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2017 has been a surprisingly big year for point-and-click adventure games on Xbox One. Sure, we only got a small handful of titles as opposed to the usual zero, but those few games were pretty good. It only makes sense that we're now getting Broken Age, Double Fine's recent attempt at revitalizing the genre. It was a Kickstarter super-success that showed there are still plenty of people interested in these type of games, or maybe it just proved people really love Double Fine. It only took three years after its initial release to make it to Xbox One, so let's see if it was worth the long wait.
Here's what I liked:
Once upon two separate times – Broken Age tells two separate coming-of-age stories. One is about Vella, a young girl who's forced into being a sacrifice for a legendary monster. She's had enough of this vile tradition and decides to fight back. The other story is about Shay, a boy who is the only human on a vessel flying through space. He's been coddled by his AI mother his whole life and must discover a way to escape the overly safe confines of the ship. Both stories are simple yet captivating, featuring immediately likable protagonists. You have the ability to switch between the stories at (almost) anytime. Being able to explore both at your own pace is great, especially because getting stuck in one story won't halt your progress completely. The game feels like a whimsical fairy tale, presenting some dark and emotional themes in a way that makes it fun for someone of any age. While the humor can occasionally get rather crude and dark, it's usually pretty tame and always well-written.
Art – The game's art style is hard to put into words. When looking at a screenshot, it looks like it was taken straight from a children's story book. When in motion, it looks a bit more like those Monty Python cartoons, albeit with manipulation that can only be done digitally. It's a bit unusual, but it's fantastic. The use of color is particularly striking. While both stories use the same art style, Vella's side relies more on warm pastel colors while Shay's story consists of cooler, darker shades. Every screen of the game is charming and gorgeous, complementing the story perfectly.
All-star cast – Double Fine went all out getting the best cast Kickstarter money can buy, and it shows. There are celebrity cameos from the likes of Jack Black and Wil Wheaton, not to mention the fact protagonist Shay is voiced by Elijah Wood. The non-celebrity cast is also fantastic, featuring tons of talented voice actors from across the video game and cartoon spectrum. It's not just about touting pedigree, as every actor does a fantastic job selling the part. Everybody performs well and nobody outshines anyone else; they all fit into this world. The game somehow made me forget I was controlling Frodo Baggins for half of it, which is no small feat.
Here's what I didn't like:
Inventory management – The controls are great, barring one exception. Like any point-and-click, all interaction is done through a cursor, controlled by the left stick. You interact by pressing A; there's no actions or verbs you have to select, streamlining the whole process. By flicking the right stick, you can move the cursor to the nearest interactable object in any direction. This all feels great – the problem comes when using your inventory. Pressing Y opens up a drawer at the bottom of the screen, showing everything you've collected. You can pick anything and combine it with anything else, either in your inventory or in the world. Thing is, opening your inventory automatically assigns an item to your cursor, so when you go to grab the item you really want, you end up combining the two objects. Or you'll inadvertently investigate the object, getting a line about what it is rather than using it. Using the inventory is just messier than it really needs to be. Alternatively, you can just cycle through objects by pressing the left and right bumpers without even opening the inventory, which may seem more practical until you've collected a long list of junk.
Wrong foot – It's not a classic adventure game unless there are some odd puzzle solutions to contend with. Some of the worst stuff happens right at the beginning. The sequence where Vella escapes the sacrifice is a pain; it only consists of a single screen that gives you everything you need, but even though there are steps you could theoretically do from the get-go, everything must be done in a specific order. However, before you can even attempt to escape, you must talk to all four other sacrifices. This in no way makes sense; they all brush you off, so after the first couple tries there's nothing compelling the player to keep going down that road. It makes seems illogical to progress the scene by doing things that don't move you closer to your goal in any way. Shay's story doesn't start any better, as you replay the endless minutia of his daily life until you figure out a way to break the cycle. After a while, the game does funnel you towards the solution but getting there feels like forever.
Huh? – Outside of the prologue sections things improve, but there are still some moments of pixel hunting and archaic solutions, and there's no hint system to help you out. Dialogue puzzles, in general, are the most confusing – it's never clear which options will yield the desired results. There were a few times where I got stuck because the proper item to solve a puzzle was hidden beneath what appeared to be simple world-building dialogue. Sure, in these type of games you should always exhaust your options, but it should also be clear which of the four options makes the guy give you his hat.
If we're not talking about gameplay, Broken Age is great. It presents a fun and detailed world to inhabit filled with silly characters and interesting plot developments. If we are talking about gameplay, Broken Age is just okay. It's a serviceable attempt at a point-and-click game that stumbles more than it should. This isn't the best adventure game to come out this year, but it's still an enjoyable ride.
Score: Reader's Choice
Broken Age was developed and published on Xbox One by Double Fine Productions. It was released June 23, 2017 for $19.99. A copy was provided for review purposes.


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There are presently no term limits for these positions. In order to qualify for the position of Mayor or Councilmember you must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a one (1) year City of Peachtree Corners resident as of the first Tuesday in November of the year for which you are qualifying.
- Must be a registered voter.
- Must state which seat/person for which you are qualifying.
- Must pay a qualifying fee of $240 (3% of Council pay) or, if running for the Mayoral seat, $270 (3% of Mayor's pay).
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Qualifying dates are Monday, August 21 through Wednesday, August 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and then 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Qualifying will be conducted in the Office of the City Clerk, Kym Chereck, located at 147 Technology Parkway, Suite 200, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092.
