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A Zombie of a Chance: Looking Back at the Left 4 Dead 2 Boycott
In general, gamers aren't very effective at organizing to effect change in the game industry. Sure, there are hundreds of online petitions demanding everything from a "Full House" game to a generalized end to game hacking, but the vast majority fail to garner much attention or support. Even well-organized and well-publicized efforts, like those seeking LAN support in StarCraft 2 or further support for the Earthbound games are met with official responses ranging from polite refusal to teasing hints, and rarely with real change.
But this year, many gamers took a different tack to protest what they saw as a betrayal of a publisher's past promises. Mere hours after Valve announced the planned November release of Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) at June's Electronic Entertainment Expo, a group calling for an L4D2 boycott popped up on Valve's own Steam user community. The group's first public message asked a simple question that would come to define its cause: "Where's all the content and the updates you promised for [the original] L4D, Valve?"
The somewhat impolitic logo for the boycott group.
By casting their disagreement in the form of a boycott, the tens of thousands of gamers that joined the L4D2 boycott group immediately set themselves apart from the Internet petitioners that came before them. A petition is just a polite request for someone to change their mind, if they would, please. A boycott, by definition, is a statement of collective action -- a way for a group to flex its economic power to force change. It's a way for a community to effectively put its money where its mouth is and demand that its case be heard. It's a cause that brings up images of patriotic movements, civil rights struggles, international incidents and other momentous events that seem much more important than a silly argument over the timing of the release of a videogame sequel.
But, in the end, was this boycott any more effective than any of the other failed grassroots petition efforts undertaken by gamers over the years? Now that Left 4 Dead 2 is actually available for sale, can those that took part in the boycott argue they achieved their goals? Did Valve change its plans to gain the approval of the masses, or did it effectively pacify the Internet throngs with nothing more than a couple of plane tickets and a hotel reservation?
In other words, was the boycott successful?
Well, it depends on what you mean by "successful."
An explosive start
From the start, the Left 4 Dead 2 boycott effort was definitely successful at attracting a lot of attention. Thanks to mostly bemused coverage from gaming Web sites during the high-traffic E3 news window, 5,000 Steam users signed up for the group in its first three days of existence. "We gave interviews to just about anybody that asked," said Walking_Target, the pseudonymous founder of the L4D2 boycott group, in a recent interview with Crispy Gamer. "[We] responded to questions from our members and benefited from a lot of press exposure, even if a lot of it was negative. In the end, it was so successful [at attracting members], because this was a group made mostly of Valve fans who just wanted to let Valve know that they expected more for L4D."
But getting people to click a button and sign up for an Internet protest group is simple. Getting them to actually accomplish something is the tough part. Luckily for the group, Walking_Target realized this early on in the process. "To simply talk about the release of L4D2 and the issues we have with it are not enough," he wrote in a June 4 message to the group. "It is only half the battle. A storm of words without action is no more potent in its ability to move our cause forward or make our goals happen. It is time we took some action as a community."
But first they had to figure out what those goals were. So, after a quick poll to gauge the group's "official concerns," the boycotters put together a 325-word manifesto that laid out their commitments, beliefs and requests for Valve. Crucially, the manifesto started off by recognizing Valve's need to make money off its games, and that "judgment cannot be passed on the quality of Left 4 Dead 2 until its release." But those concessions didn't change the stark reality of the group's demands:
While the requested changes to the price and format of the sequel were important, it was the idea that Valve was somehow abandoning the original Left 4 Dead that animated the most passion in the boycotters. "Left 4 Dead has not yet received the support and content which Valve has repeatedly stated will be delivered," the manifesto argued, and not without justification.
A scene from the trailer that led to the boycott.
In an October 2008 interview with VideoGamer.com before the original game's release, Valve Co-Founder and Managing Director Gabe Newell compared Left 4 Dead to Valve's own Team Fortress 2 (TF2), a multiplayer staple that had received frequent free updates since its late-2007 release. Newell said that these updates had proved key to the continued success of TF2's online community, and that Left 4 Dead would receive the same kind of attention. "We'll do the same thing with Left 4 Dead where we'll have the initial release and then we'll release more movies, more characters, more weapons, unlockables, achievements, because that's the way you continue to grow a community over time," he said.
When Valve announced Left 4 Dead 2 in early June, this was beginning to look like a bit of an empty promise. True, the company had released a collection of small tweaks and new modes as a "Survival Pack" and had provided a beta version of a software development kit for eager modders. But these tepid additions didn't come close to matching the robust updates being provided for Team Fortress 2.
In fact, the depth of Valve's support for TF2 set a precedent that may have come back to bite Valve during the slow rollout of new Left 4 Dead content."I do think that a bit of the issue falls on Valve for training us for such good free content," said Brent Copeland, host of The Safe House, a Left 4 Dead-focused podcast. "I almost think if L4D came from a different company that there wouldn't be as big of an issue." Walking_Target agreed that Valve's handling of TF2 led people to think of it as a different kind of company. "It made a reputation for Valve as a company that supports their games. It was probably a bad idea to compare support for L4D to TF2 so early on though."
Fair or not, Walking_Target and his growing group expected Valve to live up to its reputation for supporting existing games, rather than quickly abandoning them for sequels. What's more, they wanted to give Valve a chance to explain itself. In another split from the petitioners that came before them, the boycotters worked hard to start a conversation with Valve -- a company that they still respected for creating the first Left 4 Dead -- rather than simply shouting their demands into the Internet ether. The group sent its manifesto as an open letter to the company, and followed it up with further requests for information and dialogue as the boycott went on. "It's never been 'us versus them,'" Walking_Target recalled later. "People took the wrong view of it. We've been talking with Valve since the first few weeks of the boycott, because in the end, the only way to get anywhere is to work with the people who you have an issue with. Whining at them gets you nowhere."
Valve's first public response to the controversy came in a statement to Kotaku on June 10. By that point, nine days after the boycott's creation, the group had grown to include nearly 25,000 members. In the statement, Newell tried to allay the growing group's fears by arguing that nothing had really changed. "Doing a sequel in one year is new for Valve," Newell admitted, but "providing ongoing support for our titles after the initial launch ... has been part of our philosophy since Half-Life was released ten and half years ago," he wrote. "We see no reason to change that and will continue to support the over three million customers in the L4D community. Some in the community are concerned that the announcement of L4D2 implied a change in our plans for L4D1. We aren't changing our plans for L4D1."
But the boycotters weren't satisfied with what they saw as a vague assertion of support. Less than 10 hours later, a posting by boycott group co-moderator Agent of Chaos answered Newell with a polite demand for more concrete information. "While we are excited about the idea of new content, we are still in the dark about it," he wrote. "What sort of content is it? For all we know, it could be a new main menu screen. Is it a new map, is it new monsters, is it new weapons, etc...? We'd like to know what is going to be in this new content. Furthermore, when will this content be released? Is there any sort of timetable within which the content will be made available? These are all questions we would like Valve to elaborate on."
