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"Stranger Things" Season 2 References and Easter Eggsby IMDb-Editors | last updated - 11 months ago
"Stranger Things" Season 2 is packed with references to movies and TV series from the 1980s. Here's a selection that we spotted.
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"Stranger Things" Season 2 is packed with references to movies and TV shows from the early 1980s, which foreshadow events in the series or pay loving homage to filmmakers. Here are a selection of references we spotted throughout Season 2. However, be aware there are spoilers ahead that reveal the fate of key characters and the outcome of the show. With that, let's head back to Hawkins in Oct. 1984.
Tom Cruise Poster ("Chapter One: MADMAX")
Nancy Wheeler (Natalia Dyer) still has a poster of Tom Cruise on her bedroom wall, first seen in Season 1. The shot would have been taken around the time of Risky Business (1983). Her love of the film will come up again later.
"Dragon's Lair" ("Chapter One: MADMAX")
At Hawkins' Palace Arcade, the boys are seen playing "Dragon's Lair," a video game where they play a knight attempting to rescue a princess from an evil dragon. The game was released in June 1983, meaning the kids might have spent a lot of quarters trying to beat it by Oct. 1984.
MadMax ("Chapter One: MADMAX")
The name seen topping the high scores for arcade games "Dig Dug" and "Centipede" is MadMax, a reference to the iconic character, first played by Mel Gibson in Mad Max (1979). The boys later find out this is the new girl in town, Maxine 'Max' Hargrove (Sadie Sink).
"Dig Dug" ("Chapter One: MADMAX")
"Dig Dug" foreshadows a mission taken on by Chief Jim Hopper (David Harbour) later in the series. In the 1982 game, you play a character that digs down to eliminate underground-dwelling monsters
The Terminator ("Chapter One: MADMAX")
The film playing at the Hawk Theater is James Cameron's The Terminator (1984). "Stranger Things" Season 2 begins during the sci-fi action movie's opening weekend. Released on Oct. 26, 1984, the movie would go on to take $78.4 million at the global box office.
Merrill's Farm ("Chapter One: MADMAX")
Merrill is a known name in the Stephen King universe, of which "Stranger Things" creators Matt and Ross Duffer are fans. So, when Hopper turned up at Merrill's Farm to investigate a rotting pumpkin patch, the surname rang an easter-egg bell.
The character John 'Ace' Merrill not only appears in the novel "Needful Things" but is the main antagonist in "The Body," the novella which was adapted as Stand by Me (1986) with Kiefer Sutherland in the role. Stand by Me, where four boys go on an adventure to find a missing child, was also an influence on the first season of "Stranger Things," notably when the kids are seen walking along train tracks.
Corn Field ("Chapter One: MADMAX")
When Hopper heads into Merrill's corn field, we couldn't help but be reminded of Stephen King's Children of the Corn (1984), complete with creepy scarecrow.
Ominous Car Ride ("Chapter One: MADMAX")
When Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder) is first seen driving her son Will (Noah Schnapp) to the mysterious lab in Hawkins, an overhead shot of the car driving through trees reminded us of the opening of The Shining (1980). We know the film (in addition to Stephen King's story) was an influence on the Duffers because Dacre Montgomery, who plays series newcomer Billy Hargrove, told us at San Diego Comic-Con.
Reese's Pieces ("Chapter One: MADMAX")
While at Hawkins National Laboratory, Dr. Sam Owens (Paul Reiser) asks Will what his favorite Halloween candy is. His response, Reese's Pieces, is a nod to Steven Spielberg's E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), where the candy was used by Elliott to lure out and befriend the alien.
Cliff Diving ("Chapter One: MADMAX")
When Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard) is being told off by his parents, his father comes out with the old saying: "If your friend jumps off a cliff, you're going to jump, too?" This was, no doubt, a nod to Season 1 when Mike jumped off the edge of a quarry and was saved by Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown).
But we also recalled this scene from It (2017), when Wolfhard's character actually followed a friend in jumping off a cliff. What's with this kid and jumping off cliffs?
Millennium Falcon ("Chapter One: MADMAX")
When being forced to give away toys, Mike considers his Millennium Falcon, which Eleven memorably floated with the power of her mind in Season 1.
A deeper cut is the toy monkey he tosses in a box. This is the monkey that appears in the Duffers 'Monkey Massacre' production card after the credits of each episode.
Video Camera ("Chapter One: MADMAX")
Before the kids go trick-or-treating, Bob Newby (Sean Astin) shows Jonathan Byers (Charlie Heaton) how to use his video camera. It's the same make and model that Marty McFly used to record Doc Brown's time-travel experiment in Back to the Future (1985).
Jaws Poster ("Chapter One: MADMAX")
In a further nod to Steven Spielberg, Will has the poster for Jaws (1975) on his bedroom wall, still there from Season 1. The image of a monster rising up from below foreshadows the fate of Will and his friends.
Mr. Mom ("Chapter One: MADMAX")
Bob rents out a video of Mr. Mom (1983) for the Byers family to watch together. Written by John Hughes, the comedy marked one of the first films to star Michael Keaton.
Will's Close Encounter ("Chapter One: MADMAX")
After the Byers family has gone to bed, Will wakes up and walks to the front door, which opens as light glows through the window. The scene is reminiscent of Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), where a young boy is drawn to the light outside his front door and taken by aliens. The Duffers have also compared the obsessive approach of Joyce Byers to that of Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) in Close Encounters.
Eleven the Ghost ("Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak")
When Eleven startles Hopper in her ghost sheet, it is another nod to Steven Spielberg's E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982). E.T. is dressed as a ghost, complete with cut-out eyeholes, to go trick-or-treating on Halloween.
"Who Ya Gonna Call?" ("Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak")
For Halloween, the boys dress as the Ghostbusters (1984). The movie was released on June 8, 1984, and went on to take a massive $229 million at the U.S. box office, second only that year to Beverly Hills Cop (1984), which took $235 million.
Slime ("Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak")
In a further reference to Ghostbusters (1984), Hopper is seen touching sticky ectoplasm on a tree and then wiping it off in a similar way to Venkman (Bill Murray) at the beginning of the horror-comedy movie.
"I'll Be Back" ("Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak")
If you didn't catch the nod in the first episode, Eleven is shown watching a clip on the TV of a trailer for The Terminator (1984). As previously stated, the events of "Stranger Things 2" begin during the opening weekend of the killer robot movie.
Channel hopping, Eleven also catches a moment of Susan Lucci on long-running soap "All My Children" (1970-2011).
Risky Business ("Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak")
Nancy extends her love of Tom Cruise and the movie Risky Business (1983) by dressing as Rebecca De Mornay from the film. Her boyfriend, Steve Harrington (Joe Keery), dresses as Cruise's character, complete with a pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarers.
Nancy and Tina ("Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak")
In "Stranger Things," Nancy's name was inspired by the lead character in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), Nancy Thompson. In that movie, Nancy goes to her friend Tina's house for a sleepover, which ends in tragedy. So, it's surely no coincidence that in "Stranger Things 2" Nancy goes over to Tina's house for a party. In this version, it's Nancy who gets covered in red.
Halloween Costumes ("Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak")
At the house party, we spotted characters dressed like Johnny from The Karate Kid (1984); Alex Owens from Flashdance (1983); Rocky Balboa from Rocky (1976); Bluto from Animal House (1978); and what could have either been "Magnum, P.I." or Scarface (1983).
On the music side, we spotted someone dressed like Madonna from the "Like a Virgin" era, while Jonathan mistook a girl dressed like Siouxsie Sioux as a member of KISS.
Michael Myers ("Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak")
Out treat-or-treating, Max (Sadie Sink) scares the Dungeons & Dragons boys with her Michael Myers mask, from Halloween (1978). By 1984, there had been three installments of the horror franchise.
Frankenstein's Monster ("Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak")
Waiting for Hopper to return, Eleven watches TV on Halloween and comes across this scene from Frankenstein (1931). It's not much of a stretch to see Eleven's struggle at determining whether she is the child or monster, created in a lab.
Horror Characters ("Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak")
While out treat-or-treating, Will becomes separated from his friends and is frightened by a hat trick of creepy characters: a wolfman, a creepy clown, and Jason from the Friday the 13th franchise. Jason only got the hockey mask in Friday the 13th Part III (1982).
"They're Here" ("Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak")
While using the TV to attempt communication with Mike, Eleven sits in front of a screen of static, much like a scene from another Spielberg project, Poltergeist.
Mews ("Chapter Three: The Pollywog")
Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo) appears to have the same breed of cat as Ripley from Alien (1979). Like Jonesy, in that movie, the imaginatively named Mews hisses when it senses dangerous alien life.
E.T. ("Chapter Three: The Pollywog")
In yet another reference to E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Dustin has a figure of the benevolent alien on his chest of drawers.
"Bright Light, Bright Light" ("Chapter Three: The Pollywog")
When Dustin adopts a strange new pet, he discovers it reacts badly to bright light and is transformed if it is fed – much like the creatures in Gremlins (1984), which was executive produced by Spielberg.
Dustin uses a 3 Musketeers bar to feed the creature, which reminded us of how Chunk befriended Sloth in The Goonies (1985) by sharing his Baby Ruth bar, even though that film was released a year after the events of "Stranger Things 2."
Mr. Baldo ("Chapter Three: The Pollywog")
In an attempt to help Will, Bob talks about the nightmares he had as a child. These featured Mr. Baldo, a creepy clown who would extend a fat white glove and ask: "Hey, kiddo. Would you like a balloon?"
Despite the fact that Stephen King's "It" was not published until 1986 (two years after the events of "Stranger Things" Season 2), this sure sounds like Pennywise the Clown, who enticed a young boy to his death with the words: "Hi, Georgie … Do you want a balloon?"
Plus, when Bob didn't act afraid anymore, the nightmares stopped. Pennywise fed on fear and was defeated when the children were no longer afraid of him.
"Anne of Green Gables" ("Chapter Three: The Pollywog")
Hopper's bedtime story for Eleven is "Anne of Green Gables," the story of an orphan girl, sent to an elderly brother and sister by mistake, who charms her new community with fiery spirit and imagination. Reading the part about her mother foreshadows Eleven's investigation into her own origins.
"Cheers" ("Chapter Four: Will the Wise")
As Eleven watches TV, we get a brief look at Sam (Ted Danson) and Diane (Shelley Long) on sitcom "Cheers." If the timings line up, this would be the episode "Sam Turns the Other Cheek," broadcast Nov. 1, 1984.
"Push It to the Limit" ("Chapter Four: Will the Wise")
Steve's basketball practice is accompanied by the song "Scarface (Push It to the Limit)," an amazingly '80s song by Paul Engemann. As the song title suggests, it first featured on the soundtrack to Scarface (1983).
A Load of Baloney ("Chapter Five: Dig Dug")
In yet another reference to E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Dustin lays a trail of baloney to lure out the pollywog, much like Elliott lay a trail of Reese's Pieces for E.T.
"Family Feud" ("Chapter Five: Dig Dug")
When Eleven finds her mother, she has game show "Family Feud" on the TV, hosted by Richard Dawson. The game show host would later play the antagonist in Arnold Schwarzenegger movie The Running Man (1987), based on a story by Stephen King.
Road Warrior ("Chapter Five: Dig Dug")
When Max meets Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin) at the Palace Arcade, employee Keith (Matty Cardarople) calls her "Road Warrior," a nod to the second Mad Max movie, The Road Warrior (1981). Fittingly, in a later episode, Max gets behind the wheel of a car and lives up to her nickname.
You Goonie! ("Chapter Five: Dig Dug")
It's clear the Duffers are fans of The Goonies (1985), a movie about a group of small town kids setting out on an adventure, based on a story by Steven Spielberg.
So, it was a great nostalgia nod when Sean Astin, who played Goonies leader Mikey, joined the series as Joyce's new boyfriend, Bob. As if to cement the connection, Joyce asks Bob to help her decipher Will's drawings and "Find the X," to which he replies: "What's at the X? Pirate treasure?" The Goonies, of course, used an old map marked with an 'X' to hunt pirate treasure.
Incidentally, filming on The Goonies began on Oct. 22, 1984, meaning a 13-year-old Sean Astin was in front of the camera over the same Halloween during which "Stranger Things 2" takes place.
The Evil Dead ("Chapter Five: Dig Dug")
There are a few references throughout "Stranger Things" to Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead (1981), of which the poster was on Jonathan's wall in Season 1. In this season, Eleven looking under the floorboards of the cabin in the woods could be a nod. But the image of a swing swaying in front of a house and the vines that pin down Hopper are more blatant references to the horror classic.
Also, the moment in "Chapter Eight: The Mind Flayer", when the camera zooms toward the Byers house, recalls a scene from The Evil Dead.
Chief Hopper and the Temple of Doom ("Chapter Five: Dig Dug")
When escaping the tunnels beneath Hawkins, Chief Hopper makes sure to grab his hat in a way that recalls Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984).
Invasion of the Body Snatchers ("Chapter Five: Dig Dug")
When the vines are burned in the tunnels beneath Merrill's Farm, Will collapses and lets out a terrifying, open-mouthed, wide-eyed scream that reminded us of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978).
Indy and Willie ("Chapter Six: The Spy")
In a further reference to Indiana Jones, Nancy and Jonathan talk to themselves in separate bedrooms before both emerging and spending the night together – much like Indy and Willie in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984).
Maine ("Chapter Six: The Spy")
While dealing with the ongoing insanity in Hawkins, Bob says to Joyce: "Kinda makes my idea of moving to Maine sound less crazy." This might not be such a good idea as Maine is the setting for many horror stories from the pen of Stephen King.
The Endless Summer ("Chapter Six: The Spy")
The kids in "Stranger Things" all have posters in their bedrooms which say something about them. For Max, it is The Endless Summer, a surfing documentary befitting of the California girl.
Burke ("Chapter Six: The Spy")
Casting Paul Reiser was a clear nod to his questionable company man character, Carter Burke, in James Cameron's Aliens (1986). The connection is never more clear than when his "Stranger Things" character, Dr. Sam Owens, is watching the deaths of his soldiers on security monitors as they are surrounded by beeping red dots on radar – much like the events of Aliens.
In a bonus Aliens reference, before the soldiers enter the central chamber, one uses Cpl. Dwayne Hicks line from Aliens and tells the others: "Stay frosty."
Eleven the Jedi ("Chapter Seven: The Lost Sister")
When Eleven moves a large container in a train yard, with encouragement from her long-lost "sister" Kali (Linnea Berthelsen), it reminded us of Luke Skywalker attempting to move an X-Wing with help from Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back (1980). Later, El uses her power to nearly choke a man to death, much like Star Wars villain Darth Vader.
"Punky Brewster" ("Chapter Seven: The Lost Sister")
When Eleven confronts the man who gave electric shock therapy to her mother, he is watching family comedy series "Punky Brewster." The choice is notable as the show is about a young, abandoned girl who is eventually adopted by a grouchy, older man – much like El and Hopper – and this episode has Punky talking about going to the doctor and being tormented by a giant needle.
Jurassic Park ("Chapter Eight: The Mind Flayer")
With the Hawkins lab under siege by creatures, Bob volunteers to get the power back on, reprogram the systems, and unlock the doors. It recalls Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park (1993), when Samuel L. Jackson heads off to get the park "back online."
In addition, both Chief Hopper and Jurassic Park's Muldoon (Bob Peck) utter the same line: "Where are the breakers?"
Christmas Lights ("Chapter Nine: The Gate")
Early in the finale, Steve and Nancy go looking for space heaters in the Byers' backyard and pull out a set of Christmas lights. These played a significant role in the first season, acting as Will's way to communicate with his mother, Joyce, from the Upside Down.
The Exorcist ("Chapter Nine: The Gate")
There are numerous nods to horror The Exorcist (1973) throughout "Stranger Things 2," dealing as it does with a youngster possessed by a malevolent demon. But the connection is perhaps most clear in the finale as Will is tied to a bed, while his skin changes color as the demon comes close to the surface.
A further reference sees Will communicate via Morse Code when he can no longer speak. In The Exorcist, Reagan (Linda Blair) makes the words "Help Me" appear on her own skin.
Dark Phoenix ("Chapter Nine: The Gate")
When Eleven uses her powers to close the gate, we couldn't help but think of the Dark Phoenix storyline of the "X-Men" comics in which Jean Grey unleashes her ultimate powers of telekinesis. The fact that El levitates and is surrounded by flames connects it even more.
As a more timely reference, it could also be seen as a nod to Stephen King's Firestarter (1984).


