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THE WORLD HAS BEEN INVADED BY ALIENS! It's up to a nerdy, lazy high school kid to save it!
3.81 / 5.00 7,580 ViewsWhoohoo! Frontpage, thanks! Thanks also for all your comments.
Hi All! Well this is the first new game from us for a while but I hope you'll agree it's a really nice one, i look forward to hearing your comments.
Anyway... Ray's got a death-wish and he's dancing on the front of your car. Will your driving skills keep him safe? This crazy driving game has you as the stunt driver on the shoot of a music video. Featuring some great animation (check out the death scene!), rocking soundtrack and really cool cut-scenes.
Use the mouse to move the car and hold down the left mouse button to speed up and score more points.
Whenever Ray falls off just flick the car to spring him back up.
Well the song is nice, you're advertising a band the song is pretty nice, and the idea behind it is sorta nice, there was too much to dislike then to love.
1). The guy riding on the hood was glitchy, if he fell off to one side you would have to give a small jerk to get him back on, but constantly i had to give him jerk after jerk after jerk to even pull him back on the hood, and even then sometimes he would just show up right on the other side of the hood.
2). The music video (when you watch it on youtube) depressed me, as your game showcases a man standing on the hood of a car, instead the video has about 70/30 split, where 70 is actually people standing on the car, and 30% is obviously greenscreen, although more could have been (Fuzzy edges around people, Actors in different colors then surroundings. Different lighting on the feet then is on the car, ect.)
3). Not to mention this game type seems vastly overused, It didn't intrigue me at all, or keep me hooked like most other frontpage submissions. It was merely a "dodge the oncomming cars" Kinda game with a twist, and sadly the twist wasn't enough to pull the game from the overused pile.
4). The music actually got QUIETER when you played the game, which made no sense to me since i would rather listen to music then the car sounds.
For style and the cutscenes between the levels it was a nice touch, but i'm afraid the sinking ship needed more mighty-putty to fix the leaks.
Well, i can't really comment on the video other than it inspired the game so that was cool!
Sorry the game wasn't for you though, maybe you'll like our next one.
Thanks for taking the time to review.
Ha yes...
3rd place out of all of newgrounds
not bad....but ill try and hit for first >: )
Keep at it, you'll get there!
A different game!
I too enjoyed playing this game. Although I kept losing, my points seemed to keep increasing even though I pressed play again.
Yeah, basically you have infinate lives and if you die, you start the level again with the points you had when you started the level. Hope that makes sense?
Nice concept
Simple and fun, had me playing until the end.
Definitely front page material.
Thanks! glad you enjoyed it.


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His name is Mickey DeLorenzo, and the only thing he changed in his lifestyle was adding daily, 30-minute sessions of playing sports games on his Wii a gaming console where you move around in real life and your actions are emulated onscreen.
By just spending 30 minutes each day playing simulated boxing, tennis or baseball, DeLorenzo has lost 9 pounds since starting his Wii Sports Experiment on December 3. The experiment included utilizing a body fat caliper and a calorie-burning calculator to track his weight loss.
I lost almost 2 percent of my body fat by doing nothing more than playing video games for an extra 30 minutes every day, DeLorenzo wrote on his blog. He did not change anything else in his daily routine, but he now weighs 172 pounds, versus starting out at 181 pounds.
In addition to reducing his body fat, his resting heart rate fell by more than 10 points and his Body Mass Index fell from 25.2 to a straight 24, taking him out of the overweight category and into the normal range on the BMI scale.
Aggressively playing Wii Tennis for just fifteen minutes burned an average of 92 calories, DeLorenzo found. Bowling took up 77 calories. The best workout, though, was boxing, at a rate of 125 calories for a 15-minute game of jabs and hooks.
For comparison, an hour of bowling at your local alley can burn around 250 calories for an average person of 190 pounds, according to the web site ShapeFit.com. That equates to using 62.5 calories per 15 minutes at a leisurely pace.
"I'm on my 15 minutes (of fame) here," DeLorenzo jokes. His story of losing weight with a Wii has given him national exposure through the mainstream media.
Using active video games like the Wii as a form of exercise is nothing new: Last year, a pilot fitness program in West Virginia integrated Konamis video game Dance Dance Revolution into P.E. classes for more than 150 middle schools.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. — Storms in the area caused the Twins' road game against Baltimore to be rained out Monday night, but that didn't keep right-hander Kevin Correia from making his scheduled start.
Correia went over to the minor league side and threw five innings for Triple-A Rochester in a camp game against Double-A New Britain. Staying on four days' rest, Correia threw 62 pitches and allowed an unearned run on three hits, two walks and five strikeouts.
"Obviously, there are a couple of little things to tighten up here and there," Correia said, "but I feel like I could go five strong innings right now. Everything feels good at this point"
Unofficially, Correia is on track to make his season debut on April 4 at Cleveland, where he has gone 0-2 with a 4.22 earned run average in two career starts. Or he could switch spots with fellow righty Mike Pelfrey, who went 1-0 with a 1.64 ERA in two starts at Cleveland last season.
Correia tossed seven shutout innings last season at Chicago's U.S. Cellular Field, where the Twins wrap up a three-game series on April 3. Pelfrey, meanwhile, went 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA in two starts at the White Sox' home park last season.
Twins right-hander Vance Worley had his scheduled start in Sarasota rained out Monday, so he will start Tuesday's evening home game against Tampa Bay instead.
Right-hander Phil Hughes will throw 75 pitches for Class A Fort Myers on Tuesday afternoon. That keeps Hughes on track to start April 2 at Chicago in the second game of the regular season as well as April 7 against Oakland in the Twins' home opener.
The Twins play a three-game series at Tampa Bay from April 22-24, so having Hughes pitch on the minor league side prevents the Rays from seeing him this close to the regular season.
Right-hander Mike Pelfrey will start on the minor league side in Fort Myers on Wednesday, with closer Glen Perkins pitching in relief. Across the state on Wednesday in Jupiter, Kyle Gibson will start and Sam Deduno will work in relief at the St. Louis Cardinals.
Lefty Scott Diamond will start Thursday night's road game at the Rays.
Also scheduled to work in relief on Tuesday for Class A Fort Myers: lefty Brian Duensing and righty Casey Fien.