Looking back on the eve of Left 4 Dead 2's release, Walking_Target theorized that Valve could have nipped the entire boycott movement in the bud at this point, simply by providing those requested details. "If Valve had simply talked to people more about what kind of plans they had [for L4D support] and approximately when it could be expected, the boycott would never have gotten off the ground," he said.
But when Valve actually did announce more new content for L4D, over two months later, the boycott's leaders were not mollified.
Crash Course crashes the party
The announcement of Left 4 Dead's Crash Course downloadable content (DLC) pack on Aug. 4 addressed many of the boycotters' requests for details about continued support for the original game. The DLC, set for a September release, promised "new locations, new dialogue from the original cast, and an explosive finale," as well as balancing tweaks for the game's competitive Versus mode. While the content was likely in the works before the boycott started, and wouldn't actually be released for weeks, the August announcement was exactly the kind of concrete information the boycotters said they were looking for.
G4's Adam Sessler was not one of the boycott's biggest supporters, to say the least.
But it wasn't enough for some. While Agent of Chaos did acknowledge that the announcement of a new campaign was "a good thing," he went on to argue that they deserved more. "Only two chapters?" he wrote. "Come on now. Are your employees on vacation? Is that good enough for our 8 months of patience? I'm sorry, but it's a really ? bad attempt to get away with your past promises. ... How about something valuable that can extend L4D's replay value in a broader way? New special infected, and weapons? 4v4 matchmaking? Bug fixes? Personally, I'd take any of the aforesaid over two new chapters any day." He even joked that, in this case, DLC actually seemed to stand for "delayed lackluster content."
While many rank-and-file boycotters wrote comments echoing Agent of Chaos' anger, the Crash Course details seemed to take some of the wind out of some boycotters' sails. "After the announcement the number of new members dropped off sharply," Walking_Target admitted later, and the boycott's comment threads after the announcement help show why. "[I] think we should *maybe* give Valve a little bit of breathing space and actually indicate that this is a very big step towards the kind of support for L4D that we have been looking for," commenter [UCF] TerranUp16 wrote. "Really, if you maintain this kind of ambivalence, if Valve has alreayd [sic] not just said 'FU' they surely will," he added. "I don't think this is a very good thank-you," commenter Crunchie wrote. "Valve have listened to us and are clearly trying to please us. Be thankful that they even bothered at all. ... If we really want to get the message across, you must stop being so arrogant." Commenter Kabolte put it more succinctly: "I've lost respect for this group. See you guys."
But the official announcements from Walking_Target and Agent of Chaos kept up their indignant, occasionally conspiracy-laced tone. "By not adding anything in the way of meaningful content [to L4D], they still hope to interest us in buying L4D2," Agent of Chaos wrote in one post. The group had gotten a bit bolder with its demands, too, asking for limited access to the L4D2 demo shown to press at E3. "In fact, the only reason I could see not to give certain members of the community access [to the L4D2 demo], is that L4D2 is *not* that different than L4D," Walking_Target wrote.
At this time, Walking_Target was also growing somewhat suspicious and tired of the increasingly negative coverage his boycott was receiving in the wider gaming media. The tone of this coverage was perhaps best exemplified by G4's Adam Sessler, who, in June, posted a scathing video where he argued the boycotters were being "kind of juvenile" and that their actions reflected "this amazing sense of entitlement that exists in the gaming community." Walking_Target saw these kinds of reactions to his efforts as a sign that the media was in Valve's pocket. "Main stream [sic] gaming media won't run an intellegent [sic] piece on us because they are scared of losing money; all we get is a knee-jerk reaction to avoid angering their main source of income," he wrote.
Through its statements, the boycott leaders were building up their reputations as hard-to-please, outside-the-mainstream firebrands. The us-versus-the-world rhetoric arguably animated more members than it turned off, and the supportive comments and members continued to flood in. When the group's membership swelled to a high of over 40,000 members in early August, the boycotters were probably at the peak of their righteous fury. They saw themselves as angry outsiders, beating on the castle walls, and they wouldn't be happy until they were let inside.
So it came as a bit of a shock when Valve opened the doors and, literally, let them inside.
"The Trip" and the beginning of the end
On Aug. 14, Walking_Target hinted to boycott members "there may be something else coming up in the near future, but we can't discuss that right now because the details are vauge [sic]." By Sept. 5, they were teasing that their "big announcement" had to be delayed by a few days. But on Sept. 8, the boycott leaders could finally reveal what they'd been working on for the past few weeks. As Walking_Target memorably put it, "Valve took the course of Facta Non Verba [deeds, not words] in dealing with myself and Agent of Chaos. Rather than trying to explain everything via email, they invited us out to their offices in Bellevue, Washington."
Boycott leaders Walking_Target and Agent of Chaos with Valve Co-Founder and CEO Gabe Newell (center).
It was an unprecedented move for Valve, and indeed for any game publisher dealing with an Internet protest. Absent overwhelming numbers, or wider support and pressure from the media, the safest thing a company can do in handling any sort of protest group is to politely ignore it. To do anything else risks giving the protesters the attention and appearance of influence they crave. Even at 40,000 members strong, Valve probably could have followed the standard playbook and ignored the boycotters' concerns without much consequence for the bottom-line sales of their sequel. Instead, it threw open its doors and its wallets, purchasing flights and hotel rooms for two guys who, four months before, had just been a couple of random Left 4 Dead fans on the Internet.
Looking back in an interview with VideoGamer, Valve Writer Chet Falsizek, who initially extended the invitation to the boycott leaders, said he felt it was important to show them they were paying attention. "We have 3.5 million people playing Left 4 Dead 1. 40,000 said something," he said. "They are passionate about our games. They play our games. So we always take the feedback seriously, because we're gamers as well, and these are people who are playing our games and will probably play our games with us. So we always want to make sure we're listening and understanding the issues."
Newell later explained his rationale behind the trip in an interview with GameSpot. "We tried to find people who were sort of articulate spokespeople for that skepticism [about the sequel] and bring them in here and show them what we were doing and say, 'Look, this is exactly what we're doing, these are the people who are doing it, ask them whatever you want, play the game.' And that proved to be a pretty effective way of communicating with these really hardcore members of the community and reassure them this was a good thing rather than something they should be skeptical and worried about."
So, depending on your perspective, the trip was a huge concession to the power of a new kind of Internet protest, a powerful demonstration of Valve's commitment to maintaining good relations with its fans, or a shrewd move to pacify the company's most vocal opponents. In the end, it was probably a bit of all three.
It was definitely the trip of a lifetime for the two boycott leaders. After a guided tour of the studio, which Waking_Target described as "kind of a cross between an office and a LAN party filled with modders and an art studio," they got a chance to sit down with Newell, Faliszek and Software Developer Steve Bond to discuss their concerns. The pair came away with assurances that the bug fixes and more substantial DLC they were seeking for the original Left 4 Dead were indeed in the works. This time, Walking_Target seemed more willing to take these assurances at face value. "They have every reason to [follow through with their promises]," he wrote shortly after the trip. "Not to mention that they would look like fools if they did not follow through with it at this point, after having invited Agent and I out to talk to them. Any short-term gains they would have made by inviting us out would be cancelled out by the betrayal that folks would feel after being lied to directly."
