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So you're saying that something that wasn't popular 10 years ago, but is now, is a bad thing?
You realize that what this means is that the people bullying outliers for beginning to like games now are treating them the way gamers were treated 10 years ago, too, right?
As much as I thank God for Jim, I feel this video was just propaganda to push an incredibly biased opinion. Here is the real truth - the truth Jim is trying to hide!
I think it's pretty damn brave for Jim to enter the world of these people and confront them. Most people think twice before jumping into an open sewer.
Yes, I've seen it tons of times before. Example 1- girl on the bus shows off Pikachu t-shirt, can't name one main character from the show or another one of them.
Just want to say I've met guy gamers who do the same thing, and they don't get nearly the same third degree.
Jim briefly touched on the reason, but then flew past it :(
"Nerd girls" DO steal a ton of attention, go to Youtube right now and you'll find videos of "nerd girls" getting SHITLOADS more views than say...a guy of equal intelligence talking about the exact same subject.
If the girl is hot AND showing a cleavage you can hide a christmas tree in (thanks Yahtzee) then multiply those views by a factor of 10,000. I wish I was exaggerating.
It doesn't bother me because I rarely click on such videos, but I can see why it can bother some other people who upload tons of videos or have a career revolving around getting views.
The same kind of people don't get flamed as much in non-computer based hobbies? What a shock!
It's not my responsibility to educate people in being interested in something, especially if they already pretend to know about it. I will gladly play with anyone who asks and answer any question they might have, provided I can answer it.
I was aware of this problem. I heard about it last rearing its ugly head in Mass Effect 3.
If I might lend my analysis: the Internet has been great for turbocharging the large multi-armed thing that constitutes 'viewer entitlement' that's been known about since long before there was an Internet. The idea that everything out there is 'for me.' For a brief explanation: look at the trend of making fun of the TWILIGHT series of books/films. Most of the people making fun of it are NOT the target audience -- not women with a specific set of fetishes. What doesn't occur to these people is that TWILIGHT is not for them, it's for the target audience. They should not be offended that it didn't meet their expectations, they should learn to do some research so that they don't see movies that they won't like. But the viewer entitlement is there, deleting the 'I should do research' command line and replacing it with 'Be a hate-spewing spigot of ignorance and contempt.'
What does this have to do with 'fake nerd girls?' Well, people are starting to become aware of viewer entitlement as a concept, and once they know it drives advertising dollars, it shakes them out of the experience. Finding someone who shares your interests is a great joy, and if you might some day theoretically reach a level of intimacy with them beyond mutual interest, that's great, too. But one thing I know no human being on the world has patience for is wasting time and looking a fool doing it. The fear, and the word 'fear' is very important in this context, is that these fake nerd girls are wasting the 'true gamer's' time with false hope and insincere implications. Not unlike the 'booth babe' problem mentioned some weeks ago.
People are okay with being deceived, but it must be done with some effort and style. As Lewis Black said, 'You've got to lie to me better than that.' A product or service is nothing if not a reflection of the person who uses/experiences it. I expect some deception and pandering in anything I consume -- they must compete, free market and all that -- but too much and I get angry. Some people (the problem causers of this discussion, they who persecute and scrutinize women in this medium) are so afraid of being made to feel a fool that they will take their claws out if they even suspect perfidy. And that's the problem -- knee-jerk hate reactions instead of careful scrutiny.
Jim, as usual, cuts to the heart of the matter quickly -- if you don't like it, stop looking at it. The attention-grubbers you fear wilt if not fed, and you are feeding them almost constantly with your shotgun approach of painting all women with the same brush. It's unfair, counterproductive, and makes both of us look stupid.
What I don't understand is people who keep on being assholes after they find a woman has the chops to back up her claims. Why is the response not then delight? It took me a while, but I think I've sussed out the answer: it's still a perceived insult, because they were wrong about something. And no one likes being wrong. Could ya be more selfish? You bluffed and were called, deal with it. The world doesn't need to conform to your bruised ego.
I think the whole anger about this doesn't stem from gender but stems from the whole jumping on the bandwagon. These same people who say "I LOVE VIDEO GAMES! I'M SUCH A NERD XD" are the same people who ridiculed people for playing games back in the day.
It's the hypocrisy that gets us mad, not the people.
I don't actively hate and scream at the thought of fake nerd girls used in advertising, but they do annoy me a fair bit when I see them... although I think that's more to do with the fact that I get annoyed when advertised to at all. Some ways much more so than others.
Edit: Aaron Sylvester pretty much summed it up.
Attractiveness always breeds resentment almost as much as... well, attraction. If you can't be her or be in her league then you have to create a flaw to make yourself feel better.
However plenty of examples out there that really are whoring for attention. A few even are "real gamers" yet only half of what they do is gaming related, the other half is a sexy cam show (talking about ones that are blatantly obvious because they are trying too hard). And it should not be a surprise why that inspires disrespect.
Just like booth babes are not respected because of the same kind of logic. Maybe they shouldn't but that's the way it is.
It's a horrible term regardless, that puts the focus of the blame on the women themselves. And the stuff I've seen hasn't been about this manipulation, it's attacked hard working people, and just women in general -- usually just *concepts* of them, with nobody singled out as an actual basis.
I honestly wonder if half the outrage has just been contrived from smoke.
I can understand that. Though I don't think "bad behavior" is dressing like cool video game characters that they appreciate the design of. This is possibly the most that they have done, and they get chastised for it.
There is no bad behavior here at all.
Remember, even Felicia Day was recently called out on this (by a Destructoid contributor no less), a woman who built her entire career and production company around a show based on an MMO guild. She was asked to produce her "credentials" so to speak. Whereas Jim, Angry Joe, Total Biscuit have never been asked.
This is indeed ridiculous. All I'd want out of a girl is the sense that she respects the hobby and industry. I wouldn't care if she couldn't name all the Pokémon in a row or break down the Indoctrination Theory for me - all I'd want is her being able to have a sit-down, grab a controller with me, and have some fun for an hour or two.
That's it. I'd even take a girl who prefers casual gaming, because there would still be common topics we could approach.
To all those who really obsess over this, I'd like to ask if that really changes anything. More to the point, how does knowing all the Pokémon by heart or hundred-percenting Skyrim qualify as a worthwhile accomplishment? In the meantime, people are writing novels, composing music, putting businesses together or creating other art forms. You're just checking items off a list in an admittedly fancy manner.
I mean, I'm a gamer. I'm aware that I derive pleasure out of things a lot of other people consider to be pointless. I'm just not going to argue that MY self-indulgent pointlessness is in any way better than a woman's just because I'm slightly closer to the so-called hardcore demographic.
1- Maybe she just thinks Pikachu is cute. Last time I checked, there was no "must know source material" requirement for t-shirts.
The problem is, what are people gonna do about it? Why do girls 1,3, and 4 need to be tested in the first place?
