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- NEWS | From The Principal
- NEWS | From The Office
- NEWS | School Council
- NEWS | French (Bonjour!)
- NEWS | From the Garden - National Tree Day
- NEWS | Camps
- NEWS | From the Sports Field
- NEWS | Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program
- NEWS | Major Fundraisers
- WELLBEING | The World Village Cafe & Building Children's Resilience
- EVENTS | Father's/Special Friends Day Stall
- EVENTS | School Run4Fun Colour Explosion
- EVENTS | Family Friendly Socks
- EVENTS | Plant a Tomato
The coming weeks will bring some interesting experiences for the children at our school...
Book Week
Next Monday 27th August the Student Curriculum Leadership team are inviting everyone to come dressed as a book or film character to celebrate Book Week 2018. Hubs groups on that afternoon will also have a book theme.
Reminder - HATS HATS HATS
All children are required to wear a wide brimmed hat from September 1st. Please make sure your child has their hat and that it is clearly marked with their name. Hats are available for purchase from the school office at a cost of $14.00.
Student-Led Conferences
In Term 3 each year we report to families through Student-Led Conferences. This is a child-centered approach to sharing student learning with families. This is not an interview time with teachers, however, you are welcome to arrange a separate interview with your classroom teacher if required.
No need to book a time… you can come into the rooms at any stage during the conference and stay for as long as you like. The art room will also be open on the Tuesday afternoon.
Wednesday 5th September: 3:30-5:30pm.
Thursday 6th September: 8:15-8:55am.
Singing and Vocal Workshops at Winters Flat PS – Peter Flatz
Come Along and Sing!!!!
This Wednesday, after school at Creekview.
Parents are encouraged to bring the kids to come and sing together and learn some vocal techniques in a fun and relaxed session run by Peter Flatz – parent and vocal coach.
Please RSVP to let us know numbers, or just turn up!
Session times:
4.30pm – 5.30pm Wed 22nd August
4.30pm – 5.30pm Thurs 30th August
4.30pm – 5.30pm Wed 5th September
4.30pm – 5.30pm Wed 12th September
4.30pm – 5.30pm Wed 19th September
Parent Opinion Survey
If you've been selected please complete the survey by Sunday 26th August.
We're not going for a world record this time but there's potentially a great opportunity to see some interesting things in the skies above Winters Flat Primary School on Wednesday 19th September. Time TBC – most likely from 6.45pm. We will probably serve popcorn again. As this is a school-based event we will definitely NOT go ahead if the weather is wet or overcast. A great opportunity to dust off those telescopes and once again there will be experts on hand to help us navigate.
Photographers in our midst?
We are keen to update the photos on our website and are seeking volunteers who have some photographic expertise to help us out. Please contact us if you are able to help.
Working Bee 8th September 9.00am – 12.00pm
Each term we ask our community to help out with building and grounds work. Trailers are always handy for transporting cuttings to the tip. If you can't come along, please consider sending morning tea on Friday 7th September or making a tax-deductible donation to the school Building Fund.
Click here to complete the Working Bee form online
Michael Grose – Parenting Ideas
This week's article: Let Consequences do the talking
Suzanne Kinnersly,
Principal.Read Less
Important Dates
Final Day Term 3 | Friday 21st September | Dismissal 2:30pm
Curriculum Day | PUPIL FREE - Friday 7th December, 2018
Bus Travel
Putting the call out to parents of students that are living in the Yapeen, Vaughan, Irishtown, Fryerstown, Chewton and Wesley Hill areas.
If you are interested in giving your child the option to catch the Fryerstown bus to and/or from school, please get in contact with Georgina Bright and she can see about putting an application in to Public Transport Victoria to request that a new stop at Winters Flat be added to the Fryerstown bus route.
We need a minimum of 3 students before they will consider the application.
Georgina can be reached on 0400 720 481 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Did You Know...
You can find all our school events on the school calendar, either on the school website, or on the app, so you'll never miss another important date.
All permission and excursion forms are now available on our website, in the School Community section under forms.Read Less
School Council Meeting held on Monday August 20th 2018: Summary of Meeting
Our last School Council meeting was held on Monday August 20th 2018. As a group, we reflected on what has worked well since our last meeting, including the much anticipated move into the new building, the Penhall Project organised by Juliet, the Prep/1's participation in National Tree Day, and school football team's trip to the MCG to see the AFL blockbuster between Richmond and Collingwood.
Reports were presented by each of the School Council subcommittees. These subcommittees are: Finance; Student Leadership; Wellbeing; Community Engagement; Buildings and Grounds, Sustainability, and Fundraising. Suzanne reported on the Regional Leadership Conference, which she recently attended with Jeanette and Heather Blakey (Master of Social Work student). Here the emphasis was on empowering students through voice, leadership and agency.
Our new class rep system is gaining momentum and the first morning tea was a great success. Our dedicated parent/carer volunteers continue to work hard at making our grounds look amazing. The Council thanked all of them, and the families who sponsored a tree for our green space. There were also reports on the Penhall project, two recent grant submissions led by Kim Collins, and the collaborative story writing project that Heather has completed with Peta Firth's grade.
We encourage all parents/carers to support our Pick My Project by voting for it online (see https://pickmyproject.vic.gov.au). We are working towards our major fundraisers for the year: The Paul Bangay Open Garden and the Twilight Christmas Market. We are seeking support with raffle items and other produce/items to sell at these events.
The next school council meeting is scheduled for Monday 17th September 2018.
Katie Wilson
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Our term goal is to be able to talk about the weather. Students will be learning the phrases:
'Quel temps fait-il ?' (What is the weather?) and 'Quel temps fait-il aujourd'hui ?' (What is the weather today?).
I'm trying to build opportunities for spontaneous language use and the weather is a great place to start. I'll move on to classroom objects after this. Here's a link to a song we'll be learning.
Last term Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 started reading our play "La Poule Maboule' as a class group. They all did an excellent job and were able to read the script at a moderate speed with me. This term we will work towards reading in small groups with decreasing assistance and eventually memorising the play using the words and gestures. We will start using the phrases and characters from the play to write simple sentences with alternative meanings to those found in the play.
This term Prep, 1, 2, 3 will begin to read along with me using an illustrated script. We begin writing and illustrating simple sentences that relate to the script.
Katie Kilgour
French TeacherRead Less
All camp forms and payments (unless prior payment arrangments have been made) are due no later than this Friday, 7th September.
Grade 3/4 Camp
The Grade 3/4 students will be attending the Cave Hill Camp on the 12th and 13th September.
Information and permission forms are available on our website - please click here.
Grade 5/6 Camp
The Grade 5/6 students will be attending the Marysville Camp on the 19th to 21st September.
Information and permission forms are available on our website - please click here.Read Less
Hot Shots Tennis
This coming Friday, 24th August we will be participating in the Hot Shots Tennis carnival at the Castlemaine Lawn Tennis Club.
Grade 5/6 students from 10am until midday and 3/4 students from 12.30pm until 2.30 pm.
It's our first District Tennis event. It will be cool, inclusive and fun.
Sam Milner
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What's cooking in the kitchen...
- Vegetable Stock
- Broccoli Carbonara
- Egg Drop Soup
- Winter Vegetable Stack.
Copies of the recipes above are available on the website - click here.
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden – Chefs
Grade 5/6F - Salina C.
Grade 5/6B - Whole Class.
Grade 4/56O - Chaz H & Ksyena W.
Grade 3/4B - Whole Class.
Grade 1/2M - Amelia B & Loretta P.
Grade 2/3W - Sally P, Levi M, Teekah M, Felix M, Sasha N, Ellie C, Byron P & Mia F.
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden – Gardeners
Grade – 3/4BM - Milly K S.
Grade – 1/2M - Whole class.
Grade – 2/3W - Tully S, Felix M, Sylvie H-H, Jasper R , Arki S & Abi E.
Grade – 5/6B - Isa V O & Meg O'S.
Grade – 4/5/6O - Chaz H, Sarah McL, Chloe B & Olivia H.Read Less
The School Council Fundraising Subcommittee is working on fundraisers that are fast approaching….
The Paul Bangay Open Garden - 17th and 18th November 2018
State Election - 24th November
The Twilight Christmas Market - 14th December 2018
We are seeking your support with donations for the raffle.
- Christmas goods (e.g., food items, decorations, gifts, etc.)
- Groceries
- Soaps
- Anything else that could go in a hamper.
- Vouchers
- A service (e.g., gardening, massage, mowing, painting, etc.)
We are looking for keen and enthusiastic parents to help make items for these events. Please tell us if you have a particular talent or interest with crafts, preserves, baking, plants or sewing talents. Gather your ideas and let us know how you would like to be involved.
Please leave any donations at the school office
Fiona Johnston, Karen Mahoney, David Tobin, Suzanne Kinnersly, and Katie Wilson
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The Listening Post...
Hi Everyone,
There are two exciting grants we have applied for at Winters Flat
- Pick My Project: World Food Village Café. See the Winters Flat Website for details and a little video of the project – then if you like our idea, please tell friends and family to vote for our project here...
- The second grant we have applied for is the Building Children's Resilience, which is through the Maldon Community Bank. This is the third year we have applied for the grant, so as they say, 'third time lucky'. This project is to provide reflective practice to Early Years teachers (pre-school to prep/one) in the region and Middle Years teachers in the transitional years (grade five to year seven). The other part of the project is funding for forums such as Kathy Walker and the value of Play-based-learning.
Mental Health specialist Jenna Bilmes states that the six life skills Children need to thrive in today's world are:
- Attachment – 'I have a grown-up who cherishes me and keeps me safe'
- Affiliation – 'I can have a friend and be a friend'
- Self-Regulation – 'I can manage my strong emotions and am in control of my behaviour'
- Initiative – 'I am growing and changing and learning new things'
- Problem Solving – 'I can solve problems and resolve conflicts'
- Respect – 'I have unique gifts and challenges and so do others'
I will be running a small groups this term and next term on Tuesday lunchtimes for children in the younger grades who need some extra support with friendships and/or self-regulation. If you think your child could benefit from this kind of support, please let me know.
Warm regards,
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Latisha J - caring for self by working co-0peratively in Maths activities and asking questions. Great effort on addition 'turn arounds' Latisha.
Amaya M - caring for self by taking care with her handwriting and having-a-go at writing independently. Super effort!
Braxton J – Caring for Self by trying his best during our writing sessions and producing some beautiful work. Well done Brax.
Otto L – Caring for Others by working well in his reading group to make sure everyone stays on task. Great job Otto.
Loretta L - caring for others by making a wonderful start at WFPS, and always including others and having lots of fun!
Arjun S - caring for the environment by always bringing nude food and sharing his knowledge of animals.
Ben C - caring for self by working so hard at your reading at home and at school. You have made great progress and have caught the reading bug!! We're all really proud of you Ben.
Ellie C - caring for others by always being aware of those around her. Thank you for being a consistent worker and helper.
Grade 3/4 - caring for others by doing such an amazing job researching, preparing and presenting your group projects. Seriously you've just blown me away!! What a great way for us all to learn - teachers and students learning from each other - an awesome reciprocity! Congratulations, so proud of you all.
Naomi C – caring for self by achieving your 100 night Reading Goal. What a great effort and persistence in increasing your reading kilometres. It is GREAT to see your increasing confidence and developing skills, and I'm so happy that you feel able to read aloud and share your skills with others in class. Keep up your amazing effort. Congratulations!
Leonard P - caring for others by always working co-operatively and efficiently with all classmates. You make all feel welcome and valued with your calm and c0-operative nature, especially in reading buddies.
William H - caring for self by always being a willing class participant. You take every opportunity to learn and share and complete all assigned tasks to a high standard. Your critical thinking skills bring a fresh perspective to class discussion.
Meg O'S - caring for self by improving your learning behaviours.
Inny S - caring for the environment by consistently showing responsibility and participating fully during gardening and always bringing 'Nude Food'.
Molly K-McC – caring for others by being a great help in and round the classroom. Thanks Molly.
Zander C – caring for others by doing an amazing job in the kitchen, being organised and well prepared. Great work Zander.
Loretta L – caring for self by making the most of class time to try activities and presenting excellent book work.
Seth B – caring for self by making an excellent effort in finishing work and asking for extension activities.
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Thursday 30th August 2018 – lunchtime recess (1:35pm).
Friday 31st August 2018 – before school (8:30am) and lunchtime recess (1:35pm).
There will be some great items available for students to purchase, ranging in price from 50c to $5.50.
If any parents/caregivers are able to donate any goods towards the stall, it would be very much appreciated. These may be left at the school office.
Helpers will also be required on both days to assist the children with their purchases, so please contact us with your preferred day/time.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.Read Less
07 Sep 2018
2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
07 Sep 2018
2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
Location: Winters Flat Primary School
Address: Roberts Avenue, Castlemaine, 3450, VIC
We're turning our event from bland to GRAND this year by adding an explosion of colour. The more money we raise the more we can provide for the students through vital school projects, in particular window tinting or blinds, for the new building.
The School Run4Fun Colour Explosion will be held on Friday 7th September starting at 2.30pm. We do ask that you bring a spare change of clothes to school, most importantly a plain white shirt as the students will be covered in powder from head to toe. The day's focus is on fun and fitness with the added benefit of raising funds for our school.
07 Sep 2018
2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
Location: Winters Flat Primary School
Address: Roberts Avenue, Castlemaine, 3450, VIC
Get your socks on!
Please support our fundraiser by grabbing a box of socks to sell to family and friends.
The boxes contain 14 pairs of coloured mixed sizes - XS to Large cotton blend socks, which cost $4.00 pair ($56.00 a box).
Boxes are available from the office.
Thank you to the families and staff who have purchased socks.Read Less
You say tomato - I say...
We need 12 families to take home a germinating kit.
Your job will be:
- plant the tomato seeds,
- care for the seedlings,
- re-pot 25 seedlings into tube stock pots,
- drop them back at school ready for sale.
Kits need to be collected on Sept 5th, term 3 and returned by Nov 5th, term 4.
You will be given everything you need plus clear instructions.
If you are interested in helping us by raising some tomatoes, please contact us.Read Less