During the trip, the boycott leaders also got a chance to try out the Left 4 Dead 2 demo that they had been clamoring to see since July. After the short play session, both leaders reported back surprisingly positive impressions of the game they had spent the last three months loudly protesting. "As for L4D2, things seemed balanced and 'tight' and did not feel like a rushed job," Walking_Target wrote. "What we can say with confidence is that the quality of gameplay in Left 4 Dead 2 is not in question; and it will only get better." Agent of Chaos added that the game "carries Left 4 Dead gameplay which we all love, and our long-requested bug fixes / content. It's exciting stuff..."
The rank and file boycotters definitely noticed this post-trip change in tone and focus, and many of them were far from happy about it. "Guys, what happened to your believes [sic]? You're a sellout!!" commenter Icelander wrote. "Screw this boycott, the leaders betrayed us. ... Pathetic. I shoulda known these assholes would evetually [sic] succumb." wrote user vvnew. "Really hope you are not selling out over a free trip... because that is what I am getting out of it," added Comrade_Jasper. "Awesome, our boycott founders abandon us. We fail," wrote [FI] Kharmasi. "THEY DRANK THE KOOL AID!!!!! IT'S ALL OVER!!!!" wrote an excitable NightStalker.END.
A promotional image for the Crash Course DLC for the original Left 4 Dead, announced in August and released in September.
The reaction from these boycotters obviously got to Walking_Target, who responded with a somewhat passive-aggressive answer to the charges that he'd been somehow bought off with the trip. "It doesn't matter what course of actions we could have taken, or how 'assertive' we were with Valve, you folks would not be pleased," he wrote. "If we refused the invitation, you would say we aren't doing our jobs. Accepting an invitation got us called 'Traitors'. Complaining and whining is not going to get you anywhere, because nothing we could possibly do would make you happy and I'm through trying."
But the damage was done. By opening their doors, Valve had effectively co-opted the leaders' message, giving the consummate outsiders the appearance, at least, of being fawning insiders. As Ben Kuchera from Ars Technica noted at the time, the trip marked "the shift from boycotting the game because of the timing to feeding the group's followers information about the game." He accurately predicted that "that the air will likely be taken out of the movement. The two men who used to rally gamers into avoiding the game now seem enthusiastic about the title, and will begin to share their enthusiasm with their readers."
The boycott effort continued after the trip to Valve, but the fire seemed to go out of the fight. Agent of Chaos continued to argue halfheartedly that a sequel discount for L4D owners "shouldn't be out of the question," but he had to concede that the full, standalone release for the game that the boycotters were fighting against was "inevitable. Despite this concession, he seemed mostly satisfied that Valve was "close [enough] to their original promises ... to tackle most important issues."
Walking_Target seemed similarly pacified by the trip. "We're going to continue to talk to Valve and ask questions as needed," he wrote. "However if the frantic pace which we had seen people working at is any indication, we're not going to be left in the dust. The staff seemed to honestly love the original 4 Survivors and many said that 'we're not done with them yet.'"
But he also insisted he was still in it for the long haul. "We're not giving up just yet though," he wrote. "We will both be here up until our individual concerns are addressed and sticking with you folks. I'm not leaving, I'm not satisfied with the support of L4D yet and I'm definitely not going to be buying L4D2 until Valve shows that they are supporting L4D; Nor will I be buying L4D2 at full price. ... I don't believe in an 'all or nothing' stance, but that doesn't mean I'm satisfied either."
Through late September and early October, though, the leadership's announcements to the boycott group started focusing more on general L4D community news and less on ways to advance the boycott's cause. Announcements posted after the late September release of the bug-laden Crash Course DLC assured readers that Walking_Target "just spoke to the guys from Valve" and that "Valve will not allow obvious bugs to persist." Comment threads increasingly were taken up by trolls, flame wars and spam. The rank of members shrank from over 40,000 to a current level just above 35,000, and it's unclear how many of those remaining were still active in the boycott effort.
Redefining Success
On Oct. 14, Agent of Chaos and Walking_Target finally gave up the ghost. "Effective Wednesday October 21st 2009 at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, this group will be closed," Agent of Chaos wrote in an announcement. Despite the closure, Walking_Target still urged members to use their wallets to vote their consciences. "Does the closure mean that you should go out and buy L4D2? No, it certainly does not," he wrote. "The boycott has served its purpose and it is now up to you all as individuals to decide what is right for you." Indeed, in the immediate wake of the game's Nov. 17 launch, many boycotters seem to be following through on their promise not to buy or play the game.
It's easy to see the boycott's early closure as a sign of its ultimate failure. Now that the game has been released, the boycotters objectively failed to achieve two of their original three goals -- that "Left 4 Dead 2 not be released as a stand-alone, full-priced sequel but as either a free update to Left 4 Dead or an expansion with full compatibility with basic Left 4 Dead owners"; and "that Left 4 Dead owners be given discounts for Left 4 Dead 2, should it be released as premium content."
Valve Writer Chet Faliszek, who extended the trip offer to the boycott leaders.
But as the leaders officially shut down the boycott they had started four-and-a-half months before, they focused instead on the successes the group had achieved. "We have accomplished everything we can on our manifesto," Agent of Chaos wrote. "Our goal wasn't to steer people away from L4D2, it was to get Valve's attention and have them support original L4D. We succeeded and that's where our mission ends; nothing more or less." He added that Valve's promised updates were "as good as it can get, people."
It could be argued that the release of Crash Course and the promise of more DLC for the original game removed the initial motivation for the boycott. As Walking_Target wrote back in July, "we also dropped the hint that a decent DLC at the end of summer would probably go a long way to making people happy. If they provide at least one meaty DLC before L4D2 drops then it will go a long way towards their promise of continued support and updates." By that standard, the threat of the boycott created an unmitigated success.
But even on this point, it's not clear that the boycott actually affected the change it claims. After all, Valve had promised to provide such updates from the start, and was seemingly working on the Crash Course DLC long before the sequel announcement or boycott (a Valve representative did not respond to a request for comment for this story). "As for forcing a change in planned support, no one knows that but Valve," Walking_Target told me later. "We did get Valve to open up and talk to their community, that's all we're going to claim we did. Anything else is speculation."
While opening up that community discussion was an important victory, it's hard to argue that the boycott was able to do what most successful boycotts are able to -- flex its economic might to force change. Valve certainly hasn't seemed to pay much of a price for ignoring the boycotters' two sequel-related demands. In an October interview with GameSpot, Newell revealed that Valve data showed boycott members were more likely to reserve the sequel than non-boycotting owners of the first game. Agent of Chaos spun such preorder reports by saying "[L4D2's] successful sales only confirm that we'll get to slaughter more zombies in future, not that we have failed," but the argument rings a bit hollow for a group created specifically for people who pledged to not buy the sequel.
Looking back on his fateful trip to Valve, Walking_Target argued that the group simply ran into a brick wall on its two unmet demands. "We presented the requests for a discount on L4D2 for current L4D owners and were told it was not going to happen," he said. "We also asked about the possibility of it being brought out as DLC or an expansion pack on PC and were told it could not happen, it was implied that this was in part due to technical limitations of the Xbox 360. There's no point in arguing the point further if the CEO of the company says it's not happening. Myself and Agent of Chaos came to terms with this, so did many of our members, other people didn't."