OT: Because the point of the video is this leads to some sort of witch hunt which only affects women, which is fucking stupid. If you're a man, and you say you play video games, people take you at face value. If you're a woman, you have to prove that you have a right to exist. What are the requirements for being a "genuine" gamer girl? Do you have to own X number of video games? Must have a certain level of unattractiveness? Must play X Y Z genres?
I'm sorry, I must have missed the part where we went back to third grade. When did trying to share someone's interest in order to get their attention become a bad thing? When did video games become a secret elitist club? Why, instead of being excited that they're interested, and showing them more, is the response "EWWW, GIRLS ARE ICKY"?
Seriously Jim? Fuck you on this one. This a far more complex issue of social interaction that relates to all male/female interaction(Including transgender and homosexuals of course) and not just gamers in particular. Why do think those movies about 3 buddies that get broken up by a random set of breasts appearing keep getting made?
A lot of male nerds have toiled to establish the nerd culture(just as you said) specifically or indirectly because they didn't have female companionship to distract them. So now that The nerd culture is bigger and more acceptable it is only natural for old timers to be suspicious of any new comers. The poser knows no gender but in my own credulity I have witnessed what happens when a random poser usually a girl enters the scene.
What you are seeing is real concern and fear that is always exhibited when previously unknowns are introduced. Interactions between men and women are real chemical reactions because they are different in some very distinctive biological ways. Of course since I am a Fat chud white heterosexual male neck beard in his early 30's you can dismiss my opinion as short sighted egotistical rantings.
And for the record men don't get off judgement free Jim. You always have to worry about weather you are perceived as an alpha who leads or a beta who follows or risk being outcast because you don't have a defined role.
I only have one thing to say, Olivia munn.
Lots of fake geek guys around here, yup.
No I am not saying that games being popular now is bad I think its awesome I am saying that these people aren't interested in games they are just pretending to be to get the attention.
Basically my issue is that a person like that is pretending to be someone there not just to try and look cool and that annoys me.
Well, the episode definitely made me laugh. Partly because being happily married is a nice, safe vantage point from which to be snide about the foibles of younger, single people.
With the awareness of this rather undeserved sense of being above it all and that I'm probably making gigantic generalizations, I can't help but wonder if some men are "up in arms" because the promise of a "gamer girl" to them is of someone they can just talk about all their geekier fixations with who will also gratify them romantically (if not just sexually) without having to go through all that hard work of showing interest in their life and being sweet and so on. Ah ha! It's the long awaited short-cut to "being in a relationship" for socially awkward men! Victoly!
...Except it's not! These women still want you to show interest in non-game interests and be nice to them! BETRAYAL! They aren't what was promised at all!
Okay, I recognize that's very snide and cynical. And others have raised a valid point that whether you're selling beer or video games, no one likes feeling they're being yanked around by their vulnerabilities. Still, I can't help but wonder if there isn't a subset for which the above description isn't fairly accurate.
It's a little up-your-own-arse to assume that anyone who pretends to be nerdy, for whatever reason, is 'unworthy' to do so. That attitude just makes us sound snooty and elitist.
Wether they truly like it or not, just decided how much of that time they're wasting. =/
... and the harm in that is what? Isn't that exactly why all the male gamers are there - a safe environment to enjoy their interests?
And yes, nerds have a community. They've had one for years. That didn't/doesn't make Star Trek conventions any more accepted.
I call bullshit.
There are easier communities to fake one's way into. Sports for one. Jocks don't care if you can't name the whole team roster so long as you wear the proper t-shirt and watch the game with them.
And you know what - I find sports DULL. Boring. I don't want to be part of that community - I want to be part of a community that shares my interests.
I was president of my college anime club (undergrad) and was in gaming clubs through both undergrad and gradschool. I have never seen any woman fake being a fan to get things from the men involved.
I have seen women fake being interested in a given guy to get things. I've seen that a lot. It didn't matter if the guy was in anime club or not. I've even seen a girl who was in the anime club string along people who weren't in the club, getting them to come to the club and turning them INTO anime fans while she sucked the money from their pockets.
So yeah, so far as I can tell, the "pretending to be into gaming to steal money from male gamers" is a lie. There are easier ways to do that.
However, it is possible that a female gamer might ALSO be a monetary predator. That's fine. It doesn't make the girl any less a gamer. It just makes her a gamer AND a manipulative bitch.
Why haven´t you bought the game of the generation yet? Get out there, get a wii and download Muscle March dammit! it´s worth very penny!
Actually, seriously... the game is really fun :D.
We're not pissed at the concept of the fake gamer girl. We're pissed at the attention whores and the posers. I look at them the same way I look at the guy who buys all the most expensive snowboarding gear and always talks about how he can't wait for the season to start, but can't ride worth a hot, steamy shit. Or the Tae-kwon-do white belt who insists he super deadly because he learned how to do some forms and punch the air, but can't fight his way out of a paper bag.
I think the poser lady nerds may get it worse because people get their hopes up. "What's this?" we say, "A lovely lady who shares my interests and with whom I can discuss them on an intellectually engaging level? Indeed, this must be true love. I think I shall ask her opinion on this related issue about which she must be informed if she loves anything geek-related... oh she doesn't know. Well maybe she knows about this other nerd thing? Nope? Well fuck dat noise, G, homie don't play dat. Homie's an OG and don't tolerate dat posah shit." (I assume everyone starts speaking jive when they're upset, but it could just be me.)
Poor Jim. You look like you could use a hug. And caffeine.
Thank you for calling the guys out on their calling the girls out. I work in a video game store, and on more than one occasion I've actually had some guys go as far as to ask me, "Why do you even work here?" Once I answered the phone and on the other end there's a guy asking if he could speak with a MAN on duty. Who does that???
I've only ever met one "poser" girl, and it was the other day working at my second job - clothes and swag and shit. She was buying a butt-load of Batman gear. I asked he if she liked the last movie, and she told me, "I've never seen the movies. I don't read the books either. Or play the games. I just really like Batman." It was kiiind of annoying, but hey. In her defense, Batman does have some pretty sweet swag.
But taking that to its logical conclusion, it gets very conspiracy theorist. "Fake girl gamers" are all evil, cruel women who just want to use your interests to manipulate you into getting attention from them! THE HORROR, THE HORROR!
...When in reality, these "fake girl gamers" are either a) Not "fake" or b) not very knowledgeable about the subject, but are interested. That should be an opportunity to teach them, not to shun them out of your secret club.
So a few weeks ago Jim was decrying the occupation of Booth Babe... and today he's defending what is essentially the same thing, just less likely to be pulling a pay-check for it?
I'm growing increasingly concerned about the mind-set of gamers. First you have people like Movie Bob actively bashing on fan-service in games and basically saying have any even remotely attractive women in a game is either misogynistic or exploitative and stupid stuff like that.
Then, you have expos banning both babes because having attractive women around apparently drives all the men in to a rapacious frenzy and makes all the other women self-conscious and people seem to be okay that we've basically said that this form of modeling or advertising is wrong.. but only for games.
