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Valve's Steam Link app is finally available for iOS and Apple TV
Valve's Steam Link app is now available on iOS devices and the Apple TV, almost a year after Apple initially rejected it for "business conflicts." Steam Link allows you to beam your existing library of PC games to other devices on the same network; the app is Valve's replacement for a now-discontinued streaming box that carried the same name.
The news comes days after the Supreme Court ruled that Apple must face an antitrust lawsuit related to alleged monopolistic practices around the App Store. It's notable, however, that the new iOS Steam Link app doesn't allow users to purchase games from the Steam store, unlike on Android.
Banning an app that streamed games that had already been purchased on another platform seemed hard to justify even within the scope of Apple's App Store rules, especially after those rules were updated specifically to accommodate similar remote mirroring apps last summer. Valve removed the store functionality in Steam Link betas back in June, however, so it's unclear why it took so long for Apple to approve the app.
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Think of this recipe from Andrea Slonecker's Eggs on Top as an eggy take on the practice of dunking bread in seasoned olive oil. The eggs are essentially oven-poached in olive oil. Serve with hunks of pita or other bread for scooping up the soft eggs, oil and all.
This recipe serves one. To make more servings, increase the size of the skillet or baking dish by 2 inches for every 2 eggs you add. For example, if tripling the recipe to 6 eggs (for 3 servings), use a 12-inch skillet or baking dish.
Dukkah is an Egyptian seasoning blend made from ground spices and nuts. It is increasingly available at gourmet shops and some grocers (and is easily found online), but also is simple to make. Slonecker's recipe for dukkah is included below. It can be refrigerated in an airtight container for several weeks.
Preheat the oven to 325 F. Pour the oil into an 8-inch oven-safe skillet or shallow baking dish. Crack the eggs into the skillet or baking dish (without breaking the yolks). Sprinkle the dukkah over the eggs, then bake to desired doneness, 10 minutes for loose yolks and 15 minutes for partially or fully set yolks. Serve with bread for scooping and dunking into the eggs and oil. Makes 1 serving.
PER SERVING: Calories 430 (79% from fat), Fat 38 g (6 g sat),Cholesterol 360 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Fiber 1 g, Carbohydrates 5 g, Protein 14 g
SOURCE: Adapted from Eggs on Top
Heat a small, dry skillet over medium. Add the coriander and peppercorns and toast, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the fennel and toast, stirring, for another 30 seconds. Add the cumin and toast until pungent. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool completely.
Once cool, transfer to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Grind until fine, but not reduced to a powder. Add the nuts and grind again; be careful not to reduce the mixture to a paste. The mixture should resemble breadcrumbs. Stir in the sesame seeds and salt. Refrigerate in an airtight container for several weeks. Makes 1/2 cup.
PER TABLESPOON: Calories 30 (67% from fat), Fat 2 g (no sat), No cholesterol, Sodium 65 mg, Fiber 1 g, Carbohydrates 2 g, Protein 1 g


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Is there any way to enable/activate scrolling on the intervall bar?
So when you scroll down, the next event to the right ist adressed and when you scroll up, the next event to the left is adressed.
I don't always want to click on the arrow right/left or on the particular event to go forward.
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Elephant Pepper Camp
An Elegant, Tented Safari Camp in the Heart of the Masai Mara
The Masai Mara is a vast wilderness abundant with a diverse range of fascinating wildlife, rolling plains, and lush forests. Located in the Mara North Conservancy, the heart of the Masai Mara ecosystem, Elephant Pepper Camp is the perfect base from which to explore the wonders of the Mara. The camp's remote location allows the stars to shine bright at night, undimmed by harsh lighting; guests enjoy the unique experience of listening to the sounds of lions, leopards and hyenas foraging and hunting, while enjoying traditional and modern comforts such as a campfire and cozy duvets. The eight luxury safari tents are large, bright and offer a spacious bathroom area. Combining Indian Raj Campaign furniture and mixing dark wood with intricate brass fittings, the tents have an elegant feel. The tents are set underneath a grove of fig and elephant pepper trees and are spaced apart to ensure privacy. There is running water throughout camp including the showers. All tents can fit one extra bed, to accommodate children under the age of 16 years. Family tents are also available. Elephant Pepper Camp's cuisine includes a mouth-watering combination of homemade pastas, traditional Italian recipes and fresh organic salads. One of the joys of being on safari is to eat together and share your daily adventures with other guests. Communal dining is the normal practice at Elephant Pepper Camp, although private, romantic dinners can also be arranged on request. The Elephant Pepper Camp guides are based in camp, in the Masai Mara, and know their backyard intimately. Elephant Pepper Camp has open game drive vehicles. The vehicles are open-sided with three rows of seats, photographic equipment stands, and charging sockets. Take the time to leave the car behind and enjoy the small things – animal tracks, flowers and micro-ecosystems on a guided game walk. A visit to a local village is a chance to interact with the Maasai people, their way of life, and purchase traditional handicrafts.
Availability & Pricing
If you don't see availability above, don't worry. We may still be able to find space on your desired days... just ask.
Accommodation Details
- Price: From $715 per person per night
- Location: Eastern Africa, Kenya
- # of Beds: 20 beds
- Age Minimum: 0 years old
- Amenities: Cell Phone Coverage, Ensuite Bathrooms, Laundry Included, Local Drinks Included, Recharge Facilities, Wi-Fi
- Type: Bushcamp, Private Concession
- Included: Accommodation, meals, house soft drinks, beer, wines and selected spirits, shared scheduled game drives & activities, bush picnics, sundowners, guided bush walks, limited laundry, Mara North Conservancy Fees, One visit to the National Reserve per 3 night stay
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Additional Cost: Park fees for additional visits to the National Reserve, special wines & spirits, entry fees for cultural visit, exclusive use of vehicle (subject to availability)
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Get a better understanding with another culture. You're invited in to connect with a completely different lifestyle…a rare opportunity in life.
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Head out into the wilderness to see the incredible daily drama of predator/prey and the ancient circle of life.
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Suspended in a basket beneath the rainbow-colored canopy, you're off for a game-viewing adventure with an entirely different perspective.
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At night, the nocturnal animals awaken and treat you to a show that daylight game drives miss.
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A lunch or dinner out in nature is one of the hallmarks of a luxury African experience. Your connection to the landscape is undisturbed and the food tastes even more special in this most wonderful of settings.
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One new TV series this fall could have looked a whole lot different than it does today. The female lead of NBC's I Feel Bad was not written with a woman of color in mind but, once Sarayu Blue auditioned, the Indian-American actress snagged the gig — and, in that moment, changed the DNA of the show.
Blue recently told Glamour that before booking this job — from creator Aseem Batra and executive producer Amy Poehler — she almost quit acting. In fact, Blue had decided that, despite some TV roles such Monday Mornings and No Tomorrow, and a memorable part in 2018's Blockers, this pilot season might just be her last. That is, until I Feel Bad came along.
"I was the only woman of color testing for it," Blue told the magazine. "It was one of those experiences where you go, 'Oh, it's either going to go that way or this way."
Blue felt that she nailed the first audition. That was confirmed when they called her back to audition for the studio, the network, and finally a read with actor Paul Adelstein, who plays the male lead. With Blue being the lone actress of color, her feeling was that she was going for "the concept of me doing the role."
Upon getting the role, Blue witnessed the effects that her casting had on the project. The fictional family Blue was now a part of would have a "cultural specificity" that would reflect the fact that she, as an actress, is of an Indian-American background: casting Indian parents and biracial children, as Adelstein is White.
As Glamour points out, this is an example of colorblind casting. That term, as defined by TVTropes.org, is "where characters for a performed work (theater, TV, film) are cast without regard to race, gender, age, etc." — just like what happened with Blue on I Feel Bad. By not having a predetermined preference, those casting are able to see how any talented individual can play a part.
"In my experience, if it wasn't written specifically for a woman of color — and even more specifically, Indian — a lead role wasn't going my way," Blue explained. "It just wasn't on the table. It wasn't an option. There are plenty of lead roles that I think lots of women of color are fantastic for, but more often than not they're creating that work for themselves. That's what I've seen."
This rings true when looking at what Mindy Kaling has done for herself, creating shows such as The Mindy Project, which features an Indian-American woman as the lead. The same goes for Aziz Ansari and Master of None. Depictions of characters of Indian background have largely been relegated to stereotypes — just look at the ever-problematic Apu Nahasapeemapetilon of The Simpsons. Not all shows can be like the now-over Quantico, which starred Indian actress Priyanka Chopra.
By going out for a role that wasn't intended for her but one that she was perfect for, Blue has changed the TV landscape — a big deal even if it just moves the dial a little.