In the end, it was coming to terms with the fact that there's "no point in arguing" that really killed the boycott. When a truly powerful boycott movement faces resistance to some of its core demands from the powers that be, it digs in its heels. It galvanizes its membership to be strong in the face of adversity and urges it to make sacrifices to prove its point. It exercises the power of its numbers and shows its economic strength. Instead, the Left 4 Dead 2 boycott group effectively accepted that some of its demands would never be met, and settled for the ones that had.
Then again, perhaps that was the right call. With Valve meeting the boycotters in the middle with open promises of continued support for the original game, ending the boycott on a compromise doesn't seem so crazy. "L4D2 is beside the point," Walking_Target said in an interview with the Escapist after his trip to Valve. "The reason we're boycotting L4D2 is because we feel that L4D has been supported poorly when compared to what Valve said was coming." In other words, Walking_Target believes the group achieved its most important goal, even if it didn't achieve all of its goals.
And given the complete lack of success for most other gamer protest movements, even this partial victory can be seen as a breakthrough. The success has already spawned imitators: Modern Warfare 2 saw a collection of hastily arranged boycotts in response to the late announcement that the publisher would not provide dedicated servers for online play. These efforts never really had enough time to grow, however, and those that signed up seemed less than fully committed to the cause.
In his interview with the Escapist, Walking_Target said he wasn't sure what his group achieved was entirely replicable. "I don't honestly know if the boycott will lead to more open and assertive discussions with game developers," Walking_Target told the Escapist. "I don't know how likely it will be in the future due to certain unique circumstances in our case. Our community has benefited exposure, excellent timing and most importantly, a few talented and mature people at the outset. Without any one of those, we would not have been as successful."
But addressing the members of his boycott in his final announcement back in October, he was a bit more optimistic about the impact his boycott might have on the future of the industry. "As a collective we have done more than achieve a few goals," he wrote. "We have paved the way for Developer-Community relations in the future. No matter what the press or other gamers say, we have made an indelible mark upon the future of this industry. You should all be proud, we certainly are."
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"One of the BEST Crime/Mystery Authors"
Long time fan of the Harry Hole series, I know this author can really write. His stand alone novels are always just as good--and this one kept me listening straight through.
The desire for revenge can be powerful and all consuming, which is the case here. The son is determined to make sure other's pay for what they have done, and he overcomes a damaging drug addiction to do so. I also liked the narrator - his voice did not distract me and that is always a good thing.
"Entertaining Whodunit"
Who knew the world of writing and publishing could be so savage?
This second novel in the series kept me engaged from the beginning. Detective Cormoran Strike takes on a missing person case of quirky author, Owen Quine. His wife, Leonora, is sure he has just gone off to a writer's conference or to be by himself, and just wants him to come home (it's been 11 days, after all.) As it turns out, his latest novel, Bombyx Mori, had been finished right before he disappeared, and it apparently was a "tell all" containing damaging information about a lot of people.
Strike will come to know the complex and pretentious lives of several members in the publishing industry, all of whom could have motives for doing away with the unlikeable author. With his smart and pretty sidekick, Robin, they sort through each possible lead, even as someone is threatening Strike's life.
As for the argument of listening to novels over reading them, this book is an excellent example. Robert Glenister is brilliant as the narrator. He brings each character to life, male or female, and has perfect pacing. When he coughed and wheezed his way through the chain smoking agent, I felt myself needing to take a deep breath.
I hope Rowling/Galbraith will keep this series going, as I suspect it it will only get better. Cormoran and Robin make a great team, and are beginning to know each other more personally. We care about them, faults and all. Bringing in their family members and love interests makes them more believable as characters. When Cormoran and his self-involved fiancé ("she lies the way other women breathe") call it quits, we find ourselves hoping it is ended for good.
In reviewing the book I asked myself 3 questions:
1. Did I want to keep listening straight through? Yes
2. Was it a well-done mystery with enough suspense and surprises? Yes
3.. Did I enjoy the narrator--Yes.
One last note - to the squeamish - some may need strong control over their "gag reflex" at times, but this is a small part of the novel.
"In too Deep to Quit Now-----"
Several reviews have noted a disappointment with this Corbett novel, # 5 in the series. I, too, felt there was something just "not right" with this one, but didn't know what. There are a couple of big differences between the first four and this one:
1. Very short- just about 8 hours. McCammon has filled his previous novels with rich atmospheric detail, and a lengthy build-up to get to the main event. The River of Souls felt very abrupt- he jumps right into the story with both feet--the entire novel seemed rushed and unsatisfying at times.
2. The narration seemed much more direct and "in your face" - that is the only way I can think of it, as Ballerini is usually more soft spoken in these novels--while still getting his point across.
Other than that, I did enjoy the story, but not as much as the previous four. I didn't really care that much about the murder victim, as that character lasted about 10 minutes. Also, Matthew didn't meet with much resistance in his investigation, where normally he would have.
This one leaves a giant cliff hanger at the end, which maybe was the hook to keep us interested in # 6. I am in too deep to quit now, and will definitely get the next one, however, I really hope the author returns to the flavor of the first two in the series, which I felt were the best.
"Classic Cat and Mouse"
Every now and then King gives us a story that is free of vampires, ghosts, and monsters --this is one of them. Think Shawshank Redemption. If you expect a typical horror novel--this is not it.
A retired detective (Ret Det) slogs through his days with his Lazy-boy, afternoon tv with "Judge J" and "Dr. P" being his only goals in life. Contemplating his situation, he often holds his revolver while watching these mind benders, and has just about come to a decision- when he is pulled back from the brink by a letter that sparks new meaning and adventure to his life. One of his last cases was never solved, and he now gets the opportunity to do something about it.
This smartly crafted story of "catch me if you can" is edge of the seat suspense at it's best. As it developed, I become more engaged in the outcome, and cheered all the way for the (Ret Det) and his two unlikely helpers. King has a way of making any situation seem plausible, and any person becomes a hero in his ability to raise them to a level of action they never knew they had. I really cared about what happened to them.
This was not the most intricate plot ever thought of, but that isn't necessary for the story to grab you and not let go. Watching the detective and the "perk" try to outwit each other was worth the price of admission.
One last note--Will Patton was exactly the right voice for these characters. Well Done!
"What a GEM of a Series!"
Thanks to Audible for making these available!
Absolutely one of the best historical fiction series I've read. Each installment is new, fresh, and still completely engaging! This is the 4th in the series, and another is coming out soon. My only issue is they keep getting shorter (the first was around 30 hours, and the next one is around 8. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm thinking it may be the closing novel for this series, and how I will miss listening to the adventures of Matthew Corbett, "professional problem solver.'
The right narrator can make listening to books much more enjoyable than reading- and in this instance it is as if Edoardo Ballerini was destined to read this series. He IS Matthew Corbett, and I never get tired of that velvet voice!
