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SummarySo you want to be a hero … again?
The GoodSierra's Quest For Glory series is the closest some adventure players ever want to get to the role-playing genre. In all of the QFG games, adventurers can experience the exploration, conversations and puzzle solving they're accustomed to as well as get a taste of some of the basic elements of role-playing games - combat, stealth and spellcasting. Essential activities include resting, eating and collecting money, armour, weapons and spells. Choose to play as one of three character classes (Fighter, Thief, Magic User or Paladin), and skills improve with practice. You can also choose from several combat difficulty settings for your level of skill.
In this 5th installment of the series, your character will find a large group of quests to complete during the Rites of Rulership, which could earn him the title of "king", should he desire to accept it. During those quests, he'll be fighting, numerous soldiers and woodland animals, skeletons and other undead in Hades, a multi-headed Hydra, as well as the deadly Dragon, to name a few. To solve the multitude of puzzles, he'll find himself collecting feathers from the illusive Pegusus mountain, assembling parts of a flying machine, collecting plants to heal a friend, as well as swimming underwater.
I loved the sprinkling of romance that Sierra added into the picture so the future king could have a queen. There are four lovely women in the game and one is the perfect match for each of the character types. You just have to figure out which one to woe, stay attentive and faithful (as your chosen one could become jealous) and she will be yours.
The most noticeable difference between Dragon Fire and the previous games is the modernized interface. Fighting and spellcasting have been made much easier with the newer point-and-click interface. The graphics are beautifully rendered in 3D, although they loaded more slowly than expected sometimes. (I blamed this on my graphics card.) The music is wonderfully appealing and atmospheric with appropriate sound effects added in for realism.
I was pleased to see that there was more for my thief to do in this game than the earlier games. Honing you thief's acrobatic skills makes it possible to perform true martial arts techniques in combat! They even devised a specialized quest so you can become "Chief Thief" involving more sleuthful sneaking and pilfering than ever before. You can even rob a bank! Picking specially locked treasure chests is quite a challenge in this game, too, no matter what character class you have chosen.
I also thoroughly enjoyed the evolving story and the puzzles, which were in keeping with the series and Sierra adventure games as a whole. The endings are different for each character class, too, giving the game even more replay value.
You can import your character from previous Quest for Glory games, but I found that this tends to confuse the game. For instance, if your fighter knows magic, some of the non-player characters may ask him strange questions about your other ability. I think picking a "pure" character type is the best way to play this game.
The BadGraphics glitches (mentioned briefly above) were my biggest problem, some of which were cured by applying the patch. But even with that done, the final dragon conflict was so graphically intense that my system slowed to a crawl. Otherwise I loved everything else about the game.


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My first encounter with the decadent art of the dunk came while visiting my grandmother Milly in Iowa as a preteen. A summer spent lolling in the slow, lazy days of Midwestern molasses heat waves in a farm town was full of many hours around the kitchen table catching up on life with the woman in my family whose cloth I am wholeheartedly cut from. At ninety plus she is still square dancing with younger men with her savvy fuchsia bee stung lips and ebony teased beehive bangs but back then, she was my wildest and closest friend. Whether it was in the morning to plot our day's antics at the local county fair where we'd ride the Ferris wheel, screaming together, a good four or five times after strolling the pigs and cows; or post-dinner while plotting to sneak me into the VFW with her so we could dance together to our favorite jukebox songs; or just to ponder the creations we would make together that afternoon downstairs in her ceramic studio – we always converged with a food item that was sweet and a liquid in which to dunk it. Milly baked and cooked and canned and frosted so many things that summer that I am sure I came back laden with extra meat on my American thighs. We had warm coffee cake crumbles in light café mochas, gooey chocolate chip cookies in freezing cold Blue Bunny whole milk, crisp and buttery shortbread wafers in fresh squeezed orange juice, spoonfuls of pecan and maple pie in tepid sweet tea. I definitely became a dunker and the habit has stuck with me long into my adulthood. Even though these days my tastes run more towards high caliber dark chocolates and nut butter flavors of cakes and cookies and my choice of wet stuff seems to revolve around liquor and tea – I am still a product of my grandmother's habit.
And it is a true art. The trick lies in dipping something only a portion into the liquid so that when you take a bite just above the wetted line you get both a quick bit of crunch and then something bready and sweet that squishes joyously between the teeth and onto the tongue. It's also a skill in itself to wet a piece of food only enough to make it pliant and soggy but not so much that you lose it entirely to the bottom of the glass.
My favorite combinations are:
Anise biscotti in orchid oolong tea,
Almond croissants in soy cappuccinos,
Hazelnut milanos in hot green matcha,
Dark chocolate and almond biscotti in premium Champagne,
Peanut butter cookies in chicory tea or bourbon,
Tall skinny Italian breadsticks in dark, red wine…
…and the Cute Gardener's dark chocolate sable cookies in Kahlua liqueur or Earl Grey tea; the recipe of which I will share below. This recipe comes with a warning though. Every time I eat these past eight p.m. I have trouble sleeping because they are dosed with caffeine. And, every time I eat these I can't stop at one; even when I get a tummy ache and tell myself that I won't ever do it again. They are that dangerous.
28 cookies
½ c. butter
¼ c. brown sugar
½ tbls. vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1-1/2 c. flour
¼ c. + 1 tbls. cocoa powder
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
½ tsp. baking soda
1 c. chocolate (70% cocoa, chopped)
Zest from 1/6 lemon
½ egg white
In mixer with paddle attachment, cream butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt.
In a large bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda. Mix into butter mixture until well combined. Mix in chocolate and lemon zest. Add the egg white and mix until blended.
Roll the dough into two 1-1/4 inch diameter round logs. Wrap in plastic wrap. Chill several hours or overnight. Cut the logs into rounds about 3/8 inch thick.
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Place the sables on parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake for about 10 minutes until slightly puffed in the center. Place the baking sheet on a rack and let cool for 5 minutes before removing from paper.

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How to Safely Store Swimbaits
Its no secret that swimbaits carry outrageous price tags. Its easy to spend hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars without even filling a tackle box. At those prices you can't afford to let your baits fall apart. Despite the ridiculous way Matt stores his (see "The Truth about Bait Storage") its important to take care of these valuable baits. Leaving them piled up for even a short time can cause the baits to kink and warp, rendering them useless.
Last week we received some questions about the baits hanging on the wall in the background of the video. Tim has developed a great method for storing baits long term that keeps them safe and organized. In this week's video he breaks down how to store glidebaits and other hard swimbaits, as well as softbaits like the Huddleston (Wedge Tail) and Osprey (Boot Tail).
What you need to complete the project:
Follow Tim's step by step instructions to clean up your baits, organize your tackle, and avoid all of the damage that comes from leaving your baits laying unorganized in boxes for extended periods of time. This simple project will only take a few hours to complete but can save hundreds of dollars in unnecessary damage to your favorite baits.


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Before you hire me to replace your roof, you ask me a few questions. Stuff like how much will it cost, have you ever done this before, do you warranty your work, do you have any pictures of past work, and can we call some of your past clients? The basics.
Using those criteria to hire a roofer, I have learned this week, is anti-worker. Expecting me to perform at my job is a crock. You should simply pay me just for showing up. And when I tell you that I do not work Fridays, do not get mad. You are not in charge of your roof. I am.
I will force you to pay me what I think is the going rate. You will fund my retirement and vacation, and if you do not, you will get called anti-worker. You have no choice. Do not expect a good roof. Just expect me to finish it sometime.
I had better get my union rep. on the phone.