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Mutant Chronicles: Siege Of The Citadel 2nd Edition Kickstarter Launches
September 8, 2016 by brennon
Modiphius and Cabinet Entertainment have now taken to Kickstarter to bring Mutant Chronicles: Siege Of The Citadel 2nd Edition to life. This old school gem of a game is getting ready for a new and improved version.
The hope is that this game is going to bring back the feel of the old 1990's board game but with a new twist and an awesome selection of designers behind it too. Richard Borg (Memoir '44, Battlelore) will be bringing his classic back to life alongside the likes of Eric Lang, Kevin Wilson and Jay Little. Quite the all star cast!
What Is Siege Of The Citadel?
Set in the universe of Mutant Chronicles this game sees you taking on the role of DoomTroopers battling against the forces of the Dark Legion as they assault the monstrous Alakhai in his Citadel in an effort to bring him down.
One of the interesting things about this game is the way in which the enemy, the Dark Legion, are handled. Whereas in other games of this style one player would take on the mantle of the bad guy you will be taking it in turns here.
While each player takes control of a faction and the heroes within it they will also be trying to brutalise the other players around the table in a semi-cooperative game. If you do a good job as the Dark Legion player then you might end up giving boons to your faction in future games.
Each player will get a faction board as you see below where they will equip and upgrade their character.
One of the big things behind the game is the you'll gain promotional points as you push through the different missions. These can be earned from general gameplay and secret objectives that you're trying to complete each game to give things an additional twist.
As it stands we haven't got a gameplay video to show off for this one but it looks like it's going to draw on some tried and tested 'delving' mechanics as well as some new mechanics to spice things up.
With such a pedigree of designing talent behind this game we reckon this one is going to be quite the hit. Drawing on that nostalgia factor and the resurgence of Mutant Chronicles as a universe to explore means that there's going to be some fans clamouring for this.
Did you play the original game? If so we'd love to hear what you thought of it and where you'd like to see this game improve upon it.
What's In The Pledge?
You can pick up the Core Game from Kickstarter now, it's contents of which you can see here (click to take a closer look).
A range of big bad guys from the Dark Legion as well as representatives from the factions of the Mutant Chronicles world are popping up as the heroes. I particularly like the Cybertronic and Bauhaus characters as I reckon they're going to be the most epic. They have the poses for it at least!
Initial Stretch Goals have also been set...
So you have something to aim towards already!
Will you be keeping an eye on this one?
"Richard Borg (Memoir '44, Battlelore) will be bringing his classic back to life alongside the likes of Eric Lang, Kevin Wilson and Jay Little. Quite the all star cast!"


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Building Heroes was founded in 2013 to assist Military Veterans transitioning into civilian life by providing them with building skills and support into employment.
Our five-week residential Foundation Property Maintenance Programme is available free of charge to all military veterans whether resettling, medically discharged or already on Civvy Street.
The course covers a wide range of property maintenance and building skills including, bricklaying, rendering, plastering, plumbing, carpentry/joinery, tiling and painting & decorating. Throughout the programme Building Heroes works with the veterans to identify an appropriate career path for them whether employment, self- employment or further training.
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Ben - 5th Cohort at Colchester Institute
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The completion of the course is followed by a Graduation ceremony during which the Heroes receive their certificates and a generous kit bag courtesy of Kent Blaxill (containing safety equipment as well as an Advantage Card to use on their first materials from any Kent Blaxill store). Following the ceremony in October which saw our third cohort graduate, Jonathan Hill from Kent Blaxill commented "It was a thoroughly enjoyable occasion. It's a project we're proud to be a part of."


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Hello! I'm Elina Pitkäkangas, a 27-year-old author of the urban fantasy trilogy Surrounded (Kuura in Finnish). I am a book and lifestyle blogger whose followers have been able to follow my journey to an acclaimed debut novelist from the start. In my novels I like to explore contemporary global issues in a fresh voice that resonates with millennial audience. I live in Helsinki, Finland.
The Surrounded trilogy is represented by Kaiken Entertainment. If you'd like to contact me, please do so by emailing me: elina.pitkakangas(at)gmail.com.
"When her brother is severely injured, Inka is forced to breach the wall built to protect her small village from a deadly virus. Her actions shatter the village's established power structures as its inhabitants struggle to resist the strangers locked outside. A dark, but modern take on the classic werewolf tale where the greatest threat could be the beast within ourselves...
Best friends Inka and Aaron live in a close-knit village next to the deep woods. The village is surrounded by a wall built to protect its inhabitants from a dangerous virus. But are there still infected beasts that roam the outside or is it just folklore? When Inka's brother suffers a serious accident, she is forced to seek help from outside the wall. Her actions unveil the village's long buried secrets and introduce them to a strange but intriguing girl who is not all that she seems. As the power structures start to shatter, Inka and Aaron find themselves in an insecure world governed by fear.
How can you follow orders and your heart at the same time?"
Materials available:
- Book 1 Frostbite (English reading sample, Finnish edition)
- Book 2 Waging War (Synopsis, Finnish edition)
- Book 3 The Hunting Season (Synopsis)
Ages: 14+ | Genre: Fantasy | Original publisher: Myllylahti Publishing | Original language: Finnish


