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The market has begun a fairly strong uptrend. Nearly all coins are up and trading volume has risen strongly from $14 Billion and $20 Billion in 24 hours. Bitcoin Private (BTCP) and Mithril (MITH) are the major stand outs of the top 100 coins by market cap - up over 16% and 15% respectively in the past 24 hours. Bitcoin (BTC) is right around $8,200 For +6% and a total market dominance of about 47%, and Ethereum (ETH) is right at $475 for +3% change in the past 24 hours. Market cap for the overall cryptocurrency market is up over $11 billion to $298 billion total.
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Samsung Denies Reports of Accepting Cryptocurrency
Electronics giant Samsung was reported to begin accepting cryptocurrency payments in Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania, with plans to start accepting various cryptos on other regions in as well. This was according to a blog post published by cryptocurrency payment processor CopPay, but has since been deleted. This is not to say Samsung has shown they are averse to cryptocurrencies. They are bullish on blockchain technology "It will have an enormous impact on the supply chains of manufacturing industries. Blockchain is a core platform to fuel our digital transformation." - Samsung SDS' VP and Blockchain Chief Song Kwang-woo
Barclays Submits Two Blockchain Patents
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published two applications by the U.K.'s second-largest bank last week. Account security and efficiency is at the core of both patents - two characteristics that blockchain technology excels at. One patent is a fairly stratforward application that outlines a blockchain platform to facilitate cryptocurrency transfers. The other patent is a method for streamlining know-your-customer processes by storing identifying information on a private blockchain. This is possible by avoiding any further, or duplicate checks, which can clog computer networks. The proposal would provide "a more reliable form of verification without substantially increasing technical overheads and improves the operation of computing environments and telecommunications networks."
Civic Acquires Identity.com
Civic is a blockchain based company that specializes in identity management. They recently announced the acquisition of "Identity.com." Civic's founder and CEO Vinny Lingham commented he "never thought we'd get it," highlighting the growing importance of owning the domain names that are most closely associated with the business. Lingham noted that one of the conditions set to purchase the domain was to not disclose the amount that changed hands. He revealed, however, "it wasn't pocket change." As a service, Civic's main objective is to give its users full control over their personal information, including the ability to monitor processes required to accurately verify their identity. By using this system, third parties such as requesters and validators, like a bank or government entity could make attestations regarding identities.
Top 5 Gainers
HollyWoodCoin (HWC) +170.40% at $0.999914
MktCoin (MLM) +146.66% at $0.013518
BigUp (BIGUP) +38.18% at $0.000327
ZetaCoin (ZET) +37.29% at $0.003418
Bob's Repair (BOB) +35.98% at $0.020398
Top 5 Losers
WeToken (WT) -50.38% at $0.004515
Penta (PNT) -36.38% at $0.001900
BetterBetting (BETR) -32.79% at $0.022792
PikcioChain (PKC) -26.08% at $0.088896
AWARE (AT) -24.84% at $0.008515
New Coins Listed
Fantom Token (FTM) listed to Yobit
GXChain (GXS) listed to Huobi
Holo (HOT) listed to Binance
Rate3 (RTE) listed to Coinrail
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Battle heats up between Stanford Health Care, union over hospital charge initiative
Stanford (Calif.) Health Care and an employees union are disputing over a November ballot initiative to place a 15 percent cap on hospital charges in Palo Alto, Calif., The Stanford Daily reported.
Seven things to know:
1. The ballot initiative, initially filed in May, would place a 15 percent cap on the amount Palo Alto-based hospitals can charge in excess of direct patient care costs. Hospitals, medical clinics and other providers in Palo Alto would have to refund payers for charges exceeding the 15 percent cap within 180 days of each fiscal year.
2. The Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West sponsored the measure. It represents healthcare workers at Stanford Health Care — which has a main campus in Palo Alto.
3. Stanford University announced its opposition to the measure in a Sept. 28 statement.
The measure "would threaten Stanford Health Care's ability to provide top-quality healthcare to patients from Palo Alto and across the region," officials said.
"Such a policy is estimated to reduce Stanford Health Care's budget by 25 percent, requiring significant cutbacks and the possible closure of many services and programs that are essential to high-quality healthcare in the local area."
4. Union spokesperson Sean Wherley argued the measure will provide accountability for local healthcare providers and the city, according to the report.
"This is about transparency [and] letting people understand how much [they] are being charged, and why [they] are being charged so much more than the clinic down the street or in the neighboring community," he told The Stanford Daily. "This is our chance as an organization to get healthcare costs under control."
5. The union has also taken issue with Stanford Health Care's profits, but the system said these are necessary resources to maintain its specialists, facilities and community benefit program, and that the system invests all its profit margin.
6. Palo Alto City Council members voted this summer to oppose the measure. According to the report, they attributed the decision to not having adequate bureaucratic infrastructure to regulate healthcare charges from local providers.
7. As of Oct. 3, the political action committee of the union and the opposition committee — Protect Our Local Hospitals and Health Care — had spent a combined $1.8 million on the measure.
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Catoctin High School (CHS) student-athletes play a huge role in the development and success of our school programs.
Several athletes in particular out-performed the rest, taking the next step with their education and athletic career in pursuing their respective sports at the collegiate level.
Nine students at CHS signed their letters of intent to commit to being a student-athlete after graduation this spring: Melanie Topper—Hood College Basketball, RJ Mellor—Messiah College Lacrosse, Cam Baumgardner—Kutztown University Track and Field, Raegan Smith—Salisbury University Softball, Hunter Grimes—Saint Vincent College Football/Lacrosse, Ashley Mayton—Shepherd University Softball, Derek Rivera—Hagerstown Community College Golf, Victoria Bryant—Stevenson University Volleyball, Caitlyn Naff—University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Volleyball.
These students spent all year working and competing with their teams to prove to colleges and universities that they are ready to move forward with their athletic and academic careers, and that is something that did not go unnoticed by coaches, friends, and fans.
Less than 17 percent of all high school athletes pursue collegiate sports, so these select few who are able and willing to push forward are surely something special.
All nine athletes signed together and took pictures with their coaches, family, and friends at the high school's annual signing day. The balance between studies and athletics can be difficult to manage, but each Catoctin High athlete has proven they can compete and succeed in both, and they will look to continue that trend over the coming years. Congratulations to the athletes and families, and keep making the Catoctin Area proud!
Pictured from left are: (sitting) Melanie Topper, RJ Mellor, Cam Baumgardner, Raegan Smith, Hunter Grimes, Ashley Mayton, Derek Rivera, Victoria Bryant, and Caitlyn Naff; (standing) Girl's Basketball Coach Amy Entwistle, Boy's Lacrosse Coach Neil Metzgar, Football Coach Doug Williams, Softball Coach Jessica Valentine, Golf Coach Tyler Auscherman, and Volleyball Coach Sherry Levering.


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While attitudes about online dating being an acceptable way to meet people has grown in popularity because of its ease and convenience, there are still some people who don't like the trend. The good news is that's not the only way to meet people in the 21st century. But everyone you know is talking about online dating, so what's a poor lonely person to do if they choose not to participate in online dating, or peruse singles forums and chat rooms?
Get Social Being Social
Dating is really about being social and making connections that may possibly turn into a romance. The traditional face to face, in person meeting/introduction is still the best choice. So, you are going to have to disconnect from your cell phone, tablet and whatever other mobile device you are using and get out of the house and become social.
