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Sharia, derived from several sources including the Koran, is applied to varying degrees in predominantly Muslim countries but it has no binding status in Britain.Where's Enoch Powell? English common law has developed over 800 years and underlies much of the legal system in former British colonies like Australia, Canada, and the US. Yet immigrants in Britain herself are ignoring it with the blessings of the police and governmental officials. Currently Sharia law is being used in place of English law when both the alleged perpetrators and victims agree to it. But it won't be long before the accused argue that they are not subject to the law of the land but instead to the law of their home countries.
However, the BBC Radio 4 programme Law in Action produced evidence yesterday that it was being used by some Muslims as an alternative to English criminal law. Aydarus Yusuf, 29, a youth worker from Somalia, recalled a stabbing case that was decided by an unofficial Somali "court" sitting in Woolwich, south-east London.
Mr Yusuf said a group of Somali youths were arrested on suspicion of stabbing another Somali teenager. The victim's family told the police it would be settled out of court and the suspects were released on bail.
As if multicultural social mores and customs don't undermine societal cohesiveness and lead to enough mistrust between various people in a society, some in Britain's legal community see this as progress:
Some lawyers welcomed the advance of what has become known as "legal pluralism".I recall a mentor who has said, only half-jokingly, that in school half the kids want to grow up to be doctors and the other half aspire to be lawyers. The former want to build society up, the latter to tear it down.
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Mr Yusuf told the programme he felt more bound by the traditional law of his birth than by the laws of his adopted country. "Us Somalis, wherever we are in the world, we have our own law," he said. "It's not sharia, it's not religious — it's just a cultural thing."No wonder other countries in Europe, like the Netherlands and France, are screening immigrants by asking potential newcomers their thoughts on various aspects of their host country's national culture. A more potent way of stopping European law and society from being rejected by those living in Europe would be to stop immigration from parts of the world that are prone to disagree with Western societal models, especially the Islamic world.


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Piano Lessons is Noah Adams's delightful and moving chronicle of his fifty-second year--a year already filled with long, fast workdays and too little spare time--as he answers at last a lifelong call: to learn to play the piano.ĀĀThe twelve monthly chapters span from January--when after decades of growing affection for keyboard artists and artisans he finally plunges in and buys a piano--through December, when as a surprise Christmas present for his wife he dresses in a tuxedo and, in flickering candlelight, snow falling outside the windows, he attempts their favorite piece of music, a difficult third-year composition he's been struggling with in secret to get to this very moment.
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February 07, 2011Marble Hill License Office Agent's Contract with State is Canceled; Office Temporarily Closed and Management Contract Will Be Re-Bid
JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri Department of Revenue and the Office of Administration today canceled the state contract with Richard Vangennip, the agent of the Marble Hill License Office. The office (located at 606 Highway 34 West) will be closed until a new agent is named. Customers in the Marble Hill and Bollinger County area have nearby offices in which they can conduct driver license, titling and other motor vehicle transactions.
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May 16, 2011, 12:49 PM
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Hello Fellow Meat-Bombs!
I am starting this thread to allow for further discussion on the topic of the new article. I have offered my perspective, now it is time for you to share yours.
Additional discussion of this issue is in the new Skydive Radio interview, airing later this week. Check it out!
Happy Landings!
Brian Germain
May 16, 2011, 3:48 PM
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My concern with these devices is that they might be making it 'too' easy. What I mean by that is that the degree of accuracy required below 1000ft with regards to visually checking your altitude is well within the grasp of human ability.
Let's say you start your canopy ride, slider collapsed, chest strap loose, brakes unstowes, at 3000ft. For you to enter the pattern at or around 1000ft, that's 2/3 of the way down. It's not hard for human perception to grasp the concepts of halves or thrids, so a jumper should be able to figure that out just with their eyeyballs. Even if they're unsure, analog altimeters are 'reliable' to the degree that you can use it for telling when you're at 1000ft.
Now you take that same concept, and compress it even further into the pattern. You start at 1000ft, and ride it down halfway to 500ft where you turn onto base. Now you ride your base leg down 250ft, and turn onto final. In both cases you're dealing with very managable altitudes with regards to visually accuity, and simply cutting that in half to get to your turn points.
My feeling is that if this is planned ahead, to include holding areas and altitudes, a study of the wind and the spot, and pattern entry, along with the above scheme of altitude and turn points, any jumper can be taught to fly the pattern accurately without the need for any aid of any sort.
The catch is that you have to find a way to corner EVERY new jumper, and put them through the training to learn to do this. If you can start off with A license graduates who can plan and execute such a canopy flight, they're going to turn into jumpers who will only become sharper with their skills.
My concern is that the beepers just make it too easy. When something goes wrong, what do you do? What happens when the wind conditions change, and your beeper beeps and you're nowhere near where you thought you would be? Will the jumper recognize and adapt, or just yank a toggle when the beep goes off because they're 'supposed to'?
None of this is mentioning the 'future' risk (even though it happens already) where people used to the beepers start to swoop. Plenty of new swoopers are using the beepers right from day one, and they are 'swooping by the beep'. Again, the problems you can run into when your situation doesn't agree with your device are numerous, and in a swoop scenario, you're out of time for anything but action. Thinking through the confusion is not a luxury a swooper on final has.
Of course, you can't ignore the untility of such devices, and the consistancy that they could add to the patterns of untrained jumpers. In that sense, maybe in the communal sense, they're a good thing as the overall situation might improve. As a personal asset to the individual jumper, I think they offer a variety of device dependency pitfalls that the individual could easily fall prey to.
May 16, 2011, 4:35 PM
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All good and valid points, Dave. The question I ask is, would wide-spread use of such devices improve safety more than than they detract from it? I believe they would. AAD's can kill people too, but I still have one.
In order for folks to arrive at a sustainable conclusion, all things must be considered. I thank you for your thoughts.
May 16, 2011, 5:07 PM
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It's impossible to deny that they are accurate, fairly reliable, and can be utilized in many different ways. I guess my main problem is the emergence of device dependence, and inverse to that, being the reduction in the skills of basic airmanship. The more responsibility you take away from the jumper (like being able to fly their canopy 'by eye'), the more that attitude will drift into other areas.
Maybe it's just me, but my view of a 'skydiver', is an individual who is highly self-reliant, motivated by the need to perform at a high level and willing to do the work it takes to get to that level. I don't see these types of devices as contributing toward building that type of skydiver.
