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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my child needs speech and language therapy? What are the signs my child needs speech and language therapy?
All children develop at different rates. If you are unsure, we have information on the charts here which provide you with a guide on childhood development by age. This information is a guide so if you are worried please contact our expert here or talk to your doctor. Your child's teacher may also be able to offer a valuable insight into how your child is progressing.
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Australia see here.
Canada see here.
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What are the benefits of using the Optima Speech Therapy Home Programme with my child?
When is the right age to start speech and language therapy? Is my child too young to start speech and language therapy?
Timing is everything. The sooner a child accesses speech and language therapy the better. Even in infancy Optima Speech Therapy can offer specialised advice to advance communication development. If you suspect your child's talking, speech or language is delayed feel free to discuss your concerns with our expert here. There is also information available on the charts here which provide you with a guide on development appropriate for your child's age.
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What will the Optima Speech and Language Therapist do?
The Optima Speech and Language Therapist offers treatment that can be life-changing, support and care for children of all ages with speech, language and communication difficulties. These difficulties may be due to physical or psychological reasons. Speech and Language Therapists are part of the allied health professionals group and may also be referred to as Speech and Language Pathologists, SLPs, SLTs and SALT.
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What types of Speech and Language difficulties can children have?
How do speech and language difficulties affect school learning and development?
Children may experience difficulties with listening, speaking and engaging in school. This can make accessing the curriculum challenging. Difficulties in understanding or expressing themselves may lead to misinterpreting social cues and trouble initiating interactions with friends. The above can be targeted through speech and language therapy and it will help to involve the teacher or carer with the therapy techniques.
Is the Optima Speech and Language Therapist fully qualified? How can I check your Speech and Language Therapy qualifications?
Absolutely yes. Kate has a Masters in Speech and Language Therapy and a degree in Nursing from the University of Limerick. Kate is registered to work in Ireland and the UK and has previously worked in New Zealand. Kate is registered with CORU (Irish Health Regulator) and her profile can be viewed here by entering her registration number SL024276 under the Speech and Language Therapists register. Read more about Kate here.
What is the difference between 'speech' and 'language'?
Speech is a verbal message that communicates information. It has three elements:
- Articulation is how we use our tongue, teeth, lips and cheeks to shape sounds.
- Voice is how we use vocal cords (where your Adam's apple is) to change the exhaled breath coming out of our lungs into a sound.
- Fluency is how the sounds and words flow when we are talking.
Language includes gestures, body language, writing and signing in addition to talking. It can be divided into how we express (expressive language) and receive (receptive language) information. The aspects of language are:
- Phonology is how we combine sounds to make a meaningful word e.g. c-a-t.
- Morphology is we make new words to convey a different meaning e.g. slow, slower, slowest.
- Semantics is the specific meaning of words, phrases and sentences e.g. the word 'run' has different meanings depending on the rest of the words in the sentence. a) The boy ran up the hill. b) Careful, the dye may run. c) I have a run in my stockings. d) The river has run its course.
- Syntax is how we order the words in a sentence to change meaning e.g. 'The dog chased the cat' or 'The cat chased the dog'. These sentences use the same words in a different order but the meaning is very different.
- Pragmatics is how we use different language depending on the social situation e.g. 'The project sounds extremely interesting' (to the boss) 'Yeah this work thing sounds cool' (to a friend).
What is the difference between expressive and receptive language?
The diagram below helps to show that expressive language includes talking and writing, while receptive language includes listening and reading. Both aspects are types of communication.
What is the difference between a language delay and a language disorder?
A language delay means the child is developing language typically but at a slower rate. A language disorder is when a child's language is developing in an unusual or unexpected way.
My child is not talking like the other kids in their class. Is my child a late talker?
My child can't say some words properly. Is this normal or should he/she have speech and language therapy?
The sounds in speech develop at different ages. Some sounds are more difficult and develop when children are a bit older e.g. 'd' is an easier sound, while 'r' may not develop until age 7. Have a look at the charts here for a guide of what to expect depending on age. If you are not sure please ask our expert here.
I can understand my child, but my family and friends can't. Is there a problem with his/her speech?
This may indicate a difficulty. We would suggest referring your child to us to be sure. It may help to have a look at the charts here to understand why your family are having difficulties understanding your child. These charts gives you a general guide of what to expect from children your child's age. If you are not sure please ask our expert here.
My child doesn't seem to understand what I'm asking him/her to do. Does he/she have a problem with understanding?
Children who do not seem to follow what they are being asked to do may have a problem with hearing, attention or understanding. It could also be a combination of these. The first step is to visit your doctor to have a hearing check-up. Your doctor may refer your child for a hearing test with an Audiologist. As many as 25% of children may experience a type of hearing loss which may result from an ear infection or glue ear. Once a hearing issue has been ruled out or treated then a speech and language therapist can assess your child's understanding of language and level of attention and listening.
My child has difficulties with reading and writing. Can speech and language therapy help my child?
Before learning to read and write children develop an awareness of sounds (known as Phonological Awareness). Speech and language therapists can help children develop this skill using a number of techniques including teaching rhyme generation and recognition, sound manipulation such as blending and segmenting, syllables and sound placement recognition. The strong link between a child's Phonological Awareness and reading development means the Irish school curriculum currently focuses on phonological awareness.
How do disorganisation and behaviour link to speech and language difficulties?
All behaviours communicate something. So called 'acting out' behaviour can communicate frustration with difficulties understanding or with being able to express thoughts and feelings. It may appear children are misbehaving when they simply have not understood what the parent/teacher has said.
Disorganisation can result if children are not sure what is expected of them, or if they find planning and following instructions challenging. They may try to guess, or they may copy other children as a coverup.
My child is stammering/stuttering. What can I do?
The words stammer and stutter mean the same thing. Speech and language therapy can help with a stammer by targeting acceptance. The research shows the stammer will lessen when there is less stress and attention drawn to the stammer.
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Why should I choose Optima Speech Therapy? What is the difference between private and public Speech and Language Therapy treatment?
The Therapists qualifications are the same whether you see a private or public Speech and Language Therapist. You can access Optima Speech Therapy immediately, while there may be a wait for public services. Optima Speech Therapy also offers more flexibility as it is not based on resource availability and can continue as long as needed. Private therapy can also facilitate and treat your child while waiting for public services, and can be used to complement and follow on from public services.
Ireland see here.
UK see here.
New Zealand see here.
Australia see here.
Canada see here.
America see here.
How long is the waiting list at Optima Speech Therapy?
There is currently no waiting list at Optima Speech Therapy. As soon as the completed self-referral and payment have been received, a personalised plan will be made for you. This process only takes a few working days.
Can my child get public and Optima Speech and Language Therapy at the same time?
Yes, you can. Therapists should always work together to help your child. It is a good idea to let both therapists know, so they can work out a plan and clarify therapy goals.
My child has had a public assessment and is now waiting for therapy to begin. Can we still come to Optima Speech Therapy?
