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Video games can be great and important works, but not all of them are. Games For Adults is Playboy.com's regular column highlighting the ones that will make you think about more than hit points and head shots.
Axiom Verge is the 2D Super Metroid sequel that fans have been clamoring after for over a decade, since 2002's Metroid Fusion, the last old school style game in the classic Nintendo series. That is, except for one thing: it's not actually a Metroid game, and it wasn't even made by Nintendo.
The Metroid games belong to a video game sub-genre called the "Metroidvania," named after Metroid and Castlevania, another classic series. These games involve labyrinthine environments that players explore more and more extensively as they unlock new powers for their characters. But although there's been a deluge of these two-dimensional, side-scrolling, retro action games released over the past few years, none have mirrored Nintendo's classic franchise as confidently and directly as Axiom Verge. And that's a lot more important than you'd think.
The actual, official Metroid series has gone in some weird directions over the past decade, including a 3D, first-person version called Metroid Prime (beloved by fans, but very different from the originals), and a universally-hated spin-off called Metroid: Other M whose development was outsourced from Nintendo to another Japanese studio. The lack of a new traditional Metroid game is a severe void that Nintendo has refused to acknowledge all these years—and that one man, and one man alone has been able to fill.
That fan, Tom Happ, took the initiative with Axiom Verge, and it only took him five lonely, tumultuous years.
"There wasn't ever a time I wanted to quit," Happ writes. "I think the key to my motivation was breaking things up into discrete goals, each of which was entertaining and enjoyable in its own right. And if something became tedious—collision programming, for example—I'd break off and do something else for a while. It's like constantly tricking your mind into thinking about the present task at hand and not the grandiose scope of what's to come."
That scope turned out to be very grandiose indeed, but Happ didn't set out to make the Metroid sequel that Nintendo won't. It just evolved that way, he said. Over the years it shaped up to have Metroid's fingerprints all over it, an amalgamation of some of the best Metroid-style games, with a well-written story to boot. But it's no mere modern copycat.
The game starts with the death of the protagonist, a young scientist, who then wakes up in a strange alien world. From there you're tasked with exploring this prodigious world and uncovering its many hidden secrets. One of the game's highlights is the glitch gun, a novel feature that was inspired by old tools like the Game Genie and Gameshark—sketchy gadgets that let '90s gamers do things in their games that game developers never intended. The glitch gun has all sorts of strange effects on the game, like a glitchy weapon in an old Nintendo games.
Castlevania, and that series' creator, Koji Igarashi, were also a source of inspiration for Happ, particularly in the arsenal of weapons it provides players. "I always felt that [Castlevania:] Symphony of the Night had a lot more variety in this regard than Super Metroid, which could become tedious when all that was left to find was missile expansions. You can also see Contra in the controls, Star Control in some of the weapons, Rygar and Blaster Master in some of the level aesthetics, Bionic Commando in the grapple mechanic, etc."
Those, for the uninitiated, are a whole bunch of retro games.
Happ worked on a plethora of bigger-budget games at a company called Petroglyph before becoming fully independent. Happ felt that these large projects, which involved hundreds of people, just didn't feel satisfying creatively for him. Every person only works on a sliver of the overall game, and that impact feels minimum for each individual. Being in charge of his own vision was an enticing prospect for him.
But development on Axiom Verge was only a side project for the first three or four years, he said. Happ would come home from Petroglyph and work on his own game ideas instead of relaxing. Eventually, Axiom Verge was the one idea that stuck.
"I just started with a list of tasks I wanted to get done and didn't worry about meeting a deadline," Happ told me.
It was two or three years into development when Happ realized he had something special in his hands, when he showed the game off for the first time via a YouTube video and started getting positive feedback. Gamers were hungry for a game like this, and it showed. His timing was perfect—it's been so long since Nintendo's even mentioned a new traditional Metroid game—but Happ was still slightly shocked by the immense positivity for the game.
"I guess I had just assumed it would disappear into the forgotten reaches of the internet," he said. "I justified it to my family by saying I hoped the sales would help pay the phone bill. Now that it's released, obviously, it's exceeded my wildest dreams. But it's a whole new world now. I'm still getting used to it."
Happ is currently busy with making new versions of Axiom Verge for Sony's handheld console, the PlayStation Vita, and, after that, potentially other platforms as well. It's currently available on PlayStation 4 and PC.
Alex Gilyadov is a freelance writer with an eclectic taste in film, music, and games. He believes Breaking Bad is the greatest show mankind has concocted, and that The Sopranos is actually a bit overrated.
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Escape to these seaside spots that rival the Mediterranean hotspot.
There's something irresistible about the Greek Islands, with sun-splashed beaches, pastel-coloured stucco buildings and mouth-watering cuisine.
They're the perfect summer getaway destination, and frequent ferry services and flights to the mainland make island hopping an absolute breeze.
But if you can't make it to Greece, or are just looking for somewhere new, check out these other seaside destinations that are sure to delight.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
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1. Croatia
Dotting the eastern Adriatic Sea with more than a thousand islands and islets, Croatia is a cheaper alternative to Italy or Greece that doesn't skimp on charm.
It's easy to find quiet beaches and pristine coves for swimming, waterfront eateries where you can dine on fresh seafood and historic towns with cobblestoned streets.
- Top 5 places: Split, Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korcula, Bol
- Must do/see: Sail along the Dalmatian Coast; visit Zlatni Rat (also known as horn beach), which changes with the currents; walk along Dubrovnik's city walls
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2. Turkey
Greece's neighbour across the Aegean brings to the table a unique mix of Europe and Asia, as it straddles the two continents. Find ancient Greek and Roman ruins just hours away from some of the world's most well-known mosques. If you're looking for beaches, head to the Turquoise Coast to find waters with colours true to the name
- Top 5 places: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Fethiye, Cappadocia, Pamukkale
- Must do/see: Take a hot air balloon ride over the fairytale landscapes of Cappadocia; hop on a traditional Gulet boat and explore the Turquoise Coast; relax in the thermal pools at Pamukkale
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Varying greatly from the Dolomites in the north to the sun-soaked coasts of the south, the lower tip of Italy has you within an hour or so of the sea at all times and is far from the crowded tourist centres of Rome, Florence and Venice.
- Top 5 places: Amalfi Coast, Sicily, Sardinia, Capri, Sorrento
- Must do/see: Cruise along the Amalfi Coast; venture into the Blue Grotto in Capri; find a quiet beach and relax in Sardinia; sample southern Italy's traditional Limoncello; wander around the ruins at Pompeii
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Treated to both an Atlantic and Mediterranean coastline, plus the stunning Balearic Island archipelago, the Spanish coast has it all. From the Guggenheim in Bilbao to the Alhambra in Granada, there's plenty of interesting places to see. Similar to Greece, its hot, dry summers are ideal for beach breaks – and there are plenty of those too.
- Top 5 places: Andalusia, Ibiza, San Sebastian, Costa Brava, Seville
- Must do/see: Explore the Alhambra fortress; party until the sun comes up in Ibiza; wander around Park Guell in Barcelona, soak up the sun on the Costa Brava or Costa del Sol
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5. Morocco
Thought whitewashed buildings with bright blue accents were only found in Greece? Essaouira and Larache, on Morocco's Atlantic Coast, and Chefchaouen, just inland from the Mediterranean in the country's north, look like they could have been plucked right from the Greek isles. Unlike Greece, you can wander around the bustling Moroccan bazaars or travel just a bit further and experience the sprawling Sahara Desert.
- Top 5 places: Essaouira, Chefchaouen, Marrakech, Larache, Sahara Desert camps
- Must do/see: Explore the desert on camelback; hang ten in Morocco's surf capital Essaouira; shop in a maze-like Moroccan bazaar; live like a local and stay in a traditional Riad
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Greece's neighbour to the northwest sees a mere 3.3 million international tourists per year compared to the 22 million that flock to Greece. But Albania certainly isn't lacking similar charms; here you'll the UNESCO-listed ancient ruins at Butrint and colourful coastal villages on an aquamarine coastline along the Albanian Riviera.
- Top 5 places: Butrint, Ksamil, Dhërmi, Sarandë, Bunec
- Must do/see: Climb to the castle overlooking the well-preserved Ottoman town of Berat; beach-hop along the Albanian Riviera
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7. Egypt
While the first things that come to mind for Egypt are ancient ruins and endless desert, the country also boasts more than 1,500 kilometres of Red Sea coastline. The dry climate and sunny beaches that have made the Greek Islands paradise for tourists are the perfect recipe for resort towns in Egypt too, which have sprung up along the Sinai Peninsula's beaches. There's also some of the world's best diving at the offshore reefs.
