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If you own a BlackBerry Z30 or Z10 and like a slice of platform gaming can we point you in the direction of Roller for BlackBerry 10. With 40 levels spread over 6 worlds have you got the skills and patience to get to the end?
You control the little pink round chap in the above photo. He rolls - like the game suggest. Over on the left of the display are your two movement controls to guide him left and right and with your right thumb you can tap on the screen to make him jump.
Collecting coins along the way will ensure that you progress to the next level but there are a bunch of hazards that you will need to avoid. Falling between platforms at the base of the screen won't do you any favors and there are a selection of 'bad guys' to avoid which come in a variety of forms.
In addition to just jumping from the standard platform to platform, you'll also come across ones that fall from beneath you as well as some that act like a seesaw - just to make things a little more interesting.
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Roller's graphics are pretty sweet and gameplay is smooth with a nice relaxing backing track. It may not be a frenzied or famous as the likes of Sonic the Hedgehog but for killing some time on your BlackBerry it's a pretty decent offering.
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symantec stated that it looked at the technology behind the sygate firewall solution and decided it should concentrate on its own firewall product instead. the sygate name and range of products will continue to be supported and developed for the enterprise market, but home users' choice of free firewall software has been reduced by this decision. existing users of spf pro will be offered a discounted upgrade to other norton security products.
read more at zdnet uk.
matthew's opinion
i really do think that not offering a free firewall solution is a mistake by these companies. now that microsoft offers a free firewall with windows xp, security companies need to take every chance they can get. individuals not happy with microsoft's offering are going to look elsewhere, and a free firewall would be the perfect solution.
people are more inclined to try a free firewall, and if they like it and want to upgrade in the future then the chances are they will upgrade to that company's paid-for solution. without the choice of a free version, people are more likely to stay with the windows firewall. if they don't like windows firewall then they'll go with either a rival that offers a free firewall or make a choice based on advertising or recommendations.
my machines use the free editions of zone alarm and avg for protection. if i ever wanted to upgrade, those companies would be my first choice, as they have never given me any grief and i am therefore likely to get along well with their upgraded products.
i really think symantec is missing an opportunity here and cutting its potential base of customers.
user comments 33 comment(s)
|different business model (12:45pm est wed nov 30 2005)
i think this is a great move by symantec. now that microsoft has entered this market with a free version, they're liable for damages they've infliced on their competitors, who were also offering a free version. the hundreds of millions of dollars this will be worth for symantec, once they settle with microsoft for this obviously anti-competitive behavior, will be worth far more to them than offering a free version of this product ever will be. – by barm
|barm, (12:56pm est wed nov 30 2005)
since when is improving your product considered anti-competitive? when car manufactures added free seat-belts to their cars, is that anti competitive? – by adequateman
|upgrade (1:04pm est wed nov 30 2005)
i use freeware all the time. it's great as long as it is free. but once i decide to upgrade, i'm more interested in what is the best product and if i'm going to put out money, i will get the best. often, an upgrade of a freeware is not the best option. i love ad-aware free version, but wouldn't buy the upgrade. i'd buy spysweeper or spy doctor. nothing is ever cut and dry. if i were invested in symantec, i'd say they made the right move. the right move from a consumer standpoint would be to offer all norton products for free. better yet, i wish symantec would stop under-the-table hiring of hackers to create new viruses, trojan horses, worms and so on. – by think positive
|marketing tricks (1:07pm est wed nov 30 2005)
we never got free seatbelts. it makes for nice advertising to the ignorant masses, but the costs were re-directed somewhere else. in the end, the consumer did pay for seat belts. when corporate executive salaries decline year after year for several decades, then i'll believe the consumers are getting something for free. – by i am rich by lying
|sygate was bulletproof! (1:27pm est wed nov 30 2005)
this is the worse news ever!
i tried zonealarm, blackice and sygate.
i doubt anyone has or will offer such a high quality firewall for free, anymore.
i have never like norton products to begin with, especially since norton av turned out to have an expoitable backdoor!
– by 2nd op
|software firewall + noobs = page cannot be displayed (2:03pm est wed nov 30 2005)
i can't stand software firewalls, especially when they are setup by people who don't understand the concept of security settings. software firewalls are the number 1 reason that noobs can't get online because they have their security settings way too high. – by non-affiliated lamp
|saw this coming (2:56pm est wed nov 30 2005)
i thought this might happen when i read about them acquiring sygate.
symantec has become the "realplayer" of the security software. bloated and buggy. – by my 3.14 cents
|symantec disgusting (4:47pm est wed nov 30 2005)
you say 'bright' or 'bad move' but no one questions the ethics of symantec?
i still use outpost 1.0 free
|i used norton/symantec since '88, until last week (5:18pm est wed nov 30 2005)
pctool desktop was a windowing office desktop a year before ms word or windows came out. we've always used symantec registry checkers, identity management as well as av.
but a few months ago i started to notice network traffic due to symantec checking files, registries and identities all over the network. the traffic became so bad that last week, we removed symantec. over the last year we have had more problems with symantec, so we decided that there was enough tested foss to replace symantec. i wasn't unhappy with our licensing as we got 50 seats for $750, but doing dp we need to move large files regularly and we use 100mbs. – by tech
|who uses symantec stuff (6:02pm est wed nov 30 2005)
who uses the garbage they put out anyways.. i mean really their antivirus miss like 30% of trojans.. it bloats the system with more processes then you can count.. they butcher anything they buy.. i have freinds who work for symantec and they tell me the same thing all the time.. don't buy symantec.. it's crap.. so if their developers feel this way.. why should the general public…
and as for the idi0t above talking about symantec making a good move bygetting rid of their free offering so they can sue ms.. sorry dude.. but since symantec bought a company who was offering a free product for home users and they felt the need to kill it.. no judge on the planet would side with symantec for an anti competative issue.. it'd be like.. were sorry your honor.. we had a free product but caned it and ms did not can theirs so they are being anti competative..
get your head out of your butt…
– by symantec sucks hard
|symantec clever market player (6:31pm est wed nov 30 2005)
lets face it guys
a firewall thats free and works just as well as one you need to buy. no one in their right mind would pay for a service that you could get cheap.
they proved it because of the huge amount of downloads it gets or got i should say.
symantec make their money by appealing to the noobs who dont know any different so taking away a service that was great and free only sures up their market base.
clever strategy that increases sales and brings in great programmers to help them.
shrewd move.
mircosoft did the same with their antispyware software. – by invictus
|firewall (7:47pm est wed nov 30 2005)
get linux everythings free suse has a real nice cd/dvd burner i say is better than nero.firewalls free /office free /why would any self respecting geek buy windows? – by ghost in you
|symantec… (9:41pm est wed nov 30 2005)
has been gobbling up a lot of good and innovative companies. i used to be a big fan of symantec until i had to administer the corporate version of their antivirus product…it has proven to be very buggy and annoying. also, the only "new features" in their upgrades have been a new licensing scheme taking a lesson from microsofts big brother "activation" crap. – by thegrasshopper
|invictus (11:11pm est wed nov 30 2005)
"mircosoft did the same with their antispyware software"
how do you figure ms did this with their antispyware.. last i heard it was free.. and it was going to be included with vista.. maybe xp as well.. so i fail to see where you got m$ did the same thing.. symantec is just greedy and buying a small guy whop offers free software and then promply cancels the free software should be charged with something as well.. if they had not bought the company then there still would be a free alternative to their paid for version.. but i guess because it's not m$ doing it then it's ok.. if m$ had of done it.. all you people would be jumping and screaming how m$ is this an that and should be blown up.. etc.. etc..