But before you do that, be strategic about your approach to finding a date using technology and social media as your people connector. Here's how:
1) Use your social media network to find out about local events and activities, including free festivals and outdoor park concerts. If you are on social media, you are following either friends, friends of friends, people you admire, people within a common community, or people you want to get to know. Someone is talking about an event and as summer is winding down, there are still many outdoor activities still to get in, like day parties, which seem to have grown in popularity. Then there is the sports scene. Whether sports is your thing or not (because some men, and especially a lot of women are not into sports like that) there's nothing wrong with checking out the atmosphere for lunch and a drink. There are many upscale bar environments that offer a wide menu selection and a great atmosphere to interact and be social. Men and women, alike, go to sports bars not just to watch the games, but for the social atmosphere. Or how about trying free salsa lessons and check out the scenery while learning to dance the rumba or merengue.
2) What's trending in your industry on Twitter? If you are a career person, then you are more than likely digitally connected either through a professional membership organization or follow someone in the industry. More than likely, they use social media to promote events, conferences, or social opportunities to connect with like-minded people. As you are staying in the know for business purposes, always look out for social opportunities to meet new and exciting people.
3) While we're on Twitter, you can use this tool to professionally connect with someone who follows you or who you follow. Now this can be tricky because you don't want to come across as a stalker. But let's say they tweet information that is helpful. You can tweet back or direct message them saying the information was helpful and thank them for sharing. I wouldn't use this technique too often but you never know how a person will respond and it could possibly lead to a longer tweet conversation. Or not, but at least you are keeping your options open on other ways to meet people.
4) The longstanding dating belief is that friends are good sources to meet people, so use your handy apps to find out where your friends are hanging out and ask to join them. This may require thinking outside the box. Let's say a group of friends is at the bowling alley but you don't bowl. Doesn't mean you can't join them and cheer them on while exposing yourself to a new opportunity and new people. You don't drink but your friend is hosting a wine and cheese tasting for a worthy cause. I'm pretty sure they will have more than wine there to drink, so stop in for an hour because again, you never know who may be present.
Leveraging your Social Media ROI
While these suggestions are just spins on traditional dating advice, consider a different perspective. This is about leveraging your return on investment of time spent on social media activity to create opportunities for finding dates in a way that may be more natural to navigate than online dating. The bottom line is that there are options for meeting people who could be potential dates so don't force yourself to jump into the sea of online dating profiles and your heart is not into it. Finding real love is about timing and creating the right opportunities to connect with people.


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Monday, April 19, 2010
Stop Picking-On People
4 comments:
- EmmaP said...
Well, believe it or not, I get jealous of you a lot! (but i'll stick to writing my comments on the bathroom walk, tee hee.)
I don't understand how people can act like that and consider themselves a Christian.
- April 19, 2010 at 9:24 AM
- Puphigirl said...
I don't think I've ever had anyone comment on my blog or facebook just to tell me how much of a jerk I am or how much they hate me.
But to my face, sure.
- April 19, 2010 at 3:52 PM
- greenolive said...
I don't think I've been a victim of that either yet. Maybe if you started posting some controversial stuff people would start making mean comments. I have read some nasty things people have commented on other people's walls and such just because they made a statement of what they believe.
- April 19, 2010 at 3:58 PM
- Deborah said...
I posted a darling pictur of Seth on my blog about a month ago. He had fallen asleep snuggling a teddy bear. I got an annonymous comment telling me to reconsider letting him do such dangerous things. I wasn't exactly a "victim," but I felt like one! I felt like someone was announcing to the world, "Attention! Bad mother approaching!" I even cried about it. But, then I erased the comment, erased the blog post, and moved on. I have an idea of who it might have been, but I don't even know that person. But it really did hurt my feelings that someone would think I let my son do dangerous things.
- April 29, 2010 at 7:38 AM


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As you see in the charts of SPX and SPY ( traded ETF for S&P 500 ) market have a clear move, with higher highs(HH) and higher lows(HL) from 11/09 when Trump was elected as president of US, also we have a accelerated trend line ( with purple on SPY chart).
The prior pivots for trading this week is 2355 and 2368.25 on SPX (235.50, 236.90 for SPY ) which are also the highs and lows on weekly chart of the last week. As long as SPX hold 2355, stay bullish and watch for follow through to clear 2368.25 level, trading strong sectors/stocks. If bears build up power and broke 2355, see if they hold and watch for follow through to 2351 level and after to 2336 level on SPX ( 235 , 233.50 for SPY), trading weak sectors/stocks.


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The technique has the potential to one day create a working liver for transplantation into people with severe liver disease, or be used as an interim measure for a patient who must wait until a conventional donor organ becomes available.
The study, "Decellularized liver matrix as a carrier for transplantation of human fetal and primary hepatocytes in mice," has been accepted by the journal Liver Transplantation and is now online.
The innovative technique devised by the UC Davis scientists working in Sacramento, Calif., involved "decellularizing" a mouse liver – stripping all cells out of the organ while preserving its protein structure and blood supply framework. Using the decellularized liver as a scaffold, the researchers inserted human liver cells into the structure, prompting the cells to survive longer and function better in this native liver scaffold. The scaffold with liver cells was then implanted into the fatty tissue of a mouse abdomen, where it functioned well for two months after transplantation. Researchers say that having the cells function for at least 60 days is an important milestone in the research work now under way to create new organs and tissues from stem cells.
"We have demonstrated the best results to date for the efficacy of transplanting cells into an animal model using a decellularized liver matrix," said Jian Wu, an adjunct professor of internal medicine and senior author of the study. "This is an important step in the pathway to providing people suffering from liver failure with more hope and a much better chance of survival."
New approaches to treating liver failure are critically needed, according to Mark Zern, a senior member of the research team, professor of internal medicine and director of the UC Davis Transplant Research Program. "There are not enough organs available for transplant, and many patients die waiting for one," said Zern.
About 25,000 people are on waiting lists around the country for liver transplants, but only 6,000 to 7,000 organs become available each year. The liver is essential for life and has many complex functions: It stores glucose, as well as many vitamins and minerals; makes blood-clotting factors and the building blocks of proteins; and detoxifies impurities that enter the bloodstream.
The method of decellularizing an organ and transplanting new working cells into animals using this scaffold has been used experimentally in research to regenerate other organs such as the heart, trachea, lungs and kidneys. Until now, other studies to create a functioning liver have been rudimentary and have only resulted in hours or days of activity rather than months.
Ping Zhou, the first author of the study, along with Wu and their UC Davis colleagues, are continuing their research, with a focus on regenerating livers that will function well over an extended period.
"We are very excited about the clinical applications of this research," said Jan A. Nolta, another senior member of the research team and a professor of cell biology and human anatomy, as well as the director of the UC Davis stem cell program and its Institute for Regenerative Cures. "Our ultimate goal is to 'scale it up' to help humans in the future."
Other authors of the study are Nataly Lessa, Daniel C. Estrada, Ella B. Severson and Shilpa Lingala, all from the UC Davis stem cell or transplant research programs.
The study was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, as well as UC Davis Stem Cell Program start-up funding and the UC Davis Technology Transfer Fund.
