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Friday, February 17, 2006
Lesbian Customer Screwed Over by Overstock.com
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It's all about the "Oh damn, you're screwed" for Heather who tried to buy some perfume for her girlfriend (yes, that kind of girlfriend). She could've gone down the road to the department store but was enticed by the online retailer's promise to have it delivered on time for Valentine's day. Needless to say, it didn't happen. She took her case to Overstock's customer service chat bots who display an extremely disarming and hilarious void of concern for her angst and their fumble. Full transcript, as posted to Craigslist: Portland, after the jump.
****Welcome to Overstock.com Customer Service, you are now chatting with Fiona.***
Fiona: Thank you for visiting Overstock.com. How may I help you today?
You: I was supposed to receive an item today which shows it only left IL this morning
Fiona: I'd be glad to help you with that.
Fiona: Could you please give me the order number that you are referring to?
You: it was one of the guaranteed by valentines day, well its valentine's day and I don't have the item
You: ********
You: I also only received 5 of the 6 coasters that I was sent
You: Hello? Anyone actually there?
Fiona: Thank you for the order number. I am really sorry for the delay.
Fiona: May I ask which is the item that you haven't received?
You: the Versace perfume which was supposed to be guaranteed by today now I don't have a present for my gf
Fiona: Please stay online while I check that for you.
Fiona: Thank you for staying online.
Fiona: May I ask whether the item was having the icon showing the guaranteed delivery by Valentine's day?
You: yes it had the icon which is why I bought it from you as it's her favorite perfume
Fiona: Thank you for the information.
Fiona: I have verified the tracking for this item.
Fiona: As per the tracking it has a rescheduled delivery date of 02/17/2006.
You: I thought that you had a guaranteed by valentines day? That's today! What am I supposed to tell my girlfriend?
Fiona: I am really sorry.
Fiona: I can certainly understand the way you feel.
You: sorry? how's that supposed to help me
You: really? did you order something promised by today that you didn't receive?
You: what kind of guarantee is that
Fiona: We are really sorry that we are not able to deliver the item as guaranteed.
You: when I check the shipping it said that it was being shipped ground which worried me and now with good reason
You: so what happens now
You: why make guarantees
You: why was half my order expedited but the one thing I needed to day, which was guaranteed BY today, isn't going to be here for another 3
You: that makes no sense
Fiona: I can really understand your frustration.
You: but what are you going to do for my frustration
Fiona: I would have felt the same, if I were in your situation.
You: please stop trying to empathize my situation
You: I'd like to know what action will be taken
Fiona: As the carrier has rescheduled the delivery of the item due to some reason, we are unable to do any thing.
You: but you sent it ground, when it was supposed to be expedited shipping
Fiona: Are you sure that the item was having the icon showing the guaranteed delivery by Valentine's day?
You: I'm positive, I was going to buy it from the store a few miles away but I was guaranteed to receive it from Overstock by TODAY, funny how I constantly have to reiterate that point
You: It was cheaper and I had a guarantee so I went through you
Fiona: Sorry for the inconvenience caused.
You: so you're not going to do anything for me other than apologize
Fiona: Please be informed that if the carrier won't have re-scheduled the delivery, you would have received the item by today.
You: I hope it was worth losing business because I spend quite a bit of money here and this is just ridiculous
Fiona: But due to some reason, they have re-scheduled the delivery.
You: saying sorry and empathizing may work in classes but not in real life
You: but you sent it ground not 2nd day air
You: with less than a week you sent it ground
Fiona: I do understand your frustration.
You: quit saying that
You: you don't understand
You: that's what you take classes on dealing with difficult guests for
You: I know I've been to plenty of them
You: but they also teach you that you should try and resolve the situation which you're not doing
Fiona: As the carrier has re-scheduled the delivery, we are unable to do something.
You: you just keep repeating empathetic responses
You: unless
You: are you really a person?
You: or are you automated just giving out prompted responses
Fiona: Yes, I am a real person.
You: so why do you keep saying the same thing over and over
You: what resolution does that bring?
You: do I really need to phone to speak to someone?
You: hello?
Fiona: I am really sorry. I understand that the inconvenience cannot be compensated.
You: why can't it?
You: you had a guarantee that you couldn't back up for WHATEVER reason
Fiona: If you don't receive the item by today, please get back to us once you receive the item.
You: you shouldn't be placing blame on a carrier when you sent it by inadequate freight
Fiona: We will help you to return the item for a refund.
You: refund?
You: broken guarantee and returned item for refund
You: that's your standard practice
You: that isn't trying to make a bad situation better
You: or trying to regain customer loyalty
Fiona: The best I can do at this point of time is to issue a $2.95 coupon to your account as compensation for the inconvenience caused.
You: $2.95? For that fact that I have to tell my girlfriend on valentine's day that she's just going to have to wait because overstock made a promise that they couldn't keep
You: WOW Now that is customer service
You: I don't know if you've ever heard of it but I'm going to make a rant on Craigslist that may just do some justice to the customer service that I've received today Thank you OVERSTOCK!
Fiona: Heather, let me check what best I can do for you.
Fiona: I would request you to stay online.
Fiona: This will take 2 minutes.
Fiona: Is that ok with you?
You: glued to my bloody seat mate
Fiona: Thank you for staying online.
Fiona: Heather, I have checked this issue with my Supervisor and we can issue a coupon of $5.00 to your account right away.
Fiona: If after you wish to return the item, after you have received it, please let us know….
You: I'll have to think about it
Fiona: We will send you a free shipping label to you to return the item and we will issue the refund you after we have received the item.
You: the $5 is helpful but I don't know if it's really what I'd call compensation for something so horribly done
You: Now I have to go out and spend an extra$20 on the normal one because it wasn't here in time like promised
You: I don't even want to go into the fact that part of one item is incomplete right now
You: just a bit too devastated by what I have to go do now to make things right
Fiona: Well, I just checked with my Supervisor and we will issue the amount of $10.00 to your account.
Fiona: Is that ok with you?
You: that's fine
Fiona: In that case, please stay online while I add the coupon to your account right away/
You: look Fiona, though that's probably not your name, I'm not trying to take this out on you
You: companies just shouldn't make promises that they can't keep and then just say sorry
You: its bad business practice
Fiona: I understand your concern and I am really sorry for the inconvenience this has caused to you.