|bad bad thing (7:24am est thu dec 01 2005)
well i hate symantec and all stuff she does.. i use spf more then 3 years and i ll not upgrade to a paid version since i can use windows firewall . – by cione
|useless anyways (8:38am est thu dec 01 2005)
after battling for 3 hours to get file sharing working on an xp machine with sygate, i can safetly say that it is good this "tool" is discountinued.
honestly, i don't mind paying money for software that works, and at least norton internet security integrates with xp nicesly and actually allows you to use the features of windows without setting up roadblocks every step of the way.
it is dissapointing to see a free tool being removed from the market, but then again, xp now has a free and fairly decent firewall already integrated in xp, so the need for some cumbersome 3rd party tools isn't necessary. xp's basic firewall is basic, but it still allows you to block communication on ports or by applications, which is all a firewall needs to do, except that it should allow allow you to easily unblock a port or service to support an os feature. – by topher
|also (8:47am est thu dec 01 2005)
the idea that companies should offer free firewalls for people not happy with ms versions is ludicrous.
first of all, generally os features are simple, the idea is that if you want something more full featured or robust, you buy something more advanced.
ms could develop an advanced firewall feature, make it easy to use, and free, but then symantec and all the rest will sue ms for anti-competitive behaviour.
a company wasting time and money coming up with a free tool to fight against microsoft's free tool is just that, a waste. while companies like mozilla are building up a customer base by offering free alternatives, just how long will these alternatives be free? what point is it to make a free alternative if there is no potential for a revenue stream.
there is nothing illegal about a company buying another company. there is nothing anti-competitive about this behaviour. it is part of capitalism and the concepts of corporations, the fact that any other individual or coproration can buy into ownership of another. one company buying out another and then ending that companies product is american and just. who is worse, symantec for offering a company millions to be bought out, or the company that whored themselves to symantec knowing full well that their product would never last. – by topher
|re: useless anyway by topher (9:10am est thu dec 01 2005)
if you can't figure out how to set up a firewall to get things working, do not blame it on the software
maybe spf was too advanced for you
here is an idea, use a yellow sticky and write "pleae no unwanted traffic" on it.
then paste it to your computer, that will for a firewall for you! – by mr x
|re: topher (10:44am est thu dec 01 2005)
unlike symantec, mozilla is not a compagny (it a non-profit fondation). it can offer it's product for free since there is investor backing it. the revenue stream come elsewhere (nokia, aol giving money, stuff sold from mozilla store). if symantec doesn't make money from a product, that different. investor won't be happy and the stock will go down. – by evil doer
|i tried free avg… (5:09pm est thu dec 01 2005)
until my system got owned… badly, i went back to norton internet security and i don't care what other people say, i like it. (a networked computer got hit with the same thing that took avg down and nis killed it in 3 seconds) – by karmek
|home networking (5:32pm est thu dec 01 2005)
open udp ports 135-137 for local and remote prots in advanced rules for sygate. it's not that hard. i'm gonna make a cd with all of these good programs on it since it seems they'll be gone soon enough. – by sygate pwns norton
|barm needs brain (12:42am est sun dec 04 2005)
microsoft has every right to improve the stability, reliability and security of its operating system. offering a free firewall and anti-spyware solution is well within their non-competitive rights. – by microsoft mvp
|sygate takeover (7:24pm est sun dec 04 2005)
surely even an idiot can see that norton is trying to force people to buy their product.i used to use norton but quickly got shot of it.resources got hammered on my pc when installed.went for avg instead and have been very pleased with it.could be nortons next target hey??? when any company tries to monopolise, avoid their product like the plaque. – by pablo
|ii (9:52pm est tue dec 06 2005)
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|my 2 cents (6:32pm est sun dec 11 2005)
yes microsoft offers a free and functional firewall but the one aspect that was missed is that it is only one way, incoming, and if you are not diligent with you pc maintains (av, antispy, etc) then you run the risk of propagating the crap already floating on the net. that�s where free come into play, people by nature are more inclined to use something if it is free as opposed to paying for it. companies that offer a free firewall, antivirus, and anti-spy ware provide a service. i am a longtime user of sygate both free and purchased and longtime hater of symantec-norton especially their subscription model for anti-virus and yes their products are for the most part crapplets and their actions could be viewed as anti-completive but they are no different than many other corporation today, if you can�t beat-um, buy-um, gut-um.i am sad to see them go. – by mongoose
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|the end of another free fantastic product (7:07am est fri dec 23 2005)
it is sad to see sygate gone to symantec, norton. i have used zone alarm until i discover sygate. it has been my pilar of strong firewall although i uses ms firewall and counterspy (which i bought). hopefully another new great firewall product comes to market from the sygate staff who left. i will support them if they comes to market.
– by v chan
|how to ruin a good thing.. (2:44pm est tue dec 27 2005)
sell your product to symantec, this news sucks. sygate firewall worked great and the good part was it was free. i'm sure it won't be long till symantec by avast or avg and discontinues something else that actually works and doesn't bloat your harddrive and slow down your system. – by andy
|unacceptable business move by symantec (2:34am est fri jan 06 2006)
i have been using sygate firewall pro (paid version) for years, 8 years to be exact.
i purchased this software and have always backed sygate of their products. now that symantec purchased them i would at least see an email stating such move or an offer to upgrade to a similar product, which i had not as well as several other customers i knew.
symantec's software is bulky and uses excessive amounts of memory. most of the features that are offered are worthless, and very redundent. let alone the gui interface is very unprofessional (looks like a kiddy toybox). – by ben
|symantec junk (1:29am est mon may 15 2006)
i agree with the many people who refer to the poor quality of symantec products and the fact that they buy and either ruin or discontinue!
symantec will fail as the are now, look at their stock price recently, down the toilet and good ridens! – by peterw
|die symantec (8:40am est tue jul 04 2006)
never! you hear that symantec? ill never buy your crap products nor will i use them. i have been using this firewall for years! slight learning curve but once understood it could be tweaked to near perfection. now that symantec�s guillotine has done away this wonderful firewall what�s left? zone alarm, i may try again in the distant future but i have had problems with them in the past. i will keep using this until the software is no longer compatible with xp or until vistas is out.
i would rather use the windows firewall than symantec�s bullshit.
| i wonder if sygate knew? pro is gone too! (8:48am est sat aug 19 2006)
it's not just the free firewall, pro is gone too. don�t reinstall the activation numbers won�t work. any who thinks it�s no big deal must have never used sygate! good move norton buy out the competition software that people love. sygate�s firewall was the best and that is not just my opinion! if you own the copyright it can't get duplicated, and that stinks! stabbed in the back is what we have to look forward to in our future guys. the monopoly game doesn�t end until one is left with all the money.
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BRIDGETON, MO (KMOX) – When they start digging into the burning Bridgeton landfill Monday, state officials have warned the smell plaguing nearby neighborhoods could get worse. Now an environmental group wants state and federal agencies to do a better job telling the public what's in the air.