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February 08, 2008
Name? Lina M.
Age? 22
Where do you live? Manhattan and Honolulu
What do you do? Student at NYU
What are you wearing? Stephen Dweck ring, Marni heels, rosaries and scarf from flea market, Alexander Wang tank top, Miu Miu bag, Diesel sweater, Theory leggings and earrings I made with materials from Bead It!
Describe your style. Laid-back refinement with moments of eclectic romance, often experimenting with amplified proportions and luxurious creations
Favorite places to shop? Aloha Rag (Honolulu), 3.1 Phillip Lim showroom (NYC), i love shop (NYC), flea markets/vintage shows/sample sales (NYC)
What's always in your purse? Lip balm, NARS Roman Holiday and Trans Siberian, pocket mirror, pocket perfume, Eclipse gum, Refresh Tears, my little black book, Marc Jacobs wallet, vintage coin purse
Beauty product you can't live without? Shu Uemura Deepsea Therapy Moisture Recovery Emulsion SPF15
Location of this photo? Taco Tuesdays at Compadres
Name? Noelle Enright
Age? 19
Where do you live? Kailua
What do you do? Painter/artist
What are you wearing? Salvation Army / Levi's / Vintage
Describe your style. Cheap, down to earth
Favorite places to shop? Thrift stores
Favorite jeans? Levi's
Favorite places to eat? Down to Earth
What's always in your purse? Chapstick
Beauty product you can't live without? Chapstick
Your motto? Live to love, love to live
Karaoke/driving song?Paper Planes by M.I.A.
Favorite nightclub? Pink Cadillac
Dream vacation? Egypt
Fashion item that you really want? A new hat
How long does it take you to get ready? 5-10 minutes
Guilty pleasure? Chocolate
Happiness is ... living in the moment.
Location of this photo? Punahou School
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The new Nordstrom store opens March 7, but SMART was lucky enough to get a preview of the new space. Three floors of amazing fashion, style and beauty await local shoppers. For clothing, there's everything from designer collections (Dries Van Noten, Thakoon, Lanvin) to more contemporary designers (the Via C department will feature 3.1 Philip Lim, Milly, Tory Burch) to up-and-coming designers (the Savvy department includes designers like Karta, LAMB and local line Fighting Eel). Nordstrom is known for its shoe departments - in fact, Nordstrom ran Liberty House's shoe department up until 1997 - and the Ala Moana store will carry everything from junior (known as B.P. in the Nordstrom parlance) to contemporary to salon shoes. Nordstrom's stock room will hold more than one-third of an acre of shoeboxes! Combine all of this with a Deborah Lippmann Nail Bar, an Anastasia Brow Bar, an amazing selection of all the hottest makeup brands, two espresso bars, a gelato bar and the Marketplace Café (a cafeteria-style restaurant), and you have one incredible department store.
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This was originally posted privately on my guild's forum. It was written back in BC.
World of Warcraft Shamans
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A while back I had a crazy idea about actually using a hybrid character as a hybrid. I'll post an old essay of mine, just to get it out there.
First some thoughts which are more recent than this piece. Yes it was an oddball idea that I really wanted to try. Hybrids are under-utilized. This was also early WotLK and things may well have changed a lot since then. I also haven't used a WotLK Shaman at all, so I'm probably wrong on a lot of things.
There are various assumptions about range, positioning and mana usage which are actually quite wrong in practice. Melee-range totems don't offer too much of an advantage, being very close to a tank isn't needed, etc.


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- Punch hole detailing gives a wink of skin or colourful socks.
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- The perfect work, play and travel companion that weighs in 20g lighter than your trusty ol' flip-flops.
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The Future of Energy Documentary at Gateway Film Center
January 31, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Future of Energy journeys across America to shine a light on the communities and individuals who are at the forefront of the clean energy revolution, taking practical steps to transition from fossil fuels to renewable power. Solar, wind and water could power the planet by the year 2050, according to experts in the film, substantially reducing carbon emissions. What's needed is the social and political willpower to make the change on a large scale. The film highlights the broader citizen movements for clean energy, showcasing especially how the youth of today are helping to lead the change.
Q&A to follow the film with local experts on clean energy solutions in central Ohio. $5 donation requested. Free popcorn night at the Gateway! Reserve tickets on Eventbrite.


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34 Pieces of You by Carmen Rodrigues
Release Date – September 4, 2012
Publisher Website – Simon and Schuster
Publisher Social Media - Twitter
Pages - 336 pages
My Rating- 4/5
**obtained from publisher via BEA for an honest review**
Here is the Goodreads synopsis
A dark and moving novel—reminiscent of Thirteen Reasons Why—about the mystery surrounding a teenage girl's fatal overdose.
There was something about Ellie... Something dangerous. Charismatic. Broken. Jake looked out for her. Sarah followed her lead. And Jess kept her distance, and kept watch.
Now Ellie's dead, and Jake, Sarah, and Jess are left to pick up the pieces. All they have are 34 clues she left behind. 34 strips of paper hidden in a box beneath her bed. 34 secrets of a brief and painful life.
Jake, Sarah, and Jess all feel responsible for what happened to Ellie, and all three have secrets of their own. As they begin to confront the darkest truths about themselves, they will also find out what Ellie herself had been hiding all along....Secrets can weigh you down like heavy clothes in water. They can cause you to drown. This novel shows the despair that can come from secrets and the hope that can happen when you ask for help.
Ellie is damaged. Everyone can see she is damaged and yet everyone ignores her pain. Ellie tries to act like she's fine, but it is obvious she isn't. The people around her don't know how to help, and that is the heartbreaking truth of this story.
Jake, Sarah and Jess all feel partially responsible for Ellie's death. If only they had said something, did something, anything differently. The guilt they are putting upon themselves eats away at them. As characters this was such a defining trait, and quite relatable. I think anyone would feel guilty if they feel they could have helped someone. The emotional journey each of these characters go on, while similar, were personal to that characters story. The different forms of grief, and self blame were written with achingly believability.
The writing in this novel balanced between showing us these characters at their most vulnerable and keeping us at arms length. Ellie especially reflected this. Each of these characters have walls built up, and as a reader you felt that. The writing made you feel that. It worked for this story, but in other stories it would not. I felt we didn't really connect with the characters, but, in this case, it felt deliberate.
Each of these characters has their own secrets and their own pain. In dealing with Ellie's death they are forced to examine themselves. They grow, learn and come to terms with some pretty heavy, emotional things. You can feel each heartache, and emotion these characters go through. The three different narratives allowed different parts of Ellie to be shown. Each character knew and interacted with her in a different way, brought out different things in her. This helped with understanding not only Ellie better, but allowed a much more clear picture of what may have happened the night she died.
The starting of each chapter with one of Ellie's pieces of paper made the story flow rather quickly. This novel, overall, felt like a really short read, but one that is packed full of emotion. It kept my interest and I was invested more in the story, than the characters.
A dark, gritty story of those left behind and the power of forgiving yourself when it's sometimes the hardest thing to do.