Now there's a problem with attractive girls who may have a passing interest in games or enjoy aspects of gaming but not the actual act and this offends the guys?
Okay, boys and girls, especially boys.. I know there's a lot of self-hate and masochistic tendencies among gamers, especially if you're in your 20s or older now and you had to suffer through the dark days before Halo came out and the "cool kids" played video games to, but this is getting pretty sad. There's girls out there who at least have some interest in your hobby. They may not play WoW 18hrs a day like you do, but they're not looking at you as the Cheeto encrusted blob they would have even 5 years ago. How about instead of kicking them in the shins and pushing them in the mud, you get a hair cut, take a shower, put on some CLEAN clothes, and say hello.
When you do stuff like bash on attractive characters in games and attractive women at cons or just showing interest in something video-game related.. frankly.. it makes you look like you hate women.. or you're gay.
The price of something being cool, is that a lot of people is going to pretend to know about it. This happened with alternative rock, with hippies, beatniks, even impressionists. It isn't and won't be anything new.
Guess what? Games are popular now. This is a good thing. People are going to try to get into the in crowd, and you know what - that also means they may even be interested enough to join in!
I remember being looked down upon for gaming. I also remember being looked down upon by gamers since I couldn't afford the latest system or game. I've had a friend who was almost jailed committing credit card fraud to have the latest and greatest hardware. That's an extreme example, sure, but it was that kind of elitist attitude that inspired people to go that far. Especially now that I'm an adult, the attitude looks stupid all around and I refuse to repeat the cycle.
Someone goes to a convention dressed in a costume. Big fucking deal. I don't understand it taken as a personal affront as much as people do. If you don't like it, ignore it. If you feel they don't know enough, be there to educate and answer questions about the hobby you take so much ownership of.
I still fail to see what is wrong with it. I mean, I used to wear sports T-shirts, yet I don't follow any of the mainstream sports (hockey, soccer) and everything was OK.
I found the start to be hilarious actually. The part where he pulls out the cheese really had me laughing, turning in to a roar when some black thingymajig was stuck to it.
Also Jim, check a few links on that fake nerd girl thing. I read a lot of ladies getting pissed out about it. Maybe fewer than the lads (mainly because there still are fewer gals in gaming than lads) but the ladies were a lot more vocal and angry about it than the blokes.
Lying to peoples faces isn't bad behaviour? Thinking that the people they're lying to are so stupid that they'd actually believe it?
Also, I've mentioned people cosplaying and how I think that's fine, even if they don't know who they're dressed up as, because that's in the spirit of the event they're attending.
What does this have to do with any of the things I've said?
Thanks Jim. Sincerely. This tendency of demanding women to legitimise themselves and their interest is absolutely asinine. Not least because the very model to which they are expected to adhere is often frowned upon to begin with.
Honestly, i don't know if this realy is "a thing".
But, whatever, most of the other parts you already said: Why act all cracked up about it? Are they actually doing any harm? Well, on the other hand you could compare them to "booth babes" and ask: What are they good for? Should we support them in any possible way, considering they might represent/ be the product of a questionable social norm, like objectification of women or something.
Then again, is this realy a thing? And why should i care?
I recall the storm around this opinion article and his followup. A lot of the backlash was raised against his post, but I've noticed, many seem to miss the point of his article and attack the writer about his attempt at gatekeeping for the nerd culture, while they themselves are doing the same thing. The gist I got from Peacock's article was that any level of interest is fine - it's those that show none that are the problem, and he was calling them out.
I recall various comments on a reddit thread of said article of posters verifying there are types of both genders that do this preying of attention - the handsome underwear model that goes in as Superman just to get girls to fawn over him, the girl who goes to parties with Spock ears for free food, the cosplaying model that was at a comic convention that was handing out business cards for her webcam show (but she herself doesn't cosplay in said show). Problems that can occur are things like limited tickets for a convention (PAX, ComicCon) where these fakers are like sport game scalpers, reducing the amount for their own gain.
To use another analogy, it's like allowing the first thousand in line to get a Harry Potter book signed by JK Rowling, only to have some people in that line turn around and immediately Ebay it for an outrageous price - they have no interest in literature and are preying on the fanbase.
Or to use my own experience, going to GDC and seeing pretty girls (aka strippers) on the corners handing out cards for their strip club. They (most likely) have no interest in game development, compared to the thousands that are there for the convention, but are trying to prey on the male nerd stereotype. And chances are, they do this for every con that is being held there.
I'm also friends with some cosplayers who've complained about people wearing skimpier and skimpier clothing, taking attention from others simply because they're showing skin and cleavage.
Admittedly, seeing as I don't know of these fakers, chances are they're much smaller in population than the hype is, but they're there.
URHG! Nerd culture (whatever that is) was also founded by nerdy women like Roberta Williams, Carol Shaw, Dona Bailey, Anne Westfall, Jane Jensen, Brenda Laurel, Brenda Brathwaite, Janet Murray, Amy Briggs, Danielle Bunten Berry, etc...
If little boys cannot control themselves when a girl is around it is THEIR fault, not hers. There are no gatekeepers no geekdom. There is no test one has to pass to be accepted. Someone likes the same thing you like, that's cool. They don't need to know everything about every other subject you care about to be accepted as a TRUE geek.
Seriously, am I a real geek guy? Are you? Who knows! And more importantly, who cares! If your little boy club implodes because you a *gasp* girl into it, maybe it wasn't that much of a cool club to begin with.
As for those talking about hypocrisy. Get over it. It sucks you were bullied in high school or whatever because of what you liked, but becoming the bullies to people who are now showing interest to what you like is not some kind of sweet justice, it's just acting like an ass.
One is a marketing practice done by the companies that hire said women, and the other is a bunch of women expressing fandom. Entirely different things.
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Call (626) 914-8201 during business hours or Glendora Police Department after hours at (626) 914-8250 or email email@example.com and that information will be forwarded to the appropriate department. A City representative will be happy to discuss how we or others may assist you.
What if I see something that I believe the Glendora Police should know?
If it is an emergency – immediate danger to persons or property – call 911. If it is not an emergency, call the Glendora Police Dispatch Center at (626) 914-8250. They will dispatch personnel as soon as a unit is free of any emergency calls.
Why are the K-rails being used and when will they be removed?
The concrete structures that are commonly used around construction on freeways or other busy streets to protect workers and property have been placed in strategic areas to help keep flooding/debris flows away from property and direct it to a safer drainage point. This is a key part in our preparedness effort.
According to federal and local experts the recovery for the vegetation will likely be 5 years. As a result, we are at high risk for flooding/debris flows from the foothills for the next 3 years according to those same officials. These k-rails will be in place as long as our community remains in the high risk period so that we can best fulfill our single goal of protecting life and property.
We understand that they are not aesthetically appealing and we will work to keep them free of graffiti and other markings during the time they are being used. If you notice graffiti or other markings on them, please call (626) 914-8246 or email email@example.com
My home was damaged or lost; what do I need to rebuild?