Learn more about qualifying on Peachtree Corners' website, this is important. There are specific requirements that must be met and ignorance is not an excuse. Please read through the page carefully, noting information on dates, reporting requirements, campaigning rules and voter registration lists.
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High-Deductible Health Insurance Policies with Health Savings Accounts: A Policy Review
The rise of the high-deductible health insurance plan (HDHP) is among the most significant health insurance developments in recent decades but the plans are controversial. Those in support of HDHPs argue these plans will encourage people to be "more astute health care consumers" and to make healthcare decisions "on the basis of cost and quality information" (Fronstin & Collins, 2005, p.4). This will theoretically eliminate the moral hazard with which health insurance and health care has been plagued, lead to decreased waste, and therefore lower consumption and cost. Critics, however, point to evidence that these new insurance plans will lead to adverse selection and that the high out-of-pocket costs will discourage the use of health care services, especially by those in lower income brackets or those who have chronic conditions. Critics also suggest these plans will do nothing to address the skyrocketing costs of healthcare (Weissert & Weissert, 2006, p.387, Fronstin & Collins, 2005). The passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010, with its mandate that all Americans be covered by health insurance, is likely to make these lower-premium, high-deductible health plans more prevalent and therefore worthy of intense scrutiny.
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The Minnesota Wild gained ground in the NHL as the Pittsburgh Penguins stretched their winning streak.
The Pittsburgh Penguins extended their winning streak in the NHL to five with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Sidney Crosby and Nick Bonino had two assists in a dominant performance by the Penguins, who got goals from Trevor Daley, Carl Hagelin, Chris Kunitz and Kris Letang on Saturday.
The Penguins are third in the Metropolitan Division, a point clear of the New York Islanders.
The Islanders went down to the Dallas Stars 3-0 as goaltender Kari Lehtonen made 27 saves in the shutout.
The Minnesota Wild's hunt for a wildcard in the Western Conference continued with a 3-2 shoot-out win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Charlie Coyle and Zach Parise scored in the shoot-out as the Wild moved to within a point of the Colorado Avalanche.
A double from Pavel Datsyuk lifted the Detroit Red Wings to a comeback 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers.
A three-goal third period saw the San Jose Sharks beat the New York Rangers 4-1 and the Ottawa Senators thrashed the Montreal Canadiens 5-0.
Rookie Oliver Bjorkstrand scored his first NHL goals to help the Columbus Blue Jackets past the New Jersey Devils 6-3.
The Toronto Maple Leafs cruised past the Buffalo Sabres 4-1, the St Louis Blues shut out the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Arizona Coyotes 2-0.
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Travel to the heart of the Canadian Rockies on this spectacular vacation. Your trip begins in Calgary with a sightseeing tour of Calgary's highlights and a visit to Fort Calgary. Then head west through the foothills of the Canadian Rockies into Banff National Park, Canada's oldest national park and gateway to the Canadian Rockies. Spend two overnights at this popular year-round resort with time to explore Banff on your own or to take an optional excursion. On the way to Jasper National Park, stop in Lake Louise and discover this world-famous location with its cold waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Next: a highlight of your vacation—take a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle, on the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. In Jasper National Park, the largest national park in Canada, enjoy two overnights and an orientation tour in Jasper. Depart Jasper, follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and overnight in Kamloops. Travel to the Pacific Coast and board a ferry for Victoria, where you'll enjoy two overnights and a city tour plus time for optional activities, including a whale-watching cruise. Also visit world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of showcase floral exhibits.Then sail through the spectacular Gulf Islands back to Vancouver and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the famous landmarks. It's a great way to wrap up your majestic Canadian Rockies vacation.
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The discovery of oil converted this ranching town into a sophisticated city with skyscrapers and elegant shopping centers. It is also home to the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Tour many of the city's attractions, including Canada Olympic Park, the Saddledome, and FORT CALGARY. Motor west through the foothills and into BANFF NATIONAL PARK, gateway to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Join the optional excursion to Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views of Banff's spectacular scenery. Tonight, take an optional excursion to the theatre for a Canadian show and dinner.
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Banff is one of Canada's favorite year-round resorts, with summer activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing. With a free day, your Tour Director will suggest an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies.
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Enjoy a day of scenic grandeur. First stop is Lake Louise, whose turquoise waters create a perfect natural mirror that reflects the surroundings. Next, journey north into JASPER NATIONAL PARK, where precipitous gorges, snowcapped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view as the motorcoach scales two mountain passes. Another highlight on the agenda is a stop at the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice that is 365 meters (1,200 feet) thick. Later, your Tour Director suggests an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. Enjoy an orientation tour of Jasper townsite upon arrival.
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Jasper National Park.
Today, join our optional excursion to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island, where you embark on a narrated cruise of the lake. The balance of the day is free to enjoy everything Jasper has to offer—from guided hikes and quaint shops to meandering wildlife.
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This morning is yours to relax or explore. Depart Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. The Yellowhead Highway continues south along the mighty Thompson River, with spectacular views of the Monashee Mountains. Overnight in Kamloops.
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. As you travel through British Columbia's Coast Mountain Range to its majestic Pacific coastline, the vegetation changes from desert landscape to lush alpine forests. Board your afternoon ferry for the spectacular crossing to Vancouver Island. Sightseeing in Victoria includes the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, Thunderbird Park, and world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS. This evening, consider a stroll along the lively Waterfront Promenade.
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Today is a free day for independent sightseeing. Your Tour Director will have ideas to enhance your enjoyment of this most British of Canadian cities. Take an optional whale-watching cruise and seek out pods of killer whales. A suggestion for this evening is an optional historic walk followed by dinner in Chinatown.
