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This article was co-authored by Paul Chernyak, LPC. Paul Chernyak is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Chicago. He graduated from the American School of Professional Psychology in 2011.
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Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that is characterized by highs and lows. These cycling peaks and valleys can significantly disrupt a person's life and ability to function. While extreme highs, called manic episodes, can be easy to spot, milder forms of mania and depressive lows can be more difficult to distinguish, making bipolar disorder extremely challenging to diagnose. Knowing what signs to look for in mania can help you get a proper diagnosis.
Part 1 of 3:
Investigating Physical and Behavioral Symptoms
1Look for changes in energy. One of the hallmark symptoms of bipolar disorder includes intense swings from high to low states of energy. Mania reflects the extremely high energy states.[1] X Research source During this time, a person may feel unusually motivated and excited. Others may be able to recognize this burst of energy through restlessness in behavior and rapid speaking to the point that they can't keep up.
- Increased energy is often viewed as a perk by people who suffer from bipolar disorder. They may not report such "positive" changes to a doctor because they don't see them as a problem.
- Having heightened energy is also a common reason why people with bipolar disorder stop taking medication – they miss the manic periods.
- It is important to note that, in the less severe form of mania known as hypomania, a person may have heightened energy levels, but still be able to function appropriately in everyday life. This can easily be mistaken for simply being well-rested or having uncommon energy. However, coupled with other signs, it suggests a disorder that must be treated by a doctor.[2] X Trustworthy Source HelpGuide Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, evidence-based mental health and wellness resources. Go to source
2Consider if sleep has been affected. Another common symptom experienced in mania is not feeling a need to sleep or feeling rested on only a small amount of sleep (e.g. three hours). Lack of sleep in mania goes hand-in-hand with feelings of heightened energy. The decreased need for sleep enables manic individuals to feel highly productive and creative. Some people may work for days on end without sleep and without feeling tired the next day.
- Sleep disturbances in mania may result in abnormal sleep-wake cycles since the person may stay up all night with bursts of energy.[3] X Research source
- Family members often notice these changes through late-night phone calls, where their loved one calls at all hours with great ideas or an intense need to talk about something.
3Investigate personality and behavioral changes. A person in a manic episode may act differently than they would under "normal" circumstances. A person who is typically reserved may become quite outspoken and confident. They may talk for hours or seem more active than usual. A mild-tempered individual in the throes of mania may suddenly come off as agitated, snappy, or irritable. [4] X Trustworthy Source HelpGuide Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, evidence-based mental health and wellness resources. Go to source
- Another indicator of personality or behavioral changes in mania could be an increase in goal-oriented behaviors. This person may become largely absorbed in school, work, or social events to an extensive degree.
- More specifically, manic episode can lead people to have grandiose thoughts. This is more than being goal-oriented and means they develop highly unrealistic expectations about what they are able to achieve.
- Some people with bipolar disorder also show what's called "rapid cycling." This means that they have more rapid and frequent mood shifts – at least four distinct episodes of depression, mania, or hypomania in a one year period.[5] X Research source
4Determine if reckless behavior is demonstrated. Increases in impulsivity coupled with decreases in judgment and effective decision-making results in risk-taking behavior for manic individuals. Research shows that areas in the brain associated with pleasure-seeking activities are especially stimulated in people with bipolar disorder.[6] X Research source
- Someone in the throes of mania may be tempted by immediate rewards and less likely to consider the long-term consequences of their actions. This is demonstrated by excessive shopping, gambling, risky sexual activities, or participating in dangerous activities like drinking and driving.
- The impulsive actions that are characteristic of mania also put the person at an increased risk of being harmed. Manic individuals may lash out in anger at others or even pick fights.
5Look for signs of drug use or abuse. Substance abuse and bipolar disorder often to hand-in-hand. In fact, they occur together so frequently that all young people with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder should probably be assessed for drug and alcohol problems.[7] X Research source
- For people with bipolar disorder, substance abuse can be a form of self-medication and a way to try to cope with the chaotic moods. People who experience "rapid cycling" are some of the most at-risk.
- Some drugs like marijuana, alcohol, and opiates seem to temporarily blunt the effects of mood swings, though they lead to ill effects later on.
- Other drugs exacerbate the illness. For instance, cocaine, methamphetamines, and hallucinogens can trigger manic or psychotic symptoms.
Part 2 of 3:
Investigating Mental and Emotional Symptoms
1Reflect on thought patterns. Racing thoughts and flight of ideas are mental symptoms exhibited by a person in a manic episode of bipolar disorder. These abnormal thought patterns may correlate to the person talking quickly in an effort to keep up with his or her mind as well as suddenly changing subjects when talking.
- This disordered pattern of thinking can easily be confused with creative or productive thinking. In fact, outsiders may view people with hypomania as being incredibly fruitful and useful, not knowing that the stream of ideas is stimulated by an extreme change in mood.[8] X Trustworthy Source HelpGuide Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, evidence-based mental health and wellness resources. Go to source
- Be sure not to confuse productivity with health. Many brilliant artists, actors, musicians, and others have had bipolar disorder, in fact, which can be hidden by someone's success in their craft. Do not also assume that success means someone doesn't need to be treated.
2Look for changes in attention. People in a manic phase of bipolar also demonstrate signs of poor attention and concentration. Again, this lack of ability to stay focused occurs due to their disorder thinking patterns. Their minds are constantly jumping from one subject to the next, from one idea to the next. As a result, they are highly distractible.[9] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source
3Check for signs of psychosis. In severe cases of mania, in addition to the mood disturbance, a person may lose touch with reality. A break from reality is signified by the presence of hallucinations or delusions. These psychotic symptoms will align with the extent that the person's mood is out of character, meaning they are unusual and far-fetched.[10] X Research source
- Hallucinations refer to the person experiencing a sensory event that is not really there. In other words, the person is hearing or seeing things. People in mania may seem to be talking to themselves, but are responding to voices in their heads.
- Delusions refer to false, but strongly held beliefs. Delusions generally associated with mania include grandiose beliefs about one's skills or powers. For example, a person with manic symptoms and psychosis may believe he or she is celebrity.
- Paranoia is another common form of delusion during manic episodes. A person may become very suspicious of family and friends or outside parties like the government. They may make accusations of persecution. They may also become "hyper-religious," or obsessed with things like God, Satan, salvation, or sin.
4Clarify the presence of a depressive episode. A recurring standard in all types of bipolar disorder is the presence of depression which alternates with periods of mania. This may result in a diagnosis of major depression if you seek help and the clinician does not conduct a thorough interview of your medical history to spot the signs of mania. Experiencing cycles of depression is a common sign of bipolar disorder, though a minority of people have manic episodes without depression. Signs of depression may include:[11] X Research source
- Feeling sad, empty, or hopeless
- Experiencing a lack of energy
- Experiencing sleep and/or appetite changes
- Having difficulty remembering things
- Having trouble focusing
- Having problems enjoying previously pleasurable activities
- Feeling fatigued
- Having thoughts about death or suicide.
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Getting Professional Help
1Schedule a visit with a mental health provider. Due to the complexity of the symptom patterns in bipolar disorder, if you suspect you are experiencing mania, you should see psychiatrist or psychologist who has experience treating the disorder.
- Bipolar disorder is commonly misdiagnosed as major depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or even schizophrenia due to patients not having the knowledge or comprehension to effectively spot and explain their symptoms.[12] X Research source
2Prepare for your doctor's questions in advance. It may help to keep a log of your symptoms leading up to your appointment to help with diagnosis or to bring a loved one who can provide details on your history of symptoms. Share details about your medical and family histories as well as any major life events or stressors you have encountered recently. Relay any signs or symptoms that you notice that suggest bipolar disorder, but, remember you alone cannot diagnose this condition.
- It may be helpful to prepare a list of questions to ask your doctor, such as:[13]
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- "Are there any other possible explanations for my symptoms besides bipolar disorder?"
- "How is bipolar disorder evaluated and diagnosed?"
- "What are the prescribed treatments for this condition?"
- "How long will treatment take?"
- "Is there another provider that I will need to see for thorough treatment?"
- It may be helpful to prepare a list of questions to ask your doctor, such as:[13] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source
3Consider psychotherapy. Like with many other mental illnesses, patients tend to see better results when they undergo a combination of treatments, such as therapy and medications. It's important to note that, no matter which treatment options you choose, seeing positive changes with bipolar disorder requires long-term commitment. It is a lifelong condition, which means you will probably always require mental health services to manage it.
- With that being said, intensive therapy has proven to be more effective in the treatment of bipolar disorder than brief or short-term therapies. In therapy, an individual learns how to cope with the highs and lows of the condition. Patients also learn adaptive skills for managing stress, coping with relationship troubles, and regulating emotions and mood—all of which can complicate bipolar disorder.
- Therapies shown to be helpful with bipolar include family-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and interpersonal and social rhythm therapy. Talk with your doctor to decide which type of approach may work best in your case.
4Take prescribed medications. Because bipolar disorder is marked by severe mood disturbances, medication is typically recommended to balance mood.[14] X Trustworthy Source HelpGuide Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, evidence-based mental health and wellness resources. Go to source After receiving a formal diagnosis of bipolar disorder, a person may have to try out several different drugs to find the one that suits their unique symptoms and presentation of the disorder.
- Your doctor will carefully explain the advantages and risks of your medications and instruct you on how and when to take them.
- Medications that are prescribed by doctors to treat bipolar disorder tend to fall in three categories: mood stabilizers, antidepressants, and atypical antipsychotics.[15] X Research source
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- ↑ http://www.communitycounselingservices.org/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=11193&cn=4
- ↑ http://www.helpguide.org/articles/bipolar-disorder/bipolar-disorder-signs-and-symptoms.htm
- ↑ http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/guide/bipolar-disorder-and-sleep-problems
- ↑ http://www.helpguide.org/articles/bipolar-disorder/bipolar-disorder-signs-and-symptoms.htm
- ↑ http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/guide/rapid-cycling-bipolar-disorder#1
- ↑ http://psychcentral.com/news/2014/07/10/imaging-shows-bipolar-link-to-risk-taking/72310.html
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/substance-abuse-and-bipolar-disorder/
- ↑ http://www.helpguide.org/articles/bipolar-disorder/bipolar-disorder-signs-and-symptoms.htm
- ↑ http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/basics/symptoms/con-20027544
- ↑ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml
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- ↑ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml
- ↑ http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/basics/preparing-for-your-appointment/con-20027544
- ↑ http://www.helpguide.org/articles/bipolar-disorder/bipolar-disorder-treatment.htm
- ↑ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml


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My favorite long-range forecasters, Josrph D'Aleo, Joe Bastardi and Tom Downs over at Weatherbell, forecast a sort of sandwich winter back in October. That is: Two slices of bitter cold with a thaw in the middle. They have gotten the first two parts, and now I'm adopting a wait-and-see attitude about the third, but I must admit it increasingly looks like they have hit the nail on the head. If the long term forecasts prove true, that team deserves confetti and a parade, or at least some kudos (whatever those are), because predicting a winter the October before it occurs is danged hard.
I don't usually pay much attention to upper atmosphere stuff, as it is over my head, but I do note the high clouds on days I can see up that far, and know a few old-timer rules concerning the various types of cloud, how fast they are moving, and the direction they are moving in relation to the winds down here on earth. So far I have seen nothing all that alarming, but did order an extra load of firewood, due to this couplet:
The longer and stronger the January thaw
The more that February's snowstorms will awe.
I figure this is largely common sense. Weather is seldom "normal" or "average", but rather tends to swing back and forth between warm spells and cold spells, so it is quite pragmatic to expect a colder February after a warmer January. Also, because spring starts in February way down south on the Gulf of Mexico coast, storms can access some warm, juicy air in February, which can feed storms like gasoline into a fire, and brings us people to the north some amazing February and March falls of snow.
But what has this to do with arctic sea-ice?
Largely it is due to the fact the Arctic Ocean is the source of our coldest air. The way winds howl up there influence us, as well as the movement of sea-ice. Also, though it has less influence on sea-ice than winds do, if the arctic is robbed of its coldest air sea-ice will form more slowly and less thickly. (For this reason biased Alarmists tend to focus on times the arctic is above normal, utterly ignoring the not-inconsequential fact we bumpkins down south in New Hampshire are freezing our socks off.)
In any case, one phenomenon that influences both sea-ice and New Hampshire is a strong cross-polar-flow from Siberia across into Canada, and then down to New Hampshire. These winds create polynyas of open water along the Siberian coast, as ice is shifted across the Pole via the Transpolar Drift to smash as impressive pressure ridges against Canada. At first this lessens the area of sea-ice, but then the polynyas freeze over, and the sea-ice recovers back to what it was, in terms of "area". But in terms of "volume", no sea-ice has melted, and the total amount has increased. (You have to pay attention to such details when in discussions with biased Alarmists, due to their tendency to pick and chose only the data that supports their bias.)
So far the winds down at the level of the sea-ice have been mostly gentle, but I do notice when the winds aloft are more vigorous. This is not to say I understand what is going on up that high, but just as old-timers around here notice the antics of high clouds, I'm sure savvy old Eskimos are noticing the high clouds streaming south, and coming to conclusions. Therefore I perked up when Ryan Maue tweeted about a "vortex", way, way up at the tropopause, getting whipped across from Siberia all the way down to another "vortex" located over Hudson Bay. I have yet to see any sign of this cross-polar-bullwhip translating down to the surface, but it does make me pause and scratch my jaw a bit.
Also the meteorologist Judah Cohen produced a comparison of the "Vortex" as models forecast it to be on February 3 with how the situation looked during a very cold period back in 2014. (2014 to left, with North America at six o'clock. 2018 forecast to right, with North America displaced to eight o'clock.)
Judging from all this above-my-head stuff, history could repeat itself, and we could see a return to bitter winter. However so far our down-to-earth maps don't show it.
Though we are currently getting some north winds from the low developing out to sea, they are nothing like the blasts we got after Christmas. Our current "cold spell" will get down to 17°F (-8° C), but you would be surprised at how kindly such temperatures feel, after your body has acclimatized to windchill of -30°F (-34°C). Not that I don't hunch my shoulders a bit against the chill, but I have noticed fellows younger and more hotblooded than I sauntering about with their jackets unzipped. And this is a cold spell? If you look west in the map you can see plenty of Pacific air leaking into the flow, diluting and moderating the winter. West winds are so different from north winds, in New England, that I can see why Indians felt different angels in the spiritual hierarchy, (wherein God [or the Great Spirit] is the only One worthy of worship), were in charge of the west wind. After bitter blasts from the north, west winds, even when not a true Chinook, are downright kindly.
Therefore there is no real short-term reason for alarm. True, the meteorologists who focus on the upper atmosphere have a better record for correct forcasts, but sometimes even they are wrong. In fact I hope they are wrong. I don't like bitter cold. However when they agree with old-timer's maxims, I am especially inclined to take heed. And I remember,
The longer and stronger the January thaw
The more that February's snowstorms will awe.
And for this reason I have made a complete mess of the side lawn of the Childcare.
The wise old Indians used to say, "if you want to know how bad the winter will be, look at the white man's woodpile."
In terms of arctic sea-ice, having the "vortex" move down to Hudson Bay should lead to above-normal temperatures over the Pole as a whole, but we will have wait and see how the cross-polar-flow translates down to the surface. Having very cold air blast from Siberia to Canada will please Alarmists with polynyas along the Siberian coast, but that coastal ice is far thicker than last year, and shifting it across the arctic could lead to far thicker ice in the Central Arctic.
Stay tuned.