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If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together
On my last day as I look back over the last eight years at Leap Confronting Conflict, it's hard not to be in awe of young people, my colleagues and the seemingly exceptional collaboration that is growing amongst youth organisations.
In the eight years I have worked here the most rewarding thing has always been when I see young people begin to hold themselves to account and become responsible for their own words and actions. Then, like our young trustees and young trainers, they begin to hold to account the adults around them. They begin to lead themselves – and others. And I think, there goes one of our future leaders – a wonderful loving parent in the making, an amazing colleague, community activist, teacher. And while I always feel proud about how Leap has supported them, I am conscious that the real hard work was all theirs.
Leap is a kind of magical ecosystem that fosters ideas, creativity, partnerships and has high expectations - of young people and of the youth facing staff in the sector who work for them.
And I've never worked in a sector in which people are so ready to tuck their egos in their armpits and, instead, resolutely focus on improving the futures of young people and their voice and role in society. It's amazing – and essential. Only together can we tackle the wicked and complex problems that make life so difficult for so many of our young people. Yesterday, sickening news was released that in just two years the number of our Black and Asian men who are locked up has increased from 40% of the prison population to 51%; that's clearly the effects of structural, endemic racism and we have no excuse for it. Yesterday another 17-year-old boy was killed just a couple of miles from our offices: only when our sector works together and with companies and government will we be able to find solutions to such wicked problems.
I am so grateful to so many people who have made Leap the success it is today:
Alec Davison, our Quaker founder and all of the other former staff; all of the progress that we have made in the last eight years has been because we're standing on your shoulders and continue to be led by your vision.
Thanks to our volunteer trustees, particularly our young trustees who bring such valuable insight from your lived expertise.
Thanks to everyone who has volunteered their expertise - helping us with our strategic planning, legal advice, marketing advice; it's been invaluable.
I haven't worked in such a high-performing senior team before and I really appreciate how we came together at difficult times and how we challenged each other to ever better results. Similarly, it's been a privilege to be part of our incredibly professional body of staff and trainers all of whom work so hard and creatively, and so consistently with young people's interests at heart.
To every donor who has supported us - thank you for your vision and hunger for a better society in which everyone thrives.
To all of our partners and particularly to all of you lovely youth sector CEOs who have made sure that this is never a lonely job but one in which there is fun, support and exciting visions of what can be.
To you, dear reader, please continue to see the potential of all young people as central to the future of our communities, society and our mutual happiness. Please keep working together and working hard to find better solutions to complex challenges.
On a railway bridge near my house, someone has painted 'If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together'.
I am moving to Turn2us, which exists to fight UK poverty – which is both a cause and a consequence of conflict. If you think there are ways we can work together to support the 14 million of us who are living in poverty, please get in touch.


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Eileen Hoffman had been my personal physician
| August, 10 2016 | for Eileen M. Hoffman, MD, FACP
Eileen Hoffman had been my personal physician for several decades, so when she joined MDVIP five years ago, I stayed with her. Her professional skills and sympathetic friendship have guided me as I have faced new health challenges. I value her advice, choice of other specialists, and ready accessibility. Her peaceful, friendly voice in response to a nervous week-end complication is also one of the great comforts she dispenses. Thank you!


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"Are Filipinas Really All That Jealous?" That's the question of the day in this segment of Just Thinking Out Loud. Is there any truth to stereotypes? Where did this belief come from?
It starts online, even before you ever buy your plane ticket to get here. So, be prepared. But also understand that while jealousy can cause problems, the interweaving of jealousy and love in the Filipina culture is tightly woven. It comes with the territory, you might say. So when your Filipina girlfriend or wife manifests jealousy, on the one hand you need to see it from her point of view.. while at the same time drawing some clear lines about what sort of behavior is and is not healthy for your relationship.
Constant suspicion and accusation quits being 'cute' very quickly. It can be emotionally draining and, I believe, in some cases cause a man to seek a less stressful female companion.. thus bringing the very thing she feared into reality. It's a cruel irony that doesn't end well. So the best thing to do is be prepared for it. Don't get caught up in the emotions and arguments. Do what is necessary to build a healthy relationship so that the negative effects of jealousy don't mess with your mutual bliss.
Author: Reekay
After 49 years living in Southern California, USA, I decided to move to the Philippines despite never having been here before. I spent a year getting all the information I could online and in July, 2012, I took a leap of faith and transplanted myself first to Mactan and then began my trek through Cebu, Bohol, Panglao, Moalboal, Dumaguete, Bacong and now living in Cebu City, here in the amazing Philippines.
Starting in January of 2019, I will begin a slow trek through Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and possibly Malaysia, China and Japan. My itinerary is open with no big rush since I hope to share in detail what each place is like as I enjoy it for months at a time.
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Comics sales in the first month of January reverted to historical "dead quarter" form, sinking 9% in overall dollars and in Top 300 dollars — and shaving a chilling 17% off Top 300 Unit Sales. This, despite sales of the Barack Obama Amazing Spider-Man #583, which as expected came in at almost 353,000 copies across the first three printings and one initial variant. Click to see the sales charts for January.
The first printing of the Obama issue is the smallest of the three, coming in somewhat above normal sales for the title; both the second and the third printings sold more than 100,000 copies, with the second being the best-seller of the January versions. The million additional dollars came in handy, as new comics were already off by more than 1 million copies versus the previous year. The appearance of the new president may not have saved January, but it does appear to have made a major difference, particularly in areas where retailers spread awareness of the title through local media and signage.
While the issue isn't done cycling, its one-month sales were the best in comics since December 1997, and the 357,000 copies preordered of Image's Darkness #11, marketed with eleven variant covers. This month is notable for anothe record, however — the average comic book ordered by retailers cost $3.41, the highest ever. Those and other Diamond-era records can now be found on The Comics Chronicles on our new records page.
The month by the numbers:
January 2009: 5.62 million copies
Versus 1 year ago this month: -17%
Versus 5 years ago this month: +9%
Versus 10 years ago this month: -8%
January 2009: $19.17 million
Versus 1 year ago this month: -9%
Versus 5 years ago this month: +32%
Versus 10 years ago this month: -22%
January 2009: $6.2 million
Versus 1 year ago this month, just the Top 100 vs. just the Top 100: +8%
Versus 5 years ago this month, just the Top 50 vs. the Top 50: +54%
Versus 10 years ago this month, just the Top 25 vs. the Top 25: +110%
January 2009: $25.37 million
Versus 1 year ago this month, counting just the Top 100 TPBs: -12%
Versus 5 years ago this month, counting just the Top 50 TPBs: +9%
Versus 10 years ago this month, counting just the Top 25 TPBs: +27%
OVERALL DIAMOND SALES (including all comics, trades, and magazines) January 2009: $31.31 million
Versus 1 year ago this month: -9%
Versus 5 years ago this month: +43%
Again, even with the Obama Spider-Man, we're looking at a pretty heavily down month in the Top 300 comics in units — and to a lesser degree in dollars. In the context of previous Januaries, it's worse than drops seen in the 2000s, but not as bad as the horrid drops of the 1990s. There were a number of store closures at the end of 2008 — not a large number, but not an inconsiderable one — and we can see the evidence of that in the fact that the month-to-month title drops seem to be distributed more or less uniformly. Historically, the variable with the strongest relationship to comic book circulation is almost certainly the number of outlets — but as the in-title drops in many cases exceed the percentage of the retail base that went out, that leaves plenty of room for other causes like the general economy.
And importantly, while we've been up against a couple of very strong January performances in the recent past, it's worth noting that we're still 22% above January 2006 overall.
The frontlist of the trade paperback sector did well this time around; just the Top 100 were up 8% in dollars, something that Secret Invasion and Watchmen certainly had something to do with.
Looking at the top-selling comic books in the past..
January 2008's top selller was the new Hulk #1, with orders of 133,895 copies in the direct market. Check out the sales chart here.
January 2004's top-seller was Ultimate Fantastic Four #2, with orders of 126,209 copies in the direct market. Check out the sales chart here.
January 1999's top-seller was Uncanny X-Men #366, with orders of 139,010 copies in the direct market. Check out the sales chart here.
January 1994's top seller was X-Men Vol. 2, #30. By this time, Uncanny X-Men was usually outselling its newer sister title — but this issue was special, as it featured the wedding of Jean Grey and Scott Summers. Both Diamond and Capital City's sales charts agreed on the issue at #1, selling about 30% more than the Uncanny issue that month. Capital City alone sold 145,750 copies of the top-seller, and total sales were likely in the 800,000-copy range.
January 1989's top seller at Capital City was Uncanny X-Men #244, an issue notable for the first appearance of Jubilee. Capital City sold 71,200 copies of the issue, and archival sources available to The Comics Chronicles confirm the actual sales at 432,400 copies across all channels.
And January 1984's top comic book — at Capital and likely everywhere else — was Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #1, the granddaddy (or at least older uncle) of many, many freestanding cross-over event titles to come.
(Data revised 3/29)
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January 2009 comics sales: Big chill indeed
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These triangles make great little party nibbles or a tasty entree to a larger meal. The recipe is fairly simple and is primarily a combination of spinach and cheese.
I've made this recipe for potlucks a few times and its ALWAYS a huge hit. My timesaver suggestion? I layer it in a 9x13 glass pyrex pan instead of making individual triangles. It cuts PERFECTLY into squares that are easily servable without falling apart. I brush the pan with melted butter, layer 3 sheets of phyllo with a little melted butter on each layer and spread half of the spinach filling. I place 3 more sheets of phyllo and butter, then the rest of the spinach mixture and another 3 sheets of phyllo on top. Use a knife to cut a few slits to allow steam to escape. This is SOOO much quicker than individual traingles if you dont have the time! - 22 Aug 2008 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)
This is authentic Spanakopita, as you would find in any Greek household or restaurant in Athens. The other two recipes o this site are very poor imitations and adulterated. True spanakopita has NO cinnamon in it and certainly has no Swiss or other cheeses in it. Feta and Parmesan, used as a subsitute here for the Greek equivalent, are always used, and dill is also a must for authentic flavor. Bravo, Mary Kessler, and thanks for not making this "Mary's version" - true classics don't require silly additions or "improvements." - 09 Feb 2001 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)
A poem about Spanakopita: Filo dough is very picky, If left out it will get brittle, If it's wet it will get sticky, This recipe is time-committal. Leave a towel over dough, in between all your folding, Fold and fold and fold although, your sanity is not upholding. Preheating the oven in step one, is a little premature, and folding dough is not much fun, with lots of effort you'll endure. This recipe will win you smiles, from your family and your friends, but you will wonder if your trials, were really worth it in the end. So in short I recommend, this recipe will turn out great, but if your time you do misspend, you'll tell your family: "Dinner's late." - 01 Apr 2003 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)