Fiona: I know this inconvenience cannot be compensated.
Fiona: Let me assure you that this usually doesn't happen and I am sorry that this happened in your case.
You: do you have a list that you type these off of?
Fiona: Well, we do see that some times because of some technical issues or some shipping concerns, the items are not delivered on time.
Fiona: But we make sure that we accept the returns on the items if they are delivered late.
You: what on earth are you talking about?
Fiona: This usually doesn't happen though.
Fiona: Because, we had great success with our carriers for our deliveries.
You: please don't go explaining policies if you try to apologize more you're just going to upset me again
Fiona: I am sorry that your item has still not been delivered to you on time.
You: I know what your policies are
Fiona: Heather, I am sorry that you are not happy about this.
You: you're sure that you're a bona fide human being
You: your responses make no sense
Fiona: May I know if you wish to return the item, so that I can make a note to your account about this?
You: I don't know yet
Fiona: And we will send you the return free shipping label to you if you wish to return the item.
You: I have to go and find out if the store still has the perfume in stock
You: you can't be real
Fiona: You may check the item and may compare the prices on our site too.
You: WHAT?
You: Isn't the whole entire point that it was supposed to be here today and it's not now you're telling me to check the site! Okay either you're an automated system which is really starting to make me angry or you're just not that intelligent
You: so which one is it?
Fiona: Heather, is there anything else that I can assist you with today?
You: did you just read what I wrote
You: I'd like to know why you said that I could compare item and price on your website
Fiona: I am sorry for that.
You: on an item that wasn't delivered from your website
You: but why
You: don't tell me you're sorry tell me why you wrote it
Fiona: I mean to say that you may compare the price mentioned for the item on our site with any local retail shop.
Fiona: I am sure, you will find some difference.
Fiona: Are you with me?
You: no not really as I said earlier it's more expensive in the store
You: that's why I ordered it from you
Fiona: Well, this item is one of our fastest selling item on our site and that this the reason the item is no longer in stock.
You: so did you credit my account
You: I thought that you said that it was a carrier issue
Fiona: Yes, I have issued the coupon amount of $10.00 to your account.
Fiona: Heather, is there anything else that I can assist you with today?
You: was it a carrier issue or was it a stock issue
Fiona: Yes, it is of carrier and I see that your item was shipped on time from our warehouse.
Fiona: I am sorry that the carrier has not delivered the item yet.
You: whatever it's not here like promised I get $10 on my account get to go buy another present for my gf and you get to talk to someone else in the same position as me who's super pissed off for your broken promises
You: Have a Wonderful Valentine's Day! May yours be as fun filled an exciting as mine
Fiona: I wish I had my Valentine.
Fiona: Happy Valentine's day Heather.
Fiona: Heather, is there anything else that I can assist you with today?
You: Obviously not
Fiona: Thank you again for visiting Overstock.com. Have a great day! Bye!
***Chat session has been terminated by the Overstock Service representative.***
* this is in or around Hades near the river styx


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Paxos | Ionian Islands
A speck of land between sea and sky just off Corfu's southern tip, the verdant island of Paxos boasts heavenly shores with emerald waters, charming miniature villages and picturesque ports that are impossible not to fall in love with.
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The scenery is mesmerising; lush slopes that roll down to the Ionian, long stretches of white sand, unexplored coves hidden in the greenery, picture-perfect villages nestled along the coastline. In Paxos, man's presence is weaved into the island's wilderness creating a place of harmony and relaxation.
GaiosThe stunning seaside village of Gaios will leave you in awe from the moment you sail into the emerald green waters of the fjord that leads to its port. A traditional village bursting with greenery, Gaios's natural beauty can only be matched by its tranquil, subtly cosmopolitan vibe.
AntipaxosJust opposite the coast of Paxos lies the tiny islet of Antipaxos, a diminutive paradise with heavenly beaches and waters that are so clear you can see every grain of sand, every shell and every tiny fish at the seabed.
Paxos Music FestivalAn exquisite classical music festival, that takes place from late August to early September. The festival includes a series of concerts and workshops that take place at the villages of Gaios, Logos and Laka.
The West CoastThe west coast of Paxos is wild, with steep cliffs and a number of underwater caves. Submarine Papanikolis hid in the cave of Ipapandi during World War II. Spilaio Galazio is a series of three caves, one of which you can visit by boat. Ortholithos is an imposing rock that rises out of the azure waters, hiding a vast underwater cave.
Paxos seems to have jumped out of a fairytale. Gaios is the spectacularly beautiful capital and port of the island. Its neoclassical houses, tinted in fading pastel shades, are dotted amidst greenery so lush that it seems unreal.
The promenade is filled with sailboats and yachts that rock gently in the water. Sit at one of the cafes with the yachting crowds, visit the old port, the church of Analipsi and the museum, where you can learn about the island's history. When the sun goes down, head to Laka or Logos to feast on delicious local food and sip cocktails under the stars.
Magazia and Ozias are two charming villages in the west of the island. From Magazia, you can visit Erimitis, Kastanida and Ortholithos. At Ozias you can visit the ruins of the churches Agia Marina and Agios Stefanos and the tiny islets of Mogonisi and Kaltsonisi.
The nearby islet of Antipaxos, a tiny sanctuary of breathtaking natural beauty that boasts one of the country's best beaches, is perfect for day trips. And, of course, the island's spectacular, crystal clear, emerald green waters make it ideal for diving and snorkeling.
You can either fly to Corfu and then cross to Paxos by ferry (the ride takes 50 mins – 1.5hrs depending on the vessel), or drive to Igoumenitsa and then take a ferry to get to the island. The ride will take you about 2hrs.
Set amidst lush vegetation, white coasts and transparent waters, all luxury villas in Paxos are a delight for the senses. Although just a spot on the map, this exotic destination boasts some of the top luxurious private villas in Greece. Indulge in the alluring beauty of its unspoiled settings by choosing one of our luxury villas with a swimming pool dive into the magical, serene ambience of northern Ionian.

