Sean Dereck, the owner of Strawberry Moon Juice, says there is up to two pounds of fruits and vegetables in one bottle of juice. He adds that there's a benefit of drinking the vegetables and fruit, instead of eating it.
"It's quick energy without having to go through your digestive tract. It's lots of nutrients, lots of micro nutrients, lots of oxygen and it gets into the bloodstream fast," said Dereck.
Strawberry Moon Juice offers a juice fast. People drink four bottles of juice a day for 3 or 5 days. After the fast, Dereck says people really notice a difference in energy and more.
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"I think it's a nice way to hit the reset button short-term, but I think you could also incorporate fresh juices that you're making from fresh vegetables and fruit into your diet and have that be a part of your overall eating plan. And have that be a more sustainable way to incorporate that into your life," said Babb.
Babb also says juice cleanses are not an effective way to lose weight and keep it off.
"A juice cleanse would produce rapid weight loss in the beginning, but as soon as you start eating food again, that weight will come back on again, so it's not something that's sustainable," said Babb.
Dereck recommends after a juice fast, you maintain healthy eating habits and continue incorporating juice into your daily diet.
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- Un-word of the year. // Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists;Sep1992, Vol. 48 Issue 7, p6
Says the Society for the German Language has chosen `besserwessi' (`West German know-it-all') as the `Word of the Year' for 1991, and `Auslanderfrei' or `foreigner-free' as most `inhumane language usage' of the year.
- Glossary. // Calliope;Sep/Oct91, Vol. 2 Issue 1, p45
Presents the meaning of the word `steppe,' which refers to the broad expanse of grassland, broken up in some areas by mountains, that extends from Hungary eastward across the Ukraine and the southern Soviet Union into central Asia and Manchuria.
- Fun with words. // Calliope;Nov/Dec96, Vol. 7 Issue 2, p22
Presents the definition of words which relates to ancient Nubia. Origins of `cataract', `cemetery' and `foreign'; How Greeks and Romans used the Greek name `Ethiopia'; What Egyptians meant by `Kush'; Definition of `Sudan.'
- Fun with words. // Calliope;Feb98, Vol. 8 Issue 6, p30
Presents information on various words. Origin of the word equator and Nigeria; Stories pertaining to the words Africa and calabash; Detailed information on the expression `to ferret out.'
- Scrambling for a moral vocabulary. Wall, J.M. // Christian Century;12/5/90, Vol. 107 Issue 35, p1123
Editorial. Argues for the need of a moral vocabulary in American society. Junk bond king Michael Milken's felonies; Candidate Gary Hart's extramarital affair; Martin Luther King's plagiarism; More.
- Mediate survivors. Marty, M.E. // Christian Century;5/8/91, Vol. 108 Issue 16, p535
Considers the terms `immediate' and `survivor' used in obituaries. Dancer and choreographer Martha Graham's obituary; Other wording in obituaries.
- Commonly Confused English Words. // World Almanac & Book of Facts;2000, p707
No abstract available.
- Glossary. // Afghanistan;2005, pN.PAG
This section presents a glossary of terms related to the culture of Afghanistan.
- People are saying... Montoya, Sarah // Secretary;Oct95, Vol. 55 Issue 8, p28
Discusses words and phrases used by Americans with special meanings. Includes `alarmed'; `Bureaucrat'; `Deja vudoo economics.'


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Hattiesburg, MS, May 24, 2012 – Dr. Cena Holifield, founder and executive director of The Dynamic Dyslexia Design School (The 3-D School) in Petal, will teach a graduate course in Multi-Sensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills for Children with Dyslexia (EDU 690) June 4-9 at William Carey University.
William Carey University's School of Education hosted the seventh annual Young Authors Celebration (YAC) on March 2. This year, nearly 600 students from eight schools participated in YAC. Participants included Lillie Burney Elementary of Hattiesburg, Rowan Elementary of Hattiesburg, New Hope Christian Academy of Jackson, West Marion Elementary of Columbia, Runnelstown Elementary of Perry County, Purvis Elementary of Purvis, Tylertown Elementary of Tylertown, and Prentiss Elementary of Prentiss.
Dr. Benny Hornsby, instructor of sociology and chair of the social sciences department at the Hattiesburg campus of Pearl River Community College, was the guest speaker for William Carey University's Christian Leadership Lecture on Wednesday, March 7, in Smith Auditorium. A question and answer session was held following the lecture in the Lucile Parker Gallery for students interested in ministry, chaplaincy, history and counseling careers.
William Carey University's professor of mathematics and education Dr. Charlotte McShea and mathematics major Amanda Monk of Perkinston are among 68 outstanding faculty and students from 34 Mississippi public and private universities and colleges to receive special recognition from the Mississippi Legislature during the Higher Education Appreciation Day – Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) program. HEADWAE was established in 1988 by the Mississippi Legislature to recognize outstanding students and faculty in Mississippi's colleges and universities.
Twenty-six William Carey University students from the Hattiesburg campus were named Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. This is one of the most prestigious awards in the academic community, and has become one of the most highly regarded and long-standing honors programs in the nation.
The Winters School of Music at William Carey University hosted the District Five High School Choral Music Festival in Smith Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus on February 28. Seventeen choirs from seven high schools in the region that stretches from Hattiesburg to Meridian participated. The festival was headed by Dr. Mark Malone, professor of music, and Kathy Vail, associate professor of music.
Five William Carey University faculty members were recently selected to exhibit their artwork in the Mississippi Art Faculty Juried Exhibition hosted by the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel April 10 – June 27.