In this novel Matthew meets the evil Professor Fell, in a way that wasn't what I expected. There are also some new characters introduced that I think will carry over into the 5th novel-- perhaps a female "professional problem solver" to work with? We will have to wait and see.
If you have not listened to the series, I think you must start with the first one and listen to each - in order - for the full enjoyment of Mr. Corbett and his world.
Highly Recommended!
"Kraken Project? Not Really!"
What happened to the old Douglas Preston who could be relied upon to turn out interesting and compelling novels written for adults? Not that his prior Wyman Ford books were that well-done, but this one really fell apart. In my opinion, his best work is with co-author Lincoln Child.
This novel starts out with promise--and made me want to read more. It is all about "The Kraken Project" and the great experiment in space with AI- HOWEVER, the remaining 95% of the story has nothing to do with "The Kraken Project." Very misleading title.
The entire book reads like a very YA story to me, as there is a lot of teenage type interaction between a boy and his robot, and very tame dialogue throughout. Nothing wrong with that--if that is what you are looking for.
Also, Scott Sower's narration didn't work for this book-- however, I don't think any narrator could really have made it better. The writing is just not very good.
"Chilling, Suspenseful, Well Done!"
When trying out a new author, there is always a risk of wasting time and credits, and getting very annoyed. Not with this one!
It was an enjoyable listen from the beginning--the narrator has a great voice and really brings on the creepiness when needed. About 3/4 of the way through, I was pretty proud of myself for figuring out who the killer was, and how it all tied together. I put the iPod down and left if for a few hours thinking "well I've solved this one"
If you are looking for a good mystery that keeps you guessing until the end-this is it. I now will try other books by this author, and hope they are just as well written as this one.
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PADUCAH, Ky. (AP) — The head of a group monitoring a move to revitalize and reuse the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant says a contract with the federal government remains under review by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Paducah Area Community Reuse Organization Executive Director Charlie martin says the Energy Department has yet to decide between two contractors, Fluor Corporation and AECOM, who want to work on the plant.
Martin says either contractor is expected to hire many former United States Enrichment Corp. workers for the cleanup.
"We've encouraged them (DOE) any way we can to issue the contract," Martin said, of his organization's efforts. "That's the vehicle that will create jobs."
Martin told The Paducah Sun (http://bit.ly/1n21Myk ) PACRO is in regular contact with the Energy Department and the state's congressional delegation to stay abreast of any developments.
Congress approved approximately $271 million for the site cleanup in fiscal year 2014.
The Obama administration has proposed a cleanup budget of $207 million for Paducah in fiscal 2015, Martin said.
Last November, the DOE announced it was dealing exclusively with Global Laser Enrichment to utilize the plant's assets for future operations. PACRO is hopeful that arrangement will be finalized soon, too.
"We try to follow it," Martin said of the negotiations. "We keep being told by DOE and GLE that it is moving forward. There's not anything we or the community can do to speed that up."
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This book has to be the weirdest I've read but it was certainly entertaining. posted May 13, 2010 at 9:29PM
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It's a pleasant afternoon in New Jersey (I'm pretty sure that's happened before). You're a datacenter operator walking the floor of your facility just outside Newark -- but it's eerily quiet, considering that fleets of servers are running all your mission-critical applications.
Once upon a time, the absence of humming might have meant something was catastrophically wrong. But a glance at your systems' management UI confirms that, indeed, your apps are being served. It's just that your servers in your India-based datacenter facility are doing most of the work -- and conveniently, it's off-peak hours there, which means you're paying a fraction of the energy costs. The fact that machines are self-adjusting their power consumption and virtual workloads -- even powering on and off as needed (or not) -- helps shrink the electric bill even more.
Energy efficiency, one of the key concepts under the umbrella of green technology, has become increasingly important to datacenter operators who are struggling with soaring electric and cooling bills, not to mention limited power from local utilities and space in existing datacenter facilities. From the chip level up to the software layer, vendors are devising ways to reduce the amount of juice given machines while wringing as much work out of each box as possible.
And based on what we're seeing, I expect the next big thing in green tech will be what I'll dub the dynamic server farm, a hybrid of power management, systems management, Web services, and virtualization technologies.
One piece of this puzzle: power management at the hardware level, which we're seeing crop up in systems management tools. Hewlett-Packard, for example, recently unveiled a new power-capping feature in its Systems Insight Manager hardware management platform. The capability lets admins control, on an individual machine level, how much power a given server consumes. As HP puts it, while a hardware vendor might tell you that your system needs 1,000 watts of juice, that's only if the machines are running at 100 percent capacity. But best practices in the datacenter dictate that you not run a machine at that speed; if you do, you're just begging for trouble should demand further increase.
Now, what happens if all your servers are running at a safe 80 percent utilization threshold and there's suddenly a spike in demand? You've got management software in place that will simply wake up other servers that were cozily and inexpensively snoozing since they weren't being called upon to act. Earlier this month, Appistry introduced that very technology, called EnergySaver, to its Enterprise Application Fabric platform.
In a similar vein, VMware has spoken to me about plans to incorporate power management features to its server virtualization product line. The way it would work is, it would dynamically transfer underutilized VMs to as few servers as possible during downtimes and power down the servers not in use. (Virtualization is, of course, another key component in this dynamic server farm, as it's the poster child for energy efficiency.)


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Last June 30th parliament elections were held in East Timor and there are
quite a few changes: There are new parties, others disappeared, yet others
changed names — and there are new and changed flags, too!
António Martins, 07 Sep 2007
New parties in Timor-Leste and new party flags.
Here are some
pics of the flags of the parties which are taken place at elections in
june 2007.
J. Patrick Fischer, 31 May 2007
Main sources for the official flags used this election are the
ETAN page, and
a 8-page
leaflet in Tetum with a short campaign statement from each party, complete
with flag, Vota ba partidu ne'ebé ita hakarak
At the Parliament website, some parties
(not necessarily the larger) have their own page: some of these show either
their flag or logo. Interesting that the
paper (image available also
shows most party logos as flags. This is never done in
Portugal, and as far as I know party flags are not a big issue
in Australia either (these two being the foreign
countries that most influenced the Timorese electoral process). This relative
popularity of party flags is surely something that evolved locally,
perhaps also influenced by Indonesian practice.
António Martins, 07 Sep 2007
I am not at all very surprised to witness the disappearence of most parties
who run for the 2001 elections.