Yes absolutely. The Home Programme you receive from Optima Speech Therapy aims to complement any therapy your received from public services. A separate assessment may be required if the public assessment was completed more than 8 weeks ago. You may find the public service is no longer needed at all or for a shorter course depending on how your child responds to their Home Programme. If your public Speech and Language Therapists asks for a report of the treatment with Optima Speech Therapy, this can be provided for an additional €50.
Can Optima Speech Therapy do a home visit? Where does therapy take place?
Optima Speech Therapy does not currently offer direct face-to-face therapy. Therapy is carried out at home by parents or carers using the personalised home programme under instruction directly from Kate, Speech and Language Therapist.
Can the speech and language therapy home programme be used to advance children with no difficulties?
If your child does not have any difficulties, there is no reason why the skills targeted by the Optima Home Programme will not develop naturally. Using the home programmes is not detrimental to children with no identified difficulties, and may even have beneficial qualities in problem solving, following instructions and literacy development.
How long will the Optima Home Programme take?
As a personalised treatment, this will vary depending on the individual. There are many influencing factors including the point at which your child is starting from, and environmental factors such as integrating the techniques into daily living. Each level of the Home Programme takes two weeks to complete, and the Home Programme includes enough material for three months of speech therapy. The daily activities only take 15 minutes, and there are other activities and techniques included that can be used in daily life to reinforce the learning from the Home Programme.
How much does a home programme cost?
What is included in the home programme?
Your child's Home Programme is personalised specifically to their needs. The programme consists of levels that increase in complexity and encourage your child to use their new skills in more advanced ways.
Each level takes two weeks to complete using a daily task. Each daily task takes 15 minutes to complete. Additional activities and techniques are also provided that you are encouraged to build into everyday life to reinforce the programme learning. The more frequently techniques are applied, the more learning opportunities you provide for your child. Your child's progress is monitored under Kate's expert skills at every level.
Are Optima Home Programmes difficult?
All the exercises and activity materials are included in the programme. Other common items required such as a pen, coloured pencils and scissors are not included. The accompanying instruction booklet gives you step-by-step instructions for each exercise and activity so it is best to read the corresponding page before starting the exercise with your child. If anything is unclear you can ask us here for clarification. (YouTube video Tutorials)
Do home programmes work?
Yes! Read the research here. The level of success is dependent on many factors including the difficulty being targeted in therapy, how your child responds to therapy, the amount of technique implementation and practice carried out. You can also read a systematic review by Tosh, Arnott et al. (2017) concluding that:
"Results indicated that home programs and traditional therapy have similar effectiveness in improving speech and language outcomes and were more effective than no intervention. The included studies suggested that home programmes can be effective if the dosage/intensity of the intervention is similar to or exceeds traditional therapy…"
Reference: Tosh, R., Arnott, W., et al. (2017). International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 52(3), 253-269.
Does the same person always have to do the home programme with my child?
It is easier to monitor progress and become more familiar with the techniques if the same person carries out the programme, but it is important for all the people involved with the child's care to be familiar with and implement the techniques. This will aid learning transference into everyday life situations (known as generalisation).
How do I make a self-referral to Optima Speech Therapy? Can I refer my child?
You can make a direct self-referral to Optima Speech Therapy by clicking here. If you plan to make a claim with a health insurer please check your policy as there may be specific conditions to your claim.
I don't know if I need to make a self-referral? How do I know if Speech and Language Therapy is needed?
All children develop at different rates. If you are unsure, we have information on the charts here which provide you with a guide on childhood development by age. This information is a guide so if you are worried please contact our expert here or talk to your doctor. Your child's teacher may also be able to offer a valuable insight into how your child is progressing.
Ireland see here.
UK see here.
New Zealand see here.
Australia see here.
Canada see here.
America see here.
Does the Doctor have to make the referral request?
No, you can make a direct self-referral request to Optima Speech Therapy by clicking here. Referrals are also accepted from doctors, teachers, public health nurses and other professionals with parental consent. If you plan to make a claim with a health insurer please check your policy as there may be specific conditions to your claim.
Do I need to prepare anything before making a self-referral? What information is needed for the self-referral?
The more details you can send on the self-referral the better. We specifically need examples of the difficulty you have noticed and details of what your concerns are. Click here to make a self-referral.
What payment methods do you take?
We accept payment through credit card or PayPal. Please click here to make your self-referral and payment.
Can I claim tax back on speech and language therapy in Ireland?
In Ireland you can claim tax back by submitting a MED1 form available from your local tax office along with the receipt issued from Optima Speech Therapy.
Is speech and language therapy covered by health insurance?
Where can I find out more about classifications and definitions?
You can find more information on categories and definitions of conditions at this website here.
What is your address?
Therapy programmes are posted to you at home. You can email me on email@example.com or call me on 0894569456. Correspondence address: Wicklow House, Market Square, Wicklow Town, A67 W589
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The first time I saw this story pop its head up, I thought it was cute and geeky, but maybe not quite right to bring up on GeekDad. Then, after the second that third times, it stuck in my brain, and after it came up on Neatorama the other day, a new angle on the idea came to me. All this is to explain why I'm posting today about a bar.
Scrollbar hosts the official weekly Fredagbar (Friday Bar) of IT University of Copenhagen.
A number of us study games in the "Media, Technology, and Games"
Masters program. Thus, we thought it only appropriate to embrace our inner geek and throw a Mario-themed night.
We pooled our vast knowledge of mixing and alcohols (this is
Denmark, after all) to craft ten unique Mario-theme drinks. They not only look like their corresponding characters, but they taste like them too! Okay, well, not actually like the characters themselves (we're not cannibals), but rather the qualities they imbue (e.g. sweet, harsh, frutiy[sic], etc.).
So yes, this is very cool and very geeky for the college students, but what about us GeekDads? It occurred to me that back in our youth, it was the thing to have a bar in the basement or game room. In those days, it was a solid oak construct with a mirrored back, and if our dads were really with it, there was a pool table down there, too. Not that we ever got to play on it.
These days, if you're going to have a bar, I guess the hip thing is a Tiki Bar (great show!) – tangent: Boing Boing posted last week that Trader Vics was having a warehouse sale here in the Bay Area. I missed out, but I was able to get my retired parents to go – don't know what they picked up for me, but I know it'll be cool! – okay, back to the post. So, Tiki Bars are cool but what about a bar that the whole family can get behind? How about a Mario Bar at home? Sure, there can be wine, beer, and spirits for the grumps, but maybe also a shake machine or Icee maker or something, so the whole family can enjoy! This is an idea that need developing, people!


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demonlkojipub19_ESO wrote: »There are various non-team buffs and abilities that aren't attacks but will put you out of stealth too, so thats probably not why they put you out of stealth.
Brasseurfb16_ESO wrote: »Yes, any team buffs (like Obsidian Shield, Molten Weapons, ...) will get you out of stealth to prevent you from supporting allies while staying unseen. On the other hand, self buffs (like Haste, Surge, ...) will not put you out of stealth.


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Welcome to team Om Nomnomnomnom…
We are a new team of old paddlers (and by old, I mean experienced). We are community based but competitive as hell. So come back for more content for when we have more content because right now we have no content and clearly, this lack of content means that I'm just filling up space.