UC Davis is playing a leading role in regenerative medicine, with nearly 150 scientists working on a variety of stem cell-related research projects at campus locations in both Davis and Sacramento. The UC Davis Institute for Regenerative Cures, a facility supported by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), opened in 2010 on the Sacramento campus. This $62 million facility is the university's hub for stem cell science. It includes Northern California's largest academic Good Manufacturing Practice laboratory, with state-of-the-art equipment and manufacturing rooms for cellular and gene therapies. UC Davis also has a Translational Human Embryonic Stem Cell Shared Research Facility in Davis and a collaborative partnership with the Institute for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine at Shriners Hospital for Children Northern California. All of the programs and facilities complement the university's Clinical and Translational Science Center, and focus on turning stem cells into cures. For more information, visit www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/stemcellresearch.


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Well, we've had a week to settle into the election results.
From what I've gathered over the past few days, there are a handful of people disgruntled about Donald Trump winning the election. But frankly, I can't understand why. For almost two years (plus the many, many years before!) we've learned about his foolproof strategies, practical opinions, and wholesome business operations.
But if any of you still need a recap on why this is the greatest thing to happen in American history (excluding the time Christopher C. founded our great land! What would we have done without him, that hero!), I have some reminders that you may not have considered.
Old White Man Lives Matter
Friends, let's not forget that Barack Obama (a black man!) has been in office for EIGHT YEARS. Eight years, folks. That's eight full years without a white man in charge; at this point, white men are feeling a little overlooked, and let's not forget that their feelings matter. They want to rule the country too, you know, and after eight years it's their turn. To think, we almost let a woman take that from them.
Make America American Again
Argh, is anyone else sick of all the growing diversity in this country!? Hispanics, Native Americans, Asians, Muslims…my gosh, I can feel my cultural awareness rapidly expanding as we speak! Make it stop! We need to do everything we can to reclaim our country to its original inhabitants.
When Christopher Columbus first set foot here in the 1400s, he didn't say, "Hey, looks like there are a lot of Indians here. That's great for diversifying the country. Here are some blankets as a peace offering and to keep you warm."
No! He filled those blankets with white person diseases, because, hey, what were those Indians doing trying to take over our country?
He loves me…he loves me not…
Donald Trump got a lot of flack for his inconsistencies during the election season. Do you have a plan for tax reforms? You don't? Oh, you do but you're keeping it a secret? Are you actually a Democrat? A Republican? Are you pro-life? Pro-choice? Pro-life? Do you support gay marriage? You don't? Oh, you do? Now you don't?
Aren't we fortunate that we'll have a president willing to change his mind based on what his people want? Isn't that the mark of a dedicated leader, someone who listens to his country and alternates his beliefs in order to remain popular? I can tell you this, we can look forward to one very adaptable presidency!
Does this wall mean…what I think it means?
Donald Tru—I mean, President Trump! Wants to build a wall around the Mexican border to inhibit anyone from taking initiative to a better life in America.
I know, I know; once we eliminate Mexico, everyone is worried about what will happen to places like Chipotle and Taco Bell after this wall is built. But if you recall, Mr. Trump took this picture of himself eating a taco bowl, saying that he "loves Hispanics!" So while the people will be gone (finally some job security around here!), I have a feeling that fresh guac and Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos will still be widely available! Who wants to celebrate with a frozen margarita?
Reality TV is a huge part of American culture. In fact, it's basically all we watch anymore. And frankly all that really matters because gosh, the news is boring.
No way would I ever trust anyone in the Oval Office who doesn't have experience in the reality television world. Even better if it's someone who created superficial business objectives and got to publicly fire people during every show. And mercifully, our future president has over ten seasons of reality show experience (Apprentice fans, whaddup!) If anyone has doubts about Donald Trump and his ability to lead the United States of America, I suggest looking up the show. I recommend starting with the episode where the contestants had to create a promotional figure for Dairy Queen (you won't believe what they came up with!)
Women's Wrongs, Am I Right?!
Ladies, I am so proud of us. Can I just say that, as a woman, for one second? I'm so proud of us. We can vote, we can own land, we can even wear pants without anyone batting an eye. AND, we've taken control over our bodies. It's 2016, and it's not acceptable for any man to grab us at their leisure, or kiss us whenever they find us attractive.
Unless, of course, that man is rich and powerful. Money excuses all actions. Things that would be inappropriate for a normal individual to do are actually fine if he has enough money and authority. If you ever forget that, ladies, just remember who your president is!
Miss Piggy
I would be remiss to not mention a couple of controversial things that Trump said during his career. I think, if everyone has been following the debates, we all remember the "Miss Piggy" incident. A Miss Universe winner, Alicia Machado, won the pageant contest in 1996. Months after the pageant, she resurfaced 40lbs heavier. Then the owner of the Miss Universe contest, Donald Trump called her out for her shift in weight by referring to her as "Miss Piggy" and telling the media that obviously she's "somebody that likes to eat."
Guys, Miss Universe has one job and one job only. And that job is to remain thin and pretty so as to make other women in the world feel bad about their flaws.
And she failed.
And as a failure, she was completely susceptible to people's criticisms. Trump took advantage of this, calling her Miss Piggy (get it? Because she had gained weight, much like a pig? But that's also the name of a female pig Muppet, so the insult has double meaning). And now everyone is all upset about him calling her out for her weight. But you know, if she had kept her one promise to the people of this planet, she wouldn't have to face his critical jabs. The truth hurts sometimes, guys.
So, can we all agree to stop with these protests and anti-Trump rallies?
Friends, let's bring this country back to how our Founding Fathers intended. Sexist, racist, and most accommodating to the wealthy. Don't you want America to be great again?


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U.S. Route 50 Phantom Bridge, Ripley County, Indiana U.S. Route 50 Phantom Bridge, Ripley County, IndianaPhantom Bridge found along U.S. Route 50 in Indiana.
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The new Nintendo DSi system has been on store shelves for just a week now. Today Activision's Mixed Messages becomes the first third-party downloadable game for the new system. Mixed Messages is a game of electronic telephone that can accommodate a whopping 21 players. On the WiiWare side, fans will find a game based on the popular Pop-Up Pirate toy that might have players sticking virtual swords into their Mii characters. And classic character Pitfall Harry Jr. makes his debut on the Virtual Console.
Click on past the break to see the list of new releases.
Nintendo DSiWare
Mixed Messages (Activision, 2-21 players, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Nintendo DSi Points): Mixed Messages is the hilarious party game of mixed-up miscommunication. Sketch a picture to capture your friends' sentence, or try to figure out what in the world they've drawn. You might start with, "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog†and end up with "A crazy surfer outruns flying sticks of dynamite while his fans cheer!†Two to 21 players take turns writing sentences and drawing pictures to pass along a message. This isn't a game about winning and losing – it's all about the funny miscommunications that happen along the way. You'll laugh when you see just how wacky things can get. Get together with your friends and mix it up.
Master of Illusion Express: Shuffle Games (Nintendo, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 200 Nintendo DSi Points): Master of Illusion Express titles are mind-boggling magic tricks pulled from the popular Nintendo DS game. Learn the illusions, practice up and amaze your friends. Master of Illusion Express: Shuffle Games will boggle your audience members' minds as they try to figure out how you know exactly what they're thinking. Also included is the bonus Vanishing Card trick, which the Nintendo DSi system performs for your enjoyment.
Party Fun Pirate (TOMY Corporation, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone – Comic Mischief, 500 Wii Points): Based on the popular Pop-Up Pirate toy, players take turns thrusting swords into a barrel that holds your captain captive, trying to see who can insert the most swords into the barrel. Thrust a sword into the wrong hole and you'll send your captain flying, which means it's game over for you! Unique Wii features add to the excitement, making for a fun-filled party game. Try swapping out the captain and putting your custom Mii character in the barrel for some real laughs!