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This morning, set sail across the Strait of Georgia and through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its climate. In Vancouver, city sightseeing includes STANLEY PARK, Gastown, Chinatown, and many other famous landmarks. The remainder of the day is free to explore Robson Street and experience British Columbia's premier shopping and entertainment location.
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The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Vancouver International Airport are included. You can extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Vancouver further with a variety of exciting optional activities.
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Public Service Broadcasting is the corduroy-clad brainchild of London-based J. Willgoose, Esq. who, along with his drumming companion, Wrigglesworth, is on a quest to inform, educate and entertain audiences around the globe.
PSB's uniquely spell-binding live AV Transmissions see them weave samples from old public information films, archive footage and propaganda material around live drums, guitar, banjo and electronics as they teach the lessons of the past through the music of the future – beaming our past back at us through vintage TV sets and state of the art modern video projection devices.
Debut album Inform – Educate – Entertain entered the UK album charts at #21. It received widespread critical acclaim, including 5* Album of the Month from Artrocker Magazine plus 4* reviews from The Guardian, The Independent and many more. It was also picked by BBC 6Music DJs & staff as the 9th best album of the year and appeared in many best of the year lists.
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When we discuss great games from yesteryear, the list is usually a relatively consistent one, considering the subjective nature of it. We of course talk about our Ocarinas and our Mario Brothers, but there's another subset that seems to exist in a separate realm of its own, the PC game crowd. Games like Baldur's Gate, Starcraft, Fallout 2, Homeworld, and Mechwarrior. They're games that defined an era, and are still heralded as some of the best games to grace the platform.
With the recent announcement of what is reputed to be a true successor to the franchise, I wanted to take the time to talk about X-COM: UFO Defense (Also known as UFO: Enemy Unknown and X-Com: Enemy Unknown, depending on when and where you played it), a game I never played back in its heyday. You see, when X-COM was originally released in 1994, I was only 4 years old, and there was absolutely no way my father would have left me play a game like X-COM. Even if he had, I probably wouldn't have been able to grasp any concept of it, considering that until this point I was still playing on his old 2600 almost exclusively.
I share this factoid so we can establish that I have no nostalgia for this game, or the series attached. When I originally played it only a few months ago, I came into a 17 year old game with expectations based solely on having heard about how amazing the game was, for a very long time. I expected this to somehow be a beacon of light in an otherwise slow slog of no new releases and general fatigue with my usual stable of games.
I found that and so very much more.
The name X-COM refers to the organization you head, the Extraterrestrial Combat Unit. You see, the planet had suddenly been attacked by an unknown alien enemy and despite their greatest efforts, individual nations had been miserable at combating the alien menace individually. In December of 1998, the most powerful nations of the planet Earth convene to pool their resources in a united effort to fight off the invaders. This is where X-COM, and the actual game, begins.
|This is the Geoscape.
X-COM is divided in halves as far as gameplay goes. On one side, you have the Geoscape, a polygonal representation of the planet Earth. At the start of the game you are prompted to place the location for your initial base, which can be on any body of land, whether Switzerland or Antartica. Your location will determine how close you are to various nations, and your ability to quickly respond to alien threats in those areas, which will effect the funding you receive from each individual nation. From this screen, you'll manage your base (buying or selling equipment, performing research, manufacturing weapons/technology for your troops, etc.), watch for UFO's, and dispatching fighter/transport vehicles to strike against the various threats you will encounter.
|This is actually really good! Honest!
On the other hand there is the Battlescape. This is a turn-based strategy game, where each side has a number of units each with individual "time units". These allow them to do a number of actions before they can no longer do anything for the remainder of their side's turn. The amount of "time units" a unit has depends on their personal statistics, the weight of equipment they are carrying and their veterancy. Units can move, change the direction they are looking, stand/crouch, use equipment or fire their weapons during their turn.
Combat in X-COM is for keeps. Early units will die to a single hit from an alien, and friendly-fire is absolutely possible. This, combined with some truly terrifying alien types, creates a virtually permeable air of dread and terror in the game. When you never know if a Chryssalid is going to step from the shadows and convert your very own troops against you, the game becomes nerve-wracking quickly.
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A major selling-point of X-COM is the destructible terrain, enabling a vast number of combat options. You could walk through the door into the living room of this suburban home to engage the alien menace that you know to be inside, but this would likely result in the death of a unit. Alternatively, you fire a series of rockets into the building, killing the alien without concern. You can also use stun rods, which require you to be directly adjacent to an alien and attack them, but allow you to capture a living alien for study, which will enable you to then research new technology, equipment and maybe even reach the alien homeworld for an assault on the very heart of the problem.
X-COM is legitimately one of the best games I have ever had the pleasure to play, and I can say this having gone in with high expectations and zero nostalgia to fuel my enjoyment. You owe it to yourself to play the original X-COM (and the sequel, Terror from the Deep, despite being little more than UFO Defense with a nice facelift and even harder difficulty, is also great) if you have the chance. You won't be disappointed.
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Something you may or may not know about me: I'm a HUGE bookworm. For real, I buy more books than I can even keep up with and my favorite kinds of books are the ones that are full of knowledge, tips and tricks and leave me feeling unbelievably motivated. Motivated to do what, you ask? Well, honestly, anything! Whether it's a book that makes me want to take up a new hobby or put more effort into my health and wellness or just lead a happier lifestyle, inspiring (dare I say "self-help") books are my jam!