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womp womp
A humorous phrase used to indicate or highlight minor disappointment. It mimics the sad trombone noise often used as a trope in movies and TV shows. I tried to stop at that boutique on my way home from work, but it was already closed. Womp womp.
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Bring a great computer history zine back to a new audience!
My name is David Greelish, computer historian. I once published a "zine" (newsletter / magazine) from 1993 to 1997 called Historically Brewed. It grew to a small, but very respectful 500+ subscribers and was even sold at the Smithsonian and the Computer History Museum in Boston, MA (now in Mountain View, CA). I published nine issues, with a tenth never completed (changing the name to "Classic Computing"). I want to take all of these and publish them into a compilation book, to also include my story within the first fifteen pages or so. Also a basic collector's guide reference. The history and stories of the zines don't age, and the other content from readers and contributors of the time have become interesting history in themselves.
The book will be about 195 pages with a full color cover and color inserts, plus the entire run of issues will be reproduced accurately (some two-color covers).
Please have a look at the entire issue one of Historically Brewed, plus the other issue covers - http://www.classiccomputing.com/hb.html
Issue Contents:
Issue 1 - Computer Trek, The Graphical User Interface, The XEROX Palo Alto Research Center, Book review of "Stan Veit's History of the Personal Computer", The Altair, Cromemco and the ZALTAIR
Issue 2 - Where's Lisa Now?, VIC-20 Remembered, The Computer That Cracked the Enigma, more War stories?, Computer History Trivia, Book review of "Hackers", The Coleco Adam and Bill Gates' An Open Letter to Hobbyists
Issue 3 - The Beginnings of the Apple II Retold - Part I, The Art of Computer Collecting, The Computer Generation, Book review of "A Collector's Guide to Personal Computers" and Tidbits for Collectors
Issue 4 - The Beginnings of the Apple II Retold - Part II, Kaypro Korner - Part I, Calculating Computers, My First Computer and A Problem in the Making
Issue 5 - The Beginnings of the Apple II Retold - Part III, Kaypro Korner - Part II, Atanasoff's Computer, Book reviews of "The Best of BYTE", "Insanely Great" & "Accidental Empires", Classic Computer Emulators, Computer History Books, Computer Museums and Apple Pie
Issue 6 - MITS' Final Days, Kaypro Korner - Part III, Canon's Cat, Baby Blue, Merger Madness, The BREWED Trading Post and Toys R Us Internal Memo
Issue 7 - The DEC PDP-8 Story - Part I, Computin' in the Ol' Days, For The Collector, The Calculating Machine and The BREWED Trading Post
Issue 8 - Computin' in the Ol' Days, The DEC PDP-8 Story - Part II, For The Collector, Intro to Classic Computing and Home Arcade Enthusiast
Issue 9 - Computin' in the Ol' Days, A Talk With THE Creator?!, MITS' 20 Year Reunion, The DEC PDP-8 Story - Part III, The Internet, For The Collector, The Atari 8-Bit, The Beginnings, Remembering Gary Kildall, Home Arcade Enthusiast and Classic Arcades
Each issue also includes - From the Publisher, "HB" Letters, classic computer ads, classifieds, Friends of HCS, cartoons and more.
Funding period
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The Free, Global, Online Homeschool Conference 2013
The online Homeschool Conference was a surprising development for me this summer; Steve Hargadon and I spoke about doing it for several months and it didn't seem like it would happen, but during the summer we had the opportunity to make it happen quickly and we grabbed it. Steve and I wanted to see what happens when homeschoolers get to use a technological platform reserved for university-level courses (Blackboard Collaborate) to co-create a free, online, nonsectarian homeschooling event. The results speak for themselves: in our short startup time we got 52 presenters and 1600 joined as conference members.
Our conference strands show the depth and variety of challenges and concerns that face homeschoolers, as well as the innovative practices they create to help children learn. I posted these recordings of the keynotes and distinguished speakers to YouTube and gathered them on this page of the HoltGWS site to give you a flavor for this unique event. You can see and listen to the entire list of conference recordings at the Homeschool Conference Recordings page.
The technological challenges of presenting online are still a bit rough; we couldn't get the software to work with some speakers, so those presentations have a still photograph that remains in place while the audio track plays. There are some gaps and silences on the recordings as various glitches get fixed during the sessions, but everything that was presented in August 2014 is available.
I'm still listening to this incredible trove of homeschooling/unschooling wisdom and, in doing so, I also learned a few things about presenting in this format that I will incorporate the next time I use the Blackboard Collaborate platform. For instance, I am struck at how easily Meredith Collins and Carlo Ricci use Blackboard to increase feedback and connections with their workshop participants. I hope to leverage more of these tools in my online presentations.
Note, too, that Sorina Oprean's talk "Unschooling, Distance Schools, and How to Use Teaching Materials" is delivered in Romanian, not English. This is another aspect of online conferencing we want to exploit: the ability to talk to other cultures about alternatives to school in their native languages.
Since you probably know many of the keynote presenters, I want to highlight one of our Distinguished Speakers who you might not know. Meredith Collins gave a refreshing talk, "Humor and Lightness in the Face of Struggle," that I recommend to you. She provides her research about brain processes that are related to humor and learning, as well as personal stories about how humor and a light touch with subject matter and people guide her work and create a more relaxed environment. Meredith notes that it is most often the adults who set the tone for the environments that children are placed in and, too often, the adults set too serious a tone and focus on adult expectations so much that they ignore the possibilities for using humor and lightness. Meredith gives examples of how she and other adults recognize opportunities to add humor and lightness to a situation, and then she asks her audience for their own stories. Meredith helps them see what they did well in those situations, and what could be done better. I think every adult, whether they interact with children or not, should be aware of how easily they can change the tone of a situation with a light comment or a smile. Meredith explains how humor, particularly around children, is more setting a tone rather than telling jokes, so you don't have to be Jerry Seinfeld to get value from her talk.
You'll find Meredith's talk about halfway down the conference page, under Distinguised Speakers. Here's a list of all the Keynotes and Distinguished Speakers that you can watch on the [Homeschool Conference 2013 page.
The Legacy of John Holt by Patrick Farenga
Free to Learn by Dr. Peter Gray
Learning Disabled or Learns Differently? by Cindy Gaddis
The Average Giraffe Sleeps 4.6 Hours a Day by David Albert
Unschooling Rules by Clark Aldrich
The Global Movement for Learner-Centered Alternatives by Jerry Mintz
The Homeschooling Movement as a Political, Economic, and Social Force for Change. How Homeschooling Can Save Our Country by Yale Wishnick
How to Increase Student Engagement by Focusing on Student Expectations by Elliot Washor
Distinguished Speakers
Home Education in England and Wales by Leslie Barson
SelfDesign: Unfolding Our Infinite Wisdom Within by Monica Cochran
Humor and Lightness in the Face of Struggle by Meredith Collins
The Willed Curriculum: A Learner-Centered Democratic Worldview by Carlo Ricci
Homeschooling UK Comparisons of 4 to 5 Year Olds In and Out of School by Dr. Paula Rothermel
Self-Directed Learning and The Roots of Success by Jamie McMillan
Unschooling, Distance Schools, and How to Use Teaching Materials by Sorina Oprean NOTE: This presentation is delivered in Romanian, not English.


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Christian Rehab for Girls from Raleigh, North Carolina Who Are Struggling with Substance Abuse or Academic Failure
As loved ones look for a Christian rehab for girls in Raleigh, North Carolina, it may be helpful to consider Lakeland Girls Academy. LGA is a Teen Challenge program, well known for over 60 years as one of the most effective rehabs for teenagers in the country, Christian or not. Teenage girls attend our academy from cities across the nation, including from Raleigh, North Carolina. Most short-term rehab programs fail to really solve addictions — which is why our program is longer and it includes a quailty education.
LGA is a Rehab for Girls that Lovingly Turns Around Addictions and Bad Behavior While Also Improving School Grades
We engage the girls in individual and group therapy each week. Girls in our program get life and addiction counseling from mentors and staff in the course of activities and daily life. We also include parents in several Family Weekend sessions to work toward relationship goals for the entire family.
Get Early Intervention in a Christian Rehab like Lakeland, Before Your Girl from Raleigh, NC Gets into Lifelong Substance Abuse or Other Trouble
Lakeland Girls Academy is a nonprofit rehab and school for girls who are struggling with life-controlling issues. We provide a year-round, highly active environment where girls get plenty of exercise, adventure, counseling, academic repair, life coaching, and addiction recovery. We help girls improve emotionally, spiritually and academically.
LGA is part of the well-known Teen Challenge program for troubled teens. We work with girls, age 12-17, from all over the country, including from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Having Only Girls in Our Program Eliminates Distractions
Lakeland Girls Academy provides a safe environment for girls to get over addictions and mature. With no boys in our facility, we remove one huge source of anxiety.
The Personal Academic Attention in Our Christian Rehab and Boarding School Helps Girls from Raleigh, NC.
For many troubled girls, academics takes a back seat to the other concerns they are dealing with. While we give our attention to emotional growth and healing, we also provide a quality accredited education.
Therapeutic Activities are Well-Balanced and Fun
Teens at Lakeland Girls participate in a wide variety of activities, with each one designed for growth. A structured schedule and daily chores teach discipline and responsibility, while intramural sports and outdoor events keep teens active and build positive character traits. Girls become well-rounded young women as they engage in activities from choir to sewing to community service and cultural events.
We recognize that sending your daughter to a Christian rehab for teens in Raleigh, North Carolina or anywhere else for assistance is an emotional decision, but one that can bring healing to your family. Please visit the remainder of our website and contact us to learn how we can help.
Lakeland Girls Academy is a rehab for troubled girls from Raleigh, North Carolina and from across the nation.
|More about Christian rehabs for teen girls near Raleigh, North Carolina:
Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, making Raleigh currently the 43rd largest city in the United States. It is also one of the fastest growing cities in the country. The city of Raleigh is named after Sir Walter Raleigh, who established the lost Roanoke Colony on Roanoke Island in present-day Dare County, North Carolina. Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill make up the three primary cities of the Research Triangle metropolitan region.
Excerpt about Christian rehabs for teen girls near Raleigh, North Carolina, used with permission from Wikipedia.