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Flight From Death
(Fly by Night #1)
Yasmine Galenorn
Release: July 7, 2015
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I'm Shimmer, a blue dragon shifter. Thanks to a mistake, I was exiled from the Dragon Reaches and sentenced to work for Alex Radcliffe, a vampire who owns the Fly by Night Magical Investigations Agency. Now, not only do I have to adapt to Earthside culture, but every time I turn around, somebody's trying to kill us. And worse, Alex is as gorgeous as he is exasperating. But you know what they say: All's fair in love and bounty hunting…Review:
When an old friend of Alex contacts him about a haunting at the High Tide Bed & Breakfast in Port Townsend, Washington, we think we're on a simple ghost hunt. But our investigation quickly transforms into a deadly fight as we uncover an eighty-year-old murder, a cursed house, and a dark force trapping the spirits within. To stop impending disaster we must break the curse and lay the angry spirits to rest.
While I was waiting for Flight From Death to come in at the library, I read Galenorn's novella Flight From Hell. It's a prequel to the Fly by Night series, as well as a transition from her Otherworld series (which I haven't read.) The novella introduces Alex and Shimmer from the point of view of one of the D'Artigo sisters, the stars of the Otherworld books. In it Alex and the sisters rescue Shimmer from a vampire's thrall. That vampire and the events in the story are referenced in Flight From Death.
I have mixed feelings about whether I would recommend others read the prequel first though. If you've already read the Otherworld series, go for it. I felt like there were a lot of characters to keep track of for someone brand new to Galenorn. Each of the three sisters has multiple spouses or partners that they referred to a lot even though not all of them actually appear in the story. (They remind me of Anita Blake that way.) I did learn more about the vampires and other creatures in this world than I would have otherwise. Galenorn uses the traditional Dracula "need invitations, have no reflections, turn into bats" mythos, but Alex and Patrick never use their bat forms in Flight From Death.
My main issue though is that Shimmer comes off incredibly naïve and not very likable in the novella. I probably wouldn't want to read a book about her based only on that impression. Some of that naivety remains in Flight From Death, but it's more culture shock than ignorance. For example, she hasn't learned to drive yet and she has hit or miss knowledge of pop culture - she misses Star Trek references, but talks about Ghostbusters. But I found her struggle to adjust to a new city and make new friends quite relatable. And I really enjoyed learning about her dragon side and seeing her transform underwater.
I loved the supporting cast for this new series. Fly by Night Investigations' receptionist is a leathery skinned, chain smoking, dirty old woman, who also turns into a snake. Their tech guru Ralph is a werewolf who can't stand the sight of blood. But the best Chai! He's a djinn who comes to visit Shimmer from her home realm. He's incredibly powerful and can be quite useful as long as you don't actually ask him for help. His djinn nature will compel him to screw you over. What's so funny is that he's completely upfront about being devious.
I liked the ghost story centered around the bed and breakfast and the other creatures that Galenorn brought into the mix. They were an unexpected twist and something I hadn't seen before. I also really enjoyed the scenery as the group travels from Seattle to Port Washington. Galenorn did a great job of giving me the sense that I was seeing it all for the first time along with Shimmer, while not letting me get bored on the journey.
Overall I really liked this story, but I had some issues with the writing. I haven't read enough from Galenorn to know if it's just her style or if it was a conscious decision to make Shimmer, the first person narrator, have an imperfect grasp of the language since she's new to Earthside, but it really drove me nuts. And since the first time it happened was on the first page of the book, I was tuned in to it the rest of the way through. I apologize in advance for the following Word Nerd Rant: the phrase "big-assed knife" implies that the knife literally has an ass, in which case it's rude to fat-shame the weaponry, whereas the phrase "big ass knife" simply contains an expletive comparable to "big f-ing knife." That little grammar faux pas happened several times, but there were other examples where Shimmer's language was just slightly off. If not for that, I probably would have given Flight From Death another star.
I'm still planning to read the next book in the series since I like the characters and I want to know more about them. I just hope I don't feel compelled go to after it with a red pen again. I doubt the library would appreciate that.
Recommended for fans of: Vampires, dragons and ghost stories