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Acts 4New American Standard Bible (NASB)Peter and John Arrested4 As they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them, 2 being greatly disturbed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming [a]in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them and put them in jail until the next day, for it was already evening. 4 But many of those who had heard the [b]message believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand. 5 On the next day, their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem; 6 and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of high-priestly descent. 7 When they had placed them in the center, they began to inquire, "By what power, or in what name, have you done this?" 8 Then Peter, [c]filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "[d]Rulers and elders of the people, 9 if we are [e]on trial today for a benefit done to a sick man, [f]as to how this man has been made well, 10 let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel, that [g]by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—[h]by [i]this name this man stands here before you in good health. 11 [j]He is the stone which was rejected by you, the builders, but which became the chief corner stone. 12 And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved." Threat and Release13 Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed, and began to recognize them [k]as having been with Jesus. 14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they had nothing to say in reply. 15 But when they had ordered them to leave the [l]Council, they began to confer with one another, 16 saying, "What shall we do with these men? For the fact that a noteworthy [m]miracle has taken place through them is apparent to all who live in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. 17 But so that it will not spread any further among the people, let us warn them to speak no longer to any man in this name." 18 And when they had summoned them, they commanded them not to speak or teach at all [n]in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered and said to them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you rather than to God, you be the judge; 20 for we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard." 21 When they had threatened them further, they let them go (finding no basis on which to punish them) on account of the people, because they were all glorifying God for what had happened; 22 for the man was more than forty years old on whom this [o]miracle of healing had been performed. 23 When they had been released, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. 24 And when they heard this, they lifted their voices to God with one accord and said, "O [p]Lord, it is You who made the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all that is in them, 25 who by the Holy Spirit, through the mouth of our father David Your servant, said, 'Why did the [q]Gentiles rage, 27 For truly in this city there were gathered together against Your holy [t]servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the [u]Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, 28 to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose predestined to occur. 29 And [v]now, Lord, take note of their threats, and grant that Your bond-servants may speak Your word with all confidence, 30 while You extend Your hand to heal, and [w]signs and wonders take place through the name of Your holy [x]servant Jesus." 31 And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness. Sharing among Believers32 And the [y]congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul; and not one of them [z]claimed that anything belonging to him was his own, but all things were common property to them. 33 And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all. 34 For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houses would sell them and bring the [aa]proceeds of the sales 35 and lay them at the apostles' feet, and they would be distributed to each as any had need. 36 Now Joseph, a Levite of Cyprian birth, who was also called Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means Son of [ab]Encouragement), 37 and who owned a tract of land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet. Footnotes:
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My wife needed a replacement for her aging xperia SP. It didn't have much internal storage and that caused her much pain. Since it was about three years old, I thought we should get a new one.
While checking out various phones I came across an exchange offer for Honor 5X and with exchange it was in our budget. So we got ₹1700/- off and got the phone for ₹11050/-.
It worked fine for three weeks and then the SD card slot died. Thankfully I had 30 days replacement and I ordered a replacement since it's otherwise a nice phone. Also couple lf my friends own Honor devices and they have had great experiences.
So the replacement is coming soon. Then maybe I'll do a thorough review for that.
Meanwhile my wife is using my old Are Blade C which has been my backup phone for last two years. It's battery gauge is shit, but otherwise it's a fine backup device.
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Dozens of people have been killed in a truck bomb attack on a police training centre in the Libyan town of Zliten.
There are conflicting reports about the number of casualties. A hospital source has put the death toll at 65, with many more injured.
The attack took place as hundreds of recruits were gathering for a graduation ceremony.
Witnesses said civilians were among the victims.
In turmoil since the overthrow of Colonel Gaddafi, Libya is split between rival political factions and armed groups. ISIL has used the chaos and security vacuum to expand its presence.
The UN Special Representative in Libya, Martin Kobler, took to Twitter to condemn what he described as a "suicide attack".
I condemn in the strongest terms today's deadly suicide attack in Zliten, call on all Libyans to urgently unite in fight against terrorism
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My dear boyfriend always pick at his pimple. It's disgusting, I know. After being pick at, the pimple is either enlarge and sensitive or super dry.
I din't want something to dry the pimple area since this will make it more dry and more likely to breakout.
This small jar is quite pricey but works wonders to both our skin.
This green jelly-ish product treat our biggest acne problem quite fast. My boyfriend pimple was no longer dry after using it and less itchy.
This is my first jar and we're hitting the bottom.
I will defenetely buy again. 50$ CAD, buy trough Sephora and save on shipping.
This product contains 0.5% salicylic acid that is supposed to target acne, but I feel that 0.5% is too little of a concentration to actually make a noticeable difference on any pimples. Usually, I use 2% and that works perfect, but because it is Shiseido and I'm a sucker for any new Ibuki products, I had to try it. I was actually very surprised to find out that the product itself is tiny! It's 30 mL. I purchased it thinking that it would be the size of a Cinique moisturizer jar, but nope! Just be careful ladies, to properly read the size before you buy it! In terms of treating acne or anything else on my skin, it doesn't really do anything for me, except provide a cooling sensation when applied (it is a gel formula) so it would be good for the summertime.
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This tinged green old fashioned glass 27cl from Rock Bar series by Bormioli Rocco is tinged in the mass and will guarantee you its resistance in the time. Made in toughened glass, this water glass or longdrink glass differs from the other glasses by its design and by its color.
The glasses of the Rock collection Bar Bormioli Rocco are empilable.
Brand | Bormioli Rocco |
Collection | Rock bar |
Country of manufacture | Italy |
Reference | LBBR7534511 |
Capacity | 27cl |
Diameter | 8,4cm |
Height | 9,3cm |
Packaging | Sold by 6 |
Colors | Green |
Materials | Tempered glass |
Use advice | Do not clink |
Care | Machine washable |
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The glass does not demand a high care. In case of hand-wash, we merely do advise you to clean up your items via a sponge along with neutral soap or washing-up liquid. As for the rinsing, put your glass under either cold water or hot water.
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Beethoven's 9th... best version please?
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Bump... C'mon guys.
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when it comes to music it's got to be good you wont enjoy bad music with good equipement if you really like the music buy it, i think some classical music is rubbish so is some other tipes of music Beethoven's 9th is no1 if you dont buy it you will be missing the best classical music ever cheers john |
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I haven't heard enough to really have an opinion.
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My favourites (that's Aussie spelling for you!) are all from Deutche Grammaphon, the Kubelik version from 1976 (comes with 7 & 8 as well, I think), the Bernstein version from 1980 (comes with all 8) and the Karajan version from 1984. The later versions from DG all sound pretty sterile - to be sure, you don't miss a note, but they don't sound like you are in the audience, they sound like multi-tracked, multi-miked, 'built' sort of stuff. Try www.allmusic.com for a listing of available versions (I think most of the are CD/SACD). I'd like to get a couple more - although I generally only listen to the choral and make a fool of myself trying to sing the words.
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My own Beethoven recordings are mostly older ones and on lp, but today I would probably buy Herbert Blomstedt (low priced Brilliant Box, with the rest of the symphonies included). Slightly laid-back performances, but with an inner strength and everything nicely proportioned. I have heard only a couple of the symphonies from the set on the local radio station, but I often see it recommend as a whole. Good luck!
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I'd sure give a listen to Roger Norrington and the London Classical Players. It is a HIP (Historically Informed Performance), meaning they use instruments and performance styles of Beethoven's time. Exciting stuff.
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The one I like most: The version by Toscannini directing the NBC orchestra, on RCA records - mono for sure.
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Thanks guys... now I have something to start on...
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By 'em used.. e.g. on Amazon. There are real deals to be had.
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2011/11/14 in Art, Eschatology, H.U.S.H., Holyoke, Masks, Music, Weather
2011/11/13 in Activism, Art, H.U.S.H., HCC, Occupy, Politics, Press, pronoblem, pronography
I will have two pieces in this show. Stop by Thursday Nov 17, 5:30 – 7:30 for the reception.