We might just be in the classic chicken/egg scenario, where we now need these devices because we have already created a gneration of jumpers who can't get out of their own way, even though we know these devices are only going to further degrade the ability of the individual, leading us further down the wrong path.
Given your exposure to working with jumpers in your canopy control courses, if you feel that beepers would be more of an asset than a liability, then I'm inclined to believe you. Maybe not whole-heartedly, but if that's the conclusion your observations have led you to, then I'm on board.
May 16, 2011, 5:13 PM
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I agree with Brian that overall they would aid to the safety.
I know I am a lower time jumper, but I have my own experience with an audible.
I got one at about 80 jumps because I started to experiement with Free Flying and refused to try it without one because of the whole internal clock being off because of increased freefall speed.
Anyway when my instructor saw me pull out my shiny new audible at 80 jumps she pulled me aside and cautioned me to never rely on it, ever. She said that it is a great aid, but that it is like an aad in a way. You never wait for it to fire. It is prone to failure like anything else.
I took that advice to heart. I never wait for the beep, but if I hear it I instantly know where it thinks I am.
It has greatly improved my accuracy, well at least I think. Just because it beeps doesn't mean I have to turn, and I don't have to wait for the beep to turn either. I simply use it to aid me in confirming what I am seeing. I adjust my pattern off of my visual sight picture, but the beep has aided me to make adjustments to that pattern as necessary too, i.e entering my downwind lower than I thought I was, hearing the beep for 1,000 earlier than I expected. A visual check of my altimeter, along with my sight picture tells me I am lower than expected. I go to brakes, or rears to increase my glide, and adjust my pattern accordingly.
I don't think students need the added distraction, but even lower jump number skydivers can greatly improve their accuracy with proper use.
I am begining HP landings now, and if I am not set up perfectly before the alarm goes off then I abort. Better to swoop another day, and I still have plenty of recent experience landing straight in :)
May 16, 2011, 8:56 PM
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I think a more general discussion about the results of making things easy would be interesting. I think people have the tendency to under-value things that are easy and therefore put very little effort into them. So, the more rules we institute, the less people think about the actual process.
I think that there are certain personality types who don't fall into this trap (because they're OCD) but I see this in every day life all the time. I certainly can't speak as an instructor or canopy coach but I can say from other experiences that simplifying and, in theory freeing up cycles for other work, doesn't always get the result you're after. Sometimes the opposite is true.
May 16, 2011, 11:57 PM
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Let me start to say that I think audibles under canopy can be helpful for a lot of people but can never be more important than visual cues. As someone who has a major in Psychology and does look at things a little different as others I'll explain why. I also took BG's course a couple of years ago.
Skydiving as we all know is a sport that uses all 3 dimensions. This is something people aren't used to and aren't really made for. The human brain can only process a small proportion of the stimulus we get while skydiving when we have low jump numbers (0-500 jumps). This means we will not be able to see and hear everything we would like, to be totally save. The recent incidents IMO have confirmed this.
Now let's throw in the audible. Let me first state that it must be used as a backup like AAD's. There eventually is no substitute for thinking with your brain and looking with your eyes. The audible allows the skydiver to put more focus on his/her surroundings then on the altimeter which will have a negative effect on awareness for everyone around you. This should be especially true for jumpers with lower jumpnumbers (read 75-500 jumps). I don't think jumpers with less then 50 jumps should use audibles, but correct me if you think I'm wrong. These jumpers must first learn the basics before being aided in this way.
Now let's go one step beyond this. Let's add swooping to the equation. You've just learned how to land your canopy in a tight space and understood the basics of canopy flight. You're used to all the stimulus under canopy and can handle this pretty well (assuming your not downsizing too fast). You're now taking away a lot of brain capacity for scanning your surroundings by inducing speed on landing which takes a lot of focus which cannot be directed towards other things around you. Add the small margin of error we have when swooping and you can imagine what will be left of your brains processing capacity. Not much. The audible can aid in having a bit more brain capacity and therefore make that human a bit safer when used in the right way.
Let me make one thing clear. I don't think people should rely on audible for 100%. There is no substitute for your eyes. They can only aid you in becoming a safer and more consistent skydiver.
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May 17, 2011, 12:37 PM
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I doubt anyone would argue that our eyes have ultimate veto power, and fostering our "organic" instruments is the best plan. However, as people develop this skill and judgement, how many will lose their lives? We might, by the traditional thinking, stop giving altimeters to students to force them to use their eyes. That is how I learned back in the '80's. Clearly not the path to safety. This sport is far to hazardous to hold back the technological advances that can make us safer. If the goal is to save lives, than every bit of data we can get our pilots will help us to achieve that goal.
I am not suggesting that we make these devices mandatory. What I am suggesting is, we just do it anyway. Like the use of goggles, having audible altimeters designed for canopy pattern information. We chose to use them not as a result of regulation, but it is the right thing to do.
Complacency comes in many forms, and relying on our instruments before our gut instincts will always be a trap in flying. This potential however, must never cause us to cast aside the benefits of such life-saving technology.
For less money than a weekend of jumping, you can know how high you are throughout your approach, without taking your eyes offrhe action.. I will always believe that it is worth it.
May 17, 2011, 1:31 PM
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My initial thoughts:
I also kind of snicker at the idea that one needs all these beeps to be able to skydive and fly a pattern.
And it's true, you don't, and I'm against anyone who thinks they are necessary or the "proper" modern way to do things.
But I don't see a lot of harm in Brian's ideas. He's advocating under-canopy altitude alerts as a useful addition to normal practice. The beeps don't force you to turn onto base as soon as you hear the 500' beep or start your swoop turn at the 670' beep, but are a reminder of the altitude.
I do everything under canopy, including amateur swooping, with a big old analogue Altimaster on my wrist. It certainly takes some time to stare up at it and figure out what my altitude is when the last 1000' is a small section of the dial.
Compared to that, I was going to write about the benefits of keeping "eyeballs out of the cockpit" with a beeper, but now that I actually looked at Brian's article, it looks like that's what he's preaching anyway.
In many ways, under-canopy altitude alerts are far less hazardous to over-rely on than freefall altitude alerts (which have been endlessly debated).
1) In freefall, waiting for the beep without trying to be altitude aware is clearly dangerous. Under canopy, if you just wait for the beep to turn crosswind or final, and miss it, you just sail off a little further under canopy and don't land quite where you want. Sure you can get yourself into bad terrain, but far slower than the ground approaches in freefall.