Dr. Robert Bateman, Professor of Biochemistry for the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM), received The Dudley F. Peeler Outstanding Contributions to the Mississippi Academy of Sciences Award (the Peeler Award) at the Mississippi Academy of Sciences (MAS) 76th annual meeting at the Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center February 23-24.
Head Coach Steve Knight will lead the William Carey University men's basketball team to the 2012 Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) West Division Tournament at the Darlington School in Rome, Ga., on Wednesday, February 29, as they play Emmanuel College for the first game of the tournament.
Head Coach Tracy English will lead the William Carey University women's basketball team to the 2012 Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) West Division Tournament at The Forum in Rome, Ga., on Wednesday, February 29, as they play Southern Wesleyan University for their first game of the tournament. The Lady Crusaders went 13-13 in the regular season and 9-9 in SSAC post-season games. WCU defeated Southern Wesleyan 79-59 in December.
William Carey University's School of Education will host the seventh annual Young Authors Celebration (YAC) on Friday, March 2. First to eighth graders from area schools are invited with their teachers and parents to attend this program. This year, over 600 students from nine schools are participating in YAC.
The 6th Annual Southern Strings Dulcimer Festival and the 1st Annual Deep South Dulcimer Competition were held in the Thomas Fine Arts Center at William Carey University February 23-25. Guest dulcimer instructors performed a free concert on February 25 before the evening competition.
William Carey University's Speech and Debate Team won second place overall at the 2012 Mardi Gras Alumni Classic Tournament held at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, La., February 24-26. In March the team will compete in the Pi Kappa Delta National Speech and Debate Tournament in Kansas City. Last year, the team won second place overall at Nationals.


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"Mostly solving a mystery. Not enough action."
Not as good as other Reacher books, but it kept my interest.
It's mostly police style investigating. Not enough smart things were being done, either by the bad guys or the good guys. The husband was wealthy and could have put tracking devices on the car, or had video/pictures taken near the car. There is almost no action until the end of the book. The best Reacher stories have been thrillers, with a bad guy plotting and trying to harm Reacher. This is not a thriller. It's mostly just solving the mystery with some action at the end. But because I like the character Reacher so much, I was ok with this. I didn't feel a need for it to be over.
I noticed some reviewers complain that the phrase "Reacher said nothing" is overused in these books. I disagree. He's the "silent type." Studies have shown that most women use twice as many (or more) words per day than most men. In that sense, it fits. Reacher is not as talkative as others.
I was disappointed that the author did not show one scene. A female does something stupid which allows the bad guys to capture her and others. We don't see how it happened. It was told, not shown. In one scene the good guys are safe in their house. In the next scene they are tied up in another location and being hurt by the bad guys.
I had one other problem. I almost wish I had not read the book because one back story was too horrible for me. Two soldiers were captured and kept in an African prison for five years, with body amputations and repulsive living conditions. I've read a lot of fiction with bad guys doing horrible things, but other books did not bother me the way this did. I'm not sure why, but it kept me awake at night.
The ending was pleasant and feel good.
"Dull story. Dull narrator."
The story plods along. It was hard to stay interested. The characters were the weakest part. They were not interesting. No chemistry. No intrique. A plot was developed, and the bad guys got it in the end. But I didn't care. I just wanted the book to end. The bad guy killed and hurt so many people. Those were the depressing thoughts left with me at the end. I would have liked some happier feelings.
The romantic relationship between Dawson and Amelia was not well developed. I didn't feel any chemistry. There were two intense kissing scenes and three sex scenes. The sex scenes were vaguely described and short.
Stephen Lang should not read romance novels. He does not read with sensuality or sexuality. Tom Stechshulte was fabulous when he read a guy's lines in another book, I was melting. If Tom were reading this book he would have put very different feelings in both the hero and heroine voices. But Lang was stilted and wooden. The hero should have feelings of desire and treasuring her. Lang's voice had none of that. It was not sexy. Also, I did not like any of his voices for women. Throughout the book the heroine's dialogue sounded wimpy, weak and wan. A different feeling by the narrator could have made her more interesting. Instead she was blah. Harriet's voice was weird and cartoonish. The narrator grew up in Queens, NY. He still has some of that accent for example, he says ar rent (for aren't) were rent (for weren't) and sometimes: har or huh (for her).
Sandra Brown is hit or miss with me. My favorite books of hers are Mean Streak, Envy, and Mirror Image.
Genre: mystery suspense with romance.
"What a good time! I didn't want to stop reading."
It was hard each time I had to make myself stop.
If you're looking for a good romantic suspense, this is one.
She's back! For awhile, the author was getting away from romantic suspense. Some of her stuff was good until the endings – too brief – not happy – not romantic. This one is good!
I think the author has two types of fans. Romance lovers should like this. Her mystery fans may not. Mystery fans complain about suspending disbelief, unrealistic actions, and stereotyped characters. That didn't bother me. The best thing about this is the RELATIONSHIP mystery, intrigue, intensity, and interaction.
Telling why I liked the book will give away something important. So I put it in my review of this book on Goodreads and Amazon, coded as a Spoiler.
There were some things a bit contrived, but I was willing to accept them. One had to do with the author not showing motivation for a character's actions. Another was the heroine doing something stupid, going off alone with an uncharged phone and no weapon. But the rest was so engaging that I felt five stars anyway.
There were five sex scenes. Two of them maybe a page long, the others shorter.
Jonathan Davis was very good. He's not a favorite but good enough. I was pleased with his voices for women.
Genre: romantic suspense.
"It's wonderful."
I love stories about unusual relationships, and this is one of the best.