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Saturday, March 25, 2017
Heroin in Vietnam: The True Story of the Robins Study
Editor's note: The famous Robins study
on heroin use among Vietnam veterans
has been so often—and so recently—misinterpreted
that I felt motivated to reprint an older post on the subject.
[Originally posted 7/24/10]
In 1971, under the direction of Dr. Jerome Jaffe of the Special Action Office on Drug Abuse Prevention, Dr. Lee Robins of Washington University in St. Louis undertook an investigation of heroin use among young American servicemen in Vietnam. Nothing about addiction research would ever be quite the same after the Robins study. The results of the Robins investigation turned the official story of heroin completely upside down.
The dirty secret that Robins laid bare was that a staggering number of Vietnam veterans were returning to the U.S. addicted to heroin and morphine. Sources were already reporting a huge trade in opium throughout the U.S. military in Southeast Asia, but it was all mostly rumor until Dr. Robins surveyed a representative sample of enlisted Army men who had left Vietnam in September of 1971—the date at which the U.S. Army began a policy of urine screening. The Robins team interviewed veterans within a year after their return, and again two years later.
After she had worked up the interviews, Dr. Robins, who died in 2009, found that almost half—45 per cent—had used either opium or heroin at least once during their tour of duty. 11 per cent had tested positive for opiates on the way out of Vietnam. Overall, about 20 per cent reported that they had been addicted to heroin at some point during their term of service overseas.
To put it in the kindest possible light, military brass had vastly underestimated the problem. One out of every five soldiers in Vietnam had logged some time as a junky. As it turned out, soldiers under the age of 21 found it easier to score heroin than to hassle through the military's alcohol restrictions. The "gateway drug hypothesis" didn't seem to function overseas. In the United States, the typical progression was assumed to be from "soft" drugs (alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana) to the "hard" category of cocaine, amphetamine, and heroin. In Vietnam, soldiers who drank heavily almost never used heroin, and the people who used heroin only rarely drank. The mystery of the gateway drug was revealed to be mostly a matter of choice and availability. One way or another, addicts found their way to the gate, and pushed on through.
"Perhaps our most remarkable finding," Robins later noted, "was that only 5% of the men who became addicted in Vietnam relapsed within 10 months after return, and only 12% relapsed even briefly within three years." What accounted for this surprisingly high recovery rate from heroin, thought to be the most addictive drug of all? As is turned out, treatment and/or institutional rehabilitation didn't make the difference: Heroin addiction treatment was close to nonexistent in the 1970s, anyway. "Most Vietnam addicts were not even detoxified while in service, and only a tiny percentage were treated after return," Robins reported. It wasn't solely a matter of easier access, either, since roughly half of those addicted in Vietnam had tried smack at least once after returning home. But very few of them stayed permanently readdicted.
Any way you looked at it, too many soldiers had become addicted, many more than the military brass had predicted. But somehow, the bulk of addicted soldiers toughed their way through it, without formal intervention, after they got home. Most of them kicked the habit. Even the good news, then, took some getting used to. The Robins Study painted a picture of a majority of soldiers kicking it on their own, without formal intervention. For some of them, kicking wasn't even an issue. They could "chip" the drug at will—they could take it or leave it. And when they came home, they decided to leave it.
However, there was that other cohort, that 5 to 12 per cent of the servicemen in the study, for whom it did not go that way at all. This group of former users could not seem to shake it, except with great difficulty. And when they did, they had a very strong tendency to relapse. Frequently, they could not shake it at all, and rarely could they shake it for good and forever. Readers old enough to remember Vietnam may have seen them at one time or another over the years, on the streets of American cities large and small. Until quite recently, only very seriously addicted people who happened to conflict with the law ended up in non-voluntary treatment programs.
The Robins Study sparked an aggressive public relations debate in the military. Almost half of America's fighting men in Vietnam had evidently tried opium or heroin at least once, but if the Robins numbers were representative of the population at large, then relatively few people who tried opium or heroin faced any serious risk of long-term addiction. A relative small number of users were not so fortunate, as Robins noted. What was the difference? Was it a change in setting and circumstances that allowed most heroin users to quit? Or was it that the minority of soldiers who stubbornly became readdicted did so because, like Dr. Li's rats, they were biochemically different from their friends who stayed clean?
Quotes from: Robins, Lee N. (1994). "Lessons from the Vietnam Heroin Experience." Harvard Mental Health Letter. December.
8 comments:
- Istvan Ujvary said...
Am I right that the soldiers inhaled pure heroin (heroin free base or 'China White') available to them in Vietnam? Due to different pharmacoknetics the effects - and thus addictive liability - depends on the route of administration: injected heroin kicks immeditely which makes it more addictive. See for example:
Also, one should not ignore that heroin-using soldiers had to undergo a treatment before allowed to return home.
It might be noted, that upon Jaffe's proposal, which included drug testing and rehabilitation while still in VietnamPresident Nixon sent a letter to the Secretary of Defense that included:
"(1) Drug use per se shall not be a crime under the
military code of justice.
(2) Initiate a program to detect drug use.
(3) Treat all drug users—prior to discharge"
More details:
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3475098
- Michael Massing: The Fix (1998)
- April 20, 2017 at 7:51 AM
- Mark said...
What this tells me is that no treatment works better than treatment. That is how I kicked, with no help. Although my problem was alcohol.
I think it is just very hard for the rehab industry to let go of 20+ billion dollars a year. But sooner or later they will have to admit, their way doesn't work.
God only knows how many people they will hurt in the process. How much money they will fraudulently take from insurers.
Its like the mafia run operation now. Screw everyone else, but we always get paid.
- May 18, 2017 at 8:54 PM
- Thom Deem said...
The first answer that comes to mind for me is, while a vast majority of people drink alcohol (at least in the US), only 8-14% become addicted. Those are roughly the same numbers that Robbins found in the Heroin study. A reasonable conclusion would be that 8-14% of people have a predisposition, genetic or otherwise, to addiction.
What I find amazing is the lack of will on the part of the medical community to get to the bottom of addiction. Alcohol alone has an associated cost of 223 BILLION a year, about half of which is footed by the taxpayer, and yet we spend less than 500 MILLION a year to study the problem. While so many systems reap the financial rewards of addiction (Liquor companies, Medical, bars and restaurants, morgues) it will be difficult to find the financial or political will to confront the problem head-on.
Thom Deem, Clean and Social
- July 13, 2017 at 4:33 PM
- Dirk Hanson said...
Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately, a lot of people didn't read the conclusions as succinctly as you did. I can't improve on your first paragraph. In fact, I wrote a book about that premise.
- July 13, 2017 at 4:57 PM
- Anonymous said...
My name is Casey. I am a nursing student from a college in the north-eastern part of the United States. As one of our assignments, we have been compiling information on a Global Health Problem that is becoming increasingly prevalent across the planet. For this semester, we are encouraged to seek international feedback about our problem and gather personal insight about the issue. My topic is opioid addiction, specifically heroin. I am submitting this post in hopes to get some feedback from individuals concerned with this topic. The feedback can be from a recovering addict, a loved one of an addict, a medical professional, or anyone with insight about this global epidemic. I am open to hearing personal stories, struggles, addiction treatments, etc. I hope that this blog post brings light to others as well as informing me of the struggle of addiction from a different perspective. Thank you all!!
- October 16, 2017 at 9:33 PM
- Steve said...
I think the options here in the conclusion may be too simplistic - I feel like the type of home environment the soldiers were coming back into, needs to be examined to get a clearer picture. It would be interesting to see if those who relapsed or continued to be addicted, had the same family support and connection as those who didn't relapse? There are some interesting studies being done around fundamental connection and addiction which would suggest that those who relapsed did not come home to support, which is why they continued to use.
- December 3, 2017 at 8:45 AM
- Dirk Hanson said...
There are any number of ways to propose and alternative reading of this study. I tend to stick with the simplest explanation: The minority of vets who continued to use when they got stateside were the ones who had an innate biological proclivity for addiction.
- December 3, 2017 at 9:55 AM
- monarchshorestz said...
Heroin in Vietnam can be a big problem. The legend of Frank Lucas importing heroin during the Vietnam War was portrayed during American Gangster.
- February 19, 2018 at 9:59 AM