António Martins, 07 Apr 2007
At least some parties will go further. I am collecting informations as far as possible about the timorese elections via internet. These are the candidates for presidential elections:
In the presidential election of 2007.04.07, the ballot paper identified candidates with a flag design, along a photo and full name, as usual:
East Timor is preparing for elections, as a step on the way to independence. Party flags are appearing, as can be seen from news photos like these:
Adding to the 16 parties (PDC,
PDM, ASDT and
PSD), five
individual candidates also run to the August 2001 elections, of which
two are identified by means of their personal ex-libris — I know
nothing of these being used on flags…
António Martins, 22 Sep 2001
UNTAET's Regulation No. 2001/2:
Quite iteresting, isn't it? It seems that Falintil/CNRT-derived flags are to be reserved for the new national symbol…
On the election of a constituent assembly to prepare a constitutionA political party … shall be deemed to be registered … if the Chief Electoral Officer is satisfied … that the political party does not have a symbol which is the same as or similar to the flag of another nation, any currently used mlitary symbol or insignia, the Falintil symbol, or the National Council of East Timorese Resistance symbol …
for an independent and democratic East Timor
Section 24
It allows symbols based on the red-yellow-black
arrowhead flag, entirely connoted to the most radical independentist
tendencies. But I guess it would have been hard to avoid it with anything
short of a direct reference…
Jorge Candeias, 28 Apr 2001
Another party in the news is the National Unity Forum FUN, another
anti-FRETILIN-party. I am not sure, if it is the
same party like the Movement for National Unity MUN, a daughter of the street
gang organization Colimau 2000, which I found in some reports
before. Colimau 2000 had important roles in the ethnical clashes in
2006 in Timor-Leste. It is suspect of criminal actions like robbery, extortion
and arson. Colimau 2000 has it center in the districts of
Ermera and Bobonaro in
the west of the country.
J. Patrick Fischer, 08 Apr 2007
At the official blog of U.D.T., a new party is announced to have been created in June 2007 («yesterday», they say on an undated page?): The Liga Democrática Progressiva ("Democratic Progressive League", though the correct word in Portuguese would be "Progressista"), joins all six smaller parties, which recieved no seats in the Parliament:
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Regret nothing. Not the cruel novels you read
to the end just to find out who killed the cook, not
the insipid movies that made you cry in the dark,
in spite of your intelligence, your sophistication, not
the lover you left quivering in a hotel parking lot,
the one you beat to the punch line, the door or the one
who left you in your red dress and shoes, the ones
that crimped your toes, don't regret those.
Regret none of it, not one
of the wasted days you wanted to know nothing,
when the lights from the carnival rides
were the only stars you believed in, loving them
for their uselessness, not wanting to be saved.
Emptied of expectation.
Relax. Don't bother remembering any of it. Let's stop here,
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Oscar Radillo, 23, 10:15 a.m., April 3, of San Jose, at 115 Terraine St. in San Jose for felony selling or aiding in selling stolen property.
Grand Theft
Karen Garlock, 26, 1:20 p.m., April 3, of Santa Rosa, at the Sonoma County Jail, for a felony warrant for grand theft of personal property.
Criminal Threats, Vandalism
Maurice Green, 27, 12:20 p.m., April 3, of San Francisco, at San Mateo County Jail, for two felony warrants for making threats to commit crime and one misdemeanor warrant for vandalism damages estimated at less than $400. Bail set at $45,000.
Miguel Mendozapena, 21, 10:15 a.m., April 3, of Palo Alto, at 270 Grant Ave. in Palo Alto, for felony first-degree burglary. Bail set at $200,000.
Domestic Violence/Grand Theft
Mario Velasquez, 39, April 3, 12:20 p.m., of Redwood City, at the San Mateo County Jail, for two felony warrants related to inflicting corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant and grand theft.
False Personification/Driving With Privileges Suspended/Revoked
Rojean Garrett, 69, April 3, 12:03 p.m., of San Jose, at the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department, 55 W. Younger Ave. in San Jose, for one felony warrant related to false personation exposing the victim and a misdemeanor warrant for driving with privileges suspended or revoked.
Jonathan Perezviveros, 33, April 3, 3 p.m., of San Jose, at 1601 S. DeAnza Blvd. in Cupertino, for a felony first-degree burglary.
Todd Miller, 53, April 3, 1:45 p.m., of San Jose, for felony second-degree robbery.
Contempt of Court
Allie Thomas, 56, April 3, 2:45 p.m., of Oakland, at the Santa Rosa Jail in Alameda County for civil misconduct/contempt of court. Bail set at $100,000.
Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance
Richard Sarallo, 44, April 3, 3:15 p.m., of Sunnyvale, at 115 Terraine and St. John St. in San Jose, for using/being under the influence of a controlled substance.
Marco Gutierrez, 38, April 3, 12:20 p.m., of Sunnyvale, for two felony warrants of second-degree burglary and one felony warrant for attempted second-degree burglary. Bail set at $200,000.
Richard Malupo, 28, April 3, 6:20 p.m., of San Jose, at the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, 55 W. Younger Ave., in San Jose, for presenting false or fraudulent insurance.
False Name/Possession of SAPS Weapon
Milton Garcia, 22, April 3, 6:15 p.m., of Gilroy, at Stevens Creek Boulevard and and Montebello in Cupertino, for giving false name to a peace officer, possession of a SAPS and similar weapon and probation violation.
Nicholas Vitols, 29, April 3, 6:20 p.m., of Cupertino, at 10594 Felton Way in Cupertino, for misdemeanor battery on former spouse/fiance. Bail set at $5,000.
Battery/Attempted Robbery/Dissuading Witness
Doreman Hall, 49, April 3, 7:20 p.m., of San Jose, at Capitol Expressway and McKee Road, for one misdemeanor warrant for battery against spouse/cohabitant or fiance and two felony warrants for attempted second-degree robbery and dissuading witness/victim from reporting the crime or testifying about the crime. Bail set at $100,000.
Disorderly Conduct/Prostitution/Unlawful Sexual Intercourse
Jordan Caldwell, 21, April 3, 8:09 p.m., of San Jose, at the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department, 55 W. Younger Ave. in San Jose, for misdemeanor disorderly conduct/prostitution and felony unlawful sexual intercourse.
Corporal Punishment/Injury of Child
Granger Threatt, 35, April 3, 8:32 p.m., of San Martin, at 1490 Dias Drive in San Martin, for felony corporal punishment/injury of a child.
Driving With Privileges Suspended/Revoked, Possession
Richard Arteaga, 35, April 3, 9:10 p.m., of San Jose, at Park and Hancett in San Jose, for three misdemeanor warrants related to driving with privileges suspended or revoked and using or being under the influence of a controlled substance and three felonies for possession of a SAPS or similar weapons and possession of narcotics/controlled substance. Bail set at $32,000.
Felony DUI
William Murray, 58, April 3, 8:25 p.m., of Cupertino, at Prospect Road and Titas Avenue, in Saratoga, for felony DUI and causing bodily injury to another. Bail set at $25,000.
Under the Influence
Timothy Timmerman, 33, April 3, 10:30 p.m., of San Jose, at 2nd St. and Paseo de San Antonio in San Jose, for a misdemeanor for being under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a controlled substance.
Vehicle Code Violations
Tyrone Zimmerman, 28, April 3, 1:50 p.m., of San Jose, at Stevens Creek at Perimeter Road in Cupertino, for failing to provide evidence of financial responsibility for vehicle, driving with privileges suspended or revoked and having no stop lights in vehicle.
Alireza Mirzamani, 52, April 3, 11:15 p.m., of San Jose, at 10050 No. De Anza Blvd. in Cupertino, for assault and battery.
Danny Rosas, 28, April 3, 10:40 a.m., of Oxnard, at Prospect Road and Johnson Avenue in Saratoga, for possession of marijuana in vehicle.