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There's also frustration that the Environmental Protection Agency has not released data from a flyover its radiation monitoring plane did in April. The same kind of plane is used to test for radiation at presidential inaugurations and the Super Bowl but the EPA says that data will not be released for two to three weeks.
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I've taken an informal poll of a certain group of long-time Austinites, and 4 out of 5 surveyed desperately want to leave Austin .. before September 2011. Who are these crazies? High school seniors who are born and raised in Austin.
My own kid is one of them. Born at Brackenridge hospital, schooled for eight years at the Austin Waldorf School, and now a soon-to-be graduate of Westlake High. She's an Austin native through and through. But she and her Austin-native friends can't wait to get out of here.
As she puts it, "it will be lame if I go to UT and, when I finish college, I will have only ever lived in Austin". Doesn't sound "lame" to me, but what the heck, I'm just the Dad paying for all this.
OK, I do get the point. The grass is greener and all that. Birds flying the nest, coming of age, exploring the world, being independent. Getting away from the "parental units". I get it. But this is Austin. I could see aching to get away from Bismark, or Tulsa or Abilene. But Austin? Everybody else is trying to get here!
And where is the grass greener? Waco. Go figure. Yep, Baylor University is a fine institution and I have to admit I was impressed with the visitor tour. But Waco? That's the big escape from Austin? Yes, because it's the "perfect" distance away.


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William Robinson is a professor of Sociology and Global Studies at UC Santa Barbara. This attempted case of academic censure allegedly revolves around an email Robinson forwarded to his class containing an editorial (by a Jewish journalist) "condemning Israel's actions in Gaza as well as juxtaposed images of Nazi atrocities with congruent images of Israeli atrocities against Palestinians." This was an optional reading for the class and was "intended to spark conversation by relating contemporary events to conceptual ideas discussed in class. "
The Anti-Defemation League wrote Robinson, who is Jewish, a letter a week later, charging him with anti-Semitism as well as other (spurious) alleged violations. A week after this two students in his class had filed complaints against him (according to the the UCSB Academic Senate Charges officer ) The complaints? 1) critique of Israel is evidence of anti-Semitism and 2) the Israeli-Palestinian issue should not be discussed in a class on Globalization. I kid you not. One of the students, no surprise here, is a graduate of StandWithUs' Emerson Fellowship program, which trains students in campuses in "response techniques" to anti-Israel efforts on campus. Although this group has the free speech right to say pretty much whatever it wants, its main goal, is in fact, to limit the free speech of those who do not hold the party line on all things Israel.


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Jonathon Springston, senior staff writer for the Atlanta Progressive News, was fired last week for his interpretation of the nature of reality. The APN is an admittedly biased, left-wing publication whose mission, according to a letter by Editor Matthew Cardinale published in Atlanta Creative Loafing, dictates that all its journalistic undertakings will be to advance the ideals of "universal health care, living wages, affordable housing, peace, a healthy environment, and voting systems we can trust." Of Springston's dismissal, Cardinale wrote, "At a very fundamental, core level, Springston did not share our vision for a news publication with a progressive perspective. He held on to the notion that there was an objective reality that could be reported objectively, despite the fact that that was not our editorial policy at Atlanta Progressive News. It just wasn't the right fit." So much for the reality-based community. — BC


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2014 was a quiet year for Falcon Berger books, but we're still here and still rocking – working on (among other things) publishing the fourth and final instalment of Bradley and Grandpa's adventures in space. We've also re-released our existing titles with improved cover stock, which has a lovely matte finish.
Between projects, the Falcon Berger elves entertained themselves by making some fiendishly difficult word puzzles, which are probably too difficult for our young readers. Kudos to anyone (regardless of age!) who can complete them.
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Shocker: Suge Knight Supports Chris Brown
Incidentally, Suge also pleaded guilty to beating his girlfriend last month.
Yesterday, TMZ revealed the stunning news that former rap mogul and legendary villain Suge Knight holds Chris Brown in the highest esteem despite the possibility that he beat Rihanna, and will "ride" with Brown "1000 percent" — because Brown sang "Happy Birthday" to Knight's daughter (whom we're guessing Suge feels somewhat protective over) when she turned 14. "Ironically," SOHH adds, "Suge pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery against his girlfriend Melissa Isaac last month stemming from a domestic dispute the couple had summer 2008." So ironic. [SOHH]


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Based on the novel by Hervey Allen, this expansive drama follows the many adventures of the eponymous hero (Fredric March). Abandoned at a convent by his heartless nobleman father, Don Luis (Claude Rains), Anthony is later mentored by his kind grandfather, John Bonnyfeather (Edmund Gwenn), and falls for the beautiful Angela Giuseppe (Olivia de Havilland). When circumstances separate Anthony and Angela and he embarks on a long journey, he must find his way back to her, no matter what the cost.


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In-mall and in-store TV is an idea whose time has come—again. A decade after special mall-based TV networks came (and largely went), they are making a comeback. At the ICSC Convention in Las Vegas today, Urban Retail Properties Co. will unveil a new in-store television network, called URTV, aimed at retailers. The announcement follows a May 12 announcement by Simon Property Group that it will deploy a new network.
Working with a content provider in Canada, the Urban network will broadcast exclusive content to stores subscribing to the service. But that is only the beginning. The service can work in real time and is customizable down to the individual store, giving retailers complete control over the content they air in stores. It could also provide a source of advertising revenue for retailers. The technology also will enable companies to conduct live employee training or conduct other broadcasts from corporate headquarters to store locations. The venture will use satellite technology to broadcast content. The company has not announced and initial commitments from retailers.
Urban Retail CEO Ross Glickman says that, unlike the common-areas TV systems, his is for retailers and can provide training, merchandising instructions and other programming for employees, too. "This is the absolutely antithesis of the common area elements. Totally the opposite," Glickman says. "Let's say you're a retailer and you have 100 stores. You have a floor set that typically will be sent to each store in a packet as a mailer. Each store manager and their assistants have to set up the floor for next season or the next product offering. What you'll be able to do now is have a head merchant for a retailer get on live and take you through setting up this floor set. It saves the cost of mailing and you're now dealing with people on a personal basis."
The venture will also build on Urban's previously announced partnership with MGM as it will be able to use movies and programs from MGM's library on its network. Since URTV is aimed at retailers, it is not just aimed at Urban's existing portfolio of managed properties. Instead, Glickman has visions of the network being much broader.
Glickman declined to discuss pricing of the service in advance of its official unveiling at the ICSC Spring Convention. Urban's booth will be equipped with 12 screens showcasing the service.
In the mid-to-late 1990s, various retailers and developers invested in out-of-home television setups to entertain mall patrons and steer traffic to stores and to particular merchandise. Most of those systems disappeared after failing to turn a profit. But in the new era of high-definition digital TV and the growing acceptance of TV programming everywhere, mall marketing experts say the systems may have more staying power.
Simon Property Group is diving in through the OnSpot Digital Network, a 50/50 joint venture with French ad giant Publicis Groupe, OnSpot will launch a new high-definition digital network to pump lifestyle programming, news, shopping-center content and consumer advertising to 2,000 screens at 50 Simon properties in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and other markets. Screens will be positioned at major entrances, center courts, food courts, escalators, major corridors and other high traffic areas.