Om Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom and peace out!!!!
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Tuesday, 6 November 2007
WKTY La Crosse WI 580
This afternoon I received an email from WKTY Program Director Scott Robert Shaw, who confirmed my 16 October 2007 (KONG17) reception of WKTY La Crosse WI 580. It's the same guy who confirmed my reception of WIZM La Crosse WI 1410 a year and a half ago. Thank you!
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Year 3 visits a quarry...
5th November 2015
On what started off as a wet, grey Thursday morning Green Class boarded a very clean coach. After twenty minutes of clear motorway travel we arrived at the little village of Mancetter. We thought we had come to the wrong place as we were surrounded by cows and sheep and not a rock to be seen. However, the quarry lay just behind the village and was nearly as big. With some trepidation Mrs Hall, Miss Groom, Miss San, Mrs Sheckler and Miss Christie left the comfort of the coach with 27 very excited children wearing bright yellow hi-vis jackets.
We were given a brief safety talk and a brief history about the quarry along with the types of rocks produced at Mancetter. The children were able to answer lots of questions. Miss Groom and Mrs Hall were very proud of Green class for answering all of the questions asked by the quarry staff, we really did work hard last half term! Then after donning hard hats we were led into the quarry, some of us went in the enormous, yellow dumper trucks while others went in a smaller pick-up truck. Everyone got a ride in the dumper truck. The weather was kind to us, which is more than can said for the mud, the rain stayed away until we boarded the coach for our return journey. The children had a great time and saw lots of different types of rocks, many of which we have been learning about in science since September. We all arrived back at school safe and sound on a very grey, muddy coach. Green Class would really recommend a trip to the Quarry.
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I used the Stampin' Up! Thankful Life Host Exclusive stamp set to create my card to share with you today.
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I'm sharing a few projects created by some of my very talented Stampin' Up! team members with you all again today.
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Graphene-based materials are promising due to their high conductivity, low-density and high surface area and therefore ideal materials for the aeronautical industry. However, economic production on industrial scale is yet a problem. At CEST a novel graphene oxide production process was developed to produce high quantities of graphene oxide flakes in reasonable time. Paired with high upscaling potential, this production process states a viable option for bigger scale production and therefore lays the foundation for further industrial applications of graphene-based materials.
The production is based on an electrochemical exfoliation of graphite to produce graphene oxide. On the picture, our current lab-scale reactor is shown consisting of a double-wall cooling, mechanical stirring and electrical contact. After a pretreatment step, the electrochemical exfoliation is executed producing graphene oxide flakes. Ultrasonic Posttreatment is executed to propagate further exfoliation. After Filtration, washing and drying steps, the fine graphene oxide powder is ready for further processing.
The produced graphene oxide flakes can be further processed and modified for the specific application. This includes different chemical and thermal reduction processes to significantly increase the conductivity and provide a viable option as an additive for conductive composite materials. Decoration with high conductive metal nanoparticles like silver or copper also provides benefits for electrical applications within composite materials. Beside these possibilities to promote electrical properties of graphene oxide, also chemical modification with functional groups is possible. With the addition of Si- and P-containing groups, properties like thermal stability, flame inhibition effects and adhesion can be promoted.


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This page is the result of an effort to create a diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) toolkit to assist ophthalmology residents and faculty learn the data and available information to take a critical look at the structures and processes at play that lead to underrepresentation of Black, Hispanic, and Native American ophthalmologists in our community and the impact that lack of diversity has in healthcare outcomes for our patients. This toolkit also aims to enhance education and diversity initiatives with regard to gender, sexual orientation and gender identity, socioeconomic status, and disability. The toolkit was curated by Ambar Faridi, MD; Fasika A. Woreta, MD; and Laura K. Green, MD.
2022–2023 Basic and Clinical Science Course: Section 1, Update on General Medicine
Chapter 17: Social Determinants of Health
This BCSC chapter is part of the minor revision of Section 1 that will be published in June 2022. It presents an evolving, high-level overview of social determinants of health and serves as a preview of the full-length version of the text that will be included in the 2023–2024 major revision.Ophthalmic Images in Diverse Patient PopulationsThe Committee for Resident Education's DEIA workgroup initiated this image collection to serve as a source for education and future versions of the Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC) and other texts.Building an Inclusive WorkplaceIn this video interview, Members of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Workgroup within the Academy's Committee for Resident Education discuss how ophthalmologists can build an inclusive workplace for physicians and support staff, and an inclusive clinic for their patients.Unconscious Bias Text Message CourseChoose a channel and say "Hi" to begin the course:
Health and Racial Disparity in Medicine Journal Articles
Journal Articles on Health Equity and Diversity Provided by the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Leadership Development Program Class XXI, Class of 2019
Health Equity:
LGBTQ+ Education for Residents
Numerous articles and books on diversity, equity, and inclusion are available, but this can lead to information paralysis and asking ourselves, "Where do we start?" The following webinars and TED talks are an excellent starting point for residents and faculty to launch discussions and education in this area. We suggest using the talks as pre-work or homework before a live and interactive flipped classroom session. Subsequent discussions may stem from journal articles and other resources on this site.
Resources on Implicit Bias and Microaggressions
Implicit bias:
The ACGME requires that all residency programs educate residents in the following areas that pertain to diversity and inclusion. As of the 2020 ACGME Resident Survey, questions are asked that relate to education in these areas.
ACGME Ophthalmology Program Requirements 7.1.2020
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Residents learn to provide optimal patient care under supervision of faculty members who not only instruct, but serve as role models of excellence, compassion, professionalism, and scholarship.
Graduate medical education transforms medical students into physician scholars who care for the whole patient, family, and a diverse community.
Graduate medical education develops physicians who focus on excellence in delivery of safe, equitable, affordable, quality care; and the health of the populations they serve.
Graduate medical education values the strength that a diverse group of physicians brings to medical care.
Background and Intent: Participating sites will reflect the health care needs of the community and the educational needs of residents.
Background and Intent: It is expected that the Sponsoring Institution has, and programs implement, policies and procedures related to recruitment and retention of minorities underrepresented in medicine and medical leadership in accordance with the Sponsoring Institution's mission and aims. The program's annual evaluation must include an assessment on the program's efforts to recruit and retain a diverse workforce, as noted in V.C.1.c).(5).(c).
The program director must ensure the program's compliance with the Sponsoring Institution's policies and procedures on employment and non-discrimination.
Residents must demonstrate competence in respect and responsiveness to diverse patient populations, including but not limited to diversity in gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities, national origin, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation.
The Program Evaluation Committee should consider the following elements in its assessment of the program: aggregate resident and faculty well-being; recruitment and retention; workforce diversity.
Programs, in partnership with their Sponsoring Institutions, must provide a professional, equitable, respectful, and civil environment that is free from discrimination, sexual and other forms of harassment, mistreatment, abuse, or coercion of students, residents, faculty, and staff.
Programs, in partnership with their Sponsoring Institutions, should have a process for education of residents and faculty regarding unprofessional behavior and a confidential process for reporting, investigating, and addressing such concerns.