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Otakuite | Posted 07/15/10 | Reply
Sorry to bother again but I really want to know how to be an angelite??
Weaver of Dreams (Otaku Angel) | Posted 07/07/10 | Reply
A select few members were choses to help new members on TheO, that is why we have the title Angelite, so you know we can help you.
Your "Otakuite" title is a status ranking that will go up. Every month they give out 'status promotions' like the otakuite++, otaku legend, etc. They give these promotions to members that are active on the site, so you earn these promotions by submitting fanstuff, posting, and commenting, as well as logging in practically every day. I'm not sure on the exact amount of activity qualifies for a promotion, but as long as you keep doing stuff on the site, you'll climb that ladder on your way up to Otaku Legend! :D
The rankings from beginner to veteran are as follows~
Otakuite; Otakuite+; Otakuite++; Senior Otaku; Senior Otaku+; Senior Otaku++; and Otaku Legend
Otakuite | Posted 07/07/10 | Reply
Ooh.. Blue Latte, thank you for the welcome! I really love your wallpapers.. They are great, and you're great, your gallery is awesome XD XD
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Hi Amanda, I'm Telisa ^^
Welcome to theO, it is wonderful to meet u
Have fun and enjoy here with us ^^
Hope we can be friends, just drop me a PM anytime if u need anything ^~
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Let ur Light shine =^.^=
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Welcome to theOtaku!!
The Advent Angel (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 07/07/10 | Reply
Greetings to you Manda! Welcome to TheO! I hope that you get to meet some awesome peeps. If you need any assistance around the site or whatever, feel free to PM me and I will be more than happy to assist you. Can't wait to see you around!