We are sorry that you have experienced such loss. We want to assure you that we will work to expedite your permitting process. It is important to note that you may be subject to different building codes by the State. Building codes are updated every few years by the State based on standards that have been tested to improve safety and protection. Many of the experiences from disasters like the Colby Fire are included in the process of changing and modifying codes so that structures and occupants are better protected at any given time.
Under current codes almost any work on a structure or piece of property requires a permit. The permit process allows the local agency to determine if the plans meet the State's standards and whether the work being done in the field is following the approved plans. It is important that all work is done by a licensed professional, otherwise the work being done has a high chance of not meeting standards and thus will not be accepted. We do not want you to become a victim again.
We offer the opportunity to meet with you and/or your representatives to help explain the process and follow through that will be needed. We understand that your home is very special to you and your family; we want it to be safe, meeting all regulations so that you can move back to normalcy as quickly as possible. You can call the Glendora Building Division at (626) 914-8222 or email email@example.com to ask for an appointment in person.
We highly recommend the following:
- Only hire licensed individuals. You can verify their license by clicking here for the Contractors State License Board
- Do not let people into your home that report to be soliciting business. You should only allow people that you have called to look at the situation.
- Do not give money in advance of a project being started. A reputable contractor should not need money up front. In no case should you be asked to front more than 10% of the contract. Contractors will ask for money along the way, but it is usually after they have accomplished certain stages of work.
- A licensed contractor will have insurance and bonds to protect you in the event of an accident or inability to complete the project.
- Obtain reference checks on anyone you hire – we recommend at least three references.
- If a contractor says they can do the work without permit, do not let them. You could be fined the work disallowed and have to pay substantially more in order to fix it to code standards.
- If you have questions, please call the Glendora Building Division at (626) 914-8222 or email us at email@example.com
The City passed an Urgency Ordinance relating to Landscaping, what does that require?
With every major incident, we learn what can be improved to mitigate the risk in the future. Fire officials have indicated that many species of vegetation on property actually help accelerate the fire. These plants have oils and other contributing factors that can assist wildland fires. In addition, the after effect of the fire has increased the risk that mud and debris flows can occur due to severely damaged soil. To protect against accidental landscape restoration that could further erode hillsides, the city is reviewing all landscaping projects of greater than 1,000 square feet in high and very high Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
We are using guidelines from the Forest Service, County Forestry Division and County Fire that should help property owners affected to comply with this new requirement. In order to protect your property and investment, we urge you to work with a licensed landscape architect, who should be familiar with the guidelines used throughout the State of California and Los Angeles County. A city brochure on landscaping is available at either the Planning or Community Services Departments.
Miscellaneous Questions
Where can I find information on the topics listed above?
The City of Glendora has developed a Colby Fire webpage that has many direct links to sources by federal, state and county agencies with detailed information on issues relating to how to be prepared, making your property safe from fire and erosion to federal flood insurance programs. The links will be updated periodically as we identify helpful resources. Visit www.cityofglendora.org/colbyfire.
If I have a question who can I ask?
If you have any questions concerning the Colby Fire restoration/preparedness, you are invited to call (626) 914-8201 or email email@example.com


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The National Library of Scotland acquires music through the legal deposit privilege, as well as through bequests, donations and purchases.
The music collections now include extensive British holdings, especially Scottish music. There is a wide selection of foreign music editions, special collections of early editions of Handel, Berlioz and Verdi, special collections of Scottish music collectors, and music sound recordings.
Music manuscripts are administered by Manuscript Collections.
The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians
Grove Music Online, one of the Library's eResources, includes the full text of 'The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians' (second edition) and 'The New Grove Dictionary of Opera'.
You can use this resource in the Special Collections Reading Room. If you have a library card and your main address is in Scotland, you can register online for a login to access the resource from any computer outwith the Library.
Music in 'Quarto'
An article about the music collections and the work of Music Collections staff appears in two editions of 'Quarto', the Library's former newsletter.


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The owners and insurers of the MV Rena want to leave part of the cargo ship on the Astrolabe Reef - but Tauranga's Mayor would rather have the whole wreck gone.
The cost of dealing with the ship, smashed into pieces on the reef off the Tauranga coast, has now shot past $275 million and is set to become one of the most expensive maritime salvages in history.
Yesterday, the Rena's owners and insurers flagged a proposal to leave part of it on the reef, where it has remained since October 2011.
The proposal involved an application for resource consent to leave part of the wreck in place following work that would secure the site.
This year, the insurers plan to remove contaminants to meet environmental guidelines, take away as much remaining cargo as possible and clear or close any hazards making the wreck unsafe for diving.
Under the proposal, some debris would remain around the site, and a discharge consent would have to be sought to account for slow release from the weathering of wreck steel and paint, residue oils and any lingering cargo contaminants.
The insurers said the site would be monitored regularly, and pollutants would have a "minimal and temporary" effect. However, they said some contaminants from remaining cargo, hull paints or oils could affect the sea floor, potentially "restricting some ecological regeneration".
If the company gained consent it would establish a "restoration package" to fund a range of research scholarships and grants for projects in the Bay of Plenty.
Removing the entire wreck would mean extending the period the exclusion zone would need to remain in place, involve greater disturbance to and destruction of the reef environment and "major operational challenges" including risks to workers, the ship's owner and insurers said. A previous assessment estimated that option could take up to five years.
The New Zealand Underwater Association has pushed for the wreck to become a dive site, but Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby said his first preference was to have the ship completely removed. If that was not possible, he could accept the site being made safe with strict consent conditions and "a strong and robust" monitoring programme.
Motiti Islander Aubrey Hoete was comfortable with the proposal, but most iwi on the island wanted it gone, he said.
The insurers acknowledged the cultural and spiritual bond the island's Te Patuwai hapu had with the reef, Otaiti, and were "committed" to working with them and other iwi groups to address concerns.


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The early statewide season for Canada geese will open Sept. 1 and continue through Sept. 25. During this special season, hunters will be held to a daily bag limit of eight Canada geese and possession limit of 16.
The early statewide season for Canada geese will open Sept. 1 and continue through Sept. 25. During this special season, hunters will be held to a daily bag limit of eight Canada geese and possession limit of 16.
Across the Poconos, the resident geese population continues to increase. Many communities and public launch and swimming areas experience bacterial and nutrient problems caused by the geese. Droppings foul docks and beaches and fecal coliform counts shut down swimming areas. While most communities prohibit hunting, the management is quick to admit that they could do with a few less geese.
Hunters can help curb geese numbers during this season designed specifically to aid in local population reduction. According to Game Commission biologists, "recent liberalizations in Canada goose hunting opportunities, along with local population control programs being implemented by many municipalities and public and private landowners, appear to be reducing the state's resident Canada goose population. The 2010-12, three-year average Pennsylvania spring resident Canada geese population was estimated at 232,820, which is 14 percent below the recent nine-year average of 271,049. However, the population remains significantly above the agency's management goal of 150,000.