Virtual Console
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated T for Teen – Animated Violence, 800 Wii Points): Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure is a side-scrolling action game in which you play adventurer Pitfall Harry Jr. in search of his father, Pitfall Harry. Pitfall Harry has been taken captive by the dreaded warrior spirit Zakelua: Lord of Evil. Armed with only a trusty sling and his father's journal, young Harry Jr. must now venture into the unknown to rescue him … before it's too late! Bungee jump and boomerang your way to safety as you battle through treacherous Mayan jungles, waterfalls and deserted mines. With 13 levels of fast, gripping action, you will need to be attentive and quick – or prepare to die …


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"It's raining fish!" No word on whether it was a Friday.
Residents of a remote Australian desert town were shocked by a turn in the weather – when fish rained from the sky. Hundreds of small white fish, many still alive, fell over two days on Lajamanu in the Northern Territory, reports the Daily Telegraph.
Weather experts believe the fish, spangled perch, were sucked up in a thunderstorm before being dumped over the tiny town which is 326 miles from the nearest river…
It is the third time in less than 30 years that Lajamanu has been bombarded by falling fish, according to Northern Territory News, after reports of the phenomenon in 1974 and 2004.
Thinking about fish for dinner? This one may eat you instead.
Chiasmodon niger, a deep sea fish sometimes called "the black swallower," can devour fish larger than itself.
21 other images at Census of Marine Life – FOXNews.com.
Bottle fed Koi?
These Koi Carp are more at home with a baby's bottle than a sprinkling of fish food in their tank. The fish have been brought up on a diet of powdered milk by their owner in an effort to keep them strong.
Ding Feng, 47, owns the Hanzhou Aquarium in eastern China and he's focused on making sure his fish grow quickly so they are worth more to customers.
Koi Carp that are the right colours can end up selling for more than £10,000 in the country.
More via Daily Express | Odd News
New meaning for "fishing hole"
A Chinese farmer dug a 50ft hole inside his house to go fishing. Li Huiyan, of Chongqing, hired 30 villagers for six months to dig the hole in his kitchen, reports IC Media.
He wanted to reach an underground river which he suspected was full of fish.
The river had been over ground but had disappeared 30 years ago when the local authorities bombed part of a mountain to pave a road.
Li explained: "The river used to have so many fish, and by simply putting a net there, hundreds of fish would be caught."
After digging his pit down to the river, Li installed a fishing net across it and regularly hauls out fish, so far earning his family nearly £2,000.
Gee, I hope they publish the recipe…
Nuns who own a New York City apartment house have filed a lawsuit saying a tenant couple is stinking up the building with "horrible" food smells "similar to that of vomit or rotten meat." The lawsuit by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart Inc. says Gloria and Michael Lim are causing "foul and harmful odors" to come from their 16th floor apartment by cooking and smoking large quantities of fish.
Court papers said one tenant thought a dead body was decomposing in the East 19th Street apartment and called the Fire Department.
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It's fortunate that Joel Campbell has landed at a club currently competing for a place in next season's Champions League. Don't get me wrong, Real Betis are not good enough to perform on two fronts, particularly one which is UEFA's top club competition, but this challenge near the top of the La Liga table can only be a good thing for Arsenal's Costa Rican striker.
The thing about Joel Campbell is he's yet another name to arrive at Arsenal with plenty of promise, only for supporters to need to wait a couple of years to see him in the first team. This one could go a bit sour like the case of Carlos Vela, who has pleasantly finally found a home at Real Sociedad. In fact, there are far too many similarities with both strikers, where another disappointing outcome is very likely.
Campbell has done very well to work his way into the starting XI of Pepe Mel's side. He plays on the flanks of the front three and has two goals, one of which was a stunning effort against Deportivo, and an assist up until this point. At 20, those aren't really the numbers of a player who is destined to be a prolific forward, but he makes up for it in other areas of this game.
The thing is Campbell had a very difficult time settling in at Betis. As is normally the case with players from South America, international duty has been a frustration for his manager in Seville and in disrupting his development and progression to regular first-team status. It's nothing to do with his attitude or lack of willingness to learn, but the long flights away for meaningless friendlies really haven't done anyone any favours.
Will that be problematic for Arsenal in the future? You've got to think that it will be to some degree. And let's not get confused about this: every major club in Europe currently has to deal with the matter of South Americans leaving for international duty; that's nothing new or central to Arsenal. The problem arises when the player's maximum hasn't been reached because he often flies out and misses training sessions or matches.
Real Betis have been excellent for most of the season and Pepe Mel's side could very well finish fourth in May. So it's worth asking if he can put faith in a player like Campbell when he's so regularly away from the squad.
Well there's an upside. As mentioned, Campbell has been featuring regularly for Betis in recent weeks. He has shown on occasion just why Arsenal made the move for him, despite failing to be granted a work permit. He's a hard worker and has the intelligence and technique to excel in any of the top European leagues.
The other problem with Campbell, however, is you've got to wonder how much attention he'll be given when he does return to Arsenal. Like most players his age he needs regular first-team football and the opportunities to grow. At this stage, he is not better than Theo Walcott, and Alex Oxlade Chamberlain's most eye-catching performances for Arsenal have outshone anything Campbell has done so far in Europe. But it doesn't mean the potential isn't there. However, Carlos Vela's lack of opportunities at Arsenal didn't mean his potential wasn't there either.
When talking about the youngsters on Arsenal's books, it's worth comparing Campbell with Thomas Eisfeld and Serge Gnabry. From what has been suggested, both German players are the leading names in the next wave of youngsters at the club. Gnabry began receiving rave reviews almost as soon as he arrived at the club, and those who have seen Eisfeld's cameos in the first-team would have been greatly impressed. Both Germans seem to have the potential to go even further than Campbell when they mature, and both should be seen as the diamonds in the Arsenal reserves. In fact, even Vela I'd argue had greater upside to his game than Campbell.
But let's not assume that Campbell is going nowhere in his career. He will definitely need another loan move next season in order to continue his development. He, like Walcott and Vela, wants the central striker role. He was spoken about very highly in the Costa Rican youth teams and could blossom into a good goal scorer in Europe, however maybe not an elite player.
I have my reservations as to whether he will make it at Arsenal. Recent history suggests he won't, and it's often easy for the manager to neglect players like Campbell when they've been away for so long. But maybe that's for the best. The fact that the player is now playing for Betis and helping them to the highest possible place in La Liga – just to point out, they're well ahead of city-rivals Sevilla in the league table – means there will be others in Spain who would love to take him on loan or on a permanent transfer.
There is a good player in Joel Campbell, but the need for success and better performances on the pitch, among other factors, could mean he won't be given a chance next season at Arsenal.
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Welcome back to this series! If you missed part one, you can read it here. To review, we're going over some lies that you really shouldn't believe… and the truth that destroys these lies. (But you probably knew that from the title.) 🙂 And now on to lie number two!
Lie #2—
"The suffering heaped on Jesus is the ultimate example of the hatred and rage sinful man feels toward a holy God."
This one actually makes me mad. That's how wrong it is. But don't take my word for it… let's look at the Truth.
Let's take this one section at a time, starting with the word "heaped." I don't like how involuntary that word sounds. Nor do I like how this quote seems to imply that humans are the ones who killed Jesus. Jesus wasn't slaughtered without His consent. He was in total control. Look at this verse:
"The reason the Father loves Me is that I lay down My life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from My Father" (John 10:18).