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Another beautiful poem from Julieta Cabaraban Beja. Apollo, her poem title, is the Greek god of music, poetry, prophecy, and the sun. See what imagery and feelings are evoked when you read Sofia's poem. This poem is dated Feb. 15, 2011.
~Contributed by Sofia Cabaraban Beja
You are the silence of the dawn;
the tick tock and alarm.
You are the text messages most frequent;
the constant longing, my reply urgent.
You are the distant keys
of ebony and ivory release.
You are the skin-near string
where hope and inspiration spring.
You are the Eye of Horus-
the unsung melody of sexual chorus.
You are warmth, healing and prophecy...
and I, the Daphne of your mercy.
Another contribution from Romeo Naces. He told me that this poem, crafted when he was still a student at Xavier University, was written on-the-spot in the English class of Prof. Antonia Electona. To his credit, Romeo was exempted from the final exam. This poem is about forbidden love.
~Contributed by Romeo Naces
moon-darkened night,
fluttering fronds above,
quivering streaks of light,
of tapering shadows
on anxious thrill,
on nervous joy.
ah, freedom so elusive,
there, smooth, wet sand,
yonder, mossy driftwood,
here, hidden scene,
we can clearly see
without being seen.
stealthily, ebb tide kisses
our sandy, naked feet,
but why the stealth?
why be reluctant?
why be furtive before
the naked truth?
is this passion a fugitive,
a despicable outcast
so hideous that the glow
of its flame must hide,
languish and die out
here in the dark?
I have requested Fred Derequito to contribute his poem, entitled "Funny Face" in my website. A former classmate of mine at Xavier University, Fred dabbles with poetry as a way of putting reality into artistry. Enjoy his poem below. This poem is dated Feb. 11, 2011 and is dedicated to all wives and mothers on Valentine's Day.
Funny Face
~Contributed by Fred Derequito
She looks lovable even when she is mad
and so composed when things turn out bad.
How she smiles even in deep, sweet slumber
that I love watching whenever I am with her.
Kids get sick, turns me into a nervous wreck,
she just smiles "Relax, hon, get some sleep".
And while I'm snoring, totally lost to the world,
she lovingly nurses them with a heart of gold.
Next morning she whispers "How's my man?"
What have I done to deserve such a woman!
I smile thinking her children really total five
the oldest of whom is fast approaching 65!
When like a volcano I erupt she allows me
then soothes it with "Are you okay, honey?
Now let's talk about this like two sane people",
leaving me chastened, an old choleric fool.
I often wonder how she lasted many a year
living with my juvenile, explosive temper.
Thank you Lord for her, prays this nut case
married to a lady I fondly call...Funny Face.
(To all wives and mothers, Happy Valentines!!!)
Another contribution by Romeo Naces. He churns poems almost daily that I think he can now create a book of poems. This poem is dated Feb. 7, 2011.
(A Valentine Poem)
~Contributed by Romeo Naces
In the quiet creeping in of tomorrows
and in the silent oozing out of todays,
there breathe moments so mellow,
so intimately yours and mine.
Spoken words for us are not anymore
of any use in these quiet hours of ours.
We have no need for them for now.
They have no place here in our silence.
For in our silence we feel, we know.
We understand, we question better.
We speak no longer with utterances,
rather with the throbbing of our hearts.
We don't need to open our eyes to see.
For the flame of our faith shall guide us
through dark caverns of doubt and fear
to the neutral light of truth about ourselves.
We grope for oneness of our hearts,
through our hearts, within our hearts.
For understanding in our ignorance,
for strength in our weakness.
For sweet, sacred, whispered secrets
smilingly shared by us, just between us.
Secrets that are truly yours and mine
in these moments that are truly ours, LOVE!
A Valentine Poem by Julieta Sofia Cabaraban Beja. She is a former student who loves writing essays and poems. She intimated that whenever she writes she feels "free and light". She is indeed a creative person by the looks of her writings! This poem is dated Feb. 7, 2011.
From my watery grave of sand and muck,
From feelings of loss and just plain stuck,
You called me by the name of my birth-
Softly, with a voice filled with mirth.
There wasn't a noble steed nor a sword.
Vined thorns unclasped at the sound of a comforting word.
No designer armor nor charm's delight;
You came with your wings and your light.
This poem is so lame, I know!
I tried to be extra peotic though.
I still fear your love's embrace;
Maybe, somehow, we'll see better days.
Below is a poem contributed by Romeo Naces, a former classmate and a friend for life. We both graduated from Xavier University with majors in Philosophy and English Literature. His poem is dated Jan. 13, 2010:
What Is A Door?
I've been a carpenter-mason all my grownup years,
and somethingng's been bugging this brain between my ears.
I've asked experts in architecture and furniture,
but the more they explain, all the more I'm unsure.
I must have been to them either a pest or a bore,
but then my question simply is: What is a door?
Some say it's that panel or board that's hinged to the wall,
that which you push or pull, swing or knock on when you call,
with knob and key, with lock and bolt to secure the place.
Yet others say a door is but that vertical space
through which you can walk or dash away from pole to pole.
As a passage through a wall, a door is just a hole.
But without a panel, you'll be knocking on nothing.
And if you do, some folks will think you're nuts or something.
But then without that gap or hole we call empty space,
that wall will flatten out that nose there upon your face.
Today I don't ask that silly question anymore
for when I do, I'm shooed away and I'm shown the door!
Contribution from one of my readers, dated Jan. 1, 2011, in response to My Personal Gratitude List This Christmas:
There are a lot of things which I am grateful for the year that was. First of all my family who have been there for me through my ups and downs and our 3 little gifts namely: Ckian, Ckiara and Rian. Second are my friends who taught me things by way of their constant sharing of experiences and aspirations. My former professors including ma'am Amy who planted in me the seed of curiosity about things and the wonderment that they bring. People do come and go and there are some who stayed, whoever you are, I am sincerely grateful. And also surprisingly there are new comers who amazed me of their giftedness that I find them a blessing and an inspiration. For every little thing that happened last year, I am truly grateful regardless if it/they were bad or good. To one and all, thank you very much! Onward! - SEF / JN


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NYMEX:CL1! Hadapan Minyak Mentah Ringan
Nothing significant on this chart as of now. Purple zones are monthly support/resistance ... Yellow zones are weekly support... Daily is trending down. Expecting a break below the 46 zone. However, the long trend remains until we close below 43 on the weekly. If this occurs, we can expect price to retest monthly support at 33. If price holds 43, we may see a move back long to retest 50. Only time will tell.


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In the wake of the release of Austenland (a movie based on the book by Shannon Hale), the Barnes & Noble blog covered their favorite Jane Austen updates, including one by yours truly.
Four years ago, Elliott North rejected the proposal of Kai, the man she loves, to join him in going off to seek his fortune. Now, he's returned to her estate, successful beyond her wildest imagining and holding a serious grudge. Sound familiar? Peterfreund has taken Persuasion and retold it as a dystopic YA romance, in which Elliott North (Austen's Anne Elliott) is part of an elitist clan of Luddites, the anti-technology class that rose to power in the wake of a societal collapse spurred on by an overreliance on genetic manipulation. That crisis led to the offspring of all modified people to become mentally "reduced," unable to fend for themselves without the help of Luddites. Kai is what's called a "Post," the healthy offspring of Reduced grandparents, and he seeks a future of equality with the Luddites. Peterfreund's wildly inventive premise is fully realized, and it's fun to watch the way her story follows or alters the lines of Austen's timeless original.
Read the whole article for their other recommendations, including one I'll be all over come October!