VI.C. Background and Intent
The ACGME is committed to addressing physician well-being for individuals and as it relates to the learning and working environment. The creation of a learning and working environment with a culture of respect and accountability for physician well-being is crucial to physicians' ability to deliver the safest, best possible care to patients. The ACGME is leveraging its resources in four key areas to support the ongoing focus on physician well-being: education, influence, research, and collaboration.
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People protesting against coronavirus lockdown arrested in Melbourne amid clashes with police
Police have arrested 74 people during illegal anti-lockdown protests in Melbourne, including an alleged "agitator" who remains in custody.
Key points:
- Demonstrations and group gatherings are banned under Melbourne's stage 4 restrictions
- Premier Daniel Andrews says protesting during the current coronavirus crisis is "selfish"
- Police say a woman who filmed her arrest at a coronavirus checkpoint will be charged with assaulting police
Officers said the "most significant activity" took place at the Queen Victoria Market where protesters chanting "freedom" were met with a heavy police presence.
The demonstrators at one point linked arms as they were surrounded by police officers.
Scuffles broke out as arrests were made.
A police officer was filmed placing their knee near the neck of one demonstrator as other officers handcuffed him.
When asked whether the tactic was standard police procedure, a Victoria Police spokesman said officers "often have to conduct arrests in highly dynamic circumstances".
"Such as today, where many protestors were aggressive, threatened violence towards police and were non-compliant when being taken into custody."
The spokesman said anyone who was unsatisfied with police actions at the protest could make a complaint, which the force would take "very seriously".
The spokesman said there were between 200 and 250 people involved in the protest activity, and 176 were fined.
"A 44-year-old Burwood East man, believed to be a primary agitator for these protests, remains in police custody and is expected to be charged with incitement," the spokesman said.
Police said a search warrant would be issued for his home.
Another person was arrested for assaulting police. No police are believed to have been injured in the protests.
"Police were disappointed that many protestors were aggressive and threatened violence towards officers," the spokesman said.
Protest labelled 'stupid' and 'dangerous' by Premier
It is the second day this weekend and the second week in a row of similar protests in and around the city's CBD.
The so-called Freedom Walk marches are billed as "a legal walk, allowing citizens to come together, get healthy and talk about getting our freedoms back".
Any protesting is outlawed in Melbourne under the current stage 4 restrictions, and people are only allowed to exercise for one hour a day within a 5-kilometre radius of their home.
Gatherings are completely banned.
Police said investigations into the demonstration were ongoing and further fines were expected "once the identity of individuals has been confirmed".
"Protesting is selfish, protesting is stupid and protesting is dangerous," Premier Daniel Andrews said on Sunday.
"And if you do it, you will be dealt with, you will be fined.
"No protest, regardless of the cause … is safe, responsible and anything other than selfish at this time."
Yesterday, police arrested 14 people and issued more than 50 fines at what police called "disappointing" smaller protests at a number of Melbourne locations.
Last Saturday, more than a dozen people were arrested in Melbourne as "solidarity" rallies were held in Sydney and around the country.
People face on-the-spot fines of $1,652 for breaching the Chief Health Officer's stay-at-home orders and can face further criminal charges.
Police say woman who filmed arrest will be charged
Police say they plan to charge a Wallan woman, who posted on social media a video of her being dragged out of her car at a coronavirus checkpoint, with assaulting police.
In the video, Natalie Bonett tells an officer, "I don't feel safe," when they ask her to get out of the vehicle.
She is seen yelling, "Get off me," as the officer pulls her out of the car and a passenger yells: "She's actually sick, relax."Loading...
Police said she was stopped at the vehicle checkpoint because her mobile phone was obstructing her view due to its position on the windscreen.
Police allege she refused to remove the phone and then, when asked for her name, address, and drivers licence, she refused to provide those details.
"The woman was warned that if she did not provide her details, she would be arrested," a Victoria Police spokeswoman said.
"She still refused and was asked by police to get out of her car. When she refused this request, she was taken from the car by officers and taken into custody."
She was later released. Police said she was expected to be charged "with driving with obscured vision, fail to produce licence, fail to state name and address, resist arrest, assault police and offensive language".
Mr Andrews said "no-one is entitled, when pulled over, to not provide their name and not provide their drivers licence".
"And all of that could have been avoided if the person had simply, after the fourth time she was asked, given her name."
Couple fined for driving 185 kilometres for 'specific vegetables'
Police issued 200 fines in the 24 hours to Sunday morning for breaches of the health directions, including to 16 people for not wearing a face covering.
A Victoria Police spokeswoman said those who breached the rules included a Sale couple who drove 185 kilometres to Dandenong "because they needed to buy specific vegetables that their baby liked".
A Geelong homeowner was fined after police found six males drinking there and "when police arrived, all males jumped the back fence".
There were 48 fines issued for curfew breaches.
Nine people were fined at vehicle checkpoints on Saturday out of more than 8,500 checks.Ask us your coronavirus questions


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I'm working on a sort-a secret Halloween reverse harem project!
Keep an eye out here, or on my Facebook page for information as we get closer to October!
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I'm working on a sort-a secret Halloween reverse harem project!
Keep an eye out here, or on my Facebook page for information as we get closer to October!
I quietly walked over to where Liam stood and showed him the can. He nodded. I might as well do my job while Glenn was on a tear.
"Why are you still doing that?"
I jumped at Glenn's loud tirade now directed at me. "He hasn't gotten any sun for days now."
I looked at the man like he had lost it completely. I held up the can. "Right, it's working because I put sunscreen on him throughout the shoot."
Never considered that Sunscreen Consultant would be a job I held. Glenn just stared at me, holding my gaze. So far it had been an odd week, starting with him pulling me away from my job on set to manage Sebastian Hale's pale skin.
Every morning I met Liam and applied thick creamy lotion to his ridiculous shoulders and ticklish knees. And every morning I had to insist he do his own chest and abs. I let my hands glide over his skin and up and over the ridges of muscle in his arms and back, probably enjoying the touch a bit too much. He stood there oblivious to my presence, focused on his phone, thumbs flying over text messages.
He wasn't exactly impolite, he was just used to having people wait on his snobby ass hand and foot. If he wasn't a job, I wouldn't even attempt to speak to him. But I did have to tell him how to stand and move so I could rub him down. And why not try to get as much enjoyment out of a job as possible? It's not like anything would ever happen between us. I seriously doubt Liam James would be able to pick me out of a lineup of tall black men, and I am most definitely not tall or a man. And I'm about as far from black as you can get without being an albino.
Glenn nodded and I was allowed to go back to my little chair in the back and wait until the next time I needed to spray down the star.
©2018 Lulu M Sylvian, currently untitled from the Second Endings Trilogy
Her eyes immediately were drawn to the two women in the middle of the open floor. They wore work out wear, and were posed knees bent, butts pushed out, chests up, arms lifting in large circles. Katie stopped and watched. They were the Poule dancers. Katie's stomach did a flip. She was already all nerves to see Nick again after last night and this morning, would he still want her around? But now to see the burlesque dancers practicing was an extra thrill. After only having seen one show, they were her personal heroes.
