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The First Friday Art Crawl was established in 2007. This year-round monthly event features all of the galleries, studios and museums as well as the part-time galleries in various shops opening their doors to show art. The Art Crawl is held on the first Friday of the month and open from 6 pm to 9 pm.
In line with its original purpose, local artists are given an opportunity to display and sell their work. This event has grown from 50–100 people visiting 4–6 venues to an event that has drawn over 3,000 people and continues to attract new people to Downtown Tulsa. Besides the art galleries being open, the established museums and galleries offer free admission and many shops stay open late. During any given Art Crawl, visitors can expect visual art, performances and maybe a few fireworks! Each venue offers something different and creative, a true hallmark of the Tulsa Arts District.
The First Friday Art Crawl can be the perfect date night when you start with a cocktail, coffee or early dinner on one of the many patios. It can also be a leisurely browse of the art and a great late dinner or nightcap at the District's unique restaurants or clubs. Families can find many options from kid-friendly gallery shows to live music in the park. For those who like to linger even later, stay for one of the clubs, bars or coffee shops – many of which offer live entertainment.


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A popular West-Texas guide service owner is seeing his reputation tarnished after pleading guilty to wildlife charges stemming from an undercover investigation.
Mark Dean Meissenburg, owner of well-known guide service Panhandle's Best Inc., of Amarillo, was sentenced this month by U.S. Magistrate Judge Clinton E. Averitte to one year probation for allowing hunters to take sandhill cranes in excess of the daily bag limit.
Averitte also ordered that Meissenburg pay a $900 fine and restitution of $2,590.
Specifically, Meissenburg pleaded guilty to one count of having custody of migratory birds without proper tagging. According to the plea documents filed in the case, he admitted that on Jan. 24, 2012, he unlawfully had custody of a sandhill crane, a migratory bird, belonging to another person without proper tagging requirements.
As part of an undercover operation, on January 22, 2012, three special agents with U.S. Fish and Wildlife met Meissenburg in a motel parking lot in Littlefield, Texas. The group, guided by Meissenburg, traveled to harvested corn fields in Castro County for the morning hunt. The three undercover agents quickly filled their daily bag limit of three sandhill cranes each, and then Meissenburg told them to fill his daily bag limit of an additional three sandhill cranes. When a total of 12 had been harvested, Meissenburg stated the hunt was over. While cleaning the birds, Meissenburg instructed the agents to complete the Texas Wildlife Resource Documents for the birds they had harvested. Each agent accurately completed a form stating he had killed three sandhill cranes. Meissenburg falsely completed a TWRD.
The agents also went out with Meissenburg on hunts the following two days, and similar events ensued. On January 24, 2012, the last day of the hunt, Meissenburg told the agents to leave all harvested cranes in their motel rooms or vehicles to ensure that if they were stopped by a game warden, that they were not over their possession limits of six cranes each. Meissenburg also told the agents if they were stopped by a game warden, to let Meissenburg do all the talking and to tell the game warden this was the first day of their hunt.
The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Texas Game Wardens. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Drake was in charge of the prosecution.


text: Last night, Chris Mueller (on 93.7 FM from 10 p.m.—2 a.m.) provided a little insight, which you can see above, into what it's like working the telephones for a light night Pittsburgh-area sports radio call-in show. We may try to get the audio, or we may just let this one float around in all of our imaginations. Salute to Steve, to the many Steves all over this great land that need to have a couple drinks before they can talk about their team's back-up quarterback, and to the radio hosts out there listening.


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I am always looking for something new to read. However, most of what I find recommended in newspaper book reviews (for example) I find shallow and desultory.
I would like some recommendations from atheists. I'd like to know which books have changed you, spoken deeply to you, made you who you are and contributed to your atheism. My own list would include the following:
Shakespear, The Merchant of Venice (Not a book but a play I read long before I saw it performed. I was struck by the injustices it exposed)
Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice (The shallowness she dwelt on, the very human concerns of her 18th Century English society, the beautiful language)
Cormak McCarthy, The Road (Very recent and to be read slowly (this is hard - I read it on a one and a half hour flight) and capable of being read again and again )
Patick White,Flaws in the Glass, an autobiography of Australia's (gay and only) Nobel laureat for literature - I loved how he disparaged the Austalian establishment. And his The Tree of Man, a novel about the nobility and grandure of ordinary people carving out a life in the Austalian bush in the early days of setlement in this country. White helped me see what is is to be just human, 'All to Human', to love and hate appropriately.
Jean Paul Satre, Huis Clos. (Another play - I majored in French in my first BA and have never recovered. Its message is that 'Hell is other people' and that what you do in this life is all you'll ever do; your history will be complete , no hope of revision)
Samuel Becket, The End (Probably the greatest and most gut wrenching short story ever written - I should also add Waiting for Godot, another play)
Erwin Schroedinger, What is Life. (He anticipated later developments in biological/genetic science as well as being instrumental in the development of quantum mechanics)
Don Cupit, The Sea of Faith (This put a lot of my former reading in perspective for me)
Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot (Another persuasive perspective put-er)
Richard Dawkins, The selfish Gene and The God Delusion (the first a revelation, the second a confirmation - both books were consciousness raisers)
Christopher Hitchins, God Is Not Great (Hitch is a great plomemicist - he can sock it to a Mother Teressa or a Pope as well as he can give it to your average ethnic cleanser)
This list is by no means complete nor does it reflect the chronological order in which the works were read. They are just readings that spring immediately to mind. And I am not saying that the above list is better than anyone else's or that it should be read. Indeed, I suspect I have missed a lot in my reading life. So, I would like your recommendations, your lists of what has affected you deeply, changed the way you see the world, helped make you an atheist
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AEM Plug and Play EMS
- Tune your racer to the exact specifications you need for speed with an AEM Plug and Play EMS
- Plugs directly into a vehicle's ECU, with no additional wiring required
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An adjustment here, a tweak there, and your racer will be ready to take the checkered flag. Set up your engine with the perfect tune for your driving style with an AEM Plug and Play EMS.
That means "Engine Management System", and this is one EMS that goes the extra mile for you. Simple to install and a breeeze to use, this system allows you to create a base map and use it to manipulate data in ways great and small. Calibrate your timing pattern, improve fuel injection, control boost, set rev limits and perform a bunch of other tasks that improve engine performance based on the data your new AEM Plug and Play EMS provides. The Windows-compatible software used with this system is fully-customizable and password protected, as well as able to notify you when you're using it incorrectly. Innovative but easy-to-use, this EMS takes much of the guesswork out of tuning your vehicle, allowing you to focus on getting your tune exactly how you want it for the best racing results.
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It's ridiculously cold out in most places, so you probably don't want to trek to the gym. Well, you're in luck! We've got ideas for a few easy exercises you can do at home with the help of stuff you already own. Here's the most recent one in the series.
The workout: Sliding side lunges
Toning target: Inner and outer thighs
Your tool for these varies based on your floor surface, says Devin Gage, a personal trainer in West Chester, PA. If your floor is carpeted, you'll need paper plates, and for hardwood or other smooth floors, you'll need soft socks.
1. Keeping your core tight and one foot planted firmly on the ground, place your other foot on a paper plate (or into a sock) so you can slowly slide it on the floor out to the side.
2. Go as far as you can while bending your stationary knee down and sending your hips back, and keep your back straight and chest high as you go.
3. Once you've reached your natural stopping point (don't force that leg too far!), bring the leg back in slowly.
4. Do 10 to 15 reps, then switch sides.
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Jake Freeman had two shots against UCSB Sunday (Gil Talbot).
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Facing its highest-ranked opponent of the season, the Harvard men's soccer team stayed in the game for 90 minutes, but an early goal proved to be too much to overcome as the Crimson dropped a 1-0 decision to No. 3 UC Santa Barbara Sunday afternoon. Harvard falls to 1-5-1 on the year while the Gauchos remain undefeated at 6-0-2 on the season.
Harvard endured a trio of shots early with rookie goalie Joe Festa making his first save on USCB's third shot of the contest. The Gauchos' goal came early, however, as Javier Castro penetrated deep into Harvard territory and headed home a cross from inside the six-yard box just 13:32 into the game. The Gauchos did well to shut down the Crimson attack through the first half as the guests were held without a shot or a corner kick through the opening 45 minutes.
The Crimson found a bit more of a rhythm in the second half and saw its best scoring opportunity in the 63rd minute when Jake Freeman put a shot on net, forcing UCSB goalie Austin Mansker to make the save. Harvard also had a 5-1 edge in corner kicks in the final 45 minutes, but could not find the combination for the equalizer as the Gauchos sealed the 1-0 victory.