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Introduction to InventorCAM - Part 1 "The Settings"
This is the 1st part in a 2 part class that focuses on the InventorCAM Settings and how to optimize them. Some of the topics covered in Part 2 "Menus & File Management" are right click menus, CAM project creation, file locations and basic work flow. This class is a must if you are new to InventorCAM. Please do not skip this class if you have had no training. This will give you a great foundation for learning InventorCAM and will simplify future training courses.
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High-temperature polymers or their synthetic version is used in many industrial materials. From coatings to fibers there is a vast range of polymers which are used for making a wide range of materials which are used in day to day life as well. The major classification which is done in this regard is the polymers which are soluble in some liquids. Such liquids are also softened by heat. There is another class of polymers which are not soluble by heat, made by the chain reaction and therefore it is not softened by heat at all. There is another class of polymers which are known as man-made and these are also used in many industrial applications. Whatever the range of polymers is the fact of the matter is there are repeated molecules which are used in making of the material. Let us start with the major types of polymers:
Polyolefins polymers
It is regarded as the most important type of polymer which is available in the market. The best example of this polymer is plastic which is used in many industrial applications. Apart from all this, the polymer is also used in everyday life. Highly flammable materials are used to make these. It includes petroleum, butane, and even propane.
The best part of this type is that it is used in many applications as it is easy to install and even cut. Once the soluble chemicals are mixed to form these they demonstrate completely different properties which make them highly usable in every walk of life. Plastic is a very important component which is used widely in every walk of life. Without this component, life seems to be impossible now.
Ethane is the gas which is used in the making of these polymers. It forms a base of plastics which has a single class. The cracking of the gas leads to this kind of polymer and it is also regarded as one of the most used molecules. When developed initially the usage of this polymer was very limited as the developers were not aware of the waxy substance which was produced.
However, the first usage of this awesome polymer was made in an awesome manner. It was during the WWII when radar cables were insulated using this polymer. Till then it was not commercially available. In 1968 it was commercially introduced in the market by Philips Petroleum.
There are three main classes of this polymer. Rigid, Semi rigid and flexible. The rigid ones are also known as high-temperature polyurethane which is used the making of automotive applications and electrical devices. These are very much heat resistant and therefore are regarded as that of the highest grade. There are 7 subcategories of rigid polyurethane which are used in the process. The second class is that of semi rigid which has 8 sub categories and are applied in various fields. The main uses are that of electrical equipment coating such as electrical cards. Low and medium voltage equipment is also made using this polymer.


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"The chef, Brad Root, does an AMAZING job with fish and I have never been disappointed with one of his creations. I've lightened it up a bit, but you're not missing anything."
Seared Halibut With Walla Walla Spring Onions, Fava Beans and Sh
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 24 ounces halibut fillets
- salt and pepper
- 2 walla walla onions, chopped (spring onions-reserve some chopped green tops, see note)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup blanched and peeled fava beans (see note)
- 2 large fresh shiitake mushrooms, chopped
- 3⁄4 cup fat free chicken broth
- 4 teaspoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- hot cooked white rice
- Heat 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil in a heavy saute pan over high heat. Season both sides of the halibut fillets with salt and pepper.
- Once oil is hot, add seasoned halibut. Sear the fish until it's just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes each side, depending on thickness. Remove to a platter and keep warm.
- Add remaining oil to the saute pan and, over medium-high heat, saute onions, garlic, fava beans and shiitake mushrooms until the onions are tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Remove from heat and whisk in butter, tarragon and lemon juice, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- To serve, place rice in middle of each plate and place halibut fillet on top of rice. Using a slotted spoon, spoon the fava bean and shiitake mixture over the fillets, then drizzle with the pan sauce. Garnish with reserved green onion tops.
- Note: Find Walla Walla spring onions at farmers markets and specialty markets. You can substitute 4 to 6 scallions.
- Note: To blanch and peel fava beans, boil shelled beans for about 50 seconds. Remove beans from pot and immediately plunge into cold water. Drain beans and remove whitish skins, using your fingernail to open the spongy skins, and then pinch the beans free.
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Aqua Mix Grout Colorant (a product of Custom Building Products)is an easy-to-use waterborne epoxy that re-colors, seals and rejuvenates existing grout joints. Also simplifies ongoing grout cleaning.
BathWizard is a complete kit to repair cracks and blemishes in acrylic, fiberglass, cultured marble and porcelain. The kit contains a repair compound for cracks and chips and specially formulated tinting paints to help match the original color. Can be used indoors or outdoors.
CREATIVE EDGE CORPORATION is a leading fabricator of custom flooring using a technology known as "waterjet" cutting... a computer-controlled process that can make complex cuts in virtually any flooring material. Even hard to cut materials such as ceramic tile, marble or glass are easily shaped using water-borne abrasives as the primary cutting medium! A fascinating site that's worth a look!
Though lacking in installation information, this site does give information on care, maintenance, and FAQ's about the properties and limitations of ceramic tile. Also has some great graphics of tilework, if you have the patience for the lengthy download time!
The Grout Dye Company is the manufacturer of GDC grout stain colorants, a product used to restor, recolor and seal grout. Their product offers long-lasting waterproof protection over any tile grout, sanded or unsanded.
K L Tile Murals produce custom hand-painted ceramic tile murals for home, commercial, or marine use. Tropical murals, seascapes, lighthouses, landscapes, palms trees for kitchen, bath, barbeque islands, pool, or patio.
Use Kirb Perfect to creates a professional shower curb every time without a backer board or wire lath. Kirb-Perfect can be used without the presence of wood altogether making installation even easier!
Pacifica Tile Art Studio reproduces fine art and photography onto ceramic, glass and marble tiles. Create custom murals and backsplashes. Choose from a large selection of artwork or send them your photos.
Hate the look of fiberglass shower bases? Installing a real mortar bed under your ceramic tile shower is easier than ever with the Quick Pitch Shower Floor Drainage Kit. This deviously simply guiding system will give you professional results the first time.
The Simple Mat is an ingenious product that takes a good amount of the "muss and fuss" out of ceramic tile work. It is a self-adhesive mat that replaces the mastic or thinset that is normally used to set the tile. Grouting can take place within 24 hours regardless of the tile size.
Tileprotection.com has been launched to offer you the full line of Schluter products, which will make your tile installation much, much easier. From underlayments, to wall and floor profiles that help protect your tile edges, Schluter has made the tile industry a much happier and easier place to work.
US Gypsum produces both cement board and moisture-resistant drywall under the trademark SHEETROCK®. They provide some info on the uses of each product regarding ceramic tile in moderate and high moisture installations. They also provide some basic ceramic tile installation instruction.


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Stock index futures held their losses Tuesday following a weaker-than-expected housing starts report and as investors seemed to take a breather following a sharp rally in the previous sessions.
Housing starts declined 1.1 percentin February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 698,000 units, but building permits jumped to their highest level in more than 3 years, according to the Commerce Department.
Economists polled by Reuters had expected housing starts to be little changed at a 700,000-unit rate. January's starts were revised up to a 706,000-unit pace from a previously reported 699,000 unit rate.
BHP Billiton tumbled after the world's largest miner said it was seeing signs of "flattening" iron ore demand from China, raising concerns over the nation's economic outlook, though temporarily it was pushing ahead with plans to expand production. Rival Rio Tinto also declined.
Apple closed above $600 a share for the first time in the previous session after the tech giant announced an annual dividend and approved a buyback program. In addition, at least five brokerages raised their price targets on the iPad maker.
Bank of America will also be in the spotlight after the group said it had no intention of introducing additional equityin a secondary offering, contrary to rumors, which swayed its stock.
Tiffany & Co rallied after the upscale jewelry retailer forecast higher sales for 2012, thanks to further expansion in Asia and the Americas.
And Michael Kors also jumped after the retailer posted strong sales and raised its earnings outlook.
Adobe Systems tumbled after the software company said revenue growth slowed as sales of its Creative Suite software declined. Meanwhile, Jefferies raised its price target on the firm to $38 from $34.
Oracle is slated to post earnings after-the-bell tonight.
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner gives testimony on the international financial system at 10 a.m. New York time, and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gives a lecture at 12:45 p.m.
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STAER (Stavanger, Norway)
The incredible Viking kids Thore Warland (drums), Markus Hagen (bass) and Kristoffer Riis (guitar) kick out some monstrous future rock that comes across as pure, wild and energetic as one could imagine. Staer's Happy Meal is comprised of 100% distorted, octave-pitched meat patty, two piercing blastbeat high-gluten buns & fresh saladcore. Choose between high-fat ringmodulator or cold filtered noise.
DEAD WESTERN (Sacramento/Berlin)
Dead Western is Troy Mighty, who demands to live. Dead Western is the soundtrack to your fever dreams. Songs that sound like they have been here for hundred years, music you can hide within and brave the world outside. And you might need to climb in a wooden horse to get to the heart of this Dead Western.


