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OKD Resumes Operations Following Hack
By Petr Dubinsky
OKD has resumed mining operations in its mines in Karviná, which closed on Monday after hackers took down the company's computer network. The resumption of mining was possible after the creation of a separate internal computer network necessary for security.
OKD created a fully functional separate network during the Christmas holidays in cooperation with external companies that provide the computer network.
The first malicious code attack on the company came on Friday, 20 December. The purpose was to create an entry point, which then helped on Sunday 22 December around 22:00 major attack. The virus attacked and paralyzed the entire infrastructure of the company.
But the safety of miners, according to the company, did not threaten. Sensors that monitor the occurrence of methane underground are routed separately outside the network, and so even after the hacker attack did not stop working.
OKD will have to format all stations again and restore data from backups, which will take weeks, maybe months.
The OKD mining company is the only black coal producer in the Czech Republic. Coal mines in the Karviná region in the ČSA, Darkov, ČSM-Sever and ČSM-Jih mines. The company has been owned by the state through Prisko since last year. Around 8500 people now work with contractor workers in the Karviná mines. In 2018 OKD had a net profit of 1.29 billion crowns. This year it will end up in a loss, which will probably reach several hundred million crowns.

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Four young Newton Obama superstars were honored by the NDCC during the fall of 2008, and ended up meeting our state delegation and Governor Deval Patrick. You can read about their incredible feats below. Great work to these young Dems!
Gabe Dreyer began volunteering with the Obama Campaign before the Primary election when he was a 14 year old 8th grader at Day Middle School. He made so many calls on MyBo that he was in third place on the list for Obama calls placed to NY on MyBo. He came to the staging location in Newton that Rory was running. He brought a friend and made calls for 2 days. He was staggeringly articulate for someone his age. Months later Rory, then MA HS GOTV coordinator, contacted Gabe and he volunteered to be GOTV Captain for NNHS. With her support, he made a significant contribution to GOTV by organizing over 20 NNHS students where he was now a freshman. They made over 2000 phone calls in two separate days and sent many canvassers to NH.
Ben Chesler , a senior at NSHS, began volunteering in summer of 2008. He came to a phonebank at Iris Bagwell's home in August. Several other callers commented on his poise and knowledge that evening. By the end of the phonebank he was inspired and looked into running a phonebank of his own, for students only. Three weeks later he did indeed host a phonebank entirely run and "staffed" by high school students. He managed food, data entry, tallying, etc. He continued to participate in other Newton phonebanks, and eventually took over the training function at the Bagwell's operation. Later Ben also volunteered to be the GOTV Captain for NSHS. Like Gabe, he jumped at the chance and began to organize NSHS immediately. He organized about 30 NSHS students and made over 2000 calls in two days. They also sent a substantial group of canvassers to NH.
Rory Clark began to volunteer with the Obama Campaign during the NH Primary. She was an Obama intern at the Peteborough, NH office for the two weeks before the NH primary election. A full-time freshman student at Tufts, Rory still found time to volunteer in MA as well. She was asked by the campaign to run one of the two Newton staging locations for the Feb 5 MA primary for GOTV. As staging location director, she ran both canvassing and phonebanks from a home in Newton for 4 days. Obama did not carry MA, but he won in Newton by 17 votes. Rory then volunteered at the RI Obama headquarters. After completing her freshman year, she applied to the Obama Campaign to be an Organizing Fellow. She was accepted into the Fellowship program and spent the summer working as a Fellow in the Seattle, WA at the 43rd Legislative District headquarters. There she registered voters, ran phonebanks, canvasses and houwe parties. This fall she volunteered at Obama MA headquarters in Charlestown, where she was the MA GOTV High School Coordinator. In this role, she organized HS students across the state, helping them run phonebanks and canvasses for GOTV and was responsible for thousands of calls to NH and other swing states. She also took on several speaking roles for the Campaign, including helping to train 233 volunteers at Camp Obama.