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However for the data you want protected, the S1 Series uses a software password that has to be entered on the computer once the drive has been connected. The S2 Series steps things up with a fingerprint scanner that requires you to swipe, before you can access the encrypted data. Finally, the S3 Series has a keypad running down the side that requires you to punch in a code to unlock your data. I'm not sure if the use of Roman Numerals on the buttons is the best approach, particularly if you failed that section in grade school. But you can always write over them with a Sharpie. That looks professional right?
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The pair will complete their proposed moves to the Giuseppe Meazza if they are given the all-clear by doctors at the Clinica La Madonnina on Tuesday
Diego Lopez and Pablo Armero have arrived in Lombardy for medical tests ahead of their anticipated transfers to AC Milan.
Pictures of the pair undergoing screenings at the Clinica La Madonnina were posted on the club's website on Tuesday morning, with an official announcement regarding the completion of their moves expected to come later in the day.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Lopez landed in Italy on Monday evening following a series of meetings with Rossoneri CEO Adriano Galliani in Spain and the former Sevilla shot-stopper will sign a four-year contract with the Italian outfit after the two clubs agreed upon a €10 million transfer fee.
Meanwhile, Colombian wide man Armero will move to Milan from Serie A rivals Napoli on a season-long loan.
The duo will join fellow new signings Michael Agazzi, Adil Rami, Alex and Jeremy Menez as part of new coach Filippo Inzaghi's charges ahead of the Rossoneri's first league outing of the new season, against Lazio at San Siro on August 31.


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warp function on the output
Hi all,
long time ago.
it would be great if we can warp the output of Millumin, that way we do not have to warp every layer we make.
Hello @vincentlublink,
You can do so with 2 instances of Millumin : one for the content outputting to Syphon, the second one managing the outputs.
But everything integrated could be a good idea, feel free to submit one on Uservoice (it helps to keep track of user requests, and see their popularity).
Best. Philippe
Hello,the idea already exists for some time: https://millumin.uservoice.com/forums/114535-millumin-s-ideas/suggestions/3421751-projector-warpingIsn't it planned for V2+ ?BestRolandBildschirmfoto 2017-10-31 um 20.31.00.png1106 x 216 - 49K
Hello @rolandino,
This is planned but not a priority at all. So I cannot say when and how it'd come.
Best. Philippe


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SEOUL -- A robot developed by South Korea's state nuclear research institute has been selected as a candidate for nuclear inspection by an international nuclear watchdog.
The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) said Monday that in a contest last year, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) selected a robot developed by a KAERI research team and two others from Britain and Hungary for the inspection of a nuclear fuel storage tank.
The Vienna-based agency has launched a project to develop robots capable of carrying out the dangerous task of collecting data and checking spent fuel at nuclear reactors on behalf of human inspectors.
The South Korean institute said in a statement that its robot called "Spent Fuel Check Vehicle (SCV)" can move faster than competitors, with its user interface system allowing easy control and check of spent fuel. The 11-kilogram device is also small and easy to get rid of radioactive contaminant, it said, adding that if selected by the IAEA, the SCV would be manufactured and exported as finished products.
"Among those that participated in the contest, the KAERI robot was the only one to successfully carry out all the experiments required by the IAEA," according to the KAERI statement.
The SCV's technology level should be proved through the "proof-of-concept", the institute said, adding it is discussing details of its field test with IAEA officials and plans to test the robot's performance inside an actual nuclear power plant this year.
"We will do our best to manufacture and export finished products to the global market," KAERI President Ha Jae-joo was quoted as saying.


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'Waiting' is a song that's been in my head for weeks. It's about longing for a lost love, but for me it's had a different meaning than simply missing someone.
In my own journey I've had to build connections to my inner self, to learn how to care for my vulnerability. This is sometimes called re-parenting, in which we develop the capacity in the adult self to gather in, care for and love the infant parts. It's one of the most important fundamentals in healing the psyche. No-one who has not experienced this can understand its simple power.
This morning at my regular dance class the song came on, and as I moved with the music I knew I'd been neglecting this work. Although we long for love in relationship, by joining ourselves to another we can also abandon ourselves. My inner trust with myself had been worn away over several months. Just as the love for the child in the heart can be nurtured and built up, so it can be shattered. And without it, I felt estranged, lost, empty of meaning. When things become grey and flat, something is wrong. This is not the healthy state of the soul.
It's a strange paradox that, as Wordsworth wrote, "The Child is father of the Man":
My heart leaps up when I behold
A rainbow in the sky:
So was it when my life began;
So is it now I am a man;
So be it when I shall grow old,
Or let me die!
The Child is father of the Man;
I could wish my days to be
Bound each to each by natural piety.
Although it seems to some that the infant parts of the self are burdensome in their need for love, in truth the adult parts exist largely to serve to the child, the well-spring of joy and life. If we neglect our fragility, our vulnerability and our brokenness, we can be strong and independent adults, yet lost in a place of grey uniformity. Wordsworth's "natural piety" is just this bond of trust within the self, on which healthy relationships to others are built.
Waiting, as the song says, is sometimes the only way. We cannot force healing to take place. My dance became a prayer of grief for a lost child, and as I moved with and through this pain it seemed as though something rejoined in me. And little by little, I felt more whole again.


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With the arrival of Ramadan on 6 June in some parts of the world, Muslims will begin observing fast from dawn to dusk. But questions over the duration for which Muslims in Europe will observe fast have been raised again. Summers in the continent increase daytime hours and this will result in Muslims going without food or water for longer durations each day.
Similar to last year, this year as well British Muslims will observe fasts for up to 19 hours a day, leaving only five hours between Suhoor (the meal before dawn) and Iftar (the meal after sunset).
"We had a taste of this last year, but this year it's even more challenging," Ibrahim Mogra, assistant general secretary of the Muslim Council of Britain told The Guardian. "But this is all part and parcel of the experience, and most Muslims take it in their stride. Maybe a few more will take advantage of the exemptions available to the elderly, frail and those on medication," he added.
The month-long fast is observed to commemorate the anniversary of the Quran being revealed to Prophet Muhammad, which overlaps with the summer equinox making it more challenging for devotees. However, pregnant women, children, older people and those who are unwell are exempted from fasting. But it is not the British Muslims who will be fasting for long durations, Muslims in Denmark will have to fast for almost up to 21 hours this year as the sun sets for a mere three-hours daily.
On the other hand, Muslims in Argentina will have the shortest days and would have to fast for 9 hours 30 minutes during the holy month.
"In the Highlands, the light never really goes – it's dusk, rather than complete darkness. We still have to go about our lives, so it can be tough," Dr Waheed Khan, of the Inverness Masjid said while speaking about the challenges devotees could face during Ramadan. "But Muslims are motivated to fast. Thinking about it seems difficult, but doing it is fine," he added.
Check out the map below to find out the duration between sunrise and sunset in various parts of the world.
In an attempt find a solution for the longer fasting duration, a London-based cleric Sheikh Dr Usama Hasan of the Quillian Foundation had last year issued a fatwa asking Muslims in the UK to follow the timings of the fast observed in Mecca, where the fast lasts for around 12 to 13 hours a day.