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Ski area employee suspected of damaging wall, then skiing drunk to work
February 11, 2014
Steamboat Springs — A Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. employee remained in jail Tuesday after he reportedly punched a hole in a wall and skied drunk to work on the mountain Sunday morning.
Jeffrey Short, 26, is due back in court Wednesday, and his bond has been set at $750. He was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor criminal mischief and skiing under the influence, a petty offense.
The Routt County Sheriff's Office was contacted about 9 a.m. Sunday by Ski Corp. security, who had detained Short.
According to an affidavit filed in Routt County Court, the deputy learned Short punched a hole in the wall near the employee locker room. Short got upset because he forgot his ski pass and was not allowed to load the gondola to go to work.
Short eventually was able to board the gondola and ski to work at the Rendezvous lodge.
"Jeffrey stated he had extreme difficulty and, in fact, fell twice," the affidavit states.
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Short also was contacted by ski patrollers, who suspected Short was under the influence of alcohol.
"The ski patrol staff notified supervisors, however, (they) allowed Jeffrey to respond to his work location," the affidavit states.
Supervisors told Short he needed to go to the security office, and he was escorted off the mountain by Steamboat Ski Patrol. Short rode the gondola down the mountain.
According to the affidavit, Short admitted to drinking until midnight the previous night, but he did not believe he was drunk in the morning. The affidavit stated a breath test performed by Ski Corp. security showed Short had a blood alcohol content of .206, more than two times the legal limit to drive. Ski Corp. security also had Short take a drug test, which showed a presumptive positive for THC, the affidavit states.
Ski Corp. spokesman Mike Lane wrote in an email Tuesday that Steamboat Ski Area does not comment on personnel matters, but he did issue a statement regarding skiing under the influence.
"The majority of our guests understand their responsibility of skiing and riding in a safe manner. Skiing or snowboarding while impaired by any substance is a violation of the Ski Safety Act, and the resort will deal with those incidents swiftly. We urge everyone to be SlopeWise, ski and ride safely and remember you are responsible for your actions."
Skiing under the influence is a Class 2 petty offense punishable by a fine of no more than $1,000. Sheriff's Office Lt. Doug Scherar said people suspected only of skiing under the influence are given a summons to appear in court.
Scherar said skiing under the influence summonses are not issued very often. The Sheriff's Office occasionally gets called to investigate accidents or collisions when it is suspected someone was drinking.
Scherar said alcohol consumption typically only becomes an issue when someone cannot stand or function or when someone is a danger to other people.
"It's not illegal to ski and have a few beers," Scherar said.
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UNESCO Loses United States Funding After Accepting Palestine
United States Cuts Off UNESCO Funding
UNESCO also known as the UN Agency devoted to cultural and educational cooperation, recently voted to accept Palestinians as members. Palestine was welcomed into UNESCO after a 107-14 vote (although they had 52 abstentions or voters not accounted for in the ballot). Why are the Palestinians trying to
target a small UN agency?
After applying for statehood back in September by the UN Security Council, Palestine decided to try a different route. By being accepted as a member to smaller UN Agencies such as UNESCO Palestine hopes to make its way up to the UN and be recognized as an individual state. The United States announced today, that all funding to UNESCO would be cut off, as Palestine is not recognized as a state.
Supplying 22% of the funding to UNESCO, Director-General Irina Bokova claims the United States is a critical partner to the work of this agency. Without begin recognized for any international attributes, Palestine's admission into UNESCO automatically allows the United States to withdraw its funding into the agency.
Without the 60 million dollars UNESCO will be forced to compromise programs on Holocaust education and a tsunami warning system. After being denied in September for their bid to become a state, Palestine than went to UNESCO, in hopes to work their way up the ladder.
Bokova is left pleading with the United States to continue funding, because with it they will be unable to function at full capacity. According to the United States and the video below, the decision to allow Palestine into UNESCO is regrettable after two decades of peace talks have been dismissed. It will be interesting to see if the United States keeps funding UNESCO, as some of the affected programs will be missed.
Video United States Cuts Off UNESCO Funding
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7 Bubble Witch Saga 2 Tips and Tricks
The much-awaited sequel to Bubble Witch Saga has fun objectives. Besides the usual "clear ceiling bubbles", there are levels where players can rescue adorable animals and ghosts. The game gets a nice makeover – bright visuals, colorful levels and brilliant artwork/animation.
In King's latest bubble shooter, new levels will keep you busy for hours. However, they are not easy to complete. In some levels, groups of bubbles rotate while you try shooting at them, thus making it quite harder to rescue animals. Levels will become increasingly difficult as you progress, and you may have to replay or seek the help of level walkthroughs. You may try the following simple tips and tricks to improve your aiming skills, complete levels and score more points:
1. Get an Accurate Aim: Here's How to Do It
One major concern about Bubble Witch Saga 2 is the flawed aiming system. Some players have complained that the target isn't accurate and so it takes time to adjust the aiming line. An accurate aiming system is crucial because it will help players to pop bubbles in areas where shooting the bubble off the wall is the only way to reach them. I am sure developers at King.com are going to replace it with a more accurate aiming system.
- Playing this game with a mouse might just be okay, but on an Android-powered tablet or mobile, using the touch screen to target bubbles at hard-to-reach areas with pinpoint accuracy may be quite difficult for both new and seasoned players. It can be quite difficult to view the angle of the aiming line if your finger is fat. In such situations, use a stylus or your little finger. With a stylus, you can get to see the aiming line and angle. Just tap, hold and then release to hit the right spot.
- Another way to get your aiming line right is to tap and hold below the bubble shooter. You can then slide your finger left or right to get that perfect bank shot. This way you will get a clear view of the aiming line and also get a perfect angle to help the bubble reach every nook and crevice.
2. Save Boosters for Later levels
You will get boosters time after time and can use them for free thrice. You may then have to spend gold bars to get them.
A good aspect of this game is that it does not force players to use a booster immediately after it is made available for use, unlike games like Frozen Free Fall, where one booster gets wasted as it becomes part of a tutorial that explains how to use it on a puzzle board. In this game, all free boosters are all yours and you can use them anytime.
Once you get boosters, don't use them right away. Save them for harder levels. Trust me; you will need them in future levels, when clearing ceiling bubbles, rescuing animals and ghosts won't be easy.
You can use the Rainbow Bubble on a large group of bubbles. Use it when you don't have a bubble of the same color and there's a big match out there. You can also use this "wildcard" bubble on large group of bubbles surrounding a trapped animal or a ghost to rescue them. But remember use it when you don't have a similar-colored bubble and the level is too hard to complete.
The Fireball booster is more powerful and useful than the Rainbow booster, so use it wisely. It can rip through bubbles it comes in contact with. It can be quite useful for all objectives, be it removing a row of bubbles, saving animals or rescuing ghosts. Warning: The Fireball bubble does not bounce off the wall. Make sure the aiming line is straight.
3. Spiders Give Extra Points
Scoring points in Bubble Witch Saga 2 can be easy if you follow these hints:
Look for groups of bubbles attached with two or three same-colored bubbles. Matching those 2-3 bubbles will make the group of bubbles drop into cauldrons; some may even bounce on the spiders earning you bonus points. This way, you can earn max points with one move.
Spiders appear after making matches, but soon disappear if you miss a match. Now you all may know that spiders act as multipliers and increase your score if a bubble drops and bounces on them. Each bounce gives extra 25 or 50 points. Red Spider gives bonus 25 points. Yellow Spider gives bonus 50 points. Green Spider is quite unique. A bubble bounced off a green spider replicates itself into two. The cloned bubble will fall into one of the "points cauldrons" and you will earn extra points.
4. Time Trick to Get 5 Lives
There are two ways to refill lives: Ask friends on Facebook for extra hearts or spend gold bars to get them. The popular date/time trick is the surest way to get all 5 lives back without much effort. Most Candy Crush Saga players know how to do this, but newbie players may not have any idea about this trick. Here's a step-step-step guide for them:
The time trick worked for me on my Nexus 7. You can try it on your mobile phones. Developers may find this out soon and get it fixed. In many games, this trick stopped working soon after developers fixed it. So enjoy getting free lives until this trick lasts:
- On your device, exit the game and go to Settings. In the System tab, tap on "Date & Time".
- Uncheck "Automatic Date & Time". This will allow you to manually set the date and time. Tap on "Set Time" and set the time 30 minutes (or 1 hour) ahead of the current time.
- Now open the game and viola! You will find all 5 hearts at the top of the top of the screen. You may now go back to Date & Time settings and check "Automatic Date & Time" to set it to the current time. Make sure you have used all lives before using this trick.
Additional Tips and Tricks
5. A better aiming strategy would be to tap and hold to get the aiming angle right (you can use a stylus to do it), and then release to let the bubble reach its target. If you want to hit straight and quick, just tap on the string of bubbles and the bubble will go in that direction.
6. Making 5+ matches in a row activates the "Hot Pot" powerup. Every bubble falling into one of the cauldrons doubles your points. Make sure you keep on matching bubbles after the hot pot is activated. The powerup disappears as soon as you miss a match.
7. In some levels, you will find colorless bubbles. To know their color, just connect them with the colored bubbles by making the shooter bubble act as a bridge between them.
If you can't find a match with the current bubble loaded on the shooter, tap on the spare bubble below and see if you can find a match with it.
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Taxpayers have an interest in holding their cities accountable, to make sure their public officials are being good stewards of their tax dollars. The Show-Me Institute's Municipal Checkbook Project was started to show taxpayers how their cities spend money—and who their cities do business with—so they can decide for themselves if their public officials are being fiscally responsible. To see all the checkbooks we've received, click here.
The Institute has sent Sunshine requests throughout Missouri asking for:
- A record of all expenses by a city
- The memo/description for each expense
- The vendor who was paid
- The amount the vendor was paid
- The date the vendor was paid
- Any address information associated with the vendor
We requested this information covering each of the last five years, and we are working through these documents to make their contents digestible to our readers. Missouri contains around 1000 municipalities, so as you might expect, this project is extensive and ongoing. Some cities are already in the interactive widget above, but the relevant documents from all of the cities who have supplied materials in accordance with our requests are available for download here. We hope that someday, as a matter of routine, all cities and the state itself will release this information in a similar format. If a government can spend your money, you should be able to see how.