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Tiny Footprint Coffee offers 100% organic and shade-grown coffee, which they buy directly from farmers around the world. Every time Tiny Footprint sells a pound of coffee, the company donates a portion of the selling price to fund reforestation in Ecuador's Mindo Cloud Forest. (A cloud forest is a rainforest that grows at higher elevations – in this case, in the Andes Mountains.) The great forests of the world have been called the Earth's lungs, and reforestation is one of the most important things we can do to slow and (possibly) reverse climate change. Tiny Footprint is doing it one pound of coffee at a time!
We interviewed Thomas Hertzog, Tiny Footprint's sales and marketing lead, to find out how they are creating a 'carbon-negative' coffee brand — in other words, good karma coffee! – and why we should care.
What was the motivation for starting Tiny Footprint Coffee?
The main idea was to take coffee to the next level of sustainability. We roast certified organic and fair-trade coffee – which is great, but is also widely available. So we took this commitment further by becoming a carbon-negative coffee roaster.
Can you explain what 'carbon-negative' means?
We plant trees in the Mindo Cloud Forest of northwest Ecuador for each pound of coffee we sell. We calculated the carbon footprint involved in growing, shipping, and roasting the coffee beans, then we added the footprint of our roasting and office operations, as well as delivery to our customers. All together, each pound of coffee we sell generates about 4 pounds of CO2 by the time it reaches our customer. To offset that, we plant enough trees to take 54 pounds of CO2 out of the atmosphere over the course of their lives. The net benefit is 50 pounds of CO2 removed from the atmosphere every time we sell a pound of coffee.
Why the Mindo Cloud Forest?
It was a joint effort of two brothers: Alan Krohnke, who is one of Tiny Footprint Coffee's founders, and Brian Krohnke, who is a co-founder of the Mindo Cloudforest Foundation. They saw a way to support both projects: a carbon-negative coffee company in Minnesota and a rainforest reforestation foundation in the Andes Mountains in Ecuador.
What is the difference between canopy cultivation and sun cultivation of coffee?
Canopy cultivation is synonymous with shade-grown. Most of our coffee is grown in the shade of taller trees that form the forest canopy. Coffee itself grows better in semi-shaded conditions, and it's also better for the soil. It diversifies the nutrients being put into the soil and reduces erosion.
The problem with sun cultivation is, first, that it often involves cutting down the forest to create coffee plantations. This releases huge amounts of carbon into the atmosphere, and it short-circuits the cycle in which trees recycle carbon from the atmosphere to the soil. Coffee plantations require lots of chemicals to control weeds and pests, and they create soil erosion.
Can you talk about Tiny Footprint's single-origin roasts?
We source coffee from all over the world. To fully appreciate the unique flavors of the countries that we buy from, we like to sell them as single-origins. Blending does create some nice combinations of flavors, but there is a lot to gain from selling coffee that comes from just one region.
Is there anything else that makes Tiny Footprint Coffee unique?
Where we differentiate ourselves is in our roasting. We produce roast profiles that really suit our customer's tastes. For our customers who are looking for a darker roast coffee, we can draw out the bittersweet chocolate and nutty taste without burning the beans. It still has subtle, complex flavors. The taste comes out as you are swallowing and evolves as it cools down. And, of course we offer lighter roasts as well.
What is your best seller?
During the summer season, the Cold Press Elixir is our bestseller, hands down! Come June, come the first hot day, cold coffee is the way to go. We have a blend we developed specifically for cold press production— we blend light and dark roast beans together from different countries of origin around the world. It is by far my favorite blend because it's a wonderful mix of light and dark roast coffee that is perfect for cold brewing— especially relevant in the summer time when its hot out.
Another top seller is our coffee from northern Peru. They export really nice coffee that comes from the western Andes. It grows at a nice elevation (1,250–1,800 meters), and has a delightful soft caramel-like feel balanced by a citrus acidity.
And you offer barista training, too?
Yes, we offer barista classes to anyone who is curious! We have entry-level classes on a regular basis. At any one class we could have professional baristas, who are learning how to make latte art, and home baristas, who just bought their first espresso machine. Or we might people who just bought a French press and have no idea how to use it. We really want to help anyone, along the whole spectrum of coffee knowledge, enjoy coffee more.
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text: MOVIES The Empty Hours: San Sebastian Review 10:21 AM PDT 10/3/2013 by Jonathan Holland FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Extremely leisurely but never dull, this sensitively made film is filled with a radiant performance from Venezuelan actress Adriana Paz. TWITTER Backwoods coming-of-age yarn from Mexican first-timer Aaron Fernandez. A slight anecdote expanded to slightly beyond its natural length, The Empty Hours is nevertheless time well spent. Set in Mexico's Veracruz, this poignantly comic tale gets new mileage out of the younger-man-meets-older-woman theme, and the whole thing is infused with a delicacy that makes it easy to forgive its occasional slipup. Featuring a memorable performance by Adriana Paz as a slighted but defiant lover and directed by Aaron Fernandez, following up his well-received 2007 debut Used Parts, Hours merits attention from festivals with time to kill. It is based on the unlikely initial premise that 17-year-old Sebastian (Kristyan Ferrer) is left in charge of his uncle's motel rooms, which basically function as a rendezvous for cheating couples. Two such clients are real estate seller Miranda (Paz) and her married lover. Sebastian's empty hours in his new position are spent cleaning Kleenex-strewn beds, hanging out with a local coconut seller, looking to find a maid. His dead time is accurately, meaning dully, rendered. But ever so slowly, the outgoing, bouncy and ever-optimistic Miranda and the shy, timid Sebastian get to know one another during her lengthy waits for her lover's arrivals. Their quirky little exchanges, imbued with unconscious humor, are among the film's high points, and like the film as a whole are charming without ever being merely cute. Given the nature of his work, Sebastian's hormones are active and the scene has indeed been set for a relationship between them -- but as it plays out it's a wonderfully drawn relationship, less about sex than about their mutual insecurities, of which their empty hours have made the two characters painfully aware. The pace and interest pick up well through the film's second half, though Fernandez continues to hold the camera on sometimes unnecessary shots for a beat or two too long. Ferrer gives a flat, over-muted performance as a character whose emotional journey is already way too familiar, but the damage is limited, first because he's playing an awkward character anyway, and second because Paz has enough vigor for both of them. Bright, sexy and fun, she nevertheless suggests a hidden sorrow when she claims to Sebastian that she's a free spirit who has chosen to be a lover rather than a wife. Her melancholy comes increasingly to the fore as the film continues, making Miranda a memorably complex figure. But, at least in the original Spanish, the pacing and dynamics of scenes in which Paz doesn't appear are sometimes clunky. The storm-battered location, with its run-down appearance and waving palm trees, conveys both sensuousness and an appropriately isolated air. Fernandez's script is good on the little details that make matters plausible -- the motel garage spaces, for example, have pull-across curtains so that client's cars cannot be recognized from the highway. Camilo Froideval's score is simple, guitar-based fare with a hint of melancholy that fits in well with the general mood. The beat-up Volkswagen that Miranda drives has so much charm that it's almost like an extra character. Production: Santa Lucia Cine, Comunicacion Fractal, Tita Productions, FOPROCINE Cast: Kristyan Ferrer, Adriana Paz, Eliseo Lara Martinez, Fermin Martinez, Bartolo Campos, Rebeca Villacorte Director, screenwriter: Aaron Fernandez Producers: Aaron Fernandez, Christophe Bouffil, Fred Premel, Alejandro Palma Executive producer: Elsa Reyes Director of photography: Javier Moron Production designer: Patricia de Burgos Costume designer: Laura García De La Mora Editor: Ana Laura Calderon Music: Camilo Froideval Sales: Urban Distribution No rating, 115 minutes FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Jonathan Holland firstname.lastname@example.com jonholl


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Michael Snow: Sequences
La Virreina - Centre de la Imatge La Rambla 99, 08002 Barcelona
Michael Snow: Sequences at La Virreina showcases the best of the Canadian artist's career, celebrating the wide range of media across which Snow's work has spanned–music, film, video, painting, sculpture and installations all come together in this exhibition to explore the expressive possibilities of sound and image.
Screenings of a selection of the artist's films will also be shown as part of the exhibition at 12.30pm and 6pm.
More information here.
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4/17/2015 - Event : The Deadly Race Of Death
Date: 17 April, 2015
Start Time: 6:00pm Eastern (GMT -4)
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No article this time just a few simple questions and maybe Nate will update this post with a little more info to give you a better informed idea so that you may comment appropriately…but eh, the questions I would like to ask all of you, and by all means please feel free to comment, is this:
How many debates have there been already, a full year and then some before the actual elections?
How many of those have been Democrat party debates?
How many of those have been Republican party debates?
Do you feel any particular group or media organization is responsible for pushing all these debates on us, or is it the political parties themselves?
How many of you are just as sick and tired of the debates, that have already been run into the ground, as I am?
Please try to answer respectfully and with out party propaganda or pointless rhetoric. Let's not argue. I would really like to see some productive discussion on this take place and see what you guys/gals think. Discussing who said what, what was stupid and what was smart and who was dodging what question just leads to argument so lets try and avoid those sort of tangents and stay on the topic with the questions at hand. I thank you all in advance for those that choose to participate.
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Well, if you take a moment to visit my handy dandy post on the entire debate schedule, you can see how many we've had so far.
There have been 8 Democratic debates to my limited knowledge.
Also, I believe there have been only 6 Republican debates if I'm not missing anything.
The difference in the amount is that the Democrats have catered to Hispanic groups with the Univision Spanish debate and unions with the Chicago Soldier Field debate. They also visited LOGO for a homosexual issues debate.
Republicans have not been so forthcoming to pander to the various interest groups. In fact, the top 4 Republicans even thumbed the evangelical Values Voter debate. LOGO invited them and they declined as well. The Unions did not invite them but they wouldn't have accepted anyway.
In my opinion it comes down to Democrats being hungrier than ever to win back the presidency thus seeing every debate as a possibility to garner votes. You've got all these interest groups, like the unions, who feel they've been ignored for 8 years by the executive branch and are seething for some attention. The Republican caucus does not seem as charged, not that they don't want to win, but they seem to be hesitant at jumping into ever debate thus far. Fred Thompson hasn't offered more in way of debate publicity either.
However, I believe the next major Republican debate, coming up on October 9th on MSNBC will be popular if Thompson chooses to attend. Ironically the next Republican debate is earlier than that on September 26th hosted by PBS, however, once again top-tier Republican candidates have not said they will attend.