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This aired on PBS News Hour on February 24, 2012; it was produced by the Learning Matters group, specifically Cat McGrath and John Merrow. It looks at the Harmony Program out of CUNY in NYC, which provides after-school music education to under-privileged children. That program is modeled off El Sistema, a famed Venezuelan program of the same nature. For more resources on all this, consult http://learningmatters.tv.
Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC0rPvdZ6w4


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In late 1969 the late Karl Hess wrote a classic essay on the future of America entitled "The Death of Politics." That it was somewhat ahead of its time is evidenced by the fact that it appeared in Playboy rather than a public affairs magazine. Hess, one of the most astute political observers of our time, was convinced that the evidence of the failure of the political approach to solving societal ills had become so overwhelming as to absolutely confirm the theoretical case for civil society over political society. "Power and authority, as substitutes for performance and rational thought, are the specters that haunt the world today," he wrote. "They are the ghosts of awed and superstitious yesterdays."
But if the Establishment was bemused by Karl Hess's audacity more than two decades ago, it isn't laughing now. It seems clear that Americans have lost patience with and confidence in government to a degree we haven't witnessed since — well, the Boston Tea Party comes to mind. And this mood shouldn't be interpreted as evidence of a renewed enthusiasm for the Republican party, although the GOP will likely be its immediate beneficiary, due in part to its professed ideology but more substantially to the fact that it possesses fewer incumbents than the Democrats.
The evidence that was clear to Hess has continued to accumulate, and now it's becoming clear to the vast majority of Americans. In fact, the growing sophistication about the limits of political society is a worldwide phenomenon. Voters in nations around the globe are turning out long-established parties in favor of political forces offering more open societies with less burdensome governments. Silvio Berlusconi in Italy and Vaclav Klaus in the Czech Republic have much more ambitious programs for rolling back the state than did either Margaret Thatcher or Ronald Reagan.
In the United States intense disenchantment with government manifested itself in the 20 million votes that Ross Perot garnered in 1992. The Perot candidacy was made possible only by virtue of the Supreme Court ruling that struck down the expenditure limits contained in the Federal Election Campaign Act. It upheld, however, the contribution limitations that have played a major role in preventing voter frustration with the political status quo from vaporizing one or both of the two major parties by now.
The term limitation movement is a powerful result of the pent-up voter energy that the FECA has created. It is, in effect, circumventing the traditional paths to political change, and the change it promises to bring about is going to be much more than cosmetic. A citizen legislature once dominated by individuals who prefer life in the productive private sector will be able to address the true "gridlock" in Congress, namely, the vast inventory of current laws on the books that are doing serious, ongoing damage to our society. Those laws have both liberal and conservative sponsors. Under the regime of seniority for professional politicians, the first thing a freshman member of Congress learns is never to presume to attempt the repeal or downsizing of an existing law. There are few orphans in that vast inventory.
With a citizen legislature that dynamic changes. People won't consider themselves "lawmakers" but true representatives. They will bring their own perspective, a product of living in the real world, to bear on issues of national policy. And that is reason for the special interests and those who live off of government largesse to have real concern.
This is not some blip in public attitudes. This is the beginning of a sea change in American governance. A recent Gallup Poll showed that an astounding 54 percent of Americans want to make Social Security voluntary. More and more peopleÚacross racial and political linesÚbelieve welfare does more harm than good. As John Stossel demonstrated on a recent ABC television special, people are simply fed up with the politically correct "victimization" syndrome.
Environmental movement claims are increasingly being viewed by the public as inspired more by egalitarian ideology than genuine concern for the environment. The movement to constitutionally limit spending at the federal and state levels has renewed energy. More and more people are taking seriously the idea of eliminating the income tax and radically downsizing the role that government plays in our lives. People are simply no longer buying the endless rationales put forth by politicians who claim that if only we'd give them even more of our hard-earned money, they could really solve our problems.
I was recently on the PBS television program "Think Tank," and one of the other guests, Norman Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute, made a revealing statement. "Term limits," he said, "are a manifestation of America's selfhatred." To him and others who judge the success of Congress on the basis of how many major pieces of legislation get passed, the stirrings outside the Beltway are inexplicable. If Americans don't like Congress, they must not like themselves, for Congress is America. But of course it is not. Congress was meant to play a very limited political role in protecting the rights to life, liberty, and property of those who lived in the vastly larger civil society. The cultural roots of self-responsibility and volunteerism run deep in America. By the tens of millions, Americans are returning to them. Karl Hess would have understood.


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Author of
THE BAHRAIN CONSPIRACY (Savant 2009)
THE HANGING OF DR. HANSON (Savant 2014)
Novelist Bentley Gates brings a strong background in investigation, research, martial arts and education to the novels he writes, helping create the realism he is known for in his works. His previous novel, THE BAHRAIN CONSPIRACY (Savant 2009) was an Amazon Kindle Genre Bestseller. He has been awarded the prestigious "Editor/Publisher Award" from the Journal of the National Association of Legal Investigators. Called a 'maverick' when working in the corporate environment, he left that setting to settle on the plains of Texas to write novels.
Author website at http://www.thebahrainconspiracy.com


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I try to post on this topic every year. Many job seekers assume that companies do not hire during the holidays, and they stop looking for work. That's a big mistake. It's true that many companies do not hire during this period, but others are hiring. They need to fill a position now and will not wait to mid-January. Over the years, I've had clients call me on the weeks of Christmas and New Year's Day to tell me they have received job offers.
What's the trick to looking for work between mid-November and mid-January? First, expect to see fewer job posts, but keep looking. Second, use this time to reconnect with network contacts. Share some holiday spirit and catch up on what is happening in their career. Then you can ask them if they have any advice to help you move forward with your career. Third, enjoy time with friends and family. Balance your priorities of looking for work and spending time with those who are closest to you.
Here's one final point to think about. While fewer companies hire during this period, much of your competition is not looking for work. If you're lucky, this a good time to be considered for a job that you would not get when resumes start to fly in February and March. Keep looking for work during the holiday season, and you might find a gift of a new job under your tree.


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Fiona's whole exome sequencing came back today. They didn't find anything. Does that mean her deficiency is not a genetic mutation? Nope, it's most likely a genetic mutation they haven't seen before, or it isn't manifested in the exome (more below). I'm not really surprised, because she is so unique, even among rare disorders. They say that 1 in 3 kids gets a result from the test. I'm still waiting for a copy of the test. I really wanted them to find something. Not having a diagnosis is hard.
Fiona didn't get sick at all this summer. We sent her to primary last Sunday for the first time. She loved it. I think we'll keep sending her unless she gets sick. Being around other kids is a good test for her immune system.
Her arm healed really well. She was casted for about 7 weeks. When we were on the Vineyard we took her to the beach. When they took the cast off she had some sand in it. The sand got stuck in her skin, and we had to pick it out. She still thinks there is sand in her skin.
I feel like genetic testing was our last real hope for a diagnosis. Until research catches up I don't think we'll know what Fiona has. I'm curious to know what this means for her future treatment. Unknown combined immune deficiencies are treated with a watch and see approach. Which means that we wait to see if she gets sick before we transplant.
I've copied some information about why whole exome sequencing didn't find her mutation below. Feel free to stop reading, some if it is pretty technical.
The 10 Exceptions
Understanding the
limitations of exome sequencing is important because it's already here.
"Be one of the first to get your personal exome sequence," proclaims 23andMe, about its pilot Exome80x project, offered direct-to-consumer, "for research and educational use only."
The first CLIA-certified test, Clinical Diagnostic ExomeTM, became available from Ambry Genetics
earlier this year. A news release announcing the diagnosis of three
tough cases calls the technology "essentially a human genome project for
an individual patient." Said CEO Charles Dunlop, "Some of these
families have been trying to figure out what was ailing their children
for years, and we solved the riddle in weeks."
But exome sequencing won't help every family, and here's my list of reasons why. The technology won't detect:
Genes in all exons. A few exons, such as those buried in stretches of
repeats out towards the chromosome tips, aren't part of exome sequencing
2. Mutations in the handful of genes that reside in mitochondria, rather than in the nucleus.
"Structural variants," such as translocations and inversions, that move
or flip DNA but don't alter the base sequence (detectable other ways).
Triplet repeat disorders, such as Huntington's disease and fragile X
syndrome. Their mutations don't change the DNA base sequence – they
expand what's already there.
5. Other copy number variants will remain beneath the radar, for they too don't change the sequence, but can increase disease risk.
Genes in introns. A mutation that jettisons a base in an intron can
have dire consequences: inserting intron sequences into the protein, or
obliterating the careful stitching together of exons, dropping gene
sections. For example, a mutation in the apoE4 gene, associated with
Alzheimer's disease risk, puts part of an intron into the protein.
"Uniparental disomy." Two mutations from one parent, rather than one
from each, appear the same in an exome screen: the kid has two
mutations. But whether mutations come from only mom, only dad, or one
from each has different consequences for risk to future siblings. In
fact, a case of UPD reported in 1988 led to discovery of the cystic fibrosis gene.
Control sequences. Much of the human genome tells the exome what to do,
like a gigantic instruction manual for a tiny but vital device. For
example, mutations in microRNAs cause cancer by silencing various genes,
but the DNA that encodes about half of the 1,000 or so microRNAs is
intronic – and therefore not on exome chips.
9. Gene-gene
(epistatic) interactions. One gene affecting the expression of another
can explain why siblings with the same single-gene disease suffer to a
different extent. For example, a child with severe spinal muscular
atrophy, in which an abnormal protein shortens axons of motor neurons,
may have a brother who also inherits SMA but has a milder case thanks to
a variant of a second gene that extends axons. Computational tools will
need to sort out networks of interacting genes revealed in exome
10. Epigenetic changes. Environmental factors can
place shielding methyl groups directly onto DNA, blocking expression of
certain genes. Starvation during the "Dutch Hunger Winter" of 1945, for
example, is associated with schizophrenia in those who were fetuses at
the time, due to methylation of certain genes. Exome sequencing picks up
DNA sequences – not gene expression.
From http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/10-things-exome-sequencing-cant-do-but-why-its-still-powerful/