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What happened to November?
I cannot believe it is already
I had this past week off for Thanksgiving and spent the week with family in San Antonio.
Even though I took things with me to work on for school, I didn't touch them all week.
(I'll be sorry about that next week though.)
Now that I am home, I am getting ready for the big TPT sale!
Thanks to Krista Walden for this adorable button!
I am loading up my cart in between working on some new products for my own store.
I can't wait to do some shopping tomorrow!
Here's what I have been working on today...
First I revamped this old file and spruced it up. My kids had such a blast last year writing their letters and had some great questions for Santa. You can read some of the letters from last year here.
My kids love all the coordinate graphing games that I have made, so I am treating them with this Gingerbread Man one. It will keep them busy and hopefully encourage those slow pokes to get a move on so they can play too!
And finally, I revised this persuasive writing activity to give it a little gift wrap too!
All three of these goodies are easy, no fuss activities to have at the ready during this busy season!
I am hoping to have a few more ready next week too!
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I am also linking up with the One and ONLY, Farley from
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OK, so I am off to put away all my laundry from the trip, and get ready for tomorrow with my kiddos.
Plus, I need the sleep to be in good shopping form!


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Who is Justin Gimelstob, you ask? Great question. He is a former pro tennis player now kicking around on the World Team Tennis, as a player for the Washington Kastles. He's also a writer for SI.com, which is more than enough reason for Bog king Dan Steinberg to get some hilariously candid quotes from the man anytime he's available. Gimelstob, who has bragged about many of his famous and semi-famous female conquests (Martina Hingis, Charlie Sheen's new wife) and his active dislike of Anna Kournikova recently unloaded on everybody's least favorite ESPN crank, Skip Bayless:
"[I]think Skip Bayless is the absolute biggest travesty in history. When I get to the point where I'm at that level, I will absolutely destroy him. I will tear him apart....Nobody goes backwards and holds him accountable. That guy has made a living out of being a contrarian, not by being good at what he does. And that's why I would destroy that guy on live television based on my ability to process information quicker and in a wittier way than he could."
That would be an episode of First Take that I think everyone would tolerate for more than 24 seconds.
How Justin Gimelstob = Gilbert Arenas [D.C. Bog]


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In recent years, Capcom has started to pump Resident Evil games out like there's no tomorrow. And with the Nintendo 3DS being the new kid on the console block, it's been the perfect place for Capcom to introduce some new gamers to what Resident Evil is all about. Bearing that in mind, it's quite ironic that Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D is rather detached from the core Resident Evil experience, but, it's still a fun little side game to pass the time here and there.
Mercenaries 3D started off as a mini-game in Resident Evil 4 and was brought back in Resident Evil 5 due to its popularity. There it was just called Mercenaries and didn't feature any flashy 3D technology. But it's for this exact reason that there's no story to be found - Mercenaries 3D is a game that's all about the gameplay experience. Core Resident Evil fans may well be disappointed by this, but at least the game isn't pretending to be something it's not.
When you first turn the game on, you will have a pretty decent selection of characters. Fan favourites such as Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine are joined by HUNK and each character offers their own take on things due to their different loadouts and melee moves. In this version of Mercenaries though, it's possible to swap loadouts around. So if you want to use HUNK, but hate his weapons, you can use another character's instead. It's a nice feature, but it does cost some 3DS play coins (obtained by walking around).
Once you've got your character selected, you're all set to start tackling some missions. There are six tiers of missions available (including EX), but in reality there are only five as the first tier just consists of glorified tutorials.
Almost every mission has the same objective: kill as many zombies as you can without being killed. It might sound simple, but it's nowhere near as easy as it sounds. As you progress through the tiers, the zombies get tougher and "boss" enemies are introduced. They will also throw more zombies at you at one time.
The skill of the game comes from not taking damage, while maintaining your kill streak. After every kill, you have a finite amount of time to kill something else before your streak is broken. And, as you'd expect, the larger your streak, the bigger your bonuses. The game likes to make things challenging though, so not only do levels get harder as you progress through the tier system, but they also get tougher the longer you stay alive in a particular level. You will need to rely on your hunting skills (for time boosts) and an adept use of melee combat (you get time boosts for killing with melee) to keep your combo going, while also extending the duration of the level.
Enemies that can instant-kill you are also thrown in for effect, which makes the experience much more tense. There's nothing worse than being in a level for a good five minutes and getting together a huge combo before being instant-killed by a guy wielding a chainsaw that sneaked up behind you.
Not much has been done to progress the core gameplay experience. The major change is that you now have the ability to move and shoot, but only while you're aiming, and even then it's rather redundant. There are other annoyances too, such as not being able to quick-turn when you're reloading and well, not being able to do anything when you're reloading.
Mapping all actions to the Y button is also an odd move, especially when the X button is only there to perform stupid emotes. You may find yourself in a situation where your character decides to pick up an item instead of jumping down from a ledge. And when you die as a result of your character performing the wrong action, it can be a bit annoying.
Overall, the gameplay just feels stodgy. Capcom has made very little attempt to try and improve the experience over that which has been found in Resident Evil 5. And with it all appearing on a small screen it just feels a bit claustrophobic, especially when you have to take part in very elongated quick-time events upon being grabbed by a zombie. What's worse, is that as soon as you break free, you can be grabbed again by another one - there's no built-in functionality that allows for a quick escape. It's baffling why they couldn't have included a dodge move.
Minor gameplay annoyances aside, Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D's biggest problem comes with its content, or lack of it. You can complete the game in a few hours and once you do, there isn't much incentive to pick it up again.
EX missions do unlock once the game is complete, but it's just more of the same, with tougher enemies. You can have an almost identical experience of earlier maps. The addition of multiplayer is nice, but when you're playing online there is no way to communicate with your partner.
Final Thoughts
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D is a game that has some appeal, but it's appeal that diminishes quite quickly. When it appeared, it was as an appendix to a much larger experience and in its separated form, it still feels like that - there's just not enough content here to keep you occupied for more than a few hours. The graphics are nice and there are some gameplay changes, but Mercenaries 3D is a bit of a disappointment.
|Some fan favourite characters appear.
|You can change weapon loadouts.
|The game gives you the option to move and shoot at the same time.
|There's just not enough content.
|Online feels a bit like an afterthought.
|Not enough has been done to improve the core gameplay experience.