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Are copper pots dangerous? Should I be worried about bone loss? We break down the confusion over many health issues and give you the facts (and helpful how-tos) to remain safe and vibrant at every age.
Contrary to conventional wisdom, straight crunches aren't the only (or even the best) way to strengthen your abs. You miss an important muscle -- the transversus abdominis, the deepest ab muscle -- when you focus solely on this one move.
Doctors now say adults should get at least 1,000 IU (found in most milk) and seniors should aim for 2,000 IU -- well above the current recommended "adequate intake" of 400 IU. The new recommendations come from the realization that vitamin D affects almost every organ in the body.
Choose wraps made from LDPE, such as those from Glad or Saran, since PVC contains the known carcinogen vinyl chloride. If you can't find "LDPE" or "No. 4" (in the chasing-arrows symbol on the box), don't buy it until you've checked with the company online or over the phone. If you buy plastic-wrapped meat or cheese, trim areas exposed to wrapping (since it's often PVC) and store the remainder in glass or ceramic. For freezing, try tempered glass; parchment paper works for shorter periods. In the microwave, use ceramic or glass covers; wraps can melt and release chemicals upon contact with hot foods and liquids.
Women start to lose bone mass as early as age 35, so it's imperative to start following preventive measures as soon as possible. After all, our bones carry us around our whole lives; they need a little love in return. To give back, try our weight-bearing exercise routine.
While those heart-shaped boxes of milky, cream-filled bonbons don't qualify, recent studies show that pure dark chocolate is actually good for you.
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When the label appears on packaged foods, buyer beware. Many manufacturers capitalize on the word to sell nutritionally deficient products, say experts. "Organic junk food is still junk food," explains Marion Nestle, Ph.D., M.P.H., professor of nutrition at New York University and author of "What to Eat." Take organic Oreo-like cookies. "They sound healthier, but with all the sugar and oil, they are just a disguised version of the same thing," says Klauer -- albeit minus the pesticides. So how can you avoid the organic trap? First, read labels. And use common sense. "Ask yourself before you eat something, 'What benefit does it have to my body?' If you can't come up with anything, don't eat it."
Good fats such as omega-3 fatty acids, which the body can't produce on its own, help with brain function and children's development, and they may stave off heart disease and arthritis. In the kitchen, use extra-virgin olive oil for dressings and low-heat dishes and grapeseed or expeller-pressed, organic canola oil for high-heat cooking. A lot of refined vegetable oils (corn, safflower) are high in omega-6s, which are pro-inflammatory -- low-level inflammation may contribute to disease. Packaged foods are a major source of unhealthy oils, so read ingredient lists carefully.
There's no such thing as a chill pill, but these foods contain body-boosting nutrients that help soothe stressed-out nerves. Stress fighters such as avocados, baked potatoes (with skin), bananas, chick peas, and yellow-fin tuna contain vitamin B6. Stress depletes B6, which helps produce serotonin, a calming neurotransmitter. (Talk to your doctor about proper dosages if you take supplements; it is possible to get too much of a good thing.)
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VegTrug™ Raised Bed Planter, Small
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- Summary
Plant and harvest vegetables at a comfortable height in this sturdy raised planter. The deep V-shaped bed provides a range of soil depths to suit the preferences of deep-rooted vegetables like tomatoes, ground-hugging herbs like thyme and everything in between. Because it's portable, you're free to move the planter to take advantage of microclimates as seasons change as well as to accommodate changing outdoor spaces.
- Elevated design minimizes discomfort of bending over and helps keep pets and pests out.
- V-shaped bed provides ideal growing conditions for a range of plants.
- Small enough to fit small outdoor spaces with enough capacity to yield an abundant harvest.
- Crafted of FSC-certified sustainable fir.
- Treated with a food-safe water-based wood preservative.
- Includes a fitted, breathable fabric liner for drainage.
- Replacement drainage liners are available (sold separately).
- Simple assembly required.
- Dimensions & More Info
- Predrilled for easy assembly; all hardware included
- Small: 41" x 30" x 32" high overall; 7 1/2 cu.-ft. cap.
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UPS can deliver most in-stock items within 3–5 business days. UPS is unable to deliver to P.O. boxes.
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For an additional charge of $26 per address, we can expedite delivery to most destinations. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states.
Orders received by 9:00 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday will arrive the next business day; orders placed Friday through Sunday will arrive on the following Tuesday.
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Rated 2 out of 5 by katie123 from Poor Quality The wood seems very cheap: a piece of the end broke off and a couple nails split the wood. Ultimately, we got it together and hopefully it will hold up, but i can't believe I paid almost $300 for something that does not have the best quality. Also the directions weren't the clearest.Date published: 2017-02-26Rated 1 out of 5 by elguy from Not the same VegTrug I bought several of these 3 years ago. Sturdy units that have held up amazingly well being outside year round. The one I just received is a horrific knockoff of the original. MADE IN CHINA is printed on every piece, the wood is low quality (almost balsa wood like) and split with every screw. The side panels were different lengths and the main support beam was shorter than the panes so there is a gap between the ends. The wood is so soft that the pre-assembled pieces had the screws popping out because its not firm enough to hold them in place. I would disassemble it and return it, but its not worth all the effort. I willuse this one for a year or two before it collapses and rots and throw it away. If you had past experience with these, they are not the same.Date published: 2016-03-29Rated 4 out of 5 by JeffCSprings from Recommend VegTrug Raised Bed for your gardening Rabbits, squirrels, and an occassional deer or two frequent my back yard and have made in-ground vegetable gardening impossible, so we assembled our VegTrug on my patio, just below my kitchen window and we've found it be a convenient and safe location to grow our veggies!Date published: 2015-07-15Rated 4 out of 5 by Colleen612 from Perfect for a vegetable garden The product is made of a beautiful, high quality wood and was easy to put together. For the money spent, I was impressed when it was all put together. It is sturdy. With a deck in the backyard, it's difficult to plant vegetables but this was perfect for what I wanted. If I'm being really picky here, the only thing I'd say that's annoying is the liner. I can't seem to get it to stay properly without falling and it somewhat takes away from appearance.Date published: 2015-07-06Rated 