And lately, I've found another method of getting my daily dose of inspiration: podcasts! I've found that podcasts are the perfect thing to listen to on your commute into work in the morning, or while cleaning up your room — they are WAY better than music and you can listen while doing pretty much anything. That's why I'm SO excited to share my 15 favorite inspiring books and podcasts with you today! I hope you love them as much as I do!
10 Inspiring Podcasts
1. Pursuit with Purpose
This brand new podcast, hosted by online business guru Melyssa Griffin, is all about bringing joy and meaning into your life. The incredibly inspiring episodes cover everything from discovering your "unfair advantage" to the three important factors for a great life, and even a lil bit on uprooting your whole life in order to create the life you really want. Griffin has had some great guests on this podcast so far and each episode will leave you feeling inspired in a different way.
2. Becoming Fearless Style Collective Podcast
Annie Spano, founder of Style Collective, states that her mission is to inspire and empower women all over the world... and she has done just that. The episodes in her fabulous and motivating podcast include finding your "true north", creating a positive work culture and the illusion of overnight success. This one is perfect for any post-grad; whether you're looking to become an entrepreneur or hustle in the corporate world, you're sure to find motivation in this podcast.
3. The Laptop Lifestyle
Geared towards virtual entrepreneurs, millennials on the go and adventure seekers with big dreams, this podcast will help educate and challenge you to live the life you've always wanted. Topics include building a legacy through a strong community, thinking outside of the box and choosing a healthy and positive mindset. This podcast has some amazing guests and covers topics that seriously appeal to us post-grads!
4. The Bold Life Movement
This is one that I've just recently started listening to but I'm loving it already because of how diverse the topics are. The description of this awesome podcast even states, "whether your goal is to build a business and travel the world, or cultivate better relationships, and a healthier lifestyle, The Bold Life Movement has you covered." For real, it's perfect for any type of inspiration you might need!
5. Almost 30
This real, raw and unreserved podcast will make you feel like you're having a convo with your two BFF's! Hosted by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, this one covers everything from the do's and don'ts of healthy eating, to finding your identity, to how every woman can rock her career. This is one podcast that should be on every post-grad girls radar for serious motivation!
6. The Chasing Joy Podcast
Another one that I've recently fallen in love with, the Chasing Joy podcast covers wellness topics that inspire energy and joy. The recent topics in this one include healing yourself inside and out, following your intuition as an entrepreneur and how to lead a healthyish life. Sounds like the perfect combination of real, yet inspiring, content to me!
7. Fit Fierce and Fabulous Podcast
Certified Personal Trainer Courtney Bently is FULL of motivation in her podcast, and brings on some wonderful guests who are all overflowing with tips and tricks. Some of her recent topics include finding your happiness and owning your worth, gut health and hormonal balance, finding the fuel in fear and dealing with anxiety. If you're looking for health and wellness inspiration, then this podcast has got ya covered!
8. Good Life Project
I love this podcast because it has guests ranging from 'iconic world-shakers to everyday guests' so you're guaranteed to find episodes that are not only super moving and inspiring, but also relatable. Some recent episodes in this one include your work environment, how to just be kind, and cultivating resilience and emotional agility.
9. From the Heart: Conversations with Yoga Girl
This is the perfect podcast to listen to on your commute into work! While it's incredibly inspiring, it's almost calming in a sense because it covers topics like mindfulness and joy and finding balance. Rachel Brathen's recent episodes include forming mindful relationships, following your passion, and using hardships to fuel your fire.
10. Elise Gets Crafty
I've been listening to this one for about a year now and it is so so good. Perfect for creatives who want to take their skills or small business to the next level, this podcast has wonderful guests and covers topics that'll inspire your next steps. Elise's recent episodes include using Instagram, having a side hustle, working as an artist and turning a dream into a reality.
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1. Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
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In the Netherlands flying modelrockts is allowed by law from December 7th, 2006. The DRRA (Dutch Rocket Research Association), together with three other clubs, have worked out regulations with the government.
The Modelrocket Regulation (Regeling Modelraketten) regulates the use of modelrockets in Dutch airspace (see EMR library).
In the Netherlands, EU rules are active since 1994/1995 (Orange Book). It forbids everything with an explosive charge. An exception is made for pyrotechnical devices (fireworks?). Modelrocket engines are some sort of pyrotechnical devices. International model rocket engines are 'pyrotechnical toy propellant devices'. They don't have an explosive charge, but a propelling charge, especially made to lift model rockets. The biggest problem is that model rocket engines are not described and relatively unknown.
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On Wednesday's broadcast of MSNBC's "Hardball," Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) stated that "several" Republican senators he has talked to have "profound misgivings" about making either former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) or former UN Ambassador John Bolton Secretary of State.
Rand said that based on conversations with other GOP senators, "I'm not the only one with some misgivings over both Giuliani and Bolton. And I haven't met a Democrat that's for either one of them, but I've met several Republicans that aren't. We have a 52-48 majority. All it would take [is] two or three Republicans to say that they can't go along with Giuliani, and can't go along with Bolton." Rand added that Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) would be confirmed, adding, "I've probably met 15 Democrats in the last two days who have said they would vote for his confirmation, but they are very, very worried about Bolton, very, very worried about Giuliani."
When asked if he could defeat Giuliani or Bolton in an up or down vote, Rand answered "[Y]ou'd have to have two or three Republicans, and like I say, I'm one, and I think there are two or three others that I met with today that I would say that the best way to describe them is profound misgivings about either Bolton or Giuliani."
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In these soon-to-be post alpha male years, it is becoming clear that the women of our species must rise up and take over leadership to create a newly united Spaceship Earth. This is not just about gender equality, but about taking over a sinking ship. With climate change, human rights abuses and economic inequality on the rise as increasingly urgent issues, women must wake up and heed our own innate (though often lost) wisdom about how to create a more just and sustainable planet.