Another service on the market is Clear Channel Malls, created by the radio and outdoor advertising giant. Its Digital Mall Network, which airs on screens in mall food courts, is currently being tested in a pilot program at nine malls in the Los Angeles and New York metropolitan markets.
All of these initiatives are traveling a well-worn path of companies that eventually ran aground. Skytron Corp. went belly-up in 2002 after initially installing high-definition screens in 72 U.S. malls. Other failures included Café USA and Screenzone Media networks.
Glickman says URTV will not meet the same fate because of its ability to be customized and because it's geared directly to retailers as a revenue generator, rather than something they are forced to subsidize through higher common-area maintenance fees.
"This is not digital signage. This is not a common area electronic billboard. This is television network that is business-oriented to the retailing community," he says.


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Judy Mae Escobedo, 42, pleaded not guilty to felony assault with a weapon during her arraignment before Judge Mary Jane Knisely.
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According to court records, Escobedo was arrested March 31 after police were called to 809 S. 33rd St. for a stabbing. The male victim told officers he went to the residence of his former girlfriend to collect his belongings and was attacked when he told the woman he was driven to the house by his new girlfriend.
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>>...considering the possibility of having Meadllennium as the first round judging site for the East Coast, and have the Boulder, CO location as the first round for the West Coast Region.<<
At first glance, this does not seem offending, but it does beg the question if both conferences are first round judgings, where's the final round, and who's in charge? I guess whichever conference is scheduled later than the first would hold the final round judging. In order to be fair, the dates of the conferences would have to be coordinated each year to assure Meadllenium isn't always before Meadfest, and vice-versa. Otherwise, one conference will end up always being only first round judging and never host the exciting final round.
Here's an idea...maybe Mr. Schramm would consider bringing back The Mazer Cup, say, every four years. All medal winners from both Meadllenium and Meadfest that year would be invited to compete. That way, each conference has their winners and best of show, but once every four years (like the Olympics) The Mazer Cup rolls around and judges the best of the best. It could reduce the number of entries in The Mazer Cup in order to avoid duplication, but it could add an extra level of excitement in all the winners being judged again.
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And I'm back!
Yay Ophelia saving the day! That's a pretty solid Plan B.
Bad Stuff:
As mentioned in the Slight Delay post, I had something of a family emergency come up earlier this month. It's still ongoing, so another missed week or two could come up at any time in the next few weeks. Just a heads up.
Good Stuff:
I've been pretty open over the years with my struggles with depression. (For the record, I've been diagnosed with Moderate Depression, Major Depression, AND ADHD. It's a fun combo.) The good news is for the first time in many years I'm back on the brain medicine. I'm optimistic that this will be a long term positive change, and it's one that's sorely needed. I've been on meds for a week now, and while I'm by no means 100% I can already feel an improvement. It's kind of like getting glasses, but for my brain. For the first month or two, things might be a little rocky in my brain/body as I get to play Side Effect Roulette, but in the long term I think this will be very good for my health and well being, and by extension the quality and schedule of the comic. So yay.
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When homemaker Becky Gerren took her first oath as mayor in 1978, she had no intention of becoming the most influential political figure in the city`s brief history.
``I`m not a politician, and I have no ambition to be a politician. I intend to get out next term and go back to being a housewife,`` she said shortly after assuming office.
Eight years and three more successful elections later, Gerren the politician has decided to call it a career. On Friday she walked into City Hall to withdraw her name from the March 11 mayor`s race.
Citing ``extreme health problems`` in her family, Gerren said she will begin selling real estate on a full-time basis. Her son, John III, is undergoing treatment for cancer, nearly three years after having a rare pelvic bone transplant.
``I really don`t want to do what I`m doing. I have to do what I`m doing,`` she said.
In a short written statement to the city clerk, Gerren said a candidate whom she could support had filed for the mayor`s post. She later said that person is City Commissioner Joe Lettelier, who served on the commission in 1978 when Gerren became mayor.
``I don`t think he`ll do anything to tear down the respect we`ve managed to earn,`` she said. ``I didn`t want someone to follow me who`d let it all slip into the Everglades.``
Respect has been an important goal for Gerren in the eight years she has led the city. As both mayor and city manager in the years prior to Jerry Carrier`s arrival, she became the city`s leading spokesman in the county and in Tallahassee.
``I think she`s done a lot of good for the city. She had a lot of resources to draw on in the county and in the state. We`re going to miss those connections,`` said Commissioner Barbara Connolly, who is also not running for re-election in March.


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MASK EPISODES 13 and 14: Adorable Lies and Scornful Truths
Well Doppelgangers, the moment we've all been preparing for has finally arrived. All the lies, no matter how adorable their results may be, will no longer be able to save our cast from the scornful truths that are about to be revealed. Join Akua, Ajummah and Firnlambe as we discuss episodes 13 and 14 of Mask and go over each and every crack that has started to develop in our OTP's relationship.
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Ajummah: What a tangled web we weave when we conspire to deceive. Well the web is definitely becoming unraveled, isn't it
Akua: Indeed it is. Not only webs but people. Mi Yeon has definitely begun to unravel. I find it wild that now Min Suk looks sympathetic in comparison to Mi Yeon! I always knew she was a mess but these two episodes right here? *side eye* This chick right here is caaaaaraaaazzzy. She's a live wire electrocuting everyone, including herself.
Firnlambe: Mi Yeon was not the main person I was expecting to hate in this series. I knew she would be trouble, but her determination to ruin Ji Sook was unexpected.
Side note, I was so close with my guess of 3 episodes before Min Woo figured it all out lol //sigh// such a disappointment.
Akua: Wait, what's such a disappointment?
Firnlambe: My prediction skills. Normally I'm pretty good at guessing the timeline for these type of plot developments. Clearly I'm either losing my touch or our K-writters are finally starting to mix things up lol
Akua: Got ya! I find it odd that Mi Yeon is fixating on only Ji Sook instead of both her and Min Suk, especially now that she knows the truth OR why she hasn't thought of her own neck? After all, she's guilty of murder. Destroying Ji Sook and Min Woo's marriage won't make her own better or conceal what she did. In fact, it would reveal it!! She's not scared of that? Or maybe, like she's shown in other episodes, she doesn't think through her rage like her Boo
Ajummah: Mi Yeon is obsessed with Min Suk. She doesn't want his attention on anyone but her. When she saw Ji Sook's picture in his wallet, she lost it. All she wants is for him to be consumed by her. Which is crazy. She reminds me of what a sasaeng fan does with idols. They hurt their "loves" so that the idols can remember them. That is what she is doing. In the process she is going to hurt Min Woo and everyone else around her, but she doesn't care. Or maybe she is so delusional that she can't see that. I felt really bad for her when the doctor told her she had a false pregnancy. As a mom, I know how amazing it is to be a parent, and to have that taken away from you before you even have a chance to enjoy it, I guess that would push anyone over the edge.
Firnlambe: I'm cold and heartless apparently. I felt no sort of sympathy for Mi Yeon when she found out her pregnancy was fake. Now if she had actually been pregnant, not just showing symptoms of pregnancy, my heart would lurch for her. In regards to the picture Suk Hoon was carrying around . . . was anyone else caught off guard that it was of Ji Sook and not Eun Ha.