Katie couldn't take her eyes from the dancers. They stepped, turned and posed to the music. She didn't move from inside the door until one of the dancers caught her eye in the mirror.
She stopped and faced Katie. "Who are you? This is a private dance studio."
The words stuck in her throat. "I…" She pointed to where Nick worked. "I'm…Nick."
"Katie-cat is my lover." Nick announced as he crossed the studio to where she stood. Katie couldn't take her eyes from his face. His wide smile and happy expression made her insides quiver. He pulled her into his embrace and claimed her lips in a searing kiss.
He broke the kiss and pivoted to face the dancers. Katie could only blink as she looked at his face. His words and actions claimed her like an object. An inkling in the back of her brain pointed to this as a prime example that he was never going to be emotionally invested in them as a future couple. Her heart smothered that inkling with a pillow, and shoved it far far away. She wanted to be his. More accurately she wanted him to be hers.
More holiday bump and grind this winter coming your way!
©2018 Lulu M Sylvian
A pre-edited sneak peak at the 5th Legatum book.
"Homework?" He asked, resting on the opposite bench for a moment.
"Yep, grading. I was hoping a change of scenery and some food would make this easier." She rubbed the back of her neck.
"That sounds like it's not working."
"It's not. I don't know." She rested her cheek in her palm, elbow resting on the table. She stared at the papers. "The students need an algebra brick upside their heads and I need a bubble bath."
"The thing that always helped me with math, was context." Bobby leaned back looking at the other customers, seeing if he was needed. He was. "I'll be back." He stood and left.
Ramona was still staring at the papers, she hadn't moved when he returned with her french fries.
She popped a hot fry in her mouth, and chewed.
"As I was saying, context. I could care less about watermelons, but when Brad helped me he always put it into terms of the shop. How many cars how many parts, how to know what to order next. Have you tried that yet?"
"I need to. They were talking about that at my last school. How to prepare for the zombie apocalypse, food storage and stuff. How many cans of peaches to survive the first winter. How fast your gun shoots, how many bullets you need. That's not a bad idea actually. I'm going to have to go over all of this again, why not. Thanks Bobby." She popped another fry into her mouth, and smiled. "I'm going to need a burger for while I grade the rest of this."
"BLT burger or you looking to branch out?"
"I'm going to live dangerously, can you add cheese to that?"
Bobby chuckled, "You are living dangerously."
Ramona picked up the next paper in front of her. Teaching math with zombies, might actually work. She just hoped it wouldn't get her into trouble with Principal Grover. He seemed to like to keep a tight reign on standards and how lessons were presented. The homework assignments seemed to get worse and worse as she continued grading.
Bobby arrived with her hamburger. "You're still looking stressed." He put the sandwich down in front of her, then reached behind her and began kneading her shoulders. Ramona felt like melting. Bobby's hands were large and warm. His strong fingers dug into the tense muscles supporting her neck. "Your neck is like a rock."
Ramona suppressed a groan, the massage felt so good. She felt like all of her muscles turned to jello. Bobby did know how to touch, okay this wasn't the touch her friends seemed to seek out, but she would take it. "You need to go home and soak in a hot tub, that will help." His thumbs continued to press circles next to her spine. Ramona could barely think.
"Ahh, I don't have a tub, just a walk in shower. It sucks."
Bobby continued working his hands over her shoulders.
"I think you missed your calling. You would make a killing as a masseuse." Ramona almost purred.
His hands stopped, he patted Ramona on the shoulder. "I have a tub you can borrow."
"What? Really? I don't want to impose, but oh my God really?"
"Yeah, be right back."
Ramona sat stunned. Bobby had a tub, and he was going to let her use it. Oh no, he's hitting on me, wait Bobby never does that, he doesn't need to. Her thoughts raced from the joy of a tub, to being worried if it was a come-on, and if she really wanted to be another notch on his belt or not. He was good looking, and nice, and that massage had felt so good. She wouldn't mind a full body rub down. All the tension he had managed to work out of her neck returned. She shook her head, stop over thinking girl. She focused on eating her hamburger.
"Okay," he was back. "I have an outdoor tub."
"A hot tub?" Oh, that would be perfect she thought.
"No, just a tub. A really big tub. It has its own hot water heater, so it could be a hot tub, but no bubbles. I'm here all night, so if you wanted you could go over an use it."
"Are you serious?" Ramona's eyes were large saucers as she eagerly looked at Bobby. A tub! A bath!
"Yeah," he chuckled. "Look my dogs will be out, but they won't bother you. Just tell them to shut up, use their names so they think they know you." He picked up the pencil she had been marking papers with, tore off a sheet from his order book, and scribbled down his address.
"I'm out on east 2280, dented white mailbox just past a red cattle gate. Una is the big brown hound, Deuce looks like a white pit, Tre is the gray mutt. They are all bark. Like I said, use their names tell them to shut up, and they will calm down. Tre might jump a bit, but they're harmless."
Ramona took the scribbled address. "Your dogs are named one-two-three?"
"And the cat is Cat."
I'm really excited to announce that I will be contributing to the May release of Marina Adair's St. Helena Vineyards Kindleworlds! This is a little peek at what I've been working on for it.
"Oh we're not done." Les smiled before turning away. He bent over and pulled something from the lower level of the serving cart behind him.
Tori's eyes went wide.
Les held two long white rectangular plates with five round mini towers of cheesecake.
"Oh, none for me, I don't eat dairy." Krista quietly pushed out of her chair. "I'll see you in the truck."
Everyone watched as she quietly left.
"Is she okay?" Marc asked.
"Yeah, she's just really quiet and shy." Tori screwed up her face. "And socially awkward. But I think she actually really liked the cakes. She said something."
Tori turned her attention back to the cheesecakes. Now, this is what she was hoping for. She smiled with delight as he slid the long plate in front of her.
"Are you going to do a cheesecake flight? That would be awesome." She looked at Les expectantly.
"Hadn't thought about that. Hmm?" Chef tapped his fork against his mouth. "That might be worth looking into."
"A flight?" Marc asked.
"Yeah, it's like a wine tasting where you get a smaller portion of different flavors. People have been doing it around here for so long, they don't call it a flight, just a tasting," Les answered. He turned to Tori. "Well? What are you waiting for?"
"Sorry…I…ah…yeah." She slid the fork into the first cheesecake. Chocolate by the coloring. It was delicious, and smooth, and perfect. The cocoa flavor almost as intense as the cake earlier.
She wanted to dive in and finish the entire small piece, but Krista was waiting, and there were four more flavors.
The next one played a myriad of flavors across her tongue. She closed her eyes and savored the nuances of wine and white chocolate. She may have moaned.
Les shifted uneasily. He watched as the tip of Tori's tongue touched the morsel of food on the fork. She guided the fork into her mouth, then closed her pink lips around the cheesecake. The fork slid ever so slowly from between her lips, wiped perfectly clean. His body pulled, what he wouldn't give to be that fork right now. Stop it, dude, that's just Tori.
She focused on a bite of a different flavor. Mouth, lips, tongue. She made a stuttering mew of a moan. The look on her face…Les felt a throb in his crotch.