But it needs a pdf file for pictures. Pictures are in the physical book, but the audiobook buyers lose out. There are some pictures on the website lawrenceanthony dot co dot za
As to the story, this is truth stranger than fiction. It's wonderful to watch a man talk to angry wild elephants. Emotions are communicated both ways. It shows there are other senses than those we normally think about or accept.
The story is what it's like to run a game preserve in southern Africa. There are problems with employees, poachers, and working with local tribal leaders. And of course problems with the animals. The animals are Lawrence's family -- his children. There is always some new thing he needs to attend to. But the story is mostly about Lawrence and the elephants. It's a true story. And it's fabulous.
Too many true stories are depressing with bad things happening to animals. But this is not. The main animal and human characters do not die. There are some animal deaths, but the ending feels good.
The audiobook narrator Simon Vance did an excellent job.
Genre: nonfiction.
"3 ½ stars. Good education."
Bad recording equipment picked up narrator's breaths. Needs a pdf file for pictures.
I learned a lot but it was long. At times it dragged. A different author could have been more selective. I feel like Goodwin's goal was to provide as much information as possible, so a historian would be pleased to find a diary entry that he had not read before. I stayed with it because it was good for me. I'm glad I read it, but it was not as compelling or engaging as I hoped.
At times the subject matter was depressing. So many deaths in that war. I admired the morality of northerners willing to support the war against slavery. I was surprised and admired how Lincoln got enemies and those with conflicts to work together. He always took blame so others would not look bad.
I was surprised at how cowardly some northern generals were. Lincoln could not find good generals. The ones he had were afraid to attack and afraid to chase. Most of the fighting was when the South attacked. In one case McClellan was ordered to move his troops to help another general. McClellan wouldn't do it. At the same time Grant was out west fiercely fighting and winning. Lincoln was so happy to finally have a general who would fight, so he put Grant in charge of the whole thing. I was impressed with Lee's brilliant military leadership in the south.
Also memorable was Lincoln's desire to forgive. One of his cabinet members Chase campaigned against Lincoln for reelection and said negative things about Lincoln. After Chase lost, Lincoln gave another assignment to Chase because Chase was the best man for the country. Lincoln wanted to help the South recover after the war. He did not want to punish the South. Booth was so stupid to kill Lincoln. He was angry at freeing the slaves. But he killed the one man who would have forgiven and helped the South the most.
The awe of the Gettysburg Address. Reading it now in the middle of this book is so different from when I read it in high school. I have more understanding of what was going on, and it made the Address more powerful.
There needs to be a PDF file for audiobook buyers for pictures and illustrations that were in the physical book.
Suzanne Toren is a good reader for this book. But the recording equipment picked up her BREATHS. Her breathing was sooo distracting and sooo annoying. Recording people: Please solve this problem! I don't hear other narrators breathing.
Genre: biography.
"Not the best. Other Reacher books are better."
But it's still fun.
I will always read the new Jack Reacher book. I like being in this world. He had about three or four beat em up scenes. Those were fun. But the story was not very good. There was a lot of going-nowhere-talk. My mind wandered at times. The author used the following phrase a lot. I smile when I hear it because it's typical Reacher. "I said nothing." "He said nothing."
Most of the Reacher books have been 3rd person narratives, so I was not happy with this done in 1st person.
This is book 19 in the Jack Reacher series. I gave 4 or more stars to the first seven books except for Running Blind.
The narrator Dick Hill was very good.
Genre: mystery suspense.
"If you love this series then this book might be ok"
but I was not taken. It dragged.
Maybe it was just a hard-to-work-with-plot and uninteresting characters. Everyone keeps secrets from Lucas - good guys and bad guys. Even Nadia his partner does not tell him things. It was a slow process of puzzle solving. The ending was lackluster. It was not wrapped up well, but I didn't care much. I was glad it was over.
Main plot:
A group of Russian families has been in the U.S. for decades. They consider themselves spies for Russia even though they rarely have contact with Russia and don't do much. They kill a Russian. Nadia arrives from Russia to investigate and works with Lucas.
Female characters.
I don't like the way the author writes women. He makes them weak, incompetent, or not smart in order to make Lucas look good. I don't require strong smart heroines in everything I read. It's ok to have weak characters in either sex. But make the main female character quirky, unusual, or something. So far in the three books I've read, I come out with an empty feeling about women. They are cardboard.
Here's an example. Nadia and a guy are in a room. Killer enters and shoots the guy then runs out. Lucas is nearby, hears gunshots, and sees the killer running. Lucas goes to Nadia and sees the guy shot. Lucas calls 911 giving information, tells Nadia to stay with the guy, and then runs off to chase the killer. Lucas is a good runner and gets close to the killer. Why didn't Nadia do anything? She could have called 911. But no, Lucas has to delay his chase to make the phone call while Nadia stands there and watches. Why couldn't Nadia chase the killer? Nadia is a Russian agent, not a shrinking violet fragile female. She's cardboard.
I was eager to read about Letty, a 12-year-old Lucas meets in book #14 (the previous book). She shoots a rifle and traps muskrats. I hoped she would have a bigger role in this book, but she had no role. The only thing said was Lucas was her guardian.
I was impatient with Nadia's dialogue. She asked too many word meanings which dragged the dialogue. Examples: "The others were tarnished and even had some, I don't know the English, green coloring on the brass." "How do you say..." "What's this 'upside'?"
Richard Ferrone was good for general narration and men, but not women. He made them sound weird.
Genre: mystery suspense thriller.
"3 ½ stars. Questions not answered."
Letty could have been better. Last half was good entertainment.