- Top 5 places: Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada, Luxor, Dahab, Aswan
- Must do/see: Explore the offshore reefs of the Red Sea; sail down the Nile in a traditional felucca; see the ruins of ancient pyramids and temples; lounge around on sunsoaked Red Sea beaches
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8. Mexico
Trade pitas for tortillas and venture to Mexico's Pacific Coast. Reachable with just one stopover from Australia, the area is known for its beaches, colourful towns and nightlife. Travel a bit inland and you'll have access to some of the country's most impressive ruins.
- Top 5 places: Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Sayulita
- Must do/see: Surf the waves at Puerto Escondido; experience the nightlife in Cabo San Lucas; watch daredevils cliff dive in Acapulco
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Looking for places like Santorini, specifically?
For many, the image of volcanic islands and whitewashed buildings clinging to seaside cliffs is what pops into mind. And that can all be found on Santorini. If that's the image you're after, consider these places like Santorini that you'll be sure to love.
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Spain's Balearic Islands
Comprising of four main islands, Spain's Balearic Islands sit in the Mediterranean just south of Barcelona. While some are known as party spots for the young at heart, others are family friendly and more relaxing beach break destinations, all featuring dry climates, brilliantly blue waters and pastel buildings.
- Top 4 places: Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza, Formentera
- Must do/see: Experience the nightlife in Ibiza; relax on a pristine Formentera beach; sail along the coastlines of each island or between them
Levanzo, Italy
Italy's Sicily
Situated in the deep south of Italy, Sicily is home to numerous Roman ruins, the active Mount Etna, and plenty of seaside towns. But if you're looking for a spot that's just like Greece, you'll need to head just offshore to the island of Levanzo. This tiny island could easily pass for a Greek isle, with its bright white buildings, blue doors and window frames, and small fishing boats bobbing in the aquamarine waters.
- Top 5 places: Trapani, Taormina, Syracuse, Palermo, Levanzo
- Must do/see: See some of the island's best ruins in Taormina or Syracuse; explore Sicily's beaches – there are more here than any other region in Italy; try authentic Sicilian cuisine
If you're looking for other Greek Islands like Santorini, check out other places that are part of the Cyclades chain. Some of the islands in the chain include:
- Amorgos
- Anafi
- Andros
- Antiparos
- Delos
- Eschati
- Ios
- Kea
- Kimolos
- Kythnos
- Milos
- Mykonos
- Naxos
- Paros
- Folegandros
- Serifos
- Sifnos
- Sikinos
- Syros
- Tinos

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Karen Stocker. "I Won't Stay Indian, I'll Keep Studying": Race, Place, and Discrimination in a Costa Rican High School. Boulder: University Press of Colorado, 2005. x + 248 pp. $45.00 (cloth), ISBN 978-0-87081-816-5.
Reviewed by Rauna Kuokkanen (Institute on Globalization and the Human Condition, McMaster University)
Published on H-AmIndian (July, 2006)
Place, Indigeneity and Racism as Barriers for Education
Historically, Costa Rica claimed that there were no indigenous peoples within its territory; that they had become extinct four centuries ago during the colonial period. However, in 1977, a process that led to the creation of twenty-three indigenous reservations radically changed this official rhetoric. One of these reservations was in Guanacaste, the northernmost province of the country that is considered Choroteca territory in its entirety. Only a small area, however, was designated as the Choroteca reservation, resulting in a complex situation where the inhabitants became the prime targets of place-based racism, while Choroteca living outside the demarcated area, but who share the same cultural heritage, were exempted from the stigmatized Indian identity in a country that seeks to represent itself through whiteness.
This book examines discrimination and place-based racism in the context of the school system experienced by members of the town Nambué (not its real name) that had become the Choroteca reservation. It is a case study of a predominantly white high school near the reservation, which is also attended by students from Nambué. Mapping the tensions and dynamics created by place, class, gender and race relations, Stocker reveals the prevalent racism in the high school produced and reproduced by white teachers and students alike. She shows how ethnic identity--in this particular case, place-based ethnicity--and academic success are inseparably interwoven. This is well captured in the title of the book, which is a quote by a male high school student discussing his resistance to the efforts of cutting his education short and the ways teachers encouraged him to drop out. Interestingly, this particular student was not from the reservation, but being a poor student and the son of a single mother may have contributed to his being regarded as Indian. In any case, his comment "I won't stay Indian. I'll keep studying" poignantly illuminates the common and predominant assumptions and expectations according to which Indian identity is a serious obstacle to one's educational opportunities; only by rejecting Indian identity is it possible be successful in school and, thus, in society at large. In other words, it is not, as I initially read the title, primarily a lament for a loss of an indigenous identity as a result of the schooling system, but rather a conscious survival strategy against ethnic discrimination. (It hopefully goes without saying that it is deplorable that one has to resort to such strategies in the face of white privilege.)
Stocker's compelling analysis is further complicated by her own positionality as a white woman from the United States married to a man from Nambué. Several individuals from the nearby white town cannot hide their surprise when they hear that she actually lives in the reservation, and some even suggest that she should consider moving to town as soon as possible. In the chapter discussing the complexities and difficulties of her multiple roles, positionalities and loyalties, she does not avoid addressing issues that to some may indicate compromising her professional role and ethics as a researcher. Early on in the book, she notes, "I consider myself extremely biased toward the side of Nambué in the Nambué/Santa Rita rivalry, and I made this bias clear at every opportunity" (p. 15). One rarely sees such candidness among academics who take sides but abhor to discuss their positions in order to not lose credibility. Stocker advocates socially engaged research and questions some of assumptions attached to the "detached observer" status. Her research falls within applied anthropology, aiming to affect schooling practice and policy both on the local and national levels. As she describes in the concluding chapter, she succeeded, at least to certain degree--after reporting her results to the teachers of the high school she studied, the principal agreed that there will be a change in the school despite some teachers' animosity and negative reactions. Also the national Department of Indigenous Education requested a translated copy of Stocker's research "to support the department's as-yet-unheeded claim that a multicultural curriculum is needed in Costa Rican schools" (p. 212).
By applying participant observation and extensive interviews (conducted in 1999) with teachers, administrators, students both from the white town and from Nambué, students' family members and prominent community members, Stocker carefully examines the high school's overt curriculum and teaching methods; mechanisms of communicating the value of different identities through hidden curriculum, and the results of this kind of "indoctrination"; and, finally, the resistance strategies and coping mechanisms by Nambueseño students. She contextualizes it within a historical and ethnographic account of the two towns that are the focus of her research. She delineates the process of ethnic categorization in this particular context--how racial and ethnic divisions have been and are created as well as further gendered and affected by social class and place, and how these are being reproduced by various mechanisms. Her careful analysis of what she calls the "makings of status"--reproducing privilege, ethnic hierarchy and class relationship in the school setting--is indeed one of the strengths of the book. Stocker also frames her discussion by previous social science research, drawing on anthropological theory on the social constructions of race, ethnicity and identity, and studies on the significance of place. Her investigation of Guillermo Bonfil Batalla's concept of desindianizatión (de-Indianization) and Pierre Bourdieu's habitus in the context of her study is interesting and it expands the scope of the research beyond anthropology of education to fields of sociology and critical race theory.
The book effectively avoids the usual colonial binaries common to scholarship on indigenous peoples. Although Stocker makes it very clear that she is committed to forging change in the lives of Nambueseño students facing sometimes extreme discrimination in the high school (including deliberate lowering of grades without grounds and taking Nambueseños out of popular computer classes to make room for others), she does not refrain from examining the tensions and complex identities within the reservation as well. She points out how some Nambueseños claim that they are not indigenous at all, calling for revocation of the reservation status, while others are in favor of the reservation particularly in the name of protecting the land being sold to outsiders. The division whether the inhabitants were Indian or not sometimes cut through a family. Stocker argues that the Nambueseño case is unique compared to the situation among many other indigenous peoples in the Americas pushing for greater autonomy. The main reasons for some Nambueseños to reject Indian identity include the stigmatization and imposition of an indigenous identity from outside, "de-Indianization," the assimilationist goals of the Costa Rican reservation system and continuing exclusionary policies. Moreover, the author notes that "anthropological perceptions have affected legal and local definitions of Indianness" (p. 56). This is further complicated by conflating ethnic identification with class--something that has occurred, the book suggests, in much scholarly writing in Costa Rica and elsewhere.