5 out of 5 by kad321 from Raised gardening Best idea ever. Can garden while I stand and keep a close eye on all of the veggies and herbs. Great for us elderly and those unable to bend to the ground any more.Date published: 2015-06-10Rated 4 out of 5 by JCJC from Hard to assemble sqaure/level and few wood defects Bought 2 small units for wife. Wood is sort of lightly treated pine more grayish than shown on website. Wonder how wood will weather in elements but I'll be optimistic. Nice design & included liner great idea(no need to buy extra). Assembly hard to do correct as structure difficult to square/level so finished unit isn't warped/uneven & rock/wobble. Use a level & assemble on hard flat surface. Better to have helper holding parts plum/level as you add screws/hardware and tighten things up. Pay attention to directions leaving bolts loose until end allow you re-adjust joints before tightening. Back edge wouldn't line up on one of mine & had few knots in wood blocked screws. Annoying plastic feet fit loose and fall off when unit is moved. Small unit 7.25 cub/ft capacity spec'd on web is high. Bought organic mulch & topsoil mixed 40/60. Used 3x1.5cub/ft bags organic mix + 7x1.0cub/ft bags topsoil for two. Works out to only 5.75 cub/ft total per small planter filled to 2" of top as per spec.Date published: 2015-05-12Rated 3 out of 5 by Consumerist from Not as pictured Well I must say when I buy something online it is most important that the picture be a good representation of what I am purchasing. What I received was not what is pictured here. There was a small and medium choice and assumed the picture with the three legs was what I received but simply is not. There must have been some design modification in construction and the appearance is different. Think WS should update their photos of what they are giving you when they sell it. As far as the rest it is extremely soft wood and mine did come with a split side piece that had cracked when put together in the factory but got through quality control. If it existed. Did manage to repair with a little silicone. Took about 45 minutes to put together and have loaded it up but cannot offer long term review yet but remain hopeful.Date published: 2015-05-11Rated 5 out of 5 by fleur4 from Perfect little garden for me. I was interested in having a vege. garden, but did not want to bend down on the ground and dig up the yard since I was not sure if my interest last next year. So this raised bed garden is so suitable for me. The construction was straight forward. Very sturdy. Definitely you have to have the liner to go with. I have lettuce, carrot, sweet pepper, pea, spinach so far. It is not much, but very pretty to look at, too.Date published: 2015-05-08
What are the dimensions of the bottom of each leg? (Want to attach casters to make moving easier.) Also, the picture is of a Wallvegtrug, but the dimensions are of a small veg trug. Just want to confirm exactly which container this is before purchase.Hi Catherine, This is the small size VegTrug. We do not recommend adding casters, based on the weight of the planter after it is filled with soil and plants. If you add casters and change the original item, it will void any warranty thru VegTrug.Date published: 2019-10-16


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CALGARY — The father of a young man stabbed to death at a house party says his boy was the poster child for the kind of son every parent wants.
Bruce Rathwell told mourners at his son Zackariah's funeral Tuesday that the young man was athletic, artistic, loved music and spent years as a Boy Scout.
A display at the front of the Calgary chapel was a testament to the 21-year-old's interests and accomplishments. It included three guitars, a Boy Scouts uniform, rugby jersey, hockey equipment and skates. There was also a large photograph and what appeared to be a self portrait
A bronze plaque with Zack's hand and footprint as a baby was also on view.
"Zack was just so adorable as a young boy. Zack was the poster child that every parent wished for,'' said Rathwell, who was wearing a Boy Scouts uniform and a kilt.
"May you all take a piece of Zackariah James Rathwell in your hearts, wherever you go. We all love you Zackariah. Sleep tight my little bear. Pleasant dreams. Don't forget mummy and daddy love you with all of our hearts.''
Rathwell recalled his son was 10 pounds when he was born, but had a small tear in his lung so had to be put into an incubator.
"So off he goes to the ICU to literally be shoehorned into an incubator that is used for preemies,'' he said with a smile.
"I see all these little, little babies in their incubators and all of a sudden, over in the corner, there's this child stuffed into an incubator.
"The first thing he does as a baby is demonstrate early that 'I'll do things my way.'''
Rathwell, a promising musician with the band Zackariah and the Prophets, was stabbed to death along with four others last week at a get-together to celebrate the end of classes.
His mother, Ronda-Lee Rathwell, said the past week has been the hardest of her life, although hanging out with Zack's friends has made it easier. She said they introduced her to a "whole new Zack.''
"I have fallen in love with my son all over again. I thought Zack was a really great kid and on his way to becoming an amazing man. But ... after all the outpouring of love and stories I've heard ... I've come to realize he was an even better person than I thought he was,'' she said, choking back tears.
"`I love you forever. As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be,'' she concluded, quoting from the popular children's book "Love You Forever'' by Robert Munsch.
A photo tribute was played as music recorded by Zackariah and the Prophets played in the background.
Another party-goer, 22-year-old Matthew de Grood, is charged with five counts of first-degree murder. He appeared in court Tuesday and was ordered to undergo a 30-day assessment to determine whether he is mentally fit to stand trial.
De Grood, the son of a senior Calgary police officer, was wearing blue coveralls when he appeared in court earlier in the day via closed-circuit television.
He could be seen leaning against a wall and occasionally touching his face, which had cuts and scrapes from when he was taken down by the canine unit during his arrest.
He only spoke once, replying "Yes, sir'' when Judge Jim Ogle asked if de Grood could see and hear him.
The accused is to return to court May 22. He will continue to be held at the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre, where he's been since his arrest.
The Crown requested the assessment on the recommendation of a doctor who has been dealing with de Grood.
"The case has been adjourned for a period of 30 days to allow a psychiatrist to assess whether or not the accused is fit to stand trial,'' Crown prosecutor Stephanie Brown told reporters.
"The investigation is still ongoing, so we're unable to provide any further comment on the case at this time. But the family members of the victims will remain updated and we'll be meeting with them in the coming days.''
De Grood's lawyer, Allan Fay, said he's not ruling out a defence of not criminally responsible.
"I'd be foolish to overlook any possibility, especially in a case that on its face is as bizarre as this,'' Fay said outside court.
"We've never seen anything like it in Calgary, and one can't help but look at the case and consider what we know so far and how strange this whole thing is.''