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2011/11/09 in Activism, At-large, Chickens, Council, Elections, H.U.S.H., Holyoke, Mike Plaisance, Patti Devine
(Hot off the press, here's Patti's thank you / victory ad in today's Repuke)
Morse's win is delightful, but this, here… it is savory. At the same time, there is some remorse to losing one's nemesis. In some ways I will miss Patti.
2011/11/09 in Alex Morse, Bresnahan, Casino, Charter, Council, Elections, History, Holyoke, Lies, Mayor, Patti Devine, Pluta, Politics, Purcell, Tallman
So…. it happened. The bar has been officially been raised. I don't think that elections in this city could ever be the same after this. Yes, we have two years to shake this out and really absorb what has happened… my only hope is that now we can have more folks step forward to rid this stale environment of its collective inertia. I also hope that never again we can rely on names, political favors and yard signs as an indication of the political climate – that we have popular engagement, emotion and true spirit driving the action. I do believe Alex's credo when he says: "This is not about my campaign, this is about Holyoke." People need to stand up and make this true and support him in this effort. Yes, he won. Now we have work to do.
Morse won… Devine lost. Lisi held on. Tallman is a winner. That is some serious joy to be shared. Sure, we gained that jackass Bresnahan and still carry a ton of dead weight, but I do hope that we end with a council that will work with our new mayor. At-large did not have that great of a shakeup because there was not the competition, but Morse's win is a mandate… I hope that these people see his win as affecting their political liability if they are expecting to work against Morse. …and down the road we need to challenge McGee, Vacon and run a larger field of at-large in two years to make this possible. I said that I wished that I could vote in Wards 1, 3 and 7. They went my way except for Ward 3. Purcell's loss was the biggest disappointment here. Of course, with the at large not being contested there is no way it could have gone my way and seen Vega, Devine, Murphy, Leahy and Bresnahan as losers (in the election, that is… they are still losers)… so I am at least happy to see the exit of Devine. Purcell would have been the sole progressive voice on the committee. Sure, there are some that lean left, but he was my most politically aligned candidate. I do hope he keeps it up and is part of the 2013′s at-large contest to eliminate more of the chaff.
Of course, I do hope that the progress we see is not "growth" and not gentrification but rather efficiency. We are a severely divided city. Downtown is not the desert that many view it as… it is an asset. We do not need "revitalization". We have a vibrant culture that needs to be engaged, lifted up and made our calling card. It is all about perspective. The Latino community and the burgeoning artist district are our diamonds in the rough. Yeah, with the casino versus data center I will always choose the later, but I would never bet the house on some high tech computing that will possibly have military and surveillance applications. I know that this is a campaign issue, but I would be happy with neither happening. This election was about the people… Holyoke has what it needs to make it happen right now without the "jobs" mantra or this versus that bad idea.
The campaigning for 2013 has already started for many, that is the sad state of affairs in our political environment but we can only hope that the Old Guard has seen the writing on the wall and that this is the beginning of a sea change for this great city.
I dedicate this song, to you, Holyoke:
(yes, I want to make love to Holyoke… every one of you)
2011/11/08 in Activism, Anarchism, Art, Audio, Eschatology, Federal, H.U.S.H., Masks, Obama, pronosound, Weather
In another unprecedented move in the US Presidency (the last one being an in the field execution of a US citizen without any due process) tomorrow, Wed November 9th at 14:00 EST (2pm), there will be a first time nationwide test of the emergency broadcasting system (EAS) for a full 3.5 minutes conducted by FEMA and ordered by the president himself.
This, of course, has the hair of conspiracy theorists of all political stripes standing on end. What, with his re-election almost a year away, Occupy Wall Street exposing fascist police state like actions in many large cities, fracking induced earthquakes, 2012 on the horizon, crazy solar storm activity that might cause more damage than any previous disaster, the always looming war with the remaining 'Axis of Evil' duo or terror threat and the possibility of us passing through the tail of a comet in the next few weeks there is plenty of fodder for fear here…
Well, Obama's pre-recorded near two minute portion EAS test has been leaked to various corners of the Internet. Here it is. Judge for yourself:
2011/11/07 in Activism, Alex Morse, Bresnahan, Casino, Council, Development, Economics, Elections, H.U.S.H., Holyoke, Jobs, Law, Lies, Lisi, Mailbag, Mall, Mayor, McGee, Murphy, Patti Devine, Pluta, Politics, Vega
(and why your vote on Tuesday, November 8th matters)
A casino has been proposed for Wyckoff Country Club. Word is that a proposal for a casino in a different Holyoke neighborhood may be forthcoming soon. And outside casino developers are spending significant amounts of money to elect pro-casino candidates to influential positions.
With the Holyoke election just a few days way, you might want to consider how your vote could seriously affect your home, your family and your neighborhood.
Here are some troubling statistics on what casinos bring to their host communities:
within 5 years of the opening of a new casino:
• robberies are up 136%
• auto theft is up 78%
• larceny is up 38%
• aggravated assaults are up 91%
• burglary is up 50%
• rape is up 21%
• Incidents of prostitution, drunk driving and embezzlement also skyrocket
• all this happens despite significantly increased police staffing and increased police budgets http://uss-mass.org/crime.html
Casinos cause nearby property values to plummet by as much as 20%
Casino developers and proponents are touting "potential" property tax reductions, but you might want to do the math first. If your $200,000 home loses just 10% of its value after a casino comes to town – and assuming the City lowered your yearly taxes by $500 (which is way more than projected) – it would take 40 years for you just to break even.
If you own a business – or work for someone who does – you should be concerned:
Casinos siphon money away from locally owned businesses and into the pockets of distant owners. They bleed local businesses dry. Businesses close or move out of town, along with their owners. Neighbors lose their jobs. In Atlantic City, the number of independent restaurants dropped from 48 the year casinos opened to 16 in 1997. Within just four years of the casinos' arrival, one-third of the city's retail businesses had closed.
"There has been no economic development spin-off from the casino. Businesses do not come here. Tourists come mainly to gamble. Gamblers have one thing in mind: get to the casino, win or lose their money, get in their cars, and go home."
– Mayor Wesley Johnson of Ledyard, Conn (home of Foxwoods casino in Connecticut)
Telling Statement from CEO of the American Gaming Association:
"If someone were to come along and tell me that they were going to put a casino in McLean Virginia, where I live, I would probably work very, very hard against it. What's the old saying . . . 'not in my backyard'. Now I may be in favor of 'gaming', but I just don't want it in (my) area." — Frank Fahrenkopf CEO of the American Gaming Association
Report after report shows that casinos negatively affect their host communities. They create traffic gridlock. They increase crime by an alarming percentage. They decrease property values. They siphon money away from local businesses, causing them to close or eliminate jobs. They discourage other businesses from moving into town. They increase the transient population. The middle and upper classes move out. Low-wage casino workers move in, often living in dorm-like arrangements. They ruin neighborhoods and communities and scare potential new residents away.