Festa finished the day with eight saves as Harvard was outshot, 16-3, on the day. Freeman had two of Harvard's three shots on the game, with Kiroki Kobayashi tallying the other.
Harvard returns home for its next contest when it takes on archrival Yale Saturday in a 7 p.m., showdown at Soldiers Field Soccer Stadium.


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Industry giant VW is attempting to undermine a planned new EU law that would make cars more efficient.
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VW's position will further encourage drilling for oil in fragile environments like the Arctic.
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A memorial service for four of the victims in Sunday's plane crash in Erie will be held this weekend in Estes Park.
Services for Tori Rains-Wedan, 41, and her three sons are set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave., Estes Park.
Rains-Wedan and sons Mason Wedan, 15, Austin Wedan, 11, and Hunter Wedan, 11, died Sunday after the plane they were flying in with Erie real estate lawyer Oliver Frascona crashed northwest of the Erie Municipal Airport.
A service for Frascona has not yet been set, according to officials with his firm, Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C.
Contributions can be made to the Wedan Family Memorial Fund in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Ave., Estes Park.


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There is also application monitoring with New Relic integration, which follows the company's recent partnership with New Relic undertaken to provide real-time application monitoring. New Relic Standard Edition, now integrated with Stackato for Java, PHP, Python, and Ruby applications, is now available free of charge for users. This enables monitoring of end-user experiences and application performance to diagnose performance bottlenecks at the code level.
"With IT and cloud administrators now being able to offer more self-service to developers through a private PaaS, the role of monitoring and managing applications is critical for IT to provide a reliable, available, and scalable private cloud," said Bart Copeland, president and CEO, ActiveState Software. "ActiveState enables Java developers to use their existing desktop development environments to deploy directly from their desktop to the cloud. As an enterprise-grade private PaaS, Stackato provides development teams with the power of choice, while empowering IT with the tools to effectively manage the PaaS and reduce complexity."
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New information
May 6, 2011
The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint programme of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), has received new information and requests your urgent intervention in the following situation in Bahrain.
New information:
The Observatory has been informed by reliable sources about the ongoing incommunicado and arbitrary detention of Mr. Abdulhadi Al Khawaja, former MENA Director at Front Line and former President of the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights (BCHR).
According to the information received, as of May 5, 2011, Mr. Abdulhadi Al Khawaja remained detained but his whereabouts as well as official charges pending against him remained unknown. His lawyer is the only person who could have access to him on April 29 and 30, 2011. These two meetings of several hours were held in the presence of the Military Prosecutor. In addition, no information could be obtained regarding Mr. Abdulhadi Al Khawaja's physical condition, although witnesses claim to have seen him in a military hospital in a very bad state.
The Observatory recalls that Mr. Abdulhadi Al Khawaja was brutally arrested on April 9, 2011, and witnesses present during his arrest declared that he was taken unconscious after having been violently beaten (See background information).
The Observatory firmly denounces the violation of the rights to due process and fair trial by the Bahraini authorities, the incommunicado and arbitrary detention of Mr. Abdulhadi Al Khawaja and as well as the judicial harassment against him, which seem to merely aim at sanctioning his human rights activities. The Observatory is also deeply concerned for his physical and psychological integrity as it is feared that he might be subjected to torture and acts of ill-treatments in the framework of incommunicado detention, in a context where four people arrested during the protests have died in custody between April 3 and 12, 2011 and dozens of detained activists complained of acts of torture and ill-treatment.
Background information:
On April 9, 2011, Mr. Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, who has been organising peaceful awareness-raising and human rights education activities for protesters in the recent weeks, was arrested at his daughter's house, along with two of his sons-in-law, Messrs. Wafi Almajid and Hussein Ahmed, by masked policemen who forced entry to the building. The three men, and Mr. Al-Khawaja in particular, were severely beaten up before being taken to an unknown destination. Moreover, Mr. Mohammad Al-Maskati, President of the Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYHRS), who has been monitoring human rights violations committed since the protest movement began, and who was also present in the house, was severely beaten during the raid but not arrested.
On April 10, the Bahraini authorities wrote on twitter: "Al-Khawaja was arrested for charges to be brought against him legally. He violently resisted the arrest and had to be subdued" ; the twit then continues as "(Al-Khawaja) is not a reformer (...) He called for the overthrow of the legitimate regime". To date, no information has been given to the family of Messrs. Almajid and Ahmed neither on their whereabouts nor regarding any charges pending against them.
On April 15, 2011, a group of more than 20 masked and armed plain-clothes men, belonging to security forces, entered the house where Mr. Al Tajer was present with his wife and young children. After thoroughly searching the house, the office, and taking computers and mobile phones, the men arrested Mr. Al Tajer and took him to an unknown destination.
On April 20, 2011, Mr. Abdulhadi Al Khawaja was allowed to make a one-minute phone call to his wife. He informed her that he was supposed to appear on April 21 at 8.00 am before the Military Court. Before this call, Mr. Alkhawaja's daughter received a call from the military asking her to bring clothes for him. When his lawyers presented themselves before the Military Court, they were advised that the hearing will not take place on that date. They could not get any further information nor have access to their client.
Furthermore, the Observatory also recalls that since April 16, 2011, no information could be gathered regarding the whereabouts of Mr. Mohamed Issa Al Tajer, a human rights lawyer who was arrested on that day in his house. Mr. Mohamed Issa Al Tajer was representing several protesters before the Lower National Safety Court, charged with murder of two policemen. On April 28, 2011, four of them were sentenced to death penalty and three to life imprisonment[1].
The Observatory urges the authorities of Bahrain to:
i. Guarantee the physical and psychological integrity of Mr. Abdulhadi Al Khawaja, Mr. Mohamed Issa Al Tajer as well as all human rights defenders in Bahrain;
ii. Immediately disclose the whereabouts of Messrs. Abdulhadi Al Khawaja, Mohamed Issa Al Tajer, Almajid and Ahmed and ensure their access to their lawyers and families;
iii. Immediately and unconditionally released Mr. Abdulhadi Al Khawaja and Mr. Mohamed Issa Al Tajer as well as all human rights defenders in Bahrain as their detention merely seems at sanctioning their human rights activities;
iv. Put an end to any acts of harassment, including at the judicial and administrative level, against Mr. Abdulhadi Al Khawaja and Mr. Mohamed Issa Al Tajer as well as against all human rights defenders in Bahrain;
v. Conform in any circumstances with the provisions of the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, adopted on December 9, 1998 by the United Nations General Assembly, in particular :
- its Article 1, which states that "everyone has the right, individually or in association with others, to promote the protection and realization of human rights and fundamental freedoms at the national and international levels" ;
- its Article 6 (c) which states that "everyone has the right, individually and in association with others to study, discuss, form and hold opinions on the observance, both in law and in practice, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms and, through these and other appropriate means, to draw public attention to those matters" ;
- its Article 9.3 which provides that "everyone has the right, individually and in association with others, inter alia […] to attend public hearings, proceedings and trials so as to form an opinion on their compliance with national law and applicable international obligations and commitments; and to offer and provide professionally qualified legal assistance or other relevant advice and assistance in defending human rights and fundamental freedoms" ;
- its Article 10 which provides that "no one shall participate, by act or by failure to act where required, in violating human rights and fundamental freedoms and no one shall be subjected to punishment or adverse action of any kind for refusing to do so";
- and its Article 12.2 which states that "the State shall take all necessary measures to ensure the protection by the competent authorities of everyone, individually and in association with others, against any violence, threats, retaliation, de facto or de jure adverse discrimination, pressure or any other arbitrary action as a consequence of his or her legitimate exercise of the rights referred to in the present Declaration".
vi. Ensure in all circumstances respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in accordance with international human rights standards and international instruments ratified by Bahrain.
● Cheikh Hamad bin Issa AL KHALIFA, King of Bahrain, Fax: +973 176 64 587
● Cheikh Khaled Bin Ahmad AL KHALIFA, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tel: +973 172 27 555; Fax : +973 172 12 6032
● Cheikh Khalid bin Ali AL KHALIFA, Minister of Justice and Islamic Affairs, Tel: +973 175 31 333; Fax: +973 175 31 284
● Permanent Mission of Bahrain to the United Nations in Geneva, 1 chemin Jacques-Attenville, 1218 Grand-Saconnex, CP 39, 1292 Chambésy, Switzerland. Fax: + 41 22 758 96 50. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Please also write to diplomatic representations of Bahrain in your respective countries.
Paris-Geneva, May 6, 2011
Kindly inform us of any action undertaken quoting the code of this appeal in your reply.
The Observatory, a FIDH and OMCT venture, is dedicated to the protection of Human Rights Defenders and aims to offer them concrete support in their time of need.