No one took Jesus' life. He laid it down. Even his dying is recorded as offering up his spirit (Matthew 27:50). So when that quote speaks of all Jesus' sufferings as something humans did to Him, it ignores the awesomeness of a holy God offering Himself up for sinners, knowing fully what He was doing and for whom He was doing it… and going through with it anyway.
The next problem, and the huge, major problem I have with this quote is that it totally misses the point of Jesus' death. Jesus didn't die because people hated Him. He died because God hated sin. Don't believe me?
"For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness, nor shall evil dwell with You. The boastful shall not stand in Your sight; You hate all workers of iniquity" (Psalm 5:4-5).
This verse makes it pretty clear that sinners are doomed before God. Why? Because God is unspeakably just. It's part of His character to hate sin. And its also part of His character to condemn sin. Evil cannot dwell with Him.
The only part of this quote that got something right was that sinners do hate God. This is made clear in Romans 8:7, which says, "The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so." And what about John 3:19-20?
"And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness more than light, because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed."
So, sinners (those in darkness) do hate God (the Light). But that's not why Jesus died. Not really. Jesus died voluntarily so that, "having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him" (Romans 5:9).
Do you see the big issue with this quote? The lie is that Jesus died to appease the wrath of sinful man toward a holy God. The Truth—the glorious Truth— is that He died to appease the wrath of a holy God toward sinful man.
You might say instead that what Jesus suffered on the cross is "the ultimate example" of the anger a holy God feels toward sin. But you might also say that what Jesus was willing to suffer on the cross was the ultimate example of the love God feels toward unworthy sinners.
And be sure to come back for the next and final post in this series, lie number three. It's a whopper! I think this one is really, really important… so stay tuned!
Any thoughts? Please leave a comment!


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A survey that showed a high fear of anti-Semitism among Hungarian Jews used flawed polling, officials are now saying.
A study published early this month by the European Union's Fundamental Rights Agency reported 90 percent of 517 Jewish-Hungarian respondents said anti-Semitism was either a "fairly big problem" or a "very big problem." This figure dwarfed the 66 percent average for the same question across the whole of European Jewry.
The study also showed 48 percent of Hungarian Jews has considered emigrating due to anti-Semitism. In Britain that figure was just 18 percent.
Now, the head of the Hungarian delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance is calling into question the accuracy of the study's figures, arguing that the poll took place in 2012 and failed to take into account recent steps by the Hungarian government to combat anti-Semitism.
"Having reconsidered the seriousness of the situation, the Hungarian government has since brought several important decisions designed to monitor and combat anti-Semitic phenomena," said Gergely Prohle.
Likewise, Prohle quoted the FRA's own statement on the fallibility of its polling methods: "This methodology is unable to deliver a random probability sample fulfilling the statistical criteria for representativeness," and "the chosen survey mode is likely to have excluded some eligible members of the target population."
Hungary has an estimated 100,000-strong Jewish population. But the recent rise of the far-right Jobbik party, which has notoriously anti-Semitic leanings, has raised alarm among many European Jewish officials.
"Members of our community already for a long time are aware of the existence and of the increase of anti-Semitism in Hungary," Gyorgy Gador, the head of the Pava synagogue community, told the Nepszabadsag daily last week.
"Many [Jews] left in recent years abroad, not only for existential-economic reason, but because of their uncomfortable political feeling here, at home."


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24 May,2018
The Tatmadaw True News Information team released a press release yesterday praising Amnesty International for their report on inhuman massacres,terrorist attacks and human rights abuses by ARSA in Rakhine State.
The press release read that Amnesty International showed impartiality and reported true facts in the news article, which was based on their report titled "Attacks by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) on Hindus in northern Rakhine State."
The press release also said the Tatmadaw has been vigilantly broadcasting news on this situation, but international media and governments have been directing one sided accusations on the Tatmadaw and the Union Government.
The press release urged Amnesty International to continue covering true news regarding ARSA's terrorist activities on other ethnic groups as well.
The press release also called for other international media and organizations to follow the lead of Amnesty International and provide authentic facts and evidence regarding ARSA's conflicts in Buthidaung-Maungtaw,while holding meetings with officials from Myanmar.


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Grizzlies 91 - 113 Trail Blazers
Jones leads balance attack as Blazers blast GrizzliesApr 16, 2008 - 6:02 AM By Kasey Postlewaite PA SportsTicker Contributing Writer
PORTLAND, Oregon (Ticker) - James Jones scored 20 points and Jarrett Jack had 18 points and seven rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 113-91, on Tuesday night at the Rose Garden.
Brandon Roy had 16 points and 11 assists and Channing Frye also scored 16 to help Portland finish with an impressive 27-13 record at home and secured at least a .500 finish since 2002-03.
"This game was a must," said Frye, who made 8-of-10 shots. "Because 41 (wins) is not a losing season. To have a losing season with all the work we've done this year, it would have been (disappointing)."
Portland held a four-point lead before pulling away with a 19-5 run. Jack scored 11 points during the spurt and Frye capped it with a 23-footer at the 5:31 mark for a 74-56 lead.
"It was a good run for us after half," Jack said. "I wasn't able to get myself into rhythm in the first half, but then I was able to get open and penetrate into the lane. I think we got a lot of contributions from just about everyone. That's a great feeling to leave the fans with."
"Things started to slip away from us to end the second quarter and obviously when we began the third," Grizzlies forward Hakim Warrick said. "In the fourth we just didn't have enough to get it going to make a run. The crowd got into it and it was basically over."
Brian Cardinal's up-and-under layup with 9:26 remaining brought the Grizzlies within 86-75. But the Trail Blazers shut the door behind another jumper from Frye and Jones' 3-pointer with 6:59 remaining to make it 94-77.
"Unfortunately we came out in the second half and couldn't hit shots," Grizzlies coach Marc Iavaroni said. "That took a lot of wind out of our sails. We were physical, we weren't getting calls, but it's tough on the road with the situation we're in. I like the way our guys responded to that."
Warrick scored 17 points and Rudy Gay added 16 and seven boards for Memphis (22-59), which was seeking its first three-game road winning streak since 2005-06.
"It's been a tough year for us but we have a lot of upside," Memphis guard Mike Conley said. "We got a lot of young players. We also got a couple of (draft) picks next year which will help us out. I think this team is a couple of years from being a real contender, a real dangerous team. We got a lot of talent we just have to put it together."
With a win on Wednesday at Denver, the Grizzlies can surpass last year's record with 23-59 mark.
"Hopefully we come out ready to play and no one has decided to go on vacation yet," Conley said. "I hope we can take the game seriously so we can try to get that win. I think we can do that. I think we got the mind set."
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Every year, one day reminds all about the innate joy of food. You Kippur. A day devoted to atoning for all mistakes from the year before, which ends in feast for the ages.
It always comes at the moment I begin to take everything for granted. Things seem easy and care free, but this holiday brings me back to earth, to appreciate all around me, including food.
After a long day of services, we waited until 7:30pm to hear the shofar blow and then headed to a family friend's for a delicious break-fast meal. My sister and I devoured a Costco sized box of raspberries on our way there, the perfect start to a New Year.
We arrived at our family friends to a feast of Jewish delight. You aren't supposed to cook on the high holidays, so the feast was full of bagels, fish of every kind and lots of sides. I really is a break-fast.
Bagels, Lox, White Fish Salad, Pickled Herring and More! Jewish food at its finest.
Happy New Year!