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FBI arrests "Revenge Porn King" Hunter Moore on hacking charges
Hunter Moore has been arrested by the FBI. Moore is best known as the founder of IsAnyoneUp.com, one of the Internet's first and most successful "revenge porn" sites. He and another person – Charles "Gary" Evens – were arrested by the FBI after a federal grand jury indicted the pair on 15 counts of conspiracy and email hacking. If convicted on all counts, Hunter Moore could be looking at up to five years in prison.
To quote from the story appearing over at the NY Daily News…
Moore, 27, and his accused hacker, Charles "Gary" Evens, 25, were charged Thursday with conspiracy, seven counts of unauthorized access to a protected computer, and seven counts of aggravated identity theft.
According to the 15-count indictment filed in California, Moore's website, isanyoneup.com, showcased nude photos taken from Yahoo and Gmail email addresses Evens hacked into for a fee.
Evens "would gain unauthorized access to the email accounts of hundreds of victims by various means, including 'hacking' into the victims' accounts, and obtain information, including nude pictures, belonging to the victims and stored on the victims' accounts," according to the court document.
According to the indictment, Hunter Moore originally contacted Gary Evens back in October 2011 and offered to pay him $200 a week to hack into email accounts and gather naked pictures. At first, Evens responded to Moore that what he was asking was illegal. However, Moore advised him to setup an anonymous PayPal account to receive payment and help keep the financial transaction a secret. That was seemingly enough to convince Evens to begin working for Moore and he ended up stealing hundreds of nude pictures of various people, passing them off to Hunter Moore who then posted them to IsAnyoneUp.com.
Who is Hunter Moore?
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After posting thousands of nude pictures that were usually uploaded without consent from the person appearing in the photo, Hunter Moore found himself the target of all sorts of lawsuits and personal threats. With pressure mounting, Moore decided to shutdown IsAnyoneUp.com in April 2012.
For his part, Hunter Moore remains unapologetic for his part in helping to pioneer the concept of Revenge Porn. It will be interesting to see if that changes now that he's looking at possible doing up to five years in Federal prison.
The arrest of Hunter Moore and Gary Evens comes as legislatures around the country are passing laws that make revenge porn illegal. This, combined with the apparent downfall of its "king", will hopefully see revenge porn start to fade away.
As more information becomes available regarding the fate of Hunter Moore, I'll be sure to pass it along.
What are your thoughts on the FBI arrest of Hunter Moore?


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I have taken multiple flights from island to island within Indonesia. I now choose Garuda any chance I get. Most of the other airlines give you a hassle for having too many "carry-ons" at check-in, hassle you again at the gate, then don't provide any amenities in flight. I am always willing to pay a few extra dollars to enjoy the luxury of flying in comfort and on-time with Garuda.
My latest flight on Garuda Indonesia, from Jakarta to Bangkok in September of 2015, exceeded my expectations. I anticipated Garuda to be like most other discount airlines in Asia, with excessive baggage charges, costly drinks and zero in-flight entertainment. To my surprise, the airplane was spotless, the drinks were free, a meal was provided and I had plenty of leg room (unlike a similar flight I took with Air Asia).
I fly Garuda airlines throughout Indonesia every time I visit the country to surf. My most recent flight was one from Denpasar to Kupang. The crew was friendly, the seats were remarkably comfortable, and I even read a few interesting articles in the in-flight magazine. Unlike many short, discount flights throughout Indonesia, Garuda provided free drinks and a meal. I'll choose Garuda anytime it shows up in my flight searches.
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Garuda Indonesia is a proud alliance member of the SkyTeam network. Passengers will enjoy more flexibility, convenience, gain access to more destinations with even more frequencies and connectivity.
The world-class airline alliance spans almost every corner of the globe and members will reap the rewards from SkyTeam's extensive 1,000 plus destination network. Other benefits include flying with Garuda's member airlines, access to exclusive airport lounges and the frequent flyer program!
Garuda's frequent flyer GarudaMiles program, rewards their loyal customers around the globe with a variety of exclusive awards. It's easy, just earn miles when you fly with Garuda and enjoy the fantastic offers on offer from their partner airlines. The accumulated miles are redeemed for award tickets to members desired destinations. There is even the option available to upgrade awards from Economy to Business Class on select flights. Both awards are transferable, so members have the option to pass them onto family, friends or colleagues to enjoy the rewards.
Not only will members enjoy the GarudaMiles benefits, but they'll travel with ease alongside airport privileges ranging from: special check-in counters at the airport, priority waitlist on ticket reservations and baggage handling, extra baggage allowance and access to Garuda Indonesia airport lounges worldwide. Every journey is a rewarding, enjoyable experience as a GarudaMiles member. Best yet, there's no joining fee just head across to the Garuda Indonesia website to enrol and check out their Membership Tier and Benefits.
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When flying with Garuda Indonesia one of the world's leading airlines, passengers will experience one of the most modern and advanced airline fleets in Asia. The full-service airline features Economy, Business (re-branded as Executive class) and First Class areas with more than 100 new planes. The average age of Garuda's fleet is 5.4 years.
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Garuda Indonesia is a full service airline with premium economy products onboard. The airline has made significant advances with safety and public perception, always striving for the best in customer service and passenger comfort. The Indonesian airline is IOSA Approved, FAA Endorsed and permitted to fly in the EU airspace, where most Indonesian airlines are banned. Garuda Indonesia is currently ranked 8th among the World's 10 Best Airlines and proudly ranked 1st for Best Cabin Crew (two years running) at the annual World Airline Skytrax Awards. There has been steady growth of the Indonesia airline over the past 40 years and after its rebirth, Garuda is rapidly emerging as one of the world's great global airlines.
With an impressive and steady growth, the Indonesian airline over the past 40 years boasts an increasing number of planes ranging from the Airbus A300, Boeing 737, 747 and 777, Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen and ATR 72 with array of flight destinations on offer. Currently the airline covers 55 cities in Indonesia and 20 international cities with regular scheduled flights to Southeast Asia, East Asia, Australia and Europe. The airline officially joined the SkyTeam global alliance in 2014 to expand its international network even further.
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The aircraft features 428 seats in a two class configuration with 42 seats in Executive (Business) and 386 seats in Economy Class. Also featured onboard the AVOD (Audio and Video On-Demand) entertainment system.
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There have actually been couple of extensive research studies into the success rates of drug rehab programs, however this isn't really due to any absence of info. The fact is that there are numerous types of drug rehabilitation programs with differing success rates, and in many cases, the success or failure of a provided program depends upon the addict's level of severity and dedication. Even the finest inpatient drug rehabilitation program in the world is no match for a drug user who hasn't accepted that they have an issue or is just not prepared to face up to it, so any stats would be deceptive.
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I was AH-MAYYYY-ZED. I was also frightened. But I kept my head down trying not to discover. It wasn't easy. When everybody around me was doing it, I began to wonder if it was business policy. I ended up being confused. So I asked, and then everybody else got puzzled. They didn't seem to understand what I was discussing, or if they did, they didn't appear to understand how to react. It was as if I had stood in the middle of the lunchroom and shouted "the emperor isn't using any clothing", or maybe, "the people are stealing the emperor blind". There was shock, there was discouragement, and pretty rapidly there was getting me out of there.
The most important thing you can do for a teenage drug abuser is to assist, in every possible way (but never ever force!) them to see that they can make better choices on their own. Give them the freedom to make their own options, and to suffer their own consequences. however do not be the one who punishes them.
Private Inpatient Faith Based Drug Rehab
What if we added a few more conditions on to that advertisement, so that in order to get that "Free" million dollars, you needed to learn ways to walk all over once again, you had to spend 3 months in a inpatient rehabilitation centers, and needed to have two more surgeries to repair complications and infections that happened from the original surgical treatment. Then on top of that, explain that their daily activities would need to be permanently changed and they might not play sports, run, jog, ski, play whatever, football and basketball they wanted to do before the accident. How many individuals do you think would still be standing at the door seeking that "Free" million dollars? No one.
The life I live I NOW live by the Faith OF. God. It remains in fact His Faith IN me, and I NOW see Him alive IN me to where I not see any separation in between us.
Your role throughout treatment depends on the program. Some inpatient drug rehab rehabilitation programs ask moms and dads to be present as often as possible so the entire family can feel associated with the rehabilitation progress. Other programs, however, have set times of day for parents to visit and engage their clients in a range of activities and treatment actions throughout the rest of the day.
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July 6th this year there was a hearing and the judge declared that Lohan did breach her parole and she had to serve 90 days in jail. The judge likewise ordered her to do 90 days in an inpatient rehab program. Lindsay Lohan served simply 2 Week in prison in late July and she was instantly required to a UCLA program where she invested simply 23 days. She was bought to send to random drug testing – again.
Programs like Narcotics Anonymous were produced to assist people in kicking their drug routines. If you believe that a program like this that takes a twelve step method will work, you should discover Narcotics Anonymous programs throughout your community. These programs are free, and with the assistance of your peers, you'll hopefully have the ability to overcome your drug habit and stay sober.
To Conclude
Did you know that the tension of coping with a life long addict can quickly take 15 years off of your life? YOU! YOUR LIFE. NOT THEIRS !!! Have you utilized the phrase "this is eliminating me"? It's true. Take control. Call a family conference now.