Chef cleared his throat and put his fork down. Les looked over at Marc, he shifted uneasily in his chair. Damn, Les wasn't the only one thinking that Tori might be enjoying her cheesecake a bit too much. Then again, what would it take for a man to satisfy her to that level?
Les started clearing plates as Tori sampled the last flavor on her plate. He had a hard time watching, he felt almost dirty, like he had been caught sneaking into his dad's Penthouse collection.
He shook his head, yeah, no. Stop that. It was Tori, she was cute and all, but no, not Tori. Not with her plus-sized jeans. Oh shut the f* up Les, you're beginning to sound like Stevens. Why not Tori?
After a few false starts, and a voice crack, Chef managed, "You certainly enjoy your cheesecake. That was positively…"
"I feel like a bit of a voyeur having witnessed that."
Les caught Tori blushing, and staring at her plate embarrassed. "No boss-man, that's exactly the reaction we want. Tori, you clearly had favorites, share."
"Uhm, okay." She pointed to the chocolate, "This was nice but boring, especially after trying the rest of these. The wine, whats the chocolate?" Tori slid her fork back into the swirls of the cheesecake she mentioned and then slipped another small bite between her lips.
"White chocolate ganache with blackcurrant marbling." Les swallowed the dry lump in his throat. The way she enjoyed the dessert made it hard for him to focus. He needed a moment or three in the deep freezer to cool off.
"Yeah," she hummed. "It's amazing, but I think too rich for a full-size slice. You really should consider a flight, because this amount would be just perfect. But include a plain cheesecake, as a cleanser between the other fancy ones."
She tapped her fork against what remained of a soft orange and lavender-tinted piece. "This is the one you threatened me with before isn't is? It's amazing. It could easily stand on its own. I'll make sure to get all the lavender I can for you."
The kitchen doors swung open. "Your ride is honking, it's distracting." Stevens sneered at Tori.
"That's not like Krista. I better go." Tori stood in a hurry. "Thank you for letting me try all these out. You have to do the honey lemon and lavender, it's amazing."
"You didn't like the chocolate cheesecake?" Les asked. People loved his chocolate cheesecake.
"Don't get me wrong…" Tori flushed. "The chocolate was fantastic, but I want to have the honey, lemon, and lavender's babies. Why have just good, when you can have orgasmic?"
In the back of his brain, Les was kicked with a thought, what would it be like to have Tori look at him as if he were cheesecake.
"Camp NaNoWriMo is a virtual writer's retreat, designed for maximum flexibility and creativity. We have Camp sessions in both April and July, and we welcome word-count goals between 30 and 1,000,000. In addition, writers can tackle any project they'd like, including new novel drafts, revision, poetry, scripts, and short stories." –from their website
I am taking this opportunity play along with Camp NANO, and the writer support I find there to power through the rest of the stripper shorts. This excerpt is "RAW" and unedited, cranked out just this month.
The music changed dramatically from loud and booming, to tinkling and light. Christmas music filled the air, and Katie could hear the woman next to her singing along with the music.
The stage curtains slid open revealing a man half dressed in a Santa suit lounging on a throne. Two ripped men dressed as elves pushed the throne forward down stage. The audience squealed in excitement and delight.
The "Santa" lounged on the throne. It was elaborate, tall gilded, ornate, it was everything that a throne should be. The "Santa" was not. He defied anyone's preconceived notion of what a Santa was. There was no body fat on the man, he was lean and muscular. His long limbs betrayed his extensive height. His long scarlet robe of velvet, lined in ermine fur, cascaded around his frame, open, displaying an impressive collection of chest and abdominal muscles. Matching red britches and knee high boots completed his costume. There wasn't a gray or white hair anywhere on his head or face. Thick wavy ginger hair graced his head under a crown of holly leaves and berries, no stocking cap with a ball of fluff on the end for him. The smirk across his face denoted his withering scorn for the scene before him. He kicked lazily in time to the music.
Now that's a bad-ass man who clearly drinks tea. Holy Crap! Katie covered her mouth in an excited silent scream as she realized she could leverage tonight's show for her blog. She let out a particularly loud cat-call to celebrate that this evening had just become a tax write-off. It looked like the wishing tea really did work.
The elves slid the throne back and to the side. Katie recognized her morning ogle victim as one of the two elves. Katie's jaw dropped open. She had thought he looked hot and cute wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Now, shirtless with an open vest, poofy pants, and curly-toed shoes, he made a ridiculous elf costume look sexy. Santa deigned to get off of the throne. He tossed his long velvet cloak back onto the throne, the elves flanked him.
Three sexually-intimidating, ripped, with more abs than should be legal, Christmas characters stood poised ready to thrill.
"That's one elf that can be on my shelf anytime."
©2017 Lulu M. Sylvian
This is a little different WIP-it Wednesday cause you're getting thought process not words.
Protective is going to come out!
It's with the editor right now!
And for reals, and soon (I think), maybe Decemberish, maybe Juneish
I have to schedule a date!
I have to figure out how to have a book launch!
I am running in circles freaking out, because even though I know what I'm supposed to be doing on an intellectual level, I actually have no clue what I'm getting myself into.
I need a date
I need a teaser chapter from Driven to put in the back, cause once you read about Morgan and Honey you are going to want to read what's up with Julia and Roman
I need to figure out this whole digital formatting thingus
I need to go make a serious to-do list, and start doing!
Happy nervous dance!
This is unedited RAW, straight from whatever project I happen to be typing away on. I definitely have a goal in mind, and this (in some edited form) should see the light of day this time next year.
X dragged behind her friends, This isn't exactly what I meant when I said I wanted to celebrate Chrissmis.
"What you don't want to see nude males in zero G?" Zora flopped her finger around mimicking humanoid -male genitalia in no gravity.
"But this is how we celebrate." Yaz whined."How is your Chrissmis different?" X looked up into her friend's large eyes. Yaz blinked slowly waiting for an explanation.
"It's an old earth celebration, where you get together with friends and family. It's quiet, and there is a lot of food." X explained.
"And they burn trees right?" Zora asked.
"I don't exactly know, I think it's just a log. I read about it once and it sounded like fun."
"Logs are trees." Zora muttered.
"You burn trees?" Yaz blinked in amazement
"No, we don't burn trees. Besides, I seriously doubt they would let us do that here." X looked up as Asteroid Station Fergus extended thousands of feet above them, until it anchored again to a second asteroid.
Artificial grav fields and manufactured atmosphere, no, large open flames would not be a good idea.
©2017 Lulu M Sylvian.
This is unedited RAW, straight from whatever project I happen to be typing away on. I definitely have a goal in mind, and this (in some edited form) should see the light of day this time next year.