2) Under canopy you should already be actively watching your path relative to the ground (in addition to others in the air nearby). That's different than in freefall where you focus on the jumpers you are with, and are often not looking at the ground at all. So the beeper does not become your sole reference.
3) Beeps under canopy dont act as straightforward commands like in freefall, to breakoff or to pull. Under canopy, they are basically saying, "You are now at the altitude where you normally do such and such a turn -- but you have to decide that for your self now, depending on where you are over the ground." The alerts are more advisory in nature.
There probably will be some discussion about how best to introduce these gadgets to newer jumpers.
Aug 26, 2012, 4:46 PM
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As a brand new skydiver who just got a Class A, I'd like to share my thoughts on the matter, while my training is still very fresh in my mind.
I understand why a heads-up display would be nice - especially for things like crabbing along during crosswind landings (at my DZ, we
land north or south). Aside from this, though, I'm not sure having audibles is a great idea for students.
A major reason I'm opposed to audibles for students is I've already had an altimeter fail on me. It froze on me at 5800 feet on my Cat C, so I executed a landing pattern without looking at an altimeter at all (and was successful, yay). It unstuck itself somewhere under canopy, but at that point I wasn't even looking anymore - why would I trust it? My worry is this - how long would it take for a student to figure out an audible altimeter wasn't working? What are the consequences of a student not knowing their audible isn't working until they're lower to the ground than they want to be under canopy, and haven't made the necessary turns to hit their landing area?
I understand some might consider this a special case - altimeters don't fail all that often, right? I disagree with this mindset - we rookies and students need to be the most aware of failing equipment, because we're the ones who take the most time to process and make appropriate judgment calls. I think a visual altimeter is far more easily identifiable as "wrong" than an audible one.
A less extreme example of when I wouldn't want to be a student relying on an audible follows. This, and similar situations, have happened to me already:
I've done a few jumps today with a consistent landing pattern, but the wind has picked up. On my downwind leg, I realize (a) I will gain much more ground on downwind than I originally expected, and (b) gain a lot less ground on finals than expected. If I don't turn onto my base leg soon enough, I will not be able to clear the trees on finals. I'm below 1,000 feet - no restarting this pattern now. I have a couple options. If I won't cut anyone off, I'll swing out wide on downwind to drop altitude while hitting the same target to start my base leg. Alternatively, if I won't cut anyone off, I can start my base leg above 500 feet.
Because I became aware of my too-far-downwind landing patterns early on, I never had to bail to another nearby field to avoid both collisions and trees; waiting for an audible to tell me where I am may have led to a different result. This type of scenario is especially relevant for students, because they're always trying different canopies. Since each jump can be radically different, even in similar weather conditions, I think it's important for students to be assessing the situation constantly in landing patterns.
I understand where you're coming from on wanting audibles for students, but I think it's more important for students to introduce them as an aid or a backup after they have mastered landing with visuals alone.
Aug 26, 2012, 11:25 PM
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There are people who never uses any type of alit, but i'll bet they will swoop better if they reach their initiation point at consistent altitude by using altimeter.
Name one canopy pilot that placed top 5, hitting pro gates that doesn't use altimeter and they go all eye-ball status in USPA canopy national.
It is hard to distinguish between 950-1000. It is even harder to distinguish between 1100-1200 ft, setting up for 450 and 630's.
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Aug 27, 2012, 6:13 AM
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As a new jumper, the problem I have with going by the beep is that altitude is really only part of the process. This was hit on hard by my instructors during AFF (that the 1000, 500, 250 ft. marks are just rough points), but it has the potential to get lost if one is flying by the beep. I started using a ditter when I got my A and I think it's a great tool as long as you keep up with the basics. For me, it's basically "don't get caught by the beep." A few jumps fresh on my A I decided, for whatever reason, to go with the beep instead of my eyes on the canopy pattern and almost put myself long into the trees. It was really, really dumb and I turned off everything under 1000 feet after that.
I can't speak for high performance canopy work, but I'm sure it's a completely different beast.
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Aug 27, 2012, 8:00 AM
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It is important to note that the beep is only a guide that tells you where you are (altitude), not what to do (when to turn). The reality is that most people do not look at their altimeter AT ALL below about 1000 feet. This means that the last turn to final is made without altitude awareness. The primary reason for injuries in our sport is low inappropriate turns. Having a last beep that lets you know when you are below 300 feet seriously reduces this risk.
The use of audible cues for students will remain a debatable issue. We do not all need to agree about absolute right and wrong. We just need to do what makes sense to us. If audibles are used, there must undoubtedly be special training to prepare the canopy pilot for the new element.
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For what it's worth:
I'm a newbie and reading up as much as I can while I skydive as much as I can, just eating it all up and fell instantly in love with the sport.
I chose to start wearing an audible at around 20 jumps.
In freefall: I feel it has helped me to build my internal clock. The faux pas here is that I have come to rely on it a bit meaning that I don't check my visual altimeter quite as often, especially when I'm in sit. But just before I hear the beep, I always sense it's just about to come and if it doesn't when I feel it should, that's when I check my wrist and usually get the beep within a second or two. From experience, is this eventually going to bite me in the but? Or am I right to trust the internal clock that's getting dialed in and will continue to get dialed in with more jumps?
Under canopy: It has always been nothing more than a guideline I never turn when I hear the beep, I simply make a note of the altitude and feel that it has helped me progress much faster than if I had to look at my visual altimeter and take my eyes off the ground and the airspace around me.
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After a week-long stay in Austin, Texas (ATX) following the Star of Texas Convention, I jumped in a cargo van and drove out to the West Texas Tattoo Convention in San Angelo.
It turned out that a few people from the ATX show also made the scary journey through the west Texas dessert, including Richard Stell, Rock of Ages, Austin Tattoo Co., Electric 13 Tattoo and Triple Crown Tattoo. I'm sure there were others and I apologize for not mentioning you here.
Although this convention was much smaller than Austin show, the caliber of tattooers in attendance was just as impressive. A few of the new faces that were not in ATX included Dean Williams, Oliver Peck (er) and the boys from Elm St. Tattoo in Dallas, Aaron Coleman and Mando from Immaculate Tattoo in Mesa, Arizona and Danny Reed from Hot Stuff Tattoo in Asheville, North Carolina just to name a few.