Akua: I had some sympathy at the beginning when it was obvious that she was in love with her two-timing husband. He was cold, cruel and conniving and I could understand why she would try to destroy Min Woo's marriage. But after she found out that she had killed Eun Ha, I thought she would simmer down! But noooooo, she's upped the crazy! And I have no sympathy for her AT ALL right now. And right when Ji Sook was going to tell Min Woo the truth she makes sure he sees the fingerprint report? How did she even get her mealy little hands on it anyway? And yeeeeeah, why was it Ji Sook's picture and NOT Eun Ha?
Ajummah: Maybe that's why Mi Yeon is going after Ji Sook. She believes that Min Suk is going to turn his attentions to Ji Sook and not her. So in Mi Yeon eyes, Ji Sook has to go. She can't be happy so no one can.
It makes me truly dislike Mi Yeon. Min Woo hasn't done anything to her (except be born) but she is on a one track to destroy him. Yes she had the fingerprint report. Did you see how she was smiling when she saw him reading it? It's sad because Min Woo and Eun Ha/Ji Sook were sooo cute these past two episodes. Taking pictures of each other. Smiling and wearing couple sunglasses. Even when Min Woo was trying to get the butler and maid to take the couch out so Eun Ha HAD to sleep in the bed with him. Can I have a Min Woo? lol
Firnlambe: The adorable-ness was off the charts this week. I don't care if Ji Sook is being forced to do it under these "lying" circumstances. All that will change next week and I'm not sure when the cuteness will come back . . and that makes me sad.
Akua: Ji Sook has finally fallen for the adorableness of Min Woo! AAAAACK! I SHIP THESE TWO! She's so caring - rubbing sunscreen on his back (in a cute little heart), eating his horrible food, helping him face his mortal fear of water and agreeing to everything he says. After she gave her inspiring political speech for her dad and she thought that Min Suk had killed him, she even told him that she loved him! It's so sweet to see the way she loves on him. Ajummah - who wouldn't want a slightly awkward but adorably supportive Min Woo who stands up to everyone for her? Did you guys see how he told Mi Yeon off? "I'm like you when you first met Min Suk" YAAAAS HUNTY YAAAS!
Ajummah: Yes that did shut her up with the quickness. My heart is on the edge of breaking because now that the masks are gone, I know Min Woo is going to suffer from a mental breakdown. I think I'm going to suffer from a mental breakdown with these next episodes. Why in the world didn't Ji Suk tell Mi Woo the truth when she had the chance? WAE? It makes me sad. I hope he finds it in his heart to forgive her. I hope he understands how she got roped into this.
Will he make her give back everything? Will he kick her out of the house? Divorce? Tell his family? These are the questions that are running through my head right now.
Akua: Ji Sook and Min Woo's relationship the past two episodes has been everything it should be - from him wanting to get her "couple glasses" (so cute), to tearing up the contract, to printing out pictures of her at work, to asking the others to drive ahead; it's all been so sweet. Min Woo is just sweet. Their relationship, though based on an initial lie is real and loving which is ironic given that Mi Yeon and Min Suk's relationship, also based on a lie but more 'legitimate' is a hawt mess of a train wreck! We finally get to see a bit of Min Suk's past when he goes to see his paralyzed father and it's obvious now that he NEVER loved Mi Yeon. He always had in mind to destroy that family for what they did to his father. When he had his number one henchman investigate Mi Yeon, I knew it was on like popcorn! Now the two of them are playing a chess battle with one trying to outwit the other even to the point of using Ji Sook!
Firnlambe: To be honest I totally forgot about his father's background...or rather, I totally forgot that Suk Hoon even had a "tragic" reason for wanting to destroy the family from the start. I've been so caught up mentally preparing myself from the flames Ji Sook's lies are inevitably going to ignite now that they've been exposed that I the hospital scene with dad really caught me off guard.
Ajummah: I don't think I ever caught what Min Woo's family did to Min Suk's. Did I just miss something? At any rate, even Min Suk's father told him he wanted him to be happy and to forget the revenge. It must have been pretty awful if he tried to get the love of his life to marry Min Woo. I don't think I would have been able to do something like that. What do you think next week will bring? Will Min Suk help Ji Sook, or will he just protect himself. I don't think anyone will help Mi Yeoon if she get's caught.
Akua: Ajummah, they never tell us what Min Woo's family did to Min Suk's family but whatever it was, must have been horrific. I think that Min Suk is a bit of a loose cannon right now. He showed emotion that we've never seen before at the pool side and he's fighting his wife's attempts to bring down Ji Sook by substituting the video of the pool during the campaign speech. I'm pretty sure he wasn't expecting to find out that his wife, whom he thinks is annoying but relatively harmless, is now out for blood. He has to figure out a way to mitigate Mi Yeon's spasmodic, irrational craziness otherwise his plans will fall apart. I don't know if he can help Ji Sook out because only Min Woo and Mi Yeon know about the fingerprint revelation.
Firnlambe: The fingerprint revelation still bothers me actually. Mainly because I'm not sure how Mi Yeon was even able to secure those reports. I thought Min Woo had given them to Mr. Adorable Secretary. Yet once again, by some form of Joeson Black Magic, our protagonist is able to secure the vital information that they so desperately need.
Akua: Hahahaha! Yes, Joseon Black Magic to the rescue! What I see possibly happening is Min Woo asking Mr Adorable Secretary (who is too cute after sleeping on the same bed with Ms Housekeeper) what happened to the file and it being revealed that it got into Mi Yeon's hands so then Min Woo ends up not believing the report! If only we could blame it all on the now deceased gangsters!! Sigh. Oh well, you can't underestimate a guy like Min Suk and expect to live!
Firnlambe: I want to feel bad for the gangsters....honest I do, because no one deserves being buried alive. BUT! It really is their own fault they were even in the pit to begin with. If they hadn't been so greedy, and had left after Ji Sook had paid them, they could be happily terrorizing some other poor soul.
Ajummah: I don't care about the gangsters, but something tells me they aren't really dead. How can you bury a person alive? Isn't there a way to crawl out of the dirt? I guess we'll see if they make an appearance next week.
How will Min Woo react to this shocking news? Will the fact that his wife just might be the dead woman our staffing trio kept mentioning it to him Or maybe he plans on turning a blind eye to this matter entirely? Remember to hit up the official Mask Forum where you can meet your fellow Doppelgangers to discuss how much you loved or hated this week and toss around any possible theories you may have for what will go down next week.
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Ajummah: Young Ajummah| @young_ajummah | Kdrama Ramblings | Life With Ajummah
Firnlambe: Soju-Like-Kdramas | @firnlambe | Google + | Sensory Couple | Past Drama Clubs
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My Layover in Zurich, Switzerland
My time in Zurich was going to be short, so I wanted to make the most of it!
What I want to show you here, is that you can have a really nice day exploring new places while, at the same time, keeping it cheap and simple! Often, the most interesting adventures we experience while we are travelling are unplanned, and the ordinary day life we encounter can be extraordinarily beautiful.
Being honest, it wasn't in my plans to go to Switzerland right now. But, my flight to Brazil last Summer had a layover in Zurich. So, I thought, why not? Instead of waiting hours at the airport, I decided to check this city out. Zurich is a small city (Despite being the biggest in Switzerland!). In one day, I could cover the city centre.