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Cut the costs of your next woodworking project by using cull lumber. Here's how to snag savings by checking the scrap bin at the home improvement store.
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Use Cull Lumber to Save on Your Next Project
Do you need lumber for an upcoming project, but not keen on paying full price for it? Locate the cull lumber rack at your local hardware store or lumberyard, and see if you can get what you need there.
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What Is Cull Lumber?
Cull lumber is lumber that has been pulled from inventory because it is damaged in some way or is a piece leftover from trimming. It might be warped, have a split in it, or have a chunk missing. Or, it may simply be the leftovers after they made a cut for another customer. Whatever the reason, cull lumber is cheap, cheap, and cheap.
- Cull means to choose or select, especially when separating the preferred from the inferior.
- Other names for cull lumber include culled lumber or scrap bin lumber.
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Prices for Cull Lumber
You will see cull lumber sold in various ways. It may have a standard price per stick no matter the dimensions, such as 51 cents per stick. Or, it could be bundled together and sold by the bundle. You may even see a free scrap bin when they don't want to waste the effort to label and sell it.Continue to 5 of 6 below.
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How to Shop the Cull Rack
Look for wood with damage that would be easy to cut off or work around. If your project doesn't need perfect pieces (such as a cat condo that's going to be covered in carpeting), you don't have to worry about blemishes, but you may not want pieces that are very warped. Then, measure to see if there are enough good board feet past the damaged area to meet your needs. When you find something that works, load it into your cart before someone else gets a chance to grab it. Cull lumber moves quickly.
Don't see everything you need? The cull lumber inventory changes daily, so it may be worth checking back tomorrow.
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Tips for Buying Cull Lumber
- Ask an associate what day(s) the business get its lumber deliveries. This will generally be the best day to visit the cull rack. You will also be able to buy more quantities of similar pieces, such as 2x4 culls from a delivery. If you need more than one or two pieces, this is a good strategy.
- When you see a damaged board in the regular inventory, ask if you can have it at a discount.
- Check the cull rack every time you shop, and build up a stash of discounted 2x4s and other commonly used board sizes. If you have enough storage space for it at home, you will never get stuck paying full price for lumber for small projects.
- At some stores, the clerk has to ring up each piece separately, and you may be able to work a deal on multiple pieces, just ask for the price of an intact board. Don't be afraid to bargain: you are saving the store time and effort while taking their scraps off its hands.


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Cabled Cowl, As Seen on Knitting Daily TV with Vickie Howell Episode 1201
Simona Merchant-Dest, coauthor of The Art of Seamless Knitting, visits to demonstrate working cables in the round and demonstrates a method of working cables without a cable needle (and also shows an ingenious use for a circular needle!). She demonstrates how to shape invisibly within cables in her Cabled Cowl pattern.
About the Cabled Cowl
Designed by Simona Merchant-Dest, excerpted from The Art of Seamless Knitting.
Featured in Episode 1201 of Knitting Daily TV.
A great project for working cables seamlessly, this simple cowl offers lessons in working cable patterns that cross the boundary from one round to the next, transitioning between working in rows and rounds, and decreasing "invisibly" within the purl-stitch background. The bulky yarn creates a soft and cozy neck wrap that knits up quickly-knit it over the weekend and head to work in style Monday morning. Reveal your inner designer by substituting different cables of your own choosing. You can create countless new looks!
Finished Size
About 31. (36, 40, 45, 49, 54)" (80.5 [92, 103.5, 115, 126.5, 138] cm) lower edge circumference and 21 (21, 21, 21, 21, 21)" (54 [54.5, 54.5, 54.5, 54.5, 54.5] cm) long from lowest point of body to neck bind-off. Cowl shown measures 36" (92 cm) at lower edge.
Bulky Weight (#6 Super Bulky).
Shown here: Blue Sky Alpacas Bulky (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 45 yd [41 m]/100 g): #1211 frost, 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Size U.S. 15 (10 mm): 32" (80 cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
8 sts and 13 rows/rnds = 4" (10 cm) in St st.
18-st main cable from chart measures 6" (16 cm) wide.
One 12-st cable repeat from chart measures 4.
About Knitting Daily TV with Vickie Howell
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Knitting Daily TV with Vickie Howell is an exciting needle crafts how-to program on public television covering everything from knitting and crochet to stitching, felting, and spinning. The show guides viewers in learning to make fun yet smart one-of-a-kind designs using the latest products in yarn and fiber. Download free patterns, meet trendsetting knit and crochet designers, and improve or learn new skills and techniques.


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Well isn't Brilyn just the prettiest belle of the ball?
We love the classic, southern feel of the Brawley Estate for both weddings and bridal portrait sessions. This historic home has all the grandeur and classic architecture of an antebellum southern home and the only thing that can makes those front porches even more gorgeous is a girl in white!
Dana did a beautiful job capturing Brilyn's late summer bridal portraits. We suggest scheduling this session 4-6 weeks before wedding day as our bride's one true "dress rehearsal". It is the perfect opportunity to have a trial hair/makeup run, test the fit of her gown and even see a preview of her bridal bouquet. About half of all Old South brides opt for this session and ALL of them are so glad they did. What girl wouldn't love an extra afternoon in the prettiest gown she will ever wear?
Stay tuned for Brilyn and Jack's 9.9.17 wedding day on the blog tomorrow.
Fabulous hair/makeup by Lindsey with Be Pretty, bouquet by Lily Greenthumbs and gown from Hayden Olivia Bridal.