Alex and Aubrey Trufant, of Bullet Proof Tattoo in San Angelo, hosted the convention and they really did a great job of accommodating their guests. Each day at least one free meal was catered for the artists and vendors, which is awesome because sometimes I've gone entire day at a convention without eating because most of that "tat con" concession food is questionable at best…
My booth was right next to Richard Stell's and it was amazing to watch him work and talk to his customers all weekend long… And special thanks goes to Jennifer Stell for taking a couple pictures for TAM of Richard working and tattooing. (Look for Jennifer to do some blogging for TAM in the near future too!)
This convention had a lot first time experiences for me: first time in west Texas, first time I had more facial hair than Tony Hundahl and the first time I've ever seen a mariachi band walk through a tattoo convention. It was really cool, and also very strange at the same time.
The dice game seemed to follow me four hours into the west Texas wilderness from Austin. Although I think dice games tend to follow Oliver, in fact I'm pretty sure he has dice on him at all times… pretty sure.
This time around I was not so lucky. So I got C-Lo (4-5-6) tattooed on me (for some reason) at the impromptu after party on Saturday night in Bullet Proof Tattoo around 3 in the morning… "Party-tat" mission accomplished.
Audios Tejas! Thanks for the memories, especially the ones I don't remember. And I will always remember the Alamo, even the "Tiny Alamo" which I didn't know existed until now.
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Persona 3
Persona 3 Set for PS2
Atlus announces the latest Shin Megamitensei game.
March 8, 2006 - Atlus has announced a new entry in its "Persona" branch of the Shin Megamitensei series. The latest issue of Famitsu has first details on Persona 3, which is in development for the PlayStation 2.
In Persona 3, you play as a 17 year-old boy who's just transferred schools. Immediately after entering his dormitory, the character comes under attack of a Shadow, a new enemy introduced in Persona 3. Shadows have the ability to summon Persona demons. After coming under attack, the main character inherits this ability as well.
The main character is unique amongst Persona users in that he has the ability to switch between Personas rather than just summoning a single creature. He ends up becoming leader of a special extracurricular force attempting to defeat Shadow. Other human characters, including fellow students Yukari Takeba and Junpei Iori, have the ability to summon a single Persona, and end up joining the group of Shadow fighters.
Persona 3 takes place in Minato Ku, a town consisting of a harbor area called Iwatodai and a man-made island called Port Island. Your school is located on the island while your dorm is located in Iwatodai.
You take control of the main character during each day of school, starting with arrival in the morning and ending in the afternoon as you head back to your dorm. Between classes, you can investigate the school grounds, and following the school day, you can do the same in town.
Players get to experience school life in Persona 3. The game lets you work through a year of in-game time. Most of your activities on weekdays take place following classes, but on weekends and holidays, you can make appointments with other characters in order to strengthen your relationships. The relationship with your "Comyu," short for "community," has an effect on your battle with the Shadow.
Even on days where you don't have an appointment, you're free to just wander around town, visiting shops as you like. This is true even during summer vacation. The game includes summer school, a summer sports meet, and other events for your time away from school.
Other characters go through school life as well. On the days prior to a big test, your allies will lock themselves away in their rooms and concentrate on studying, meaning they won't be able to help out in the fight against the Shadow. Characters will even get sick and miss classes.
This might seem like the makings of one of those Japanese school-based love simulation games, but Persona 3 provides the expected Megaten-inspired twists. The world of Persona 3 does not use a 24 hour clock. When the clock turns midnight, the world enters "Shadow Time." The Shadow roam the streets during this time, providing the perfect opportunity for you to do some exterminating.
Normal people who don't have Persona summoning abilities turn into coffins during Shadow time and lose all senses. Some do manage to make the transition in human form, and end up serving as targets for the Shadow, who like to feed on their spirits.
During Shadow Time, you and your party members get into battle with Shadow creatures. Battles begin by all party members making use of a pistol-shaped summon device to call out their Persona (this is unfortunately done by the characters aiming the device at themselves and firing). You can also opt to skip out on the Persona transformation and use weapons to directly fight the Shadow.
Emerge victorious from a battle, and you earn new Persona Cards. These cards hold your Persona summons. By taking two or more cards to the game's Persona Room, you can combine cards into a new Persona. While you lose the previous Personas, you earn a powerful new one in its place.
Directed by Katsura Hashino (director of Shin Megamitensei III Nocturne), and featuring character designs and art direction by Shigenori Soejima (character designs for Devil Summoner, art direction for Stella Deus), Persona 3 is set for Japanese release on 7/13. A US release has yet to be announced.
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Famitsu Trailer.
I really loved this. ATLUS
OS: http://www.atlus.co.jp/cs/game/pstation2/persona3/
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Thanks alot for the info. I had no clue that they would be making a new Persona game, but I'm glad that they're going back to their roots. Frankly, the Shin Megami Tensei kinda weirded me out with the sci-fi gimmick (though it was pretty cool), and disappointed with Nocturne, so I'm glad they're going back to the high school setting. Really makes me feel nostalgic (actually makes me want to play P2: Eternal Punishment again).
I really look forward to this game release since I plan on getting it when it comes out as soon as possible.
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After the "rumor" system, the "Community system aka Tokimeki memorial meets Persona" system... weird...
Actually, it's the other way around, the SMT series is the root of the Persona subseries.
SMT 1 -> SMT If... -> Persona
Nocturne was made the way it was to make gamers feel nostalgic of the old NES and SFC episodes.
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if anyone wondering when it comes out U.S the release Date is 7/24/07 But we are not getting Persona 3 FES. BUT i readed somewhere if Persona 3 sells well they might bring Persona 3 FES over.before it was no they not bring it over but now its how well Persona 3 sells in this case.
|2007-07-06, 13:28
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the archivist.
Anyhoo, I can't wait for this game. I've been a fan of SMT and its spin-offs since Nocturne. I'm actually surprised the brought it over here. What with the head shooting and all. Ah, well. It's cool that it is going to be a special edition.
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You've probably done some searching already, but FES (stands for Festival, apparently) is an expansion of the game. I believe they released both an extra disc for people who already had the game and a one-disc version that includes the whole thing. The latter would be best, of course, but as CoreMaster said, if the regular game doesn't sell well here, then it's unlikely they'll give us the expansion. Would have been nice if they localized the one-disc release...