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BOSTON – Elfie E. Arocho, of Springfield, said her 26-year-old son is turning his life around with help provided by an intensive clinical program in Springfield for the severely mentally ill.
Now, she is concerned that Gov. Deval L. Patrick has announced plans to abolish the program.
"I would be devastated," said Arocho, 46. "It would be horrible."
Patrick is cutting the service to save money that will be used to finance the jobs of 84 case managers in the state Department of Mental Health.
The state expects to save $2.4 million on an annual basis by eliminating the so-called Program for Assertive Community Treatment programs in Springfield and Chelsea. The Center for Human Development, a private, nonprofit agency, has run the program in Springfield under a contract with the state since 2002.
Without eliminating the two programs, the 84 case managers would be laid off, according to a spokeswoman for the Patrick administration.
Arocho said she couldn't find anything that worked until she enrolled her son in the Springfield program about five years ago. Before that, her son would refuse to take medication and was in and out of hospitals, she said. He once grabbed her by the neck and attempted to choke her. She said she was so afraid of him that she couldn't allow him to come home, forcing him to the streets.
The programs in Chelsea and Springfield each include 60 to 65 clients with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Clients may also suffer from substance abuse and may have a history of violent or other serious crimes. People need to meet state Department of Mental Health requirements to enroll in the program.
The program uses a team approach to provide intense levels of psychiatry and nursing. The staff includes 10 highly trained people, including a psychiatrist, a social worker, a substance abuse specialist, a recovery specialist, registered nurses and people to help with a job and education.
Arocho said her son is living on his own and spending weekends with her. The team at the Center for Human Development keeps a close eye on him and assures that he is takes his medications daily, she said. "He's come a long, long way," she said.
Patricia A. Dickson, 47, of Springfield, said the program is also improving the mental health of her daughter, who suffers from bipolar disorder with depression.
"I don't know what I will do without this program," said Dickson, whose daughter has been in the program for four years. "This is working for her and for us."
Jennifer Kritz, a spokeswoman for the state Executive Office of Health and Human Services, said other services in the same area are available to people served by the Springfield program. She said people will only be minimally affected by cutting finances for the program.
Kritz said it was a difficult decision. Earlier this year, the state laid off 100 case managers and 20 administrators in the state Department of Mental Health. In the wake of those layoffs, Kritz said, the state decided to preserve the 84 jobs instead of keeping the programs in Chelsea and Springfield.
She said the Service Employees International Union Local 509 also was a strong advocate for retaining the jobs.
Case managers provide state oversight for services offered by private, nonprofit agencies, according to the letter from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill in Woburn to Dr. JudyAnn Bigby, secretary of health and human services. Case managers often intervene on behalf of families.
Case managers are needed, but the solution isn't to eliminate the programs in Chelsea and Springfield, the alliance said. The programs are "core services" that help people live independently and can mean the difference between life and death, the alliance said.
Ten such Programs for Assertive Community Treatment will remain around the state, according to the Center for Human Development.
James R. Goodwin, president for the Center for Human Development, the largest nonprofit human services agency in Western Massachusetts with 1,300 employees, said the program works well partly because it doesn't drop mentally ill people who miss appointments. Team members find people who miss appointments. In a traditional outpatient program, a mentally ill person can be barred for missing multiple appointments, Goodwin said.
"This is very different from most types of services," he said.
Goodwin said it will cost more for hospitalizations of people that could result from closing the program.
The program is expected to close around Jan. 20.
It costs about $15,000 per year to treat someone in the "very intense" program, Goodwin said. However, it would cost $700 to $1,000 a day for treatment at a psychiatric hospital and $30,000 a year for prison, according to the Center for Human Development.
Goodwin said the program is a national model. He said people receive a full range of services, including home visits by a psychiatrist.
"They are out there face to face with people, dealing directly with their problems," he said of team members. The state is planning to close the only such program in Western Massachusetts, Goodwin said.
"It's just unfair to eliminate a program that has this level of service .¤.¤. to preserve state jobs," Goodwin said.
Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick cutting $2.4 million for program that helps people with severe mental illness
BOSTON – Elfie E. Arocho, of Springfield, said her 26-year-old son is turning his life around with help provided by an intensive clinical program in Springfield for the severely mentally ill.