Fay said he's met with de Grood three or four times and his client is doing as well as one would expect under the circumstances. He said he's "obviously apprehensive and concerned but he seems to be holding up.''
He acknowledged it's going to be a tough case for everyone.
"Any homicide is difficult. A homicide this magnified is going to be very difficult ... not only from a logistical point of view, but just the emotional toll it's going to take on everybody involved,'' Fay said.
"It's a horrendous case and it's touched so many lives.''
Rathwell, Jordan Segura, Kaiti Perras, Josh Hunter and Lawrence Hong were all at the party April 15 when they were killed.
Three funerals were held Monday for Segura, Perras and Rathwell's bandmate Hunter. A service for Hong is scheduled for Wednesday.
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New Zealand-based campervan rental firm Tourism Holdings Ltd. (THL) has acquired the Kea motorhome brand in Australia from Kea New Zealand for an undisclosed sum.
Sharechat.co.nz reported that the purchase will add about 5% to THL's Australian fleet of about 1,450 vehicles, according to CEO Grant Webster.
The previous agents for Kea Australia have ceased trading and appointed liquidators for their business.
Webster said the circumstances of the sale meant THL was able to make the acquisition for a favorable price.
THL and Kea New Zealand in February formed a joint venture to run their respective motorhome and campervan manufacturing businesses.
THL has leased enough of the Kea design fleet to ensure there is minimal disruption for existing customers, it said in a statement on Friday (June 15).
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Baby Get Back: My Journey from Motherhood to IRONMAN
The journey begins as our columnist and mother of two explores returning to training after a long hiatus.
by Megan Evoe
Last summer, while pregnant with my second child, I stood out on the IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder course watching in awe as pros and age-groupers alike took on the August heat and hills. Their faces bore looks of determination and pride as they crossed the finish line. I was sold. In that moment that, after nine years since my first and only IRONMAN 70.3 race, I was inspired to be out on that course in 2018.
Living in Boulder, it's hard not to want to compete in IRONMAN races. In one day around town, I can see former and current world champions, the IRONMAN world record holder, and age-groupers who push themselves to their limits to find personal success in triathlon. As a full-time mom and part-time freelance journalist, it's hard not to be motivated by the people I interview or watch compete.
By far the most inspiring triathlete in my life is my husband, Patrick, who just wrapped up his 10th year as a professional triathlete. Being "the wife" pretty much engulfs you in the world of training and racing, and watching him compete with his whole heart and soul has drawn me into the sport more than ever.
Not a newbie
Luckily, I am not a complete novice. After a competitive soccer career, which ended after four seasons at Illinois State University, I turned to running for fitness and fun. I moved to Austin, Texas after two years of teaching and coaching soccer in Chicago, and after a third knee surgery, found myself 25 pounds overweight. I was lucky to find an awesome marathon club there, Twenty-Six-Two, and got hooked on running marathons. It wasn't long before I caught the triathlon bug and quickly decided that I wanted to try the half distance. To date, I have run 20 marathons, one ultra-marathon, and completed seven triathlons.
Let's get physical
In early November, my doctor cleared me to gradually get back into working out. Setting reasonable expectations is going to be key to keeping me happy and sane as I slowly work towards my goal of finishing IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder.
Two years ago, I tried to come back just a couple of weeks after delivering my son and just about destroyed my body. I learned a tough lesson from that experience and made sure to give myself a serious break after baby number two. I still have a few pounds of baby weight that are hanging on for dear life, but as they slowly come off, I am focusing on my progress in strength and endurance instead. Since running is my bread and butter, Pat has me focusing on upping my miles a little each week to avoid any aches and pains. I had an MRI on a nagging knee issue and found out that my kneecap is moving around a bit. With some strengthening exercises, I should be able to manage workouts.
Staying sane
I would be lying if I said carrying extra weight, not being able to fit into my favorite running shorts, or losing my breath during workouts that were once easy hasn't been a challenge. Staying strong mentally is going to be the biggest challenge for me during training. Like many women, I want my "old" body back and to feel like myself again, but the Irish lass in me isn't always patient as my fitness slowly returns. Back in my college days, I wanted to be leaner and faster and ended up developed disordered eating. I finally took control and got some help the year before I got pregnant with my son, but it still haunts me from time to time and it's something I'll need to keep in check. The competitive athlete in me is always there and wants to push myself to the next level.
Juggling act
I am not naive to think that being a full-time mom, writing, and training is going to be a piece of cake. It's not easy for anyone who works, but luckily I'm an early bird. With most races starting at the crack of dawn, this is actually good practice for getting up, practicing nutrition, and getting my groove on. I am happy to have Pat as my coach, because besides knowing what I need to do to get race ready, we'll have to be a team in balancing life and training. Since my kids don't let me call in sick or take a day off, they will no doubt be my first priority, so I will need to be flexible with training.
I get by with a little help
Besides having a stellar coach/husband and living in the mecca of triathlon, my secret weapon is actually something that can't be bought or taught: it's my female friends. I am beyond lucky to have found a supportive group of friends, neighbors, and gym buddies who revel in competition and balance babies and living life in epic fashion. Trying to keep up with former professional triathlete Amanda Lovato, former professional runner Kelly Don, and one of triathlon's best, Rachel Joyce, for "easy" runs, is guaranteed to keep me working hard. Listening to three-time world champ Mirinda Carfrae talk about "not worrying about the baby weight" always gives me a little boost! These women are more than phenomenal athletes. They are amazing friends, pillars of support, and moms who totally understand my need to have this race goal just for myself.
Mirinda Carfrae: "Take it one week at a time and celebrate the improvements and any little victories along the way. You can't look at the big picture while you are focusing on the small goals." Read more...
Rachel Joyce: "Stay on top of your core and strength exercises. I was good and then got complacent and stopped doing these exercises regularly. Sure enough, my lower back started to give me grief. It didn't take long to get it to settle, but it was a good reminder that core and strength work are just as much a priority as swim, bike, and run."