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Posted on 14 July 2016
Public health researcher, Professor Hilary Graham, and Professor of Renaissance Literature, Brian Cummings are among 42 UK academics elected as Fellows in recognition of their outstanding contribution to research. Fellowship awards spanned the breadth of the humanities and social sciences, including law, linguistics, economics and history.
Professor Graham, from the Department of Health Sciences, said:"This award recognises the significant importance that research into health inequalities has in today's society. My work in this area would not have been possible without the support of colleagues from around the world, as well as our dedicated team of PhD students."
With a background in sociology and social policy research, Professor Graham is renowned for her work on social inequalities in health, with a particular focus on cigarette smoking and other health-related behaviours. Her research is also exploring the connections between public health and the biophysical environment.
Professor Cummings, from the Department of English and Related Literature, said: "It is an honour to be recognised by the Academy in this way. I hope it will be an opportunity to reaffirm the centrality of European humanism and at the same time to address the critical questions that the humanities can ask about culture and society."
Professor Cummings has written widely on sixteenth-century religion and literature, including an edition of The Book of Common Prayer: The Texts of 1549, 1559, and 1662. His book The Literary Culture of the Reformation: Grammar and Grace has had significant influence on scholarly thinking about the poetics of religion. He is currently co-directing the Arts and Humanities Research Council's (AHRC) project 'Remembering the Reformation,' as well as writing on the Renaissance humanist Erasmus.
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at York, Professor Deborah Smith, said: "This is a fantastic achievement for our colleagues that recognises the excellence of their research in two diverse fields, demonstrating our dedication to promoting the arts and humanities, as well as the positive impact of our leading social science research on tackling global health challenges."
The British Academy also announced that Professor Sir David Cannadine will be its 30th President, taking up office in July 2017 for a four year term.
Professor Cannadine is a modern British historian who was elected a Fellow of the Academy in 1999. He is Dodge Professor of History at Princeton University, a Visiting Professor of History at Oxford University, and the editor of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
The British Academy for the humanities and social sciences aims to inspire and support high achievement in the humanities and social sciences throughout the UK and internationally, and to promote their public value.


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The cliffnotes below detail events in the book as they occur.
Chapter 1
- Pup is stalking a weasel.
- Pup loses the weasel thinking about his Name.
- Pup finds the weasel and catches it.
- Pup's Mother-Dog tells him he is a fine hunter.
- Pup thinks about how his sire was a dog.
- Pup and Graceful walk back to their camp.
- Pup overhears Bold and Fleet talking bad about him and Graceful.
- Pup runs into Daring.
- Daring and Strident snap and snarl at Pup.
- Beta comes and tells Daring and Strident to go do something.
- Pup decides as soon as he has his name he will challenge Daring, and he swears he will never be Omega.
Chapter 2
- Pup talks to his half-brother, Quick.
- Alpha is watching Pup.
- The wolves Howl to the Great Wolf.
- Alpha tears apart a Rabbit and calls Pup forward.
- Alpha asks the other wolves to name him.
- No wolf says anything.
- Quick says they should name him Dog.
- The whole pack loves the name, though Pup despises it.
- Alpha says his name is Dog now.
- Dog runs up to Quick and snarls at him.
- Quick runs off to join the other wolves.
- Dog tells himself he'd prove to them he is a good wolf.
Chapter 3
- A full year has passed; it is Ice Wind once more.
- By now, Dog is fully grown, powerful, and the leader of his own hunting patrol.
- Dog, Noble, Daring, and Brave are hunting deer.
- Daring and Brave ruin the plan by running at the buck too early.
- The patrol only manages to catch the buck.
- Noble and Brave quarrel with Dog.
- Dog challenges Daring, even though he is already her superior.
- Daring comes up with an excuse not to fight.
- The patrol heads back to camp, and Dog is forced to carry the buck.
- At camp, Dog argues with Graceful about his Sire-Dog.
Chapter 4
- The next day, Dog, Quick, Brave, and Wise hunt. Quick leads the hunt.
- They go to hunt sheep, but although Dog warns them of odd smells of other dogs, Quick dismisses him.
- The wolves attack several sheep, but four Fierce Dogs come.
- All the wolves but Quick escape, and Dog goes to save his half-brother.
- The Fierce Dogs trap Dog and he passes out.
Chapter 5
- Dog wakes in the Rancher's house, and is collared.
- Calamity introduces herself to Dog, and decides to call him Wolf.
- The Rancher comes inside, and Calamity acts submissive toward him.
Chapter 6
- Dog eats the food and water provided to have strength to escape the Rancher's house.
- Sundance introduces his Pack to Dog.
- The Fierce Dogs hear howling outside, and Sundance orders his dogs to start wolf-hunting.
- The wolves come back, and say that Dog's Pack has abandoned him.
- Sundance tells Dog that he killed his Mother-Wolf
- Dog grieves for Graceful. Calamity briefly tries to comfort him, before leaving him to mourn along.
Chapter 7
- Dog is hit with the loudstick when he growls at the Rancher.
- Dog gets a new collar that squeezes his neck when he tenses. Dog hates the new collar.
- The Rancher and Longpaw Fangs begin Dog's training.
- Sundance translates Rancher's orders for Dog
- Dog slowly gets used to it. He begins to admire the Longpaw Fang's behavior and teamwork, and feels a tug obeisance toward his the Rancher's voice.
- After about 15 to 20 days, Dog has learned all of the words by heart, and is offered his first treat.
- Rancher changes Dog's collar, and Calamity tells Dog that he is doing a great job.
- Dog gets to sleep with the other Longpaw Fangs that night, and he gets more food, too.
Chapter 8
- After several moons, Wolf is a Longpaw Fang, and has good feelings for Calamity.
- That night, instead of clipping him to the leash, the Rancher assigns Calamity and Wolf to guard.
- Before going, Sundance tells Calamity to keep an eye on Wolf.
- Wolf enjoys guarding with Calamity. They race, and he asks her to be his mate.
- They are interrupted by squawking, and Dog smells a coyote.
- The coyote kills a hen. Wolf hesitates in pity for too long, and the other Longpaw Fangs come and kill it.
- The Rancher comes outside, and Sundance tells Calamity and Wolf that they will be punished.
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- Sundance tells Wolf and Calamity that they will be given scars.
- Zorro and Belle have to hold Wolf down as Sundance scars his paws, although Calamity accepts the scar without even being asked.
- After the other Longpaw Fangs leave Wolf and Calamity, Wolf decides that he can't live with the Longpaw Fangs, and he asks Calamity to come with him.
- Calamity says that she must stay with her family, but she tells Dog that he must go quickly. Calamity promises to give him a start before raising the alarm.
- Wolf tries to escape through the hole in the fence, but it is stuffed with earth and stones.
- Wolf jumps on top of the sheep shelter, then onto the fence as the Fangs chase him.
- Wolf barely manages to reach the other side, and he runs for freedom.
Chapter 10
- Wolf wanders on his own, and hopes to find a Pack.
- Wolf hears a pup squeal, and he runs toward it.
- He comes face-to-face with a giantfur, and he sees a dog pup is trapped between the roots of a pine.
- Wolf defends the pup, and the Giantfur flees.
- The pup introduces himself to Wolf as Snail, and asks to come with him.
- Wolf doubtfully accepts.
- Snail asks Wolf what his name is and, after thinking, the half-wolf says that it is Alpha.
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Toutatrix added a post in a topic New classesThat's straight logic...
Why should I bother to wait for an exotic thea to be actually exotic when all I want is a coffee ..?