I read book #1 in the series and did not like the womanizing element of Lucas. In this book #14 he's married, so that should be less. But his female characters come across as cardboard. Part of it is women desiring men, but I don't see men having intense desire for women. The men are magnets and don't do anything to earn the attraction. It's male wishful thinking. It's a subtle undercurrent. I accept the author's choice to not have smart, strong, competent women in his character mix. But at least give me something sassy, quirky, or unusual about some women.
The opening murder scene had me glued to the page. Then it was slow creating the back story about everyone. But the last half was top notch. Very engaging. But, when it was over I was confused. I did not know who did what or how in the kidnappings. Who told Sorrell about Deon and Jane? What happened to Joe Kelly?
I was disappointed with Letty but only because of my expectations. She is 11. Lucas meets her in this book and she supposedly continues as a character in future books. But I read the next book (#15) and she had no role in that. Letty traps muskrats for money and carries a rifle. I was hoping she'd have an unusual attitude or ability. But her dialogue and behavior were like a regular person - kind of flat.
I was happy that justice was done and the bad guys "got it" in the end.
I really liked the following. Someone was wondering who was more likely to commit a crime. "Deon was this ocean of want. He wanted money and he wanted dope and he wanted cars and he wanted clothes and he wanted to go to Vegas and LA and he wanted season tickets for basketball. Lauren didn't seem to want anything. He didn't seem to care about anything or even do anything other than sleep with Katina."
Richard Ferrone was good in a lot of ways, but I did not like some of his female voices – especially Letty. I also did not like some of his interpretations. For example "What does that mean? She growled." He read this as a whine not a growl.
Genre: mystery suspense thriller.
"2 ½ stars. Not a good fit for me."
My mind wandered.
Part of the problem was the audiobook narrator Ralph Cosham. He read in a monotone voice.
The first half dragged, but things got interesting in the last third. Ruth likes to collect suffering, to create suffering, and to be around suffering. That intrigued me. I wanted more with her. The author wrote "people who have been hurt a lot either pass it on and become abusers or develop great kindness." I liked that idea. I wish the author did more with that.
Agent Nichol was a new assistant to Gamache. She was incompetent and lied. Because of her incompetence the wrong will was read and the wrong people took possession of the deceased's house. They messed with evidence. I was angry at Nichol. I wanted more pain and punishment to her than what she got. But I was equally disturbed with police procedure. An outside investigator is called in to investigate a suspicious death. He allows a suspect to take possession of the deceased's home? And he does not search the home for evidence because the suspect doesn't want him to? And he accepts that? That is INSPECTOR STUPIDITY. I don't want to read that.
I wanted to see the killer's words and reactions after he was caught. But that was not shown, which means I did not get to feel good about justice for the bad guy. I needed to know more about him – more character development.
Genre: mystery.
"2 ½ stars. Weak story."
Below average for the audiobook narrator's accent.
The narrator used an English accent that bothered me. The phrase "look what I got" sounded like "loo wha I gah." A little of that would be ok, but not the whole book. I enjoy books using the elegant upper class British accent, but not what was used here. On the other hand, the narrator was good with emotional interpretations and general narration.
The best part of the story was the character development. I enjoyed the interactions among the person in charge, the nurses, and the patients.
The story is told in 1st person by Kitty. I would have preferred 3rd person. Kitty pretends to be a nurse to get the job. I did not like her enough. I was not intrigued with her enough. When she pondered something, I didn't care about her feelings and perceptions. For example "I spent a long moment breathing in the clean night air and watching the few trees winking in the moonlight. How long had this day been, a year? two?" That's a nice sentence, but it's almost like I didn't want to hear her talk.
As to the story and events, the first 2/3 was kind of slow. The last 1/3 was better. The events and actions were not different or special enough. At the end I felt the author threw in some sex and romance that felt out of place. There was not enough prior relationship development.
There were two ghosts. One was bad. The resolution of the bad ghost was unfinished. I saw no logic for what happened with the other ghost. I was unsatisfied.
Genre: paranormal mystery with suspense.
"Steamy hot sex. Poor plot development."
Audiobook narrator's breaths annoyed me.
I'm in the minority here. A lot of my friends liked this. One friend said she loved this "in print" but "kept drifting off in audio." So maybe that's part of my problem.
I read 30% and stopped. It's characters thinking, talking about things, and being intense. Lots of threats, warnings, and orders to others. There is almost no action. There is no doing of anything. Ian deserted the Navy SEALS and is now developing a drug business in Aruba with his father a cartel guy. Ian wants to find the terrorist Sorrell. But so far, there is no action.
When Ian sees Kira he says "I want you to leave Aruba." She doesn't. The next time he sees her he says the same thing. Another time he says "You're not supposed to be here." That was their main conversation.
Hot steamy sex scenes. It might be worth reading just for that. They are explicit and graphic plus pain. Ian pulls her hair, spanks her, ties her hands. There is self pleasuring and back door action. The focus is "male domination."
Mackenzie Heart had very good interpretation and sound, but she needs a different microphone or sound equipment. Her breaths were too loud. They were distracting.
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Portal 2: amazing Source Filmmaker short shows a musical turret takeover
If you hadn't previously heard of Zachariah Scott, then you've got a fun (and entirely unproductive) afternoon ahead of you. The Bioware cinematic designer has been doing someamazingthings with Valve's Source Filmmaker in his spare time. But with this Portal 2 short, The Turret Anthem, he's possibly outdone himself.
The video features music by Lars Erik Fjøsne. Of the project, Scott says, "This video was shot on black void, using a rebuild version of glados' chamber that I put together by hand. Fun story about this video, I've been trying to make it for about 6 months, it's a super late Turret Week video. I kept overthinking it, and had much of the principal synchronization done but couldnt' figure out how I wanted to shoot it, well I sat down this weekend and knocked it out in two days, and I'm pretty sure nobody will have any problem with the results." Too right.