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The homeless dogs at Knox County Humane Society are enjoying the best seats at the shelter thanks to a creative idea and generous donors.
The staff at this no-kill Illinois shelter have always gone above and beyond to provide for their rescued residents. They make sure every dog gets personalized attention and the best opportunities for adoption. But despite all they do, they know life in the shelter is tough. Dogs live in their kennels and spend months without knowing a family. To make life a little more comfortable, shelter staff got the idea to give each dog a gift.
It started when the canine receptionist Buster Brown started stealing the seats of his human counterparts. His job is to hang out in the front office to greet visitors, and it's hard work. He needed a chair of his own, so the shelter found him one.
Buster Brown's coworkers put an old comfy chair behind the desk, and the dog fell in love. He sat cozily in his chair during his shifts, and having that small slice of home seemed to help him stay calm and content.
After seeing how much having a chair benefited Buster Brown, it was soon decided all the shelter dogs should have their own chairs. Staff started reaching out to donors and volunteers asking people to bring in their old unwanted chairs. The community was fast to respond, and soon the shelter was packed full of aging recliners and armchairs.
The chairs are torn, stained, and outdated, and "well-loved," but they're perfect for the rescue dogs. Staff put the chairs in each of the kennels, and the dogs immediately showed their approval. Big dogs and little dogs now have a comfy place to relax that simulates the kind of environment they'll be in once they finally get adopted. The chairs will end up looking even worse for wear after a few weeks, but the shelter isn't worried. The chairs are there for comfort and enrichment, and when they're too torn to be functional, they'll be replaced.
Source: Illinois Community Donates Sofas For Homeless Dogs by HumaneSociety
The pictures and videos the shelter has shared of dogs enjoying their new chairs have caught the internet's spotlight. They hope that by attracting attention to their rescue dogs, more people will come forward ready to adopt. They're also still accepting unwanted chairs to give to the dogs. Visit their website to learn more about adopting a dog and donating a chair.
Featured image via Facebook/Knox County Humane Society No Kill Animal Shelter
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Step 1 – Get ready to purchase a homeBefore you begin searching for a home, there are plenty of things you need to do. When you begin your search, you'll probably want to form a checklist of items you want to have, get a feel for what neighborhoods you want to live in, and start working on your budget. Keeping your mortgage payment less than a third of your monthly income is a good principle to adhere to. Step 2 – Get in touch with a real estate agent in Brandon This is where CHOICE REALTY Carolmac & Co. Carolmac & Co., Inc. can help. I'd love to schedule a time to meet with you and talk about why you want to buy a home and get an idea of your plans for the future. We'll discuss everything from neighborhoods, schools in the Brandon area, the mortgage industry, to any other economic factors that might affect your purchase today or in the future.I'll also assist you in getting started on your loan. I work with some of Brandon's best mortgage professionals, so you'll be in great hands. They will assist you with deciding which kind of loan is best for you and help you get approved.
Step 3 – Begin lookingAfter our first meeting, I'll begin looking for available homes on the market that are a great fit for you. I'll research many of the homes and remove the duds, and then we'll set up appointments to tour the homes whenever it's convenient for you. When we view the houses, I'll identify positive features and bad ones. And I'll ask you what things you like and don't like. It's pretty common for buyers to update their list of must-haves as we view homes and some items become more crucial than others. If that's the case, I'll search the listings another time and trim it down to the house of your dreams.
Step 4 – Get a feel for the marketAn agent's knowledge of the Brandon market is a fundamental aspect in your home search. And I can assure you I'm acquainted with all the neighborhoods and schools, and I'll let you know certain neighborhoods are "hot" and warrant immediate action and some that are "cool" and allow for careful consideration.
As we view houses, I'll be sure to tell you if the seller's list price has room for bargaining or if I believe the house is "priced to sell." When working with an agent, trust your instincts and make sure you ask lots of questions, as any real estate agent will claim to truly know the housing market. If things don't add up, just call me at 813.651.2300 or e-mail me at email@example.com, and I'll be happy to answer any questions you have. My market expertise will keep you a step ahead through the entire deal.
Step 5 – Find the home of your dreamsI'm confident we'll find the house of your dreams in Brandon. When that happens, I'll thoroughly create your real estate purchase offer. The offer will be tailored exactly to your needs, including several contingencies, such as obtaining financing, carrying out the inspection, and a clear title. Upon submitting your purchase offer, most likely you'll need to submit "earnest money." This is a cash deposit given to a seller to secure an offer to purchase the property. The amount is typically put towards the cost of closing. If the offer is accepted by the seller, we should close about 30 to 60 days after. This allows enough time for your mortgage financing.
Step 6 – Negotiate the dealMost deals don't close on the first offer – it's widely common to receive a counter offer. But don't let this intimidate you. We'll talk over whether or not to take the counter offer, submit our own counter offer, or refuse the seller's offer and go on.How aggressively we negotiate the deal depends on market circumstances. In addition, we'll work within your budget. And when it's all said and done, we'll put together a contract that's best for you.
Step 7 – Obtain financingUpon completion of the contract, you'll begin working with your lender to close the loan. If you've been pre-qualified, it shouldn't take much time at all, but you should to stay in close contact with your mortgage lender. And I'll manage all the property information your lender needs to close the loan.
Step 8 – Close the deal You'll get a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) outlining closing costs from your mortgage lender within three days of accepting your loan application. The estimate depends on the loan amount, and RESPA requirements require that it has to involve all closing costs and be within a strict range of accuracy. I'll go over the estimate and let you know if everything looks all right.Then it's time to close on your home. This will likely take place at a title company or escrow office and should be a smooth and stress-free event.
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With each new Forza Horizon game, there's generally more of everything.
There's more room to explore, more cars, more mods, more tracks, more game modes and so on.
That's the case with Forza Horizon 4 - along with more frames per second (60) and more players per server (72) - but there's one particular 'more' that developer Playground Games is most excited about.
That would be "more seasons".
The game's art director, Benjamin Penrose, said dynamic seasons haven't been done before as they're too challenging - adding the feature is the "holy grail" of open-world gaming.
"Seasons change everything. As well as the setting of Britain looking and sounding very different in each season, you'll also see changes in the second-to-second driving," he told Newshub at E3.
"You'll have to master driving in the icy, wet, muddy and dry conditions that vary with the weather. And those seasons change every time - each winter is never the same as the winter you saw before."
Forza Horizon 4 takes place in an online shared world, in which the season changes every week.
When it does, different parts of the game's world will be opened up.
"Seasons affect the gameplay of the open world around you - a riverbed may be dry in summer, but filled with water flowing fast and high in spring," said Penrose.
"An obvious example is the lake that freezes in winter. All the small islands in its centre that were previously inaccessible, all the secrets they hold will now be unlocked as you can drive over the ice."
Speaking with Penrose at E3, it is clear just how passionate he and his team are about representing their home country in a game.
"Building an open world based on the country that we all live in is entirely different to anything we've attempted in the past. It's the most authentic open world we've ever created," says Penrose.
"For many of us, it's the country we grew up in and that has a more profound effect than you may think. I believe our quality bar has shifted because of the intimate understanding this whole team has for the location. It's been a labour of love."
Different members of Playground Games argued for their respective hometowns to feature in Forza Horizon 4, but some British elements everybody agreed on, says Penrose.
One of those was something that helped stop the game from looking too good - as it has graphics that are so great, they can look even better than photo-realistic.
"When you get a car from the showroom, it's very clean, but as you drive around in the different environments it'll get dirty. In the UK, when you drive on the gritted roads, you get a very specific type of grime that builds up on the body of the car," said Penrose.
"We all talked about how we absolutely had to make sure we included that. It's a quintessentially British thing to get that build-up on your car. Then if you drive through a big puddle in the game, that'll wash it off, but it'll quickly start building back up again."
Indeed, that attention to detail is a part of what makes the Forza Horizon games special. And it's more extreme than you imagine.
"Tyre temperature plays a huge part in how the cars handle, more than ever before. We've done a slight overhaul of the physics system, so every single surface in the game - and there are hundreds of them - all have their own unique conductivity level," said Penrose.
"So the temperature of the terrain and the road will affect the temperature of the tyres, in turn affecting the car's handling."
This is a franchise that is hugely beloved by the world's petrolhead gamers. Over 9 million people have played Forza Horizon 3 to date, said a beaming Penrose.
All going according to Playground Games' plan, even more will play Forza Horizon 4 after its release on PC and Xbox in October.
Newshub is covering E3 courtesy of Xbox and PlayStation.