Hunters can access some of the local populations by seeking permission to hunt private farms where geese feed in the fields and rest on ponds, or pursue the honkers on public land and water. Many areas of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and state parks such as Promised Land are open to hunting. Safety zones must always be observed and hunters must use tact, but geese can be taken in good numbers in these areas.
A handful of decoys and a goose call can greatly increase the odds of getting birds within range. Non-toxic shot is required for geese hunting, and many waterfowlers are recognizing the superior ballistics of alloys over steel.
Dove hunters will have the opportunity to participate in a triple-split season this year with the first season set to run Sept. 1-29. Hunting will start at noon and close at sunset daily during this period. The second and third splits will be Oct. 27-Nov. 24, and Dec. 26-Jan. 5, with hunting hours a half-hour before sunrise until sunset. In all three seasons, the daily bag limit will be 15, and the possession limit will be 30.
There are plenty of doves around the Poconos but finding concentrations for a shot can be tough. One must scout hard to locate flight paths, roosting, feeding, watering and gritting zones.
Doves have simple lives and these are their top priorities. Hunters after geese and doves in a combo hunt must be aware of it not being legal to carry lead shot while hunting geese.


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By JOE O'GORMAN email@example.com
PRINCETON - It seems like it's just one milestone after another for the Princeton women's basketball team.
Friday night there was Niveen Rashid going over 1,500 points and Kate Miller surpassing 500 career points.Last night, the Tigers reached another historic number.
Princeton's 59-34 win over Cornell in Jadwin Gymnasium was the Tigers 33rd straight Ivy League victory and it tops the previous mark for consecutive league wins of 32 set by Harvard.
The Crimson stretch ran from 1995 to 1998 and ironically it was a Princeton team that snapped the steak.
A little more irony has the Tigers headed to Cambridge on Friday for a meeting with Harvard.
'It has been great,' said Princeton's senior center, Meg Bowen. 'But, we are still working. We still have a lot of goals for this year left to accomplish. The 33 wins is nice, but it's part of the journey to get where we want to be.'
A 23-1 run early in the first half had the Tigers (18-5, 9-0 Ivy) well in front of the Big Red (12-11, 4-5 Ivy) quickly. The spurt gave Princeton a 27-5 advantage and they took a 34-14 lead into the halftime.
The Tigers controlled the second half, but the Big Red wouldn't let them run away and hide.
'We tried a couple different things and a good team plays with effort and execution,' said Princeton coach Courtney Banghart. 'Tonight effort won out. But, we have to take a second and enjoy that we are a part of history (33 straight wins) and something that will stand for a long time.'
Niveen Rasheed led the Tigers with 14 points, Blake Dietrick and Mariah Smith each tallied eight and Alex Wheatley added six. Kristen Helmstetter grabbed a team high nine caroms for the Tigers. Princeton had 10 players crack the scoring column.
Allyson DiMagno led Cornell with 11 points and Spencer Lane added 10.
It's been amazing what the Tigers have been able to accomplish the last four seasons:
•They have three straight Ivy titles and currently have three-game lead with five to play this year.
•The senior class has amassed a conference record of 50-1 throughout their four years. The lone loss was to Harvard during the 2010-11 season.
•During 2011-12 they achieved the first national ranking in the programs history.
'Sometimes we don't sit back and enjoy what we've been able to accomplish,' said Bowen. 'We just focus on what's next on this journey. We don't feel pressure from it, I think sometime we just lose sight of it.'
Despite the many accomplishments the Tigers feel there is still some unfinished business.
'The kids understand that winning in March is not a given,' said Banghart. 'We are still figuring out who we have to play. Its unfinished business, but we have to stop and realize we are a part of something special right now. We'll worry about what's next when it comes.'
This just might be year it all comes together for the Tigers and what a destination it would be to an amazing journey for the seniors.


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There are a variety of schedules and techniques used to deliver chemotherapy and yours will depend on which treatment your doctor prescribes. Cancer chemotherapy may consist of a single drug or combinations of drugs that are delivered in cycles. A cycle consists of treatment with one or more drugs followed by a period of rest.
Chemotherapy can be administered orally in the form of a pill, into a vein (intravenous), injected into a body cavity (such as the bladder), into a muscle (intramuscular), or into the spinal fluid (intrathecal). Currently, most chemotherapy is administered intravenously; however, oral chemotherapy drugs are gaining wider use. In some cases, it may be beneficial to administer IV chemotherapy through a venous access device (VAD), which is inserted into a major vein in the body and can remain in place for a long period of time. Not every chemotherapy patient requires a VAD. However, for those that are undergoing frequent treatment, blood tests, and nutritional support, a VAD is beneficial by reducing the number of needle sticks and associated discomfort.
How often will I receive chemotherapy?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of oral chemotherapy drugs?
What is a venous access device (VAD) and what types are used for cancer patients?
Who needs a VAD?
What special precautions are necessary with a VAD?
Chemotherapy drugs are typically given in cycles. The cycle consists of the day(s) the drug is administered followed by a rest and recovery period. A cycle usually lasts one to four weeks and is then repeated, which means a treatment is administered every one to four weeks. Each course of chemotherapy is different, but generally consists of four to six cycles. The actual administration of some chemotherapy drugs may take only seconds or minutes, while others may take hours or even days.
In the past, chemotherapy drugs were mainly administered into a vein (intravenous). Recently, oral chemotherapy drugs are being developed. Oral drugs may provide greater ease of administration since patients can take them at home rather than going to a clinic or hospital for treatments. Not all chemotherapy drugs are available in oral form. Furthermore, intravenous (IV) administration is sometimes preferable because the doctor can be more certain that the patient received the appropriate dose as scheduled and they can monitor the patient during administration.
A VAD is a surgically implanted device that provides long-term access to a major vein. Although there are several different types of VADs, the two most commonly used for cancer treatment and taking blood samples are:
Both a Hickman® catheter and a port-a-cath are surgically implanted into a major vein. For the Hickman® catheter, the plastic tube or catheter is attached to a major vein and then comes out of the body for external access. A port-a-cath is implanted completely beneath the skin into a major vein under the collarbone. The port may then be accessed by a special needle through the skin to deliver chemotherapy, hydration, transfusions, and for taking blood samples.
The following are some key features that distinguish these two types of VADs:
Hickman® catheter
Patients undergoing very demanding therapies that require frequent treatment, blood transfusions, and nutritional support—such as a stem cell transplant—may be required a Hickman® catheter instead of a port.
Not every chemotherapy patient requires a VAD. For some chemotherapy treatment plans, the inconvenience of implanting and accessing a VAD may outweigh the benefits. You may wish to ask your doctor if a VAD is an appropriate option for you, especially if you experience any of the following:
Your VAD must be flushed in order for it to work properly. Flushing your VAD requires placing a needle in your port and flushing it out with heparin. Heparin is a blood thinner prevents the catheter (plastic tube) from becoming occluded (clogged). While you are on treatment, your VAD will be flushed after each treatment. When you are no longer on treatment you must still remember to have your VAD flushed regularly. This procedure needs to be done every 4-6 weeks. It is your responsibility to make the appointment to have your VAD flushed.