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Deltri 1300mm x 850mm Steam Shower Enclosure Cabin Left Hand Model
This luxurious Steam Shower Cabin is delightfully shaped to fit along the left or right hand wall and will offer a great showering and relaxing experience suitable for the 21st Century and Backed Up With a Comprehensive 1 Year Parts RTB Warranty
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Dimensions: 1300mm x 850mm x 2180mm - The bath tub is 450mm high
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Installation guidelines:
100mm clearance should be allowed for between the cabin roof and ceiling to allow adequate venting. It is essential that a fully qualified electrician and fully qualified plumber install the unit in accordance with current regulations. The product requires hard wiring into the mains.
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Electrical: This steam shower cabin requires 1 x 13amp electrical supply. It comes with a plug and RCD fitted, however we recommend you remove the plug and have the cabin installed to a fused spur. If you have an RCD fitted within your mains board you may also remove the RCD fitted to the shower flex.
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The shower cabin is a freestanding product and as such we would recommend your fitter does not fit the shower into locations that mean the cabin cannot be moved away from the wall if needed. Please ensure you have 350mm free space either side of the shower for assembly and servicing purposes The couplings on the cabin to connect to your water supply are standard 15mm compression fittings.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Richard Sherman has hijacked the Super Bowl.The Seattle Seahawks cornerback did it just moments after breaking up a would-be game-winning pass in the end zone and causing the interception that sent the Seahawks past the San Francisco 49ers and into the Super Bowl Sunday night. FOX Sports put a camera and an Erin Andrews-held microphone into his face as the seconds were ticking off the clock. Sherman, Stanford educated and widely viewed as the best cornerback in the NFL (just ask him), obliged with just the kind of unfiltered emotion the network is looking for when it goes running up to players in such situations.The fireworks and confetti were still flying when Andrews said, "Richard, the final play of the game, take me through it."Oh, he took her through it."Well I'm the best corner in the game," Sherman said, working quickly into WWE mode. "When you try me with a sorry receiver like (Michael) Crabtree, that's the result you gonna get."And he emphasized that last line by looking straight into the camera."Don't you ever talk about me!" he shouted at America. Andrews, a bit stunned, asked, "Who was talking about you?""Crabtree. Don't you open your mouth about the best — or I'm gonna shut it for you real quick. L.O.B. (Legion of Boom, for the uninitiated.)"And he was gone. But in that 30 seconds, he did something difficult to do in an age of managed personas and laundered sound bites.He hijacked the Super Bowl.We were all set for a Peyton Manning love fest, all-Manning, all the time, leading up to the Super Bowl in New York in two weeks. And look, I like Manning as much as the next guy. He's the consummate pro. But now, we have another storyline.And it's a pretty safe bet that Sherman is going to provide more fodder.I'm fascinated by the range of response to this among people I know, and those in the media who have weighed in.Most people who have been around the game (or around media) for a while are horrified. Not only in his ungracious self-congratulation, but in his pointed and specific calling out of an opponent. By the time Sherman had reached the calmer postgame interviews with the assembled media, in fact, his views on Crabtree had softened not a bit."I was making sure everybody knew Crabtree was a mediocre receiver. Mediocre," Sherman said. "And when you try the best corner in the game with a mediocre receiver, that's what happens."Mike Lupica, in the New York Daily News, fired the first shot from the New York media by saying Sherman "acted and sounded like an idiot . . . even if he's anything but."He's right. Sherman is no idiot. He is, in fact, a student of Muhammad Ali, himself known for seizing big moments and making himself even bigger through the words he chose to promote them.In his column for Peter King's Monday Morning quarterback, Sherman wrote, "A lot of what I said to Andrews was adrenaline talking, and some of that was Crabtree. I just don't like him. It was loud, it was in the moment, and it was just a small part of the person I am. I don't want to be the villain because I'm not a villainous person."It's a look-at-me world. And many I know, who tend to follow the game more through social media, and watch games with one eye on the television and the other on Twitter, loved his candor. And let's not pretend that his kind of response isn't what every TV executive hopes for when he dials up a sideline or postgame interview.We can't have it both ways in the media. We can't want unvarnished, in-the-moment reaction and then bash guys when we get it.What we're used to, especially from the major pro sports, is a certain level of class, a measure of grace in defeat. It's what we hope to teach our children. It's what we want to see displayed.It's also boring, sounds canned and, even worse, often insincere.Now Sherman, in fact, could've been just as brash without dancing over Crabtree's grave. He didn't have to mention his opponent by name.But he did.Sherman's Stanford degree was in Communication. He knows its power. And he knows exactly what he was doing.America may not like it, but it has created it. Sherman has a compelling story, and one worth hearing, coming up from the streets of Compton, Calif., to the nation's biggest sporting stage. Now, he has the platform on which to tell his story, again, if he can get it out through the noise he has created.One thing now is certain. He has everyone's attention.
Talk more about Sherman's rant with Eric Crawford today on The Afternoon Underdogs, 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on WKRD-790 AM in LouisvilleCopyright 2014 WDRB News. All Rights Reserved.
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Executive Board
The Executive Board is comprised of nine members who are elected during the Spring campus-wide elections. They are responsible for identifying issues concerning the student body, organizing ad-hoc committees, acting as the liaison body of the Senate to non-Senate groups, and undertaking other activities when deemed appropriate.
The Executive Board conducts all elections and impeachment proceedings related to the Senate and nominates student members to serve on standing committees of the Senate. The Executive Board serve as advocates for members of the student body.