To contact the Observatory, call the emergency line:
· Tel and fax FIDH + 33 (0) 1 43 55 25 18 / +33 1 43 55 18 80
[1] See Observatory Urgent Appeal BHR 003/0411/OBS 065, issued on April 16, 2011.


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Important update & HUGE announcement from DV Mark Top-Artist FRANK GAMBALE on the upcoming 'Frank Gambale Online Guitar School' launch and how to get updates of the Early-Bird registration!
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Salaam and Greetings of Peace:
I recently came across this list of five hadiths, or sayings of the Prophet (SAW), which give advice to Muslim husbands on good behavior during marriage, and thought I would share it, since they would apply to all husbands of any religion.
Advice to Husbands
Jabir narrated that the Prophet, peace be upon him, gave these instructions in his sermon during the Farewell Pilgrimage: "Fear God regarding women; for you have taken them [in marriage] with the trust of God."
Narrated by Aisha, 'God's messenger said: "Among the believers who show most perfect faith are those who have the best disposition, and are kindest to their families."'
Narrated by Abu Huraira, God's messenger said: "The believers who show the most perfect faith are those who have the best disposition and the best of you are those who are best to their wives."
Aisha has related that the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him, would enter the house with a pleasing disposition and a smile on his lips.
Narrated by Al-Aswad: "I asked Aisha, `What did the Prophet, peace be upon him, do at home?' Aisha said, `He used to work for his family and when he heard the call for the prayer, he would go out.'"
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Question for the Money Doctors
Question submitted on Sep 4, 2012.
QuestionI have a 401K plan of approx. 16,000 from an old employer. I do not want to use this now but what do I need to do with it if I do not plan on going back to work there and so I do not loose most of it in fees. I am almost 40 yrs. old and currently a student graduating at the end of the year. Ive just never delt with this issue and need to take care of it. Is it safe to leave it there?
Depending on your former employer''s plan, you may be able to leave it there. If you choose that option, speak to the plan advisor to make sure it is allocated according to your risk tolerance, objectives and time horizon. The new disclosure laws just went into effect so the fees affiliated with your account should be disclosed.
Another option would be to roll the plan to a personal IRA. This should give you additional choices and flexibility over the employer 401(k). When you roll out of the 401(k), it is a tax-free transfer to the personal IRA, and you can continue with the tax deferral until retirement. A CPA/PFS (www.findapfs.org) in your area can assist you with this.
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I went to the movies alone last week.
A friend recommended that I see "Life of Pi." I had no interest in the film when it first hit theaters before Thanksgiving. I also had not read the book on which the film is based. I knew nothing about the plot, except that there's this kid who's stuck in a boat with a tiger. Nonetheless, I drove to Westbrook, bought a ticket at the Cinemagic there, picked a seat in the center of one of the rows, and settled down for the show.
I loved the movie. For two hours it kept me engaged with visuals as beautiful and stunning as any I have seen on screen, a story with a message that resonated and an ending that trusts the viewer to draw his or her own conclusions.
For all I've put into this miniature movie review, I wonder if you're still stuck on that first sentence. He went to the movies alone?
Now, now. This is not the story of a lonesome guy who could not get either his wife or a friend to join him at the movies. While nothing is better than a date night with my wife, Valerie — we saw "This Is 40" on her birthday two weeks ago and plan to see "Silver Linings Playbook" this weekend — I do have a long history of sneaking off to the movies by myself once in a while.
I started doing this years ago. As a teenager, I would walk to the Sanford Cinema Center off Roberts Street and catch one of the four movies playing there on a Sunday afternoon. After a while, the manager there gave me a nickname, the Matinee Kid.
I was not a picky moviegoer. I had films I wanted to see, to be sure, but I thought nothing of going to the movies for the sake of going. During one autumn in high school, for example, I saw "Big," starring Tom Hanks, "Imagine: John Lennon," a documentary, "Dead Ringers," a creepy psychological drama starring Jeremy Irons, and "Child's Play," the first of many horror films about Chucky the doll. A comedy, a documentary, a drama, and a horror, all in about a month or so.
I once took this solo-moviegoing to an extreme. Back in the year 2000, I took off the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Valerie, however, had to work. I set out to see as many movies as I could that week and focused primarily on those I figure had shots at Academy Award nominations. In a three-day period, I saw "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," the foreign-language film directed by Ang Lee, "Ali," the biopic that starred Will Smith as Muhammad Ali, and "Finding Forrester," the drama in which Sean Connery tutors a young writer. By the time Friday came around, I was all "movied" out — not that I admitted this to myself, however, and not that it stopped me from seeing "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring."
That was a mistake. I would watch the movie again a year later and would enjoy it a great deal, but when I saw it that week, at the tail end of a ridiculous marathon of films, I was in no shape to endure a three-hour epic about wizards and hobbits.
I went to the movie knowing precious few details about Tolkien's saga, as I am not one for the fantasy genre. I had seen an animated version of "The Hobbit" when I was a kid in the 1970s, but my memories of it were scarce. All I knew was that "Fellowship of the Ring" was the first in a trilogy.
I got restless at the half-way mark. I just wanted Frodo and his buddy to reach Mordor and do what they had to do and destroy the ring and be done with it. At the 180-minute mark I was thinking, hey, just give me the ring and I'll get rid of it. I'll chuck it into a lake, or something.
As you may recall, Frodo finally arrives, somewhat, and can see Mordor in the distance. Then the credits start to roll.
The guy in front of me turned to his girlfriend and said, "That's it? We waited three hours to see a couple of hobbits get within, what, a few miles of the place? They're not even gonna go there?" Evidently, he didn't know two sequels were on their way in the years ahead.
Me, I was conflicted. There was no payoff, yet the movie was done and I was free to go home.
You know me. I love movies. But I've never treated myself to a movie marathon since. There is such a thing as too much of a good thing.
I prefer to see movies with Valerie or friends. If there's a movie that Valerie does not want to see — most likely an action flick or a bit of science fiction — I'll go see it with my friend Gary here in town or my friend Dave in Massachusetts. I already have plans to see the new "Die Hard" movie in Boston next month.
These days, with a family and work and a variety of obligations, I go off to see a movie alone only two or three times a year. I enjoy it every time, even if the movie falls far short of the ol' four-star mark. There's definite joy in treating yourself to a pastime you've known your whole life. For you, that pastime might be baseball or reading.
For me, it's movies.
Call me the Matinee Middle-Aged Man.
Shawn P. Sullivan is the editor of the Sanford News. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Gaykuten Saiban 4
I'm pretty sure I already used that title for one of my LJ posts way back when, but cut me some slack here — you have to admit it's fitting.
The other day I finished the Japanese version of Gyakuten Saiban 4, known to the English-speaking world by the not at all gay name of Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney. I bought the limited edition of the game when it came out last April in Japan, and played through the first day of the fourth case before I stopped. Since the English version is coming out here in the states in February, I decided I'd pick it up again and finish it before then.
I considered glossing over the reason why I stopped playing it, in the interest of maintaining some of my personal dignity. But I can't lie to you guys, especially not when it gives you the the perfect chance for a laugh at my expense. Your humor, after all, is more important than my emotional well-being. You see, I got to a point where it was too emotionally depressing for me to continue.
There, I said it. I got depressed over a video game. I suppose that's somewhat understandable — as a 12-year-old boy, my emotions are not fully developed and I get upset easily.
(Behind the cut, no major plot spoilers, but if you don't want to know anything about the game, you'll probably want to skip this.)


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Living With Kidney Cancer
The impact of kidney cancer on your life is complex. Here are suggestions on what to expect — from employment matters and health insurance to diet, lifestyle, and family relationships.
As you learn more about kidney cancer, and perhaps meet other kidney cancer patients, you will see that it is possible to live a full and satisfying life after your diagnosis. But your life will obviously be impacted, both during your initial treatments and during your recovery phase.
Supportive Care
As you adjust to your diagnosis, you may deal with a number of physical, emotional, and practical issues that could pose challenges. It is important to remember that dealing with these issues is a central part of your overall care – and resources are available to help. This component of your overall health plan is called Supportive Care, and it encompasses all forms of care aimed at supporting your quality of life.
Among the important elements of Supportive Care are the management of nausea, pain, fatigue, nutrition, exercise and physical therapy, family life, and practical matters such as health insurance. As you begin to create a Supportive Care plan, be sure to have frank discussions with your doctor and healthcare team at any time you feel anxious or uncertain about what you should do. An expert oncology team should be able to address any of these issues, providing care or making a referral for help. (Information about end-of-life issues, palliative care, and hospice are included in the chapter "Emotional Well-Being.")