The analysis concludes with a consideration of Nambueseño student resistance strategies. Stocker maintains, "Although the school might have been powerful in teaching their respective lots in life, ascribing their identities, and urging them to accept the relative values placed on their identities, students were not powerless in the face of such teachings" (p. 170). The most common ways of resisting and contesting the school authority include withdrawing, staying within one's own group, verbal (and sometimes physical) expressions of anger and frustration, and the rejection of Indian identity discussed above. What is most interesting and revealing, however, is how internalization of discrimination was highly gendered in the case of Nambueseño students. More female students from Nambué internalized notions of inferior academic or intellectual skills than their male counterparts. Female students were also ridiculed and verbally attacked not only on the basis of their ethnicity but also because of their gender.
The author's voice comes through clearly in the book, making it a compelling and inspiring read. She is not afraid to expose herself and to investigate her own reactions, responses and even moments of doubt with regard to her research. Her honesty and humility in addressing and confronting numerous dilemmas regarding accountability and representation, combined with solid and rigorous research, makes the book exceptional. The research is well and clearly organized and presented, and it avoids unnecessary jargon, making the book accessible to readers from any discipline and even beyond academic audiences. The only aspect that I missed in the author's careful positioning of herself was a description of her own background as a white woman from the United States. Stocker has clearly done her homework when it comes to research ethics in scholarship dealing with indigenous peoples--to an extent that I would not hesitate to refer to her work as an exemplary piece of a new generation of engaged and engaging anthropology. She could have, however, also heeded one of the first "teachings" among indigenous people: the telling of who you are which necessarily includes where you come from (i.e., not only how you are located in terms of your research but also what is your background or "genealogy").
The book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, gender, class and place in creating and maintaining discriminatory hierarchies and white privilege. The nuanced analysis of how race and ethnicity are intricately intertwined with class and gender, and how these interlocking categories create a powerful structure that benefits one group of students while being highly disadvantageous to another offers new insights for considering and addressing racial discrimination in both educational and other settings, including that of indigenous peoples in North America and beyond. What makes Stocker's study particularly worthwhile is her successful integration of gender analysis (such as sexism in the school system, teaching of gender roles and acceptable notions of femininity as well as her own gendered position in the community) to the larger framework of power relations--something lacking in most considerations dealing with racism and indigenous peoples.
If there is additional discussion of this review, you may access it through the network, at: https://networks.h-net.org/h-amindian.
Rauna Kuokkanen. Review of Stocker, Karen, "I Won't Stay Indian, I'll Keep Studying": Race, Place, and Discrimination in a Costa Rican High School.
H-AmIndian, H-Net Reviews.
July, 2006.
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According to Ken Rosenthal, Jason Grilli will be re-signing with the Pirates (for real this time). It's a two year deal worth $7 million, pending a physical. Grilli is 36 and didn't have a great second half in 2012, but he has been a valuable part of the Pirates' bullpen since Neal Huntington snatched him from Philly last summer. In 2012 he was quite effective as an 8th inning set-up man and posted the fourth-highest strikeout rate in baseball, behind only Craig Kimbrel, Aroldis Chapman, and Kenley Jansen. Obviously, that gives him significant value and there seemed to be a very strong chance that some other team would be willing to give him big bucks, possibly as a closer. While Grilli still got a nice deal from the Bucs (and very well might inherit the closer role), he reportedly turned down more money from another club to stay in Pittsburgh. That's pretty cool. A two year $7M deal for a 36 year old reliever makes me a little uneasy–it's fine if Grilli maintains his performance, but we all know relievers can be extremely unpredictable (though Grilli's strong strikeout rate reduces that concern somewhat). The Pirates are already going to be paying Joel Hanrahan around $7-8M this season, so that's a fairly large chunk of the payroll (more than 10%) for two guys that won't even account for 10% of the pitching staff's total innings. That's why a lot of folks think Hanrahan might be on the way out now that Grilli is back. Initial rumors have not been encouraging in terms of a return for Hammer, and the Bucs don't HAVE to trade him, but if they can manage to find a decent starting pitcher in exchange, they should (and likely will) ship him out. I'm glad Grilli will be back because the Pirates bullpen in 2013 is shaping up as a very inexperienced group, and having his strikeouts and leadership should help that a lot. It's a somewhat risky signing and we'll certainly need to re-evaluate the situation if Hanrahan is moved, but for now I feel better about the 2013 Bucs with Grilli in the mix. PHOTO: Charles LeClaire-US PRESSWIRE
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"Massari" (born December 10th, 1980 in Beirut, Lebanon) is a pop and hip-hop singer who grew up in Canada.
Massari (Massari is a Lebenese slang word for 'money') was born in Beirut, Lebanon, moved to Montreal at the age of 10 and at 13 he moved to Ottawa where he currently resides. The trilingual artist - fluently he speaks English, French and Arabic - cites Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin and the legendary Arabic singer George Wassouf who taught him to sing from his heart, says Massari about how this legendary singer has affected his music.
In 2002, Massari recorded and released "Spitfire" which garnered heavy rotation on Ottawa radio stations. Since then, Massari has been steadily writing and developing his sound. He returned in 2005 with his self-titled debut album release on May 31, 2005 through MapleNationWide/Universal, which sold out nationwide in only two days.
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A tearful Tory MP pulled her cat out of a Westminster beauty contest after getting in a flap about vote rigging allegations last night.
Sheryll Murray said she had withdrawn Bosun from the Purr Minister competition to focus on her flood-hit constituency.
The South East Cornwall MP's decision has plunged the event organised by Battersea Dogs and Cats Home into chaos.
Labour's Andrew Gwynne had already taken his pet Jude out of the running in protest after Bosun took an unassailable lead by racking up 30,000 votes in a single night.
The shadow Health minister accused Ms Murray or her allies of using computer trickery to give her moggy an unfair advantage.
Bu the Cornish MP insisted she was innocent and said that the allegations had been "very upsetting" for her and her children.
Ms Murray lost her fisherman husband to an accident at sea three years ago.
And she said: "This whole situation has been very upsetting.
"I entered Bosun as a bit of fun to promote the good work of Battersea Dogs and Cats home.
"Bosun is a much loved family pet who is now 14 years old.
"He was named by my late husband who was a fisherman – hence the name.
"One of my staff, out of working hours, set up a website, done some social media and even produced a few leaflets.
"I entered Bosun before the recent storms but unfortunately Labour have decided to make this political and I have decided to withdraw him as I have to concentrate on the many storm affected areas in my constituency."
She added: "It is very upsetting for me.
"It is very upsetting for my children, because we have done nothing wrong."
Bosun was pulled out after Andrew Gwynne complained to the Mirror about dirty tricks.
The shadow minister said: "I think there has been vote-rigging.
"It is not fair – it is against the spirit of it."
Last night Mr Gwynne welcomed Bosun's withdrawal.
The Labour MP said: "It is such a shame that some people chose to take advantage of the incredible work that Battersea does finding homes for dogs and cats.
"Justice has been done.
"This isn't Soviet Russia - here in Britain, our cats play by the rules, and those that don't will be found out!"
But in a statement from Bosun's campaign, a spokesman said: "It is a shame Labour have seemed to be determined to politicise this competition and you would have thought a Shadow Health Minister would have more important things to be concerned about unless he thinks the Government is doing a great job.
"Perhaps he does.
"I do not want to distract from the important work that Battersea Dogs and Cats home does and I know Sheryll is keen to focus on her constituents who have been so badly affected by storms so have therefore decided to withdraw."
The spokesman added: "I would like to wish the others cats the best of luck in particular Monty Tomlinson and Parsnip."


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The Underdown Trail Races are grassroots trail runs in Northern Wisconsin. It's conveniently located only 6 miles off of Highway 51 and offers runners a wilderness experience on challenging trails. We look forward to seeing you this summer.
We want to be straightforward and make sure that you're not getting into something you don't expect.
- This is a challenging trail run on challenging terrain that goes through some remote areas.
- Cell phone service will be spotty at best.
- You should consider your ability and fitness carefully before signing up. You should be comfortable being along and have experience taking care of yourself in the woods.
- It is meant to be a physical and mental test that allows you to test your trail running mettle.
- If you have not trail run before, we recommend signing up one of our shorter races first.
- Bears are in the area. None were seen during the 2017 race, but they are present. You should be comfortable and have experience in the woods in this type of event before signing up.
- Finish it and you just might burst with pride and happiness!
5K Registration (Limited to 50 runners)
– $15 (Through 12/31/17)
– $20 (1/1/18 – 6/30/18)
– $25 (7/1/18 – 8/25/18) (Plus UltraSignUp.com Fee).
*Please note that there is a $10 daily camping fee.
Each finisher of every distance will receive a finisher award. Awards will be given for the following:
- 1st/2nd/3rd – (Age 39 & Under) Male and Female
- 1st/2nd/3rd – (Age 40 & Over) Male and Female
Refunds, Transfers & Switches:
Entry fees are not refundable under any circumstance, however may be partially credited to another one of our events. Please contact us about transfers.