- President: Joey Campbell
- Vice President: Floriane Borel
- Secretary: Coby Jones
- Treasurer: Danny Rincon
- Programing Council Chair: Bailey McWilliams
- Intercultural Board Chair-: Nicole Iwunze
- Educational Council Chair: Felicia Stewart
- Hearing Board Chair: Sarah Redlich
- RBOTA: John Carando


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Ostrander Ski Hut
For more than 70 years, the rustic stone cabin has been a paradise for Yosemite ski enthusiasts, delighting them with its simplicity. Visitors are greeted by a warm fire, a single bunk room to be shared with friends, and an affable hut-keeper.
Ostrander Ski Hut offers a secluded, unplugged experience in a uniquely isolated location. While the hut has no electricity, solar-powered lights are provided for evening use, and wood is stocked for heating. Water is collected from a snow-fed alpine lake, and guests filter it for drinking. The rustic accommodation includes single bunks with mattresses, community cookware stocked in a common kitchen, and two outdoor toilet facilities. Visitors provide their own food, water filter, sleeping bag, and personal gear.
Please view the suggested equipment list.
Annual Information
Ostrander Ski Hut's operational dates, nightly rates, and reservation lottery date change annually. This site is updated in mid-October to announce information for the upcoming season. If you would like to receive an email notification when the information is published to this site, please send your name, address, phone number and current email address to email@example.com
Reservation Lottery
Due to Ostrander's popularity, early reservations are awarded based on a random lottery system. The Ostrander Ski Hut lottery will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2014. All entries must be received by 5pm on November 19, 2014. Lottery results will be emailed or mailed out on Monday, November 24. All inquiries of lottery results and requests for changes must wait until the reservation office reopens on Monday, December 1, 2014.
The online form may be also printed and mailed to:
Ostrander Reservation Office
P.O. Box 545
Yosemite, CA 95389
Overnight rates are due and payable with your reservation request. Reservations will not be confirmed without payment. Once you have confirmed reservations, NO REFUNDS will be given (with the exception of park and/or road closures).
Reservations by Phone: 209-379-5161
The reservation office will reopen December 1, 2014. A reservation assistant will be available Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. All inquiries about lottery results and/or to request changes must wait until the reservation office opens on December 1, 2014.
View a calendar of available dates.
Overnight fees are non-refundable, unless a cancellation is due to road closures and/or park closures. No refunds are given for lack of snow or inclement weather. Changes can be made to existing reservations if there is an available date during the current season.
The overnight rates cover the total costs for Yosemite Conservancy to manage and operate the hut. Nightly rates are per person/per night as follows:
Weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun night): $55
Midweek (Mon–Thurs night): $35
Conservancy Discounts
As supporters of Yosemite National Park, current Yosemite Conservancy donors receive a $10 per night discount. Discounts are given to the donor only, not the entire party. Donors at the $25 gift level and higher are eligible. To become a Yosemite Conservancy donor, please click here. Benefits expire on December 31.
First Come, First Served
You must pay in advance either through the reservation office or at the Badger Pass Ranger Station (credit card only). No cash will be accepted at the hut.
Group Sizes
The Ostrander Ski Hut houses a maximum number of 25 people. Large groups are welcome but the limit for a single party is 15 people. Yosemite Conservancy employs a hut keeper to live at Ostrander during the winter ski season to maintain the hut and for emergencies. The hut keeper is not responsible for cleaning up after guests; visitors must pack out all trash.
All visitors must pick up a free wilderness permit at the Badger Pass Ranger Station. Designated overnight parking is available at Badger Pass. Vehicle license plate numbers must be printed on the permit.
The excellent skiing at Ostrander Ski Hut attracts backcountry skiers and snowboarders who are looking to ski the steep slopes in the cirque above Ostrander Lake. Along the way, you may enjoy stunning views of Half Dome, the Clark Range and the northern part of the park, including Hoffmann, Dana and Conness peaks. The ski hut is approximately 10 miles from Badger Pass, and all routes require considerable stamina and cross-country skiing experience. Novice skiers should not attempt this trip. Departures for the ski hut should take place by 9 am to arrive at the hut during daylight hours. Climbing skins are strongly recommended (see equipment checklist). Hauling gear or children on sleds to the hut is strongly discouraged.
There are three different routes to the hut: Bridalveil Creek, Horizon Ridge Trail and the Merced Crest Trail. See directions.
There is also a free brochure (including map) of winter trails in the Glacier Point Road area. See brochure.
Visitors to backcountry cabins have an increased risk of exposure to potential disease-causing vectors. To help reduce exposure to such risks, all food must be stored in the rodent-proof bins provided in the kitchen area. Please thoroughly clean food-preparation areas after each meal. For more information, please visit the website of the California Department of Public Health.
Equipment Rentals
Ski and snowshoe rentals are available through the Yosemite Nordic Ski School at Badger Pass (209-372-8444). Climbing skins are highly recommended but are not available for rent in Yosemite National Park. Traveling to Ostrander by snowshoe is not recommended.
Road Conditions
From mid-December though early April, the Glacier Point/Badger Pass Road is plowed to the Badger Pass ski area where trails begin. During the winter months, visitors are required to carry chains for all vehicle types. Chains may become mandatory on park roads at any time. Click the link below for information on road conditions from the National Park Service.
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Rooms & Rates
Cottage Suite
A two-bedroom, one bath suite with large family room and kitchenette comprise this family oriented unit. Many of the Carter kids have over the years rented this unit during the off season while attending college. The large family room has a north facing bay window, high ceiling, and is paneled in beautiful redwood recycled from the old Chauffeur's Lodge which Phil, Violet and family dismantled. A large, covered porch with private parking help make this one Willow Glen's most flexible and convenient units.