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When things don't go as planned, most people automatically try to figure out why. Of course, it's good to evaluate yourself and look for ways to do better next time, but you have to be careful. It's easy to get stuck in a cycle of overanalyzing, looking where to place the blame, or getting swallowed up in the "whys." Not only is this heading in the wrong direction, but it opens the door to fear which will ultimately paralyze you.
It certainly doesn't take long to slip into the "if only" syndrome … If only I had gone to college, or, If only I had married that person," or, "If only I had qualified for that new home." But realize today that you can't move forward if you're living your life looking backward. You can't change the past, so why not look forward to where God is taking you? It may look as though you missed something good, but remember, God always has something better in store.
Years ago when Joel and I first got married, we decided to buy a home. We found one that looked perfect for us! It was located on a beautiful lot in a neighborhood with other young families, and it had a swimming pool—something I always wanted! We made the best offer we could and prayed that the owners would accept it. Day after day went by, but we didn't hear anything. We kept speaking words of faith, declaring, "This is our house!" No one was living in it at the time, so we would drive over to it in the evening and sit outside studying and dream about it. But, unfortunately the homeowners didn't accept our offer. The door totally closed, and I was so disappointed. In the moment, I thought for sure that was our house! I found myself tempted to say if only we had offered more money. If only we had prayed harder. If only we had acted sooner, on and on. But instead of mourning over what didn't work out, I made the choice to let it go and believe that God had something better in store.
Right after we heard the news about the house, I found another property that caught my attention. It was an old, run-down house on a beautiful lot in a really nice neighborhood. It was actually abandoned with broken windows, no landscaping, and it even had a scarecrow in the kitchen to keep the animals out! It didn't look like much, but deep down I believed it was right for us—not based on what made sense in my head, not based on what I thought I wanted, but based on the supernatural peace I had inside. We put a bid on that house, and sure enough, our offer was accepted.
Truthfully, I wasn't as excited about this house as I was the first one. It didn't have a swimming pool like I dreamed of; instead, it had crooked floors! The foundation was cracked, and some of the interior doors wouldn't close. I had to put blocks under my sofa just to keep it from leaning forward. Friends and family used to make jokes about those crooked floors, but I grew to love that house. I knew God gave us that house, so I wasn't going to look back and focus on what I didn't get. That house didn't look like the "perfect" house, but it was the right place for that season.
We lived in that house for three years, and God blessed us beyond our wildest dreams. We ended up dividing our lot and selling half of it for the same price we originally paid for the entire piece of property! We were able to build a new home for less than what we would have paid for the first house we wanted. God used that crooked-floored house to bring us through a journey of faith. That's where we learned to trust Him and believed that He always knows what's best, even when we weren't getting what we thought we wanted. Even though, in the natural, it looked like we were going backward, that time actually helped us move forward spiritually. Our experience with that house gave us courage to trust God in a new way and equipped us for years down the road when we would take a basketball arena and turn it into a magnificent house of worship!
Today, I'm not living in a house with crooked floors. I'm living in a house more beautiful than I ever dreamed we would own, but I'm convinced that if I would have been unhappy over what didn't work out, my attitude would have kept me from God's best. Today, if you're thinking, Life would have been different if only I had this or if only that had happened, let it go. Trust that God is guiding your steps. It may not make a lot of sense right now, but if you'll let go of those things that didn't work out and stay in faith, He will take you exactly where you need to be.
"No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead" (Philippians 3:13, NLT).
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Jerry Falwell, Jr. announced last week that Glenn Beck will be commencement speaker for Liberty University's May 15th graduation.
What?! Exactly.
There are those of you reading this who like Beck. I hope you will bear with me as I explain why this move is a horrible one on the part of Liberty. Then there are others of you who fail to see the big deal. After all, Liberty has aligned themselves with conservative politics figure heads for the length of their existence. However, this is especially bogus and I will tell you why.
First, let me offer a little background. Three years ago, I was in the market for a distance learning program with an M.A. in Religion. At that time, I was unable to move to a seminary (which would have been ideal) but pursued the M.A. with the goal of career advancement. After doing the appropriate research, I settled on Liberty. I was impressed with the academic rigor necessary to succeed. That the University was more politically conservative than me was inconsequential.
When I learned that Ben Stein was scheduled to speak at my commencement last year, I was amused. I looked forward to the event in hopes that should I nod off during his talk (as I did during his Expelled) that I might be stirred by the sound of him calling my name a la "Bueller, Bueller." In the end, I didn't make it out to Virginia. Stein's Judaism was of no concern to me then, and neither is Beck's Mormonism now.
No, the trouble I have is that the selection of Beck as commencement speaker looks, feels and smells like a big, stinky political statement. This announcement comes just after Beck's ill-spoken rant on the topic of social justice last month in which he suggested that people "flee" their churches if the terminology was employed. SBTS President Al Mohler stated that Beck's comments were "nonsense." Evangelical consensus was that yes, a person should leave a church if that church promotes anything as of greater value than Jesus Christ. Despite Beck's backpedaling, I am not convinced that this was his point.
We would expect little more from Beck, the self-professed "rodeo-clown" but for Falwell to join in like fashion was disheartening. We could reasonably extend to Falwell the benefit of the doubt, not wanting to argue over semantics. While it is haphazard to suggest that all churches talking about social justice bear an ulterior agenda, I could suppose that perhaps he had particular churches in mind, assuming also that Beck had such churches in mind. That seems to me a stretch not entirely inconceivable.
This announcement by Falwell, that Beck will deliver the May 15th commencement address, renders that argument even more implausible. The decision and its implications were undoubtedly considered prior to the announcement. Falwell stated, "Beck is one of the few courageous voices in the national media standing up for the principles upon which this nation was founded."
The political statement is this: not only does Liberty University endorse Glenn Beck, Glenn Beck is deemed by Liberty to be an ideal representative of its identity and values. This is dangerous because his public persona inspires fear, prejudice, and unholy division within the church.
These are not what Jesus values.
I would hope that Liberty would choose, as representative for itself, someone who not only aligns ideologically with them but is also known for caution, clarity, and humility.


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Tips for Beginning to RUN
Running is an awesome sport, and offers the body great exercise. Starting out can be somewhat difficult and uncomfortable for your body. It can take some time for running to feel comfortable and natural for you. The key to becoming a runner is to have patience, and take it slow, gradually increasing speed and distance.
Here are some basics to help you get started running:
1. Start out slow: Do not try to increase your weekly mileage or time by more than 5-10% at a time.
2. Intervals: Start out with a walk/run regimen. Try 5 minutes walking and 2 minutes running, then begin increasing the running and decreasing the amount of walking. Eventually you will be able to run without walking.
3. Change up your routine: Try different routes, and run at different intensities. Following a hard run, do an easy run the next day.
4. Rest: Is different for everyone. For me, it's hard to run more than 3 days in a row straight without having a break. You can cross-train or do core training on off days, or just rest!
5. Cross-training: Do activities like biking or use the ellipitical or stair master, or try swimming. These activities work your muscles but with lower impact.
6. Weight training: Helps build stronger muscles and works your core. Stronger muscles will mean you can run faster!
7. Work on your running form: Good posture is important.
Look ahead: eyes should be focused 10-20 feet ahead of you.
Land midfoot: and then roll to the front on your toes. This will decrease amount of fatigure and avoid your calves from getting tight.
Try to keep your hands at about waist level, and with a 90 degree bend in the arm.
Posture should be straight and erect. Head should be looking forward, your back straight, and shoulders level.
Try to keep shoulders relaxed, and your arms should swing from your shoulder joint.
8. Warm up/cool down: Remember to warm up for 5-10 minutes and cool down. And always stretch. This will help you avoid injuries. Also it is helpful to run for a few minutes before stretching your muscles with then be warm.
9. Local running clubs are great motivators to get you running and keep you running. Look in your area for beginner running groups, or groups that will train you for your first 5k, 10k, etc…
WHAT GEAR do I need?
You have got the idea in your head that you want to compete in your first triathlon. Maybe you are just thinking about it, maybe you have decided on a race, and you have started to research training plans, and then you think…WHAT GEAR do I need.
You see the ads for all the expensive bikes, wetsuits, running shoes, cycling shoes…and you are wondering if you really need all of that.
My advice would be that if this is going to be your first triathlon, keep it simple. It can get expensive to buy all the GEAR, but really you just need the basics.
What you have to have:
- Running shoes: go to a local running store.
- Have someone watch you run, and fit a shoe just for you.
- Very helpful at preventing an injury as you are just starting your tri career.
- Triathlon top/bottoms, or trisuit, or swimsuit
- Swim goggles
- A bike–doesn't have to be fancy, just has to have two wheels and get you to the finish
- Bike and helmet: You don't need a fancy bike, any bike will do!
- Obviously a road or tri bike will be helpful, but you can compete on any bike. (I did my first triathlon on a mountain bike.)
- Get your bike tuned up at a bike shop.
- The pedals with straps are handy at making your pedal stroke more complete.
- Bathing suit, goggles, cap for training
- Race suit or tri top and bottom
- The bottoms have a small pad to help cushion on the bike, they dry quickly for the run
- Miscellaneous: Sunglasses, sunblock, hat, water bottles, energy gels
That's all you need to get started to try your first tri!
Other helpful tips:
Check out your local running store, a lot of them sell triathlon gear. And they can be very helpful at getting you outfitted with shoes and what you need for your race day.