This effect has been repeated in community after community that has hosted casinos, and it is well documented. You don't have to go to a fortune teller to know that all these problems are in store for Holyoke if a casino is built here.
Even the CEO of the American Gaming Organization – the very organization charged with promoting casino development – has said he would fight against a casino that wanted to locate in his home town.
While every one of us is for creating jobs, the "jobs, jobs, jobs" argument made by developers and proponents is irrelevant to Holyoke and is deliberately misleading. Virtually every applicant who would be qualified to work in Holyoke will be just as qualified to work in Palmer. So, if it's not really about jobs, what is it all about? The answer is money – how much and to whom. But no amount of money can make up for the permanent damage casinos cause to their host communities. And every one of those problems happens despite significant amounts of money being paid by casinos to host communities. Money doesn't prevent the decline!
The City of Holyoke is poised to take its first giant steps forward in decades. With the green, high-tech Computing Center (and all the forward-thinking businesses and residents it is already attracting to Holyoke); with the budding artist community and the rejuvenation they bring to older communities; with the restoration of the Victory Theater; Canal Walk and Heritage State Park. A casino will stop much of that progress dead in its tracks and will only serve to send many of those investors, entrepreneurs and new residents fleeing in another direction.
On Tuesday, November 8th, casting your vote for the following candidates is the best way to stop a Holyoke casino:
MAYOR: Alex Morse
(Reflects those in contested races who replied indicating opposition. Note: casting less than the 8 allowed votes in the At-Large race improves your candidates' chances of winning.)
Peter Tallman
James Leahy
Rebecca Lisi
Gordon Alexander (Ward 7)
Aaron Vega
Kevin Jourdain
Yasser Menwer
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2011/11/07 in Capitalism, Development, Economics, Occupy, Politics, Socialism
(originally published in National Review May 1949)
Is it advisable for one who is not an expert on economic and social issues to express views on the subject of socialism? I believe for a number of reasons that it is.
Let us first consider the question from the point of view of scientific knowledge. It might appear that there are no essential methodological differences between astronomy and economics: scientists in both fields attempt to discover laws of general acceptability for a circumscribed group of phenomena in order to make the interconnection of these phenomena as clearly understandable as possible. But in reality such methodological differences do exist. The discovery of general laws in the field of economics is made difficult by the circumstance that observed economic phenomena are often affected by many factors which are very hard to evaluate separately. In addition, the experience which has accumulated since the beginning of the so-called civilized period of human history has—as is well known—been largely influenced and limited by causes which are by no means exclusively economic in nature. For example, most of the major states of history owed their existence to conquest. The conquering peoples established themselves, legally and economically, as the privileged class of the conquered country. They seized for themselves a monopoly of the land ownership and appointed a priesthood from among their own ranks. The priests, in control of education, made the class division of society into a permanent institution and created a system of values by which the people were thenceforth, to a large extent unconsciously, guided in their social behavior.
But historic tradition is, so to speak, of yesterday; nowhere have we really overcome what Thorstein Veblen called "the predatory phase" of human development. The observable economic facts belong to that phase and even such laws as we can derive from them are not applicable to other phases. Since the real purpose of socialism is precisely to overcome and advance beyond the predatory phase of human development, economic science in its present state can throw little light on the socialist society of the future.
Second, socialism is directed towards a social-ethical end. Science, however, cannot create ends and, even less, instill them in human beings; science, at most, can supply the means by which to attain certain ends. But the ends themselves are conceived by personalities with lofty ethical ideals and—if these ends are not stillborn, but vital and vigorous—are adopted and carried forward by those many human beings who, half unconsciously, determine the slow evolution of society.
For these reasons, we should be on our guard not to overestimate science and scientific methods when it is a question of human problems; and we should not assume that experts are the only ones who have a right to express themselves on questions affecting the organization of society.
Innumerable voices have been asserting for some time now that human society is passing through a crisis, that its stability has been gravely shattered. It is characteristic of such a situation that individuals feel indifferent or even hostile toward the group, small or large, to which they belong. In order to illustrate my meaning, let me record here a personal experience. I recently discussed with an intelligent and well-disposed man the threat of another war, which in my opinion would seriously endanger the existence of mankind, and I remarked that only a supra-national organization would offer protection from that danger. Thereupon my visitor, very calmly and coolly, said to me: "Why are you so deeply opposed to the disappearance of the human race?"
I am sure that as little as a century ago no one would have so lightly made a statement of this kind. It is the statement of a man who has striven in vain to attain an equilibrium within himself and has more or less lost hope of succeeding. It is the expression of a painful solitude and isolation from which so many people are suffering in these days. What is the cause? Is there a way out?
It is easy to raise such questions, but difficult to answer them with any degree of assurance. I must try, however, as best I can, although I am very conscious of the fact that our feelings and strivings are often contradictory and obscure and that they cannot be expressed in easy and simple formulas.
Man is, at one and the same time, a solitary being and a social being. As a solitary being, he attempts to protect his own existence and that of those who are closest to him, to satisfy his personal desires, and to develop his innate abilities. As a social being, he seeks to gain the recognition and affection of his fellow human beings, to share in their pleasures, to comfort them in their sorrows, and to improve their conditions of life. Only the existence of these varied, frequently conflicting, strivings accounts for the special character of a man, and their specific combination determines the extent to which an individual can achieve an inner equilibrium and can contribute to the well-being of society. It is quite possible that the relative strength of these two drives is, in the main, fixed by inheritance. But the personality that finally emerges is largely formed by the environment in which a man happens to find himself during his development, by the structure of the society in which he grows up, by the tradition of that society, and by its appraisal of particular types of behavior. The abstract concept "society" means to the individual human being the sum total of his direct and indirect relations to his contemporaries and to all the people of earlier generations. The individual is able to think, feel, strive, and work by himself; but he depends so much upon society—in his physical, intellectual, and emotional existence—that it is impossible to think of him, or to understand him, outside the framework of society. It is "society" which provides man with food, clothing, a home, the tools of work, language, the forms of thought, and most of the content of thought; his life is made possible through the labor and the accomplishments of the many millions past and present who are all hidden behind the small word "society."
It is evident, therefore, that the dependence of the individual upon society is a fact of nature which cannot be abolished—just as in the case of ants and bees. However, while the whole life process of ants and bees is fixed down to the smallest detail by rigid, hereditary instincts, the social pattern and interrelationships of human beings are very variable and susceptible to change. Memory, the capacity to make new combinations, the gift of oral communication have made possible developments among human being which are not dictated by biological necessities. Such developments manifest themselves in traditions, institutions, and organizations; in literature; in scientific and engineering accomplishments; in works of art. This explains how it happens that, in a certain sense, man can influence his life through his own conduct, and that in this process conscious thinking and wanting can play a part.