Daily Life
The Role of Diet
The precise relationship between diet and kidney cancer is unknown. However, diet has been estimated to be a causal factor in about 35% of all cancers. Some people think a high protein diet might be a risk factor. Obesity also may play a role in kidney cancer, as it does in other cancers. There is little hard research providing evidence that changes in diet will prevent a recurrence of cancer or cure cancer, however.
A healthy, well-balanced diet helps the patient maintain strength, prevents body tissues from breaking down, prevents infection, and promotes the regeneration of normal tissues. Eating right is especially important if you are undergoing cancer therapy. Many foods can be beneficial; for example, nutritionists recommend eating foods rich in vitamins C and A and fiber and including plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your diet. Take the time to learn about good nutrition, and if helpful, consult with a professional nutritionist.
Some patients become vegetarians or adopt a macrobiotic diet. Such a diet may be beneficial as long as it is properly balanced and meets your nutritional needs. Adhering to a specific diet regimen may make you feel like you have more "control" over your disease. But there is little evidence that change in diet will affect your cancer growth and some diets can be harmful or distract at a time when you need your energy to fight your cancer. Eat a healthy diet. Remember that maintaining calories is one of the most important things you can do during times of intense treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, and systemic therapies. It is important to discuss any modifications in your diet with your healthcare team.
If you are overweight, be sure to discuss your weight with your oncologist before starting a weight-loss plan, as your doctor may feel that it would be detrimental to your treatment plan to pursue losing weight at specific times during your illness and treatment.
Patients often wonder if they can drink alcoholic beverages after having a kidney removed for kidney cancer. The answer is "yes." A social drink now and then, a beer at a sporting event or wine with a special dinner probably won't hurt you. Discuss this with your doctor, as it may not be recommended at specific times during treatment. After cancer has disrupted your life, such simple pleasures become more meaningful. There is even some medical research evidence that suggests that a glass of wine on a regular basis may have health benefits. You may also find the new non-alcoholic beers to your liking. Beverages brewed from whole grains can have nutritional value.
Additional information about the role of nutrition in cancer, including downloadable brochures and pamphlets, can be found on the American Institute for Cancer Research website.
Many cancer patients medicate themselves with food and nutritional supplements. For example, some patients take megadoses of vitamins in the belief that they will prevent recurrence or even cure their cancer. There is little research evidence that such self-medication can directly influence recurrence or cure.
Patients should exercise extreme caution in using vitamins. Studies show that taking megadoses of some vitamins, such as vitamin A or vitamin E, can be damaging to health.
Supplements which contain vitamin A may interact with some drugs to produce unwanted side effects and toxicity. They can also cause liver toxicity or damage when taken in combination with retinoids.
Patients who have had a nephrectomy usually have one functioning kidney and half their normal renal capacity. Megadoses of vitamin C can damage the remaining kidney and cause the formation of kidney stones. Always inform your doctor that you have only one kidney, as this can affect any future medication prescription that may be ordered for you.
Patients should also recognize that dietary supplements sold in health food stores are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All processed food products, all prescription drugs, and all over-the-counter drugs sold in the U.S. are regulated by the FDA. Manufacturing plants for these products are also inspected by the FDA.
While there are many good manufacturers of dietary supplements, you cannot be certain of the quality of supplements. For example, all prescription drugs are date coded and may not be sold after a certain period of time to ensure efficacy and safety. Dietary supplements are not necessarily date coded, and it is difficult to know if a product on the shelf of a health food store is fresh. Manufacturing plants for these products are not inspected by the FDA.
Do not start taking megadoses of vitamins, new vitamins, or other nutritional supplements without first talking with your doctor. Some patients do not want their doctor to know about their self-medication behavior because they fear that he or she won't approve. In reality, every experienced doctor has worked with patients who have taken supplements. Your doctor won't be surprised if you express an interest in nutritional supplements.
While your doctor may not be a nutritional expert, a frank discussion may prevent you from making a serious mistake or help you avoid a dangerous drug interaction. If you want to pursue nutritional strategies, seek out a physician who is an expert at nutrition research.
Alternative Cancer Treatments
Some patients believe that "conventional" medicine will not cure their cancer. They think that "toxic" treatments will damage their immune system. These patients do not appreciate how immunotherapy works or how advanced scientific cancer care has become.
You may have heard about shark cartilage as a cancer treatment. There is no research evidence that eating shark cartilage works. The same holds true for bovine cartilage, another alternative treatment.
Some patients try Essiac tea, a brew made from tree bark and herbs. Essiac contains some interesting chemicals, but there is no research evidence that it can cure cancer or prevent recurrence.
Herbs have been used in medicine for centuries. In fact, most pharmaceutical preparations were originally made from plants until the 1950s when organic chemistry was developed, leading to the synthesis and manufacture of naturally occurring chemicals. Taxol, a drug used to treat ovarian cancer, was originally made from the bark of the Pacific Yew tree until it could be synthesized.
Many herbs cannot be simply ingested. They must be prepared to release their active ingredients and make them biologically available in the body. In addition, some herbs can interact with drugs. Without adequate knowledge, you can injure yourself.
Some patients try going to cancer clinics in Mexico, the Bahamas, or Europe. There is no evidence that treatments available in these clinics offer any therapeutic advantage over what is available at cancer centers in the United States. Moreover, your insurance is not likely to reimburse you for care at these clinics. Some of them may also engage in unethical and dangerous medical practices.
For example, coffee enemas to "de-toxify" patients have caused colon ruptures, resulting in serious infections and death. Another remedy contained rattlesnake meat found to be contaminated by rare bacteria related to tuberculosis. At least three patients died as a result of that remedy.
If you smoke, stop and never smoke again. A history of smoking is one of the risk factors for kidney cancer. Get professional help by asking your doctor to recommend a smoking cessation program. If you are worried about gaining weight, stop smoking anyway and deal with any weight gain through diet and exercise. Encourage people around you, especially young people, to stop smoking cigarettes or avoid starting.
Exercise is good for you. After surgery, modest exercise can help you regain your muscle tone and help rebuild the muscles that were cut. Exercise can complement dieting, making it easier to lose weight.
Try to get at least one-half hour of exercise every other day. Vigorous walking, jogging, swimming, or other aerobic exercise promotes good cardiovascular health and may help reduce high blood pressure. Walking is an excellent form of exercise if done regularly.
Exercise is also a good way to reduce and manage stress. Regular exercise is also thought to slow down the aging process. Unfortunately, in modern society where many people work with their brains rather than their bodies, we often don't get enough exercise. Try to make time for regular exercise and to make it a part of your lifestyle.
Your hospital may have a physical therapist on staff who can counsel you and put together an exercise program for you. Ask your doctor to arrange a meeting and be sure that your doctor agrees to your exercise program based on your physical condition. You can start out slow and easy, gradually increasing the amount until you achieve your goals. Always consult with your doctor before embarking on an exercise regimen so changes in levels of fatigue can be accurately monitored and fragile bones and/or muscles will not be stressed.
Family Life
Kidney cancer will probably have a major impact on your home life. When one member of the family has kidney cancer, the whole family has kidney cancer. The love and support of family members are important in every phase of diagnosis and treatment. When the disease is first diagnosed, the family can comfort the patient. When the patient is in the hospital, family members often supplement the nursing staff in watching over the patient. When the patient comes home from the hospital, family members care for the patient. When follow-up and treatment continue, family members facilitate the process.
Experienced doctors know that the family is hurting, and helping the family is another way to help the patient. And just as the doctor develops a relationship with the patient, the doctor often develops a relationship with the patient's family. The doctor-patient-family relationship usually starts at the time of diagnosis. Most doctors will want to brief family members along with the patient about the diagnosis and plan for the patient. It helps if this briefing takes place all at one time so family members hear exactly the same things and family members get to hear the questions of other family members.
If a nephrectomy is done, the surgeon can send word of how the operation is going to waiting family members. After the operation, the surgeon will also brief the family about the patient's condition. As the patient recovers in the hospital, family members will probably meet with the patient's doctors and nurses. This contact can provide the family with an opportunity for questions and learning.
Research has shown that a person living with cancer will only remember a limited amount of information that is given during an office visit with the doctor. This happens because the patient is trying to process a lot of new information and because people remember less when dealing with a stressful situation. To increase doctor-patient communication, you should write down questions you want to have answered before arriving for your appointment. Find a family member or friend willing to accompany you to all medical appointments. This person can take notes for you while in the doctor's office and later help you clarify information. If you choose, this person can serve as a contact to provide information to the concerned, significant people in your life. It can become exhausting for patients to disseminate information about their progress to loved ones numerous times. This approach also discourages different family members from contacting the doctor individually to be briefed on the patient's condition. It's important to have a well-thought-out plan for communicating information among loved ones.