text: What's In This Article Picking a Turkey It's All About the Prep How to Roast a Turkey Other Ways to Cook Turkey How to Carve a Turkey What To Do With Leftovers (If You Have Any) Top So, you've been nominated as this year's Turkey Day host. (Or maybe you volunteered? Awesome. It really is refreshing to not pack up and drive for a one-day event.) Now what? Follow our quick how-to for tips and tricks so you can skip the stress and get straight to enjoying friends, family and YOUR fine food! Picking a Turkey Fresh Versus Frozen While it can be argued a fresh, never-been-frozen turkey is superior, it's not the most critical piece of turkey prep. If your turkey is well seasoned and properly cooked no one will know the difference—so pick one that works for you. A fresh turkey can be kept in the refrigerator for one to two days before serving, so it's your best bet if you're planning on preparing it soon. Frozen turkeys take some time to defrost, but have the benefit of keeping longer: Turkeys can be frozen for up to 12 months and are readily available at your grocer year 'round. Amount per Person More critical is the size of your turkey. It's best to plan for one pound of uncooked turkey per person. This allows enough for your table plus a few leftovers—which is especially nice at Thanksgiving. (Turkeys can weigh anywhere from eight to 24 pounds.) It's All About the Prep Defrosting You should ALWAYS thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator—for a max of four to five days. (See our handy table below for how long to thaw your bird.) Leaving on the counter or in a sink full of water to thaw is a quick way to get food poisoning. No thank you. Another tip: Keeping the turkey in its store packaging is great for defrosting. The wrapping it comes in is designed to keep bacteria out and freshness in. How Long to Thaw a Turkey Turkey Size Defrost Time 8 - 12 pounds 1 - 2 days 12 - 16 pounds 2 - 3 days 16 - 20 pounds 3 - 4 days 20 - 24 pounds 4 - 5 days Brining Brining is a great shortcut to adding a burst of flavor to any cut of meat, not just your Thanksgiving turkey. Here's all you need to know about how to brine a turkey. Dry It Out Also of critical importance is drying out the turkey. This ensures you get a nice crispy skin during roasting. If you're jumping ahead and not brining the turkey (no judgment!) unwrap the turkey and remove the giblets. Check both the neck and end cavity. Then you can simply pat dry with paper towels. No need to rinse. For extra-crispness, refrigerate uncovered overnight. Now, if you're one of those types who doesn't like skin, you should still leave it on and pat try. The skin serves as a protective layer to keep your breast meat tender and moist. Simply remove the skin before serving. If you're dry brining, your turkey should be ready for the next step. Stuffing We're a big fan of skipping this step for a few reasons. 1. Stuffing doesn't add much flavor to the turkey and can even skew your turkey roasting results: Sometimes the turkey is overcooked by the time your stuffing reaches a food-safe 165°F. It takes a while! 2. Stuffing from inside the turkey is often soggy. 3. You always need more stuffing than is able to fit inside the turkey. If you must stuff, consider some rough-chopped aromatics: an onion, apple or citrus like lemon or orange. While you won't eat it, the addition will lend some flavor to your turkey. Instead, try our oven-free slow-cooker stuffing. Life changing. How to Roast a Turkey Now, there are many ways to cook a turkey but our favorite, by far, is a simple roast. Here's how we do it with an 18-pound turkey. Move oven rack to lowest position. Heat oven to 325°F. Place turkey breast side up in a shallow roasting pan, on a rack if you have one. If you're using a disposable aluminum roasting pan, place that on top of a cookie sheet for extra support. Using fingers, gently loosen skin covering turkey breast and thighs. Spread ¼ cup of softened butter evenly under skin. Season the Turkey In a small bowl, combine some simple seasonings. You probably already have these on hand: 1 tablespoon garlic salt, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, 1 ½ teaspoons ground mustard and ½ teaspoon ground red pepper or cayenne. Rub dry mixture all over turkey. Now tuck the wings underneath the back of the turkey. If it looks like your turkey is going to sunbathe in the oven you've done it right. At this point you could truss (tie) together your turkey legs with twine or butcher's string to create a more compact shape. Some say this helps the turkey cook more evenly. Our bird actually came this way. (If you're short on time, skip the trussing step!) Drizzle 2 tablespoons of oil over your turkey. At this point, insert an ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh muscle and does not touch bone. This is our favorite way to ensure the turkey is cooked. The pop-up timers aren't always accurate and a regular meat thermometer takes time to insert and remove—which can influence (delay) your cooking time. Roast the Turkey Now, you're ready for the oven! Roast the turkey uncovered 2 hours. If you've trussed the turkey, you can remove it at this point to allow the inside of the thighs to cook thoroughly and evenly. Roast for an additional 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes OR until thermometer reads 165°F and legs move easily when lifted or twisted. Keep an eye on it. If the skin is browning up too quickly at any point, cover the turkey loosely with foil to prevent over browning. Remember, our oven is set at what might seem like a low 325°F. It's always best to start at a low temperature with a longer cook time. Not only will your turkey will stay more moist at this temperature, but the lower heat also makes it easier to control if the skin crisps or darkens more quickly in spots. If the skin isn't getting crispy enough for your liking, you can always finish with a quick burst of heat at the end without drying out the meat. Once your thermometer reads 165°F, you can remove the turkey from the oven. Tent with aluminum foil and let stand 15 minutes before carving to let the juices evenly redistribute. These instructions are for an 18-pound turkey. Follow this chart for roasting instructions based on the size of your turkey. Whole Turkey (not stuffed) Oven Temp. 325ºF Weight Roasting Time Internal Temp. 8-12 lbs 2.75-3 hrs 165ºF 12-14 lbs 3-3.75 hrs 165ºF 14-18 lbs 3.75-4.25 hrs 165ºF 18-20 lbs 4.25-4.5 hrs 165ºF 20-24 lbs 4.5-5 hrs 165ºF Other Ways to Cook Turkey While roasting is the most traditional way to cook a turkey, sometimes you want to shake things up. Maybe you're short on time? Short on oven space? Or maybe you're just cooking for a few people. Here are other methods worth trying. How to Carve a Turkey Now that your turkey is cooked, it's time to serve it up! Here's the quick run-down of how to do it. Step 1. Separate the white and dark meats. While pulling leg away from body, cut to separate the drumstick from the breast. Repeat on the opposite side. Lift the breast while holding down the legs to separate the top from the bottom. Use one firm cut through the backbone to cut your turkey in half. Step 2. Carve the leg and thigh meat. Now you can pull the thigh away from the leg and cut on the joint to separate. Remove the thigh bone from the underside of the meat. With the skin-side up, cut into slices. Step 3. Carve the breast meat. Cut alongside the ribcage to remove the breast and tenderloin in one large piece. Hold the skin in place as you cut into slices. For even more turkey carving tips and photos, read How To Carve a Turkey. You'll look like a seasoned pro in no time! The whole process can get kind of messy, so we recommend carving in the kitchen before serving. Have your platter nearby, so you can add pieces as you go. Now for the best part: eating! Don't forget some of our favorite turkey companions: What To Do With Leftovers (If You Have Any) If you plan on a pound of uncooked meat per person, you shouldn't have much turkey left over. BUT, you can always plan on the generous side so you DO have some extra turkey for next-day enjoyment. Here are some of our favorite ways to keep the turkey party going.


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RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A team of researchers, led by a plant cell biologist at the University of California, Riverside, has for the first time identified a small RNA species and its target gene that together regulate female germline formation in plants.
"Understanding the mechanisms governing germline formation is crucial to our ability to manipulate plant reproduction for the improvement of agriculture," said Xuemei Chen, a distinguished professor of plant cell and molecular biology, who led the research project.
In both plants and animals, the germline is the lineage of cells that eventually makes the gametes (eggs and sperms). In animals, the germline is set aside (or "specified") early on, during embryogenesis, and does not go on to give rise to "somatic cells" - cells in the body that are not reproductive cells. In plants, on the other hand, the germline is not specified early on. It is produced from somatic cells late in plant development - specifically, in flowers - and is the first step towards sexual reproduction.
The new work not only identifies a regulatory module for an important developmental process, it also implies that there is likely cell-to-cell communications via RNA or protein in this process.
Study results appear June 5 in Current Biology.
Chen explained that small RNAs have been implicated in the process of germline formation in plants, but until now the small RNA species involved, called "tasiR-ARFs," was unknown. Chen and her team found that the tasiR-ARFs regulate germline formation by repressing its target gene Auxin Response Factor 3 (ARF3).
Chen explained that in mutants that fail to produce certain types of small RNAs, more somatic cells become germ cells, suggesting that small RNAs prevent the overproduction of germ cells. By isolating more mutants with germline specification defects, the team found that the mutants provided more clues that, eventually, helped the team identify tasiR-ARFs.
The research was done on Arabidopsis, a model plant used widely in plant biology labs. The findings, however, are most likely to be applicable to other plants because tasiR-ARF is highly conserved.
Chen and her team did not see a defect in male germline in the mutants they studied, but, based on the literature in the field, acknowledge that small RNAs do act in the male germline.
"Quite possibly, in the case of the male germline, a different small RNA species is involved," Chen said.
Chen, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute - Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Investigator and a member of the National Academy of Sciences, was joined in the research by Zhenxia Su (first author of the research paper), Yuanyuan Zhao, Shaofang Li, and So Youn Won at UC Riverside; as well as scientists at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China.
Chen was funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health, the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and the Guangdong Innovation Research Team Fund for this project.
The University of California, Riverside is a doctoral research university, a living laboratory for groundbreaking exploration of issues critical to Inland Southern California, the state and communities around the world. Reflecting California's diverse culture, UCR's enrollment is now nearly 23,000 students. The campus opened a medical school in 2013 and has reached the heart of the Coachella Valley by way of the UCR Palm Desert Center. The campus has an annual statewide economic impact of more than $1 billion.