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U.S. Website is up:
|2007-07-25, 00:26
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3-week delay in shipping date. http://www.atlus.com/newsdetail.php?newsID=135 On the plus side, the review sites that have their copies (fie on them) are giving good scores.
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Bloody Hell...
At first, I wasn't sure what to make of the game. I haven't really played the Shin Megami Tensei games (though I really want to), but after reading a few reviews, I'm really looking forward to the game. Guess that's one more pre-order to put in. *sigh*
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G is for Generation
I have been looking forward to this game for about a year or so when I first heard of it. Hopefully it'll come out on that August 14th date and no later, though I expected the issue with the artbooks to be resolved sooner. It's good that Atlus tales care with quality though.
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Andrei Markov scored twice as the Montreal Canadiens downed the Florida Panthers, 4-1, on Tuesday.
Tomas Plekanec and Alex Galchenyuk also lit the lamp for the Canadiens, who bounced back from a season-opening loss to Toronto. Carey Price made 27 saves in the victory.
"We all played better and put the puck on the net more," said Markov. "It was a team effort and we have to continue to play the same way and have to be better."
Tomas Kopecky supplied the sole offense for Florida. Scott Clemmensen allowed all four goals on 33 shots to suffer his first career defeat against Montreal. He entered the game with a 6-0-0 record and a 1.68 goals-against average in seven career games against the Canadiens.
Montreal took the lead just 3:26 in as Brian Gionta broke down the right side of the ice on a rush before feeding a pass into the slot for Plekanec, who finished with a wrister through the legs of Clemmensen.
The Canadiens then added to their advantage after receiving a two-man advantage lasting 1:40 following a holding penalty by Brian Campbell and a delay-of-game penalty by Stephen Weiss. Markov ripped a slap shot from the high slot past the goaltender's stick side with 6:36 left in the opening period.
Florida received a late power play for a chance to cut into its deficit, but Filip Kuba struck the crossbar with a shot from the left point to keep it a 2-0 game heading into the second period.
The Panthers were able to get on the board with their second power play of the middle stanza as Kopecky ripped a one-timer from the right circle inside the near post at the 4:33 mark.
Montreal, however, answered with a power-play goal of its own to regain their two-goal advantage with Markov's second tally, a one-timer from the blue line that sailed through a crowd and past Clemmensen's glove just under four minutes later.
Florida was given a golden chance to get back in the game as Montreal's Travis Moen and Brandon Prust were whistled for consecutive penalties that included six seconds of a 5-on-3, but the visitors could not convert and Galchenyuk made it a 4-1 game with 5:35 remaining in the second period with a redirection of a Prust shot from the right circle.
The Panthers were again given a lengthy power play in the third period when Ryan White was given a fighting major and a game misconduct for throwing several punches at Florida's Tomas Fleischmann after taking a hit in the corner.
But Florida did not take advantage of the opportunity despite another Montreal penalty resulting in another two-man advantage lasting nearly a full two minutes as Price stopped all eight shots he faced in the frame.
"It was a special-teams game tonight, but we weren't good," Panthers coach Kevin Dineen said. "If you give up that many chances against a team with speed, you're going to have them capitalize."
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Florida went 1-for-8 on the power play ... The Canadiens were 2-for-6 with the man advantage ... Max Pacioretty and Raphael Diaz each had a pair of assists for Montreal ... Galchenyuk netted his first career goal.


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Oak Ridge native Erin Corwin, 19, has been missing from her Twentynine Palms, Calif. home since 7 a.m. Saturday, June 28. Although her car was found the following Monday, there have reportedly been no leads or new information as to Erin's whereabouts.
Oak Ridge native Erin Corwin, 19, has been missing from her Twentynine Palms, Calif. home since 7 a.m. Saturday, June 28. Although her car was found the following Monday, there have reportedly been no leads or new information as to Erin's whereabouts.
As reported in The Oak Ridger on July 3, Corwin is a native of Oak Ridge and a graduate of Oak Ridge High School, along with her husband, Jonathan Wayne Corwin. Jonathan joined the Marines after high school and is now a lance corporal stationed near Twentynine Palms. According to media releases from San Bernardino (Calif.) Sheriff's Department, Erin is pregnant with their first child.
On July 28, Erin left her home to travel to nearby Joshua Tree National Park to visit in preparation for a coming visit from her parents, according to one of the media releases.
She apparently never made it. The next day Jonathan called authorities and reported her missing. On Monday, June 30, Erin's car was found in the town of Twentynine Palms and there were no indicators as to her last direction of travel.
According to the Sheriff's Department, as of last Saturday, there were no new developments and that the information released has been "minimal due to the suspicious nature of her disappearance."
That same release said that the search for Erin had resumed with 68 personnel involved. In addition to the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department, deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the Kern County Sheriff's Department comprise the ground search team. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department air unit is also involved in the search.
The search area is concentrated around the Joshua Tree National Park and had covered more than 200 square miles of remote desert at the time of the release. The release said that the search has shown no sign of Erin and that her disappearance does "not appear to be voluntary." It also states that steps are being taken to preserve evidence and search techniques in the event the search and rescue evolves into a criminal investigation.
On July 8, CBS-TV Channel 8 out of Los Angeles reported that they had reviewed recorded scanner traffic from the morning Erin was reported missing. According to their summary, Jonathan reported Erin missing at about 8:30 a.m. Sunday morning, June 29, after she failed to return home when she reportedly said she would be back home by 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon, June 28.
The television station also quotes an unidentified deputy speaking with his unidentified sergeant after speaking with Jonathan. According to the recorded scanner log, the deputy said, "Hey sarge, I made contact with the RP (reporting Party) over the phone. He says his wife left yesterday around 0700 (7 a.m.) and was supposed to return (at) 1600 (4 p.m.). She has no family. They're from Tennessee. She's less than two months pregnant."
By the time CBS 8 posted their report, her pregnancy status had changed from less than two months to three months. At the time of the recording, Corwin had been missing for 16 hours already.
The article also indicates that the deputy did not get a clothing description of what Erin was wearing from Jonathan.
That radio call was made on Sunday, June 29 and according to reports the deputy was already driving into Joshua Tree National Park to look for Erin but was called off by his sergeant.
"Okay, well, we have a myriad of park rangers and search and rescue volunteers for the national park that can go do what you're attempting to do; so come on back out of there and as soon as you get cell service give me a call," the sergeant said, according to CBS 8's scanner log.