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Learning coaches are important for student success
Learning coaches are a key part of the foundation we're building for our learners at CCA. Student success is a team effort that relies upon a community of support that includes the teacher, the school community, the student and the learning coach.
"The learning coach prompts the student to communicate with the teacher, reassures the student when struggling with concept and skill mastery, and communicates with the teacher if the student needs extra help" said Amy Boyd, director of family services and federal programs. "The learning coach inputs daily attendance, monitors student lesson progress and assists the student with time management and task prioritization."
The following tips will help learning coaches be the most effective they can be:
- Set your learner's routine — which includes breaks. While flexibility is one of the most rewarding benefits for CCA families, it's important to establish the structure that works best for your learners and encourage them to follow it as responsibly as possible. "One of the struggles that exists is being able to take off the 'parent hat' and put on the (teacher's assistant) hat," Boyd said. "Routines largely eliminate this power struggle by empowering kids to plan their own day and helping parents to maintain consistency and expectations. There is a sense of safety in routine, and it's an essential component of success."
- Prompt your learner to stay on task. Each child will require a different level of encouragement, but no matter what, help your learner to remain focused on one task at a time by minimizing distractions and providing motivation. "Learners will be tempted sometimes to look out of the window and daydream. A lot of families incorporate recess in the form of scheduled breaks and physical activities to keep kids engaged and allow them to unwind. In the older grades, this might happen by letting the learners take some downtime or go for a walk," Boyd said.
- Approve completed lessons. "It's important because it ensures that learners are keeping on task and making sure that lessons are not just rushed through — the quality of the work itself should be good. Learning coaches are essentially TAs and are a very important part of CCA," Boyd said.
- Help your learner set up daily and weekly study schedules. Preparing these in advance will help to spread out the studying into realistic time increments, and creating a plan ahead of time will make it easier for the learner to stick to the commitment. An established routine will also make it easier for your learner to slip into "school mode" during the preplanned study time. "A daily or weekly study schedule keeps learners on track and accountable — even if this schedule is just 10 minutes a day to prepare for an upcoming math test," Boyd said.
- Mark attendance at the end of each day, and prepare for the next day's lessons. "Marking attendance and taking time to prepare is key because it ensures that there are no surprises for tomorrow. It helps to eliminate that power struggle and keep productivity high for both learner and learning coach," Boyd said.
Don't forget: CCA faculty and staff are available and willing to answer questions and provide more insight to make this the best possible learning experience for your family.


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When it comes to stopping HIV, knowledge is power
How much do you know about HIV? This isn't another Great British Sex Quiz—this is the question we're asking this World AIDS Day.
How much do you know about sex? How much do you know about everything that comes before, during, and after it? Sure, you've got all of that ticked off. But how much do you know about protecting yourself from HIV?
If you don't already know, the MTV Staying Alive Foundation jointly launched Someone Like Me with Durex to get the world talking about sex and HIV.
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Adherence to medication is the main method of prevention in chronic asthma cases. Asthma symptoms can be suppressed rather successfully with a consistent approach to medication usage. Neglecting to follow a medication regime is one of leading causes of hospitalization and even death for asthma sufferers. BBC published a recent study showing that almost one third of asthma patients in the U.K miss important hospital check-ups. This prevents doctors and healthcare professionals from being able to monitor their patients. Studies also show that a similar percentage of asthma patients in the U.S do not show up to their medical check-ups.
More than a million people suffering from asthma are missing out on key yearly checks. New analysis by charity Asthma UK found that 31% of asthma patients did not receive an "essential" annual review to check whether they are on the right medicine.
The charity said that its review of GP data for 2012/13 showed that there were 3,359,612 people in England who should have received an asthma review but 1,025,539 patients missed out.
NHS guidance suggests that everyone with asthma should get an annual review, an asthma action plan and their inhaler technique checked.
"With the worrying scale of prescribing errors identified by the National Review of Asthma Deaths, it's vital that doctors and nurses do everything they can to follow up with patients to review their medicines, especially as asthma can vary hugely over the year.
"There is also an unacceptably large variation in the numbers of people attending annual reviews, which ranges from only 52% to 79% across the UK," a spokeswoman said.
Read the original article here.
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Tuesday March 20 was primary day in Illinois. The voter turnout was low, and election officials in Dupage County were mystified and baffled as to why that would be. In the largely Republican county of Dupage, the turnout was 26%, compared to the 44% in 2008. In Will County, the turnout was only 20%. One election commission director said, "I'm clueless as to why it was so low." Another election official said, "It's difficult to figure out what to do about the fact it is so low".
Well how is this for an answer, 'Don't deny citizens the opportunity to vote'.
This is exactly what the city of Naperville did when it did now allow the citizens of Naperville to vote on a non-binding referendum regarding smart meters. In essence, the referendum would have asked citizens whether the city shall "immediately and permanently stop the implementation of the $22 million Smart Meter project and dismantle all related equipment". 4,199 people signed petitions requesting the referendum to be allowed on the March ballot. It is likely thousands more would have taken the opportunity to vote on the issue. Hence, thousands of voters were denied the opportunity to vote because one person, I repeat one person said, "I don't think I want it on the ballot", and because of that one objection, the city of Naperville would not allow the non-binding referendum to be placed on the ballot. The Naperville city government was relieved and ecstatic that the hot topic was not on the ballot, since the voters would have undoubtedly approved the referendum by a landslide. Would this voter mandate have stopped the city from installing smart meters; absolutely not. Would it have been a major embarrassment to the Naperville city council and city manager Doug Krieger; absolutely yes.
The city of Naperville learned its lesson in 2010 when Naperville voters were allowed to vote on referendums for term limits and district (ward) representation. Voters approved both referendums by a landslide, to the chagrin of the city council and city manager.
The lesson the Naperville city council and city manager learned was, "Keep decisions out of the hands of the voters"
There is one vote the Naperville city council and city manager cannot stop citizens of Naperville from voting, and that vote is for the election or re-election of city council members. You can be sure that 4,199 voters will not be denied that vote, along with thousands of others. You can also be sure there will be new faces sitting at the dais when the next new city council convenes.
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I have to admit I have been hesitant in the past to actively work toward executing change. That has changed after seeing how Naperville politicians manipulate the community and operate to advance themselves rather than consider those they were elected to represent.
I think the time has come to clean house. It couldn't be made more clear to the community that our City Council has an agenda, and our rights/health/safety/privacy have no place in it. We need to send a strong message that we no longer need them, either. Let's get someone to represent us who can remember why they were elected and who can act accordingly.
Not making excuses for beaten and battered citizens of Naperville, our corrupt State not to mention our Federal government but they are worn out. They see around them massive greed and self-serving politicians in collusion with crony capitalists who through kickbacks and contribution (bribes) perpetuate the best government money can buy.
The school system indoctrinates our kids into the virtues of communism and socialism and never misses an opportunity to trash Christianity, Patriotism, Honor, Integrity, individual accomplishment and self-reliance. Instead our children are being taught how they are to be good little bees and ants whose sole purpose is to serve the hive controlled by the elite few.
So few vote because it is not politically correct to question the hive, question morality, question and fight for our freedoms and rights. We have been reduced to a country of sniveling cowards incapable of raising the next generation to preserve this once great and prosperous country.
This devolution of our democratic republic will in the not too distant future result in a fascist dictator. Why else has DHS just purchased 450 million rounds of .40 caliber, hollow point bullets to arm a bunch of glorified baggage checkers?


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Today I watched Lara Croft Tomb Raider and Don't worry he wont' get far by foot. I realized that I am covering my pain and with it my gift with so many false identities.
Sure there is no fixed self and we are always changing, but despite the fact I've fallen out of love with Paris a lot recently, and my MBA self has been scoring points against my bohemian self, it's my "gypsy" self that always wins. All I really want to do is be a gentlewoman explorer. I think that's my real calling, and I'm afraid of it.
I'm afraid to be my real self with the world, to be so intimate as to take off my masks. I am afraid to wear my heart on my sleeve, and make love without labeling as either marriage or a one night stand. I'm afraid to live with "feeling," to let my intuition, and not my fear and practicality and the voice of conventional wisdom win.
I don't know if I will ever really be done living in Paris. Each time I get bored and think there's nothing new left for me, the city shows me a different world which embraces me more tightly. Just when I thought it was time to move out to the suburbs, and who knows, maybe I still will, I went to a club I actually enjoyed. And while I was dancing with one guy, another looked at me with what I thought was envy for my partner, but I realized as I was passing him in the cloakroom that it was actually me that he was sad to see me in the arms of another. Sometimes I feel my beauty like a radiant light. I feel humility at the gift.
I have an intimate friend now, who knows all about me and my ADD and my messy room and many flaws, and he still loves me anyway. He's not my boyfriend, and this is the experience that has taught me not to put too many labels on things. I don't love him like I would hope to someday love my husband, but I am happy to be with him and I miss him when I don't see him. And that my friends is a blessing.
I was filled with fervor to write a post about meeting almost the French guy of my dreams, and then realizing I don't want almost anything and I don't actually want a boyfriend that badly, and I don't want to organize my life around the hope of being a wife and mother and the hope that this will fulfill me.
Recently I've been going through what might be a phase of wishing I was a calm and controlled person and thinking if I changed my location that would fix me, or if I changed my field, or any number of other things.
The truth is that , adult life I think is always going to be hard for me. That's just the way it is. And I've been trying to fit a circle into a square, and most of life is super square, and since I'm intelligent and have so much potential and everything I've always felt like I should be the squarest of squares, but as per a private reference between me and my friend about our teacher who would purposefully choose to cut out cloud shapes from construction paper making every one unique so she wouldn't make a mistake. Mening we are all perfect as we are and God makes no mistakes like Lady Gaga says.
This isn't just a phase. THis is the real me. I'm not going to wake up one day and finally be a good adult. My shit will not come together and then leave me in a much better situation. I do think I will get better at coping and managing.
Also i don't think I'm going to stop liking or valuing travel, or that it will become less important to me than creating wealth or building my career. At least my current career, and any career I do should have travel and international stuff in it.
I"m ready to stop bullshitting myself and really take inventory. Instead of being disappointed at where I am now as opposed to wear I thought I should be and wanted to be at 30, look where I am.
I'm not killing it in the ways I thought I should be in the career or money department, but I do have a very good and steady job and even if I'm still finding myself professionally, I've learned a lot about myself and have really grown as a professional. I've visited 45 countries. I don't have a boyfriend and I'm hopefully not going to get knocked up in the near future, but I have had a lot of wonderful men in my life, even if things didn't work out in such a way that I got a ring on it. And being honest, there's no one I truly knew well and wantedto p t aring on it. Bu tI'm convinced he's out there.