Man acquires at birth, through heredity, a biological constitution which we must consider fixed and unalterable, including the natural urges which are characteristic of the human species. In addition, during his lifetime, he acquires a cultural constitution which he adopts from society through communication and through many other types of influences. It is this cultural constitution which, with the passage of time, is subject to change and which determines to a very large extent the relationship between the individual and society. Modern anthropology has taught us, through comparative investigation of so-called primitive cultures, that the social behavior of human beings may differ greatly, depending upon prevailing cultural patterns and the types of organization which predominate in society. It is on this that those who are striving to improve the lot of man may ground their hopes: human beings are not condemned, because of their biological constitution, to annihilate each other or to be at the mercy of a cruel, self-inflicted fate.
If we ask ourselves how the structure of society and the cultural attitude of man should be changed in order to make human life as satisfying as possible, we should constantly be conscious of the fact that there are certain conditions which we are unable to modify. As mentioned before, the biological nature of man is, for all practical purposes, not subject to change. Furthermore, technological and demographic developments of the last few centuries have created conditions which are here to stay. In relatively densely settled populations with the goods which are indispensable to their continued existence, an extreme division of labor and a highly-centralized productive apparatus are absolutely necessary. The time—which, looking back, seems so idyllic—is gone forever when individuals or relatively small groups could be completely self-sufficient. It is only a slight exaggeration to say that mankind constitutes even now a planetary community of production and consumption.
I have now reached the point where I may indicate briefly what to me constitutes the essence of the crisis of our time. It concerns the relationship of the individual to society. The individual has become more conscious than ever of his dependence upon society. But he does not experience this dependence as a positive asset, as an organic tie, as a protective force, but rather as a threat to his natural rights, or even to his economic existence. Moreover, his position in society is such that the egotistical drives of his make-up are constantly being accentuated, while his social drives, which are by nature weaker, progressively deteriorate. All human beings, whatever their position in society, are suffering from this process of deterioration. Unknowingly prisoners of their own egotism, they feel insecure, lonely, and deprived of the naive, simple, and unsophisticated enjoyment of life. Man can find meaning in life, short and perilous as it is, only through devoting himself to society.
The economic anarchy of capitalist society as it exists today is, in my opinion, the real source of the evil. We see before us a huge community of producers the members of which are unceasingly striving to deprive each other of the fruits of their collective labor—not by force, but on the whole in faithful compliance with legally established rules. In this respect, it is important to realize that the means of production—that is to say, the entire productive capacity that is needed for producing consumer goods as well as additional capital goods—may legally be, and for the most part are, the private property of individuals.
For the sake of simplicity, in the discussion that follows I shall call "workers" all those who do not share in the ownership of the means of production—although this does not quite correspond to the customary use of the term. The owner of the means of production is in a position to purchase the labor power of the worker. By using the means of production, the worker produces new goods which become the property of the capitalist. The essential point about this process is the relation between what the worker produces and what he is paid, both measured in terms of real value. Insofar as the labor contract is "free," what the worker receives is determined not by the real value of the goods he produces, but by his minimum needs and by the capitalists' requirements for labor power in relation to the number of workers competing for jobs. It is important to understand that even in theory the payment of the worker is not determined by the value of his product.
Private capital tends to become concentrated in few hands, partly because of competition among the capitalists, and partly because technological development and the increasing division of labor encourage the formation of larger units of production at the expense of smaller ones. The result of these developments is an oligarchy of private capital the enormous power of which cannot be effectively checked even by a democratically organized political society. This is true since the members of legislative bodies are selected by political parties, largely financed or otherwise influenced by private capitalists who, for all practical purposes, separate the electorate from the legislature. The consequence is that the representatives of the people do not in fact sufficiently protect the interests of the underprivileged sections of the population. Moreover, under existing conditions, private capitalists inevitably control, directly or indirectly, the main sources of information (press, radio, education). It is thus extremely difficult, and indeed in most cases quite impossible, for the individual citizen to come to objective conclusions and to make intelligent use of his political rights.
The situation prevailing in an economy based on the private ownership of capital is thus characterized by two main principles: first, means of production (capital) are privately owned and the owners dispose of them as they see fit; second, the labor contract is free. Of course, there is no such thing as a pure capitalist society in this sense. In particular, it should be noted that the workers, through long and bitter political struggles, have succeeded in securing a somewhat improved form of the "free labor contract" for certain categories of workers. But taken as a whole, the present day economy does not differ much from "pure" capitalism.
Production is carried on for profit, not for use. There is no provision that all those able and willing to work will always be in a position to find employment; an "army of unemployed" almost always exists. The worker is constantly in fear of losing his job. Since unemployed and poorly paid workers do not provide a profitable market, the production of consumers' goods is restricted, and great hardship is the consequence. Technological progress frequently results in more unemployment rather than in an easing of the burden of work for all. The profit motive, in conjunction with competition among capitalists, is responsible for an instability in the accumulation and utilization of capital which leads to increasingly severe depressions. Unlimited competition leads to a huge waste of labor, and to that crippling of the social consciousness of individuals which I mentioned before.
This crippling of individuals I consider the worst evil of capitalism. Our whole educational system suffers from this evil. An exaggerated competitive attitude is inculcated into the student, who is trained to worship acquisitive success as a preparation for his future career.
I am convinced there is only one way to eliminate these grave evils, namely through the establishment of a socialist economy, accompanied by an educational system which would be oriented toward social goals. In such an economy, the means of production are owned by society itself and are utilized in a planned fashion. A planned economy, which adjusts production to the needs of the community, would distribute the work to be done among all those able to work and would guarantee a livelihood to every man, woman, and child. The education of the individual, in addition to promoting his own innate abilities, would attempt to develop in him a sense of responsibility for his fellow men in place of the glorification of power and success in our present society.
Nevertheless, it is necessary to remember that a planned economy is not yet socialism. A planned economy as such may be accompanied by the complete enslavement of the individual. The achievement of socialism requires the solution of some extremely difficult socio-political problems: how is it possible, in view of the far-reaching centralization of political and economic power, to prevent bureaucracy from becoming all-powerful and overweening? How can the rights of the individual be protected and therewith a democratic counterweight to the power of bureaucracy be assured?
Clarity about the aims and problems of socialism is of greatest significance in our age of transition. Since, under present circumstances, free and unhindered discussion of these problems has come under a powerful taboo, I consider the foundation of this magazine to be an important public service.
2011/11/06 in Alex Morse, Elections, Facebook, H.U.S.H., Holyoke, Mayor, Pluta
If you need rides to the polls on Tuesday or Wednesday please call: (413) 885-0724.
2011/11/03 in Alex Morse, Art, Boob Tube, Casino, Elections, H.U.S.H., Holyoke, Mayor, Pluta, Vimeo, WGBY
Wampum points and jobs for the poor = pennies on the dollar.
2011/11/03 in Holyoke, Pluta, Politics, Weather
…so now I'm going to have to do more campaigning than be mayor for a little while… –Elaine Pluta 9/20/2011(http://videos.masslive.com/republican/2011/09/holyoke_mayor_elaine_pluta_on.html)
Disasters and weather emergencies bring out the best and the worst in people. They are a test of political leadership but also an opportunity to demonstrate skills. As it happens, I'm alright with a little mild opportunism (like a trite photo-op) so long as it is also in service to community needs and does not obstruct assistance efforts or jeopardize anyone's safety.