The article says that Erin's car, found on Monday, June 30, was just blocks from the Marine Base where she lived but more than eight miles from her destination.
Corwin's family started a Facebook page, "Locate Erin Corwin," and established a fund-raising effort on the website www.gofundme.com. According to Facebook posts the family has decided to use the money raised to establish a reward for information leading to Erin's location.
CBS 8 also reported that the entrances to Joshua Tree National Park are equipped with multiple surveillance cameras. Their reporters spoke to the Joshua Tree chief ranger who declined to comment on whether or not Corwin had been spotted entering or exiting the park on the cameras.
Erin is described as a white female, 5-feet-2-inches, 120 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes in one of the media releases. The release said that she had no history of medical or mental conditions that would contribute to her disappearance.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department asks that anyone with information on Erin's location call the homicide detail at (909) 387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-782-7463.
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Your baby continues to get sick from the very foods he is supposed to thrive on. I did. I am a mom of a little boy just diagnosed with FPIES.
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With the warmer weather finally entering Iowa we are certain to see an increase in door-to-door sales business. Most of these businesses are reputable and offer for sale a variety of products of interest to our community. Some of these businesses do operate with high-pressure sales techniques that often make our citizens uncomfortable.
With that in mind we wanted to remind citizens of several requirements and steps that can be taken to ensure the safety of our community.
- All door-to-door sales persons must have a peddler's license and they are required to display it upon request. (There are exceptions in the ordinance for route delivery persons, Scouts, School Fundraisers, etc.) You should always ask to see this license before doing business with any door-to-door sales person to ensure they have received a license from the City to offer their goods or services. If they cannot or will not produce the license ask them to leave and notify law enforcement.
- As a rule you should never let anyone in your residence that you do not know or trust. If you wish to do businesses with a peddler it is always safest to interact with them outside your residence, that way if you have any concerns you can ask them to leave and return to the safety of your home. If you have any concerns for your safety call 911.
- Some may engage in high-pressure sales and try to instill a sense of urgency to make the sale. Like all purchases you should take the time to research their claims to ensure they are accurate before purchasing. If you want time to think about it, and are truly interested in their product, ask for their telephone number and call them later if you decide to buy.
- If you have a non-emergency complaint about a door-to-door merchant please contact the Waterloo City Clerks Office at 291-4233 with as much information about the vendor as possible.
- Any time you are looking to make a purchase you are encouraged to check the business you are dealing with through the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org or 1-800-222-1600.


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Not gonna lie, we weren't the biggest fans of the original MT810 from New Balance. A heavier shoe with a near-excessive amount of protection, this traditionally designed trail model just didn't really do it for us from a running standpoint. We are pleased to see a complete makeover in the shoe's first update, and welcome the 810 v2 with open arms (or open feet?). Expect the 810 v2 to be a rugged yet relatively nimble shoe capable of all-terrain performance.
What to Watch For
- Complete Redesign: Nothing from the original 810 has gone untouched in this update. New Balance has reformed the shoe to become a more performance-oriented trail offering.
- Dramatically Reduced Weight: Down from a whopping 13.7 oz in the original, the new 810 v2 checks in at 10.9 oz in a Men's size 9 and 8.4 oz in a Women's size 8 according to New Balance.
- Lower Offset: An 8mm heel-to-toe differential will promote running on the toes for a swift and agile trail running experience.
Launch Date
February 2013
Men's Color
Black/Red MT810 v2
Women's Color
Blue/Yellow WT810 v2


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If you are like me, you grew up listening to Dr. Demento on the radio...and some of those songs are probably still stuck in your head. For me, it was the "Cowpasture Polka".
Thanks to Dr. Demento, I've had this song stuck in my head for three decades.
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The film is titled "Under the Smogberry Trees: The True Story of Dr. Demento". You can read more about this project and pledge your support on their Kickstarter page.
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ASTM launches academic outreach initiative for 2009.
Press Release Summary:
ASTM International will launch the Year of the Professor campaign. The multi-faceted academic outreach initiative will be aimed at promoting value of standards education at colleges and universities worldwide. Highlights will include college and university campus visits and training sessions by ASTM members and staff, and ASTM will provide educators access to affordable ASTM academic-oriented products, enabling professors to integrate ASTM standards into their course materials.
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ASTM International Launches "Year of the Professor" Campaign
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 13 January 2009 - ASTM International, one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world, will launch the "Year of the Professor" campaign in 2009. This multi-faceted academic outreach initiative will be aimed at promoting the value of standards education at colleges and universities worldwide.
The Year of the Professor campaign expands upon ASTM International's highly successful "Year of the Student" initiative in 2007. That program brought a 40 percent increase in ASTM student membership and saw the number of colleges and universities that access ASTM standards increase to more than 1,000. Currently, individuals from 75 different countries hold student membership in ASTM International.
Highlighting the ASTM Year of the Professor initiative will be:
o The ASTM International Professor of the Year Award, rewarding a university-level educator for exemplary use of standards in their curriculum or classroom setting;
o College and university campus visits and training sessions by ASTM members and staff;
o Online educational resources at ASTM Campus, a focused area of the ASTM Web site for professors and students;
o Access to affordable ASTM academic-oriented products, enabling professors to integrate ASTM standards into their course materials; and
o Ongoing ASTM International student membership opportunities.
ASTM International President James A. Thomas commented, "Today's college students are the world's future technical experts and leaders in their fields. Enhancing their classroom learning with a real-world curriculum in standards will give then a learning foundation they can draw upon throughout their entire career. ASTM International is committed to supporting college and university educators in their efforts to build students' knowledge and awareness of the critical discipline of standardization."
Dr. Vicki L. Brown, associate professor and chair of the civil engineering department at Widener University, added, "Engineering students, in particular, should learn about standards while still in school so that, as practicing professionals, they are prepared to appropriately apply those standards in their everyday technical evaluations and decision making. ASTM's Year of the Professor program will provide engineering educators with welcome resources for teaching students about standardization."
Rewarding the Contributions of Educators
A special emphasis of the Year of the Professor initiative will be on the role of educators in developing student knowledge and involvement in standardization. Underscoring this important aspect of the campaign will be the new ASTM International Professor of the Year Award. Candidates for the award will include professors and instructors at accredited universities worldwide who have demonstrated outstanding use of ASTM standards in their teaching. Cash awards will be given to the winning educator and their respective university. Further information is available at www.astm.org/campus.