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Cosmic Fowl is the story of James Byrd and his eternal search for the meaning of happiness, in this galaxy and beyond. Many themes reoccur during James search for happiness. A couple of the main themes include, James loathing of Space-truck Drivers, the Feline/Fowl conflict (think Arabs vs. Israeli, on a Coke vs. Pepsi level). Other than those and other reoccurring themes, James encounters are a continuous observation of modern pop culture, the society he lives in and the values that shape it.
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By Astrid Tuttle Winegar When visitors come to Bamfurlong, Mrs. Maggot likes to serve her "healthier" version of a classic shepherd's pie. It's healthier because of the spinach, which is straight out of her garden. Make Maggot's "Mini-Mashers" first, or buy a 24-ounce container of ready-made mashed potatoes and add an egg to it. Or you could use 3 cups ...Read More »
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Middle-earth Menu: "Maggot's Mighty Bacon Mushroom Dish"
By Astrid Tuttle Winegar Now we come to Bamfurlong, which belongs to Famer Maggot and his family. The farm is guarded by some vicious canines named Grip, Fang, and Wolf. Here, the hobbits are treated to a bustling dinner for fourteen. Tolkien writes, "a generous supper was laid on the large table. […] There was beer in plenty, and a ...Read More »
"Gotham" to Premier at Comic-Con and More!
"Gotham" to Premier at Comic-Con and More! by A.D. Poole On Monday, June 30, 2014, DC Comics and Comic-Con revealed that DC and Warner Brothers will partner for a special WBTV/DC Entertainment Saturday Night, featuring the World Premier of Gotham on July 26 at Comic-Con 2014. In addition to the premier pilot episode of Gotham, Comic-Con goers will be treated ...Read More »
Cool Like Bombadillo
(Tom Bombadil by The Brothers Hildebrandt) J.R.R. Tolkien's character of Tom Bombadil was based on one of the author's beloved childhood toys—a doll that accidentally got flushed down a toilet. Many Tolkien aficionados wish that the enigmatic inhabitant of the Old Forest had stayed in that loo, never to resurface in Tolkien's subconscious. I'm not one of those Bombadillo bashers, ...Read More »
From the Shire to Your Plate: "Hild's Mushroom Bacon Dish of Might"
Hild's Mushroom Bacon Dish of Might by Astrid Winegar Tolkien fans will recognize this as the "Mighty Bacon Mushroom Dish" served by Farmer Maggot to the four hobbits. This is the ultimate comfort-food dish and would win a Top Chef challenge, if there ever were such a contest to invent the perfect hobbit dish…you never know; it could happen! Hild's ...Read More »


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Fund Administrator - Leading Wealth Management Firm
|Melbourne CBD, Victoria
|Contract Type:
|Banking & Financial Services
|AU$65000.00 - AU$75000.00 per annum + Super
The Client
My client is a large wealth management firm who offer a diverse range of products to both retail and institutional investors. With a proven track record of performing above industry standards, they are highly respected within the industry and are often listed as an employer of choice. This in part is due to their supportive culture and commitment to offering internal career progression
Due to continued strong performance, they currently seek a motivated and highly talented Client Service Analyst to join their small but successful team.
This is a unique role as you will gain exposure to all areas of the business, including the front office, a wide product portfolio and you can expect to be rewarded with a first class salary and bonus and a challenging and rewarding role.
The Role
- Account opening including the completion of all KYC / AML checks to confirm eligibility.
- Investigate money laundering alerts or transactions considered suspicious in line with AML compliance regulations.
- Screen new applications against sanctions and adverse news and identify risks
- Maintain, manage and resolve issues through direct contact with advisers, desk assistants and all areas of operations.
- Prepare case files on high risk applications and present to the AML committee.
- Identify system / process improvement initiatives and play a key role in business change projects
The Candidate
Successful candidates will have:
- At least 18 months experience in investment operations from within either a Fund Management, Wealth Management, Custody or Superannuation environment.
- Exposure to AML / KYC compliance will be highly regarded.
- A proven track record of performing above company and self-set targets.
- A calm, considered and professional attitude with the confidence to take ownership of your work.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with senior business people.
- Strong attention to detail
To be considered for the role please APPLY NOW and I will provide feedback on your application as soon as possible.
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What not to do on a digital community
Now this story requires some back story but is important for an important point in tight knit digital communities and why you should never assume students are social media experts.
A few years back I was a member of the Brunel Climbing club, and every year I could I would try to go to Annual Dinner. Every year though that I went there was a major accident. The first year a member went to clip in his rope only to fall, get his arm caught in the rope as he fell and was left hanging from his arm (causing permanent scaring). The second year a student luckily had a helmet on when there was a rock fall and her head was saved, but the helmet was almost split in two. The final trip involved a friend being dropped by a fresher leading to a shattered wrist.
The events that lead to that event involved
- a committee who decided to go to a seperate site to the freshers and non-committee members they were there to protect,
- a non committee member having to talk to the indoor climbing centre that everyone had completed a basic belay course and on a leading course
- myself and the finally injured other ex-member climbing by ourselves a number of times while all the other climbers were slowly getting ready.
- finding one of the freshers on their own and asking if he wanted to climb with us (as everyone else had paired off)
- After his first climb (and him claiming he was about to climb 6a-c climbs and a great belayer and showing he understood the basics with the rope) offered to belay my partner so I could rest after a tiring climb.
- When my partner had reached the top of the wall he began to lower her only to completely let go of the rope when he panicked when he realised she was descending too fast.
- Everyone panicked while we got an ambulance (luckily the fallen victim is a health professional and there was a doctor climbing behind us) and people ran off to inform the non-committee member leading the trip and I called the committee members who had headed to an wall else where. The non-comittee member who had lead the trip to the indoor wall was informed and cried out "Why did no one tell you he's not safe! He didn't pass his belaying test!" Other current members also confirmed his inability to belay and that they were holding their breathe when originally the centre was going to make everyone show their belaying abilities before being able to enter as they knew he and another student would fail.
- As someone who had an open ticket from where we were (and not a current member) I went with my broken companion to hospital with her s shaped wrist to find it was shattered.
- She asked me there to make a statement of exactly what happened that day in case she needed to take any legal action against the centre. Once i returned I started it right away while everything was fresh and sent it to her to use.
A few weeks later she told me her lawyer was taking action against the SU because the fault was actually with them rather than the centre as they not only had all but one committee member been at the other site (and the only committee member present was not trained in anyway to handle the situation or leading the group), technically lying to the centre or their "test" not being to a suitable level or warning non members of capabilities of its members who were also on the trip. There were a number of other issues but based on the statements provided from myself and others.
When the SU found out that the action was against them statements from current students started to be removed on their request, with some current students coming to me in tears sometimes because of the bullying they had received from the club and the SU about making their time at the University difficult. As you can understand they had to do what was best for them but as the only graduated member and only witness to the whole event the only statement that remained was mine that was written on the day of the event stating what happened with no sway against the SU. Nicki was asked not so politely to leave the club's Facebook group, talk to members or even return to the ex-bums group which has no association to the SU. The treatment to Nicki while shocking was expected as they were trying to protect themselves.
So that was over a year, so why is this important today and why does it involve digital communities? Earlier today a girl asked if she could join the society even though she will be studying at a separate University but living locally. Based on my experience of that day, having worked as a Clubs and Societies Coordinator at Bournemouth SU and all of the other accidents I was very cautious with my response with "No due to insurance issues, especially after what happened at annual dinner a few years ago". I was clear to not be specific but was clear enough to give an answer of that there is a reason and a consequence to why it is not possible. I also updated her on how girls often arrange an out of lesson training session so there are no boys about trying to show off or distract.
A minute later my comment is removed and replaced with one claiming it was for "clarity" claiming this is a group for the BUMs and not for the wall and the answer giving instead being unclear just stating to go to another group (with no link). As this is a group that is normally very kind and welcoming I responded again commenting on the "clarity" and repeating about girls often grouping together.
It isn't long till I get a private message that is full of slander and incorrect information, but also poor community engagement. Tom Mulder, tells me off for even pointing to that accident (and later to any accident occurring ever), especially when I'm apparently suing the Student Union (having not met with a lawyer apart from a networking event) and trying to use it as a play to win over support for my case (which doesn't exist).
Annoyed at the slander, rude approach and poor management of the whole affair I make him aware that I in no way was trying to cause problems, not suing anyone, or was happy with the approach that he has taken. I gave advice from managing social media campaigns and profiles for so many organisations on how to manage issues in the future so not to annoy any one else. I even apologuise for being annoyed but stated that I just wanted to set the record straight only to have a backlash of even more slander, rude and horrendous messages which included claims that the incident was both mine and Nicki's fault, that I had been personally chasing students to make statements that were full of lies in the weeks that followed the incident, my own employment history and expertise questioned and finally impolitely asked to leave the group.
For someone who has over 6 years of social media experience, with so many successful campaigns under my belt, my own profile clearly stating my experience working in Student Unions, even the clear insults to my knowledge and experience in those fields was mocked and tossed a side while claims that could not be at all feasible.
For someone not even holding a rope, up a rope was who was resting her tired muscles at the time while the accident in questioned happened… I am still trying to get round how this accident was my fault? Or how I was able to chase students for fake statements when I have talked to very few people who were there since it happened due to living over 100 miles away and having a lot on my plate at the time. I am struggling even more that he still thought I was taking action against the Student Union and the club when I have never met a lawyer since the accident other than to take their photograph at a fundraising event for work or over a sex tape scandal I had to manage at another job.
So here is a student who, rather than taking critism on how to manage issues and communities, he starts using slander and lies instead, sending three messages, each one filled with more and more vile lies and mockery and this is not a stand a long case. Yes this is the first where I have had emotional ties due to the wonderful years I have spent with the club learning about a wonderful sport and about amazing people but I have seen so many more students and graduates like this at the helm of a social media platform and group.
So why do so many companies still continue to hire graduates just because they have their own Facebook or Twitter account? Even as I was leaving an organisation, I was shocked when I requested that clear social media experience was important for the new candidate for the CEO to come out with "But all students know how to use social media, right?"
A clear answer is no. If you are going to hire a graduate at least look for someone who has done a marketing course or has clear examples of campaigns that they have run for societies and groups. As social media exploded when I started University, there are so many 25-27 year olds that will have a much better idea of how campaigns evolve and grow, but also where to look for the next trends, or even how we found ways to push the rules.
So I hope that someone reads this and finds one story that will make them really consider who they are hiring to be the first point of contact that your customers face, especially when so many like my self will go to Twitter before calling the complaints line!