Copyright ©; 2018 Omni Health Media. All Rights Reserved.
Chemotherapy is a group of medicines used to treat cancer. While surgery and radiation therapy target specific areas of the body, chemotherapy works systemically (throughout the body). Chemotherapy can also destroy cancer cells that have metastasized to parts of the body away from the original tumor site.
"I don't want my children to be scared of the word cancer. I want them to grow up to be strong women who say, 'You know what? Life goes on.'"
"I don't want my children to be scared of the word cancer. I want them to grow up to be strong women who say, 'You know what? Life goes on.'"


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Summer of Soccer 2019
With three major international tournaments going on right now, soccer fans and...
The entire world is watching, and given the attention that the global media has recently dedicated to unethical behavior of certain Olympic athletes, sports fans could mistake it for a newly introduced Olympic sport of its own, during these 2012 London Summer Games.
Who would have ever thought that so many would ever choose to care about a women's badminton tourney, which apparently is the new tipping point or benchmark for unethical behavior? And for an international organization a/k/a the International Olympic Committee (IOC) with a past littered with scandal and corruption well before most of us can remember, it is but a tad ironic.
And who would have ever thought that it would take a women's soccer team, most notably the team who actually won the 2011 Women's Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Soccer World Cup, who now are more notorious for unethical behavior than that very championship?
To wit, four women's badminton doubles teams were accused of match-fixing during the first week of these Games, not playing all-out in order for them to get better seedings in the tournament, prior to the medal elimination rounds. The teams involved were the Chinese world doubles champion team, two South Korean doubles teams and an Indonesian doubles team.
In the case of the soccer team, it was ironically the team from Japan, arguably the chief rival of the United States women's soccer team, who defeated the U.S. via a penalty kick after overtime, in the 2011 World Cup final match, which was derided by the media.
But here is where it gets interesting: The badminton teams were immediately suspended from the Games and sent home packing – much to the most likely chagrin of those in the legal sports betting parlors of London, where betting on anything is fair game and an Olympic sport unto itself.
And for the first time during these Games, were qualifying rounds introduced in badminton, rather than the all-elimination format used in the past. That opened up the door for match fudging. However, had it not been so blatant, perhaps it would not have been so "scandalous."
And with regard to the Japanese soccer team, its coach fully admitted that he directed his team to deliberately not score at all in their match against South Africa. The final score remained 0-0.
And not only did it impact their seeding, as they assumed home field advantage in the next round against Brazil, but they did not have to travel some 400 miles to Glasgow, Scotland, to play either the U.S. or France, sequestered in Scotland, away from the games since before the official opening of the of these 2012. And their location even forced the U.S. soccer team to not participate in the Opening Ceremonies.
Therefore, Japan got to stay in Cardiff, Wales, just 124 miles from London, to begin their quarter-final match. And why the women's soccer games are taking place in two foreign countries, outside of England, is a question for the London Olympic Games Organizing Committee (LOGOC), which perhaps the esteemed media has not gotten around to doing.
And since the locale of the Japan women's team is key to their match-fixing, it is a good question to ask. Should the teams competing have an unfair advantage by virtue of the actual field on which they compete?
But – unlike how the badminton teams were treated, Japan's coach and team, if they are at all penalized, it will be following the Olympics, and it will be up to FIFA, should it decide to get involved. Why the IOC should renounce its jurisdiction over Olympic medal winners to FIFA, makes it even more egregious.
Ironically, as it turns out, the U.S. will face Japan in the Gold Medal match on August 9th, where both will finally compete in England in the city of London at Wembley Stadium.
Now before your brain goes into vapor-lock in thinking that this is just another women's sports article that you certainly have no use for, there is a big-picture point to be made, both historically and going forward.
And that is the duplicitous manner of how punishment was rendered to the teams in these women's tournaments, which is but steeped in hypocrisy.
There is plenty of blame to go around, as to the inner workings and seemingly overwhelming pieces that have to come together just right in order to coordinate any Winter or Summer Olympic Games. But the Olympics are no stranger to corruption and should itself have been considered a sport unto itself, by now.
From the bidding process for city locales, to the broadcasting rights and fees, to the sponsorships and now even the ticketing process, the Olympics mimic corrupt governments worldwide, which send their athletes to "participate" in order to bring glory home. And corruption does not discriminate; from the West to the East to the most impoverished nations, both north and south.
Many in the U.S. media no longer expect much from prima donna professional athletes and their sometimes horrible behavior, yet these same folks are all aghast at the female badminton and soccer teams and their unbecoming behavior.
And many such media types in the past have written that "we expect more of female athletes than male athletes" which not only presents the old double-standard, but an unchallenged type of sexism. But pretending to care about badminton and women's international soccer, where soccer, even in the U.S., gets little gravitas except for maybe every four years, is but a joke.
The real story here could be the moral decay of government, the media and yes, the Olympics as an organization. And that athletes who supposedly "cheat" are but a symptom of such sacrilege. And given the many number of issues needing a fix in the Olympics' oligarchy, it sadly cannot all be covered in just one report.
But to not provide a couple of such issues that have impacted not only those who are sports fans but sports consumers, and also to the good people of London, would be but a disservice.
Firstly, shopkeepers and small business owners, both proximate to Olympic venues and even those on its outskirts, were courted by both the IOC and the LOGOC, that the Games would be a boon for business and the London and Great Britain economies.
Yet, as the Games approached, even a butcher, who rolled sausages into the symbolic five Olympic rings and who then displayed them in his butcher shop window, was told to take down his pork, as it violated said pork of the Olympic sponsors and their agreements with the IOC.
No reference to "2012", "London Olympics" or "gold rings" was to be allowed or tolerated in shop windows, or fines would ensue. And such word went out to the London and suburban business districts just two weeks prior to the Games of these rules.
In so far as ticketing and the fiasco it became, again, corporate sponsorships played a role. The dearth of seats being filled, even at major event venues, had the hands of corporate-give-away all over them.
The folks of London also were sold on the fact that the Olympics this time would be affordable, accessible and available to its residents and a "fans in front" policy would be a key component to getting a thumbs-up from Londoners.
What rather happened was that LOGOC, that insisted that events were sold out, were but reserved for international federations, IOC officials, sponsors, the media, participating and notable prior Olympians, amongst other elite groups, who were no-shows.
The LOGOC promises a "full review" of its ticketing policy, following the Games. Little good now, unless future Olympic committees are serious about a "fans in front" policy, rather than providing mere lip service.
And lastly, we have the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) which we should all feel sorry for, as it laid out $1.8 billion to broadcast these Games on multi-level broadcast outlets and platforms.
But the word "live" was given new meaning by NBC suits. There were few real "live" events on either broadcast television or online streaming, as promised prior to and even during the airing of these Games. All marquee events, such as swimming, gymnastics or track and field, including preliminary heats for such, were completely unavailable "live" online on the day these events took place, and were to be broadcast on television in prime time that day via tape delay.