Geneva Boyer was a creative visibility and fundraising star during the Campaign for Change. A senior at the Cambridge School in Weston, Geneva designed, produced and sold a line of Barack Obama earrings which became popular throughout Newton and around the nation. One hundred percent of profits from the sales of her earrings went directly to Barack Obama's campaign. Geneva built her own web site, gobamagear.com, helped start new "gobamagear" chapters across the country, was featured in the Newton TAB and became a sensation in her home town of Newton. During the campaign Geneva inspired many with her creativity and helped raise thousands of dollars for Barack Obama's presidential campaign. In addition to running a booming earring business, Geneva found time to canvass in New Hampshire and attend phone banks here in Newton.
These 4 young Obama volunteers from Newton were honored at the Victory Party on December 10th and visited the State House on December 22nd where they were hosted by the Newton legislative delegation including Representatives Ruth Balser and Peter Koutoujian. They then met with Governor Deval Patrick.


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After the case went public, there were heated debates on domestic violence all across the country.
Melanie Lim | December 5, 2019 @ 11:30 pm
In July 2018, three Russian sisters killed their 57-year-old father, Mikhail Khachaturyan, as he slept in his armchair at their flat in northern Moscow, BBC reports.
The girls stabbed his head, neck, and chest with a knife, hammer, and pepper spray. His body was found with more than 30 knife wounds.
According to The Independent, the girls' father had locked them in a room and pepper sprayed their faces on the day of the attack.
Investigations also revealed that the girls had been enduring years of physical, psychological, and sexual abuse at the hands of their father.
The girls' mother, who also suffered beatings and abuse from Khachaturyan in the past, had approached the police years before. The family's neighbours also went to the police.
However, there is no evidence that the police acted on any of the appeals for help.
The three sisters – Maria, Krestina and Angelina Khachaturyan – were aged 17, 18 and 19 at the time of the murder.
They lived in isolation and were forbidden to contact their mother.
According to psychiatric assessments, the girls had been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Since their father was found dead in his apartment, the sisters have been kept under limited house arrest and are forbidden from communicating with each other, RadioFreeEurope and NDTV reports.
Two older sisters to face murder charges
On Dec. 3, 2019, investigators said that two of the older sisters – Krestina and Angelina, should face murder charges, NDTV reports.
If convicted, both sisters face up to 20 years imprisonment.
They also recommended that the youngest sister, Maria, should enter mandatory psychiatric care.
Russia's Investigative Committee had completed a probe into the killing and established that the sisters had stabbed their father with a knife and beat him with a hammer, causing fatal injuries.
It is alleged that Angelina wielded the hammer, Maria the hunting knife and Krestina the pepper spray, BBC reports.
Although they pointed to "mitigating circumstances", the Committee still stated that the two older sisters "were of sound mind and aware of their actions at the point of attack."
Lawyers speak out, sisters likely to be convicted
Lawyers and activists have claimed that the sisters were forced to act to save their lives, highlighting poor legal protection for abuse victims, CNA reports.
According to BBC, there are no laws protecting victims of domestic violence in Russia.
In 2017, Russia had also decriminalised all but the gravest types of domestic violence.
In particular, Angelina's lawyer, Mari Davtyan, has said that the case should not go to trial because the sisters had "used reasonable force in self-defence".
However, Krestina's lawyer, Alexei Liptser, has stated that the sisters are likely to be convicted, pointing to Russia's extremely low acquittal rates.
After all, more than 99 per cent of all cases to reach court in Russia end in guilty verdicts, The Independent reports.
Liptser also added that the two sisters were asking for a jury trial, as "a trial by jury can not only soften the punishment but also acquit."
Case divides public opinion, debates on domestic violence
After the case went public, there were heated debates on domestic violence all across the country, RadioFreeEurope reports.
According to The Independent, more than 350,000 people have signed a petition calling for the sisters to be released.
ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA – AUGUST 4, 2019: Participants in a rally in support of Khachaturyan sisters 'For justice for women forced to defend themselves, and for a law on domestic violence', in Lenina Square. On July 27, 2018, Khachaturyan sisters, Maria, Angelina, and Krestina, 17, 18, and 19 respectively, killed their abusive father Mikhail Khachaturyan, 57; they are undergoing a criminal case. Sergei Konkov/TASS (Photo by Sergei KonkovTASS via Getty Images)
There have also been campaigns for the sisters to receive psychological help instead of being sent to prison.
An association called Men's State, which cites "patriarchy" and "nationalism" as its two main values, and boasts almost 150,000 members on social media, organised a campaign called "Murderers behind Bars", insisting that the sisters should not be released, BBC reports.
Women's rights activist and researcher speak up against authorities
Women's rights activist Anna Rivina has also spoken up, telling reporters that the state does not recognise the problem of domestic violence and is not prepared to protect the lives and health of its citizens.
She also added that "the Investigative Committee wields the law against those who have found themselves in a monstrous situation and had to fight for their lives."
At the same time, Yulia Gorbunova, a researcher at Human Rights Watch, has stated that the Russian authorities' "inadequate response puts victims at an even greater risk," adding that reducing sanctions for abusers are akin to giving abuse the green light.
New bill on domestic violence unveiled
According to the Russian Interior Ministry's own estimates, 40 women die at the hands of their husbands every day, with 600,000 facing domestic violence every year, The Independent reports.
Just last week, a group of Russian lawmakers unveiled a new bill on domestic violence.
However, the bill has been heavily criticised by campaigners for not introducing any safeguards for victims.
Ultra-conservative groups have campaigned against the bill, saying it will destroy families. The powerful Russian Orthodox Church has also opposed it.
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The stereotypes we keep
"Clybourne Park" looks at race in a Chicago suburb
by Victoria Davis
BEAU MEYER
The first act takes place in 1959 when Bev (Eddie Wondra, above) is getting ready to move with help from domestic worker Francine (Jasmine Kiah).
It's bold, real and wildly uncomfortable — the basic ingredients of a play created to spark debate. The Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning Clybourne Park, playing at UW-Madison's Mitchell Theatre through Nov. 24, starts on a chipper note, with characters blithely debating origins of ice cream while dropping subtle hints of cultural ignorance. But it erupts into poisonous verbal sparring and screaming matches about racism, prejudice and fear. It's a heavy performance to watch, let alone perform.
But UW-Madison's theater department is doing the play proud.
Inspired by Lorraine Hansberry's famous play, A Raisin in the Sun, Clybourne Park was written by Bruce Norris in 2010. The play has experienced some backlash from African American communities for perpetuating negative stereotypes, as well as some legal concerns from the Hansberry estate, which Norris didn't contact before writing the play. Despite those issues, Clybourne Park is, without a doubt, a gut-wrenching piece of theater.
The play's first act takes place in 1959, the same date A Raisin in the Sun was first written. Russ (Sam Wood) and Bev (Eddie Wondra) — a white married couple — are living in suburban Chicago, getting ready to move to a new home as an African American domestic worker Francine (Jasmine Kiah) helps with the packing. Reverend Jim (Jared Paullin) tries to council Russ through the grief of losing his son, and he is followed by neighbors Karl (Ethan Nimmer) and Betsy (Laura Bessenecker), who express concern about the house being bought by a "colored family." Russ' temper lets loose like a hurricane.
Things only get worse when Francine's husband, Albert (Brion Whyte), tries to intervene.
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The punishment means Birmingham, who have lost their last four league games, drop from 13th in the Championship table to 18th, five points clear of the relegation zone.
Former manager Harry Redknapp spent heavily before steering the club away from relegation to League One in the 2016-17 season, but has denied responsibility for the points deduction.