Those who experience kidney cancer may find that family becomes one of the most important factors in their recovery. Connecting with other families who have gone through the same challenges can be very helpful. The Kidney Cancer Association maintains a Facebook® Fan Page, message board, and support groups for families facing cancer. You can learn more about these resources and other issues related to families in the chapter "Emotional Well-Being."
Health Insurance
Like any major illness, costs for cancer treatment can be high. If you have health insurance, such as coverage through your employer, you should read all of the information brochures and details of your policy. Become familiar with the terms of your coverage and the procedures for filing claims. If your employer is a larger company, you should meet with the company's benefits administrator and/or medical director. These people can help you. It is also a good idea to have a friend or family member help you review all your medical bills, insurance claims, payments, and reimbursements.
Health plans, including insurance, are regulated by federal and state laws, and these laws may vary. Be prepared to do your homework regarding the laws in your state.
Insurance Coverage for Clinical Trials
Clinical trials of investigational treatments (those not approved by the FDA for kidney cancer) are frequently used medical options for patients dealing with advanced kidney cancer. Often, insurance companies only reimburse for recognized standard forms of treatment. Therefore, it is important to check with your insurance company regarding their reimbursement policies before beginning a specific treatment.
If you are currently in treatment and your insurance company has rejected one of your claims, there are several things you can do. First, you can simply resubmit the claim. Often, it will be processed by a different claims reviewer who may approve it. Second, many insurance companies have formal claims appeal processes. You can appeal your claim and have it reviewed. Third, if a claim is rejected after submission, and you work for a large company, you should notify your employer's benefits administrator, corporate medical director, or union benefits representative. They may be able to make suggestions or resubmit the claim for you. Your employer is the insurance company's customer, and the insurance company wants to keep customers happy. If your employer intercedes on your behalf, the claim may be paid. A good company will take this action because it pays a lot of money for its employee health insurance program. It wants to get value in return for its premiums. Fourth, you can write to your state's insurance commissioner and send a copy of the letter to your insurance company. Insurance is a regulated industry and most states have a commission or government agent who oversees insurance companies operating within the state. Your insurance company may decide to pay your claim rather than have to respond to a commission inquiry. If your insurance company is still unresponsive, you can file a formal complaint with the insurance commission in your state. Record the date and name of the person you talk to whenever you call your insurance company.
The Kidney Cancer Association does not advocate confrontation as a tactic for resolving insurance claims. History has shown that well-intentioned people have offered bogus cures for cancer and a host of other illnesses. Some have filed false insurance claims and committed insurance fraud; others have abused their coverage. It is only appropriate for insurance companies to be careful with the funds of their policyholders. Prudence in paying claims holds the cost of insurance down and makes it more affordable for all patients.
You stand a better chance of being reimbursed for an experimental treatment if it has the support of your doctor and other physicians, if it is administered through a major university teaching hospital, and if prior experience with the treatment indicates that it may help you. These things reassure the insurance company that your claim is not frivolous and that the treatment is appropriate even if it is unproved. Involve your doctor and hospital treatment center if you have difficulty getting support from your insurance company. Talk with the financial counselor at the hospital where you're getting treatment — they can work with your insurance company to be sure that charges were billed correctly, that correct "codes" were used, and to clarify charges. Charges for physician visits, tests, and procedures are determined based on whether or not they are considered "standard of care" for a patient with kidney cancer. Your insurance company should cover those charges that are "standard of care," while charges for tests done specifically for "research" are typically covered by the sponsor of the clinical trial that is conducting the research. Your healthcare team or financial counselor can help you with treatment bills and insurance issues.
Life Insurance
It may seem strange to think about getting or increasing your life insurance coverage after you have cancer. However, there are many reasons you may need to obtain or increase your life insurance. For example, if you seek to borrow money or want a home mortgage, your bank may require that a life insurance policy be in force, naming the bank as the beneficiary. If you own a business or have business partners, your company may need to carry a life insurance policy on you to buy back your stock in the event of death.
Increasing numbers of cancer patients survive their disease. The longer you survive, the more likely you are cured, and the better you are viewed as an acceptable risk by the insurance companies. There are insurance companies willing to provide coverage to cancer patients if they no longer show disease and a suitable amount of time has passed since the initial treatment and diagnosis.
If you wish to obtain life insurance or increase your coverage, talk with a qualified insurance agent to explore what might be available. Be aware that you may be assigned to a high-risk class and pay a higher price for coverage than someone who has not had cancer.
Medicare and Medicaid
Kidney cancer patients may qualify for treatment under Medicare and Medicaid. An easy way to learn more is to ask the social services department or admissions officer at your hospital about benefits. Your hospital will have all pertinent information on these government programs. Precise benefits may vary from state to state. You should also contact your local office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or visit the Medicare website at www.medicare.gov for more information and to obtain one of the following U.S. government publications covering Medicare:
Medicare & You. Contains detailed facts about Medicare benefits and the health plan options available to you. Publication number 10050.
Medicare and Home Health Care. This pamphlet provides information about home health care under Medicare. Publication number 10969.
Medicare Hospice Benefits. Hospice care is a special type of care for terminally ill patients. Learn how to find hospice programs and where to get information. Publication number 02154.
Medicare Preventive Services to Help Keep You Healthy. Use this guide to lower your risk of cancer, flu, pneumonia, diabetes, etc. Publication number 10110.
Where to Get Your Medicare Questions Answered. This guide provides the latest information in an easy-to-understand question-and-answer format, including definitions of important terms. Publication number 02246.
Your Medicare Benefits. This pamphlet provides information about what your health care plan covers. Publication number 10116.
You can also obtain these publications by calling toll-free 1-888-878-3256, by writing to the Federal Citizen Information Center, Department WWW, Pueblo, CO 81009.or by visiting their website at http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov.
For specific questions about the Medicaid program, visit www.cms.hhs.gov/home/medicaid.asp.
Employment and Business
Your employer will probably learn that you have kidney cancer because you will be missing from work for several weeks while you have a nephrectomy. You may also miss work if you participate in certain clinical trials or treatments. Also, your insurance claim submissions may have to be signed by your employer.
Your relationship to your job is a very important factor in your quality of life. If you are unhappy with your job, your cancer may serve as motivation for you to think about changing jobs. If you have a high-stress job or one that demands a lot of extra time or extensive travel, you may want to switch jobs within the same organization.
Even though you may be cured of cancer, an employer may perceive you as a risky employee or an employee who is going to be more expensive to insure or who is going to require time off. Nevertheless, laws are in place to protect you from discrimination. The Americans with Disabilities Act is a Federal law which prevents job discrimination against people with a cancer history. ERISA is the Federal law which governs employer health benefits. The Medicare and Medicaid programs are also governed by Federal laws.
Your health condition will also be a factor if you are searching for a new job. Most employers have a policy of giving job candidates pre-employment physicals. Your health record will also be part of any employer insurance application, and your employer may have to sign these forms when they are submitted to the insurance company for approval.
Under no circumstance should you lie to a potential employer about your cancer. If your deception is discovered during the pre-employment process, you probably won't get the job. Even if your deception works, there is a high probability that you will be found out. For example, when your insurance application is submitted for approval, the insurance company will check your medical records. Thirty days into your new job, your employer will learn that you lied. Even if you don't get fired, your employer may not trust you again or be willing to give you advancement.
Employment Discrimination
If you are denied a job because of your cancer, you may consider filing a complaint with the federal government. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, any U.S. government contractor or subcontractor receiving $50,000 or more, and with 50 or more employees, is required to prepare and maintain an affirmative action program for the handicapped. Moreover, employers that receive any money from the Department of Health and Human Services are required to maintain such a program regardless of size or amount of money received.
Cancer patients are classified as handicapped under this law. If you suffer job discrimination because of your cancer, you can file a complaint under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the U.S. Department of Labor. If your complaint involves a contractor for the Department of Health and Human Services, it will fall under Section 504 of the law and should be filed with the Office of Civil Rights at the Department of Health and Human Services. Your state Department of Labor or Office of Civil Rights may also be responsible for enforcing state laws prohibiting discrimination against people with a cancer history.
Employment Benefits
On the plus side, because you have been recognized as handicapped by the federal government under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, an employer may be eligible for federal and state job credits, training grants, and other forms of financial assistance as a result of your employment. To find out more, contact your local state Department of Labor before you seek a new job.
If you own a company that does business with the federal, state or city government, it may be eligible for preferential treatment in contract bidding. Companies that are federal contractors or subcontractors may also give preferential treatment to suppliers owned by handicapped persons because it helps them fulfill obligations under federal statutes. It may seem strange to profit from having cancer, but you didn't decide to get cancer and you didn't write the laws pertaining to handicapped persons.