Vehicle Code Violations
Lenny Indalecio, 52, April 3, 9:24 a.m., of San Jose, at Prospect Road and Galway Drive in Saratoga, for failure to provide evidence of financial responsibility for vehicle, unlawful registration, driving with license suspended or revoked, and failure to display license plates.


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by Notdoinghw. October 18, 2010
The voluptuous rear end of a person (esp. of an African-American, Caribbean-American and Latina woman.) May also be used as a pet name for a girl with a well-endowed rear end.
Ricco's girlfriend's pumpkin-butt could not fit into Apple Bottom jeans. Wow, that's pretty big!
Oh pumpkin-butt, I love you.
Oh pumpkin-butt, I love you.
by Ayesha DeRaville January 16, 2008
by Unknown Sandoval December 24, 2007
some one who has a gigantic butt, that sticks out.
its shapped as a pumpkin.
big and round.
its shapped as a pumpkin.
big and round.
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GREELEY – A far cry from previous games with Air Force, Northern Colorado and the Falcons battled to their lowest-scoring meeting of the year Tuesday in a 6-2 victory for the Bears.
Northern Colorado's (7-37) pitchers were effective all game, allowing Air Force (15-29) to score only single runs in the first and third innings and giving up only four hits all game, including just one in the final six innings. Josh Tinnon (Niwot) started the game and pitched two innings, giving up two hits and one run while striking out two in two innings.
Chris Hammer (Greeley) pitched an inning and gave up a run, but from then on, the bullpen was almost perfect. Kevin Willman (Aurora) pitched 2 1/3 hitless innings while surrendering only two walks, and Nick Tanner (Foothill Ranch, Calif.), who started the game as the designated hitter, worked the final 3 2/3 while only giving up one hit.
"It's good that we're getting Kevin back down the stretch here, and he looked great today, giving us a chance in the middle innings there and getting us out of a nice jam," head coach Carl Iwasaki said. "Nick Tanner has been looking good. He pitched last week at Air Force and had two clean innings. On the road at Utah Valley, he had some good opportunities to shut an inning down. He's going to be a good player."
The Bears scratched out six hits of their own, but that turned out to be plenty. Northern Colorado took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the first behind center fielder Jensen Park's (Kaneohe, Hawaii) double to right-center field that scored second baseman Landon Moseley (Lawrence, Kan.) from first. First baseman Nick Miller (Loveland) then singled up the middle to score Park.
After shortstop Ryan Yamane (Honolulu) drew a bases-loaded walk to force in a run, Miller added a bases-clearing double to put the Bears up 6-1. The Falcons got a run back in the third on a fielder's choice groundout to complete the scoring.
"We talk about timely hits, and Nick Miller had a timely hit today," Iwasaki said. "We don't need 11 hits. We had 11 hits (Friday at Utah Valley) and we scored four runs. The timely hits need to come. Nick Miller had a timely hit. Jensen Park had a timely hit today. We just need to generate those more frequently when runners are on base."
Park finished a home run shy of the cycle as he went 3-for-4 at the plate with that first-inning double, a fourth-inning triple and a single in the sixth inning. Miller went 2-for-4 at the dish with 4 RBIs and Moseley added a hit with two runs scored.
The Bears return to WAC play this weekend as they host Cal State-Bakersfield for a three-game set, highlighted by Saturday's alumni day.
"There will be teammates of mine, teammates of Patrick Perry, teammates of Adam Hilker, so there will be about four generations of men here," Iwasaki said. "They'll be here to keep alive the spirit and the rich tradition of our program."
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The truth will set you free? Whose truth? "I just followed orders from a superior officer, manager, director, president"? You interpretion of the truth? Mine? My point is I have read the Constitution several times, have a copy at my elbow when on the computer. The limits of executive powerof recess appointments seems very clear to me. Yet, President Obama declared Congress not in secssion (true, it was technically) made four appointees which now have has been declared unconstitutional by a legal court. Obama's Attorney General Holder, will spend our taxpayer's money to appeal. What of Reid's family members, six or so who are lobbiests and other family menbers of members who have an unfair advantage in present their cause? Truth?


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Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionisation Time Of Flight MS (MALDI-TOF MS)
MALDI-TOF MS, Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionisation-Time Of Flight MS, involves mixing the sample with a matrix, which is then coated on to a plate or probe, and subjected to a collimated focused laser beam, causing ionisation and desorption. MALDI enables analysis of molecules up to approximately 500kDa and has the advantage of producing large mass ions, with high sensitivity and little fragmentation. MALDI is now commonly coupled with Delayed Extraction (DE-MALDI), causing the produced ions to enter the Time Of Flight analyser at the same time.
MALDI-TOF MS is used to determine molecular weight and may be employed in a large number of biochemical applications:
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The link with the racing world continues with the exterior. Hanaoka-san of DMAC International, who is responsible for the design of many Super GT cars, was called in to create the wider body. The main benefit of such a kit is to push the wheels further out from the chassis, therefore helping the car handle better on track. This allowed for some very aggressive fenders, like at the front with the louvered top section and the angular rear over-fenders. The front bumper features an integrated front splitter as well as some canards to help with high-speed downforce. The air dams are all functional and feed the V-mount radiator and intercooler setup, the large air intake for the turbine and the two intakes for brake cooling and the oil cooler. The chunky side skirts continue the widening of the body and fuse with the rear fenders to create a very aggressive profile. The rear end is pure GT racer with a series of air outlets created on the rear side of the fenders as well as on the center part of the bumper. This has all been done to create as much downforce as possible and channel turbulent air from the underside of the car. The rear carbon diffuser also helps out in this department by stabilizing the rear end while the carbon GT-wing offers various settings to adjust downforce.
To save as much weight as possible the hood and doors are made of carbon fiber, while the rear hatch is a removable FRP item with a polycarbonate windscreen. Gold Volk Racing CE28N 18-inch wheels wrapped in Dunlop 03G semi-slick tires complete the exterior. Providing a low-down stance and helping with the handling are the hlins dampers, which have been custom valved and gassed by Pan Speed. Hyperco springs and an array of suspension parts, which are kept confidential, join the dampers. Braking is taken care of by Brembo Racing forged calipers all around, six-pot at the front and four-pots at the rear. These bite down on Performance Friction two-piece grooved rotors with pads. The stock master cylinder has been replaced with an AP Racing item, offering more adjustability and performance.
Only time will tell if this is the record-breaking machine Pan Speed is hoping for. This car will no doubt become one of the fastest machines in Japan. During the shakedown tests it was lapping Tsukuba in 57 seconds and the driver, who before that day had never driven the car, said there's a lot of potential in the package. All eyes will be on this Pan Speed RX-7 come December when tuners meet at Tsukuba for the Super Lap Battle. This is one appointment we won't miss.
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Q I have heard that Chinese herbs are effective for treating and preventing the common cold. What products do you recommend, and where can I find them? Are they safe?
A Chinese herbs are remarkable for treating the common cold, as well as a large array of viral infections. In the Chinese pharmacopeia, 40 herbs have been identified as having a strong anti-viral effect and, of these, 25 are commonly used in herbal formulas. In addition, 15 herbs have been found to be successful antibacterials.