"It's surely down to the people who run the club, like the chief executive and the chairman, or whoever, to know if we've got any money to spend," Redknapp told The Daily Telegraph ahead of the EFL announcement.
"I didn't know anything about Financial Fair Play. I was never warned by anyone at the football club that there was going to be a problem with that."
The EFL said Birmingham recorded losses in excess of the £39million upper loss threshold for the three-year period 2015-16 to 2017-18. Birmingham have 14 days to appeal the decision.
"The Profitability and Sustainability Rules, aligned with those in the Premier League, became effective in 2015-16," said an EFL spokesperson.
"Season 2017-18 was the end of the first full reporting period with Birmingham City the only club found to have breached those requirements, when it incurred adjusted losses of £48.787million, £9.787million in excess of the permitted losses.
"The Disciplinary Commission had the opportunity to consider all relevant factors in reaching its determination, including the club's mitigation."
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South, Teaching-Learning, 1921-1947, Central, Listening
Pt. Lakshman Bhattacharya and his disciples
Told by Swapna Mukherji
Obtained by Suranjita Paul
Date 2nd March 2017
Place 60/2/7 Kabi Bharati Sarani, Lake Road. Kolkata- 700029
About the speaker Swapna Mukherji is a well-known Sitar Player. She is the daughter as well as a disciple of Sri Amiya Bhushan Chattopadhyay [disciple of Pt. Lakshman Bhattacharya]. She was a graded Staff artist of All India Radio, served both in Raipur and Calcutta Station of All India Radio.
Tags Lakshman Bhattacharya, Amiya Bhushan Chattopadhyay, Sukumar Basu, Aparesh Chatterjee, Badal Das, Sitar, Sarod, 1921, 2012, Moody, All India Radio, Broadcast, Garstin Place, Programme, Chetla Conference, Shyambazar,
Language Bengali
Swapna Mukherji speaks:
http://kolkatamusicmapping.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/004-SwapnaMukherjee-LakshanB4.mp3
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Shri Amiya Bhushan Chattopadhyay
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Verbatim by: Dr. Suranjita Paul
My father, Amiyabhushan Chattopadhyay, was one of Lakshmanda's, that is, Lakshman Bhattacharya's favourite students. I remember the names of a few others because they used to visit my father. For instance, there was Sukumar Basu. There was someone called Aparesh Chattrjee – I had only heard of him, never seen him. There was someone called Badal Das who could play the sitar and the sarod. He was born in 1921 and passed away in 2012.
Shri Lakshman Bhattacharya
Lakshman da was an incredible artist. He was very moody and somewhat apathetic towards worldly interests. He was dead against self-publicity and avoided it at all costs. He had a tendency of disappearing, so his students would take turns to make sure that he stayed put.
In those days, programmes on the radio used to be broadcast live. My father used to keep an eye on him. Our house was very close to the Akashbani Bhavan. My father would bring him to our house and make him stay there. He would get angry and say, "Why are you following me like this? Don't keep me under surveillance!" Father would change the subject and say, "We are so fortunate to ahve found a guru like you. The more time we can spend with you, the better it is for us." And he would make him perform for the radio.
It had happened a few times that Lakkhan da had a programme, but he was nowhere to be found. This happened a few times during the Chetla conference. These are all stories I've heard from father. They'd find him at the crematorium. He used to go and sit there. He seemed indifferent about the world. Maybe he liked it att he creamatorium, that's why he sat there. He was extremely genial and pleasant. He called my grandmother 'mother', and referred to my mother as 'bouma' or daughter-in-law. He had a tender disposition. I've never heard from father anything about his rage. He was like this, but he was also very, very moody. The students would take turns to keep an eye on him.
Anyway, such measures did not prove preventive in the end. He passed away when he was just 39. He was unmarried. He was at his brother's house in Shyambazar. I don't know the exact address. He passed away in that house. His nephew came to our house, dressed in mourning. My father was the first person he informed. Father was shocked when he saw him and asked, "What has happened?" Then he said, "Uncle passed away. He had fever for a couple of days!" He paased away at a very young age. I wonder what would have happened had he lived. He had attained such fame at such an young age that even now his name is heard in certain corners. For instance, you have come to ask me about him!