The Impact of Laws on Cancer Patients
Laws are the formal rules that run a society. Many federal and state laws affect you as a cancer patient. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is empowered and governed by laws passed by Congress. The budget for the National Cancer Institute is set each year by an appropriations law passed by Congress.
These laws influence the quality and availability of your health care, what you pay for your care, and many other aspects of your care. It is important for you to know your rights and restrictions under various laws.
The Kidney Cancer Association tracks important legal developments that relate to patient rights and patient care. The Association also educates members of Congress, government agencies, and other organizations about the needs of kidney cancer patients. For example, the Association has organized meetings between patients and members of Congress. The Association has also testified before Congressional hearings on the needs of patients.


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Frozen Cranberry Pie with Candied Almonds
It's so convenient to prepare part of a holiday feast in advance. This frosty, ginger-spiced delight goes in the freezer overnight and is ready to enjoy the next day. —Rosemary Johnson, Irondale, Alabama
Total TimePrep: 30 min. + freezing
Makes8 servings
- 24 gingersnap cookies
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant French vanilla pudding mix
- 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen French vanilla whipped topping, thawed, divided
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, divided
- 1 teaspoon chopped crystallized ginger
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Arrange cookies around the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate, cutting cookies if necessary to fit.
- In a small bowl, combine milk and pudding mixes. Stir in the cranberry sauce, 1/2 cup whipped topping, 1/3 cup almonds, ginger and almond extract. Pour into prepared pie plate; chill for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add remaining almonds; cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool.
- Spread remaining whipped topping over filling; sprinkle with almonds. Cover and freeze overnight.


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Spencer Malthus and J. Walsingham talk about a pocketwatch or locket or something.
October- November 1974
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A collection of correspondence between Spencer Malthus and Ainsley Alcott in which Spencer Malthus tries to acquire a certain locket.
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Michael does a B&E into Spencer's apartment and sniffs some clothes before finding the locket in question. He opens it and all Time breaks loose.
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It's just after midnight in France and Sophie Thistlecomb's watching the sky from the ballroom. Come see the lights with her as the sky changes from black to green to blue and back again.
Elsewhere - Wizarding London - Countdown
The social climbers of the British wizarding world are hobnobbing, but the New Year they're ringing in isn't the one they're expecting. Also lights in the sky so pretty, they've stopped time.
Elsewhere - Muggle London - Displacement Theory
Muggleborn witch goes to muggle party. Muggleborn witch ends up crashing someone else's ...without her so much as moving. But perhaps the world around her has?
Elsewhere - St. Mungo's - We Solemnly Swear We're Sober
It was supposed to be a quiet night at the office, until half the wizarding world decided to get hungover. All at once. And none of them even really seem drunk. Chaos ensues.
Elsewhere - Ministry of Magic - Time Flies
Chaos erupts in the Department of Mysteries, specifically the Hall of Prophecies and the Time Room. Destroyed prophecies and broken timepieces have left one Unspeakable incredibly shaken.
Hogwarts - Astronomy Tower - Fugue
Aries is watching the lights in the sky just past midnight. They are pretty, if unexpected. What could they mean?
Hogwarts - West Bailey - Tick, Tick, Tock
Late at night near the Professors' quarters, unusual events begin to unfold.
Salem - The Lobby - Bad Time for a Field Trip
Nigel's about to leave Salem and venture into Boston! Want to explore the wreckage? Feeling humanitarian and wanting to find your Muggleborn classmates? Grab your coat and get going.
Salem - Boys Dormitories - Hysteria
Oh dear, Trent seems to have lost his most prized possession. Check out what else you've lost and start a support group with him!
Salem - Hospital Wardl - Keep Calm & Carry On
Need someone to talk to? Ophelie Lecuyier & Winston Elbrick are here to listen to all of your concerns, hopes, fears, and Feelings. Simply start an open thread (dialogue-only, please!) and link them to it.
Salem - Dining Hall - Panic on the Streets of… Salem?!
Filius Pendragon and Delaney Roberts are trying to corral order in the Dining Hall - all students at Salem are required to report!
t h e P O L I T I C A L b a c k l a s h
September 1974
In the editorial section of the Daily Prophet, two sides start locking horns over the role of the Order, the Ministry that party controls, and where the citizens have a say.
An Open Letter
An Open Letter No. 2
A Letter Concerning Toleration
A Letter Concerning Intent
January - June 1937
Words turn into action post-time warp changes, and suddenly letters are beginning to shift into a movement.
A Letter of the People, by the People
A Letter for the People
Ninety-Five Theses - Diagon Alley Main Street - open petition
August 3, 1937
Wizengamot Session: Blood Status Bill
Meanwhile, the Ministry and its ruling elite take steps of their own to address the rising tide of problems both at home and abroad.
August 1937
Ministerial Decree 37.8.5: Blood Status Census - Ministry of Magic, sign-up
The Ministry has spoken, and the census has begun. How many will lie? How many will attempt to ignore? And still how many will use the information to further their own ends?
Fall 1937
Wizengamot: Subcommittee Hearings on Blood Purity
The purebloods convene behind closed doors to dictate where they would like the next steps to this law to go, and they probably have good reason to keep it all behind closed doors, too.
m e a n w h i l e i n t h e m u g g l e w o r l d .
January 1-8, 1937
Three purebloods take a pleasure jaunt, crossing France, Germany and Austria, and find a world has gone to war without them.
November, 1937
The Rules of the Game
Assumed identities & a reconnaissance mission abroad.
December 23, 1938
Wizengamot: Midnight Emergency Session
The walls are breaking down and the Wizarding World needs to react.
January 7, 1939
The Blueprint
Two purebloods who knew too much are silenced.
p o s t - s h o o t i n g l o c k d o w n
Calling All Aurors
Inside St. Mungo's
Outside St. Mungo's
The Daily Prophet
Panic with Miss Prothero
Party with Mrs. Prothero
August 1940
Decree for the Welfare of Extraordinaries
Under the First Supplementary Decree for the Welfare of Extraordinaries, set fourth by the Minister for Magic in August, 1940, those persons of all abilities considered to be extraordinary are required to register their details with the Department of Social Affairs.
i n t e r v i e w s
Aries Paladin
Juniper Ellwood-Luxe
Marcus Altair
Charles Kedding
Chantal Renard
Pryce Hir
Kristoffer Carlisle
Pandora Duke
June 1941
Are You Safe From Your Ministry?
The Daily Prophet publishes an article about the sudden health tests being imposed on Extraordinaries against their will. Many arrive at St Mungo's.
June 1941
Charles Kedding is brought to the Institute.
June 1941
My Immortal
Pandora Duke and Kristoffer Carlisle in Cellblock D.
Summer 1941
Pandora Duke is tormented by Geryon Crowley.
Summer 1941
All that I'm living for
Pandora Duke and Sarah Ann Darcy are brought to the Institute, experiments begin and conditons deteriorate.
Summer 1941
And time goes by
Experiments begin on Charles Kedding, conditions deteriorate.
September 1941
Breaking News - The Cost of Being Extraordinary
The Daily Prophet is sent a letter with pictures of where people are being held, and what their living conditions are really like. Shetland Institute is exposed and students are freed.
December 21, 1941
Operation Wilk
MOD discovers the final Institute and takes it over.
september 1944 - august 1945
t h e i n v a s i o n .
October 1944
Filling In
Hogwarts: Headmistress Ivanova gives teaching assistants Genevieve Adele Lawrence and Audric Knutsson additional responsibilities in watching over the students.
November 1, 1944
Don't It Always Seem to Go
Hogwarts: Professor Proud discovers that the Sorting Hat has gone missing. In its place is a beautifully decorated phoenix tail feather.
November 1944
Have You Seen My Hat?
Hogwarts: Headmistress Ivanova questions Oliver Razi regarding the disappearance of the Sorting Hat. No progress is made in uncovering its whereabouts.
Late November 1944
Stump Mining [Herb II]
Hogwarts: Professor Oliveroot's wand has gone missing from his desk drawer, but the only foul play suspected by the Professor is on the part of his students. (He later finds a beautifully decorated phoenix tail feather.)
February 1945
The Case of the Missing Comb
Hogwarts: Professor Leighton's favorite comb goes missing. It is a
June 7, 1945
As the Dust Settles
Elsewhere 4:10pm: The Ministry of Magic is attacked as Thierry Perilloux sets off explosions in the Magical Accidents and Catastrophes break room and the bathroom of the Magical Games and Sports department after disabling communications. He feigns panic and successfully blends into the crowd. Meanwhile, searches for clues and any signs of suspicious activity are underway. Martin Hawksworth directs Aurors of all ranks, while Shepard T. Kedding directs the MoD forces. Perilloux slips into the Minister's office undetected amid the chaos. Survivors are found and rescued.