I'm personally awaiting a male range/melee class like the current ranger, I'd prefer a gun slinger or something like an inbetween the ranger and the musa considering range to avoid copy pasting but more importantly I couldn't care less about the female elf ranger.
Toutatrix added a post in a topic New classesTotally, this is the first game I see featuring more female chars than male chars to that absurd proportion.
Toutatrix added a post in a topic New classesSo many female characters in this game : 8 upon 6 males now when counting the striker... This is too much for me, as too many eastern combat styled characters, the style orientation has quite changed since release (7 western styled classes for 3 eastern styled, now 8 western for 6 eastern) I was surely not expecting such changes.
Where the hell did they get their assumptions on western players loving to play especially eastern combat styled female character ?!
Toutatrix added a post in a topic new westernish class using guns ?Fine, hopefully they will not add an actual cowboy focused merely on shooting, I'd prefer a swordmen/duellist able to fence and shooting but more dedicated to shooting than the musa, something inbetween the ranger and the musa would be fine I think.
Toutatrix added a post in a topic new westernish class using guns ?As already stated in my first post I'd prefer to play a swordman focused on parrying and counter attacks of course, than on dodging (like the musa) and slicing everywhere. hence my western request for not only the outfit but also the style of sword fighting.
I'm actually surprised so many classes quite eastern styled as been added since the musa, whereas the western styled classes was quite predominant at release.
I don't quite get the distaste towards guns, especially when there are already in game, nor the ridiculousness of mere shooting with pistols when shooting with a bow raining arrows by hundreds is possible...
Toutatrix added a post in a topic new westernish class using guns ?
Doesn't look like really western inspired to me...
@ zaghsten : you already hunt with a rifle, there are canons in the game and the awakening berserker use dual wielding canons, so I think you can stop trolling : guns & canons are already in the game.
Maybe such a class could use a falchion or a saber instead of a rapier, but I think a rapier would be best.
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Toutatrix added a topic in Generalnew westernish class using guns ?Since there's no male ranger like class and the game has provided many classes easternish oriented lately since the musa, which begins to be a little overwhelming if you ask me, can we expect some western players love in the future as also some guns ?
I'd like to play a swordman using a rapier and a pistol or a rapier and a dagger with a musket for some skills, in contrary to the musa it could be dedicated to parrying rather than dodging attacks, best attacks could be some kind of artful thrust, awakening weapons could be 2 pistols in dual wielding. It would be great to play as a pirate, a bandit or a jack-of-all-trades mercenary, not to mention it could be the natural male proposition of the ranger, but using guns.
What do you guys think about it ?
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Toutatrix added a post in a topic actual open pvp suggestionsDon't be : you're transparent.
Toutatrix added a post in a topic actual open pvp suggestionsPvE lovers keep complaining about pvp in any MMORPG released in the past 10 years, for making games even more pve, always. You always whine about pvp when it's in, when it's announced, when it's announced to be enhanced or that more content is incoming, always.
Personally I've never come in threads about raids, or about new content adding dungeons, bosses or raids, nor I have never created threads in pve games to whine about the lack of pvp or to whine about the too much pve content. You know why, because that's just as selfish as moronic of a behavior. I never did that cause I'm just not interested in pve HL, thus I just don't play pve games nor I comment in pve games how it sucks there's no pvp.
Funny how you pve maniacs always think you're kind of creative bosses and as such have to make the world know your very rightful demands since all online rpg should be pve focused, according to your very point of view, and the pvp of such games should be anecdotic at worst, absent at best... Of course if some disturbing pvp features, like open pvp, annoy you in a game you've decided to label as pve, even if those very pvp features are in the game since the very beginning, then those pvp features should just be pulled out : that's the very definition of being toxic, plain and simple since you always try to annoy pvp players anywhere, you always insult them (toxic, lame, psychopaths, blood drunk, etc...) and always demand for them to be kick out from games they bought, since they're made for pvpers too, with their very money.
Coming on any game to demand pvp features to be dumbed down or merely pulled out is nothing but a toxic behavior, blatantly selfish, nice spot on captain obvious. Bytheway all I've read so far are pvp players pointing out how bad the new karma system is (which is true since it leads to abuses and exploits which were absent from the game before the change) and how bad open pvp is at the moment, which is neither toxic nor whining but mere absolutely relevant customers comments.
Open pvp is announced since the very beginning of this game deal with it (I remember how potions use made quite a big deal during the beta, one of the reason I've taken some distance from this game years ago)
See how you can't help yourself but to come to whine on a thread about open pvp... You're helpless as toxic as selfish little pve maniacs who just can't stand a devs team can work on anything else but to please you, nothing else.
Toutatrix added a post in a topic [Poll] nature of PVP in this game.Wow, you do know what you're talking about : Kr version isn't fine at all, they succeed rather good in Europe with this game, not at all in Korea wherein it's roughly a fail, bytheway this is the major reason why I, as certainly lots of people, was passing my turn until I heard about a quite recent more pvp focuse.
Also stop playing the expert when it takes shit loads of data as a devs team to barely understand what's "fine" about balance of gear/level/time of playing over skill to make a decent pvp game. Obviously the pvp is not good at all in this game compared to the level of satisfaction pve allows, hence any wannabe expert loudly yelling everywhere this is a P-V-E game, whereas PA is selling it as mix (though I've seen way more pvp in vids than pve to be honest, hence the feeling of having been crooked)
Any pvp player can say the game is absolutely not satisficing, pretending the opposite shows only that you're certainly not really interested in pvp and even less an expert about it.
Toutatrix added a post in a topic About the PvP "balance"Totally my point, and frankly reading a guy (op) being that concerned about keeping his quite noticeable advantage over new players is very disturbing for me.
How the ----- can this kind of guy can even think the barely hidden "threat" of leaving the game with his "big wallet" is any close to match the massive loss of casuals leaving the game out of boredom for dying again and again before guilds of vets holding all the most interesting territories... really I can't figure, probably this kind of guy sucks hard in maths.
Those guys are terrible but the funniest thing is how they take themselves for whales in the vip corner of a Las Vegas palace, as if devs should roll out the red carpet before them and make other players die as soon as they're just stared at : hilarious X'D
Toutatrix added a post in a topic New player question bout PvPThe system is going to change with the upcoming bounty hunter mechanic though, so don't take all that for certain but the thing you have to wait for being 45 to begin with open pvp, which is way too long imo.
Also potions being able to be spammed do not make open duel that fun : easy to get in, easy to get out, not that funny and not rewarding at all...
Me too I came in for pvp a few weeks ago after having noticed ads for node wars and siege, so far I'm quite disappointed about pvp, hopefully they will focuse on it to make it decent at least.
Toutatrix added a post in a topic This game and its horrible 'Engrish' is killing meBDOxit
Toutatrix added a post in a topic [Poll] nature of PVP in this game.No, but you seem to be, since all vids I've seen shows groups of players fighting each other, and this game has been advertised as a sand box mmorpg with open world pvp and GvG elements more lately, which is simply not compatible with a gear based game.
Think a second about new players coming in 6 months and reaching 45 roughly naked : they'll be utterly destroyed since it's roughly already the case currently, and what about new players reaching 45 with decent gear ? They'll be destroyed the same cause in a gear based game, devs always have to up the gear max power cap to please gear pve whores of your kind...
Obviously sooner or later devs will have to choose this game's path, since always upping the gear level cap will expose new players to a severe shit storm very few, if not none of them, will dare to endure as soon as they reach open pvp level cap, or as soon as they'll try out GvG and see how far they are from being competitive before guilds of vets.