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'Revenge' cliffhanger finale: Is Madeleine Stowe's character dead?
Forget who won "American Idol." The TV show that has set the web abuzz is Wednesday's wacky season 1 finale for ABC's trashy soap "Revenge."
In a closer that boggled fans' brains, the producers built up more cliffhangers than a world-class alpinist might see in a lifetime. Chief among them: Did ABC really just kill off the show's prime antagonist, Victoria, the treacherous Hamptons heiress played by Madeleine Stowe?
Squelching a major character is a risky move for any TV series, but if the writers actually did decommission Victoria, they did it in grand fashion: The devious billionaire was presumed to be a passenger on a plane that just happened to blow up real good, thanks to a bomb planted by the mysterious White-Haired Man.
Of course, this is television, so the whole plane explosion could be a dream. Or maybe Victoria broke a heel on the tarmac and had to race back to the terminal.
In any case, the producers gave AMC's "The Killing" a lesson in how to end the first season of a promising-but-not-quite-mainstream series.
As the entertainment site Wetpaint wrote enthusiastically: "Cliffhangers? The 'Revenge' season finale just redefined the word."
If you watched the "Revenge" finale, what did you think? And if you haven't been following the show, would you be more willing to do so now?
ABC renews "Revenge," other shows
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-Scott Collins (twitter.com/scottcollinsLAT)
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San Francisco's retirement fund has about $1 billion invested in the 200 fossil fuel companies that hold the majority of the world's coal, oil and gas reserves. That means that city money is providing moral and economic support to companies standing in the way of climate solutions.
Our city shouldn't continue to invest in companies that are causing the climate crisis. Supervisor John Avalos has introduced a resolution urging the retirement board to divest that money and to reinvest in sustainable alternatives: clean energy, local energy retrofits, and more.
On Wednesday, April 10th, the Board of Supervisors will host its first public hearing on divestment and we'll be there in force!
We've got to show them how many of us support making San Francisco's pension fund fossil free! Please join us at the hearing, and tell your friends!
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Loss of Appetite in Seniors
5 Tips to Address Seniors' Appetite Loss
Loss of appetite is not uncommon in older people. Seniors often start eating less for a variety of reasons. Often, this is nature's way of adjusting appetite to actual nutritional needs in an aging human body, as older people tend to be less active and require fewer calories. However, careful attention must be given to ensure seniors get adequate nutrition despite a dwindling desire to eat. A balanced diet is essential for preserving good health and fighting disease.
Several factors play a role in seniors' loss of appetite. As mentioned above, older people need fewer calories because they need less energy and fuel as they slow down. Certain medications may reduce their interest in food, or cause them to feel tired or nauseated when they eat. Natural changes in the sense of taste or smell can lead to a loss of interest in eating.
The human body at any age needs a balanced diet to operate efficiently. Food provides fuel and all the necessary nutrients to sustain health and keep each bodily system working properly. With limited food intake, the body lacks nourishment, making people feel weak, tired, or listless. Inadequate nutrition increases the risk of contracting a serious illness like cancer. It leaves the body ill-equipped to fight off infections and stress, which can harm a person in many ways.
Fortunately, even though many seniors eat less often and smaller amounts, there are several ways to help them maintain important nutritional levels for good health. One option is to offer six smaller meals instead of three main meals. Eating less at a time is often preferable for older individuals.
Snacks can fill gaps left by small or incomplete meals. Fruits, vegetables, smoothies, cereal bars, and other healthy fill-ins help seniors to maintain adequate calorie intake and necessary nutritional levels.
Another option is to offer supplemental shakes or beverages that contain extra calories, vitamins, and minerals. These make great snacks or bedtime supplements.
Everyone should eat a balanced diet of proteins, carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and healthy fats in the ratio prescribed by their doctor. As seniors begin to show less interest in food, family members can try tips like these to help their older loved ones get enough to eat to maintain good health. A sensible eating plan is a good prevention strategy. Help seniors avoid dangerous health issues by ensuring they eat well.


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Ruling Planet: Mercury
Sphere: Common
The "Mesmerize" aspect is a very subtle form of Binding that goes a little deeper than the more superficial Banishing above. It lulls the victim into a dreamless somnambulistic state, almost asleep but not, in which the subconscious mind is engaged. While in this state of mind, the victim's soul may be bared, the dweomer's [(POT) + (caster's HRT att. mod.)] providing the DV for a HRT check which must be successfully made before he may remain silent in response to any question to which he knows the answer.
This dweomer may only be applied to normal mortal folk, natives of the Mortal Sphere, and only those that are members of sentient humanoid races.
To lull the victim into the Mesmerized state of mind, an object of fascination must be supplied, some sort of shiny or glittery bauble, something of beauty that might be admired, a candle flame, the play of sunlight on a body of water, even the caster's own eyes (especially if enhanced by a "Magnetic Gaze" charm). For use as a cantrip, all the caster must do is get the victim to look at the point of fascination to be used to focus the magick for it to work (providing they don't resist. For spellcraft or ritual workings, should someone or something break into the victim's magickally inspired reverie before the CTM is complete, the magick is spoiled, wasted.
These restrictions do not apply if the target is asleep when subjected to the dweomer.
IF the caster has the Mesmerize Spirit Skill, that SL is added to the effective POT of the dweomer when it is cast, except when the victim is asleep.
This charm induces a state of mind that is exceptionally malleable, makes the spirit cooperative and docile. The dweomer coerces the victim to reveal the answer to up to (POT) questions if the dweomer is tied off, or as many as desired if the dweomer is maintained at the caster's pleasure. The victim may make a HRT check on d100 vs. the [(POT) + (CHM att. mod. + HRT att. mod. + BTY att. mod.)] to attempt an evasion or to remain silent.
IF successful, the victim may even attempt to lie, although the POT of the dweomer is subtracted from his AV to do so.
For better or for worse, the "Mesmerize" dweomer opens the subject's mind to receive suggestions or commands/compulsions. Any suggestions or commands implanted cannot violate the basic spirit and character of the one in whom they are implanted, their morés and the basic values which make up the core of their personality, their identity.
IF this restriction is followed, the dweomer [(POT) + (Mesmerist's CHM att. mod. + HRT att. mod.)] will provide a DV for the victim to resist the command or suggestion by means of a HRT check on d100, The victim's M-RES for resisting the influence of any "Truthsay", "Pillow Talk", or similar compulsion when questioned, or Geis, Grand Command or Behest, or alteration of mind or memory magicks such as "Banish Memory" or "Seal Memory" directed at a target already Mesmerized are reduced by the POT of the Mesmerize charm.
In addition, those victims subjected to violence of any sort by the bearer of the charm immediately released, as surely as if the charm had been dispelled. This leaves them with their minds clouded to the point that they cannot initiate any original action in return for (POT) Actions, and a descending DV penalty to any reflexive or defensive actions allowed equal to the number of Actions of confusion and fugue still remaining, their gaze continually returning to the point of fascination used by the caster to snare their minds, very distracted.
The Druid & Witch incarnation of this magick is known amongst its practitioners as the "Druid Sleep".
This charm may be resisted normally, when the victim is originally subjected to it. Any additional magicks used to manipulate the victim can only be resisted at the penalty described above, and the results of those resistance checks may well affect the difficulty of resisting the effects of those manipulations when they come into play again (as applicable).


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