Elsewhere 4:21pm: A transmission on the Ministry's attack, the details of which are hazy and indefinite.
Upheaval [Transfig III]
Hogwarts 4:30pm: During the Transfiguration final exam, in which the students' wands are collected "to prevent cheating", Genevieve Lawrence takes Wilhelmina Mason captive and demands to speak to the Headmistress. Students have mixed reactions ranging from staying seated and quiet to standing and shouting insults at the woman. Emma Grace Birch manages to arm herself and attempts to disarm the invader. She is tragically killed in retaliation, and other dissenters are bound or silenced prior to Headmistress Ivanova's arrival with Audric Knutsson. Genevieve demands that the Headmistress remove the anti-apparition barriers around the castle on pain of the death of her daughter. Headmistress Ivanova reluctantly agrees.
Black or White [Herb EC]
Hogwarts 4:34pm: During the Herbology extra credit, Jaecar Gruber interrupts the class by taking Estella Ricardus hostage. The Professors and students gathered there attempt to stop him from leaving the Greenhouse with her. Professor Flair spouts a haunting prophecy: "A snake will die so a lion may live."
(Jaecar and Estella join the group in Upheaval prior to its completion.)
Game On
Hogwarts 4:50pm: Audric Knutsson informs Headmistress Ivanova of the capture of her daughter. After a battle of wits and spells, she demands to be taken to her daughter as proof that the girl is unharmed.
Set the Stage
Hogwarts, following Upheaval: The Professors and students are all disarmed and corralled into the Great Hall, where held hostage. The invading forces await word from the invasion force that is attempting to use the school as leverage to overtake the Ministry. Students and Professors await their fates in The Aftermath subforum.
The Hero's Dilemma
Elsewhere, following the events at Hogwarts: Alone in his office, Minister Hir contemplates the action he must take in response to the invasion in the Ministry and at Hogwarts School.
The Price to be Paid
Elsewhere, following The Hero's Dilemma: Ministry in lockdown. Minister (now ex-Minister) Hir surrenders the control of the Ministry over to the Germans/French. Hir vanishes from the face of the earth, Ministry workers are at a loss, while the DP documents this tragic, tragic event.
Elsewhere, at the same time as The Price to be Paid: General Shepard T. Kedding watches the Ministry surrender from the outskirts of the room. After the Minister disappears, he slips Colonel Vincent Kennith Thalman a galleon Portkey and issues his orders: to do nothing when the Hexenreich takes Kedding prisoner, to secure the location the galleon delivers him to, to protect and recruit the people, to resist when possible, and above all else - to stay above suspicion by cooperating with the Hexenreich.
Try to Remember the Kind of September…
Gringotts, following Fortitude: General Shepard T. Kedding is taken prisoner by the Hexenreich and finds himself locked in a Gringotts vault. Days pass, but he has a plan…
Steal Away
Elsewhere: As General Shepard T. Kedding approaches Colonel Vincent Kennith Thalman, he signals to Colonel Aries Paladin to make his escape as per earlier orders. As the avenues of escape are severely limited, Paladin, a Parselmouth, bids his familiar to steal the portkey confiscated from the General, which he and his mentee, Alastriona Underwood, use to escape from the Ministry.
Just Another Night on the Run
Elsewhere, following Steal Away: Colonel Aries Paladin and Auror Alastriona Underwood discover the Merlin's Order of Defence in ruins and realize the situation is dire. The remainder of the thread chronicles their time as fugitives in the wilderness of Scotland...
June 10, 1945
Breaking News
A quick recap of the 7th June 1945 events, detailing the casualties in Hogwarts, Emma Birch's untimely death and Minister Hir's desertion. Who can we trust?
NOTICE: MOD Dissolution
Merlin's Order of Defense and its affiliates are recalled from duty.
June 1945
Seeking Guidance
Hogwarts, following the invasion: In her office, Aubrey Kedding finds the stolen Sorting Hat, Professor Oliveroot's wand, and Professor Leighton's comb, which had been stolen throughout the term by the Germans. (What terrible deeds might they have been used for? Hogwarts may never know!)
July 2, 1945
Next, On Catch a Villain!
Ministry of Magic: An intern delivers Wanted posters to the Auror Office. The faces of Pryce Hir, Aries Paladin, and Alastriona Underwood can all be seen on the pages he carries, as well as the face of an unknown boy.
August 25, 1945
Invasive Species
A Muggle has entered Wizarding London.
september 1945 - august 1948
h e x e n r e i c h r u l e .
h e x e n r e i c h s t u d e n t i n t e r v i e w s .
September 13, 1945: Serena Rose
October 4, 1945: Addie Ross
October 30, 1945: Zailey Pavlova
October 31, 1945: Calypso Galanis
November, 1945: Venus Lind
November, 1946: Addie Ross
December 31, 1945
Auld Lang Syne
Tchaikovsky, 11:48pm: The Resistance is on a mission to send a special message for the entire country to ring in the new year - delivered by Pryce Hir. The Hexenreich don't waste any time in trying to capture the rebels and fighting breaks out in the street.
January 1, 1946
St Mungo's, 12:01am: Nate Ross is on a quick break when he hears the Minister's message. Not giving it much more thought, he gets back to work… But Petra Möller and Nikolaus Kinsinger soon arrive to take him hostage.
July, 1947
Jazz Funeral
Tchaikovsky: Panic breaks out at Tchaikovsky when Nikolaus Kinsinger murders the establishment's owner, Arden Cadwallader, and a pleasant evening descends into a battle of Hexenreich against Resistance members.
september 1948
f a l l o f t h e m a g i c a l b a r r i e r s .
September 1, 1948
What Is This?
Platform 9 & 3/4, 10:35am: As families are gathering at Platform 9 ¾ to see their children off to Hogwarts a crack is heard, followed soon after by visions of shocked Muggles staring at them.
Oh, Hello!
Wizarding London Marketplace, 10:40am: A sprawling marketplace on the edge of the city, hidden by unrealized barriers, becomes suddenly visible to Muggles all around.
Damage Control
Ministry of Magic, 10:45am: Orders are being given as fast as they can be conveyed by Martin Hawksworth within the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
Internal Affairs
Ministry of Magic, 11:55am: There's no time to lose when it comes to organising a scarce commodity. Martin Hawksworth enlists a group of idle employees to help calm the chaos.
1940 - 1950
b e h i n d t h e s c e n e s .
Being Human
Where Francis Turin shows off for having killed off his twin brother in order to steal his life.
Tempus Fugit
Eve Hallows snoops around asking questions about the disappearance of Francis Turin.
Nothing but the Whole
After years of fumbling in the darkness, Altair is trying to get back up on his feet and is attempting making the final cut of the ties between himself and his former mentor.
July, 1949
New Names, Old Faces
JC visits Altair before forming SRC, in hopes of having him help to create it all.
Altair approaches Sebastian Petrocci about brewing troubles.
October 15, 1949
Remaining on the outside of the SRC, Altair is testing the waters, trying to figure out where the loyalty of Juniper Ellwood-Luxe Steele's lies.
December 10, 1949
JC introduces Juniper Steele to C.M. Weatherbee, two people closely connected in his "inner circle".
July, 1950
Serpent and Fire
JC and Altair meet again, JC once more trying to recruit Altair to join him.
September, 1950
JC attempts to recruit Leon Delaney into his group.
september 1950 - june 1952
n e w b e g i n n i n g s .
September, 1950
Introducing the Social Reconstruction Committee!
A full-page advertisement appears in The Daily Prophet.
September 7, 1950
SRC Information Meeting
Hogsmeade: Jean-Claude Ouellet hosts a meeting for members of the public to gather information and ask questions about a new government project, the Social Reconstruction Committee. Also in attendance are his right-hand men and subcommittee leaders.
September 9, 1950
HOP: An Open Forum For All
Hogwarts: Juniper Steele announces the opportunities that the Hogwarts Outreach Programme will offer, and discusses them with students.
December 9, 1950
Bryce & Co. Bakery: Ella Galanis hosts a meeting for the Social Events & Fundraisers SRC subcommittee. Ideas are exchanged and many cakes are eaten.
March 23, 1951
The Flowering Pot: Margaret Harkiss and Mavis Lerner host the first SRC Garden Club meeting.
August 25, 1951
Diagon Alley Marketplace: Altair hosts a meeting open to all members of the public, during which people are invited to share their thoughts on the SRC's progress so far.