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Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Son of Righteousness! Light and Life to all He brings, ris'n with healing in His wings.
Earlier that day we had brought my wife Carolyn's mother home from the hospital. The doctors had predicted a short time for her to live and, indeed, she died a month later. On Christmas that year we were also hosting a family whose mother unexpectedly lay comatose in a hospital.
Yet, as the advent passages were read and we sang that carol, the hope of Christmas flooded my heart. Wonderful hope is found in the clear statements of Scripture: "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6 KJV ).
"In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it" (John 1:4, 5 ESV). Without Jesus, none of us is in a very hopeful situation. Illness, pain and physical frailty are around the corner. But in Jesus we have eternal life and eternal joy.
Christmas is the birth of hope!
Lord Jesus, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming to earth to die for my sins and the sins of the world. Thank you for the blessed hope! Amen.


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"We are excited for the next step of Shawn's career at Jackson Lewis," said Firm Co-Chairs William J. Anthony and Kevin G. Lauri in a joint statement. "Shawn joined the firm in 1996, and was formerly resident in our Denver and Stamford offices before helping us plant the Jackson Lewis flag in Utah in 2015. His talent for client development and relationship building, in addition to his familiarity with the Salt Lake City region, have been instrumental as we have continued to grow that office."
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"I honored to take on this new role at Jackson Lewis," said Mr.Kee. "I am excited for the challenge of growing the firm's team of talented attorneys in the Salt Lake City region and working to further the firm's reputation for providing excellent client service."
Prior to his career at Jackson Lewis, Mr. Kee served for eight years as an Army Judge Advocate in Korea, Germany, Israel, and with the Army's Litigation Division in Arlington, Virginia.
Mr. Kee is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. During 2005, Mr. Kee served in Iraq as the Staff Judge Advocate (i.e., General Counsel) for the 1st Corps Support Command (Airborne) at LSA Anaconda, the largest military installation in Iraq, located in the Sunni Triangle. As Staff Judge Advocate, Mr. Kee supervised 27 attorneys providing a full range of legal services to two installations, several military units and 35,000 soldiers. Mr. Kee has served as Staff Judge Advocate for some of the U.S. Army Reserve's largest commands, including the 311th Signal Command, covering the Pacific region with operations in Hawaii, Alaska, Japan, and Korea, and the 807th Medical Command, which is headquartered in Salt Lake City with 11,000 soldiers in units across 24 states. Mr. Kee is the recipient of numerous military awards, including the Bronze Star.
Mr. Kee is often a featured speaker on employment law topics. He has tried civil cases and injunction proceedings in state and federal courts across the country. He earned his J.D. and B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis.
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Bill Reynolds: Bruins Thomas missed on this one
Two columns for the price of one. . . .
The Providence Journal
•TIM THOMAS
Let's get something out of the way up front: Tim Thomas hadevery right not to attend the Bruins' trip to the White House theother day, citing political reasons to blow off a visit in whichthe Bruins were being congratulated by President Obama on winningthe Stanley Cup.
But was it a smart move?
Not particularly.
For it's become a certain firestorm, both in the media andapparently inside the Bruins organization. If nothing else, Thomastook something that is both ceremonial and traditional, andpoliticized it. He took something that was supposed to be one ofthe rewards for winning the Stanley Cup, and made it divisive.
Maybe we shouldn't be surprised.
In a country that is deeply divided, one in which partisanpolitics too often seems to grind the wheels of government to ahalt, this is just one more example, however inconsequential it maybe. It wasn't exactly Muhammad Ali refusing to fight inVietnam.