Buckminster Fuller's overarching ideas about the prospects of humanity included belief in the superiority of a feminine paradigm of leadership. These ideas first came to light in 1968 in an essay, published in McCall's Magazine article, entitled "Why Women Will Rule the World." It is a delightful eye opener it seems the world may finally be ready to read.
In the article, Bucky paints a picture of a world with women in charge free of the need to labor for our daily energy supply, since energy would be free to create from the sun and wind. This means we would be able to spend the majority of our waking hours in leisure and pursuit of knowledge and pleasure. Freeing ourselves of dependence on fossil fuels is the pivotal challenge. Achieving 100% clean renewable energy is humanity's job one. To get there, woman — and all those who think and lead like women — must insist that government be recreated to actually represent the will of the people, which is not currently the case. Nearly 70% of Americans want action on climate change. Over 80% want more serious gun control. Neither are coming anytime soon, unless and until fundamental changes happen.
Fuller suggested that "governance become nurturance", that weaponry be replaced by "livingry", and that we intentionally, as a united space planet people, set about on a new humanitarian course. Conservatives like to derisively label it socialism or communism, but it is something new. Maybe it is humanism. Or naturism. By any name this global trend is about people coming together to cooperate, to build community, to have compassion for one another, and stop falling for capitalistic cronyism. This new kind of world leadership could follow Bucky's eight rules for successful evolution. For example, we must refuse to accept the specious notion of scarcity. Abundantly advanced technology and knowledge has brought us to the point where it no longer needs to be "us versus them." There is enough for all, but if only we set out to prove it. We can begin to focus working toward a higher quality of life for 100% of humanity, without harm to the environment.
Women must bring their courage, their compassion, cooperative spirit and sense of community to the forefront. We must speak out. Take leadership roles. Be brave. Stop thinking there is nothing wecan do. The individual is the most powerful entity on the planet. Unlike corporations and government entities, individuals have the freedom to say and act as they wish.
Sometimes it seems like mere common sense, but two Bucky ideas women leaders should consider embracing are 1) "either war is obsolete or man is" and 2) "we must wean ourselves off fossil fuels immediately." In other words we must somehow take control of a dictatorial patriarchal industry/government alliance we have inadvertently created which has proven it has ability to control us for many decades. It will not be pretty. Or easy.
But we must persist, never forgetting that big oil deliberately thwarted development of clean energy even though they knew the harm they were doing. Never forget they are responsible for what Bucky called "the greatest crime ever committed against humanity."
How are we going to wrestle control of the dirty rotten scoundrels? We must delegitimize them, just as we finally had the courage to do to big tobacco. The more voices doing the necessary shaming, the sooner it will happen. And time is of the essence. Big oil is even a more ferociously determined beast than tobacco, but they are killing us just as determinedly.
Two thirds of what's in the ground must stay there. These reserves, said Bucky, should be regarded as "nature's energy savings account" to be preserved for future planetary emergencies. So even if there wasn't global warming, there are ample reasons for transitioning to clean energy now.
We must demand our government immediately scale up the "readily tappable cosmic energies of sun, wind and wave power" and other emerging energy technologies. The result of this energy revolution will be the creation of many new jobs, not too mention less need to work, which will help us create healthier communities for everybody.
One organization helping communities in the fight against big oil is the Community Rights Environmental Defense Fund. They are helping over 500 American communities take back their rights. A revolution is truly underway. And once we enjoy clean, healthy, and freely available energy from the sun and wind, and so forth, we will be able to achieve a decidedly higher standard of living for our species and all life on Spaceship Earth.
Free energy will set humanity free. Common sense leadership from women and people who think like them will keep us there. Saving the world is women's work.
by Patricia Ravasio, Author, The Girl from Spaceship Earth, available in fine independent bookstores, libraries and from Amazon.
McCall's article by Buckminster Fuller, courtesy of Brent Reitzel, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.


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Let's be honest here, weddings are stressful times, especially for the bride, who is under a lot of stress to get everything perfect. On top of that, there are the wedding photographs, with which you have to be extra careful since they are the ones through which you have to remember your wedding, many years down the memory lane. So how do you find affordable wedding photographers in Maui who are also very good at what they do? Read on!
The very first thing that you should keep in mind when looking for Maui wedding photographers, is their portfolio. A good photographer will always take his craft seriously, which means that when coming to meet with potential clients, they will always carry their updated resume or portfolio with them so that the client can have a look at their work and decide for themselves if they are worth hiring. Beware of fake photographers who depend on word of mouth. They may seem cool and dependable, but trust us on this, they are not. Ask for their business card, and alternative numbers and ways of reaching them, because you can never be too careful. Any good photographer worth his salt, will always carry his work with him.
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The federal corruption case against U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez and his wealthy South Florida friend, eye doctor Salomon Melgen, has taken another twist — with defense lawyers calling allegations the men consorted with prostitutes nothing but tawdry fiction.
On Friday, defense lawyers asserted that an imprisoned former Puerto Rican senator lied to U.S. authorities that the physician had sex with prostitutes during a party at the vacation home of a prominent businessman in the Dominican Republic.
Jorge De Castro Font — the former Senate majority leader in Puerto Rico who in 2011 was sentenced to five years in prison on bribery charges — told FBI agents and Justice Department prosecutors that Melgen consorted with prostitutes at the resort home of businessman Miguel Cabral seven years ago.