So when Tony Pluta took to Facebook Saturday night during the storm to encourage residents to call the brand-new mayor's hotline with questions or problems, I didn't at first see any reason to complain. But when a mutual Facebook friend asked where attention from Holyoke's leaders had been last winter, when sidewalks were impassable for weeks and pedestrians were getting injured, I felt he raised a legitimate issue.
Sunday evening I checked in on Facebook again to find another mutual friend had put out a message requesting help. She was at home without phone service and needed someone to notify HG&E of a downed wire that crossed her driveway and was hanging very low over the street. When she thanked me for calling on her behalf, she indicated she'd twice posted comments to the mayor's Facebook page reporting problems with accessing the mayor's hotline and then with reporting the downed line after she lost phone service completely, but her comments had been deleted without further response.
I see no legitimate excuse for this. It would only have taken a few moments to write back, "We're sorry you're having difficulties, but the hotline is working. We'll pass your information along to HG&E for follow-up." The only reason to delete the comments rather than deal with them responsibly is that the campaign was so paranoid about image and so motivated by narrow (and even counter-productive) self-interest that it was unable to get its priorities straight.
Maybe to understand why to me this felt like such a slap in the face, it would be helpful to provide some context. Along with various neighbors, I'd spent much of Sunday clearing my block, mostly by hand. Cooperatively and safely, we got the street re-opened, the sidewalks cleared, the alley accessible for repairs, and at least one route of quick egress for every home. Damages to vehicles were documented for any future insurance claims, but no one argued about property lines or whose limbs had fallen where. I suffer chronic pain and fatigue, so I had to take frequent breaks, but I was so glad to participate in helping. The mood was cheerful — we were genuinely happy to lighten the burdens for each other and to make the city's work easier.
In between turns helping outside, I checked on friends around the region and felt very fortunate in both relative and absolute measures. I also got caught up with the news online, and by Monday, it was overwhelmingly clear that misplaced priorities and ineffective leadership and communication weren't an aberration for the mayor of Holyoke's storm response.
Last winter, Holyoke residents at times received outdated or erroneous and conflicting information from Swift 911, the weather emergency line, and the city's website. This time around, I got my first Swift 911 call more than 48 hours after the storm began. And again, the city's website and the weather emergency line weren't kept updated in a timely way. It seems ridiculous to have added a hotline in the mayor's office without using the authority of that office to be sure the city's existing methods of communication were being used accurately and effectively.
While information on the city's website was very sparse, the mayor did post regularly to her Facebook page. Surely, I'm not the only resident who thinks it's absurd that one has to have a member account on Facebook and be aware to check the mayor's page in order to see regular online updates? It would be more appropriate to keep the city's site updated, and then use Facebook (as well as other media) to further broadcast the information. At the least, the city's site should have had a link for people seeking those updates.
Then there are the problems of content. Mayor Pluta posted to her Facebook page frequently, but what she had to say was often unclear. At times, she or her campaign suggested residents with power or line problems should call her hotline first, and they'd call HG&E; other times they indicated residents could call HG&E directly (which makes sense to me – why make it a two step process?) and then call the mayor's hotline (I'm not sure why that second call would be needed). One day, she wrote that anyone needing "immediate assistance" should call 911; the next day — at the request of emergency providers — she changed that recommendation to the more standard use of 911 only for "life-threatening" emergencies.
The leadership void and lack of a coherent message were especially apparent in regards to a question of the day throughout the region: to Halloween, or not to Halloween? On Sunday, Mayor Pluta via her Facebook page asked residents to remain in their homes for two days. On Monday, she said candy would be available to trick-or-treaters in City Hall even though the city's website showed the City Hall celebration was already cancelled. MassLive reported there had been no cancellations for Halloween activities in Holyoke, but a statement from the mayor on her Facebook page advised not going door-to-door this year and to use caution because of the hazards of downed lines. So which of the above was it? Perhaps Mayor Pluta would have been more comfortable assembling a citizen's commission to moot the issue behind closed doors for a few months or years, but the residents of Holyoke would be better served by a leader who can make an intelligent decision and communicate it clearly.
For the record, I don't think posting web updates (whether on Facebook or elsewhere) should be a mayor's top priority in a weather emergency. But effective communication from city officials is vital. Also, my criticisms should in no way be construed as complaints about the city's workers and first responders. Their efforts have been heroic, and the problem here truly is at the top.
Looking at the mayor's performance, I can only conclude that the purpose of the new hotline and the frequent Facebook updates wasn't public safety or effective communication – it was naked self-promotion stripped of real service to the community at large. This has radically & irrevocably changed my impression of her. Although I supported her 2009 campaign, I've always found her too listless, passive and uninspiring (which is all still true), but I had also believed she was a nice person who meant well. Unfortunately, her post-storm response is consistent with her framing of the election – she's repeatedly said she's in the fight for her political life; I'd prefer a mayor who wants to work for Holyoke.
Pluta has publicly complained about the hardships of serving as mayor while running for reelection. But that is the definition of what all incumbent candidates do, and it is almost always a huge advantage, not a handicap. Effective mayor-candidates capitalize on incumbency rather than treating the duties of office as an expendable burden, secondary to their desire for political gain. Great leaders win continued and new support through their records, and Pluta's announcement yesterday that she's cancelling further campaign activity looks to me like she's making excuses for a poor showing at both roles.
I can only hope the citizens of Holyoke step in to ease the mayor's burdens on November 8. And I can only feel very fortunate — in both relative and absolute measures — that we have in Alex Morse a candidate ready to fill the vacuums of leadership, transparency, communication and accountability in our mayor's office. It's time to make change happen, Holyoke.
2011/11/01 in Bresnahan, Charter, Council, Elections, H.U.S.H., History, Holyoke, Politics, pronography
(Elizur Holyoke and the Founding Fathers of Holyoke create our beloved charter)
H.U.S.H. is opposed to the Charter Change due to its broad reach and numerous undesirable changes. I can agree with only one measure in the proposed charter and that is a 4-year term for mayor. This could happen without the charter proposal being passed.
Read the charter for yourself HERE. (if someone could send me a translated Spanish version in PDF please do)
There exists a Facebook Page called Holyoke Charter Change NO that lays out these reasons to opposition:
VOTE NO on the Proposed Charter Change:
Holyoke cannot afford this risky proposal!
Dear Fellow Voter:
There is going to be a referendum question on this year's ballot that proposes to change our City Charter and it has lots of fine print you are not being told about. This risky proposal would:
Weaken Voter Power:
Eliminate Checks and Balances:
Make Expensive Changes we cannot afford in these tough economic times:
Make other foolish changes:
Instead of making some simple common sense changes the voters could easily understand, the Charter Commission scrapped our entire charter for a new 53 page confusing and harmful form of government. Their proposal is so complex and confusing that it reads more like mortgage then a referendum. Holyoke's voters deserve better!
Please Vote NO on the Proposed Charter Change and protect our city!