Bringing the Message to College Campuses
In 2009, ASTM International will also continue its direct outreach efforts at colleges and universities around the world. Over the past several years, ASTM members and staff have conducted campus visits to give students a living "case study" on the importance of standardization. Numerous visits and seminars are planned for 2009, building on last year's programs at several schools, including Catholic University, Drexel University, Eastern University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University of Miami and Westminster College.
ASTM Campus: Home for ASTM Academic Outreach Information
In support of the Year of the Professor initiative, ASTM has expanded the ASTM Campus - the popular area of its Web site geared toward university and college students as well as professors and instructors. ASTM Campus is the Society's central online home for a wide range of educational content on standardization, as well as information on all of ASTM's academic outreach programs. For additional information on the various programs available to students and educators, visit www.astm.org/campus or contact Jim Olshefsky, director of external relations, ASTM International (phone: 610-832-9714; firstname.lastname@example.com).


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10 Just-a-Bit Bohemian Outdoor Spaces
Earlier this month, I gave you a peek inside a backyard in Brooklyn, courtesy of the folks over at Lonny magazine. It was over-the-top bohemian — a very stylish look, but the majority of readers agreed that this laid-back, eclectic style was anything but practical. This time around, I thought I'd delve into our archives to show you outdoor spaces emanating a slightly bohemian vibe that are a bit more realistic and attainable.
Love it or hate it, I think we can all agree bohemian style has a cozy, "pull up a chair, have a drink and stay a while" kind of feel. And that's something we can all get on board with.
1. Kevin and Greg's Sugar Shack.
2. Isabelle's New York City Balcony Oasis.
3. Caroline & Sebastian's Bohemian Fairytale.
4. Rachel's Historic Family Home (and Yurt Workspace).
5. Aria & Jason's Austin Oasis.
6. Blythe's Bohemian West Hollywood Cottage.
7. Vanessa's Vintage Bohemian Hilltop Home.
8. Shiva's Eclectic, Romantic Modern Ranch.
9. Sarah's Warm Bohemian Home.
10. Marisa and Peter's Playfully Eclectic Home.
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A sisterly trio have raised cash for a children's hospital by holding a bake sale.
Sophie Tarbatt, ten, and her sisters Georgina, seven, and Francesca, four – of Sydnope Hill, Matlock – raised £137 for The Children's Hospital Charity.
They hosted the sale in their bedrooms as a special 'thank you' to staff who helped after Sophie broke her wrist playing hockey.
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A strapless getup that features a braided midsection and ruched detailing. This mini dress has the perfect cut that highlights your curvy hourglass and gives you a stunning look of poise and flair. Don't forget to match our Mckenzie Satin Bow Booties to keep your look in the spotlight.
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Workshop Proceeding
Opportunities for Environmental Applications of Marine Biotechnology: Proceedings of the October 5-6, 1999 Workshop (2000)Ocean Studies Board
Topics: Ocean Life Sciences Natural Resources and Ecology Biotechnology Aquatic Ecology Ocean Ecosystems and Resources
The overall goals of the workshop were to examine opportunities for marine biotechnology, to discuss where things stood in the field of environmental marine biotechnology, to envision the field in the future, and to discuss any impediments that might be encountered along the way. Speaker summaries examine the current state of knowledge for each topic and highlighted the research needs in each area. This report also highlights the most recent research results and leading edge ideas for applying the tools of biotechnology to the study of the marine environment.


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Sodium carbonate (also known as washing soda or soda ash) is a chemical found in many household and industrial products. This article focuses on poisoning due to sodium carbonate.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or a local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
Alternative Names
Sal soda poisoning; Soda ash poisoning; Disodium salt poisoning; Carbonic acid poisoning; Washing soda poisoning
Poisonous Ingredient
Sodium carbonate
Where Found
- Automatic dishwashing soaps
- Clinitest tablets
- Glass products
- Pulp and paper products
- Some bleaches
- Some bubble bath solutions
- Some steam iron cleaners
Note: This list is not all-inclusive.
Symptoms may include:
- Breathing problems due to throat swelling
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Eye irritation, redness, and pain
- Hoarseness
- Low blood pressure (may develop rapidly)
- Severe pain in the mouth, throat, chest, or abdominal area
- Shock
- Skin irritation
- Swallowing difficulty
- Vomiting
Home Treatment
Seek immediate medical help. Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by poison control or a health care professional.
If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes.
If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person one glass of water or milk, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider. Do NOT give water or milk if the patient is having symptoms (such as vomiting, convulsions, or a decreased level of alertness) that make it hard to swallow.
If the person breathed in the poison, immediately move him or her to fresh air.
Before Calling Emergency
If readily available, determine the following information:
- The patients age, weight, and condition
- The name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)
- The time it was swallowed
- The amount swallowed
Poison Control, or a local emergency number
In the United States, call 1-800-222-1222 to speak with a local poison control center. This hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.
What to expect at the emergency room
The health care provider will measure and monitor the patients vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. The patient may receive:
- Endoscopy -- camera down the throat to see burns in the esophagus and the stomach
- Fluids
- Oxygen
- X-rays of chest and abdomen
Expectations (prognosis)
Sodium carbonate is usually not very toxic. However, if you swallow very large amounts, you may have symptoms. In this rare situation, long-term effects, even death, are possible if you do not receive quick and aggressive treatment.
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ROCHESTER — After a two-year hiatus, the Nute High School volleyball team was back in the limelight. The Rams enjoyed a 16-4 season, which included a trip to the Division III championship match. There they lost to Winnisquam in three straight games.
It was Nute's sixth trip to the final in the last eight years. There's a good chance they'll be back in 2013 with just one senior graduating. En route to the final, the Rams beat Trinity, No. 4 Hillsboro-Deering and No. 1 and previously unbeaten Campbell.
Nute figured it was probably a year away with eight of their first nine players returning next year, but they made a great run, losing to a Winnisquam team, which they had beaten twice during the regular season. The No. 6 Bears earned their title the hard way by winning their last three matches against No. 3 Moultonborough, No. 2 Farmington and Nute.
Speaking of Farmington, the Tigers made their fifth straight trip to at least the semifinals. The senior-laden team, however, was denied the program's second title in the semis by Winnisquam.