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I want to thank everyone for your support and advice concerning my previous post. To be honest, I was surprised by the amount of kindness and tips I received. Since then, I have been eating well and have cut back on the amount I eat and even though there aren't any visible changes (at least to my mind's eye), I feel a lot better about myself. That's not to say that I'm not self-conscious, I still am but I just feel healthier. Hopefully, I'll be able to continue eating better and exercising some self-restraint (or actually just start exercising) so I'll be able to achieve my goal of being comfortable with my body again. Thanks everyone, you've been extremely supportive and helpful!
So let's move onto the topic of this post which is a new San-x character! It's called Zombbet but I'm not sure if that's referring to one particular character or if it's the name of a character line.
Zombbet: Army of Zombie Rabbits?
As the name suggests, it's a group of zombies and they look like zombie rabbits. I wonder what gaji gaji means...maybe it's a noise they make?
Story of Zombbet
I don't know the story of Zombbet but just from looking at the pictures, it looks like they're really slow since the turtle is faster than them. They want to inject something in themselves so that they'll be faster?
And the picture in #3 looks like one rabbit is infecting the other rabbit and then turns it into a zombie! If anyone knows the proper story of these characters, do let me know instead of my strange speculations.
The first couple of times I saw this picture, I thought the earless rabbit was farting but I think it's a speech bubble.
Different Zombett Characters
I like the old yellow one. It also looks like a dog and it's so cute, minus the flies coming out of its mouth.
So according to modes4u, these are the Zombbet plushes San-x will be releasing. I like the earless one the best but to be honest, I find all these zombie rabbits to be creepy rather than cute. I'm not too crazy about this new line but at least San-x is still continuing to make new characters!
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eSports News: EU LCS Summer Split Start Date Announced
With the Mid-Season Invitational 2017 finals coming this weekend from Brazil, the start date for the EU LCS Summer split has been announced.
Thursday 1st June will see the beginning of the second half of the season in which teams will battle it out to qualify for the World Championships later this year. Teams have to lock in their rosters for the coming split by May 23rd in order to ensure their teams and players are able to compete.
Interestingly due to Fnatic Academy and Misfits Academy qualifying, both of these teams will have to be under new ownership for the coming split. After this the drafts for groups A and B will be performed on 26th May which will then allow games to be scheduled.
G2 will be looking to carry forward their Spring split form into the Summer and competing competitively against the world's best in the MSI will have certainly have kept them sharp. Having finished third in the group stage G2 now face Team WE (LPL) in order to attempt to seal a spot in the final against either The Flash Wolves (LMS) or MSI title holders SKT (LCK).
Based on the games so far in the MSI, this weekend's best of five matches certainly shouldn't be missed.
More info on matches can be found here.


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Maciste contre la reine des Amazones — original title
AKA — Amazon Golden Temple; AKA — The Lustful Amazon; AKA — Yuka
- Directed by - Jesús Franco
- Starring - Wal Davis, Alice Arno, Robert Woods, Montserrat Prous
- Written by - Jesús Franco
The Lustful Amazons (1974) — In medieval France, traveler Pygar tells he-man Karzan (Maciste in the French version) of his recent journey to a place called Antigua, and of its entire community of Amazons promising undreamed of sexual satisfaction to any man who comes upon them. More importantly, Pygar tells of a fortune in gold. Karzan/Maciste, is persuaded to undertake the journey in search of riches, unaware that Pygar is in collusion with the Amazon Queen to actually deliver Maciste as a slave stud to help rejuvenate the race. The expedition is ambushed, Maciste is placed into the Amazons' service, and Pygar, along with one of the Amazon women, Yuka, attempt to swipe a fortune in gold for themselves.
The Lustful Amazons DVD is manufactured on demand when ordered and ships worldwide! Important: This title has been compiled from the best-quality video master currently available and has not been remastered or restored. The print transfer is supplied on premium Taiyo Yuden DVD-R with thermal print in a clear plastic wallet.


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Directions: Head to Pacific City on the Oregon Coast and get onto Cape Kiwanda Drive. Follow it down to the public parking areas near the beach.
From the parking area head down towards the beach. Take a right and head for the large dune right in front of you. Go left on the dune where it's less steep and hike up to the top. Once up at the top you will have great views of the beach below, Pacific City, and the Haystack out in the ocean. There is an interesting cave that makes quite the noise when large waves come crashing in. You can go farther up the dune to get even better views as well. There is a lot to explore up here so make sure you give yourself enough time to see everything!
There is a cable fence that runs along the top and while we were here there was a Ranger walking along the fence letting people know that it is allowed to cross the fence, but he was warning that it's very dangerous near the edges. He flat out didn't recommend going down towards the cave. Many people have fallen at Cape Kiwanda and there are a lot of clothespins clipped to the fence with memorials written on them for those who have died. The day before an 8 foot chunk had fallen into the ocean, the edges are very unstable.
We did cross the fence at the large flat area, but didn't go anywhere near the sides. We saw a lot of people standing right on the sides and down by the cave. We do NOT recommend doing this. Please listen to the Ranger and stay where it's safe.
We saw plenty of seabirds, and a deer munching on some bushes on a ledge. Whales have been spotted during the summer months but we didn't see any on our trip. We were surprised to see paintbrush, clover, and salal blooming, it was a nice treat!
Cape Kiwanda is a VERY popular place and definitely shows some signs of over loving. Please respect the area and pack out anything you brought with you.
Distance: .5 – 2 miles, depends how much exploring you do (easy)
Elevation: 240 feet (easy)
Pet Friendly: Yes
Good For: All ages
Bathrooms: No
Parking Fee: None
Seasons: All
Popular: Yes year round
Warnings: Falling


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The smart TV that is currently being reported as Samsung's main entry to the annual technology festival that is the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has now been given further 'details', with the set reportedly due to be the latest to join the 'Ultra-High Definition' trade and simultaneously making their mark as one of the largest, with a proposed 110-inch set.
The product (larger than the one included in their previously-rumoured plans) would be revealed at the CES 2013 event in Las Vegas (USA) next month (scheduled dates 8-11 January), and will enable the South Korean company to show off what they believe to be the 'best-ever definition and design' of a TV set in history.
An 'anonymous tipster' (also described as a 'Samsung official') is said to have described the plans to South Korean news site MK News: "At next year's CES to be open on January 8 in Las Vegas, Samsung will have its 110-inch UHD TV on display. Not to mention ultra-sized screen, our UHD TV will boast the best-ever definition and design that you haven't experienced before."
If the product is revealed, the Samsung (who are said to have dropped their plans for revealing a new smartphone at the show) would be joining a club which includes a number of other high-profile members mainly from Asia, including inaugural standard-bearers LG, Panasonic, Sony, and Sharp, all of whom have already unleashed their large-sized '4K' TV sets on the global market.
While it is unclear whether the TV set will be one that can prove to have a 'reasonable'-looking launch cost or decent features compared to their connected rivals, Samsung will at least be able to take solace in the fact that a 110-inch Ultra-High Definition TV set is something that Apple have definitely not got a patent on, though if Maltese researchers are correct, that may be the least of their concerns with operating a connected TV set…