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It could be something of a "marketplace". I shall email the admins post-haste with this groundbreaking discovery!
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6/16/15 at 8:38am
I expect a bidding war on the shoes. It is, out of stock, discontinued and used sparingly.
In the OP's defense, they are posted in the Marketplace.
Although, @walks82 , it is not permitted to post FS ads in the makers' "appreciation" threads.
Haha. Most people here don't appreciate a 'tasteful heads up', either. But if he didn't know it's against the rules; now he does.


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We took a walk through Church Fork in Mill Creek canyon yesterday.
The fall colors and leafy scent...so wonderful!
Beautiful beautiful...
Thank you Jill, that was purely glorious. I am reminded of a line from one of the psalms. . . He crowns the year with glory . . . since the Jewish New Year is in Autumn I think it fits perfectly.
Ohhhhh...how sweet it was. No. Our color is about shot. Your color is fabulous.
Mill Creek in autumn...beautiful! You can take us back here any time.
I took my time and wonder how you ever can decide which photos to enlarge? Simply beautiful.
great pictures..enjoyed


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Donaji & the Magical Poncho
This is the story of a fearless girl and her encounter with the wicked cold wind god
4.33 / 5.00 6,329 Viewsthis is an old STORY BOARD for an animation i was planning to do like a year ago. obviously though, i am fucking lazy. here's the thing: i absolutely loathe the process of animating. i just can't seem to get into it and i don't want to bother. in the end, i don't really know if this would've been any funnier after hours of hard work.
EXTRA POINTS to whoever can unscrambled the "secret word" in the extras menu :3
[note: thanks for making this "cartoon" the Underdog of the Week! i had no idea people would respond so warmly to this. thank you for the inspiration guys; we'll surely be creating another nugget of joy for you NG ppl :D]
VAGINA is the secret word
I win without even being told that in the author comments=P lmao
I seriously watch this video like once a day.
Please go into voice acting. One of the better known animators NEEDS to know about you.
The graphics, although lacking pigment and texturing, had good proportions and a good art style to them. Animation was rather poor, but it was the content that mattered. Voice acting was actually good. Once again, graphics were a lot better than most people would give you credit for. Funny script, if a bit excessive.


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"Get someone else to blow your horn and the sound will carry twice as far"
Will Rogers
"Washington is nicknamed "The Evergreen State" because it sounds better than "The Incessant Nagging Drizzle State.""
Dave Barry
"Why should I hold back now and sound mediocre just so I can sound mediocre twenty years from now?"
Janis Joplin
"The sound shivers through the walls, through the table, through the window frame, and into my finger. These distraction-oholics. These focus-ophobics. Old George Orwell got it backward. Big Brother isn't watching. He's singing and dancing. He's pulling rabbits out of a hat. Big Brother's holding your attention every moment you're awake. He's making sure you're always distracted. He's making sure you're fully absorbed... and this being fed, it's worse than being watched. With the world always filling you, no one has to worry about what's in your mind. With everyone's imagination atrophied, no one will ever be a threat to the world."
Chuck Palahniuk
"The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treasons, stratagems and spoils, The motions of his spirit are dull as night, And his affections dark as Erebus: Let no such man be trusted: - Mark the m"
William Shakespeare
"I know a girl who cries when she practices violin because each note sounds so pure it just cuts into her, and then the melody comes pouring out her eyes. Now, to me, everything else just sounds like a lie."
Conor Oberst
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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is defined as "all procedures (not operations) which involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or injury to the female genital organs whether for cultural or other non-therapeutic reasons" (World Health Organisation, 1996)
If you suspect that any girl in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough is at immediate risk of being subjected to any form of FGM you must take action to report it immediately by contacting the police on 999.
FGM constitutes child abuse and causes physical, psychological and sexual harm
Indicators that a girl may be at risk of Female Genital Mutilation
Indicators that a girl has experienced Female Genital Mutilation
To support professionals and parents Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Local Safeguarding Children Boards have produced a resource pack that are available to download
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If your business is based outside or at least partly outside you need to give it a certain degree of consideration. Examples could be a taxi company who keeps its cars outside, or a builders site who keeps their machinery outside. There are all different kinds of examples. It could be an on site car park, or maybe you run a garden centre. You need to ensure your business stays secure at all times, especially overnight when there is nobody else left in your business premises. There are certain ways to achieve this, some are more extreme than others yet all work in some way or the other. You need to find out which suits you best and go ahead. Perhaps it is a mixture of a few or just the one. Whatever the case, these tips can help you get the right idea.
Set A Perimeter
A perimeter clearly marks what you own off from public roads or another kind of company. You can either construct an additional building to mark this which is also an extension of your business. It is a more extreme way to go about things but it surely works wonders. Or, a more accessible way to establish a perimeter is to use some sort of fencemakers fencing contractors. The value of the things you keep outside should dictate how much you spend on your perimeter. You should be asking yourself how high it should be, wood or metal, are you going to need some kind of barbed wire atop the fence to ensure thieves can't climb over? Previous experiences could lend you some knowhow here. Go with what you think best and remember, you are actually protecting your livelihood so go all out here.
It has been around for a long time now. CCTV acts as a deterrent and can also be given to police and to help catch anyone who has in some way wronged you. You can now get CCTV that is motion activated, so you don't have to trawl through hours to get to where you want. You can even get footage sent to your smartphone so you can keep an eye on everything that goes on.
Guard Dog
Everyone has heard about the old junkyard dog moniker. They are probably the best deterrent you can use. As long as you get them trained in a proper manner. You don't want them being overly aggressive or they will attack and scare anyone that walks on by and you could end up in trouble and having to get one of the dogs put down. Again, a great deterrent, but measure the potential issues against their effectiveness.
Night Watchman
If things get serious and you really feel like your business is at some kind of risk, then hiring a night watchman can do the trick. The only issue is that they are quite expensive, so only you can make the call whether you need one or not. They come in different categories of quality too, so you can pay for what you think is needed. Having someone physically on the premises is the best form of deterrent and they could call the police with ease or in some cases apprehend the vandals or thieves themselves.


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Sleeps | 12 |
Bedrooms | 7 |
Bathrooms | 2 |
Space | 250 m² |
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This rural, hilly German region with lots of historic towns and villages is a 3-hour drive from the Dutch border. The Ruhr river originates in this area, which can be described as a medium-altitude mountain range (200 to 840 metres). The name 'Suderland' (later changed to Sauerland) was mentioned for the first time in 1266, but the region was already inhabited long before the Middle Ages. From the 19th century, more and more townspeople started coming to the Sauerland to enjoy its nature and healthy mountain air. Nowadays the villages of Willingen and Winterberg are known throughout the world for their annual ski jumping world cup competition and bobsleigh run. Of course, you can choose whether you'll spend your holiday enjoying the hustle and bustle of Willingen and Winterberg, the peace and quiet of your holiday home or the natural surroundings during a walk.