Waiting List:
We DO NOT keep a waiting list for those that did not get in prior to the race selling out.
We strive to provide you with a fun and challenging event that gives you a valuable experience. As part of that experience, you will get the following with your entry:
- Well-marked, backcountry challenging singletrack course
- Each registered racer receives the following:
- Free custom, reusable Underdown Trail Race tote bag
- Free custom, commemorative Underdown Trail Race pint glass
- Custom top 3 awards
- Finisher awards
- Stocked aid stations
- Complimentary coffee and hot chocolate before, during, and after the run for runners and guests.
- Food and snacks pre and post run
- After race party – grilled food, beer, and other goodies
- Limited edition Underdown Trail Race apparel will be available for purchase
Friday, August 24th
4:00-9:00pm: Packet Pickup/Check In at Race Headquarters at the Underdown Rec Area
Saturday, August 26th
12:00-6:00pm: Packet Pickup/Check In for Sunday's Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
Sunday, August 27th
7-9:15am: Check in/Packet Pickup
9:45am: 5K Start
10:30am: 5K Awards
11:00am: 5K Cutoff Time
Times are subject to change
COURSE DETAILS: GPX coming. The route will be the same as 2017.
- Elevation Gain: You can expect about 50-100 feet per mile. This terrain is very much glacial, up and down, and not easy. Expect a wilderness type experience on tough terrain.
- Surface/Surroundings: Mostly forest singletrack with a few gravel road crossings. The ground there is a result of glacial deposits. You can expect rocks, roots, dry to loamy dirt and everything in between. You're traversing all the ups and downs that the glaciers left behind. In sections you'll be on hillsides and then you'll drop down into areas that have marshes near the trail. You'll see lakes, ponds, and A LOT of trees.
- Aid Stations: You can expect stocked aid stations at several locations. The course crosses gravel roads several times, so you have plenty of crewing access as well. Some aid stations are manned by volunteers and some will be self serve. Food and Drink – Aid stations will have the following beverage and food choices available (but not limited to): Water, Tailwind Nutrition, Soft Drinks, Fruit, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Chips, Potatoes & Salt, Cookies, Candy. *If you have special dietary requirements, please make sure to make use of your drop bags. The following is a map of the aid station locations. Aid stations #2 and #4 are larger, manned aid stations. The other aid stations will be more basic with water, Tailwind Nutrition, and other food items and may or may not have someone tending them – they may be self serve.
- Pacers & Crew: Pacers are not allowed. Any runner found running with a pacer who is not a registered runner ("a bandit") will be disqualified. Your crew members may offer support anywhere on course.
- Info For Crews, Spectators and Family (runners please share this with your crews): It is critical that every runner's crew or a spectator drives slowly and stays away from other runners near the aid stations. Vehicles near or at an aid stations can ruin the day for everyone.
- Headphones: We do not recommend the use of headphones. However, we won't tell you can't wear them. Full awareness of one's surroundings, and the ability to communicate with other participants, race volunteers, and trail users not associated with the event are critical to everyone's safety.
- Littering: Please don't litter. If you are caught in the act of littering on course, you will be asked to leave and not invited back. If you see some trash someone else has dropped, please pick it up. There will be garbage bags at the aid stations.
- If You DNF: If you have to quit the race, please call or text 608-385-2706 with your name and number or alert the nearest aid station and they will alert that number. You are responsible to get yourself off course and back to home base. If you leave the course and fail to notify race officials, you are not welcome back to our races.
These following pictures give you a good idea of what the trails and area of the Underdown Recreation Area are like. We'll get more pictures of the trails and course this spring and summer and post them here.
Check out these videos from the Underdown Recreation Area
If you have any questions about the results, send an email to email@example.com
Each finisher will receive a finisher award. Awards will be given for the following:
- 1st/2nd/3rd – Age 39 & Under Male and Female
- 1st/2nd/3rd – Age 40 & Over Male and Female
It's important that you use common sense, follow the rules, and be nice to ensure everyone's enjoyment, safety, and overall experience. If you break the rules or do any other shenanigans, we have the final decision in dq'ing you. If you see someone being "one of those people," you can find someone involved with the race and we will handle. Thanks for being nice.
- NO LITTERING. This applies to on course, in the parking lot, and everywhere. Please pick up any garbage you see, no matter how small it is.
- Runners must race under their own name/registration. Runners who bandit the race by running under someone else's name and registration will not only be disqualified, but you will also never be allowed to race any of our races ever again. We're serious.
- If you drop out of the race, you must notify a race official and/or timing.
- Racers cannot stash support including nutrition, equipment, or any other gear or items on course prior to the race. We are providing an aid station and 50k and 50 milers will get to have a 2 gallon drop bag.
- Headphones are allowed but we discourage the use of them. We won't tell you not to wear them, but your full awareness of your surroundings and your ability to communicate with everyone is important for everyone's safety.
- Strollers, dogs, bikes, and other non-running items are not allowed.
- Racers cannot receive outside support on course during the race, except at designated aid stations.
- Racers must let faster runners pass when it's safe for them to do so.
- Pacers are not allowed.
- Racers must stay on course. Cutting the course is not permitted and really lame.
- Be nice.
Cancellation/Weather Policy
***Registration and transaction fees are nonrefundable, including in the event of extreme weather or cancellation. Registration is not transferable to another person or another event for any reason, including injury. Competing under another person's name will result in disqualification. In the event of poor conditions, we are held to park rules and will try our best to provide an alternate course and gathering if possible. If it's not possible, the event will be cancelled.***
For emergencies: DIAL 911
Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital
401 West Mohawk Drive
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-7700
Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center
601 S Center Ave,
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5511
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
333 Pine Ridge Blvd,
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 847-2121
Hotels: Merrill and Tomahawk have several options to choose from and are the closest. Wausau offers several as well.
Camping: Camping is available on site and it is first come, first serve basis. This is primitive camping. There is a pit toilet, no electric hookups, and no running water. It's quiet and convenient and a good option. Please note that there is a $10 daily camping fee.
The following are some links to give you information about the Underdown Recreation Area:
Lincoln County Website – http://www.co.lincoln.wi.us/services/u/?service=19fe1b63b3bb
Thunderdown in the Underdown Blog – http://thunderdown12.blogspot.com/ [This is kept up by Chris Schotz, who is responsible for the trails existing the way they do now. It's an awesome resource and we all owe Chris a huge virtual round of applause]
Any lost items found after the race will be donated. Please check before you leave the venue.
If you need to stop the race for any reason, you need to notify timing. If you quit and leave the course without notifying the race, we will not let you attend again. We take the safety of everyone very seriously and don't want to leave anyone out on course in bad shape.


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Mrs. Smith goes to Pinehurst: No. 2, to be more specific
PINEHURST, N.C. - Here's my story: I'm always on the lookout for my next golfing vacation, preferably one that doesn't require me to call in every favor I have to get someone to watch my children.
I need a place I can bring my kids. I need a place my husband and I can relax. I need a place I can tee it up that offers multiple courses to choose from, preferably all in pristine condition and with loads of history and charm. Is that so much to ask?
As a golfing North Carolinian, I've heard much about the resort at Pinehurst. After all, it hosted the U.S. Open only six short years ago and will be hosting it again this June, a quick turnaround by all accounts.
It's been described as the St. Andrews of America and a national treasure. A glance at its Web site informs me that it has no fewer than eight - eight! - courses, three hotels, a brand-new spa and a charming little village full of boutiques and shops. Eh? Did someone mention a spa?
'It's a beautiful day at Pinehurst'
Entering the resort's main hotel, the Carolina, was like stepping back in time. In fact, I felt just like Christopher Reeve in the film "Somewhere in Time," and half expected Jane Seymour to appear and start giving a tour.
Talk about charm - the sun-filled lobby was filled with antiques and the bellmen, wearing their plus-fours, greeted us with smiles. Sepia photographs documenting Pinehurst's storied history lined the walls. Afternoon tea was just being set up, complimentary to guests, of course. We had officially arrived.
As a golfing mom, my first question is always, can I bring my kids? At Pinehurst, the answer is yes and no. Let me explain. From June 26 to Sept. 6, Pinehurst offers enough family-friendly amenities to make Disney blush. The rest of the year, however, kids are still welcome, but there's just not much for them to do.
For example, during the summer, kids 17 and under stay, eat and play golf with their parents for free. Yes, you heard me - stay, eat, and play golf for free. Sign up for the summertime Family Fun package and they'll get to attend kids' golf clinics while you and your husband go play. Enjoyed your round with your husband and now want some bonding time with your daughter? Try a mother-daughter pedicure at the spa.