text: Cyber–attacks: why any business may be at risk and five possible ways to address the risksMarch 11, 2016 Vanessa Coiteux In this article, cross-posted on our Canadian Technology Law blog, Stikeman Elliott's Vanessa Coiteux reminds us that the risk of cyber-attack is by no means confined to businesses in certain industries. She identifies five cybersecurity risk factors that apply to most or all businesses and discusses how to address them. These observations will be of particular interest to corporate directors who, as the article notes, increasingly have to take the risk of cyber-attacks into account – including in situations where the acquisition or sale of a business is being contemplated. "This is not a big public company!" "This is not a financial institution or a retail company!" "There must be more valuable information to hack out there!" "Putting cybersecurity measures in place is costly!" These are just some of the reasons why some companies do not think of themselves as at risk for a cyber-attack and are reluctant to address the full range of cybersecurity risks. However, the conception of cybersecurity risk underlying these comments is outdated: in a highly-connected world where almost every business uses cellphones, computers or electronic payment systems, this line of thinking can lead to a security oversight that ends up costing the business financially, reputationally, or both. The reality of 2016 is that, regardless of its size or industry, any business may be at risk of a cyber-attack. Recently, interest in cybersecurity has skyrocketed amongst board of directors and executives. According to a survey conducted in 2015 by the information security organization ISACA,[1] among the global business and IT professionals from 129 countries who responded, 86% believe that cyber-attacks are among the three biggest risks faced by organizations today. Their concern regarding cyber-attacks is understandable, as the costs and risks associated with cybersecurity have increased tremendously in the last few years.[2] For example, a 2016 PwC survey indicated that cybersecurity-related incidents had increased by 160% on a year-over-year basis.[3] In this article, we will focus on five risk factors related to cybersecurity and five corresponding ways to minimize the risk of a cyber-attack. Part I – Five Risk Factors Thinking It Cannot Happen Blindly believing that cybersecurity is not a concern can be problematic as it may condition management into not investigating whether there are any real concerns. According to the 2015 ISACA survey, only 46% of professionals expect a cyber-attack to strike their organization in the coming year, although a staggering 86% of professionals believe that it is one of the biggest threats that their organization is facing. Hence, there is a great discrepancy between how many professionals see cyber-attacks as a threat and how many actually think it will happen to their organization. In order to determine if cybersecurity risks should be a concern, the management of a business should consider the three fundamental functions of cybersecurity, namely: confidentiality, integrity and availability. Confidentiality: This refers to important or sensitive information that a business wants to keep confidential and private and to which only certain people or systems should be given access to. Does the business keep electronic copies of contracts, call for tenders, bids, lists of employees, credit card numbers, personal identifiable information and so forth? Or, more generally, does the business have any electronic information that stakeholders would not want to be disclosed to the public? Integrity: This refers to the integrity of the business' systems and its consistency and trustworthiness over time to keep information assets complete, intact and uncorrupted. Are the IT systems secure? Does the business use different types of identification methods (biometry or security tokens, for example)? Do its employees have access to their e-mails on their phones or remote access to their computers? Does management have absolute confidence in the integrity of their systems at all times? Availability: This relates to the importance of having all IT systems available for the continued operation of the business. Can the business operate without access to Internet or e-mails for a few hours, a day, two days or a week? Can the business operate without access to the information stored on its hardware? How long can the business continue to operate if it lost control of its cyber infrastructure? If there are any concerns regarding any of the above functions, the management of a business should consider cybersecurity as a risk to be discussed with its legal and cybersecurity professionals. Failing To Understand Where The Risks Are Coming From Understanding issues with the business' cyber infrastructure is a key component in assessing cybersecurity risks. Being aware of malware, viruses or intrusions, service provider failures, physical security deficiencies (loss or theft of device or equipment), misuse of mobile devices, insider sabotage or misuse or failure of cloud applications is extremely important in detecting and reacting to a cyber-attack. Otherwise, the management of a business risks learning about a cyber-attack on the business' system from a third party such as a supplier or customer which may lead to reputational damage and the loss of goodwill for the business. Failing To Take Into Account The Human Factor – The Weakest Link When it comes to cybersecurity, "human factor" is the elephant in the room. More and more cyber criminals manipulate unsuspecting employees to gain access to an organization's confidential information. This method of exploitation, known as social engineering, is one of the most common ways of effecting a cyber-breach. According to a 2015 report, 95% of all espionage attacks that occurred in 2015 involved a practice known as a phishing scam which consists of tricking individuals into divulging sensitive information via a website link or through direct response, such as an email.[4] For example, one can easily imagine the situation where all of the employees of a business receive an e-mail from an unknown source containing either a document or a link and a plausible reason as to why the document should be opened or the link should be clicked on.[5] Is management confident that all of the business' employees would never open such a document or click on such a link? The consequences of even having just one employee inadvertently open the document or click on the link could be disastrous. For example, the business could be out of its e-mail server for numerous days. The fact is that hackers, phishers and malware are sophisticated and can harm, slow down or even paralyze a business. Underestimating The Importance Of Preparedness Another way a business may be at risk is if its management team underestimates the importance of being prepared. Being prepared involves both having a plan to prevent cybersecurity breach (pre-attack plan) and a plan on how to respond to a cybersecurity breach should it materialize (incident response plan). The importance of having both such plans in place is sometimes underestimated by the management of a business even though the consequences of not having such plans can be serious, and can include damages and fines imposed by courts and regulators. For more on this topic, see our previous article on cybersecurity. Blindly Believing That The Business Has Adequate Insurance Coverage In Canada, the cyber insurance market and its products are relatively new and still developing and evolving. As such, navigating through multiple policies, from general commercial liability policies, to errors and omissions, to network security and privacy policies can often be challenging. One common oversight is believing that traditional policies will provide the business with adequate coverage in case of a cybersecurity breach or a cyber-attack. In general, such policies may only cover some of the risks associated with cybersecurity. Most of the time, data and other non-tangible goods that can be stolen in a cyber-attack may not be covered, meaning that many businesses may not understand the true cost of a cyber-attack to their bottom line. The true cost may not be negligible considering that cybercrime costs an aggregate of US $375 to $575 billion dollars every year globally[6] and that according to a 2015 study by the Ponemon Institute, the average consolidated cost of a data breach in Canada was CAD $5.32 million dollars per occurrence. To illustrate, imagine the situation where an employee takes a USB key containing over 1000 customer files in order to work from home, puts the USB key in his car and on his way home stops for lunch, then comes back to the car, and the USB key is gone. Traditional policies would normally cover the tangible object, the USB key itself. However, what is on the USB key and clearly what is more valuable, the intangible (the data), is typically not covered. Any damages associated with such a loss of data would also generally not be covered and could be devastating both from a reputational and a financial perspective. Part II – Five Ways To Address The Risk Of A Cyber-Attack There is no way to guarantee 100% protection against cyber-attacks but cyber risks can be controlled and mitigated by any business. Whether each of the following methods is appropriate or necessary for a given business will depend on management's appreciation of the facts and circumstances surrounding the business. Consider Raising Awareness Raising awareness with regards to cybersecurity within the entire business may minimize the risk of a cyber-attack. As mentioned in our previous article, cybersecurity is not only an IT issue. It is becoming an enterprise-wide issue that can require an interdisciplinary approach, including comprehensive governance commitment to ensure that all aspects of the business are aligned to support effective cybersecurity practices as well as regular training of all stakeholders including employees. For example, businesses can raise awareness by educating employees on common ways to gain entry to the business' system, such as phishing and phony e-mails, which in turn may reduce the likelihood that its employees will become attack vectors, the term commonly used in the industry to describe the means by which a hacker gains access to the business' network. Indeed, proper training can help reduce some of the risks associated with human factor. To that effect, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) issued in December 2015 a Cybersecurity Best Practice Guide. Although the guide is designed for IIROC dealer members, it contains several tips and guidelines that could be useful for any private or public company that wishes to raise awareness internally. Furthermore, to raise awareness, a business can conduct various tests on its cybersecurity infrastructure to determine its vulnerability to cyber-attacks, either in-house or through the use of an external security service. Cybersecurity professionals from external firms, such as most of the large accounting firms, employ a wide array of tests that they can conduct on your systems to determine your vulnerability to an attack. The two most common tests are the "White box" and "Black box" tests. In a "White box" test, cybersecurity professionals will require some information on the business, examine its systems and determine its vulnerabilities by simulating a cyber-attack. In a "Black box" test, cybersecurity professionals will act as if they were hackers, meaning that they will not require any information or examine the business' cyber infrastructure before trying to hack into it; they will only simulate an attack to determine where and how its system is vulnerable and what kind of information would have been stolen or compromised had it been a real attack. Consider Adopting a Robust Policy Targeted at Employees In addition to raising awareness, another way a business may address the risks associated with human factor is by elaborating a comprehensive policy that informs employees on how to deal with the business' technology, its devices, its web applications (including email) and its electronic information as well as any personal devices that come into contact with the business' IT infrastructure. In elaborating such a policy, management may consider: using language that is easily understood by all employees – not only technology or security specialists; specifying what constitutes intellectual property, confidential information, sensitive business information, and other assets which the policy seeks to protect; emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity and explaining the potential risks to allow employees to understand what is "at stake" by using real life examples to which employees can relate to; specifying what can or cannot be done with the business' technology, devices, web applications (including email) and electronic information; specifying who is responsible for the policy specifically or cybersecurity generally; specifying the hierarchy of who to contact if there are any questions or incidents as well as how to contact such persons; and specifying the costs and consequences to the business and individual employees who fail to respect the policy. In order to ensure that such policy is an effective tool, a business may consider regularly reinforcing its application through information sessions and internal communications (i.e. emails, videos, portal) and its compliance through proper audit and monitoring. Furthermore, before drafting or adopting a cybersecurity policy, a business may consider using guidelines provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in its Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity. The framework provides many practical and interesting tools and ideas for implementing, maintaining and managing robust cybersecurity policies and processes. Consider Employing Safeguards in Contracting Processes One of the major subjects treated by recent guidelines from regulators throughout Canada and the United States is third-party services and suppliers' contracts. In fact, "the number of security incidents at companies attributed to partners suppliers and third-party vendors has risen consistently, year on year".[7] A business may wish to consider employing safeguards in its contracting process such as: developing policies designed to assess and verify third party service provider's or supplier's cybersecurity infrastructure's performance; exercising careful due diligence before entering into an agreement with third party service provider or supplier; assessing the kind of information that the third party service provider or supplier will have access to and identifying such information as confidential and protected information in the contract with that party;. requiring the third party service provider or supplier to provide adequate representations, warranties and covenants regarding its cybersecurity processes (including ongoing and regular testing and improvements) so as to have a contractual recourse in case of a cybersecurity breach that is attributable to the third-party service provider or supplier; giving priority to third-party service providers or suppliers that have rigorous cybersecurity policies in place, as these relationships ultimately influence a business' risk profile and, where applicable, the premium of a business' cyber insurance policy; and assessing whether its cyber insurance policy provides it with adequate coverage in case of a cybersecurity breach that is attributable to the third party service provider or supplier. Consider The Need For Cybersecurity Insurance Insurers in Canada recently started to provide clients with the possibility of subscribing to stand-alone cyber insurance policies, either by directly underwriting with insurers or through a brokerage firm. Cyber insurance is modular; there are various cybersecurity policies (information security and privacy liability, privacy breach response, media liability, just to name a few) that can be adapted to a business' needs. To better understand the type of insurance a business needs, insurers and/or brokers will typically circulate a questionnaire comprising of 40 to 50 questions to identify a business' strengths and weaknesses. Generally, the more robust the cybersecurity infrastructure and governance structure of a business, the less expensive the premium it will have to pay. Also, management may consider consulting with legal professionals and cybersecurity specialists to help them with the process of subscribing to a cyber insurance policy. Many problems may arise from cyber insurance policies if they are not reviewed by seasoned professionals. For instance, the way one circumscribes the definition of "sensitive information" in a policy is very important because it might exclude some of the key assets and/or data of the business. Another example is that cyber-attacks are sometimes state sponsored or otherwise and therefore may be excluded if it falls under the classic "terrorism" exclusion. Additionally, exclusions must carefully be examined when dealing with a traditional policy. Consider Legal Disclosure Obligationsa) Digital Privacy Act In addition to continuous disclosure obligations of listed issuers, which we have already discussed in a previous article on cybersecurity, management may wish to consider legal disclosure obligations related to a cyber-attack. In June 2015, the Digital Privacy Act (DPA), was adopted to amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)[8] to, among other things, require organizations to notify the Privacy Commissioner and affected individuals of any breach of security safeguards involving personal information under an organization's control, if it "reasonable in the circumstances to believe that the breach creates a real risk of significant harm to the individual". A business can be fined up to $100,000 if it fails to inform customers of the breach in a timely manner. In addition, the DPA will require that organizations keep and maintain a record of every breach of security safeguards involving personal information under the organization's control. Even though the obligation to notify will not come into force until related regulations are adopted, the adoption of the DPA itself sends a message to business and organizations to be vigilant. b) Various United States Bills Adopted or Proposed A first bill to adopt the Cybersecurity Disclosure Act of 2015 was proposed by Senators Reed and Collins of the U.S. Senate on December 17, 2015. The bill purports to promote transparency in the oversight of cybersecurity risks of publicly traded companies. In the form of "comply-or-explain", this bill proposes to require public issuers to disclose which member of its board has cybersecurity expertise or explain why such expertise is not deemed necessary at the board level. As of today, nothing of this nature has been proposed in Canada but it will be interesting to follow any development regarding the proposed U.S. bill in the coming year, as there is always the potential that Canadian regulators may follow suit. The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 was adopted on December 28, 2015. This new act gives companies legal immunity if they share data threats and defensive measures with the federal government. As of today, no equivalent act has been adopted in Canada. * * * In conclusion, navigating the cybersecurity world is not always an easy task. From the testing of cyber infrastructure, to the education of employees, to the drafting of agreements with third-party service providers and suppliers, to selecting a cyber-insurance policy, many questions and uncertainties may arise. Being ready is key to fighting the cyber war. With trusted professionals at its side, a business may find that addressing this risk may be easier than it seems. The author would like to thank Tania Djerrahian and Jérémie Ste-Marie for their contribution to this article. [1] See ISACA's 2015 Global Cybersecurity Status Report. The survey was conducted with 3,439 business and IT professionals from 129 countries including Canada. [2] See Fraser Institute, "Cybersecurity Challenges: For Canada and the United States", March 2015, p. 17. [3] See PwC's Global State of Information Security (GSISS) Survey 2016. [4] Verizon Data Breach Investigations Reports, 2013-2015. [5] According to the Government of Canada, 156 million phishing emails are sent every day, 16 million make it through filters, 8 million are opened, 800,000 links are clicked and 80,000 persons fall for a scam every day. Visit http://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/nfgrphcs/nfgrphcs-2012-10-11-en.aspx for more info. [6] See McAfee, "Net Losses: Estimating the Global Cost of Cybercrime", Center for Strategic and International Studies, June 2014 and Fraser Institute, "Cybersecurity Challenges: For Canada and the United States", March 2015. [7] IIROC, Cybersecurity Best Practices Guide, 2015. [8] PIPEDA applies to organizations under the federal jurisdiction and does not apply in provinces that have privacy legislation deemed substantially similar to the PIPEDA by the federal government. Currently, only Québec, Alberta and British Columbia are in such position. DISCLAIMER: This publication is intended to convey general information about legal issues and developments as of the indicated date. It does not constitute legal advice and must not be treated or relied on as such. Please read our full disclaimer at www.stikeman.com/legal-notice.