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Lights Bio
Lights (born April 11, 1987 as Valerie Anne Poxleitner) is a Canadian musician, Singer, and songwriter. Some of her notable singles include "Drive My Soul", "February Air", "Ice", "Second Go", "Toes", and "Up We Go". Lights tours extensively to support her recordings. In 2009, she was awarded the Juno Award for New Artist of the Year.
Starting in early 2008, Lights toured cities in the Great Lakes region, in both Canada and the United States. In late 2008, she toured the United States. In August 2008, Lights signed a record deal with Toronto-based label Underground Operations. She also signed an American partnership deal with Warner Bros. along with Doghouse Records. She toured from January–May 2010 with contemporary synthpop artist Owl City in Canada, the United States, and Europe.
Lights won Indie Awards in the Favourite Solo Artist and Astral Media Radio Favourite Single categories during Canadian Music Week in March 2009 in Toronto. She won the Best New Artist Awards in the Hot AC and CHR categories. All awards were for her debut single "Drive My Soul," except the award for Favourite Solo Artist. In November 2010, her debut album The Listening was given a gold certification by the Canadian Recording Industry Association for sales of 40,000 units.
2006–07: Musical beginnings
Lights began her career on Myspace, accumulating a large following before being signed at the age of 15. In high school, Lights played guitar and sang in the metal band Shovel Face. Lights started her career as a writer for Sony/ATV Music Publishing. She was among the songwriters who composed Music for the television series Instant Star. She and Luke McMaster are credited with composing "Perfect," sung in the role of Jude Harrison on the show by Alexz Johnson.
In late 2006, she worked with Canadian photographer Marc Lostracco to film her very first Music video, "February Air," for a Sony promotion. However, Sony never confirmed with the deal, and it never happened.
In 2007, she was discovered by Jian Ghomeshi, who was her manager until late 2014.
2008–09: Lights and The Listening
Starting in early 2008, Lights toured cities in the Great Lakes region, in both Canada and the United States. In late 2008, she toured the United States.
In August 2008, Lights signed a record deal with Toronto-based label Underground Operations. She also signed an American partnership deal with Warner Bros. along with Doghouse Records. Around the same time, her song "Drive My Soul" got to No.18 in the Canadian Hot 100. After signing with them, her EP was released in stores on September 16. Her second single, "February Air," sold 12,000 copies. In early 2008, "February Air" was in a commercial for Old Navy. It was released in December 2008.
Lights contributed vocals in Ten Second Epic's song "Every Day" and appeared in their Music video. The song appeared on the Big Shiny Tunes 14 compilation album and the Music video was nominated for Best Independent Music Video at the 2010 MuchMusic Video Awards. She is also featured on the soundtrack (songs "Ben" and "Climbing") for the 2008 Canadian film One Week, starring Joshua Jackson. She was a guest vocalist on the album A Shipwreck in the Sand, released in 2009 by post-hardcore band Silverstein from Burlington, Ontario.
In 2009, Lights released her third single to Canadian radio stations called "Ice" with a homemade video released on her MySpace. She also released a second video for "Ice" in Canada on November 10, 2009. It was released in the United States on November 11, 2009. On August 10, 2009, her Music video for "Saviour" was released. In an interview for the musical website Hall-Musique, Lights announced she was hoping to release her debut album in Europe by early 2010.
In March, Lights was named on the American Music website Shred News's 10 Artists to Watch in 2010.
While touring in the summer on the 2009 Vans Warped Tour, Lights's single "Saviour" premiered on Canadian radio stations on July 6, 2009. The song is from her first full-length album, The Listening, which was released on September 22 in Canada. It was released on October 6 in the United States after she left Underground Operations for her own record label, Lights Music Inc. The cover for the album was also released. According to Lights, the entire artwork was inspired by Watchmen, 28 Days Later, and Sailor Moon.
In September 2009, Lights toured with the British band Keane on their Canadian/Pacific Northwest tour. In late 2009, Lights toured all around the United States and Canada with Stars of Track and Field.
2010–2013: Acoustic EP, Siberia, Siberia Acoustic, and tour
She toured from January–May 2010 with contemporary synthpop artist Owl City in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Lights is featured on Owl City's song "The Yacht Club" on his album All Things Bright and Beautiful which was released on June 14, 2011, as well as appearing in the Music video for another one of Owl City's songs "Deer in the Headlights." Plans for future duets are in the works. She was also in the summer 2010 Lilith Fair official lineup. She went on a two-week solo UK tour in May 2010 being supported by fellow Canadian artist Rich Aucoin for most of her shows. Additionally, Lights was a special guest for pop-rock band Hedley's The Show Must Go… On the Road Tour, as well as These Kids Wear Crowns.
Lights released an acoustic EP titled Acoustic in July 2010. Her debut for the album was at the University of Waterloo, where she had received most of her inspiration for the album. That same month, she began her six-date tour around the US, performing her songs acoustically. In September, she toured with Hedley for eight dates on the Ontario leg of their Canadian tour. In October 2010, Bring Me The Horizon's album There Is a Hell, Believe Me I've Seen It. There Is a Heaven, Let's Keep It a Secret featured Lights as a guest vocalist on the songs "Crucify Me" and "Don't Go." She is also featured on The Secret Handshake's song "Used to be Sweet" from their album Night and Day.
In October 2010, Lights released "My Boots." She also left on her headlining tour with Jeremy Fisher.
On June 18, 2011 at the Utopia Music Festival, Lights performed three new songs called "Toes," "Where the Fence is Low," and "Everybody Breaks a Glass."
The single "Toes" was released on August 16, 2011 as the first single to Lights' second studio album, Siberia. After signing with Last Gang Records her album was delayed due to criticism from the label executives. Though reluctant to share full details of delays, the shift in style to a more gritty sound was a risk worried about by Last Gang Records. The full-length album was released online in the US and Canada on October 4, 2011 and went on iTunes stores in Australia on October 28. Siberia received positive reviews from many critics and was nominated for a Juno Award for Best Pop Album of the Year. Lights says her favorite song on Siberia is "Flux and Flow."
In July 2012, Lights' husband revealed that she was working on an acoustic version of Siberia. She seconded this by posting a photo on Twitter shortly after with a piano and acoustic guitars with the caption, "My station today. Kind of intimidating…"
On March 15, 2013, Lights released an acoustic version of "Cactus in the Valley" featuring Owl City as a single in the UK.
Siberia Acoustic, was released on April 30, 2013, and reached Number 7 in Canada. She toured select dates around North America in support of the album, with Dear Rouge opening select dates and Lianne La Havas opening other select dates.
2014–2015: Little Machines
In July 2014, Lights started a 10-day countdown on her social media accounts, and on July 23, her album, Little Machines, became available for pre-order on iTunes with its lead single, "Up We Go", available to download. The album was released on September 23 in the US and Canada. "Running with the Boys" impacted radio in early 2015 as the second official single, while "Portal" and "Same Sea" have received promotional releases.
On September 3, 2014 the Music video for "Up We Go" was released. This video was filmed all in one take and currently has more than 2.5 million views.
On October 31, 2014, Lights parted ways with her long-time manager Jian Ghomeshi.
In 2015 the artist continued touring extensively in large venues such as Old National Centre in Indianapolis in support of her most recent album.
In June 2015, Lights posted a photo on her Facebook. and Instagram. that hinted she may be working on an acoustic version of Little Machines. This was then confirmed in several interviews, although it is said to be an orchestral-like mix of tracks off of the album. There will be 8 tracks from Little Machines, as well as two unheard tracks.
Midnight Machines (the acoustic follow up to Little Machines) was released on April 8, 2016.
Avatars of Lights with her band and her songs "Same Sea" and "Up We Go" were featured in the 2016 video game "LOUD on Planet X".
2016–present: Midnight Machines
On April 8 Lights' new extended play Midnight Machines was released. The track listing includes six acoustic renditions along with two new songs.
Lights short bio
Name: Lights
Birthdate: 1987/04/11 (32 years old)
Lights is a Canadian musician, singer and songwriter known for singles Drive My Soul, February Air, Second Go, Toes, Up We Go and Running with the Boys.


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But let it be said, that advASCIIdraw is not dead!
In fact, just last week I got a feature request.
So, after all this time, I got out my compiler, my IDE and other custom tools, and here we are:
New feature: Text export.
As the name suggests, you can now export your images as clear text, to do with as you please.
Full change log:
- ADDED layer and selection text export, accessible through both the 'export' menu and console
- ADDED console commands:
Now, this update does not mean that I will again start working on advASCIIdraw as a full time thing, however it does mean that if there are features that you guys would like to see included, and that are not too difficult to implement, I would be more than happy to serve.
And on a last note, for those of you that are interested what I am spending my time on these days, check out the game I am currently working on:
Our first (closed) alpha will be released very soon, so keep an eye out and maybe you can join in on the play testing!


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Dick Clark stars in Retro World, a social game featuring Elvis, Belushi
Yeah, that one. Now that Entertainment Games's first social endeavor is out in the open, Clark said that his likeness from the '70s and '80s will serve as the game's tutorial. Of course, Retro World is looking to hit the growing 40 plus demographic of social gamers.
"The idea of using past images of myself to guide players through a current online social game is a very innovative approach that I found intriguing," Clark said. "I look forward to serving as your host on this nostalgic and ground-breaking gaming experience."
According to Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Games president Gene Mauro said Clark might even become a playable character in the game along with Elvis, Belushi and more retro celebrities down the line. Because this was made possible through a licensing deal with Dick Clark productions, the company will sell Dick Clark-themed items to players within the game. We've certainly heard of social games centering around a single brand or even a single celebrity, but a project that looks to capture the power of numerous celebs from the '50s, '60s, '70s, and '80s at least gets points for originality on paper.
Would you dig a game that took you back through the years of your youth? With so much nostalgia and star power, could Retro World make a dent in the success of the top social game makers? Sound off in the comments. Add Comment.


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We are Mike and Jacqueline Turner. We established Jam Eton in 1994, originally as Eton Applied Arts. Our bright and contemporary gallery is situated in the heart of Eton; just five minutes walk from Windsor Castle and Eton College.
Jacqueline is a ceramicist, trained at the Royal College of Art, and Mike an engineer with an uncanny skill in cross-section diagrams and a keen eye for detail. Jacqueline wanted a base to expand her business designing, making and selling ceramics... but it didn't stop there.
Here at Jam, we exhibit and sell exclusive, handpicked contemporary jewellery, studio glass and ceramics, and prints, along with functional design pieces for the home.
Together, we're passionate about good quality design and innovation, and items that are contemporary, unique and striking – in a nutshell, we only sell what we love!
Over the past 22 years we have constantly developed and broadened the range of work we offer.
Like each of our pieces, we handpicked a great team to work with and who each share our passion for British craft. From left to right: Machi de Waard, Shelly Roberts, Mike Turner, Jacqueline Turner and Loren Stone.
Thanks to all our past customers.