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The Caribbean island of St. Martin is unquestionably unique. It's actually the smallest island in the world that happens to be split between two countries. On one side you have the French owned St Martin while the other half of the island is referred to as St Maarten and belongs to the Dutch. In fact, it's very common to walk over from one territory to the other without even realizing it. Because of this trait, the Caribbean island real estate of St. Martin and St. Maarten is quite unique.
St. Martin real estate is well known for its strong investment value, the assorted Caribbean luxury real estate that comprises the island being among the most valuable in the entire region. Because the island features over thirty beaches, there's also a very strong selection of beachfront St. Martin property as well as properties with amazing ocean views. Should you purchase a property on St. Martin, all transactions are carried out by the notary, removing the need for a personal attorney.
Besides the multitude of unique beaches, a great feature of St. Martin and St. Maarten is the prevalent and diverse culture. St. Martin's French influence is clearly evident, right down to the distinct gourmet cuisine and the art galleries in the Marigot capital. St. Maarten has more of a penchant for its highly inviting atmosphere; the people of St. Maarten have a reputation for being very sociable. No matter which of the two sides you choose, the Caribbean villas of St. Martin are definitely worth a potential investment.
Work on Cockleshell Bay Marina St. Kitt's southeast peninsula will begin in January 2010. Toronto based St. Michael Development Ltd. Has signed a ten year operating agreement with Camper & Nicholson Marinas commencing on September 1, 2009.
The partnership between the two companies will cover development and operation of 153 berths marina to the most tranquil clean and safe places in the Caribbean. The Marina will open November 2012. Yachts up to 70m. The development includes a 5 star hotel, spa and world class dining facilities. Luxury Villas, on the beachfront and surrounding hillsides will make this a high-class and sophisticated destination.
Gail Henry has been appointed to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) as Sustainable Tourism Product Specialist effective February 24, 2009. She steps in for Mareba Scott who left the organization at the end of her term in November.
Gail Henry is a tourism specialist with many years of experience, having been Head of the Advisory Unit of the Minister and Senior Tourism Advisor in her country of birth, Trinidad and Tobago. In that role, Gail Henry had the responsibility of sustaining tourism and dealing with tasks such as tourism policy and project development and management, as well as developing programs.
Henry has also conducted several studies on sustainable tourism such as reinvigorating declining tourist locations, strategic planning and tourism policy development for different destinations.
Gail Henry is a University of the West Indies (UWI) graduate where she earned an MBA. She also completed an MSc in Tourism Marketing at the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom with honors, a program for which the CTO Foundation granted her a scholarship in 2007.
Gail Henry will lead the Caribbean Tourism Organization's agenda to create and deliver an annual schedule of activities which aim to enhance the popularity of Caribbean real estate and quality and integrity of Caribbean tourism.
When compared to highly popular islands like Saint Maarten, the island of Saint Lucia seems ridiculously tiny being that it's less than thirty miles long and not even fifteen miles wide. The island's defining physical features remain its natural landscapes and the volcanic areas.
Banana trade was abundant in Saint Lucia during its early evolution and some of these banana plantations that were erected during the "banana heyday" can still be seen on the island and are very popular with sightseers exploring St. Lucia. Speaking of which, the island's own tourism has grown exponentially.
Besides the old structures that provide a glimpse into Saint Lucia's history, the island's tourism is also bolstered by the vast amount of nature permeating throughout the island which includes winding rainforests and several mountainous peaks. Saint Lucia has resisted from becoming too commercialized, focusing its efforts on environmental tourism instead.
Despite its relatively small size, Saint Lucia is actually considered among the more prosperous islands in the Caribbean, its residents earning about $6,000 each year. This has lead to a considerable proliferation in the amount and variety of real estate offered on the island.
The people of Saint Lucia are also regarded as some of the friendliest and approachable in all of the Caribbean, welcoming tourists and foreigners with genuine warmth and in some cases often inviting them in for lunch or dinner. What Saint Lucia may lack in high end entertainment is made up for with a pleasant ambiance and an agreeable aesthetic that has attracted hundreds of nature lovers to the Caribbean island.
With over 6,000 islands of varying sizes and recognition, the Caribbean is huge. Most people are familiar with the vacation mainstays like Aruba or Jamaica but as anyone who has actually explored the region will attest, there are many Caribbean islands that continue to go unnoticed.
Take for example the U.S. Virgin Islands, a large assortment of land masses owned by the United States. Most people cannot name an individual island within the group even though some like Saint John maintain a high level of popularity.
Saint John belongs to the U.S. Virgin Islands and is famed for its many natural, scrupulously conserved reserves and some impressively elaborate coral reefs despite its arguably tiny size. This strict preservation of nature can be attributed to the efforts of conservationist Laurance Rockefeller, a member of the famous Rockefeller family.
While celebrities are known for visiting Jamaica or the Bahamas, one of the most popular islands in the Caribbean is Saint Barthelemy (Saint Barts). Singer Mariah Carey is among the several noteworthy names that frequent Saint Barts which is recognized for having more than a dozen beaches and residents who are considered among the friendliest in the Caribbean.
Cultures collide into an intriguing mix in Saint Martin/Saint Maarten. Although it's actually one big land mass, the island exists as if it were two separate nations since one half is under French rule and the other by the Dutch. Unlike Saint Barts and Saint John, Saint Martin is much more commercialized and heavily caters to tourists.
The Caribbean islands offer so many options for renting or buying real estate that deciding on one location can be a daunting task. While it mostly depends on the visitor's preferences for a Caribbean island getaway, all tastes seem to converge on the island of Jumby Bay. This 250+ acre island off the coast of Antigua brings big names like Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, Hillary Swank, Jim Carey and Eddie Murphy because of its scenic vistas and tranquil atmosphere. So what sets Jumby Bay apart in the minds of most that could choose any of the thousands of islands in the Caribbean to visit or live"
The landscape of Jumby Bay consists of untouched foliage with wild flowers and intriguing wild life. The island's coast has white sandy beaches that stretch beyond sight and clear blue waters that are warm year round. Jumby Bay has jutting peninsulas that significantly extend the amount of beachfront that's available to explore.
Jumby Bay is perfectly located off the coast of a major Caribbean island (Antigua). This allows Jumby Bay to hold on to that tranquil seclusion that gives Caribbean islands their appeal. While being close enough to enjoy the culture, sights and sounds of Antigua. Jumby Bay's privacy is paralleled by none. Resorts and homes have private beaches and often come with private patios, pools and outdoor furniture. The large amounts of available land allow waterfront homes to have spacious private beaches.
For those seeking the comfort and convenience of resort-style living the Jumby Bay Resort is world-renowned for its incredible residential features and generous amenities. Jumby Bay Resort goes beyond the typical Caribbean condo-resort style and offers residential units that are homes with their own pool, Jacuzzi and patio. They also come with great amenities like golf, day sailing, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, tennis, private beach dinners and in-room dining.
With such a strong emphasis on environmentalism in modern society, Caribbean real estate has adapted tremendously to the demand for "green property". When it comes to building and developing Caribbean island real estate, conservation and environmentalism has always been a key concern. This makes sense since without the crystal blue waters, clean air and beautiful scenic vistas the Caribbean wouldn't be "the Caribbean". Here are some steps being taken to make the Caribbean homes that are being built a little greener.
Following the Model Green Home Building Guidelines set forth by the National Association of Homebuilders, Caribbean homes are built step by step to ensure as little impact on the environment around them. First, the lot designated for a Caribbean home is inspected and the foundation of the home is placed on the area of land that has the least potential for vegetation. This not only decreases its environmental impact but also ensures that the home will be surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
Caribbean home builders then use advanced framing techniques to ensure materials are not wasted and the property won't require constant maintenance. Water efficiency is particularly emphasized in the Caribbean through the use of innovative wastewater technology, a low-volume irrigation spray and water-efficient sink faucets. The insulation, lighting, appliances and mechanical systems are then optimized for energy efficiency. Incorporating cooling techniques into design like sun-tempered glass, shading, overhangs and cross ventilation also keeps electric bills down and environmental friendliness up.
When it comes to Caribbean real estate and particularly Caribbean luxury real estate, it's important to build homes that are both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally safe. The Caribbean's reputation for beautiful beaches and untouched environment is what makes Caribbean living such a great experience. And the Caribbean's high standards for green homes make it one of the better places in the world to find green homes.