Farmington was 14-0 in mid October, but went 2-3 from there, which included two losses to Winnisquam. Graduating will be D-III player of the year Marissa Peart, Shannon Cardinal (second team D-III All-State), Kayla Squires, Kelsey Gregoire and Kasey Memmolo. Peart finishing with over 500 kills and Memmolo became the first Tiger to crest the 1,000 mark for career assists. Over the last five years, Farmington has gone 87-13 with a state title in 2009. This fall was the team's 26th straight appearance in the tournament.
Nute will return three all-state players: Michelle Guindon (first team), Heidi Cloutier (second team) and Alisha Flanagan (third team). Also back will be Ella Gourlay, Kelsey Taatjes, Kristina Cerniauskas, Mariah Burke and Brittany Locke. Abby Flanagan, who had a superb tournament, is the lone graduating senior.
Spaulding made the Division I volleyball tournament once again, its 16th consecutive postseason appearance. Like last year, however, the Red Raiders lost in the first round. Senior libero Gabby Connelly was named D-II All-State second team. Eugene Carroll scored both Red Raider goals. The game was played at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester.
The Spaulding Unified Soccer team, which won the inaugural NHIAA title in 2011, returned to the title in '02, but lost to Gilford, 3-2.
Coming off its first playoff appearance since 2006, the Spaulding football team could not make it back-to-back in Division II. The Red Raiders lost in the 2011 playoffs on a last-second field goal by Dover. This year they went 2-6 in D-II (2-8 overall). They lost some tough games, including a 22-21 game to Timberlane as well as to playoff teams Keene (6-0), Bishop Guertin (24-16) and Bedford (28-20).
Junior halfback Trey Scott was a bright spot. He became the first Red Raider back since 2006 (Shawn MacNevin) to break 1,000 rushing yards. He had 166 carries for 1,177 yards.
Spaulding sophomore Anna Noble enjoyed a fine fall with the Red Raider cross country team. She placed 25th in the D-I meet in Manchester last month (20:32) to earn a berth in the Meet of Champions earlier this month in Nashua. She placed 78th at the MOC.
Farmington junior Jordan Damon finished eighth in the Division IV individual golf championship held at Newport Country Club. Damon had a two-day total of 177.
The Slime Dogs of Farmington won the 23rd annual Courier Cup Wiffleball Classic, their first crown, with an 8-6 win over the defending champion Heart Breakers. Peter Mucher, who was born on Wiffle ball Saturday in 1993, was named tournament MVP.
In the Rochester Youth Football League's midget division championship, the Black Panthers of Wakefield won the title over the Gold Bandits, 12-0, behind a pair of TD runs by Cameron Mann.
Fall sports in review: Nute made another run to the top
ROCHESTER — After a two-year hiatus, the Nute High School volleyball team was back in the limelight. The Rams enjoyed a 16-4 season, which included a trip to the Division III championship match. There they lost to Winnisquam in three straight games.


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Tetragon Financial Group Master Fund Limited Announces Tender Offer to Purchase $150,000,000 of Tetragon Financial Group Limited ("TFG") Non-Voting Shares
LONDON, November 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
TFG and its subsidiary, the Tetragon Financial Group Master Fund Limited (the "Master Fund") today announced the commencement of a tender offer (the "Offer") to purchase a portion of the outstanding non-voting shares of TFG for a maximum aggregate payment of $150,000,000 in cash. The Offer, which was initially announced by TFG on October 29, 2012, will be conducted as a "modified Dutch auction" with shareholders able to tender their TFG non-voting shares at prices ranging from $9.25 up to and including $10.65 per share (in increments of $0.10). The Offer is expected to expire at 5:30 CET on December 4, 2012, unless terminated earlier. Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch ("Deutsche Bank") will act as dealer manager for the Offer and KAS BANK N.V. will act as tender agent for the Offer.
Eligible shareholders will be able to indicate how many TFG non-voting shares and at what price or prices within the specified range they wish to tender. Based on the number of shares tendered and the prices specified by the tendering shareholders, Deutsche Bank will determine the lowest price per share within the range that will enable the Master Fund to purchase $150,000,000 in value of TFG non-voting shares, or a lower amount if the Offer is not fully subscribed. All shares purchased by the Master Fund in the Offer will be purchased at the same price. The determined purchase price, as well as the proration factor (if applicable) is expected to be announced on or about December 10, 2012, and TFG expects the purchase of shares in the Offer would be settled promptly thereafter.
The Offer is not conditioned upon the receipt of any minimum number of shares being tendered.
This release is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to buy nor the solicitation of an offer to sell any shares of TFG. The full details of the tender offer, including complete instructions on how to tender shares, are included in the offer to purchase which is available on TFG's website (http://www.tetragoninv.com).
Shareholders should read carefully the offer to purchase because it contains important information. Shareholders may obtain electronic copies of this document free of charge by calling the dealer manager for the Offer, Deutsche Bank, at +44 207 54 75393. Shareholders are urged to read these materials carefully prior to making any decision with respect to the Offer.
About TFG
TFG is a Guernsey closed-ended investment company traded on NYSE Euronext in Amsterdam under the ticker symbol "TFG". TFG currently invests primarily through long-term funding vehicles such as collateralized loan obligations in selected securitized asset classes and aims to provide stable returns to investors across various credit, equity, interest rate and real estate cycles. TFG maintains two key business segments: an investment portfolio and an asset-management platform. TFG invests its capital through the Master Fund.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are made based upon TFG and the Master Fund's expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting TFG and therefore involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and TFG's actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity may differ materially and adversely from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the day they are made and TFG does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements unless required by law.
This release does not contain or constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities in the United States or any other jurisdiction. The securities of TFG have not been and will not be registered under the US Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"), as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons unless they are registered under applicable law or exempt from registration. TFG does not intend to register any portion of its securities in the United States or to conduct a public offer of securities in the United States. In addition, TFG has not been and will not be registered under the US Investment Company Act of 1940, and investors will not be entitled to the benefits of such Act. TFG is registered in the public register of the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets under Section 1:107 of the Financial Markets Supervision Act ("FMSA") as a collective investment scheme from a designated country. This release constitutes regulated information ("gereglementeerde informatie") within the meaning of Section 1:1 of the FMSA.
Deutsche Bank: Raymond Daamen (+44-207-54-75393)
SOURCE Tetragon Financial Group Limited


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