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Troye Sivan talks My My My! Music Video, Valentines Day Tips, and Secrets
Troye Sivan came by the WiLD 949 VIP Lounge to talk with Crystal of The JV Show about his music, his experiences, and MUCH MORE!
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Check out the Meet & Greet photos, the performance, and the podcasts below!
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Expand your offerings and increase your revenue. As a PeopleSystems channel partner, you will continue to provide the same products and services your clients have come to rely on while also offering our full service HR solutions.
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If you are like me (and, trust me, I'm fairly normal when it comes to being a part of today's consumer society) you are getting a lot of emails with the subject line something like: "We are updating our privacy policies."
They go on to say they want to make sure we understand how data about each of us is collected, shared, and used.
Odds are good most of us will give these notices a passing glance and move on, just as we did when we first clicked "OK" without reading through the reams of legal language. Only this time it usually doesn't even require a click—if you continue to use the app or the service, you are giving your permission.
Seems all these social media companies have taken serious note of the issues facing Facebook and the hit to its bottom line. Not all of them can afford that type of hit, so it's good business sense to review and make changes where necessary.
However, if you think sweeping change in what companies know about you is coming, well, you might think again. Yes, there will be more transparency. Companies such as eBay even promise it, saying, "We will provide increased transparency around the different purposes for which we use your personal information." But they won't stop using it.
They can't, if you want a free internet and free services.
They can't, if you want personalized marketing, where the internet recognizes our searches and assists us with recommendations and links.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is something you'll probably hear more about, too (and we wrote about it here). This is a "comprehensive update to existing European Union laws" and they go into effect on May 25, 2018. While these laws were originally created to protect data privacy in Europe, many U.S.-based companies have adopted the same policies. This is why the Facebook and Cambridge Analytica people both have testified across the pond.
Our choices are fairly clear. Accept the fact that companies are trying, and that GDPR is the standard everyone will be asked to live up to. Or, acknowledge that it may not be enough for you. In that case, you have the choice to deactivate your account, opt out of social media and use of apps, and go off the tech grid as far as you want to go. Twitter says it outright: "Remember, you can use the controls we highlight in our updated policy to limit the information we collect about you or how we use it. You can also choose to deactivate your Twitter account. You have the final say about whether and how we process your personal data."
Here's the bottom line:
1) Don't expect the companies to control your privacy, beyond what they promise in the GDPR. But don't freak about the use of your data, either—in most cases it's used in an aggregate manner, without specific identification to you.
2) If you want out, it's your choice to opt out of the services you get for free. It's that simple.
We'll continue to watch this, particularly since this impacts the way we do business, too. Privacy is definitely being redefined. Are you in or are you out?


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Best Desktop External Hard Drive Review
The Desktop External Hard Drive is essential for backing up files. There is additional space on hard drive. One can organize media files on Desktop External Hard Drive. You can call it storage drive also. Necessary data can easily store on it. By mistake, if you deleted soNecessary data from your internal hard drive, then you couldn't get them back using PC Inspector Smart Recovery system. But in the external hard drive, there is a backup system so that none of your data or photos will delete. So Desktop External Hard Drive is handy, and we can have this. After buying this, you should know about the best Desktop External Hard Drive and their feature. So my today's article will help you in this case.
Seagate Expansion 4TB Portable Desktop External Hard Drive
The Expansion Portable External hard drive can help you by providing extra storage so that you can store important files. Here you can add space for more files. It will save all of your files to a single location so that it can free up your computer's internal drive's space. It helps to improve your computer's performance. The setup system of this hard drive is elementary. First, you have to plug in the given USB cable, and then you are ready to go. The drive is automatically recognized and shown by the Windows operating system.No software installation is needed, or any configuration is not needed. You can save your files easily, drag and drop files and they will save. The data transfer speed is very fast with the USB 3.0 interface. By is connecting to USB 3.0 port, you can get super speed. Transfer speeds may vary depending on the user's hardware configuration and operating system.
- Windows 8, Windows 7 Operating System required. But for Mac compatibility, this Hard Drive requires reformatting. But we know that reformatting the drive will erase all files unless you backed up to another drive.
- Super speed USB 3.0 port (required for USB 3.0 transfer speeds, or backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports at USB 2.0 transfer speeds)
- Box Contents: Seagate Expansion Drive, 18-inch USB 3.0 Cable, and Quick Start Guide.
- File saving: Drag and drop right out of the box.
- USB powered hard drive.
The Expansion Portable External hard drive secure your files on this 4TB storage capacity. Data transfer rates up to 5Gbps in USB 3.0 mode, and it's maximum. Data transfer rates are very high, and it's up to 480Mbps in USB 2.0 mode. It is compatible with Window 8.
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4TB Western Digital (WD) My Book Desktop External Hard Drive
The Expansion Portable hard drive is a portable device so that you can carry it wherever you go. Only adding extra storage isn't enough, sometimes you may need to take your files with you and then it's perfect. No software for installation required the Expansion Portable drive is ready to use without any complication. You can connect the USB cable to your computer, and then you'll be able to start sending files.USB 3.0provides you ultra-fast transfer speed. You don't have to worry about this hardware compatibility issues of USB 2.0.
- WD Backup software helps to backup files, and the processing system is easy and fast
- The accessibility of this hard drive is easy to use WD Backup software makes protecting what's important to you easy
- Portable hard drive
- A downloadable version has WD Edition software that offers system-level backup for complete protection of your PC
- It is compatible with Windows(R) File History such as Windows 8 and Windows 10
- Password protection is also available, and with hardware, encryption keep your private stuff private
- USB 3.0 for fast data transfer rates
The Expansion Portable hard drive is well known as a portable device. Sometimes we need our essential files with us then this hard drive recommended. The transfer speed is breakneck. The security system is also good.
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4TB Seagate Desktop External Hard Drive Storage
The Seagate Backup Plus Hub drive has external storage with cloud file backup, and it's for not only your computers but also mobile devices. With this hard drive, a USB hub has to charge and manage the USB-connected devices. Data transfer speed is very high USB 3.0, and 2.0 connectivity offers plug-and-play functionality on your PC. The drive is formatted for Windows computers. Installation needed here such as an NTFS driver for Mac on your Mac computer. And you can use any of the drives between Windows and Mac computers without reformatting your PC. The two front-facing high-speed USB 3.0 ports amplify the functionality of your hard drive. Because it helps you to charge and connect two external devices at the same time. You can join your phone, tablet or camera and, even your computer. Via the downloadable Seagate Dashboard software, help you with tools like mobile, cloud and social media backup. You can schedule an automatic backup plan to protect your essential files in your Backup Plus Hub drive.
- Two given high-speed USB 3.0 ports on the front allow you not only connect but also recharge your other USB devices with them
- Drive formatted for Windows computers
- You can use the drive between Windows and Mac without reformatting, If you have the NTFS installation on your Mac
- You can set one-click backup or schedule an automatic backup plan to protect your data
The Seagate Backup Plus Hub drive has two USB ports. You can protect your necessary data from the backup system. Mac computers and windows are available. Membership for two months is open also.
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3TB Seagate Expansion Desktop External Hard Drive
The Seagate Expansion desktop drive gives you extra storage for your vast collection of files. Instantly add space for more data, store all of your files to a single location, so that it can free up space on your computer's internal drive. It helps improve the performance of your PC. Setup is effortless. Firstly, plug in the included power supply and USB cable directly, and then your hard drive is ready to go. It recognized by the Windows operating system, automatically. So there is no software installation system. Saving system of files is too easy just drag-and-drop. You can enjoy the fast data transfer speeds with the USB 3.0 interface by connecting to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port. USB 2.0 for additional system compatibility.
- Easy and straightforward to use. Plug in the power adaptor, USB cable then you are ready to go
- Fast file transfers capability with SuperSpeed USB 3.0
- System Requirements: Windows 8, Windows 7 operating system and, it is compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
- Drag and drop file saving mode for Windows
- This Hard Drive requires reformatting for Mac compatibility. But reformatting is problematic because it can erase all content unless it is backed up to another drive.
The Seagate Expansion desktop drive can instantly add extra storage space and performance with Seagate Expansion will not compromise. The Expansion Desktop is ready to work without any installation. Its easy accessibility is a plus point. Transfer speed is high because of USB 3.0. So you don't have to worry about this hardware compatibility issues and all.
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2TB Western Digital (WD) Portable Desktop External Hard Drive
WD Elements portable hard drives with USB 3.0s offer high-capacity storage so that you can keep so many data on it. The fast data transfer rate is one of the most important things of this drive, and it's because of USB 3.0 Universal connectivity with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 devices. The hard drive is tiny, and the weight is light, and the capacity is massive and WD quality and reliability. It includes free installation of WD SmartWare Pro for local and cloud backup
- 2TB storage capacity
- USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility
- Up to 5 GB/s data transfer speed
- Formatted for Windows 8, 7, Vista & XP
- Easily reformat Drive for Mac
With up to 4TB in a lightweight design, you can take your photos, videos, music and other files wherever you go. This hard drive can free up space on your slow-moving PC by transferring data to your WD Elements drive and get your PC moving again. With USB 3.0 connectivity, you get maximum performance when transferring your data to and from WD Elements portable drive.
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8TB Western Digital (WD) My Book Desktop External Hard Drive
The speed of the drive is faster than any other drive. It will take minimum time to copy files via USB 3. The trip did NOT get hot. There are rubber feet on the other end of the hard drive. There is no encryption, and it's excellent news. The auto backup system is available here with WD Backup software. Password security included.
- WD Backup software is helpful for auto backup and Time Machine compatibility is available
- Password protection with hardware encryption
- This hard drive built with WD reliability
- Compatible with Windows 7, 8 and 10. Require reformatting for other operating systems.
- USB 3.0 port and, USB 2.0 compatible
WD 8TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive has some configurations which are well recommended. The protection system is available also. Data transformation is also speedy. Auto backup is also an excellent feature of it. The password can protect your data.
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5TB Toshiba Canvio for Desktop External Hard Drive
Toshiba's Canvio for Desktop External Hard Drive can help you to store your files in a selected place on your computer. It's easy to connect and use. It can expand your storage space. The Canvio for Desktop drive supports USB 3.0 interface for high-speed file transfer of large media files. It can minimize the wait time for backup completion. USB 3.0 is compatible with USB 2.0 devices. The included NTI Backup Now EZ2 software automatically scans your files and helps you to backup options for your computer. Backup options mean, backing up your data and images to the cloud and your Canvio for Desktop hard drive. Data will save on your computer also. You can recover any of your file or your entire system for that click the restore button. Its design is stylish and versatile. Canvio for Desktop supports can fit both a horizontal or vertical orientation. Canvio is suitable for home and office. This Hard Drive is preformatted NTFS for Windows PC. Your data will be kept safe at home and work with the Canvio for Desktop hard drive password protection system.
- Local and Cloud backup options are available
- System for backup and recovery
- PC & Mac compatible drive. Stores and accesses files from PC and Mac and no reformation needed
- Password lock feature
- The external hard drive comes with an NTFS driver for Mac allowing to store and access files from the PC and Mac without reformatting
- 2-year limited warranty included here
The included PC backup software, local and cloud backup. Toshiba's Canvio for Desktop External Hard offers full system backup and recovery. The security system helps anchor and deter theft. All your essential data protected and encrypted by password protection system for extra data security.
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4TB Seagate Desktop External Hard Drive Storage
The Seagate Expansion desktop drive gives you extra storage for your essential files. Instantly add space for more data, store all of your files to a single location, so that it can free up space on your computer's internal drive. It helps improve the performance of your PC. Setup system is straightforward. You have to plug in the power adapter and USB cable directly, and then your hard drive is ready to go. It recognized by the Windows operating system, automatically. Saving system of files is too easy just drag-and-drop. You can enjoy the fast data transfer speeds with the USB 3.0 interface by connecting to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port. USB 2.0 for additional system compatibility.
- This drive formatted for Windows computers out of the box
- You can use the drive between Windows and Mac without reformatting, If you have the NTFS installation on your Mac
- With Seagate Dashboard software, backup system available and you can quickly back all your documents, photos, and videos.
This drive is formatted for windows computer. The NTFS installation used for both Windows and Mac computers. The backup system is excellent. You can store all your necessary data. Data transfer speed is very high.
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Writer Final Recommendation:
I think WD 4TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive is one of the best external hard drives because of it's quality and features. It is password protected. And it is a portable hard drive so that you can carry your necessary files with you. The price is also low so that anyone can afford it.
Then I recommend Seagate Backup Plus Hub 4TB Desktop External Hard Drive because of not only its low price. There is an automatic backup system available, and it can help you to protect your valuable files. Installation of NTFS driver for Mac can help you to use the drive interchangeably between Windows and Mac computers without reformatting.
And lastly, I can say Toshiba Can via for Desktop 5TB External Hard Drive is also good. But the price is not less as I recommend above. It is password protected hard drive which can secure your essential files. 2-year warranty included.