The defense lawyers accused prosecutors of improperly using the incarcerated felon's accusations to smear their clients, while they strongly disputed the government's claim of having "corroborated allegations that defendants Menendez and Melgen had sex with underage prostitutes in the Dominican Republic."
Federal prosecutors in Miami, who initially reviewed the salacious sex-related allegations lodged against the pair by an unknown tipster, found the FBI's evidence so lacking that they never presented an indictment to the grand jury here in 2013, according to law enforcement sources.
Nonetheless, the high-profile investigation regained momentum when the Justice Department's public integrity section pursued influence-peddling charges against Menendez and Melgen in April.
The indictment accused the veteran lawmaker of helping Melgen with his multimillion-dollar Medicare billing dispute and other political favors in exchange for the Palm Beach County doctor's array of gifts — including several unreported trips on a private plane to Melgen's resort home at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic.
The legal defense team fired back this week, accusing Justice Department prosecutors of misconduct, including claims that they presented misleading corruption evidence to the grand jury in Newark — after the initial tip about allegations of the defendants' having sex with underage prostitutes failed to pan out.
The defense team is seeking to dismiss the government's indictment, saying it is based on "tainted" evidence. Lawyers for Menendez and Melgen pointed out that after De Castro Font spoke with prosecutors and agents in May 2013, they traveled four months later to Puerto Rico to interview Cabral, the owner of American Parking System, who also has a Casa de Campo home.
According to his statement filed in federal court, authorities did not specifically ask Cabral about De Castro Font's accusation that Melgen had sex with prostitutes during a party at his home in 2007 — or even whether he hosted the gathering and whether the physician was present.
"When asked whether Melgen spends time with prostitutes, Cabral said that he has never seen Melgen with a prostitute," according to a summary of his September 2013 statement to the FBI and prosecutors. "However, Cabral pointed out that Melgen's girlfriends are very young and beautiful, and he suspects that Melgen spends money on them."
This week, Melgen's defense attorneys, Kirk Ogrosky and Matt Menchel, obtained a declaration from Cabral, who said he has known the physician for more than 12 years and considers him a friend.
"During the time I have known Dr. Melgen, I have never seen Dr. Melgen in the company of a prostitute of any kind and I informed the government of this fact during my interview," Cabral said in the declaration filed in federal court.
"It has come to my attention that the U.S. Department of Justice filed a brief in federal court in New Jersey attaching material that they claim corroborates the notion that Dr. Melgen 'partook' in the services of prostitutes at my house," Cabral said. "This statement is absolutely false and without merit.
"Dr. Melgen has never attended any function in my house where prostitutes were present and he has never engaged in any inappropriate or sexual conduct of any type in my house."
In an earlier court filing this summer, prosecutors cited numerous witnesses' grand jury testimonies and statements to the FBI, but those documents were sealed in the court record.
Justice Department prosecutors wrote that the defendants' "corruption charges are not tainted by unproven allegations they solicited underage prostitutes."
"Presented with specific, corroborated allegations that defendants Menendez and Melgen had sex with underage prostitutes in the Dominican Republic, the government responsibly and dutifully investigated those serious allegations," prosecutors wrote.
"The indictment here [in Newark], of course, charges only corruption and does not include any allegations of soliciting underage prostitutes."
The Justice Department detailed some of the information gathered about the prostitution claims against Menendez, the 61-year-old son of Cuban immigrants, and Melgen, also 61, who was born in the Dominican Republic.
"Some eyewitnesses described a party attended by defendant Melgen in Casa de Campo - where defendant Melgen has a home and where defendant Menendez often visited - involving prostitutes," prosecutors wrote in the filing, without mentioning De Castro Font as one of the "eyewitnesses."
"Furthermore, defendant Melgen has flown numerous young women from the United States and from other countries on his private jet to the Dominican Republic," they wrote. "Indeed, one of defendant Melgen's pilots described 'young girls' who 'look[ed] like escorts' traveling at various times on defendant Melgen's private jet."
Mendendez's office lambasted the Justice Department's filing, saying its assertions amounted to scurrilous attacks on the senator.


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Our systems were not designed for a modern diet. Almost everything we eat that does not spring from the dirt or is hacked off the ass of an animal, causes toxins to form in the large intestine, which then causes stagnation to occur. Stagnation turns the normally healthy slop that lines our large intestine into unhealthy slop, which eventually releases all sorts of harmful pollutants that are absorbed into the system.
This contamination is said to cause everything from non lethal disorders such as fatigue and loss of appetite, to far more sever problems like Acute Onset Canckles, and Mangina Syndrome.
Not only that, the build up of poop grease on the walls of the intestine also increases the chances of constipation. Hardened feces can accumulate for months on the walls of the large intestine and block it from eliminating your bum mud, which then creates the possibility of even more toxins entering your system.
The kinds of toxins removed by using this procedure have never been made clear to me. When I questioned Dan as to what kind of toxins he was referring to I got the same answer I receive when asking girls in the bar for their phone number, "Don't be stupid."
This lack of clarity should have been a warning sign to me, however since number 11 on my bucket list is "invasive rectal procedure," and Dan was willing to loan me his portable colon cleanser, I decided to ignore my better judgement and shove his dirty tube up my ass.
Modern state-of-the-art colon hydrotherapy equipment employ's a multistage water purification systems, a drain line to dispose of feces, and a lighted viewing chamber to watch your toxic turds as they are flushed from your rear-end. Dan's equipment however, was in no way state-of-the-art.