Why the big push to make the place more kid friendly?
"We've discovered that women are the decision-makers when it comes to planning trips," Pinehurst Director of Golf Matt Massei said. "So we're making more of a concerted effort to market to families and to women. The majority of customers, when they think of Pinehurst, they think of great golf. But we want people to understand that hey, it's great golf, but also we've got this great family package."
There's a catch: Although kid-friendly amenities abound, baby-friendly amenities are barely existent. Witness the hit-or-miss nature of baby changing tables in the hotel restrooms. They'll provide cribs and highchairs and arrange for a qualified babysitter if you ask, but unlike some resorts, which offer daycare-type rooms where you can park your really little ones for a few hours, Pinehurst has yet to add that to their list of family-friendly amenities.
Yes, but how's the golf?
We had an 8:50 a.m. tee time set up on Pinehurst No. 2, one of the best-known courses in the country, if not the world. It's a bit daunting to step out on the first tee on a course like this.
After all, this is the site that's considered to be architect Donald Ross's greatest masterpiece. It's the place where Ben Hogan won his first professional tournament. Where Payne Stewart drilled a 15-foot putt to clinch the U.S. Open in '99. And where an angry John Daly lost a battle to the greens on the eighth hole, hitting his own ball as it rolled back to him.
Oh, there's history here all right. There was also a small gallery of people milling around watching folks tee off. Talk about first-tee jitters. Could my game possibly be worthy?
Feeling about as confident as Bridget Jones on a first date, I teed it up. Thanks be to the golf gods, it split the fairway right down the middle. I hadn't embarrassed myself - not yet, anyway. One encounter with the infamous turtleback greens and I was ready to pull a John Daly myself.
I had been warned that the best way to prepare for a round on No. 2 is to practice your short game. But let me take that a step further. If you really want to prepare yourself for a round on No. 2, go out and buy a skateboarder's ramp. Then cover it with some Crisco to get it nice and slick. Then chip golf balls at it and watch them roll back to your feet. If you watched Tiger Woods' first round at the Masters this year, you know what I'm talking about.
I'm not the only one who felt this way. After the round, I sat down to chat with a friendly group of eight women, avid golfers on an annual girlfriends' golf excursion. We were all in agreement that the greens were a tricky bunch and not necessarily a fair test of one's golf skills.
That's kind of ironic considering that right next to No. 2's first tee rests a plaque with a quote by Donald Ross that reads: "I sincerely believe that this course offers the fairest test of championship golf I have ever designed."
"You can't (go for) the greens," Susan Rein of Nantucket, Massachusetts, lamented. "There's no way to go for the green if the ball won't stick, so I had to lay up every time. The course is actually very easy until you get to the green. But then …" she trailed off.
My sentiments exactly. Turns out that Susan is a 16-handicap, just like me, and scored a 102, just like me. Playing golf on a championship-level course has a lot going for it, but unless you have championship-level ball control, expect to be humbled.
Six of Pinehurst's eight courses offer two sets of women's tee boxes, red and green - something I've never encountered before at a golf resort. Men always get to choose between the whites and the blues and sometimes even black or gold "championship tees," but us women generally get the Henry Ford selection of tee boxes: "You can play any tees you want as long as they're red."
Sure, we could step back to the white tees, I guess, and watch our scores balloon. But at Pinehurst, we don't have to; it's nice to know that here at least, women of differing handicaps have fully rated and sloped tee options.
For all the difficulty around the greens, moments of brilliance at No. 2 are still within reach. My husband and I were paired with a father-in-law/son-in-law duo, Millard Mack and Linwood Davis, both with 20-plus handicaps, here at Pinehurst as a family to celebrate Linwood's wife's birthday. They each managed to pull off a few pars and Linwood even made an impressive birdie.
(Sound of an LP record scratching): Wait a minute, Linwood. You say you're here for a trip for your wife's birthday? And she's not a golfer? I sensed a gift in the style of Homer Simpson's bowling ball. But no, he explained. Actually, she's the one who picked Pinehurst. It was all about the spa.
The spa
Ah, the spa. It's pure understated opulence, if that's possible. Beautifully decorated, keeping with the historic golf theme of the Carolina hotel. It's one of those places where every detail has been thought of, like putting not just shampoo, but also shaving cream and individual plastic-wrapped razors in the showers.
Plus, you get to loll around in plush bathrobes and sanitized sandals. It offered every service I could think of, plus a few I hadn't.
During my 50-minute massage, my therapist dished some of the gossip. Apparently Oprah Winfrey has paid a few visits to the Spa at Pinehurst, along with the likes of Stone Phillips and Ron Howard, to name just a few celebrities. Well if it's good enough for Oprah, it's good enough for me. Expensive, yes. This is a resort, after all. But L'Oreal tells me I'm worth it, so there you go.
Places to stay
What good is a girlfriend who scopes out a resort for you but doesn't give you the real scoop? The last thing you need when you go on vacation is a case of hotel envy, that painful realization as you check in, that you could've had a V8.
When staying at Pinehurst, you have three options for places to stay, all within a short walk or shuttle ride's distance from each other: the Carolina, the Holly and the Manor. The Carolina is the largest, and has a "grand hotel" feel to it. The other two are cozier, more intimate inns.
Each has pros and cons, but I'll admit, my first choice is the Carolina, mainly because that's where you'll find the spa and the children's activities. Not surprisingly, that also makes it the most expensive.
Places to eat
Where to eat obviously depends on whether or not you're bringing the kids. Got kids? Stick with Hackers, a fairly noisy sports-themed eatery with large-screen TVs dotting the walls.
Got privacy? Try the Carolina Room, but be sure your husband wears the (required) jacket. Also try The Tavern, a pub that rivals anything you'd find in St. Andrews. Nothing like a fresh-squeezed Guinness after a long day of golf.
My primary complaint in this regard is that if you're bringing the kids, you'll probably get tired of eating at Hackers every day. It's the most family-friendly restaurant in the resort, but it's also pretty much the only family-friendly restaurant in the resort, and it has a bar, something most parents prefer to steer their kids away from.
The Village of Pinehurst, however, has plenty more dining options; you might have to suck it up and go off-property.
The Verdict
All that charm, history, and playing like the pros comes at a price. If you were to go a la carte during peak season, one night at the Carolina (which includes full breakfast and dinner at any of the resort's restaurants) plus one round on No. 2 will run you almost $600 per adult.
However, the resort offers a number of packages that will help bring down your per-night cost. Summer and winter rates are lower and the other seven courses will run you considerably less than the big granddaddy, No. 2. You can basically bring kids along without adding any extra cost and remember that most of your meals and activities are included in your final price.
Would I come back? Are you kidding? With eight courses to choose from and top-notch service, it's always been a golfer's paradise. And now with all the family-friendly activities that mean you don't have to leave your kids behind, it's a haven for golfing mothers (and fathers, for that matter) as well. I'll definitely go back - I still have seven more courses to play, after all.
Fast fact
Pinehurst No. 2 has as a sister course, none other than The Old Course at St. Andrews. The two courses even swapped sand from their respective bunkers earlier this year in a special ceremony. Not too surprising considering Donald Ross apprenticed under The Royal and Ancient's own legendary Old Tom Morris.
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Andrew set the hand weight down and cracked his knuckles, exhaling slowly out as he did. He toweled off the faint sheen of sweat on his forehead, pushing back stray strands of black wispy hair as he did. He checked out the window, as he always did, more of a compulsion than anything. Hoping there was something decent on television (but not really expecting much; Andrew preferred to read but liked to keep the TV on for background noise) he walked through the apartment, more hallway to it than rooms, switching on lights and locking the backdoor, three times. A screen door, a lock on the larger door's handle, and a thick sliding-bolt lock. Andrew wasn't exactly a privacy freak so much as he was just paranoid; Constantly checking over his shoulder, always lingering at the windows, jumping at every noise. He was aware of his compulsions, accepting of them too, though he had a tendency to bristle when it was made fun of. "Well, lets just leave it at this, I hope you never get the chance to say 'I told you so'" his friend had said once, trying to be lighthearted about something that obviously terrified his friend. Andrew had just shaken his head, looking more irritated than anything, You'll See written across his often-unemotional features. Finally deciding on one of the numerous incarnations of the Law & Order series, Andrew settled into the round suede couch that took up most of his small living room. After about 15 minutes of the show, Andrew found his mind already wandering and pulled out a thin Asus laptop from the side of the couch. He sighed, almost wistfully as the thing powered on, bringing up a wallpaper of the interior of a man's skull. Since he could remember, Andrew had always loved gore; all aspects of it, blood and bones and every other bit of the human puzzle. He wasn't sure he had it in him to actually go through with the things he looked at, but the visuals alone were enough to do it for him.