Family Suite
This 1,800 square foot suite includes three large bedrooms, the White room and Red room with queen size beds and the Gold room, with a queen and a full size bed. It also includes two bathrooms, a kitchen with refrigerator, electric range, coffee maker sink and cabinets. The living room features a rock fireplace with gas log, sofa and television with VCR. The walls are paneled in solid Quaking Aspen and accented with native Cedar. The ceiling features an exposed area of native pine beams. Phil constructed the rock fireplace, hearth and wainscot of local stone when they built the house.
This suite is ideal for a family or small group of friends with standard occupancy for 6. Up to four additional guests can be accommodated with roll-away beds for $25.00 per night per person. The living room is also available for small conferences of 15-20 people.
White Room
The White room, one of the three bedrooms in the Family Suite, has a private bath with tub and shower. An oak dresser, canopy covered queen size bed, end tables and lamps plus chair furnish this very popular room. A small collection of books is shelved near the entrance to the white room. Guests enjoy the adjacent family room and kitchen. These rooms open onto a patio and the tree lined secluded back yard lawn area.


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Homeworld: Shipbreakers announced, turns spiritual successor into official sequel
Given how much Gearbox wanted the Homeworld IP, it should be unsurprising that the studio would want to create a new game in the series. In addition to the HD remakes of the first two games, Gearbox will be making a new game called Homeworld: Shipbreakers, developed in conjunction with Blackbird Interactive.
If the name sounds familiar, that's because the game was formally known as Hardware: Shipbreakers, a spiritual successor to Homeworld made by many of the original's former developers. For fans, perhaps there can be no better news: the franchise has been reunited with its creators, and a new game that can officially don the Homeworld name is coming.
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- Scot Wilcox
- Provo, UT
- United States
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Who is the enemy?
I feel like as humans we tend to label a group or a person as "the enemy" and proceed to disagree with everything they say or do regardless of merit. Republicans and Democrats, atheists and believers, pro-life and pro-choice, etc. etc. I mean really, anything the NRA says is instantly ridiculed in some circles and anything President Obama does is destroying America in other circles. I've seen this in families, even.
So who is the real enemy here? Are there such things as enemies in the end? I'm not just talking politically, but in all phases of life. Is there anybody that should be labeled as an enemy?
It would also be interesting if you give examples of kinds of enemies you've seen other than those listed above.
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Feb 3 2013: i guess everything has two sides ; a good one and a bad one , so we should not label the bad side as an enemy without looking at the good side . for some people the bad side is considered to be the good one and vice verse .
if someone hurts us physically we should call them an enemy because they showed their hate in a very clear and defensive way , but if they hurt us emotionally , it doesn't have to be a sign of hate ! some people say things they don't mean , we gotta know why they said these things before labeling them as enemies because an enemy is someone who is trying to destroy us , someone who's trying to hurt us on purpose , someone who wanna make us suffer , when someone does that , then that's the enemy .
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Hands off, Little Boy!
My son has a habit that he just won't quit....
"Yes." I said. "To eat. Sometimes. Unless it's something he can eat with one hand."
It's not like I didn't know about where Gabriel likes to keep his hands. Although this was the first I was hearing about it from another parent.
"Oh," the Dad continued, "yeah... 'cause he was watching cartoons on the couch with Monica, for I don't know, like almost two hours, and he didn't take them out the whole time...and....you know...ha ha ha," It was a forced chuckle that managed to incorporate "it's really weird" with "that lucky bastard."
"Gabriel, honey, Monica's Daddy told me you had your hands in your pants watching TV on the couch," I said to him a few minutes later in the car.
"Oh. We watched Ben Ten, Mom. HA HA." He knows I don't like shows with tiny sarcastic brats in them, animated or otherwise, so this was a good distraction ploy on his part.
"That's for private time, OK honey? That's for when you're in your room." I was surprised to find myself parroting what my husband, Tod, always tells him. We haven't set a formal "hands in your pants" policy, but "in your room" sounded good. Is it wrong that I don't really care where he puts his hands as long as they are not around another kids' neck? Or down their pants?
Maybe I'm too laissez faire, I considered, stuck in traffic with too much time to think. After all, I don't want parents whispering to each other, "Don't have Gabriel over, he'll jerk off on your couch," that kind of thing. Also, isn't it part of my job as a parent, to help my child get along in the world? But isn't it also my job to help him feel comfortable with his body and enjoy himself? And pleasuring oneself is one of life's more reliable pleasures.
Dani Klein Modisett is the mom of two boys, and the creator/producer of Afterbirth...Stories You Won't Read in Parents Magazine.
"isn't it part of my job as a parent, to help my child get along in the world? But isn't it also my job to help him feel comfortable with his body and enjoy himself?"
Yes and yes, but just as it's not acceptable for you to masturbate in public he needs to learn the limits as well. I'm kind of surprised your sons friends parents didn't say anything to him about it because I would have. Like 'do you need to go to the bathroom?' (I don't allow other children to pick their noses in front of me either) But really you as his parent should be setting those limits for him and teaching him about whats publically acceptable.