It looked like something used to make poop lattes, with a long discolored hose sticking from the top of it's clear plastic holding tank. Connected to the end of the hose was a smooth, silver object, approximately the size and shape of a bowling pin, which was used for insertion in the rectum.
I don't know much about anything, but I do know that something that size was not getting inside my butt without a great deal of lubricant and some sexy pillow talk. Luckily, Dan also provided a half used jar of Vaseline and a copy of Fifty Shades of Grey, to get me in the mood.
The type of water used in colonic irrigation is also very important. Tap water should be avoided since it contains chlorine which can destroy some of the healthy bacteria that live in your poop-shoot. Carbonated water is a fine alternative if you don't have a ticklish rectum, and orange juice provides an infusion of vitamin C not possible any other way, as long as you don't mind a sticky back side.
I chose to use a bottle of Yamskaya Russian Vodka, an elegant and refined beverage, sweet and viscous on the palate, smooth and sensual on the rectum (or so the advertisement says).
Despite what the guy who sold me the Statue of Liberty says, I am not a gullible fool. I don't just go around shoving things up my butt without doing a great deal of research on the subject beforehand. For instance, I have learned that organizations such as the National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy and others who promote colon cleansing, require hygienists to have no significant medical training. This may sound sketchy on the surface, but when you remember that all they are doing is shoving a hose up your ass and squirting you full of water, the argument over education becomes moot.
I have also learned that most doctors don't recommend colon cleansing for detoxification. They suggest it may actually be harmful because it promotes the risk of dehydration, leads to bowel perforations (gross), and increases your risk of sharting in public by 63%.
Despite all the negatives an adventurous fellow like myself would never let the possibility of immense discomfort stand in the way of a shiny new colon I could show off to all my friends. So, after several shots of tequila and a moment of quiet prayer, I rammed that ungodly mechanism up my bum and turned on the switch.
They say things are never as bad as your imagination makes them out to be, but I call bullshit on that. When it comes to stretching out your anus and blasting vodka up it, you can never be adequately prepared.
I've had all sorts of strange life experiences, like living in an aquarium till the age of seven and impregnating a raccoon, but theses pale in comparison to the almost out-of-body experience felt when blasting an entire bottle of premium vodka up my poop-shoot.
I was clearly told by Dan that a good colon cleansing would remove all the negative thoughts from my mind, but ironically I've had nothing but negative thoughts since sticking that bowling pin up my ass. Much of my day is now spent curled up in a fetal position crying to myself, although I will say I did enjoy the three day buzz I received from the vodka.
I didn't feel better, I felt violated. I wasn't any healthier, I was sore in the anus. I didn't induce wellbeing, I induced diarrhea. I was so disappointed with the results I returned Dan's machine without cleaning it or emptying the holding tank. Let him deal with my toxic excretions.
So what did I learn from all this? I learned that Dan was an ass-hole who should never be trusted, objects other than balloons full of heroin should never be inserted in the butt, and anybody who mentions the words "colon cleansing" needs a good smack.
But the experience was not a total loss, because now you, the reader, are aware of the perils involved when flushing your colon. Let your body do it's job on it's own, our systems didn't spend two hundred and fifty thousand years evolving in this current form only now to realize it should have grown an internal sprinkler system in our butts.
Unless of course, you enjoy sticking things up there, in which case I say, good luck, enjoy, and don't forget to wash your hands when your done.


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My brother is one of my favorite people in this world. Really!! I'm not saying that just because he's my brother either! He's an awesome dude! My brother, Chris is funny, sensitive, a great listener, honest, and most of all an all around great person. I do miss him dearly. I miss him because seven years ago Bobby and I decided to move to the Sacramento area (100+ miles away from where we used to call home) and I rarely see him anymore. Our visits have to be planned out and don't happen nearly as much as I'd like. We like where we live but I do miss having our family close by. I miss hanging out with Chris every weekend and throwing together a BBQ at the last minute. I miss being able to call him and say, "hey...I'm on my way to your place" with no advance notice. And Chris, the cool guy that he is always replied, "see ya when you get here." I miss that!
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Police say that on June 27, a woman from Abilene, Texas received hospital transport for the personal injuries she suffered after being bitten on the face by an unknown breed of dog.
According to Kimberly Whitley, a friend of the victim, Victoria Hindman, she suffered a bite to the cheek, which left her with a four- to five-inch gash.
Police say that the details of the attack were unclear due to Hindman's injury rendering her unable to talk to officers at the scene. Abilene Police Officer Coby Wright says she also may have been in shock.
According to what paramedics told Wright, Hindman would likely require at least four stitches to close the wound on her cheek.
On the day of the attack, Whitley had brought her children to Hindman's home because one of Hindman's dogs had just given birth. Police say they do not believe either of Hindman's dogs attacked her because both were secured on chains in front of the house.
Children in the area, including Whitney's children, said that a neighbor's dog, possibly a wolf mix, was responsible for the attack. However, when police question the animal's owner, they were told that the dog had been securely tied up and wouldn't have attacked unless Hindman had entered his yard.
Wright said it is possible that a stray dog was responsible. He said that police and an animal control officer searched the area for some time.
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Dr. Pete Menjares, President of Fresno Pacific University, speaks at the 2013 SCORR Conference. He discusses the expectation of leaders to fill a wide variety of difficult roles and concludes that ...
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By Daria Sito-Sucic
SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Dozens of people were injured on Thursday in a second day of anti-government protests in the Bosnian town of Tuzla, backed by smaller demonstrations in other towns over unemployment and political inertia.
The protests reflect resentment over the ethnic politicking that has stifled governance and economic development since a 1992-95 war.