Not too long after Andrew had found one of his favorite sites (an incredibly graphic Japanese site showcasing real photos of mutilation) he felt the all-too familiar fluttering in his chest acting up, like a hummingbird stuck somewhere between his throat and heart. He sighed, stretched and groped around on the side table without looking until his fingers slid across two familiar objects; one round and smooth, made of plastic and the other longer and geometric, cold and steel. Andrew popped two of the Valium into his mouth and tipped his head back, switching the safety off of the .45 magnum that sat next to his couch. He never understood the basis of his paranoia, had never really wanted to but he had always kept it in mind, never forcing it off like most others would. He'd purchased the gun when he was 16, after a string of awfully vivid nightmares where someone was always trying to kill him. The gun had always filled him with a sense of security and power, so he kept it near him almost constantly. There had even been a few occasions where he'd taken it out with him, the persistent worry that someone would jump him always fluttering around his brain like a mosquito, buzzing and stinging at random. The gun always rested comfortably heavy against him, whether in his pants or coat pocket, like a promise of security, a silent, seething power.
The television was just starting to dull into a comfortable drone when Andrew heard a loud crash, snapping him back into reality. To his horror, Andrew could hear footsteps down the hall of his small apartment, and a quiet rustling sound. I told you so... he thought to himself nervously, the giddy terror spreading through him like a fast-acting poison. Slipping his fingers around the familiar curve of the .45 he slid off the couch, bare feet silent on the carpeted floor.
The man never knew what hit him, save for the sudden agonizing pain in his left leg. Andrew had shot in the half-dark of the hallway, aiming at the large human shaped blob that had been facing away from him. Unaware of it, a strange smile began to spread across Andrew's face as he switched on the light to his bedroom, giving a face to the intruder. "Have you any idea how long I've been waiting for this?" He whispered, his own voice sounding strange and alien to him (Maybe it was the Valium, or most likely the ridiculous amount of adrenaline coursing through his system). The man rolled over, groaning and swearing, fumbling at his side for something. "Fuck you, man, I didn't wanna do this..." the intruder's words were cut off by another shot, followed by a high keening moan as he gaped at his hand, or rather what was left of it. Andrew hadn't known if the man was going for a gun or a knife, and had decided that either way this man was dead. He'd aimed at the hand going to his side, silently thanking himself for taking the shooting lessons he had all those years ago. Even at 22, he tried to make it to the shooting range a few times a month. It eased his stress, helped him to vent and he'd thought of it as a type of insurance, for just this sort of thing. He leaned in towards the bleeding man, still smiling the strange smile and locked eyes with him. He couldn't have been more than 19, blue eyes hollow and full of stupid rage, hair cut short and bleached blonde. His features still looked almost childish, especially in the heady mix of horror and anger that Andrew could be almost certain was coursing through him. He kept staring at the boys ruined hand, the middle and index fingers torn straight off, ivory spikes of bone poking out of the wet mess, up to his wrist almost covered in red. It made Andrew happy, the realization he was right. He'd been shocked that he reacted so quickly, so naturally to something he'd feared his entire life.
or a moment, Andrew wondered if his entire life hadn't been a lead up to this very incident, quickly casting it off as over-emotional nonsense (As he did with most things concerning religion or anything incorporeal). "You've made a hell of a mistake, my friend." He almost whispered, eyes gleaming in the half-light of the still semi-dark room. For some reason, Andrew started to crouch towards the boy without thinking, and the kid took it as his chance. Flailing, he swung his good hand in Andrew's direction, catching him in the side of the jaw. Andrew recoiled, still grinning and stood back up, eyeing the kid who now glared up at him in some sort of defiance. Andrew wasn't sure if the kid was just stupid or faking it, but he decided that he'd figure out soon enough.
"You're a little asshole, boy. You should've found another way to secure your stash, or whatever the hell you're breaking in here for. You're going to fucking die tonight." Distantly, Andrew was aware of how giddy he'd sounded and felt saying that, as he cocked the revolver again and shot two more times, obliterating the boy's kneecaps. Sobbing curses and agony, he writhed next to Andrew's bed, the tough act obviously as gone as his chances of getting away. Andrew grabbed hold of his legs and dragged him towards the living room, suddenly glad to have mostly tile and wooden floors. He laughed again at the unlikely turn of luck, at the pure ridiculous irony of the entire situation. Always keeping an eye on the boy, he turned up the sound on the television and switched the air conditioner onto high, then almost as a second though grabbed the bottle of Valium. Kneeling down on the boy's chest, he cracked open the bottle and shoved a few into his mouth, clamping it shut until he reluctantly swallowed. Andrew let go and shifted his weight so his knees were burrowing into the kid's shoulders and grinned down at him. "What the fuck did you just do, poison me?" The kid moaned, tears coursing down his cheeks. Andrew shook his head, the smile never leaving his face. "Oh,no. That'd be far too kind compared what I'm going to do to you, kid. Consider what I just did a favor." Andrew watched as the boy's eyelids reluctantly sagged and eventually fell, his body going slack. When he started dragging him again, Andrew thought he heard a few groans of protest or even a word or two but ignored it, knowing the kid wouldn't be moving too much anytime soon.
Andrew paced beside the bed, watching the young man's chest rise and fall with drugged, uneven breaths. A feeling akin to vindication floated through Andrew's mind, soothing the endorphin-wrought aches he was feeling. Now that the adrenaline faded, Andrew began to think rationally again, and the thought of killing this boy was pure ecstasy to him. The kid's eyes fluttered, his head rolling with a quiet moan, the pain still dulled from the Valium. "Where the hell am I?" he managed out, coughing a few times before trying to actually move. "Interesting choice of words, my friend." Andrew sat down on the bed next to him, stroking the boy's bloody legs. Beneath all of the wigger-ish apparel, he found the guy attractive, in a idiotic, soon-to-be-dead sense. The kid blinked tears out of his eyes, shaking his head frantically. "Mister, don't kill me, you don't have to, trust me..." Andrew reloaded the gun and chambered a round, smiling at the boy. "I know I don't have to. I want to." He leaned close and kissed the boy's cheek, brushing back his pale blonde hair, staring down into the terrified eyes. "Do you know what terror is, what constant paranoia does to a person? I do." He whispered, kissing his cheek again. "Dude, what the fuck are you talking about, just fucking let me go! I didn't do anything, I'm sorry I broke in but FUCK DON'T KILL ME!" He screamed, voice cracking. Andrew wondered if 19 was too high an age to guess, maybe 16 or 17 was more accurate. Not that it mattered, the guy would be dead by the end of the night.
"I have spent my life waiting for this moment...waiting for some little asshole like you to come busting into my sanctuary and...and doing whatever the fuck you're here for. " He cocked the gun at the boy's head, smiling calmly and whispered "and I've always been ready." He fired a shot into the pillow next to the boy's head, and listened to him scream. He struggled against the ropes he'd just now noticed, trying to kick his legs and screaming in pain when he did. Andrew slid onto the bed, on top of him and used his legs to hold him down. He smiled as the kid began to panic. "Oh fuck, oh goddamn oh jesus fuck..." he gibbered, his whole body shaking in fear. "What's your name?" Andrew whispered, serene as a Buddhist monk. The blue eyes glittered with tears as he shakily whispered "Johnny." Andrew wrapped his fingers around Johnny's throat and squeezed, watching his eyes flutter. "Well, Johnny, didn't your mother teach you better than this? Who told you to go breaking into houses and fucking with people, hm?" He let go and Johnny wheezed, finally gasping out "I had to. In debt, drug money, couldn't pay the bills..." Andrew laughed and shook his head. "You should've managed your money better, my friend...who'll pay your bills now? I certainly won't, and neither will you." Johnny clenched his eyes shut against a fit of sobs, trying to shake Andrew off of him. He leaned in and kissed Johnny on the lips, tongue sliding inside of his mouth, sucking deep. While he kissed him, he gently placed the barrel of the gun against Johnny's head, broke the kiss and pulled the trigger.
Whatever brains Johnny had were now sprayed across Andrew's pillows, his walls painted with a patina of red and flesh. He shuddered, feeling a strange calm settle over him, comfort like he'd never felt before. He kissed the hole in Johnny's head, probing the raw edges with his tongue and shivered again. Carrying the gun back out to the living room, he felt a feeling of duty, a sense that he'd done the right thing. He settled in to watch TV, glad that for once in his life, he'd been proven right.