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text: Thanksgiving Table – Handmade placemats Tue, Nov 26, 2013 | 2 comments I am having so much fun! Made these handmade placemats for our Thanksgiving table. Bought a big roll of painter's kraft paper. That stuff comes in handy! I have so much to be thankful for! I hope you all do as well. Truly, Erica Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) 2 Comments Lisa Holtzman on November 26, 2013 at 12:55 PM Absolutely gorgeous Erica!! What ink are you using? I think I would cry with the first blob of gravy that dropped onto the flourishes. Happy Thanksgiving! Reply Erica on November 26, 2013 at 4:07 PM LOL! Thanks Lisa! I had to draw the flourishes with a fine point Sharpie! Which, naturally, took me three times as long. But when I have a vision in my head of what I want to do, I have to find a way! But it was nice and relaxing just drawing them and filling in the shade. The "Happy Thanksgiving" cards were done with FineTec gold paint (the third gold from the left). I LOVE them! They just sparkle and shine so nicely. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Reply Submit a Comment Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Name * Email * Website Notify me of follow-up comments by email.


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Come and make glass art! Through this project-based class, students will gain the fundamental knowledge about fusing glass. Working with various types of glass (sheets, frit, powder, stringers, etc) and two basic techniques (fusion and relief), students will make decorative hanging pieces, such as ornaments, pendants, and glass tiles or plates. Students will have 3-5 pieces done when you finish this class.
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Adobe posted a new version of Flash on Thursday that addresses a critical security issue, (CVE-2010-0186) which "could subvert the domain sandbox and make unauthorized cross-domain requests." The new version, 10.0.45.2 replaces version 10.0.42.34.
Go to this Adobe page to see which version you have installed and to see the latest version, as well as find a link to the download page. You will download an installer: Adobe Flash Player.pkg.
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Keeping up with the Occupy Wall Street protest movement is a daunting task for news outlets big and small, so from here on in, we'll be doing a daily roundup of the latest goings-on. (Photo: James Thilman/Gothamist)
Day 81
- Occupy Wall Street demonstrators marched through East New York today and have reached 702 Vermont Street, a home that was foreclosed on by Bank of American and which has been vacant for three years. Protesters are there to renovate the space and make it available for a family to move back into. Wow.
- The Pepper Spray Cop pepper-spraying baby Jesus sweater is now available as a t-shirt as well.
- President Obama is starting to use OWS rhetoric in his speeches.
- Many critics said that Occupy Wall Street protesters need to take their message to D.C. and they have, with dozens occupying several Senate and House offices on Capitol Hill!
- Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) has asked the Justice Department to investigate the NYPD for their brute tactics in dealing with OWS protesters, citing several instances of misconduct by officers.
- Speaking of the NYPD, here's a video purportedly from hacker group Anonymous promising to unleash a world of pain on them for being so cruel to protesters.


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Some times, I'd say that rules prevent chaos and enable civilized life to continue without significant interruption of that very life. Today, however, I'm sick of the rules. I was bottling some Irish Red this evening, and I caught a whiff of it. It smells very nice and caramel/malty, and just plain nice.
I have been working on re-sealing an Oak Barrel that I have left over from a previous project. It dried out when left empty in good old DRY Colorado, and would not hold liquid. I have had it soaking for 3 days now. The barrel is small, 3 liters, and has a medium char. It even makes the water smell good.
WAIT a Darn Minute! Why not put some of this here malty goodness in that there barrel? It's only 3 liters, and it might be great!
Having gathered a funnel and a clean glass, I gave the barrel a quick swish with some Whiskey to sanitize, and used StarSan on everything else. It seems a bit odd to be filling a barrel with cold and carbonated beer, but I gotta admit that one whiff of that oak and malt, and any odd feelings about the order of things gos away!
Now I don't know if this is going to be inspiration or suck, but either way, you've got to admit that it's a step in the right direction.
I've always been in trouble....my whole life long. Not like Criminal Behavior or anything, but I tend to do things with total abandon for logic and reason. I just do things sometimes for no other reason than "cause I want to!"
This has caused others frustration since the day I decided to put my desk at the front of the class in the first grade....The Teacher didn't want to let me leave it there, but it was soon clear that I'd behave (For the most part) if my desk was beside hers...so I left it there.
I believe that if you're living in the main stream, you're probabaly bored to tears. If you always drive on the right side of the road, or always get the salad instead of the fried cheese, If you only oak traditional beer, you are missing out on what could be great! Get off your butt, put it in 4 wheel drive, and venture off the beaten path before it makes you the beaten one!


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We all hear politicians constantly proclaiming that speed cameras, red light cameras and laser devices are being used for road safety and/or, reduce the road toll and/or to stop law breakers. Most sensible, rational, clear thinking people realise that this is simply an unjust and fraudulent way financially incompetent and morally corrupt Governments are using to collect illicit revenue. Most people are sick and tired of this scam and even though business and living costs are going through the roof the politicians are still NOT listening!
The ridiculously high penalties and demerit point regime for mostly trivial offences is repugnant to most clear and fair thinking South Australians. Many people who have to drive for their jobs are particularly vulnerable. Over 400 people were recently pinched for driving 20 kilometres an hour on the South Eastern Freeway IN ONE HOUR. Most claimed that the speed signs were NOT changed. Additionally there was not reason for a speed reduction – no accidents, no road works, bright sunny day with no fog. So what did most people do? Of course like most people they just 'shut up and pay up' simply because in these 'offences' YOU must prove you are innocent and are presumed guilty … disgusting! Does anybody still think the system is fair? Probably only those people mentioned in our 'Who wants to maintain this scam' page.
Some people have lost their licences, their jobs or their businesses, their homes, their families and their mental health. All this for usually infringing petty, unreasonable and nonsensical road laws sometimes by as little as 5 km / hour or a red light by half a second. Where is the social justice and fairness in all this? … and what happens if you ask for leniency – forget it! It is all a scam about collecting massive amounts of revenue.
Government is using the misguided mantra of 'Speed Kills' to pull on the heart strings of unaware members of the community. They illegally take money from motorists at the expense of not only safety but also common decency and at great cost, both financially and ethically to the community. Governments either know this is a scam that they try to justify with shonky 'statistics' or they are just plain and conveniently ignorant of the reality. They are also using millions of your tax payer money to try to brainwash people into believing that speed is the cause of most accidents when they blatantly know that this is not true. In essence Governments are adding to the road toll with their lies and deception instead of providing an education based system.


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The Ganly's Tile and Bathroom showroom has an extensive range of baths, showers and sanitary ware which are displayed on a beautiful and varied selection of tiles. Our choice of wall and floor tiles and decorative trims offer you the widest selection of design and prices to suit all tastes and budgets. Our expert tile and bathroom staff are always on hand to discuss discuss any design and installation queries. Were here to help you plan your perfect bathroom makeover.
Setting A) The beautiful and textural Old Navy Bianco porcelain wall and floor tiles are the perfect backdrop for the Gala Emma vanity unit and WC. This stunning suite is finished with a large Merlyn mirrored shower enclosure, and heated towel rail for a truly decadent look.
Setting B) These HNT 10 floor and wall tiles add instant impact and look great when teamed with the white Concept Cubed en suite sanitary ware and Temple Arch insert bath
Setting A) The featured wall tiles are Bloom Cream, which is teamed with the Bloom Mink Décor accent tile to highlight the Rimini vanity unit. Bloom Mink is used in the shower enclosure which also features a pebbled mosaic floor tile.
Setting B) This Quartet high gloss black vanity unit looks perfect with the Cross Cut Plata wall and floor tiles in a matt finish
Setting A) This shaded Bloom White wall and floor tile is accented with a beautiful Bloom Anthracite decorative wall tile which is iridescent and light reflecting to the eye, and tactile to the touch and adds the perfect note of glamour. The sanitary ware featured is the Gala Cuarzo suite and the shower is a Namara hinged enclosure
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Writing Prompt: Write a thank-you note for a weekend visit where everything went wrong.
Last weekend. Don't worry about it. We all had a blast even though the dog decided to shit on the coats. We got a big laugh out of it, especially when we piled into your golf cart to that fancy French restaurant. And really. I know that you wanted to pay for dinner but completely understand that you had to get cash out first to pay the waitress for what happened last time. What happened then anyways? Topic for another time I guess.