Glori leaned back in her deck chair and tried to read. A loud attention grabbing laugh did its job, it caught her attention. Cute-but-douchey and his entourage of slimeball friends walked past. She shook her head, why had she thought he was good looking yesterday? The clean hair cut? The broad shoulders? The straight teeth? He was squat and too muscly, he looked like he couldn't move with any grace, and he was top heavy. Broad thick shoulders and chest muscles hunched over a skinny under-developed abdomen and, stringy legs. Did he not know you should never skip leg day? Glori didn't work out and even she knew, you never skipped leg day. What had Blaze called him? Jerk-boy. That fit him better. Full of himself, clearly he and his friends all had over-inflated egos. She was just glad she didn't need to talk to him again. Besides, how could she keep a straight face if she had to speak to him? He wore a yellow speedo, a banana yellow banana hammock.
She snorted at herself, when had she gotten so judgmental on looks? Oh right, when she ended up on a vacation cruise that was clearly more about making appearances than relaxing. Even this morning her mother admitted to having purchased new outfits just for this vacation, right before berating Glori on her choice of outfit. Glori saw nothing wrong with her tank top, a miniskirt, and a men's dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up worn as a light jacket, and her straw hat.
A group of expensive looking women got out of their deck chairs and sashayed in the same direction of the douche patrol. Glori figured she should lurk behind them, she'd call it observation in the name of anthropology. Yeah, that's it, say it's for science, and not morbid curiosity.
She made the appearance of being there for her brother and nephews, but over an hour of sibling neglect and being ignored by the boys since she didn't swim she felt no guilt getting up and slinking off after the cougar hunt.
She made it to the bar before she chickened out. She couldn't watch, it was too much like a soap opera, older woman with money, jackass gigolo. She ordered a soda, took her drink and began wandering the decks.
©2016 Lulu M Sylvian
This is unedited RAW, straight from whatever project I happen to be typing away on. Since its NANO month, I definitely have a goal in mind, and these will see the light of day this time next year.
Jimmy wiped his hands together, as if he could clear away the grease, and not just smear it around. A familiar happy tune wafted on the breeze. He looked up. Was that Rose? A cloud of thick golden tresses swirled around her in the freezing wind. She high-stepped and skipped her way over the ice and rocks on the side of the broken up road.
"Hey," he called out.
Rose froze. She hadn't noticed the hearse on the side of the road until the man called out to her; the tall good-looking one, the one who cheated off her tests in World History. James. James, what was his last name? If anything he had filled out even more. The white shirt he wore showed off his broad shoulders, the rolled up sleeves emphasized the unseasonal tan of his strong forearms. Rose had only let him cheat hoping he would at least talk to her, but nope. Boys didn't talk to her in high school, and men didn't talk to her now, seven years later.
"Oh hi. Did you get a flat? Need some help?" Not that Rose could do anything, but she had been well trained to at least offer assistance.
"No, I'm good, just finished. You aren't walking home, are you? Where's your ride?" Jimmy asked
Rose threw back her head and cackled. "You're funny. Why would I have a ride? I'm pretty sure that damned bastard made sure that I would be stranded out here. Oh wait, that would mean he actually thought about me. No. No, I don't have a ride, because my father made sure he was taken care of, without a thought for me." Her voice was thick with knives and resentment.
"That would explain why I heard 'Ding Dong the Witch is Dead'?" Jimmy smirked.
"Yeah, busted." Rose grinned sheepishly.
"Can I give you a lift home Rose?"
Rose's heart sped up, her breathing caught in her throat. James-the-cheat knew her name. "Yeah, James right?"
Jimmy nodded, "Jimmy."


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Lydia and Michael had a gorgeous wedding. Deep blue and crisp white contrasted for an elegant modern look perfect for a bright summer day!
Lydia had some of the cutest attendants we've ever seen. A pair of flower girls and a pair of sign bearers wore charming ensembles that coordinated without being overly matchy.
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The ring bearer looks dashing in a blue vest and tie.
Michael looks slick for summer in a crisp white suit with blue vest and bowtie. A blue pocket square gives the outfit a little extra something.
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The groomsmen matched Michael in white suits with blue accessories.
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The newlyweds enjoy a sweet moment by the river before the reception.
Time for the garter toss!
Everyone partied it up on the dance floor at the reception!
A quiet moment of prayer and reflection.
Notice all the gorgeous blue touches all over the ceremony site. Chiffon on the aisles and a wreath above the arbor make it even more glamorous.
A fun group shot after the ceremony!
The newlyweds' first dance!
Illuminated butterflies, a crystal cake topper, and rhinestones on the cake itself are elegantly modern touches.
This Kansas City Royals groom's cake looks great!
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Charley Short is an associate at Klein Park & Lowe, P.L. Since joining the firm, his practice includes the defense of attorneys in civil claims for professional negligence brought against them, and touching upon all areas of the law. His practice also includes commercial litigation, construction defect claims, and general liability defense.
Charley graduated from the University of Miami School of Law, with honors, in 2018. He was also a member of the Inter-American Law Review and was selected for publication.
While in law school he was an intern for the Honorable Edwin G. Torres, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida. Prior to joining the firm, Charley was an associate at a large insurance defense firm practicing in the areas of general liability, personal injury, and first party property defense.
Charles Short, The Creation of the Sierra Del Divisor National Park: The Conservation of Foreign Investment in Peru, or How a National Park Neglects to Fully Protect Natural Resources or Indigenous Communities, 49 U. Miami Inter-Am. L. Rev. 167 (2018)


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I'm trying this game out, and I'm unable to see or use my controllers. I'm using WindowsMR, which according to a steam comment sounds like it should work. Is the itch.io version different? (Purchased through bundle)
These Lands
A downloadable game for Windows
These Lands is a virtual reality puzzle adventure game that leaves you marooned on an island. Following the footsteps of a long lost explorer, you must solve the puzzles to unearth the mystery hidden within. Only the most skilled, logical and brave adventurers will survive These Lands...... will you?
- Rich story revealing the mysteries of These Lands.
- Become completely immersed in this beautiful low poly world.
- Solve mind-bending puzzles across multiple levels while exploring These Lands.
- Want to throw something, anything, everything? hundreds of interactive objects to play with.
- Find all messages left behind by the long lost explorer who came before you, revealing a secret lost for millennia.
- Room scale VR Experience designed for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift
Note: No bindings for Knuckles V2 at the moment sorry! The game runs on Oculus Quest, but some interactions may not work.
|Release date
|Apr 26, 2019
|JestyJam, astrochimpstudios
|Puzzle, Adventure
|Made with
|Adobe Photoshop, 3ds Max, Unity
|Oculus Rift, Puzzle-Platformer, Unity, Virtual Reality (VR)
|Average session
|About an hour
|Oculus Rift, HTC Vive
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $4.99 USD. Your purchase comes with a Steam key. You will get access to the following files:
Development log
- Version 1.0.1May 02, 2019
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It was fun go play around in. I couldn't get past the stone dude part. I hope the game becomes easier. I'm 21.
Is this playable without VR (on something of a potato)?
I saw your game in the bundle and had to chuckle. I'm working on my own game prototype and this is the starting area. (OK, I moved the rowboat to be in the shot but still).
Can't wait to play your game when I get VR.
I just purchased your game through a Bundle so it comes without Steam key... but still needs steam VR to run.
When I try to launch it, it only opens steam on the purchase page. Is there any way to launch the game without steam ?