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Ok, let me see:
1 - Fedor signed to the UFC, after the collapse of M-1 Global (they pissed Putin and got sent to Chechnya)
2 - Gomi thrashes KenFlo and we get to see Florian cry in a Joe Steveson moment
3 - Big Nog cuts the Velasquez hype on the 2nd round by KO; Mir cuts Brock to size and then fights Big Bog in a total war...Big Nog proves the Pride product is the best and chokes out Mir. Fedor is in the arena and smiles and eats icecream...a pretty japanese woman announcer cries in anticipation for the future beatdown
4 - Shogun survives a 4th round Haddoken by Machida and counters with a TigerKnee, ending the feud in 2D.
5 - Three times is the charm and BJ Penn finally chokes out GSP, after three rounds of beatdown...he runs out of the octagon, never to be seen again. He's now the stuff of mma legends.
I like all of yours except number 5, which is less likely to happen then the 2012 doomsday. Even if BJ did choke him out he wouldn't dissapear, he'd stick around reminding everyone that he choked out GSP, despite a his cornerman sensually applying liberal amounts of vaseline to his neck.
I want Fedor to fight Overeem. That could happen!
I've also decided that I want BJ to beat a contender or two at welterweight, be GSP's last fight before moving up to middleweight permanently, and BJ RNCs him in the 4th or 5th to retire the first man to actively hold UFC titles in two weightclasses with his White Whale mounted securely on the wall of his den.
I wish somebody gave Anderson Silva some competition so he would reconsider to this quitting business.
I wish Fedor fought Brock
I wish my weight would go up too 190 so I could be more awesome :)


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Pros: Looks good. Protects. Not too pricey.
Cons: The velcro is loud. Don't open in a quiet place.
Shivering a little because of the frieze above, he opened the front flap of his black Targus, the startlingly strident sound of separated Velcro resounding in the cavernous chambers. He flinched in response as he always did and pulled his favorite Parker pen from the middle penholder. They were elastic so the pen fit snugly. Holding and turning it in his large hand, he admired the flecked acrylic and the gold and silver trim.
On the other side of the case was a large pocket for papers to be accessed quickly. Mercifully the Velcro crackling was quieter as he pulled out the transcripts from yesterdays proceedings for a quick review.
Then Justice Kalla opened the main compartment of the professional, almost judicial looking Targus. It opened not silently but more quietly with two sturdy zippers traveling all the way to the bottom of the case. He flipped through some docket listings and assignment print outs within before pulling out a thick bundle of briefs. A separate interior pocket was stuffed with some Playboy picture spreads, and numerous additional photos of the petitioner, Anna Nicole Smith-Marshall in various stages of undress. These will have to be redressed later; he chuckled to himself at this little bit of Supreme Court humor.
FACT OR FICTION? Fiction, of course. The Targus Notepac is stylish and thoughtfully designed with compartments of sundry size and function, but it is a notebook case, not a federal case.
A week or so after purchasing my first notebook computer I decided it was time to purchase my first notebook case. The notebook wont leave Spud Acres often, but I wanted a better place to store it than the top of my dresser from which it might have a Humpty Dumpty-ish fall to my everlasting regret. My criteria were price, proper size, price, compartments for power cord and mouse, price, appearance, price, and quality construction. Price was also a consideration. After minimal searching I decided on the Targus 200 edition notebook case. The price was right but while clicking about I see that I could have bought it cheaper online. Darn! Darn! Darn!
What it Is
This Targus notepac measures about 15.75 by 5 by 14.5 inches and weighs 2.65 pounds. Its black polyester exterior appears rugged and wipes clean easily. It rests on nonskid oblong rubber feet to protect it from dirty or wet surfaces. A reinforced, cushioned handle is riveted to the case adding comfort for the user and security for the notebook. The handle has the appearance and feel of leather but its probably just a great simulation.
The front, full size pocket bears the Targus name on a classy metal plate. The pocket is securely fastened with a full width Velcro strip and is wide and deep enough to easily hold ones 15.4-inch notebook. Storing it there, however, forgoes the padded security of the interior. Inside this pocket is a slot with clear plastic widow to display ones name and address if desired. On the back I discovered that mine was inspected by 199. Good job, Inspector 199. Also in this pocket is a key clip, three elastic pen/pencil holders, and a deep pocket that could hold a cell phone, airline tickets, or calculator. Sturdy nickel rings on both ends secure a cushioned detachable shoulder strap.
On the back of the case is a second exterior pocket secured by a two-inch strip of Velcro. Additional documents or legal pads could be stored here. Also on the back is a Velcro secured luggage strap to transport the case on rolling luggage.
Using the two smooth-operating nylon zippers accesses the interior. The protective, padded, interior compartment holds ones laptop securely with a strong Velcro strap. A second removable padded strap separates the laptop from a stored power cord. Inside one finds yet another document sleeve, scratch-resistant CD/DVD sleeves, and pockets for media, or mobile accessories.
Closing Remarks
The Targus case closes easily using the two efficient zippers. They mesh perfectly together when in the closed position and the corresponding metal loops in each may be secured with a lock of some sort.
A Targus limited lifetime warranty is included with this notebook case.
To ensure coverage, the owner should register his/her notebook at the Targus site.
Mine had a loose strand of thread at the bottom, a minor incident for which I will not file a claim. Sorry about that, 199.
The interior of the case is just large enough to hold my 15.4-inch notebook, rendering the padded separator useless. With a smaller diameter notebook, one could lay the notebook and power cord side by side, divided by the separator. I use the strap as added security, but eventually Ill ditch it because it can be a nuisance to unfasten two straps to unload my laptop.
I am pleased by the looks, function and protection of this Targus Notepac OCN1. You could pay more to get something bigger and fancier, but one with modest tastes and needs should be more than satisfied with the Targus 200 series.
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10 Amazing Reasons To Eat Cinnamon Every Day
Cinnamon is one of my favorite spices. I use it a lot for flavoring food and I absolutely love its sweet scent. What's good about it is that it's not only smells and tastes good, it's also full of medicinal properties that can contribute a lot to your health. This article will cover the main ailments in which you can use cinnamon as a medicine and which type of cinnamon is considered the best to use.
Cinnamon spice has been known for thousands of years. We use it to add a little kick to our baked meals, mixed into hot beverages, and in all sorts of aromatics that give off a warm cinnamon smell. The usefulness of cinnamon goes far beyond these common comforts however.
Types of Cinnamon and Which One to Prefer
There are two major types of cinnamon for culinary use: Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum or Cinnamomum zeylanicum, also known as "true cinnamon") and Cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum aromaticaum and Cinnamomum burmannii, also known as "Saigon cinnamon"). Ceylon cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka, whereas cassia cinnamon is native to Burma and also grown in China and Vietnam.
You are more likely to find cassia cinnamon in the United states and Canada which is less expensive. While both cassia and Ceylon cinnamon are derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, Ceylon cinnamon is preferable.
Ceylon cinnamon is typically more expensive than any of the cassia versions, and it is also the cinnamon more closely associated with potential health benefits involving blood sugar regulation. Another advantage to Ceylon cinnamon is its very low coumarin levels. Coumarin is a naturally occurring toxin which has the potential to damage the liver in high doses, and cassia cinnamon is a main source of coumarin. So for people who are cinnamon lovers and consume large amounts of cinnamon, Ceylon Cinnamon is the best choice.
How to Tell the Difference Between the Cinnamon Types
Ceylon cinnamon has a sweeter and more delicate flavor whereas cassia cinnamon is slightly darker in color and has a stronger flavor. The problem is that there is no way to distinguish between Ceylon cinnamon and cassia powders. So when you purchase cinnamon powder, try to find on the label the source of the cinnamon or call the customer service or manufacturer to find this information.
If you buy a cinnamon stick, Ceylon cinnamon has a different texture than cassia stick. The bark of Ceylon cinnamon is thinner and the stick will show multiple layers of a thinner bark. Cassia stick, on the other hand, is thicker, comes in one piece and doesn't show multiple layers of any kind.
Medicinal uses
The use of cinnamon for medicinal reasons is becoming an increasingly popular natural health practice for several reasons. First of all, it has a wide variety of medical benefits, ten of which will be discussed in this article. Then there is the natural and safe appeal it has to offer. Finally, it is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to incorporate natural health into your diet. Adding cinnamon to your diet is also one of the 70 habits featured in my e-book 70 Powerful Habits For A Great Health which will guide you how to take positive steps to improve your wellness and overall health.
Listed below are a few of the main reasons people use cinnamon medicinally. At the end you will find the recommended dose for this great spice.
1. Lowering Blood Sugar
If your blood sugar levels aren't stable, neglecting to monitor them could result in serious consequences. People who have difficulty to control their blood sugar levels, particularly diabetics, have used cinnamon because it helps the body respond to insulin more effectively, which encourages healthy blood sugar levels. And indeed cinnamon is one of the 14 best foods to control diabetes which I wrote about in the past.