The unknown
I have no idea what the build up to August will look like, but that is what is most exciting to me—the unknown. I was in my late 20s and much fitter when I started training for my first IRONMAN 70.3 in Austin, but I actually feel like I have a leg up on my younger self. After a few years off long distance training, I more deeply appreciate what my body is capable of doing and will actually be happy with "just finishing,"—something I wouldn't have said nine years ago.
While triathlon is an individual sport, I am enjoying being a part of pro triathlete Chris McDonald's Big Sexy Racing Team, which allows me to be more involved in the community and hear what other age-groupers like myself go through as they train and juggle real life.
Nothing in life worth doing is easy, which is exactly why I want to race again. It's going to challenge me in every way, but it's important for me as a mom, wife, and woman to set a goal for myself. I will have many tough runs with my new double BOB come spring, but I look at it as time spent with my kiddos—hopefully I will inspire them through this journey.
More than anything, I hope this experience helps me discover the new me, the mom-of-two-athlete and reminds her that she's still capable of anything! Stay tuned as I write about my struggles, challenges, and victories every month here on IRONMAN.com.
Megan Evoe is a freelance sports journalist and lifelong athlete. She lives in Boulder, Colo. with her husband, Patrick, and two children.


text: The City's 19th and early 20th centuries were punctuated by events which constitute the source for any number of research topics in themselves: the creation of Fairmount Park; the City's two international expositions: the 1876 Centennial Exhibition and the 1926 Sesquicentennial Exposition; the construction of the City's City Hall which took over thirty years to construct, which is the largest wall-bearing building in the world, and which, incidentally, is an architectural masterwork ,and the development of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The City Archives holds the minutes and other records of the Board of Commissioners of Fairmount Park from 1867 until very recently. It also holds corporate records of the United States Centennial Commission and the Centennial Board of Finance which conducted the 1876 International Exhibition and of the Sesquicentennial Exposition Association, responsible for the 1926 Exposition. Of later and perhaps related interest are records of the City's 1976 Bicentennial celebration and its "We the People" Constitutional celebration of 1987. The records of the Commissioners for Erection of Public Buildings, 1870-1901, may be found at the City Archives. So too may the records of the efforts of Philadelphia to participate in the City Beautiful Movement through the construction of the Parkway and its other efforts at city planning in the records of the City's Art Jury and Commission and in records of the City's City Planning Commission.


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With cybercrime now the second largest criminal activity in the world, measures such as the creation of an 'Internet Interpol' and better cooperation between international law enforcement agencies are needed if criminals are to be curtailed in the future, Kaspersky Labs founder and security expert, Eugene Kaspersky, has argued.
Speaking at AusCERT 2011, the Moscow-based Kaspersky said the last five years had proved to be the "Golden Age" of cyber crime with the criminal activity now ranked second only to drug trafficking as the most significant criminal activity.
"Cybercrime is integrated into the computer world," he said. "It's like if you are in Australia, sharks are intergrated into the beautiful ocean."
Along with its growing size cybercrime was proving difficult to fight due to a combination of its secretive nature and underground forums along with a lack of cooperation between international anti-cybercriminal police forces.
"Some cybercriminals from non English-speaking countries don't release malware in their own country because they don't want police to connect them to it," Kaspersky said.
A solution to the problem might be that, in addition to having police agencies investigate cybercrime, an Internet Interpol (international police) could be established.
"We were talking about that 10 years ago and almost nothing has happened," he said. "Sooner or later we will have one. I am also talking about Internet passports and having an online ID. Some countries are introducing this idea, so maybe in 15 years we will all have it."
The idea of a single secure cyberspace has been discussed in Europe. In February 2011, at a secret meeting of the Council of the European Union's Law Enforcement Work Party (LEWP), politicians discussed plans to create a "virtual Schengen border" (the Schengen area is the common passport area within the E.U.) with ISPs required to block "illicit content" from outside the area.
An online identification could also help stop criminals engaging in identity theft through searching online for scanned passport documents, Kaspersky said.
And while the outgoing Russian described himself as an "optimistic paranoid" when it came to online security, a number of Cloud securtiy offerings had managed to create inroads into tackling malware.
"The lifetime of new malware is very short because it is distributed but it is intercepted by Cloud security," he said. "Unfortunately, they can't stop it all but it is much more complicated to develop this type of [Cloud bypassing] malware."
Kaspersky's comments about law enforcement and cybercrime echoed those of Queensland Police Service officer, Brian Hay, who also spoke at AusCERT.
Hay said cybercrime was the biggest challenge that the policing community was facing because of its position in relation to the sector.
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- They can open their mouths as food comes their way.
- They can move food from their mouth to their throat.
- They are approximately double their birth weight and over 13 pounds.
It's usually best to start with solids once or twice a day, and to finish each meal with nursing or a bottle. Some babies prefer a little formula first to take the edge off their hunger. Babies can have as much of the solids as they want.
At this stage, most of the nutrition still comes from breast milk or formula. The solids provide wonderful experience with flavors, textures, and the mechanics of eating. As the amount of solids they take increases, most babies settle into a pattern of 3 meals of solids each day. The amount of formula tends to drop off a bit, but typically still falls in the range of 6 to 8 ounce bottles given 3 to 5 times a day. Most commonly, a smaller bottle (or half a bottle) is given with each meal and a larger one at bedtime. Some babies also enjoy a bottle first thing in the morning.
How much milk do older babies need?
An older baby can have up to 32 ounces of formula per day. In addition, he can have as much in the way of solids or water as he wants to supplement this. The mealtime formula is usually given at the end of the meals, to top off the solids in a comfortable and easy way. Even though the solids are now playing a larger role, the breast milk or formula still provides the core of the nutritional needs. If a baby begins to regularly take less than about 20 ounces per day, you might want to offer the bottle first and then solids.
Thirst is an extremely strong drive. As long as a baby's own regulating mechanism isn't tricked by getting too much juice or water, healthy babies will take enough formula or breast milk to meet their nutritional needs. This is one good reason not to put juice in the bottle.
Let your baby set the pace, but if he continues to consistently take more than 32 ounces or less than 20 ounces, run it by your pediatrician.
Within these broad guidelines, there is plenty of room for different preferences and schedules. Variety is part of life. Your baby and your own intuition are good guides through these exciting times.