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Spotify "paying labels well", music exec reveals
Streaming music service Spotify is already providing a healthy revenue stream for record labels, according to a UK music executive.
There has been speculation that Spotify was doomed to implode thanks to rising costs and not enough revenue, but it seems that the music industry is happy with its perfomance and views it as a sustainable business model.
Rob Wells, the senior vice-president of Digital for Universal Music Group, has today revealed that Spotify is returning good revenues to the labels that have invested in it. As reported by The Telegraph, Wells revealed some of the details behind the way the service pays out to labels. It appears that in the UK and Spain royalties are paid out for every song streamed, whereas elsewhere labels get paid a more general share of revenue from advertising and premium account subscriptions.
Interestingly, Wells revealed that only 10 to 12% of users per territory need to be premium subscribers in order to make a profit there. In the UK and Spain this hasn't been achieved yet despite the service's popularity. Spotify recently returned to 'invite only' status in the UK in order to control user numbers.
This take on Spotify's health starkly contradicts previous analysis that suggested Spotify was making a €5.5 million loss every month. Spotify may be performing extremely well for labels precisely because of how much it's paying out, leading in turn to an unsustainable loss. Rob Wells' reported declaration that Spotify is "sustainable" certainly looks on shaky ground in that respect.
Despite planning to launch Spotify in the hugely important US market last year, this still hasn't happened. There is speculation that the business model will be tweaked for US launch, perhaps ditching the option for advertising funded free streaming altogether.
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- http://superdupergames.org/rules/archimedes.pdf (as implemented here)
- http://raeside.home.mchsi.com/files/archimedes.pdf (the official rules, currently the same as above)
This game looks very interesting from the rules, but the one game I've played revealed a big flaw: two evenly matched players can easily play forever. There is nothing much one can do against a good defense.
Maybe making pieces move like chess knights (but still burn in the same way) would make this a better game?
- Who left the above notes? Care to expand on it?
I did (fritzd on the server). I, tentatively, take it back. I got thoroughly beaten in my second game, so then the theory of the day was that the first player has an overwhelming advantage. That theory is now evaporating in my third game (against the player who beat me in my second game, I'm playing second again). I'll write some more comments after some more play…
OK, I now think this game is brilliant. It certainly takes a while to get the hang of it though. If a player can get both of the two non-anchor corners he has a very big advantage. If the first move takes one of the corners the second player can't grab the other corner. This makes it seem as if the first player has an overwhelming advantage. The first puzzle to solve is therefore where the second player should make his first move. I think I have a good candidate but it needs a few more games… I'm still learning but it is a fascinating journey! :)


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