2. Lowering Cholesterol
When you're levels of low density lipoproteins (LDL) aren't controlled, you may face major health risks that affect your heart. You can find more information in my article how to lower cholesterol naturally.
3. Treating Yeast Infections
Treating yeast infections is one of the most surprisingly effective medical benefits that comes from cinnamon. Studies have shown that it had the ability to prevent the infection from developing even when it became resistant to medication. Cinnamon oil is the most common way for people to get the best results for this issue. For more natural treatments have a look at my article how to treat yeast infection naturally.
4. Reducing Inflammation
There were medical studies done at the University of Texas that tested how well cinnamon could help with diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer. These studies found that the cinnamon actually helped prevent inflammation in brain tissue. This secures a longer and healthier life for your brain. Read here more about the top 5 food and supplements to delay Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
5. Antioxidant Effects
When it comes to the most potent and effective antioxidants in the world, cinnamon actually places in the top seven. The body uses antioxidants to cleanse itself and keep harmful radicals from forming. They also help the cells from every part of your body recover much quicker from damage. Read here more about antioxidants and the best ways to combine then in your daily diet.
6. Anti Bacterial and Anti Fungal
When used in oil form, cinnamon has potent anti-bacterial properties and it is a great way to disinfect things in your home when mixed with water. It is also commonly used to fight stubborn fungal infections like athletes foot.
7. Helping Digestion
Cinnamon uses the antibacterial properties mentioned above to help infected digestive tracts and promote the healthy breakdown of food. It also has been shown to ease symptoms of bloating, prevent nausea, help digest dairy, and treat diarrhoea. This has been a well-known medical use in Chinese culture for hundreds of years. You may also be interested to read about 11 eating tips for a healthier digestive system.
8. Reducing Pain
Cinnamon can effectively keep away prostaglandins, which are receptors that make your neurons more sensitive to pain. The large amount of manganese also helps encourage bone health and prevent pain brought on by arthritis.
9. Reducing Weight
Believe it or not cinnamon can also help you achieve your goals with weight loss (cinnamon is also one of the ingredients in my weight loss drink). It increases blood circulation, which leads to a faster metabolic rate. It also keeps hunger at bay by metabolizing sugars and suppressing cravings. Read here more about the top 10 foods to increase your metabolism.
10. Healthy Blood Clotting
There has been a lot of medical research surrounding cinnamon's ability to thin the blood. The studies found that it kept blood platelets from being clumped together, a problem that usually results in serious health issues.
How Much To Take
It's hard to believe that something that we have strictly associated with holiday dishes and scented candles yields so many benefits for our bodies. With natural health practices on the rise, people are curious as to how much cinnamon they should have in a single day for optimal results.
There aren't many strict guidelines when it comes to using cinnamon. Some professionals advise that you can get up to one teaspoon a day if you are ingesting it in powdered form. The oils and concentrates tend to vary in potency, so you should always read the instructions before using them. Although it takes a large amount, it can be toxic when used excessively. The only other piece of advice is to avoid cinnamon altogether if you are already on some form of blood thinning medicine.
If you are interested in natural and herbal remedies, you can find more useful information in my e-book the Herbal Remedies Guide. This guide will teach you how to treat common ailments using herbs.
Read my other related articles:
1. Delicious Honey & Cinnamon Weight Loss Drink
2. The Best Health Benefits and Uses of Cinnamon Bark Oil
3. How To Heal Your Body With Cinnamon Vanilla Milk
60 Responses to 10 Amazing Reasons To Eat Cinnamon Every Day
I have tried many of these remedies and they do work.
I also make very thin pancakes…like crepes. I roll them up with some Plain Probiotic Yogurt, some Cinnamon, Honey and mashed banana. Can also sprinkle them with walnuts or dried cranberries. So good and good for you. Don't eat negative.
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I had diabetes for 9 years. So please help me about cinnamon recipes . Thanks !!!
Try reishi mushroom as well with blood singer vitamins. Coconut oil. These all aid in leveling diabetes. Many more helped to cure mine. Good luck
I make a Banana, Mango and Pineapple Smoothie every day using Cinnamon, Ginger and Turmeric:
1/2 cup of plain Probiotic Yogurt
1/2 cup chopped Pineapple
Chopped fresh Mango cut in small pieces.
1 small banana chopped in small pieces.
1 Tbsp. Honey or Maple Syrup.
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon.
1/2 tsp. Ginger.
1/2 tsp. Turmeric.
Slowly blend these ingredients together with a hand held blender or food processor.
Add a sprinkle of Cayenne pepper on top (good for inflammation and pain).
I also make a slice of toast with 100% Pure Virgin Coconut oil spread on top, a Tablespoon or more of Cinnamon and lots of honey. It's good and good for you. (I don't eat butter or dairy products).
Will any kind of cinnamon work. Or does this cinnamon need to be purchased at a health food store.
I have type 2 I take 2000 mg Cinnamon capsule from Walmart Dailey does help in addition to my regular meds
My beloved Mother used to make a poultice of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove applied to our chests when I had severe chest congestion. After applying the poultice she would wrap a cheesecloth/gauze wrap all the way around my chest and into bed I went…after a few hours of good sleep your congestion loosened up, I was then able to cough up the mucus. Much relief was given to me by my sweet Ma and her poultice and TLC.
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Very informative
excellent information
cinnamon is magic herb for diabetes
need follow few basic step
Select Ceylon Cinnamon – This is because Ceylon Cinnamon has ultra low (0.04%) coumarin levels compared to the common Cassia Cinnamon (5%). Excess Coumarin can cause liver damage
Modulate the dosage appears to be safe for most people when taken by mouth in amounts up to 6 grams
Vary the intake method Taking Cinnamon everyday can be boring, which is why you need to devise some creative ways to incorporate it into your diet
One word of caution: The cinnamon that you can buy in the grocery stores is not cinnamon, but rather a mixture of sawdust, starch and flavoring. Get the real thing at a food co-op or other natural foods store.
I am not sure just what the quality of Watkins is.
I have been taking cinnamon supp. For years, the cassi kind. Does that mean I'm in trouble? Should I throw it away?
I daily use cinnamon with honey, every morning before breakfast
What is the correct ratio of honey and cinnamon.What health benefit did you observe ?
Can you pl inform me what time this dose can be taken??which combination is best??with youghart or with tea or with any other.i am a diabetic patient,pl advise me
Can we use honey and cinamon on acne face ?
Daily morning I'm taking cinnamon wit honey n lemon in empty stomach. Been trying since a month, good result.tks
Really a must for type 2 diabetes. ……try it……very helpful. …brings back to normal. ……remember. ..diet &exercise. …is a must…..
I really so happy that I found this healthy article about foods & fruits,it's a longtime my high blood not cured untill now,by the way I keep reading your article health care,I may want to say,Thank You So Much for your concern to everyone on this world.
You need to be applauded for posting this to benefit everybody. Bless U!
Hi, I consume almost 1 tablespoon of cinnamon on one ya me spoon of honey, daily. Is that considered toxic?
I'm beneficial from cinnamon and Lemon juice. THANKS for reminder ,we could known about unknown healthy tips.
I put the actual sticks into a coffee grinder-pure cinnamon.
Hi i m 29 week pregnant got ggt diabete is it safe to take cinnamon x
Do it help in pcod poly cystic ovaries to reduce weight . PLS help telling abd how to use it . I read honey and cinnamon water also help reducing a lot of weight is it ? And when To consume ? And how many times a day and for how long duration . Pls reply
Thanks for very useful informations
i am using it regularly every day morning 1/2 tea spoon , help me to reduce blood suger.
Also very beneficial to dental health due to anti bacterial properties. I buy cinnamon at the dollar store and got into the habit of adding it to my green tea which is also supposed to be good for your teeth. Boost of antioxidants is a bonus and it tastes great!
Nice article. I enjoyed reading it.
can a nursing mum take cinnamon and honey
pls can cinnamon shrink fibroids?
if yes, how can it b used?
Love your page very interesting and informative honey and cinnamon.
Thanks so much and everyone else connected to this page. Gods richest Blessings.
I am so happy finding this website..
Thank you for your effort and advice..
I want to make a mixture of pure olive oil and Tumeric powder and Ginger powder and cinnamon powder and some Black pepper.
mix them well and use some in the morning..
are they going to interact in a bad way?
How long can the mixture last without losing its benefits?
thank you
Dr A K AbdelHakeem, MD
I'm personally experiencing the liver damage effect of eating too much for the cheap cinnamon… I had no idea I would wind up in so much pain.