There's no future for vertical pvp games you moron, the sooner a gear based game becomes horizontal the better or mere time will just suck it dry.
PS : stop pretending you're just hard crafting lovers whereas you're just lame bastards loving to easily destroy poorly stuffed noobs without even breaking a sweat.
Toutatrix added a post in a topic [Poll] nature of PVP in this game.At the moment gear as level look to be way too important to win a fight in the open, this is not really related to the prg kind of game, since most online rpg have balanced pvp thanks to instances clustering pve from pvp.
The issue in this game is that there's open pvp, thus gear being so important it makes hardcore players at quite an advantage over casual players, which is not a worthy idea for a MMORPG since casual players are the ones paying the bills.
At the moment, as a casual player, I'm pretty disppointed with the pvp : not enough features, too high lvl (45) and too gear based, thus I don't think I'll stay long in this game. Yet it's a shame since I could have support a game with more smart pvp features helping to make the universe more solid.


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Triathlon Pre-Race Information
Practice Swim
- 2020 date TBD
Swimmers of all ages and levels are invited to take part in our third annual Swim Across America Charleston / Kiawah charity swim. Choose a distance, 1.5-mile or 0.5-mile ocean swim, or sign up as an event volunteer. Your participation will help us "Make Waves to Fight Cancer" and raise money locally for cancer research at Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina. This event will serve as the official practice swim for the Kiawah Island Triathlon.
Swim Across America is a national non-profit that runs swimming-related events throughout the country to support cancer research at the most highly recognized hospitals and institutions. To date, more than $80 million has been raised nationwide by Swim Across America, and more than 100 Olympians have participated in SAA events. For more information, visit www.swimacrossamerica.org .
Packet Pick-up
- Wednesday, September 30th | 9:30am – 4pm | Heron Park Nature Center
- Thursday, October 1st | 9:30am – 4pm | Heron Park Nature Center
- Friday, October 2nd | 9:30am – 2:30pm | Heron Park Nature Center
- Friday, October 2nd | 4:30pm – 6pm | Blue Sky Endurance, Mount Pleasant, SC
- Saturday, October 3rd | 2pm – 6pm | Heron Park Nature Center
- Sunday, October 4th | 5:30am – 6:30am | Night Heron Park outside TA
All race participants are required to show photo ID (driver's license, passport or state issued ID) at Packet Pick-up. You may NOT have someone else pick up your packet.
Early Bike Drop-Off
- Saturday, October 3rd, 2pm – 6pm, TA
Have one less thing to think about race morning and rack your bike on Saturday! If you are taking advantage of our Saturday drop off, please secure your bike with a lock. Do not leave shoes, equipment, electronics or valuables overnight in the transition area. Transition area will be monitored overnight by Charleston County Police Deputies.
Please note that each athlete must have their race number to gain entry to the transition area. No other individuals are allowed entry into the transition area for any reason. On race morning, all transition equipment such as sunglasses, running shoes, bike helmets, water bottles, biking shoes, towels, etc. may be organized in your rack area.
Transition Clinic
- Saturday, October 3rd, 2pm-3pm, Night Heron Park Pavilion (tentative)
Get some tips on how to improve your time in the transition area from these Triathlon experts from Blue Sky Endurance. Great for beginning triathletes or anyone looking to improve their time in the race.
Bike Rentals
Blue Sky Endurance of Charleston has aluminum and carbon bikes available to rent on a daily or weekly basis. Aluminum bikes are $40/day or $150/week, and carbon bikes are $60/day or $250/week.
Bike Mechanics
Bike maintenance staff will be on hand in the transition area to assist with tire inflation and any last minute bike maintenance needs.
Portable bathrooms are available in and around the transition area and race venue.
Special rates on villas and homes are available through Kiawah Island Golf Resort, many within walking distance to the race start. Let our reservation specialists help make the most of your Tri-Kiawah experience, (800) 654-2924.
The 2020 to 2021 Triathlon Deferral Program
All deferrals must be received by mid-night September 30th.
- Individuals who are deferring to the 2021 Triathlon should log into their RunSignUp.com account and select "manage registration" under the Kiawah Triathlon event, then select "Defer Registration"
- Relays who need to defer should contact our office at email@example.com.
- Athletes may either choose deferment or pick up packet. Athletes who defer may not pick up their bib and t-shirt for 2020 race.
- The deferments are only valid for 1 year – the year proceeding the date of original race registration.
- Athletes that are in a deferred status are not automatically registered for the 2021 race.
- 2020 deferred athletes may register for 2021 once they receive a reserved entry code. Reserved entry codes will be emailed out no later than January 15th
- We are not able to offer refunds to deferred runners who register without a deferral code.
- There is no charge at the time of changing your status to "deferred." There is a $65 fee to re-register for the 2021 event, once the reserved entry codes have been emailed. Relay team incur a fee of half of the original registration cost paid.
- USAT Membership fees are not part of the deferral process. A full charge is incurred at the time of registration for the succeeding year's event. This fee is not refunded to those who elect to defer their registration.
The 2019 Deferral to 2020 Registration
- The deferments are only valid for 1 year – the year proceeding the date of original race registration.
- Participants that are in a deferral status are not automatically registered for the succeeding year.
- If you are a deferred athlete, please do not register online! We are not able to offer refunds when a runner is eligible for a deferral code but registers on their own.
- All registrants in a deferred status have been emailed a reserved entry code from RunSignUp.com. The email is titled "Your Reserved Entry into the Kiawah Island Golf Resort Triathlon." If you did not receive your reserved entry code, and believe you are eligible, please contact the race office at email@example.com .
- USAT Membership fees are not part of the deferral process. A full charge is incurred at the time of registration.
Weather Policy
Races are rain or shine unless we determine that race conditions are dangerous. If the race is cancelled there will be no refunds. This position is consistent with USAT recommendations and with the protocol of sharing the risks associated with the sport of triathlon. In the event of inclement weather, Acts of God, or unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to alter, cancel or eliminate any/all portions of the race. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid including other amenities paid for such as t-shirts, insurance, and online administrative fees. All fees collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race supplies. In the event of inclement weather, the following is the Kiawah Island Golf Resort Triathlon plan of action.
Thunderstorms / Lightning
Race start may be delayed (up to 30 minutes) until weather conditions are safe. If weather continues, the event will be cancelled and a 50% credit will be issued for all participants that have picked up their bibs for the race. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.
Unsafe ocean conditions (strong undertow / rough seas)
The event will be changed to a duathlon with a 24 mile Bike, 6 mile Run format. The decision to change to a duathlon may be made prior to race day or race morning. No refunds or credits will be issued.
Natural disaster (hurricane, tornado)
If the triathlon is cancelled due to natural disaster, a 50% credit will be issued for all registered Triathlon participants into either the next Kiawah event – the Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon/Half Marathon of the same year- or the Kiawah Island Golf Resort Triathlon the following year.
USAT Swim Policy
Kiawah Island Golf Resort Triathlon will follow the wetsuit guidelines set forth by USA Triathlon. Those guidelines state:
- USAT rules state that competitors may wear wetsuits without penalty if the water temperature is 78 degrees or lower.
- USAT rules also state that if the water temperature is between 78.1 – 83.9 degrees, competitors may wear wetsuits at their discretion, but will not be eligible for awards or prizes.
- If the water temperature is 84 degrees or above, participants may not wear wetsuits.