April 12, 1952
An Egg-citing Afternoon
Godric Park: Ella Galanis and Marie-Anne Sharppe host an SRC-sponsored Easter Egg Hunt for children aged fourteen and under. Moira Duncan wins first prize.
july 1952 - june 1953
c h a n g e s i n l e a d e r s h i p .
August 31, 1952
Mystery At the Ministry
The Daily Prophet publishes an article drawing attention to the sudden disappearances of SRC leaders, Jean-Claude Ouellet and Altair.
August 1952
The Secret Visitor
Pryce Hir visits Altair in at St. Mungo's after JC's mysterious disappearance.
September 1, 1952
Head of SRC Missing
The Daily Prophet publishes an announcement by Libatius Grimsdyke, on behalf of the SRC: Jean-Claude Oullet is still missing and Altair is currently recovering from serious injury at St Mungo's. What could have happened? Nobody knows for certain.
December 4, 1952
Altair Says 'No' To Leading SRC
The Daily Prophet publishes an article outlining Altair's refusal to replace Jean-Claude Oullet. The SRC remains without clear leadership.
January 20, 1953
SRC Searching For New Head
The Daily Prophet publishes an article claiming that the SRC are searching for a new leader. The official job advertisement and its requirements are quoted for those who are interested in applying.
June 1, 1953
New SRC Leadership Finally Confirmed
The Daily Prophet publishes an article outlining the internal restructuring of the SRC and the committee's new leadership.
June 26-28, 1953
SRC Carnival & Gala
A nationwide carnival and gala is hosted to celebrate the arrival of the new SRC leadership. The event is sponsored by the Kingsley Gazette.
A Night To Remember
The new SRC leaders are welcomed to the stage at the gala. A brief Q&A session follows.
m e a n w h i l e . . . ( m a g i c a l m o n o )
July 1, 1952
Spread The Love
Camp Loki: Pax Fellwater starts up a game of Spin the Bottle. Unbeknownst to him (and to everybody else), he's highly infectious with Magical Mono. Over the course of the next two months, the disease reigns over the campers. It appears to die down in late August.
September 8, 1952
Easy, Breezy, Beautiful...or NOT!
Hogwarts: Newton Mariner and Jeremiah Smallweed wake up to faces full of colourful spots. Magical Mono has made a comeback, and it's bigger and better than ever. Introducing...MEGA MONO!
November 10, 1952
St Mungo's: Cyrus Galanis holds a staff meeting for Spell Damage Healers to discuss potential Mega Mono cures. The rest of the thread chronicles the day-to-day activities of St Mungo's workers during the epidemic, and Mega Mono's final resolution.
December 28, 1952
SRC Sponsors Research For Mega Mono Cure
The Daily Prophet publishes an article noting the financial contributions that the SRC is making towards St Mungo's medical research into Mega Mono.
June 22, 1953
Mega Mono Cure Found
The Daily Prophet publishes an article detailing the cure for Mega Mono, found and developed by a group of St. Mungo's Healers.
july 1953 - present
July, 1953
Future of the SRC
Minister Pryce Hir meets with the SRC Directors to discuss the committee's aims and goals moving forward.
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Sophomore Ruane served as part of the B-division team during the Stu Nelson Trophy this weekend. (Photo courtesy of Gil Talbot)
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – On a weekend plagued
by tough sailing weather, the Harvard sailing team emerged with a
fifth-place finish at the Stu Nelson Trophy hosted by Connecticut
College. Harvard also competed in three other races including the
Hoyt Trophy, Oberg Trophy and BC Invitational.
A lack of wind limited the Nelson regatta to four races. Seniors Emily Lambert and Alexandra Jumper finished top 10 in each race, including second-and third-place showings to earn first-place in their division with 18 points. The weather limited sophomores Morgan Russom and Isabelle Ruane to two races for the B-division pair, finishing with 34 points. Harvard totaled 52 points overall finishing fifth out of a field of 18. Yale edged Connecticut College by two points to take the regatta crown.
Freshman Brian Drumm and junior Nicholas Gordon made up the A-division team at the Oberg Trophy, placing in the top-10 seven times, highlighted by a third-place finish in the seventh race. Sophomore Caitlin Watson and freshman Emma Smith sailed to six top-10 finishes, while the all-sophomore team of Luke O'Connor and Alice Kenney served as the C-division pair, finishing in the top-10 in five races. The three teams combined for 320 points and 12th place. Tufts took the regatta's top honor, while Dartmouth beat out Vermont for second place.
Harvard will now look to this coming weekend when it will compete in the Victorian Urn and the Schell Trophy, both scheduled for Oct. 29-30.


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|System: Wii, PS2
|Review Rating Legend
|Dev: A2M
|1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid
|4.0 - 4.4 = Great
|Pub: Disney Interactive Studios
|2.0 - 2.4 = Poor
|4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
|Release: Oct. 30, 2007
|2.5 - 2.9 = Average
|5.0 = The Best
|Players: 1-8
|3.0 - 3.4 = Fair
|ESRB Rating: Everyone
|3.5 - 3.9 = Good
Even if you've never seen either of the two Disney movies it will take a will of iron to get the upbeat pop-laden songs out of your head after a few listens through. Likewise, the music is enjoyable enough to sing along to without having ever heard it before. It does help to be familiar with the songs since there are many moments where you'll find yourself stumbling to keep up due to the absence of solid cues on when it's your turn to sing on some tunes.
If you're too embarrassed to fully belt-out the words it is possible to play through the entire game by humming in the correct pitch. Some may consider this cheating, but it will help younger players be able to enjoy the game as well. A helpful lyric booklet is included with the game for those who do want to master the songs through and through. If you're on the sidelines and don't feel like singing you can use the Wii remote to play a variety of percussive instruments while someone else croons. Unfortunately, the motion sensing controls for this feature are awful and it's basically only useful for keeping an annoying sibling pacified while you play through the game.
For all the entertainment value singing along to High School Musical tunes may hold, the game suffers from a few drawbacks which hamper the overall experience. Sing It! on the Wii has slightly better graphics than the PS2 version, however, the vibrant tones and energetic presentation don't completely make up for the game's overall lack of visual detail. The cel-shaded style works well but it doesn't attain the level of eye-candy.
Another area where the game falls up miserably short is in its actual length. The story mode primarily features songs from the first film and it's over in about 30 minutes of straight play time. The narration and photos in between songs is like High School Musical lite, which will be fine for players who want to skip right to the singing action, but it would have been nice to work the game's other tunes into the story presentation. To access the extra songs and other un-lockables you'll have to reach scoring benchmarks by replaying the game to get higher scores. The extras menu lets you track the different characters, outfits, tunes, settings and other extras you've unlocked. The additional play modes make it fun to play with friends, yet they don't entirely round out and balance the shortness of the story mode. Quick Play lets you skip the fluff and get right to the singing, and Party Mode is good for holding singing competitions with friends as you battle for high score.
Sing It! is a title that can easily be enjoyed by a wide audience, however, playing the same short game over and over again for a high score to get at the bonus features gets old fast. Ultimately, the missing depth and short length make it a hard sell for the price of the package. Still, the gameplay is solid and it is an entertaining experience while it lasts.
Nathan Meunier
CCC Freelance Writer


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The Irish League is back on Sky Sports.
A new five season deal between the broadcaster and the Northern Ireland Football League begins in just a few day's time as the cameras will show two matches this weekend.
On Friday evening, Sky Sports will broadcast from Solitude as Cliftonville host Glentoran in the Danske Bank Premiership (kick-off 7.45pm) before rolling across north Belfast to show the NI League Cup final the next day between Ballymena United and Carrick Rangers (kick-off 5.30pm).
The live broadcast agreement, which runs until the end of the 2021/22 season, will see five Danske Bank Premiership fixtures and the NIFL League Cup Final broadcast each season.
This weekend's double header will be followed by further live games in March and April.
NIFL Managing Director, Andrew Johnston, is excited about the new long-term agreement.
"This is fantastic news for fans of Irish League football and I am delighted that the Danske Bank Premiership and the NI League Cup Final will be back on Sky Sports," he said.
"The coverage that Sky provide is fantastic, it is fantastic platform to promote our league, our clubs and our players to a wider audience of football fans across the UK and around the world. I would like to place on record our appreciation of the assistance provided by the Irish FA and UEFA in developing this agreement.
"Since the formation of the NIFL we have worked hard with our clubs, sponsors and media partners to develop and enhance the competitive structure and excitement of the League and I believe that Sky Sports customers will enjoy the passion, honesty and commitment of our clubs. Having averaged over three goals per game to date this season I believe viewers will not be left disappointed."