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Premium News reports that one of the most powerful members of the Kano emirate council, the Galadiman Kano, Tijjani Hashim, is dead. He was 79. An emirate source confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES that the Galadima died in the early hours of today (Monday) in Abuja. The source, who declined to be named because the emirate council is yet to make an official pronouncement on the development, said arrangements were already in progress to fly Mr. Hashim's remains from Abuja for burial at about 2 p.m. in Kano.
He also said the emirate council is yet to get the official cause of the death of the deceased because according to him " we are aware he traveled to Abuja and only heard he died this morning," he said. When contacted, the Dan Maje Kano, Munir Sanusi, confirmed Mr. Hashim's passing.
"Yes, it is true," he said. "I'm at the Kano airport expecting his remains because his burial has been scheduled for 2. p.m."
As the Galadima, Mr. Hashim was the most senior prince in Kano Emirate and was by birth, like the current emir, Sanusi II, an heir to the throne of the Emir of Kano when the late emir Ado Bayero died recently, Although the Galadima's father was never an emir, his grand father, Abbas, ruled Kano from 1903 to 1919.
The late Hashim was a a very close ally of the late Premier of the north and Sardauna of Sokoto, Ahmadu Bello. He served as a regional minister under the Sardauna. Mr. Hashim was arguably the most powerful member of the Kano emirate council and was close to virtually all presidents and head of state of northern extraction.
He is also reported to be very close to current Vice President, Namadi Sambo.


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"My job is to be a bridge between Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia and Austria and to bond these countries." The main goal of the Austrian Integration Fund is to successfully integrate immigrants. Jana Vladusics job as Community Manager is to make people feel good in Austria, for that she organizes events where all kinds of people have the possibility to connect and network with each other. "The coolest thing about my job is facing people. We all can write e-mails, but this job is more than words."