They were rather chopped up and served on a platter with the pretense that they were actually aired "live." Yet, the media, and television and radio broadcasters were never shy about revealing results hours prior to the visuals being able to be viewed.
So what you say? How about cooling the unethical behavior by NBC? If they are not going to provide "live" availability for events, they should not pull a bait-and-switch on consumers.
And to try to wrap this up, the next time the media tries to distract its audience, by encouraging it to get fired up about an athlete or team trying to gain an edge, remember the big-picture.
For a misinformed public is but an ignorant one. And that is a far more a scarier proposition than a stray birdie in a game of badminton.
Copyright ©2012 Diane M. Grassi
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Bulletin HASKINS & SELLS 19
Another Cash Case
AN extremely interesting case has just
come to light involving an irregularity
in cash. The interest lies chiefly in the
boldness of the embezzler and the simplicity
of the audit procedure which would
have detected the defalcation.
The shortage occurred at the plant of a
manufacturing company. The company
in question maintained a general office in
a large city, where the general books were
kept. The plant, where the manufacturing
operations were carried on, was located in a
small town in another state.
The plant received money from sales,
which it deposited in a local bank, subject
only to checks drawn by the main office.
The plant itself was supplied with working
funds by means of an imprest fund of $7,-
500, reimbursed, when necessary, by checks
sent from the general office. It was in
connection with this fund that the irregularity
occurred—an embezzlement of nearly
$14,000 over a period of less than two
The imprest fund normally consisted of
cash in hand, cash on deposit in a separate
bank account operated as a part of the
fund, and vouchers representing payments
for expenses not yet reimbursed by the
home office. At times there was the additional
item of cash in transit, consisting of
expense vouchers being remitted to the


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This weekend I went on two social rides, Friday night the Midnight Ridazz Dia de Los Muertos ride (500+ people) and Saturday night the Spoke(n) Art ride for Gallery Night in North-East LA. It has been awhile since I've been around for these and it got me stoked again on what we would call local bike culture. Saw a lot of fixed gears and it reminded me that I should post some of these photos from France.
Are fixed gears the coolest thing ever or an annoying trend? Good for the city only or for long-distance rides as well? In skateboarding or BMX usually you get really excited about something new and then slightly annoyed by the people who find it after you. Is it the same for fixed gears? Like many cities these days Los Angeles has its 'scene' (does that word make you cringe?) that no doubt includes the core groups (I've been riding fixed for 5 years!), the hipsters (Is this NJS certified?), the converts (I have 10 bikes and I just converted an old Colnago to fixed), and those who just enjoy riding a simple bike. Many blogs and articles have dissected this further than I care to (Bike Snob NYC). I ride a track bike for commuting and in the city for two main reasons: It is different than my other bikes and requires different riding skills and it is low maintenance. No brakes rubbing, shifters needing adjusting, cables fraying. Just the most basic bicycle possible.
But what about for long distance? When we rode the Furnace Creek 508 on a fixed gear team someone said to us, 'Sorry this race isn't hard enough for you to do on road bikes.' And maybe some of those who ride fixed are self-handicapping: Yeah, well I did it on fixed gear!! We rode it fixed cause we thought it would be fun to have a team and to use our everyday bikes. I have no interest in riding fixed over really long distances, but many people do. I give them the benefit of the doubt that they just love riding fixed for what the bike offers them, the same way others choose to ride certain bikes, components, races, etc.
At Paris-Brest-Paris I tried to speak with as many fixed gear riders as possible and also shoot photos when I could. Photos and story at my original post for this ride.


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Avril Lavigne and this green shoulder bag is a perfect match, right? This color is pure and fresh, and gives us a sense of life and energy. This bag was made of cow leather. It uses lock and key closure. With no pockets and no detailing outside, it is really simple and refreshing


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Also a member of the Harvard women's soccer team
Career Highs
Goals: 7 vs. Wagner (2/25/12)
Assists: 6 vs. Villanova (2/24/13)
Steals: 6 (2x) vs. Iona (2/23/13)
2013 (Senior)
Mary G. Paget Award winner ... Earned CWPA Southern Division first team all-conference ... Named team Most Valuable Player ... Led the team in goals (79), assists (45) and steals (72) ... Named co-captain ... Got her first goal of the season, as well as three assists and one steal in the season opener versus Iona (Feb. 2) ... Put five goals into the back of the net in an 18-6 win over Villanova (Feb. 2) ... Contributed four goals, an assist and four steals against CAMO (Feb. 2) ... Named CWPA Southern Division Player of the Week (Feb. 4) ... Recorded one goal and one assist against California (Feb. 9) ... Notched two goals and two steals versus Princeton (Feb. 9) ... Against NYAC, totaled two goals, one assist, and two steals (Feb. 10) ... Accounted for a season-high five assists, along with one goal, in a 19-4 win over Villanova (Feb. 10) ... Scored three goals, two assists, and had five steals against Wagner (Feb. 23) ... Recorded a season-high six steals and also contributed three goals and one assist versus Iona (Feb. 23) ... Handed out six assists, a new career high, had two goals and also tallied four takeaways in a win over Villanova (Feb. 24) ... Posted four goals, two assists and one theft against Siena (Feb. 24) ... Recognized as the CWPA Southern Division Player of the Week (Feb. 25) ... Tallied three goals and four steals in a win versus Bucknell (March 2) ... Delivered five goals, two assists and three steals in a win against Bucknell (March 2) ... Had a goal and two thefts versus Gannon (March 3) ... Recorded a goal, three assists and three steals at Santa Clara (March 17) ... Tallied a hat trick, one assist and two steals versus Occidental (March 17) ... Scored a game-high five times while handing out three assists and swiping the ball twice against Fresno Pacific (March 18) ... Stole the ball four times and found the back of the net once at Pacific (March 19) ... Recorded a takeaway against San Jose State (March 21) ... Scored twice at No. 2 Stanford (March 22) ... Had a score and a helper at No. 5 California (March 23) ... Tallied six goals, two assists and three steals against Brown (April 3) ... Scored five goals while also recording one assist and two steals in a win over George Washington (April 6) ... Dished out one assist and posted one steal versus Princeton (April 6) ... Recorded two goals and three steals in a contest against Arizona State (April 7) ... Tallied three goals, three assists and a team-best five steals in a win against Mercyhurst (April 13) … Totaled four goals, one assist and one steal in a contest against Brown (April 13) … Credited with two goals and two steals in a winning effort over George Washington (April 14) ... Registered one goal in a victory over Notre Dame (Ohio) (April 26) … Posted one assist and three steals in a matchup with Hartwick (April 26) … Tallied four goals, one assist and two steals as the Crimson outlasted George Washington (April 27) … Notched one goal, three assists and two steals versus Brown (April 28) … Named to the CWPA Eastern Tournament second team.