We all know Switzerland is a very expensive country, and Zurich is considered to be one of the most expensive cities in the world. But, if there is something I am proud of myself for, it's that I'm pretty good in the business of cheap travel and I needed to make this layover as cheap as possible. Spoiler alert: I made it!
So, if you want to go to Zurich for a short time, have a layover and you're short of money, stick with me! This post might help you make this trip within a tight budget. I didn't spend much and I had so much fun on my own.
//Storing your bags – My big luggage was kept with the airline. If you have a layover less than 24h, then they keep it, which is great. I still had my hand luggage with me, including my laptop and a number of family gifts. Of course I didn't want to walk around with all that stuff. Thankfully, at Zurich's airport there are lockers available; you insert coins to open it, and if you don't have coins they can change notes for you. I didn't have Swiss francs with me, only euro, but I was able to change it anyway. I paid around 6 euros for 12 hours to use a small locker.
(I didn't change my money there, I only used my credit card and the conversion rates were very good)
Belongings safely stored, it was time to get out and see the city!
//From the airport to the city centre – it is so easy! If you've already experienced long journeys from an airport to a city, you won't believe yourself how easy this journey is. Inside the airport (ZRH) there is a train station that goes to Hauptbahnhof (HB, the central station). It only takes 10 minutes! It was for sure, the shortest airport-to-city journey I have made. I paid around 13 euro for a return day ticket. Just pay attention on which platform you have to go. Just in case, you can ask for any of the staff at the airport.
It was my first time taking a Double-Decker train! I have to say I was impressed by the Swiss punctuality. The trains goes at the exact time informed, not a minute more or less.
Zurich welcomed me with a sunny, warm day. The temperature was around 25 degrees Celsius, and for someone living in Ireland this was already too much. I was melting!
I got a map at the Central Station and, in a "old school' way, went to explore the city. I love paper maps, and usually prefer using them instead of my phone. Ancient, right?
Honestly, I didn't make big plans for Zurich (I was short of money). I checked it quick online, had an idea what the city map looked like, and all that I knew was that I wanted to walk around the old town and also see the city from above. It sounded like a perfect plan for me. And, in fact, the main attraction of the city is the old town.
It is very easy to walk around Zurich, the old town is not that big and it forms a quadrilateral shape, with a church in each corner.
I love that feeling of getting lost in a new town for the first time! To wander, be surprised; to get the essence of the place.
From the Central Station I walked until I found the church I wanted to ascend. On my way, I could see everybody enjoying the sunny day. Even though it was a week day, people were having drinks and eating outside – such a nice atmosphere!
// Grossmünster – is one of the churches within the the old town. It's lovely, but nothing breathtaking; a Protestant church, it's interior was simple compared to the typical art and decor you find in Catholic churches. I gave a quick look inside and headed towards the stair entrance.
I only had my card with me and, to go to the top, you had to pay. And, of course, they didn't accepted credit cards. I panicked, I really wanted to go to the top. So, I gave another quick look into my purse and I found 2 coins in Swiss francs from the locker change I used at the airport.
They accepted student cards and the price for students was exact the amount I had in coins: 2 francs. What a relief! For these and other reasons, I always recommend people to bring their Student Cards when travelling.
The climb was very quick, nothing hard like the one I faced in Kölner Dom (Germany). It was worth it. The view of the city was beautiful. So nice to see all that architecture from above.
I stayed a while up there trying to enjoy that refreshing wind, gathering some energy to continue walking in the sun. Next step was to cross the river, and go for a stroll between those narrow and charming streets. Wandering like this, you get to see more of the city. Don't forget, it's for free, guys – you must enjoy it!
After all that walking my tummy was telling me it was time to stop and grab something to eat. I didn't want to go to a restaurant. My plan was to do one of my favourite things while travelling – go to a supermarket.
I went to a supermarket called Coop and I bought a croassaint, water, soft drink, a crunch Müesli from Coop's brand, and Hofladen chips. I spent 8 euros and it was more than enough for me. Because of the heat, I can't really eat a lot, I mostly drink. My day was fine and I only felt hungry again on the plane when they were serving dinner, perfect!
With my grocery shopping done, my mission was to find a place where I could sit and eat. Wandering around, I found Lindenhofplatz. It was exactly the kind of place I had in mind; a public square on the top of the river with shade where I could sit and enjoy the view.
The square:
And the view:
(can you see these two towers there? That place is Grossmünster, the church where I climbed to the top)
My time there was just so nice watching people and the city with it's mix of tourists and locals. I always try to imagine the story behind each person who sits in a public space like this; often wondering if other people do the same and, if they do, what kind of stories they have made up for me!
I didn't arrive in Zurich in time to take one of those free walking tours. Which was fine, because sometimes, all I want to do is go alone and find the hidden gems of a city and try to imagine how is to live in that place.
With my tummy full, I walked until I found another public space in front of a church. There, I saw some musicians preparing to play and some people were sitting on the stairs of the church to watch whatever they were going to do. I noticed that most of them were locals. I didn't think twice, I joined them.
While waiting, some elders started to gather there. All locals, they decided to engage in conversation with me, in German. However, I don't speak German and they didn't speak English – what a problem! A pity, as I was excited to talk to them, they must have had stories about the city to tell me, and they knew the band that was about to play. I just wish I could speak all the languages!
The band was like an orchestra; so beautiful. I love walking and finding street bands (buskers), this is one of my favourite things about Dublin. I was just so happy that I got to experience that moment in Zurich.
European Summers nights are very bright, so I forgot completely about the time and nearly forgot I had to go back to the airport. My flight to São Paulo was at 22:30 but thanks to that short journey from the city to the airport I made it just on time.
Calculating it looking back, I guess I spent around 30 euros? I had an amazing day, I really enjoyed myself and I got to do so many of the simple things I like. I survived Zurich on a budget and I think my time was spent very well, given the short hours I had.
On my way back from Brazil to Ireland, I had another stopover in Zurich, which required a night's stay. This second time was equally enjoyable, and I will share it here soon.
>>> Have you been to Zurich before? Did you like the city? Are you also able to spend little money and have fun in an expensive place? Share on the comments!
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AdaOctober 18, 2016 at 2:43 pm
Somehow I never though about visiting Zurich ! But looks like its very lovely city !!
Tanja (the Red phone box travels)October 19, 2016 at 1:54 pm
great photos! You used your time great! #wanderfulwednesday
SaraOctober 19, 2016 at 2:02 pm
Your pictures of Zurich are gorgeous!! I was there in December for a stop over and it didn't look like that! 😉 I love maximizing layovers to see places, and I think you did a great job! Love that Zurich has lockers. Those have gotten harder to find
SarahOctober 19, 2016 at 5:28 pm
You made the most out of that layover! I wonder – how long was your layover? I have one coming up but I get so nervous about getting to flights on time, I'm not sure what the rule of thumb is for how long a layover has to be to make it into a city break!
Van @ Snow in TromsoOctober 19, 2016 at 7:33 pm
Zürich seems so lovely! I've only ever crossed Switzerland by train en route to France but never visited properly. That's got to change one day!