Police fired teargas to drive back several thousand people lobbing stones, eggs and flares at the local government building in the town, once the industrial heart of Bosnia's north but hit hard by factory closures in recent years.
Forty-five people, 30 of them police officers, were treated in hospital for minor injuries, hospital officials said.
Hundreds of people turned out in solidarity in the capital Sarajevo, the central town of Zenica and Bihac in the west. In Sarajevo, teenagers threw eggs and stones at a government building and fought with police. Four officers were taken to hospital, officials said.
Some of the Sarajevo protesters were heard chanting "Killers!" and "Revolution!"
"It was our government that sold state assets for peanuts and left the people without pensions, jobs or health insurance," said 24-year-old Hana Obradovic, an unemployed graduate.
"Their families have nothing to eat while (the politicians) sit in the institutions and steal from the people," she said.
The Tuzla protesters are made up mainly of workers laid off when state-owned companies were sold off but collapsed under private ownership.
At 27.5 percent, Bosnia's unemployment rate is the highest in the Balkans.
Bickering political leaders, brought to power by a dysfunctional power-sharing system created under Bosnia's 1995 peace deal, are seen as offering few solutions. Much of the political class is perceived as deeply corrupt.
Of 27 people arrested on Wednesday, 24 were released. Protesters demanded the release of the others.
Adis Arapovic, an analyst of the Centre for Civil Initiatives, told the Bosnian daily Dnevni Avaz: "The revolt in Tuzla is the culmination of years-long social discontent, injustice and the irresponsibility and idleness of the institutions."
(Additional reporting by Miran Jelenek; Editing by Matt Robinson/Ruth Pitchford)


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U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will be moved Friday to a rehabilitation hospital in Houston to begin the next phase of her recovery from a gunshot wound, barring medical issues that would delay the transfer, her family said Wednesday.
Dr. Peter Rhee told Barbara Grijalva from CBS News affiliate KOLD that Giffords stood on her feet, aided by caregivers Wednesday. She did not try to walk. He also said she sat in a chair today in front of a window so she could see the mountains.
Giffords' husband said his wife's care will continue at TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital in Houston, where he lives and works as an astronaut. Doctors say the exact day of the move will depend on Giffords' health.
"I am extremely hopeful at the signs of recovery that my wife has made since the shooting," Mark Kelly said in a statement released by Giffords' congressional office. "The team of doctors and nurses at UMC has stabilized her to the point of being ready to move to the rehabilitation phase."
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Kelly is scheduled to command NASA's last space shuttle flight in April, but that's uncertain now. He has been a constant presence at Giffords' bedside since rushing to Tucson after first getting word of the attack.
Giffords was gravely wounded by a gunshot to the forehead on Jan. 8 as she was meeting with constituents outside a grocery store in Tucson. The gunman shot 18 other people, killing six and wounding 12 more.
Since then, Giffords has been at University Medical Center in Tucson, where her condition has improved almost daily, doctors have said.
Word of the move was met with elation from Giffords' friends and others who have been visiting the three-term Democrat at the hospital.
"It's good news for all of us and for all the people who have been praying for wisdom and strength for the surgeons and others who have been helping her," said Stephanie Aaron, Giffords' rabbi at Congregation Chaverim in Tucson. "It's nothing short of a miracle, but it's also Gabby's will to fight. It's her strength of spirit."
Giffords' neurosurgeon said the family considered hospitals around the country, including in Washington, D.C., New York and Chicago.
"The congresswoman's family wants to ensure she receives the best rehabilitative care possible for her type of serious penetrating brain injury," said Dr. Michael Lemole.
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One of its success stories is Buffalo Bills' tight end Kevin Everett, treated after a life-threatening spinal cord injury in 2007. Everett was paralyzed from the neck down when he arrived at the rehab center in September 2007; now he can walk.
Dr. Jonathan Fellus, director of the brain injury program at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, N.J., said it's not surprising that Giffords could enter rehabilitation as early as two weeks after the injury.
"It's not unusual as long as she's been medically and neurologically stabilized," he said. "The sooner the better."
Gloria Giffords said that her daughter had "scrolled through photographs on her husband's iPhone, tried to undo his tie and shirt and even began to look at get-well cards and pages of large-print text taken from a Harry Potter book," the New York Times reported and that "Everyday Gabby improves and shows higher levels of comprehension and complex actions."
But doctors and aides say that the greatest challenges still lie ahead for the congresswoman and that her husband's declaration that she'd be on her feet in two weeks was mostly in jest.
Meanwhile, Kelly said in several broadcast interviews that he believed for about 20 minutes that his wife was dead after viewing a mistaken television news report that said his wife had been fatally shot.
Kelly said he rushed aboard a friend's plane to fly to Arizona, and while aboard the plane saw the TV report.
"I just, you know, walked into the bathroom, and you know, broke down," he said. "To hear that she died is just, it's devastating for me."
Kelly said he learned that she was alive when he called Giffords' mother, who was outside the operating room at the Tucson hospital where the congresswoman was being treated.
Kelly also told Sawyer that he's sure Giffords recognizes him at her hospital bed, since she has continued with a habit of playing with his wedding ring - moving it up and down his finger and sometimes putting it on her thumb.
"She's done that before," he said. "She'll do that if we're sitting in a restaurant. She'll do the same exact movements."
Kelly added that Giffords isn't aware that six people died in the shooting, including Gabe Zimmerman, one of her staff members. He also said he probably wouldn't want her to return to Congress.
"But I know that's probably not going to matter to her. I think she's such a devoted public servant that she's going to come out of this and be more resolved to fix things," he said.