2012 (Junior)
Finished with 65 goals, 24 assists, and 54 steals ... Registered 11 hat tricks through the first 21 games ... Named the CWPA Southern Division Player of the Week Feb. 14 after leading Harvard to a 3-1 record at the Princeton Invitational with 13 goals, four assists and 10 steals ... Named to the honor roll of the CWPA Southern Division Player of the Week March 20 after scoring 10 goals during Harvard's five-game spring break trip to California ... Had season-high seven goals in a 16-13 win over Wagner Feb. 25 ... Registered three goals, four assists and seven steals in three games to help Harvard to a third-place finish at the CWPA Southern Division Championship.
2011 (Sophomore)
Finished the year third on the team in scoring with 54 goals, tied for third in assists (24) and second in steals (51) ... Named "excellent" student-athlete by CWPA for finishing with a GPA between 3.41-3.70 ... Collected four takeaways, scored twice and dished two assists against Iona, then posted a hat trick with three goals and added two assists and two steals against Villanova Feb. 5 ... Tallied another hat trick with three goals and grabbed two steals versus Siena in the Marist Tournament Feb. 19 ... Notched three goals and three takeaways against Brown, then put in four goals and grabbed two steals against Iona in the ECAC Championship Feb. 26 ... Scored a season-high six goals and collected five steals at Cal State Monterey Bay March 13 ... Found the back of the net a team-high five times and stole the ball on four occassions at Bucknell April 9 ... Posted three goals and three steals against George Washington April 16 ... Tallied three scores, two helpers and two takeaways against Brown April 20 ... Gathered three steals, dished two asssits and notched two goals versus Gannon in the CWPA Eastern Championship April 29.
2010 (Freshman)
Received Harvard's Rookie of the Year award ... Scored first collegiate goal against Villanova at Harvard Invitational (Feb. 6) … Netted two goals in wins over Villanova (Feb. 6), Siena (Feb. 6) and Iona (Feb. 7) at Harvard Invitational … Recorded a hat trick against New York Athletic Club (Feb. 7) at Harvard Invitational ... Scored twice against Iona (Feb. 20) at Princeton Invitational ... Recorded a hat trick against Maryland at the Elite Eight (March 6) … Scored a goal against Princeton at the Elite Eight (March 6) … Netted a goal against Fresno Pacific (March 15) … Recorded four steals against San Jose State (March 17) ... Notched two goals in Harvard's win over No. 19 Cal State East Bay (March 19) … Netted a goal against Cal State Monterey Bay (March 20) … Tallied a hat trick against Marist (March 27) … Registered four goals against Brown (April 18) ... Scored twice against No. 7 Michigan at the Eastern Championship (April 30) ... Tallied a goal and recorded six steals against Bucknell at the Eastern Championship (May 1).
Before Harvard
Four-year member of the varsity soccer and water polo teams ... Water polo captain in 2009 ... Inducted into the Hawaii High School Athletic Association Hall of Honor ... 2009 Hawaii Co-Player of the Year in soccer ... First-team all-league and state championship tournament and state championship tournament Most Outstanding Player in 2009 ... Second-team all-league, second-team all-state and first-team state championship tournament in 2008 ... Second-team all-league in 2007 ... Helped lead soccer team to 2009 state championship ... State tournament MVP in water polo in 2008, helping team win state title ... Also helped team win state title in 2009 ... League Co-Player of the Year in 2008 and 2009 ... First-team all-league in 2007-09 ... Was Punahou School's Co-Athlete of the Year in 2009 ... Academic recognition in AP Environmental Science in 2008 ... National Honor Society.


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1UP: "Despite Lightning's top billing, the real star of this FFXIII sequel may be its world."
"the real star of this FFXIII sequel may be its world"
Well, based on the trailer which was set in a really dull artificial looking town, I'd have to disagree.
Can this game come out and flop already so we can look forward to a Wada free next generation?
So not only is the main character bland and unappealing, but now so is the world and environments... WTF Squenix!?


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How Fannie and Fed Caused the Crash
Economist John B. Taylor reviews Reckless Endangerment by Gretchen Morgenson and Joshua Rosner:
The book focuses on two agencies of government, Fannie Mae and the Federal Reserve. The mutual support system is better explained and documented in the case of Fannie, the government‐sponsored enterprise that supported the home mortgage market by buying mortgages and packaging them into marketable securities which it then guaranteed and sold to investors. The federal government supported Fannie Mae — and the other large government‐sponsored enterprise, Freddie Mac — by implicitly backing up those guarantees and by providing favorable regulatory treatment and protection from competition. These benefits enabled Fannie to rake in excess profits — $2 billion in excess, according to a 1995 study by the Congressional Budget Office.
The book then gives examples where Fannie's executives — Jim Johnson, CEO from 1991 to 1998 [and also top aide to Vice President Walter Mondale, campaign manager for Mondale, head of vice presidential selection for both John F. Kerry and Barack Obama, and chairman of both the Kennedy Center and the Brookings Institution], is singled out more than anyone else — used the excess profits to support government officials in a variety of ways with plenty left over for large bonuses: They got jobs for friends and relatives of elected officials, including Rep. Barney Frank, who is tagged as "a perpetual protector of Fannie," and they set up partnership offices around the country which provided more jobs. They financed publications in which writers argued that Fannie's role in promoting homeownership justified federal support. They commissioned work by famous economists, such as Nobel Prize‐winner Joseph Stiglitz, which argued that Fannie was not a serious risk to the taxpayer, countering "critics who argued that both Fannie and Freddie posed significant risks to the taxpayer." They made campaign contributions and charitable donations to co‐opt groups like the community action organization ACORN, which "had been agitating for tighter regulations on Fannie Mae." They persuaded executive branch officials — such as then Deputy Treasury Secretary Larry Summers — to ask their staffs to rewrite reports critical of Fannie. In the meantime, Countrywide, the mortgage firm led by Angelo Mozilo, partnered with Fannie in originating many of the mortgages Fannie packaged (26 percent in 2004) and gave "sweetheart" loans to politicians with power to affect Fannie, such as Sen. Chris Dodd of Connecticut. The authors write that "Countrywide and Fannie Mae were inextricably bound."
But don't ignore the role of the Fed:
Early on the authors take on the Boston Fed, and in particular its research director Alicia Munnell, for using a study documenting racial discrimination in mortgage lending to justify the relaxation of credit standards, even though the study's findings were found to be flawed by other researchers. And they criticize the very low interest rate set by the Fed when Alan Greenspan was chairman and Ben Bernanke was a Fed governor, saying it "contributed mightily to the mortgage lending craze," adding that "with the Fed on a rate‐cutting rampage, demand for adjustable‐rate mortgages with relatively low initial interest costs had become incendiary."
If you watched the HBO movie Too Big to Fail, you wouldn't get much sense that government actions — easy money, the homeownership mania, HUD and Fannie's push to lend to non‐creditworthy borrowers — played a major role in the housing bubble and subsequent financial crisis. Sounds like this book would make good supplemental reading for viewers, along with Johan Norberg's Financial Fiasco.


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