Location in the Sauerland
Your holiday home is located in the village of Schwalefeld, near Willingen in the Aardal valley. The village has around 850 inhabitants and all basic amenities like a restaurant, small shop, cash machine and some nice squares. The house offers stunning views of Schwalefeld and the surrounding mountains. You can access a number of hiking trails directly from your home and ski slopes are within walking distance as well.
Which activities can you find here?
The nearest ski slope is only 400 metres from the house. In addition, Willingen (3.5 km away) offers a total of 15 kilometres of ski slopes (red and blue). Some of these are floodlit. For those who prefer cross-country skiing, Willingen hosts 90 kilometres of trails.
If you're here during the i summer, a visit to the Diemel Reservoir is worthwhile. This lake is 15 kilometres from the house and it offers a range of activities including walking, sailing, windsurfing, angling and diving. There's even a white-water canoeing route with some exciting rapids.
The house is suitable for 2 to 12 guests. Cots and high chairs are available. On the ground floor you'll find the living room with TV, CD and DVD player, a kitchenette with washing machine, a bathroom and a playroom for the kids.
There are 3 double bedrooms, a 2nd bathroom, kitchen and a dining room with TV on the first floor. The kitchen is fully equipped with all appliances, including a coffee machine, microwave, oven and dishwasher.
There are four more bedrooms on the second floor (2 single and 2 double).
Most bedrooms have a washbasin with cold and hot water.
The house is equipped with central heating and internet.
It's also fitted with the usual safety features, including fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and stair gates.
For reasons of tranquillity, this holiday home will not be rented to groups of youngsters
It is strictly forbidden to organise any student party, bachelor party or drinking party in this house
Classification: Ground floor: (dining room(TV, DVD player, stereo, 2x high chair), Kitchen diner(cooker(ceramic), oven, microwave, dishwasher), bedroom(Double bed, Cot), bedroom(Double bed or 2 single beds, radio, washbasin), bedroom(2x Single bed, washbasin), bathroom(shower, washbasin, toilet), Landing)
On 1st floor: (bedroom(Double bed), bedroom(2x Single bed), bedroom(Single bed, washbasin), bedroom(Single bed, washbasin, Cot), stair gate)
Basement: (Livingroom(TV, DVD player), Kitchenette(microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine), bathroom(shower, washbasin, toilet), games room(table football))
storage room, heating(central), garden(private, fenced), garden furniture, BBQ, parking
These costs are charged on site. They are not included in the rental price.:
Deposit; € 300 returned 14 days after departure
Final Cleaning; Mandatory: € 85
Pets; Not allowed
Bed linen; Required to rent, € 7 p.p./Stay
Bath towels; Bring your own
Kitchen linen; Bring your own
Electricity; Apr - Sep: € 10/night; Oct - Mar: € 20/night
Gas/Oil; Included
Wifi; Free
Tourist tax; Mandatory, indication: € 1,50 /person/night
Use washing machine; Included
With a group of MTB ers we have rented this house for a weekend. More than enough space and facilities for 12 people. We mainly pluses. One downside, we missed an enclosed space for our bikes. After the weekend we were all united here, we will probably be back next year! Greeting Pim
Great home especially for that price!
Great weather, great, very family friendly place to stay for rest and relaxation ...
Pity there was no snow in Willingen and Winterberg too little. Should not spoil the fun. House is fine and beautiful surroundings. We went to the mine in Willingen. Center Parc afternoon swim. Warstein brewery this is really something for men for two hours after the drink free time so celebrate. Winterberg is also super fun. Willingen you can eat well and cheaply.
Everything was well organized, but one remark. we missed a separate toilet, when you're with 12 people and 2 are showering, you'll be on the 2nd floor quite a toilet. Further fine.
The house is beautiful and spacious. The rooms are attractively decorated. Overall recommended
Centre 2.0 km., Forest 0.1 km., Lake 15.0 km., General supplies 0.2 km., Public transport 0.2 km., Public indoor swimming pool 2.0 km., Ski slope 0.4 km., Cross Country 0.5 km., Tourist information office 2.0 km.


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Current undergraduate and graduate students from the architecture program at Taubman College are eligible to apply. Solo projects are accepted, although students are encouraged to form teams that can include members from other disciplines as well from different levels of education. A Taubman College student must assume the leadership of the team. A Taubman College faculty advisor is encouraged. A blind jury of architecture students evaluates the proposals and chooses the winners.
Proposals are submitted as a single PDF file and must include the following:
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H.D. (Hilda Doolittle) Born into the Moravian community of artistic, musical mother, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Reared in Upper Darby, a Philadelphia suburb convenient to the University of Pennsylvania Engaged twice to Ezra Pound
Life and Poetry Anguished over the still-birth of a daughter fathered by Aldington in 1915, and the death of her brother Gilbert at the front. Subsequent works intertwined the painful demands of war and love relationships
Poetic Style Developed new lyric, mythic, and mystical forms in poetry and prose Known chiefly for the stark, chiseled images and experimental rhythms of her earliest work, collected as Sea Garden (1916).
An American Imagist Imagism – Subset of Modernism – Precision of imagery – Crisp, sharp language – Preference for Classical (Greek and Roman) values and references – Focus on the "thing"
Changes for Women In 1920, women won the right to vote. Allowed to gain a higher education and entered the world of work. Increased role of women in arts and literature one of the most dramatic 20 th century changes.
New Roles for Women Women entered the workplace as nurses, teachers, librarians, & secretaries However, earned less than men; were kept out of many traditional male jobs Early 20 th Century Teachers
The Changing Family American birthrates declined for several decades before the 1920s During the 1920s that trend increased as birth control information became widely available Birth control clinics opened and the American Birth Control League was founded in 1921 Margaret Sanger and other founders of the American Birth Control League - 1921
Golden Age of Women Some 20 th century women writers – Edith Wharton – Eudora Welty – Willa Cather – Katherine Anne Porter – Zora Neale Hurston – Flannery O'Connor – Lillian Hellman – Adrienne Rich
The Great Variety of American Modernist Poetry The dadaist and surrealist poems of Gertrude Stein The Imagist poems of Ezra Pound, H.D. (Hilda Doolittle) and Amy Lowell T. S.Eliot's The Waste Land
"The Flower of the Rod" Resurrection is a sense of direction, resurrection is a bee- line, straight to the horde and plunder, the treasure, the store- room, the honeycomb…. —Hilda Doolittle
Morphological figures Epiphora: Repetition of a word or expression at the end of successive phrases, sentences, or verses. Whirl your pointed pines Splash your great pines --Hilda Doolittle
Primary Poetry Collections Sea Garden (1916) The Tribute And Circe: Two Poems (1917) Hymen (1921) Heliodora and Other Poems (1924) Red Roses for Bronze (1931) Trilogy – The Walls do not Fall (1944) – Tribute to the Angels (1945) – The Flowering of the Rod (1946) By Avon River (1949) Helen in Egypt (1961)
Primary Novels Palimpsest (1926) Hedylus (1928) HERmione (written 1927, published 1981) Nights (1935) Bid Me to Live (written 1933–1950, published 1960) * H. D. also published a play, memoirs, translations, and a children's book.
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