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Vortex Rifle Scope - Razor HD AMG 6-24x50 EBR-7 (MOA)
Vortex Rifle Scope - Razor HD AMG 6-24x50 EBR-7 (MOA)
The Vortex Rifle Scope - Razor HD AMG 6-25x50 EBR-7 (MOA) offers cutting-edge engineering and modern precision-machining techniques that allow the Razor HD AMG to achieve optical and physical specifications normally reserved for heavier scopes with larger tube diameters. Optically, these scopes deliver unparalleled image quality. Our proprietary ALO automated laser optical alignment process forges a new paradigm in the sport optics industry, resulting in the most forgiving, comfortable, and highest quality images possible. The APO objective lens system uses index-matched lenses to correct colour across the entire visual spectrum. HD premium extra-low dispersion glass delivers the ultimate in resolution and color fidelity, resulting in High Definition images. XR Plus premium fully multi-coated lenses increase light transmission for optimum brightness. ArmorTek® protects exterior lenses from scratches, oil and dirt.
|Objective Lens Diameter
|Eye Relief
|Field of View
|6m ~ 2m/91m
|Tube Size
|Turret Style
|Adjustment Graduation
|Travel Per Rotation
|Max Elevation Adjustment
|Max Windage Adjustment
|Parallax Setting
|23m to infinity
|ALO Alignment
|ALO uses our proprietary automated laser optical alignment process to perfectly align every lens element to provide the best images possible. This technology forges a new paradigm in the sports optics industry which results in the most forgiving, comfortable, and highest quality image possible.
|APO System
|Apochromatic objective lens system uses index-matched lenses to correct color across the entire visual spectrum.
|Optically Indexed
|Optimize image sharpness and brightness from edge to edge.
|HD Lens Elements
|Premium HD (High Density) extra-low dispersion glass delivers the ultimate in resolution and color fidelity, resulting in High Definition images. AMG lenses are ground, polished, and coated in the USA.
|XR Plus Fully Multi-Coated
|Premium proprietary coatings deliver the highest level of light transmission with multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces for maximum brightness.
|Plasma Tech
|Cutting edge application process provides unparalleled coating durability and performance.
|First Focal Plane Reticle
|Scale of reticle remains in proportion to the zoomed image. Constant subtensions allow accurate holdover and ranging at all magnifications.
|Glass-etched Reticle
|Protected between two layers of glass for optimum durability and reliability.
|Illuminated Reticle
|Provides precise aiming under low-light conditions.
|Tube Size
|30mm diameter provides maximized internal adjustment and strength.
|Single-Piece Tube
|Maximizes alignment for improved accuracy and optimum visual performance, as well as ensures strength and waterproofness.
|Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
|Constructed from a solid block of aircraft-grade aluminum for strength and rigidity.
|O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust and debris from penetrating the riflescope for reliable performance in all environments.
|Argon gas purging prevents internal fogging over a wide range of temperatures.
|Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact.
|Hard Anodized Finish
|Highly durable low-glare matte finish helps camouflage the shooter's position.
|Ultra-hard, scratch-resistant coating protects exterior lenses from scratches, oil and dirt.
|L-Tec Turrets
|Integrated locking mechanism prevents accidental adjustments. Turrets provide fast, accurate, easily read elevation and windage adjustments. Patent pending.
|Locking Illumination
|Locks illumination at preferred setting.
|Side Focus
|Adjustment located on riflescope's left side and is easily accessible from shooting position. Provides optimal image focus and parallax removal.
|L-Tec Zero Stop
|Prevents elevation turret from dialing below sight in range using rugged steel components. Internal mechanisms stay free of sand, dirt, dust, moisture and other foreign materials—even when setting the zero-stop position.
|Micro Adjust Zero Setting
|Infinite zero setting positions allow zero to be set between clicks for optimal accuracy.
|Friction Reduction System
|Heat-treated, hardened-steel pad floats on the end of the turret screw and interfaces with a hardened steel ring on the erector tube for steel-on-steel contact. Prevents galling or deformation of the erector screw contact point for superior durability and repeatability.
|Turret Screws
|Provides low-friction, wear-resistant performance: precision-machined from a silicon-brass alloy and treated with an advanced dry-film lubricant. Turret screw threads are precision machined to sub-2 micron tolerances (less than 78-millionths of an inch). Ultra-smooth operation and adjustments.
|Erector Tube System
|Precision-machined from aircraft grade aluminum with anti-galling properties for a lighter weight, strong, durable tube. Stainless Steel offset coil spring erector biasing system withstands much higher stresses than traditional flat erector springs and allows much more internal elevation and windage travel with better freedom of movement for ultimate in turret precision.
|Locking Diopter Eyepiece
|This feature allows the shooter to set and lock the eyepiece setting once for their eye and forget it.
|L-Tec Tool
|Included with your scope for precise adjustments to the turret.
|Locking Side Illumination
|Easily accessible and lockable illumination dial is located on the left side of turret housing. Features eleven intensity levels of illumination with off positions between each setting.
The EBR-7 (Enhanced Battle Reticle) is a hashmarked ranging reticle using moa based subtension lines for ranging, holdover, and windage corrections.
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AFTER years of poor investment returns, the pension funds of the United States' largest companies are further behind than they have ever been.
The companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 collectively reported that at the end of their most recent fiscal years, their pension plans had obligations of $1.68 trillion and assets of just $1.32 trillion. The difference of $355 billion was the largest ever, S.& P. said in a report.
Of the 500 companies, 338 have defined-benefit pension plans, and only 18 are fully funded. Seven companies reported that their plans were underfunded by more than $10 billion, with the largest negative figure, $21.6 billion, reported by General Electric.
The other companies with more than $10 billion in underfunding were AT&T, Boeing, Exxon Mobil, Ford Motor, I.B.M. and Lockheed Martin. JPMorgan Chase had the largest amount of overfunding, $1.6 billion.
The main cause of the underfunding at many companies does not appear to be a failure to make contributions to the plans. Instead, it reflects the fact that investment markets have not performed well for a sustained period.Continue reading the main story
As the accompanying charts show, over the last 15 years, the S.& P. 500 rose at an annual rate of less than 5 percent, even with dividends reinvested. Not since 1945 had a 15-year period been so bleak for the stock market. The Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which includes all investment grade bonds, returned 6.3 percent, but that, too, was lower than it had been for a long time.
Virtually all pension funds had assumed returns would be better, leaving them underfunded when their investments failed to perform as expected.
The prolonged poor performance of stocks has led some companies to move away from them. Seven years ago, S.& P. said, stocks made up 65 percent of pension-fund assets and bonds made up 29 percent, with the remaining assets in real estate and other investments, like private equity funds. By last year, stocks were down to 48 percent and bonds up to 41 percent.
The stock market's poor performance has also convinced some companies that they no longer want to take the risk of guaranteeing pension payments. Many have closed their pension plans to newer employees and stopped accruing benefits for workers already in them. Instead, they have pushed employees into defined-contribution plans, in which the worker, not the employer, bears the risk of poor investment performance.
Determining whether pension funds have adequate funding is, to some extent, a work of art. Companies estimate what they will owe in the future, and then discount that number based on how long it will be until they have to pay it and the interest rate at which their pension-plan investments could grow. The discount rate used can have a significant effect.
For example, if a company estimated it would owe $1 million in 10 years and used an 8 percent discount rate, the current obligation would be $434,000. If it chose a 3 percent rate instead, the current obligation would be $737,000.
Next year, pension funds will appear to be better funded, even if they are not. Congress voted this year to allow funds to discount their obligations using a 15-year average of bond yields, meaning they can use a higher rate and so report lower obligations.
General Electric announced on Friday that it would slash its pension contributions as a result of the new law, and many other companies are expected to do the same.
Because such contributions are tax-deductible, lower deductions may mean higher tax bills, which would increase government revenue, at least for a few years.
Of course, markets will do whatever they will do, regardless of the assumptions pension-fund sponsors make. In the long run, contributing less now may simply mean companies have to contribute more later.Continue reading the main story


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More often than not, modern-day Honda fiends are heard complaining about overlooked powerplant options from their favorite manufacturer. With the K-series engine used in so many different chassis, why not offer a K-powered Fit or CR-Z for the power-starved? The answer, of course, lies within Honda's targeted demographic, which not surprisingly is aimed toward the average consumer more concerned with gas mileage and long-term reliability than peak horsepower numbers and usable midrange torque. Perhaps spoiled by years of standard engine transplants, many feel cheated by a lack of muscle for these micro-machines.
An extremely stout chassis, plenty of cargo space and an undeniably fair price tag all wrapped in Honda's classic hatchback styling are what lured Joseph Abel Voorhies to his local dealership after spotting a Fit on the road. He adds, "I'd heard they were coming to the U.S. but never heard an actual date. As a hatchback fan, I instantly fell in love and that same day I drove to the local Honda dealer to look at one." A short test drive later and Joseph was the proud owner of a new, light blue base model.
The new owner's intentions were far more utilitarian than performance-minded at that time. Having served five years in the U.S. Air Force, Joseph had logged plenty of miles traveling around the country, and the Fit would serve as the perfect people mover to get him to new cities. Once he'd retired from the military after his sixth year of service, he packed up and headed back to Texas. "I was reunited with my road racing friends. I had stability again, a normal 8-5 job, and no kids! I was open to hobbies." Spending time browsing Fitfreak.net for ideas, he stumbled upon the infamous J's Racing Fit, and not surprisingly, he was blown away. So inspiring was the J's Fit that Joseph gathered a few friends and began participating in HPDE events. "I was horrible at first—a natural, but horrible at learning past the ways of normal daily driving." Practice makes perfect, and practice he did, participating in track events regularly and steadily improving his skills behind the wheel.
While driver ability and a properly setup vehicle can produce miracles during competition, Joseph ran into a reoccurring issue that seemed to be plaguing his performance. He states, "I had to drive perfect and try 10 times harder than other drivers to keep up with them and advance. I was passing Porsches, Vipers, Vettes, etc. in the turns—exceptionally fast with the 1.5L stock motor. I would excel in the turns like a demon, but when a straight section came about, I was toast. At the end of each event you get a report card. I was getting notes like 'fast driver, safe driver, alert driver, great car control, solo qualified,' but the one comment that would always show its dirty face was 'car is too slow for driver skill, cannot advance run group due to traffic on straights.' I was sick of it." Causing traffic jams during a session wouldn't suffice, and his driving ability, having far surpassed the L series' grunt, urged Joseph to begin researching the far more powerful and heavily supported K20.
While there aren't a large number of K-swapped Fits throughout the country, the aftermarket support and swap essentials are certainly readily available. Off-the-shelf mount kits, swap-specific radiators, and anything else related to making the conversion an "at home" procedure can be ordered online, and Joseph wasted no time in sourcing the necessary goods. Power upgrades are kept to a minimum with an emphasis placed on reliability under pressure. Under the hood, basic bolt-ons increase the power output slightly, while upgraded valvesprings and retainers ensure that extended high-rpm abuse won't be an issue during heated sessions. Exterior-wise, the Fit remains very subtle with only the most keen of eyes picking up on the J's Racing grille and front splitter. Being that the car is built to track, wheel and tire selection was crucial. Some 949 Racing UL wheels in 15x9 front and 15x8 rear help create a reverse-stagger. Behind the rollers are Fastbrakes' ITR front and rear brake conversion with Carbotech pads to help keep the ponies in check and fight any signs of dreaded brake fade from making an appearance. Inside the cabin, you won't find much as Joseph has painstakingly removed every bit of sound-deadening material and the plastic panels that it hid beneath. A set of bucket seats and an eight-point NASA-spec, TIG-welded rollcage add safety and confidence to the pilot's subconscious as he eyes a Racepak IQ3 system to keep tabs on the vitals.
It possesses arguably one of the most versatile interiors in Honda's history, an unmistakable "Honda hatch" look, and a well-established aftermarket based on the Fit's compatibility with the K-series family—all the makings of a future cult classic. Of course, it doesn't hurt when you have guys like Joseph tearing up weekend track days. He adds, "I told the HPDE organization I'd be back to advance my run group level and I'd see them in a few months (after the K swap). Time to troll HPDE with a Honda Fit!"
Bolts & Washers
K20A Type R swap
Hondata K Pro III
HaSport GDK brackets
Hybrid Racing/Innovative mounts
Brian Crower valvesprings
Brian Crower retainers
Hondata intake manifold gasket
PRB intake manifold, ported to 70mm
Hybrid Racing 70mm throttle body
Hybrid Racing cold-air intake
HaSport custom header
Texas Chassis Works custom exhaust
Texas Chassis Works custom test pipe
HushPower DBX 3-inch muffler
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
RDX 410cc injectors
Hybrid Racing fuel rail
K-Tuned idle air assist delete
OEM ITR transmission
Hybrid Racing shifter cables
Chase Bays custom engine/charge harness
Hybrid Racing return less fuel line kit
Hybrid Racing 1,600cfm slim fans
ClutchNet Stage 6 clutch
ClutchNet Stage 2 pressure plate
HaSport K-series axles
Forged Racing aluminum radiator
K-Tuned coolant neck
K-Tuned thermostat housing
K-Tuned coolant hoses
Bosch wideband O2
Password:JDM spark plug cover
Password:JDM battery relocation kit
Skunk2 Pro C coilovers
Custom spring rates 12kg front, 10kg rear
Progress antisway bar
H&R alignment kit
PowerGrid custom endlinks
Fastbrakes ITR front/rear conversion
EBC slotted/dimpled ITR rotors
Carbotech XP10 pads front
Carbotech XP8 pads rear
Fastbrakes stainless steel lines
Wheels & Tires
949 Racing 6UL wheels: 15x9 +36 front, 15x8 +36 rear
Nitto NT-01 tires: 225/45-15 front, 205/50-15 rear
949 Racing valve stems, two per wheel
ARP extended wheel studs
J's Racing front grille
J's Racing front splitter
J's Racing towhooks
Honda Access window visors
Rear window wiper/motor delete
Motorsport Enterprises Racing 8-pt cage
Completely gutted and resprayed interior
Racepak IQ3
F1 Spec Type 3 Kevlar driver seat
F1 Spec Type 2 Kevlar passenger seat
Takata 6-pt harnesses
Nardi Torino Deep Corn 330mm steering wheel
Hybrid Racing shift knob
Mugen pedals
Van Meter Fab Honda Fit DBW conversion kit
Allview Racers mirror
Longacre mirror bracket
Carbon-fiber stereo delete
GoPro HD Motorsports Hero
Hybrid Racing, European Automotive, FA Motorsports, Jared Skinner (StreetMod), Myles Sloan (Sloaner09), Alan Jackson (Super Wagon), Colin Stadler (CBS), Peter Bonanno (the fenda rolla), Chris Van Meter (Cutter), and my supportive girlfriend Kristine (SuperLing)
Owner Specs
Favorite site
Screen name
JCrimson (JCrim)
Building Hondas
10 years
Dream car
Acura NSX-R GT
Inspiration for this build
My buddy Mike's full-race K20A ITR road racing machine
Future builds
Why Swap?
It's been said that any engine can be built into a performer with enough know-how and, more importantly, enough money. With every engine type introduced by Honda, there's a long list of supporters who will argue with you for days about its potential and why a swap is a waste of money. In Joseph's case, his focus is simple: multiple track days throughout the year that require reliability and consistent performance. Although turbo or supercharging the original motor might eventually find the same power levels as the K20A, perhaps even more, reliability under sustained high-rpm abuse begins to falter substantially. Additionally, Joseph has an outstanding platform to build upon with almost unlimited aftermarket support should he feel the need for more power. Now the question becomes, "Why not swap?"