Do you really want to teach him that masturbating at age 5 is OK? What happens at age 11 or 12 when he is no longer satisfied with masturbating and starts to touch others? Isn't 5 too early for children to think about sex and what feels good? What ever happened to telling your child not to do that and encouraging him to be a child. Encourage him to play with toys not himself!
really i dont think it qualifys as masturbating, its not like a 5 yr old is gonna orgasm, i have a 3 yr old who recently went through a phase where he wanted to sit on all his stuffed animals that were really soft, the more i had told him not to do it, the more i found him doing it, i hardly seen the boy some days. but i asked my doc what she thought, yes she said distinguish for him its a private matter, and should only be done in his room, but once i stopped ridiculing him about it i guess it lost its thrill, he has his hands in his pants just like every other little boy in the world exploring his stuff, i tell him that is not proper and how he gets his boys germs on his hands, and how he cannot touch anything especially his little brother till he washes them. and give him a toy or something else to do with his hands other than have them free when watching tv or whatever he may be doing and it keeps them occupied.
but i do agree the parent of the other child should have commented on his behavior and told him to stop, if it took more than once o well but at least he would have gotten the idea not to keep it up.
Yes, some guys actually read these things, haha. As a 24 year old, I still put my hands in my pants when I get the chance (I'm a poet). And honestly, 90% of the time, it's not masturbating, I don't even think of it as sexual. Normally it's just something to do, we're born with a built-in (or on?) toy and when we have nothing else to do, we'll just play. It's the same idea as sucking a thumb. Those kids get stimulation through their finger and lips. Some kids (vast majority male) get stimulation through their genitals. When this happens (especially when doing something passive like watching TV), it's not done for achieving orgasm or anything of the sort, it's just something to do. My wife is always asking me why I do it, and I just tell her I don't know, because I'm not really getting any gratification from it, I just want something to do with my hand(s). I hope this clears it up a little bit.
Are you saying masturbation is a gateway sex drug?
Maybe those men and boys who are sticking their hands in their pants because they have nothing to do should stop watching so much television. Do something constructive like help the lady of the house, read a book, write a letter to a relative or exercise. Lots of things you can do to improve yourself and help someone besides placing all that attention on "your toy".
"Also, isn't it part of my job as a parent, to help my child get along in the world? But isn't it also my job to help him feel comfortable with his body and enjoy himself? And pleasuring oneself is one of life's more reliable pleasures."
He doesn't need to "pleasure" himself. He's five years old! What is going on with people today? I doubt he spends long hours in hot masturbation sessions. He's five! He's probably just fallen into a habit of what feels comfortable to him. Grown men like to stick one or both hands down their pants when they're relaxing in the evening, it doesn't mean they're masturbating. Quit sexualizing the behavior and make sure he understands what is considered acceptable - you're the parent, that's your duty and you can train his habits while he's still under your care. Don't be afraid to set boundaries for your child's behavior for chrissake, it's your job.


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Restaurants & Nightlife
Experience St. Petersburg Restaurants
If you have already visited Maritana Grille and Sea Porch and would like to try some of the area's other restaurants or nightlife there are several options here on the beach and downtown St. Petersburg just 15 minutes (10 miles) away.
Black Palm
Located just south of us in Pass-A-Grill, Black Palm features South American & Caribbean cuisine. Open daily for dinner.
Cafe Luna
Enjoy fresh seafood, aged steaks and thin crust pizza in a casual bistro setting, plus a varied selections of fine wines imported from all over the world. Located 2 miles away.
Carino's Northern Italian Cuisine
Offering fine Italian food in a warm, friendly family atmosphere. Enjoy antipasti, farinacci, poultry, vitello, carni, fresh pesce, an extensive wine list, and a sumptious dessert table. Located 3.6 miles away.
Gigi's Italian Restaurant
Quaint and bistro-like with traditional Italian Fare. Dine in and enjoy the giant aquarium or sup Alfresco among the herb garden. Situated on Gulf Blvd and 44th Avenue, 1 mile north of the hotel.
Beverly's La Croisette
Offering classic morning favorites and tasty new twists on the standards. Serving breakfast and lunch daily and located 3 miles North of the hotel.
MadFish is a casual, eclectic St. Pete Beach diner offering homestyle Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Enjoy innovate new dishes, a twist on classic favorites and ultimate comfort food to locals and travelers alike. Located 1.1 miles away.
Owned by a Loco Fisherman, the casual elegance of Snapper's offers exceptional seafood, dry aged steaks and delectable "in house" made desserts in a big city bistro atmosphere. Located 1.6 miles away.
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RESTAURANTS & NIGHTLIFE in DOWNTOWN ST. PETERSBURG
Tastes to satisfy every palate can be found throughout downtown St Petersburg's restaurants. Whether you seek a romantic dinner for two, a memorable fine dining experience, St Petersburg nightlife, or fun for the family, there are a variety of options in downtown St. Petersburg. Visit www.discoverdowntown.com for a list of restaurants and nightlife.
Visit our concierge for even more options and for specific recommendations.


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President Barack Obama won't forestall upcoming executive actions on immigration amid Republican threats of another government shutdown, the White House said Wednesday.
Obama is currently weighing ways to make changes to the immigration system on his own after Congressional action on the issue stalled. Some GOP lawmakers have suggested holding up a bill funding federal agencies if Obama takes unilateral action as promised.
"It would be a real shame if Republicans were to engage in an effort to shut down the government over a common sense solution" on immigration, White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters on Wednesday.
Last year a failure to reach a budget deal resulted in a partial government shutdown that lasted over two weeks. The measure that Republicans backed gutted a portion of Obama's signature health law, making passage in the Democrat-controlled Senate impossible.
The White House lambasted GOP lawmakers, chiefly Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, for their insistence on tying funding for the federal government to Obamacare.
Asked whether a shutdown could happen again, Earnest said Wednesday he "had no idea."
"We would hope that Republicans wouldn't do the same thing again," he said. "They shut down the government over a commonsense, bipartisan effort to try to mitigate at least some of the worst problems that are caused by our broken immigration system."
Obama is set to announce his executive actions on immigration within weeks. The options could include expanding a deferred deportation program for children of immigrants.