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Summit County Community Notes: 4-6-2013
Summit Music and Arts welcomes the return of Duo Esprit, a harp and viola group, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 7 at Lord of the Mountains, 56 Hwy. 6 in Dillon. The program "Esprit Encore!" – performed by Ann Marie Liss, harp, and Basil Vendryes, viola – will feature music of Ferrante, Malloy, Kehn, Goldfinger and Berg (all written for Duo Esprit), as well as music of Vaughan Williams, Chopin, Gershwin and Bridge. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Call (970) 468-6809 or visit summitmusicandarts.org.
Registration is now open for the 37th annual Salomon Run the Rockies weekend on June 8-9. Registration is available online at http://www.RuntheRockies.com. Current discounted prices are $50 for the half marathon and $40 for the 10K. The trail race registration is $40 for the 5K and 10K. Prices go up May 1. Day-of registration will be available for both races. Registration for the road race on June 8 is available at the Frisco Recreation Building at Third Avenue and Main Street from 6-8 a.m. The 5K and 10K trail race day-of registration will be available at the Frisco Day Lodge from 7-8 a.m. on Sunday, June 9. For more information, please contact Linsey Kach at (970) 668-9133 or email@example.com.
Learn how to buy a house from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13 in the Buffalo Mountain Room at the County Commons in Frisco. You will learn the basics, from A to Z, of what it takes to purchase a home. The class is free and is sponsored by the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, and put on by the Summit Combined Housing Authority with help from local volunteers who will walk you through the lending process, real estate transaction, title company portion and home inspection. To register, call Joy at (970) 423-7041 or email firstname.lastname@example.com to register for this great class.
The Frisco Recreation Department is offering a variety of summer sports camps and Frisco Fun Club, a summer day camp. In-person registration opens for Frisco Fun Club from 5-7p.m. on Monday, April 8 at the Frisco Day Lodge; online registration will open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9. To see a complete list of summer camps and programs visit http://www.friscorecreation.com or call 970-668-2558.
The Alpine Earth Center in Silverthorne is screening "Dirt! The Movie" at 4 p.m. on April 14 and 6 p.m. on April 17. For this movie, presenters will be Sherie Sobke, from Alpine Earth Center, and Jen Santry, from High Country Conservation Center. Upcoming movies: "Dirt! The Movie," "The Greater Good," "Catching Babies," "Genetic Roulette," "Thrive," "Beautiful Truth," "Cats of Mirikitani" and "Law of Similars." The fee is $5.
Help High Country Conservation Center honor Summit County's deserving individuals, businesses and volunteers at this year's Party for Planet being held on Earth Day, Monday, April 22. The Green Scene Awards are a great way to recognize someone you know who has been an environmental inspiration to you and others. Visit http://www.highcountryconservation.org for details and a nomination form. All nominations are due by April 16.
The 2013 Seedling Trees for Conservation program is wrapping up for the season. Seedlings are grown at the Colorado State Forest Service Nursery in Fort Collins and are made available to Summit County property owners through the Colorado State University Extension office in Frisco. Orders for seedlings must be received by the office on or before Friday, April 12. Seedlings will be delivered to Frisco for pick-up on May 1 and 2. For more information or to download an order form, visit the http://www.co.summit.co.us/Extension, or call the extension office at (970) 668-3595.
The Alliance for Historical Preservation is seeking local crafters for a July 4 show in Frisco. Booth spaces are $150 for a two- or three-day show. Call (970) 370-5726 or email firstname.lastname@example.com for further information.
The Breckenridge Heritage Alliance is seeking nominations for the second annual Theobald Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the history of the Breckenridge area. The award will identify a person, business or project that exemplifies the town's commitment to historic preservation; celebrates the history of Breckenridge in a unique way; demonstrates leadership and volunteerism, or both, for historic preservation and heritage tourism; or uncovers new facts or stories about the town's history. Visit breckheritage.com for more information. The deadline for nominations is April 19. The award ceremony will take place late summer 2013.
Open Arms Childcare and Preschool has openings in the infant and preschool rooms. Parents may visit our center, located at Christ Lutheran Church, 16072 Hwy. 9, Farmers Korner. For more information please call (970) 237-3229, visit our website at http://www.OpenArmsChildcareAndPreschool.com or follow us on Facebook.
Parents who would like to visit Summit County Preschool for summer and fall enrollment are invited to an enrollment open house from 10 a.m. to noon and 3-5 p.m. on April 25. Stop in during those times to visit classrooms, meet teachers and complete paperwork for enrollment. Refreshments will be provided and questions will be answered. Summit County Preschool is located at 70 W. Main St. in Frisco and can be reached by phone at (970) 668-5508 or online at http://www.summitcountypreschool.com.
Are you looking for service opportunities in Summit County? Domus Pacis Family Respite is a local nonprofit that provides respites or getaways to families dealing with all stages of cancer. Domus Pacis is looking for new volunteers to help bake and prepare meals for families who are visiting Summit County and taking a break from their day-to-day dealings with cancer. If you are interested in cooking, helping out in the office, or if you have another special talent you would like to share with us, please contact Meredith Long at email@example.com or (970) 547-4745.
The support group of the Lake Dillon Theatre, "The Cast of Characters," is staging a "FLOWERAMA" to brighten your deck and grow the Lake Dillon Theatre. Fresh and direct from Denver's Welby Gardens, patio planters and hanging baskets, priced right and suited to our mountain environment await your "casting call"! Order before April 10 to save 10 to 15 percent over regular retail prices and save on specialty pots as well. Choose to "early audition" additional pots for the spots on your stage at Frisco's Pink Plant Place at N. Fourth Avenue between Main and Galena on pre-order pickup day Friday, June 14.
The opportunity to support and participate in live community theater here in Breckenridge awaits. The Backstage welcomes charming box-office folk to greet theater patrons, creative craftsmen to assist with set creation, cheerful individuals to distribute performance information throughout the county and anyone who embraces the performing arts. We have opportunities for you to become involved today! Interested? Contact email@example.com.
Summit County Mountain Mentors is a community-based mentoring program that matches caring adult volunteers with youths ages 8-16. Their mission is "to positively influence the youth of Summit County to lead healthy lifestyles through a consistent one-on-one relationship with an adult." The group is looking for volunteers to spend eight hours each month with one of the 48 youth waiting for a mentor. Call (970) 668-9184 or visit http://www.summitcares.org.