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Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, Yen Press will be launching JY, a kids' graphic novel imprint, this fall. Named after JuYoung Lee, the deputy publisher of Yen Press, the first of three series will debut with the fall launch. Lee will curate and edit the JY list with plans of publishing 12 books per year.
Yen Press is the publisher of Svetlana Chmakova's bestselling middle grade graphic novels, Awkward and Brave. The popularity of Chmakova's graphic novels along with the rise in demand for graphic novels for younger audiences sparked the decision to launch the JY imprint.
JY will kick off their imprint launch with the release of the first three-book story arc of W.I.T.C.H. known as The Twelve Portals. Current plans are to publish three volumes at a time, every four months. W.I.T.C.H. is a teen-girl focused series that follws five young girls known as the "Guardians of the Veil" after they've gained magical powers.
According to Yen Press publisher Kurt Hassler, the three volume launch will deliver a "satisfying chunk of content to a new audience" since the original W.I.T.C.H. series was never published in English.
In fall 2018, JY will be publishing an original graphic novel adaptaion of Big Hero 6, the animated DIsney feature film. The series will be illustrated by Hong Gyun An, a new artist from New Yorks' School of Visual Arts. The adaptation is slated to receive two volumes with the possibility of more, and will feature new adventure stories based on the original film.


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Adults aren't the only ones who feel stress. Kids do too. Stress in children can show up in many ways. They may say their tummy hurts or that they don't feel well. They may seem sad or panicky. Children may have trouble sleeping or difficulty relaxing. They may want to eat more often or they may find it difficult to eat at all.
Some kids become quieter and lose interest in things they usually like to do. They may not want to go to school. Sometimes they have trouble getting along with their family or their friends.
Stressful Things For Kids
Kids say their stress comes from many different things, such as:
- fighting or arguing among family members
- not getting along well with siblings
- parents separating or divorcing
- being sick or being hurt by somebody
- moving to a new home or school
- feeling different from other children
- being teased or laughed at
- having trouble with school work
- being yelled at by family, friends or teachers
- feeling lonely and unloved
- the death of a family member or friend
- never having free time to themselves just to play and relax
Parents Can Help
When your child feels stressed:
- spend time together. It's the most important thing that you can do.
- listen and try to help them work out the problem
- try to understand how they feel
- show them that you love them with words, hugs and kisses
- ask them how they feel and why they think they feel that way
- suggest that they do something they think is fun to help them settle down


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Avery Patterson�s interception on the first play of the fourth quarter appeared to be the beginning of the end for UCLA, but the Oregon safety pointed to the previous play.
UCLA was down seven and driving into Oregon territory before Boseko Lokombo sacked quarterback Brett Hundley for a 7-yard loss to force a third-and-20 from midfield.
�That�s what swung the momentum,� Patterson said. �When you put them in a long-yardage situation, I don�t care who�s the quarterback, you shouldn�t complete a third-and-20 on us.�
Hundley couldn�t. Patterson stepped in and intercepted his pass at the 28-yard line and returned it 34 yards to give Oregon the ball at UCLA�s 38-yard line, setting up a UO touchdown.
�We showed like we were coming on a blitz, then we all dropped out and he didn�t see me coming,� Patterson said.
Patterson�s interception capped the only UCLA drive in the second half that didn�t end with a punt. The Ducks held the Bruins scoreless in the final two quarters to turn a 14-14 halftime tie into a 42-14 Oregon victory on Saturday at Autzen Stadium.
�We just figured out what they were doing,� said defensive lineman Taylor Hart, who called it the Ducks� best half of defense this season. �They threw their best punches in the first half, and we settled down and played how we know how to play.�
UCLA had 189 yards of offense in the first half and 94 yards in the second half. UCLA began the day averaging more than 500 yards per game but finished with 283 against the Ducks.
Hundley could not move the Bruins down the field through the air all evening, finishing 13-for-19 for 64 yards, including 21 passing yards in the second half. He ran for 57 yards in the first half but was limited to 15 in the second half.
�We put some more eyes on him in the second half,� Patterson said. �We had more man coverage in the first half, and he was able to scramble around with our backs turned to the ball.�
Hundley averaged 276.8 passing yards in UCLA�s first six games but had less than one-fourth of that total against the Ducks. He averaged fewer than five yards per completion.
�We just tried to contain the quarterback, because he was the main guy making plays,� Lokombo said. �Everybody did their job to make sure he didn�t have any big plays.�
UCLA scored two touchdowns in the first half, but both came after Oregon miscues that gave the Bruins a short field. After Oregon fumbled on its opening drive, UCLA drove 38 yards for a touchdown. Later, a blocked punt led to a Bruins a 28-yard touchdown drive by the Bruins that tied the score at halftime.
�I was satisfied with the way we came out and played in the second half,� Oregon defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti said. �We really didn�t play bad in the first half.�
UCLA punted on its first drive of the second half and then went three-and-out before punting on the next two drives. Patterson�s interception followed, before two more UCLA punts after drives that totaled fewer than five yards.
�We just knew we could play a lot better,� Patterson said. �We thought we could shut them out in the second half. That was one of our goals. We didn�t want to give them anything, and that�s what we did.�
UCLA had only one drive that went more than 41 yards.
�We gave up 14 points, so we still have some corrections to do, but it was pretty good,� Patterson said.