Thanks for you help.
okay, just figured out the issue, the new build should fix steam launching :), thanks for purchasing the bundle!
Your update works perfectly. Thanks for the very fast answer.
Time to go explore these lands :-)


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Bandcamp will waive its fees to help musicians affected by coronavirus
Music sales on Friday will put more money in artists' pockets.
Tours and concerts are being cancelled left and right due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is taking a toll on musicians who rely on income from live shows to pay the bills -- most artists only take home about 10% of their record sales, so the majority of their revenue has to come from ticket sales and merchandise. To give bands and artists a small boost in sales, Bandcamp is waiving its commission fees on Friday, March 20th. Hopefully this will help musicians weather the storm while venues across the country are closed.
Some independent labels are also waiving their cuts from record sales. Deathwish, for example, partnered with Bandcamp to help its bands which have had their shows or tours cancelled. Fans can buy albums on a "name your price" basis, and all of the revenue that the label would have received will go straight to the bands.
Most musicians live on a shoestring budget. Having tours cancelled is a huge blow, and could have major consequences. Bands could use all the support they can get, so initiatives like this are much needed. Hopefully fans who are staying home can take advantage of Bandcamp's program and download some new music to get through this extended period of social distancing.


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Arms and the Man / G. B. Shaw / Radio Audio Drama
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George Bernard Shaw sets his tale in 1885, where Raina's bourgeois Bulgarian family is caught up in the heady patriotism of the war with Serbia. The beautiful, headstrong Raina eagerly awaits her fiancé's victorious return from battle—but instead meets a soldier who seeks asylum in her bedroom. This is one soldier who definitely prefers romance and chocolate to fear and bullets. War may be raging on the battlefield, but it's the battle of the sexes that heats up this extraordinary comedy and offers very different notions of love and war. An L.A. Theatre Works full cast performance featuring: Al Espinosa as Sergius Teri Garr as Catherine Anne Heche as Raina Jason Kravits as Nicola/Office Sarah Rafferty as Louka Jeremy Sisto as Bluntschli Michael Winters as Major Petkoff Directed by Brendon Fox. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles in February of 2006


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The performance of WACKER stock reduced its year-end market capitalization from €6.5 billion to €3.1 billion (total stock without treasury shares). WACKER's MDAX market capitalization based on the free float, including treasury shares, was €932 million. WACKER thus had an MDAX weighting of 1.38 percent, and it is currently ranked 30th of the 50 companies in the index.
WACKER's GEX weighting was 10.08 percent. Deutsche Börse's GEX mid-cap index (introduced in January 2005) comprises owner-dominated companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Prime Standard) for no more than ten years. In 2011, WACKER continued to rank second in that index.
WACKER in Close Dialog with Capital Markets
Our company's strategic focus on growth and sustainably high margins is reinforced by continual and open communications with institutional and private investors and with analysts. In 2011, we increasingly approached national and international investors and analysts to explain our business strategy, key financial indicators and future outlook. On many occasions, Executive Board members attended in person to answer questions from capital-market participants.
There were 21 roadshows with a total of 32 roadshow days in Germany, Europe, the USA and – for the first time – Asia. We also held about 550 meetings both in person and via telephone, as well as some 25 group discussions, and we participated in various international conferences.
WACKER gave presentations at, for example:
- DB Advisors Investment Conference in Frankfurt
- HSBC Small- and Midcap SRI Conference in Frankfurt
- Jefferies 11th Global Clean Technology Conference in New York
- UBS Global Renewable Energy Conference in London
- AXA Investment Conference in Dresden
- HSBC 2nd Luxembourg Event in Luxembourg
- Deutsche Bank: German & Austrian Corporate Conference 2011 in Frankfurt
- Intersolar: Solar Trade Fair in Munich
- PVSEC in Hamburg
- UBS Best of Germany Conference in New York
- Barclays Capital Global Renewables and Clean Technology Conference in Zürich
- UniCredit: German Investment Conference in Munich
- Credit Suisse Alternative Energy Day in Frankfurt
- 4th Macquarie Alternative Energy Conference in London
- Morgan Stanley Global Chemicals Conference in New York
On May 31, 2011, WACKER held its Capital Markets Day in London. More than 40 analysts and investors from a total of 37 banks and investment firms took part and were able to gain an up-to-date overview of WACKER and the Group's strategies, technologies, products and innovations.
Wacker Chemie AG maintained its dialog with private investors last year, presenting the Group and its markets at various events. For example, we attended the shareholder forums organized by the DSW (German association of small investors) in Bonn, Leipzig, Bremen, Cologne and Munich, as well as the corporate presentations held by the SdK shareholder association in Bremerhaven.
Based on our latest shareholder analysis (December 31, 2011), the number of American shareholders continued to fall. The level of US-held shares dropped from 24 percent in December 2010 to just 19 percent in December 2011. The number of shareholders in Switzerland remained unchanged, at about 7 percent in both 2010 and 2011. Share ownership rose slightly in both Germany – accounting for about 23 percent (2010: 22 percent) – and the UK – making up 26 percent (2010: 25 percent). Share ownership in Canada and Europe (excluding Germany, Switzerland and the UK) rose from 20 percent in 2010 to 23 percent in 2011.
Wacker Chemie AG's largest shareholder is still Dr. Alexander Wacker Familiengesellschaft mbH, Munich. It holds over 50 percent of the voting shares in Wacker Chemie AG (2010: over 50 percent).
In 2011, Blue Elephant Holding GmbH (Pöcking, Germany) once again did not have any voting-share changes to report, which means it still holds over 10 percent (2010: over 10 percent) of Wacker Chemie AG.
Pursuant to a voting-rights notification in December 2011, BlackRock, Inc., New York, USA, holds just over 3 percent of the voting shares in Wacker Chemie AG.


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Bone Sickness
Alone In The Grave
20 Buck Spin
The death metal resurgence of the last five years has birthed an ever-expanding spectrum of styles collecting under the genre's umbrella. Slower and mid-paced death metal has typically been the road for American bands lately—at least those adhering to the original ideals and not the modern tech-mech bastardization that the more stubborn among us choose to ignore. But the American scene has been severely lacking in bands that play the fast 'n' loose style at which the original US bands were most adept. Enter Bone Sickness, who, after releasing a demo tape and an EP on Detest Records, now offers up their debut 12-inch Alone in the Grave. Bone Sickness are local to Olympia, WA (also the HQ of 20 Buck Spin) and have the relentless energy and ferocity of a young band that's lived their lives in a smaller American town away from big-city trends. Not having the luxury of performing at city venues on a regular basis, the band cut their teeth in the Oly punk scene playing as many house shows with non-metal bands as they have clubs opening for "name" bands. The maelstrom of death metal savagery Bone Sickness conjures on Alone in the Grave recalls Repulsion's Horrified LP and early Master / Deathstrike recordings, and exhumes Napalm Death when still commanded by domineering, barbaric drummer Mick Harris. No Incantation worship or goats 'n' gasmasks posing; just American death metal disfigured by grindcore. Alone in the Grave represents a new turn (or return) to death...
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