The Summit County Wildfire Council invites Summit County property owners to learn more about the 2013 Hazardous Fuels Reduction Grant Program. This grant program provides assistance to eligible homeowner groups, allowing residents to conduct hazardous-fuels reduction (for example, tree-removal projects) in their neighborhoods. Effective fuels-reduction projects help protect Summit County communities and watersheds from the threat of wildfire. Interested community members can download a grant application from Summit County's Colorado State University Extension page, http://www.co.summit.co.us/extension. Grant applications will be accepted through April 26. Please call Dan Schroder at (970) 668-4140 for more information.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to successfully compost in the high country? Be a worm farmer? Make the best soil for your garden? Reduce the waste in your home kitchen? High Country Conservation Center and Colorado Mountain College are proud to present the 2013 Master Mountain Composter Program. Starting April 16 through April 25, MMC classes will run from 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the CMC campus in Breckenridge. Applications are now available at http://www.highcountryconservation.org and are due Monday, April 15. Drop-ins are also welcome for $20 a class. For more info, visit http://www.highcountryconservation.org.
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Saturday, 27
Summer Storytime
Escape the summer heat, and visit the Logan Library Summer Storytime.
When: Every Wednesday in July at 11:00 am
Where: Logan City Council chambers across the hall from the Library
Who: Children of all ages. Children under age 3 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required.
Be sure and check out our Summer Reading page with information on summer reading activities for children, teens, and adults.
Posted By Logan Library at 10:27 AM / Category:Events
Tuesday, 23
Staff Reading Pick
Here is another reading pick from the Logan Library Staff.
Book: Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber
Recommended by: Karen, Senior Librarian
We return to Seattle for number 4 in the Blossom Street series. Debbie Macomber brings together four widows whose lives have not turned out as planned. Each writes a list of twenty wishes of things they always wanted to do but never have. These women find out that wishes can come true, but perhaps not in the way you expect. This heartwarming novel left me looking forward to the next one in the Blossom Street series.
Want more reading suggestions? View previous staff picks.
Posted By Logan Library at 11:07 AM / Category:Staff Picks
Tuesday, 16
NetLibrary Now Supports iPods
If you have an iPod and want to download and listen to eAudiobooks, you're in luck. NetLibrary recently launched a new collection of eAudiobook titles that are compatible with virtually all MP3 players, including iPods. While the NetLibrary books in the WMA format still require specific players, the approximately 700 titles that are in the MP3 format can be played on virtually all MP3 players. Visit our NetLibrary page for more information about locating and listening to NetLibrary titles in the MP3 format.
Posted By Logan Library at 1:21 PM / Category:Online Research
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After skipping the all-around competition, former world champion Lauren Mitchell (Western Australia) won two event titles as the 2012 Australian Gymnastics Championships concluded in Sydney.
Mitchell, the only Australian woman to win a world title in gymnastics, grabbed gold medals on balance beam and floor exercise. She competed vault, beam and floor exercise in Sydney, skipping uneven bars to protect a sore shoulder.
The 20-year-old Mitchell earned marks of 9.000 in execution on both beam and floor on Sunday.
"The last couple of weeks I've been focusing on my competition skills more than anything else," Mitchell said. "I think that really shone through today, especially on beam."
Mitchell is Australia's top hope for London, where she hopes to become the first Aussie gymnast to win an Olympic medal. She is a contender for medals on balance beam and floor exercise, and tested her Olympic routines in Sydney.
"[My floor routine] was better than my efforts the last couple of days," she said. "I wasn't really focused on the outcome at all — I know if I can do my job the outcome will be there."
Three-time national champion Daria Joura, 22, won the vault title with a clean double-twisting Yurchenko. Now representing Queensland, the 2008 Olympian returned to training in January and decided to enter the national championships as a two-event specialist.
2008 Olympian Olivia Vivian, who wrapped up her college career at Oregon State University in April, brought Western Australia a third title with the gold medal on uneven bars.
All-around champion Ashleigh Brennan (Victoria) added bronze medals on balance beam and floor exercise. All-around runner-up Emily Little (Western Australia) picked up two more silvers on vault and floor.
More than medals were at stake in Sydney; the competition is the first step toward a spot on Australia's Olympic team. A training squad will be invited to Canberra in June for a final camp and competition.
"You always want to show Peggy (Liddick) and all the other selectors what you can do," Little said. "Part of the selection is being able to perform at competitions like this and at the camp."
2010 national champion Georgia Bonora placed fifth on balance beam and seventh on uneven bars. Bonora, Brennan, Joura, Mitchell and Vivian were all members of Australia's sixth-place squad from the 2008 Olympics in Beijing; Stanford sophomore Shona Morgan was the only 2008 team member absent in Sydney.
Georgia Godwin, who defended her junior all-around title in Sydney, added gold medals on vault and balance beam. The Queenslander will be age eligible for the world championships in 2013.
External Link: Australian Gymnastics Federation
2012 Australian Gymnastics Championships
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My Battlefield 1942 brethren,
I have decided to start hosting my own weekly mod event from now on. This mod event will vary from simple custom map packs to small conversion mods (nothing too big so everyone can join).
The first mod event will be a TDM frag fest in my mod, Raised Fist. Our clan server, [rfc.] Raised Fist Clan, will run with no password for the mod event day. We have room for up to 20 people, so first come, first served!
For those who don't know, my Raised Fist mod is an infantry conversion mod which focuses on close quarters combat. Some of the main features of the mod are:
- Disabled proning
- Disabled zoom
- More accurate weapons
- Ambient death sounds
- New radio commands
- New game modes (Death Match + Objective) w/ fixed in game menu interfaces
- Default classes replaced with assault weapons
- Custom objects
As this is a client-side modification, it requires a download from all players that wish to play in the event.
You may download the latest version of the mod here:
Raised Fist Client v0.38
The date for the mod event will be Sunday December 7th, 2014 @ 17:00 GMT (London Time).
The server IP is 220.127.116.11 @ Port 14567.
See you out there! Bring your friends for a blast!