Before answering your question about which products to use, I would like to comment on your question about safety. Chinese herbal products have been accused of being routinely contaminated with pesticides, heavy metals and pharmaceuticals. First of all, contamination of imported Chinese products is rare according to a 1998 California Food and Drug Branch analysis, and pesticide use is virtually non-existent or at a level far below that of vegetables in our supermarkets. Additionally, the products American acupuncturists use usually meet Australian Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, guaranteeing no heavy metals or pharmaceutical contamination. So yes, they are quite safe.
As far as products to use, I recommend a synergistic approach, combining three to 10 herbs. The most effective product in my opinion is Gan Mao Ling, "Common Cold Effective Remedy." This formula, available from several GMP manufacturers, employs seven herbs. Four of these, which make up 74 percent of the formula, have strong anti-viral effects. Two of the antiviral herbs, Ilex Gang Mei Gen and Evodia San Cha Ku, have only been discovered recently, and make up 56 percent of the formula. The two herbs are extraordinary in stopping a respiratory virus quickly, perhaps in one or two doses. Gan Mao Ling is recommended in the early stage of a cold, usually the first 24 to 36 hours, when symptoms of sore throat, runny nose or slight malaise are noticed. Take five pills every three hours until the symptoms are gone. Gan Mao Ling can be used for the duration of the cold, if the symptoms are confined to the throat and sinuses. Once the cold enters the lungs, different formulas are required.
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Dr. Jack Levin to give lecture on serial killers
Jack Levin, Ph.D., is the Irving and Betty Brudnick Professor of Sociology and Criminology and director of the Brudnick Center on Conflict and Violence at Northeastern University, where he teaches courses in prejudice and violence.
He has authored or co-authored 28 books, including Mass Murder: America's Growing Menace, Killer on Campus, Overkill: Mass Murder and Serial Killing Exposed, Hate Crimes Revisited, The Will to Kill: Making Sense of Senseless Murder, and The Violence of Hate.
Dr. Levin has published more than 150 articles in professional journals and newspapers, such as The New York Times, Boston Globe, Dallas Morning News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, Chicago Tribune, and USA Today.
He appears frequently on national television programs, including 48 Hours, 20/20, Dateline NBC, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Oprah, Rivera Live, Larry King Live, and all network newscasts.
Dr. Levin was honored by the Massachusetts Council for Advancement and Support of Education as its "Professor of the Year." He has spoken to a wide variety of community, academic, and professional groups, including the White House Conference on Hate Crimes, the Department of Justice, the Department of Education, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
A reception will be held immediately following Dr. Levin's presentation in the McDermott Conference room.
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November 23, 2012: Valencia Vikings in CIF Football Semifinals!
In a game heard live on KHTS Friday night, the Valencia Vikings faced off against the Palos Verdes Sea Kings in the semifinal round of the CIF Southern Section Football playoffs. The final score:
Valencia 33
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To say the Alcovy basketball program has been in a flux for the past couple years would be an understatement. Now with a new coach in Duane Kelley, the program could finally be headed in the right direction. In our Q&A with Kelley, he speaks on summer workouts, his style of play and getting the program to the state playoffs.
Brianna Archer was grinning from ear to ear – with her mother sharing a similar smile sitting on Brianna's right – as she sat in front of Alcovy High School's championship trophies for her signing with Brenau University.
Dr. Kristopher Williams finally had the opportunity to sit in his office as the new athletic director at Alcovy High School on Monday after officially starting the previous Wednesday.
Alcovy soccer player Alex Jordan will join the West Georgia Wolves' program next season, the senior announced in front of teammates, coaches, friends and family Thursday at Alcovy High School.
The Alcovy boys tennis programed dropped a 4-1 decision Thursday night at home to visiting Ola, staving off the Mustangs' sweep with a victory in No. 1 doubles.
After an even first half against its rivals, the Alcovy girls soccer team turned up the intensity Tuesday night at Homer Sharp Stadium, scoring a pair of second-half goals to outlast Eastside 3-1.
The current group of Eastside senior baseball players had never lost a varsity game to the Alcovy Tigers during their time in high school, that is, until Friday night.
Former Alcovy standout DeVon Edwards wrapped up his outstanding 2013 season with the Duke University football team with an honor off the field last week.
The Alcovy girls varsity basketball team fell 84-45 in the opening round of the Class AAAAAA state tournament to Hillgrove on the road.
The Alcovy Lady Tigers finished up their season as the third-ranked team in Region 2-AAAAAA, defeating Rockdale County 42-36 Tuesday night in tournament consolation action.
Alcovy forward Ayanna Wimbush has been named the Alcovy Athlete of the Week after scoring in double figures Friday night for the Lady Tigers against visiting Luella.
The Lady Tigers varsity basketball team came close to its second victory in as many days Friday night at home on Senior Night, but surrendered a six-point fourth-quarter lead to Luella in the final minutes, falling 48-35.
It's been a tough season for the Alcovy varsity basketball team, but in their final home game of 2014, the Tigers proved one thing true – they're not quitters.
The Rockdale County varsity wrestling team might have finished on top in the area last Saturday, but Alcovy and Newton will still be well-represented today at the Class AAAAAA East Sectional at Lowndes High School.
Alcovy football standouts Okon Godwin, Curtiss Benton and Robert Bullard made their collegiate pledges Wednesday afternoon, signing their National Letters of Intent in a ceremony held in front of friends, families and coaches.
It wasn't the prettiest of wins, but the Rockdale County varsity basketball doesn't get credit for presentation.
In a scene echoing Super Bowl Super Bowl XLVII between San Francisco and Baltimore, a blackout took center stage Tuesday night during the fourth quarter of the Rockdale County Bulldogs and Alcovy Tigers' region tilt at Cleveland Stroud Gymnasium.
The Alcovy Lady Tigers traveled to Eastside Saturday night, defeating the Lady Eagles 62-53 in a comeback effort in non-region action.


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Country cutie Taylor Swift caught some Miami heat last night when she brought Flo Rida out as a special guest to perform his hit 'Right Round.'
Swift replaced Flo's usual tall blond hook girl, Kesha, who sang on the original track. Swift's semi-interpretative dancing was a sight to behold, and Flo had a huge smile on his face. The duo were clearly having fun, and the crowd ate it up — the camera work shakes eventually from all the jumping.
This isn't Swift's first hip-hop collaboration. Just last week she did a duet of 'Just a Dream' with Nelly in Houston. In October, Swift and B.o.B performed 'Airplanes,' she collaborated with Usher in Atlanta, and she was reportedly "starstruck" upon meeting and performing with T.I.
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BOSTON, Mass.—UMass Boston men's and women's hockey will each host their home season-openers a week early, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Women's hockey will play their season opener at the Clark Athletic Center Ice Rink Friday at 4 p.m. against Manhattanville College, in a game that was supposed to take place in Rye, New York.
There will be live stats and a webcast available on beaconsathletics.com for both home hockey contests this weekend. Check out beaconsathletics.com later this week for season previews of both squads.