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The helicopter hit a pole and crashed at 4.30am whilst engaged in frost control operations due to the pilot being unable to see due to the canopy fogging up. The pilot was injured.
- Date
- October 30, 2016
- Reg
- Make
- Guimbal
- Model
- 1004
- Location
- Swallows Crossing Vineyard, Tarras, Otago
- Country
- New Zealand
- CivilMilitary
- Civil
- Operator
- Tailwind-Helicopters
- Link 1
- http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/85881161/man-seriously-injured-in-helicopter-crash-near-wanaka
- Link 2
- http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11738554
- Link 3
- http://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=11739052
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Trial Profile
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter, Parallel Group, Dose-finding, Pivotal, Phase 2b/3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Intravenous BYM338 at 52 Weeks on Physical Function, Muscle Strength, and Mobility and Additional Long Term Safety up to 2 Years in Patients With Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis
Status: Completed
Phase of Trial: Phase II/III
Latest Information Update: 01 Jul 2019
Price : $35 *
At a glance
- Drugs Bimagrumab (Primary)
- Indications Inclusion body myositis
- Focus Registrational; Therapeutic Use
- Acronyms RESILIENT
- Sponsors Novartis
- 28 Apr 2017 Results presented at the 69th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology
- 16 Nov 2016 Results presented at the 80th American College of Rheumatology and the 51st Annual Meeting of the Association of Rheumatology and Health Professionals
- 21 Apr 2016 Primary endpoint has not been met. (Change from Baseline in 6 Minute Walking Distance Test (6MWD) meters to , as per Morphosys media release.
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If you find yourself in possession of some coffee k-cups, but without the overpriced DRM-infected machine to brew them, this guide is for you. Following these simple steps, you'll be enjoying your fresh cup of joe with minimal effort worry-free.
K-cups are those plastic little cups with about 12-oz's of coffee grounds hidden somewhere inside. The brewer machine wokrs by poking a hole in the top and bottom and proceeds to pass hot water through the k-cup, which then drips into your mug as hot coffee. It's easy to accidentally acquire some of these little plastic packages; from a free sample box from Walmart, or as in the case of the cover photo Starbucks, as a gift from an acquaintance, or from inadvertently taking them home from work, are just some of the methods they can be obtained. But without the machine, you probably thought there was nothing that you could do with them. That's no longer the case, if you follow this simple guide!
- Obviously you'll need a k-cup to try this out
- A brewer
- I recommend the aeropress, it's designed specifically for portions of the size of one k-cup and is easy to setup
- A filter for the coffee brewer
- A mug to pour the coffee into
- Optional: an implement to open the cover of the k-cup
- The hardest step is extracting the grounds from the k-cup. They weren't intended for this purpose (they really want you to buy the machine), but we'll make it work. Your first instinct might be to peel the cover off of the k-cup. You can try this, but there's an easier way, the seal is pretty strong. In this case, I just used my thumb to press really hard at the center of the top, but you can use any sharp or blunt object with a narrow enough tip to pierce a hole in the top, then use your fingers to pry the top open.
- Put a filter in your coffee maker.
- Completely remove the top, and pour the grounds into your prepared filter.
- Add approximately 12 oz of water to your brewer and insert your mug.
- If you're using the aeropress, boil the water first and fill to the 4th measure.
- Again, if you are using the aeropress, stir the grounds in the hot water.
- Finally, if you're using the aeropress, used the plastic insertion with the rubber gasket to press the coffee out of the soaked grounds (you may have to put your back into it, sometimes the aeropress requires a lot of pressure for such a small plastic toy.
- If you're using the aeropress, boil the water first and fill to the 4th measure.
- Your coffee is ready! Add sugar and creamer to taste.
Enjoy your coffee!
Wasn't that delicious! If one thing is for sure, it's that you can't beat free! And sticking it to the man, at the same time! In this case, Keurig is who we're talking about. Screw them and their DRMed-landfill-devouring-single-portion-disposable coffee-holders and associated apparatus.
If you're looking for more ways to have fun and save money with k-cups, it's also possible to use your own grounds with a k-cup machine, or to use incompatible cups with the 2.0 machine. When it comes to coffee: where there's a will, there's a way.


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Tap Tap Dash
A simple puzzle game using jump physics
- Category Arcade
- Program license Free
- Version 1.78
- Size 22 MB
- Works under: Android
- Program available in English
- Content rating Everyone
- Package name com.secondarm.taptapdash
Program by
Cheetah Games
Unit 1309A, 13/F, Cable TV Tower, No. 9 Hoi Shing Road, Tsuen Wan, N.T., Hong Kong
Tap Tap Dash is an arcade game that requires players to navigate a series narrow mazes and avoid falling into the great void of death. While the idea of this addicting game is pretty simple, it can be extremely challenging.
Players of Tap Tap Dash must pay attention to the signals provided by the game in order to achieve success in playing it. When you need to make a turn or jump, a green arrow will flash on the screen. The challenge comes in the timing. If you do not tap at just the right time, you will miss your opportunity to make the necessary adjustments to your route and will instead find yourself in the void.
Tap Tap Dash may not seem like a difficult game to play, but the speed at which your player moves and the instructions appear on the screen significantly increase the level of difficulty. There is hope for you if you are having trouble completing a level. The snails that occupy each level can become your friends. Just click on a snail to slow the pace of the game so that you can regain your composure and more easily traverse that level.
The game is visually interesting due to the fact that each level showcases a unique color scheme and set of graphics. There are also different animals, such as cats, pigs, and birds, on each level as well. While the graphics of Tap Tap Dash are not state-of-the-art by any means, the fun and addictive nature of the game more than makes up for the minimal visuals.
- Simple but enjoyable game
- Easy to learn how to play
- Ability to slow down the game
- Graphics are not as modern
The XMAS Mode is be turned on now. If don't like this mode, you can select not to update this version. Thanks
Christmas has come to Tap Tap Dash!
- Characters are holiday themed
- Levels are themed with Christmas decorations
- 100 new levels added to World B (1000 in total!)
Have you got what it takes to beat them all
Potentially dangerous permissions
- READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
- READ_PHONE_STATE: Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
- WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.
Other permissions
- ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
- ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
- INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
- VIBRATE: Allows access to the vibrator.
- WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
- com.android.vending.BILLING
- com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- com.secondarm.taptapdash.permission.C2D_MESSAGE


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Westwood, Mass. (November 1) -- Three members of the MIT men's and women's cross country programs were recently recognized in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Postseason Awards. Head coach Halston Taylor was named as the Men's Coach of the Year, while men's senior Josh Rosenkranz (Glencoe, Ill.) and women's junior Marissa McPhillips (Narragansett, R.I.) each earned spots on the All-Sportsmanship Teams.
Taylor has been named as the Men's Coach of the Year for the 16th time overall and fifth straight year after guiding the Engineers to their 21st straight NEWMAC Championship last weekend. MIT is the only team to win the men's title in the history of the conference and is currently ranked No. 20 in the latest national poll.
Rosenkranz has been named to the All-Sportsmanship Team for the second straight season and is now a three-time Academic All-Conference selection as well. At the recent NEWMAC Championship, Rosenkranz finished third overall and has now captured All-Conference accolades in each of the past two seasons. He was an All-Region runner in 2017, a Google Cloud Second Team Academic All-American and will graduate with a degree in computer science.
McPhillips earns a spot on the All-Sportsmanship Team for the first time in her career after finishing in fifth place at the NEWMAC Championship. A three-time All-Conference performer and a bioengineering major, McPhillips was an All-Region performer last season as she was also named to the Academic All-Conference Team each of the past two seasons.
The All-Sportsmanship Teams are intended to recognize one student-athlete from each team, in every sport, that demonstrates the ideals of the NEWMAC and its Code of Conduct, regardless of his/her overall performance or statistics for the season.
For the latest on MIT Athletics, follow the Engineers via social media on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.


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Anyone who fight with monsters should take care that he does not in the process become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes back into you. — Nietzsche
(Graffiti in a Finglands Route 42 bus, Manchester)
And the dancer were thought insane by those who could not hear the music. — Nietzsche
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Mastering The Art of Picking at You
Unsure of the fact
To what frequency your soul sings,
I, therefore, lack the understanding and ability
To match its glorious pitch.
Instead, I try to find every possible reason
To malign your integrity.
Unsure of the fact
To which rhythm your heart beats on
As it keeps changing its frequency far too often.
I keep searching for ways to break your spirit,
It's a mysterious loop I've yet to decode. So I would rather
Believe in malicious rumours surrounding you.
Unsure of the fact
What wavelength your mind works on,
I try to read between the lines as you speak,
And search for ulterior motives that I'm sure to govern
Your actions. For how can a man be so motivated
To keep awake when the night is silent.
Unsure of the fact
How much innocence is alive inside of you
With every exposure to war and terrorism tearing it out.
I see no purpose in sewing these wounds.
Even as the attacks mount on the shivering ranks of green,
And your gunnery rumbles to avenge the death of your fallen comrades.
Unsure of the fact
How you are groomed to be sincere and loyal
With integrity intact even when shutters and doors
Are all closed on you and your veterans.
I shall take this opportunity to overburden and overwork you
With agonies of internal strife and still not feel morally guilty at all.
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