AllisonOctober 19, 2016 at 8:28 pm
Zurich sounds wonderful. My parents lived in Germany for a few years and have been to Zurich many times. Although I visited them a few times, I was never able to go to Zurich, although I wish that I had. It's at the top of my wish list when we're able to go to Europe again. #wanderfulwednesday
Tracy McConnachie CollinsOctober 19, 2016 at 9:29 pm
I visit Zurich often as my mother lives further along the lake. It's a lovely city to wander around and the Bahnhofstrasse is one of the most expensive shopping streets in the world – I just look!!! There are some great chocolate shops though! Boat trips across the lake are also a great thing to do though you certainly made the most of your layover!
LaurenOctober 20, 2016 at 11:58 am
Such great information for anyone looking to spend a short day in Zurich! I love Switzerland, but you're right, it sure is pricey! Pretty hard to budget efficiently, but looks like you did a great job! Also, so awesome that the city is so close and easy to get to from the airport, that's definitely rare! I would head straight for Grossmünster as the views from up there look unreal! 😀
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RuthOctober 21, 2016 at 2:08 am
A layover seems like a perfect option since you do not have to pay a night in a hostel in the city. I am sure those are not that cheap (unless you do your homework and book with time). Wandering around cities is one of my favorite things to do. In Europe, cities are so beautiful that you do not have to spend a lot to see beautiful sights and have a good time.
AbigailOctober 25, 2016 at 3:45 am
Zurich looks gorgeous! The beautiful architecture, the squares and those cobblestone streets.. so romantic and magical!
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poorgaysonholidaysNovember 21, 2016 at 9:19 pm
This is a very informative post with a lot of lovely pictures in it – I like it!
We were in Zurich this summer, for a few nights, and this city is amazing. We consider it as one of the best in Europe. In a short distance to the mountains, with a big lake, crystal water and beautiful architecture.
We were also on a budget (we spent 0 money on a 1,5 month trip) and we also did it! Although Switzerland is super expensive, you can make it without spending anything!


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That summer she brought me mandazi from congo.
That summer I paraded myself like a Nubian king.
That same summer, I basked in the loving arms of a woman so special, I lost reason to live when she vanished before my eyes.
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The schizophrenic summer, the unpredictable summer that brought me so much joy yet so much pain.
The blissful summer that seemed oblivious to the harsh realities of war, death, pain.
That summer I lost uncles, aunties and brothers and sisters I never got to meet.
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I let you see me but you saw my colour.
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See me now, forget how you saw me then.
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"You're gonna have to work harder than the white man, you may not get the job coz you're black"
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Smell me, serenade me,
Taste me, embrace me,
Sale me, I need it. I feed it.
Though you do not see it, I feel it.
Pity oh pity, how I wish you'd see my strength.
To touch it, to feel it, to see it. Faint hearted, it's not for you.
My existence is a curse, bury me, hide me.
Small as it is, it drains me, it pains me, it loves me.
Judge me but spare me. Hurt me but pay me.
It is he that tickles my heart,
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Visualise love, that's us.
Our love is esoteric.
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It's not enough that Israel is defending itself on the front lines. In the age we live in, a successful social media defense is Israel's main weapon to win the battle for the hearts and minds of the world community.
New York, NY (PRWEB) November 21, 2012
More than 20 young, digital-savvy Diaspora Jews were redeployed from their Masa internships in Israel's rocket-riddled South to The Jewish Agency for Israel's new International New Media Center in Jerusalem. Working 12-hour shifts, the twentysomethings have flooded social media channels with thousands of blogposts, comments, tweets and Facebook updates to promote Israel and correct falsehoods.
Recent Penn State graduate Josh Neuman, 22, is part of this digital platoon. He was teaching an elementary school class in Be'er Sheva last week when a siren wailed. He hurried his students from the second floor to the school's basement where they waited out the attack. It was one of many similar school interruptions that children of Israel's South have endured throughout their lives, but it never gets easier.
"I consider myself mentally tough but seeing these children crying and praying and hugging each other for comfort, I almost lost it," Neuman recalled. "I had to keep it together for the children's sake."
Masa, an initiative supported by The Jewish Agency and the Israeli government, helps 10,000 young Jewish adults a year to intern, volunteer and study in Israel for 5 to 12 months. Like Neuman, many of the volunteer staff at the International New Media Center were relocated from danger zones in the South to staff the situation room and maintain a robust voice on the digital frontlines.
"I want to help create a network that ensures the flow of truth—of both sides," Neuman said. "Maybe we can balance out the tides of the media war."
Public opinion about this crisis is evolving 24/7. Not only do these college-aged kids offer an authentic voice to the narrative, they're also developing advocacy skills that will serve the global Jewish family long after Hamas has fired its final rocket at Israeli civilians.
Avi Mayer—the Jewish Agency's social media expert—has spearheaded this effort, in partnership with Israel's Foreign Ministry, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit and the National Information Directorate. Mayer trained the Masa volunteers on digital advocacy for Israel and Israel's broader public diplomacy efforts.
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From Jen - 11 Sep 2007
That is horrible. I don't understand why people can kill whales. That picture with the whale in the bloody water broke my heart.
I got to go to Hawaii in the winter when the whales were there, and it was the most spectacular thing I have ever seen! They are huge graceful and soooo beautiful. I love whales/dolphins, but I guess a dolphin is a whale so that brings me back to I love whales!
Somehow we need to stop people from killing whales!!!!!!
Whale lover from Florida
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Thank you for your compassionate comments.
In order to stop these atrocities, we need to expose the truth about what is happening to animals to as many people as we can, until public opinion demands an end to the cruelty and exploitation.
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By Elias.
Beatae Memoriae.
"In the American Civil War it was a matter of principle that a good officer rode his horse as little as possible. There were sound reasons for this. If you are riding and your soldiers are marching, how can you judge how tired they are, how thirsty, how heavy their packs weigh on their shoulders?"
― Harold G. Moore, We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young: Ia Drang-The Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam
Harold Gregory "Hal" Moore, Jr., Lieutenant General, United States Army (RET) born February 13, 1922 in the lovely American town of Bardstown, Kentucky, USA has died. He passed in his sleep on February 10th 2017, just days short of his 95th birthday.
General Moore's family publicly released the following statement yesterday;
"We regret to report Lt. General Harold G Moore Jr passed away in his sleep on February 10, 2017, also the birthday of his wife, Julia, who passed away in 2004. Mom called Dad home on her day. After having a stoke last week, Dad was more lethargic and had difficulty speaking, but he had always fought his way back…
By the time we held an early birthday party on February 9th, Dad could no longer speak and was visibly tired. Upon seeing his cavalry Stetson, his iron will force a final communication to his beloved West Point, his precious soldiers, and the US Army. This video shows his final hand salute. God bless our Dad. Keep and protect him.
Chills just went up to my spine. As I type this, an ice cream truck drove by improbably chiming the 7th Cavalry ballad, Garry Owen. Dad just told all of us he is fine. We are working the details of the funeral. As a devout Roman Catholic, Dad's Mass will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Auburn AL. After moving to Fort Benning for a memorial service at the National Infantry Museum, internment in the Fort Benning cemetery, the family will host a reception back at the museum.
All are welcome to attend and we will publish a schedule as soon as it is finalized. We will attempt to live stream the memorial and graveside service. The services will probably be on either Thursday or Friday."
This American hero is known for saving most of his men in the first major battle between the US and North Vietnamese armies. General Moore was a West Point Graduate, and a seasoned combat leader, with service in World War Two, The Korean War, and The War in Vietnam.
General Moore retired in 1977 following 32 years of exceptionally distinguished and honorable service. Universally beloved by peers, superiors, and subordinates General Moore was a prodigious intellectual one of the most effective combat leader in American history, that statement cannot and may not be amended.
General Moore is best known for his combat leadership in Vietnam.
On November 14, 1965, then Lt. Col. Moore commanded the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) in Battle within the Ia Drang Valley, Republic of Vietnam. This was the first major massed engagement between the US and North Vietnamese Army (NVA) soldiers.
Almost immediately upon insertion via Huey's, the 3rd brigade became encircled by enemy soldiers. A day's long murderous fight began, the outnumbered Americans, most who had yet been tested in combat, dug in, and furiously engaged their assaulting enemy. Colonel Moore's unit managed to endure despite being significantly outnumbered by North Vietnamese Army (NVA) forces that would go on to defeat the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry only two-and-a-half miles away the next day.
"Moore's dictum that "there is always one more thing you can do to increase your odds of success" and the courage of his entire command are credited with this outcome. The blond-haired Moore was known as "Yellow Hair" to his troops at the battle at Ia Drang, and as a tongue-in-cheek homage referencing the legendary General George Armstrong Custer, who commanded as a lieutenant colonel the same 7th Cavalry Regiment at the Battle of the Little Bighorn just under a century before. For his leadership during the battle of Ia Drang Valley Colonel Moore was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism at Ia Drang. After the Battle, Moore was promoted to colonel and took over the command of the Garry Owen (3rd) Brigade."
The nonstop three-day & two-night long Battle of Ia Drang was one of the deadliest of Vietnam. American causalities are as follows; At LZ X-Ray 79 Americans were killed with 121 wounded. At LZ Albany 155 Americans killed, 124 were wounded. At LZ Columbus 3 Americans were killed, 13 were wounded. Another 71 Americans were killed elsewhere during the battle and 282 were wounded. 4 helicopters were shot down, 55 were damaged while arriving and departing the various LZ's delivering supplies and performing high-risk medical evacuations of the wounded.
Ultimately, the battle was considered an American Victory. Colonel Moore's unit destroyed nearly two thousand attacking NVA. American ground forces in direct contact with the NVA were directly supported by two batteries of artillery and a multitude of fixed and rotary wing aircraft. 740 close air support and bomber sorties were flown including 96 sorties flown by B52 strategic bombers in direct support of American Infantryman during the two-day battle of Ia Drang Valley.
"There is no such thing as closure for soldiers who have survived a war. They have an obligation, a sacred duty, to remember those who fell in battle beside them all their days and to bear witness to the insanity that is war."
― Harold G. Moore, We Are Soldiers Still: A Journey Back to the Battlefields of Vietnam
In 1992 the battle was immortalized in the book "We Were Soldiers Once… And Young" written by Lt. Gen. Harold G. Moore and iconic war journalist Mr. Joseph L. Galloway. The book was a New York Times best-seller. David Halberstam called it "A stunning achievement "paper and words with the permanence of marble. I read it and thought of The Red Badge of Courage, the highest compliment I can think of." General H. Norman Schwarzkopf said, "We Were Soldiers Once…and Young is a great book of military history, written the way military history should be written."
In 2002 the book was made into a major motion picture titled "We Were Soldiers" starring actor Mel Gibson as Colonel Moore. The film was warmly received by viewers and critics. Specific praise was given by surviving Veterans of the Battle of the Ia Drang Valley praising the films accuracies and the manner it honored the heroism and memory of the fallen of both the American and Vietnamese warriors who fell during the hellish battle.
A thinking, thoughtful, charismatic, authentic leader of Men who loved his soldiers and reluctant warrior Gen Moore had this to say in later life regarding Ia Drang:
"There is no glory in war—only good men dying terrible deaths."
― Harold G. Moore, We Are Soldiers Still: A Journey Back to the Battlefields of Vietnam
"He's courageous, he's aggressive and he's kind and he'll go where you tell him to go" -Hal Moore regarding the American Soldier in Vietnam.
"May God bless and keep all soldiers, young and old, and may that same God open the eyes of all political leaders to the truth that most wars are a confession of failure—the failure of diplomacy and negotiation and common sense and, in most cases, of leadership."
― Harold G. Moore, We Are Soldiers Still: A Journey Back to the Battlefields of Vietnam
After Vietnam in August of 1973 Moore was made the Commanding General (CG) of the US Army Military Personnel Center (MILPERCEN). In 1974 General Moore was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, Department of the Army. This was his final assignment before leaving the Army. He was heavily involved with US Army recruiting issues after the termination of the draft and the drawdown of US forces in Vietnam.
Moore's next assignment was to become the Commanding General, U.S. Army Japan yet he elected to retire instead. On August 1, 1977, General Moore retired and returned to private life.
"It's tough being alone. I lost my wife a few years ago," he says, a momentary melancholy passing over his face. "But I have my books, my memories, my church, my children." -Hal Moore.
Speaking in 2008 to an organization in Philadelphia devoted to caring of the elderly, Moore was blunt and to-the-point, the common traits of an uncommon man.
"… I believe we all live with fears. As I grow older," he told his audience, "I also have fears – not of dying, but of living life in a state of loneliness. Thank God, I have my God. But, even with God, it is the honest fear of loneliness in old age that can bring one to a premature state of unhappiness, poor health, and death. No longer being an important part of another life, of being forgotten and left for dead…while still breathing – even generals like to be loved."
During his speech Moore reminded his audience that Thomas Jefferson planned the University of Virginia between the ages of 86 and 92, cautioning that their goals need not be so lofty.
"There is nothing so precious about life," he told them, "than sharing it with others."
Sir, we render to you our most solemn and profound honor and RESPECT. General, we lament your passing with ferocious respect. You inspired millions of Americans and others throughout the world. You earned the respect of your enemies. No higher echelon of honor exists for any Warrior, not in this world or the next.
Aloud your name shall be forever spoken by the living among our warrior elite.
With respect to the Moore family, we honor your patriarch and mourn with you.
-Elias, written on behalf of the Guardian Of Valor Staff.
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We are very pleased that installation of the solar electric photovoltaic system on the roof of the church building has now been completed and the panels are functioning. The system consists of 24 modules, spread over the east and west facing sides of the church roof.
The solar PV system is the legacy of Rev Melanie Reed, who is now the minister at Witney, Oxfordshire. Rev Melanie first suggested that the Church consider installing solar panels back in September 2008, and has pursued the project enthusiastically ever since, although it was not possible for the installation to take place before her departure. The Church hopes that the installation of the solar panels will encourage others to consider their own environmental impact.
50% of the installation cost has been covered by a grant from the government's Low Carbon Building Programme. The Church has also obtained a grant from the Methodist Church and a generous donation from Eduserv, a Bath-based charity that provides IT services to UK education and government, and the remaining costs have been covered.
In the first three years of operation the Total Energy Generated is over 20,000 kWh and 8,600 kg of CO2 has been saved.
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