This wasn't even Manny Ramirez blowing off one of the Red Sox'visits to the White House. At the time, George W. Bush quipped, "Iguess his grandmother died again." Theo Epstein, who oncecampaigned for John Kerry, didn't attend the White House ceremonyin 2008, after the Red Sox' second World Series win, but he citedfamily reasons.
Nor was this some sort of political statement that had anyrepercussions. Other than embarrassing the Bruins and making Thomasseem … seem what? Petty? Petulant? Principled? Use any wordyou want. It all depends on where you sit.
You would like to think that Thomas would have shown up with therest of his teammates for a ceremony honoring the Bruins regardlessof what he thinks about Mr. Obama's politics. Odds are thateveryone who is honored at the White House is not an Obamasupporter.
This was not intended as a show of support for Mr. Obama by theBruins, of course.
This was an event meant to honor the Bruins for winning theStanley Cup last year, the kind of event that's become a tradition,one that has nothing to do with politics. This was an event thatshould not have ended up in controversy, everyone having their ownopinions, a nice little event that now has become its own littlefirestorm.
Thomas was the one who politicized it.
•BROWN-BRYANT BASKETBALL
There were no more than a couple hundred people at Bryant. Itwas Monday night, the Bulldogs were hosting Brown, and there wereno TV cameras, no buzz, no pageantry. And if you didn't know anybetter, you would think this was going to be just another nothinggame in late January between two bottom-fish teams.
You would have thought wrong.
In many ways, this was college basketball stripped of itspretense.
This was two teams desperate for a win, and two coaches whoneeded a win.
One was Bryant's Tim O'Shea, whose Bulldogs came into the game2-17, the same Tim O'Shea who is taking the Bulldogs from DivisionII to Division I, no easy journey. He is in his fourth year now,and even if Bryant is certainly better than its record, a team thatled the Friars at The Dunk for 27 minutes, it's still a tough ridethrough the Division I schedule. But next year, Bryant rids itselfof its provisional status in Division I, and O'Shea, who has twotransfers sitting out, is optimistic about the future.
"It's all about branding yourself as a Division I program, andwe started from scratch," he said.
The other coach was Brown's Jesse Agel, now in his fourth year.If he has any luck at all, it's buzzards' luck. It is his fate tobe coaching at Brown when the Ivy League is getting better, and tobe playing this year without two kids were who were supposed tostart. One is junior Tucker Helprin, the team's most skilledoffensive player, and the other is 6-foot-9 freshman Rafael Maiafrom Brazil, who didn't make it through the NCAA clearinghouse.
Would Brown's 6-13 record be better with these two?
No question.
Throw in some assorted injuries, and Brown has had to resort totwo football players, both of whom see time in games, to augment adepleted roster.
Is it any wonder Agel seems to all but wear his frustration, thepressure hovering over him like an aura?
Is it any wonder why Agel often seems to coach like his faterests with every possession?
For the real coaching is not always playing in big TV games inthe middle of the spotlight.
The real coaching is fighting for your coaching life, in a worldwhere most people just know the record, not the circumstances.
And it was all there on display Monday night in a nothing gameat Bryant in late January, far away from both the TV cameras andthe madding crowd.
breynold@providencejournal.com


Mmm yeah, I know. This is like the third post this week or something. But I can't miss our weekend posts, can I?
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It's what we're good at, aren't we?
It's kind of complicated, isn't it?
When I read that I felt a shudder going through me, a smile touching my lips, I loved it truly…….


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US President Donald Trump further reduces American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan
The US will call back some 2,200 soldiers from Iraq by the end of September, a top commander announced on Wednesday.
Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, head of the US Central Command, told reporters that the number of US troops in Iraq will be brought down from about 5,200 to 3,000, according to the BBC.
He said the remaining soldiers will continue to cooperate with Iraqi security forces in efforts for "rooting out the final remnants" of the Daesh/ISIS terror group.
Last month, US President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to call back all American troops from Iraq, saying the withdrawal would take place as soon as possible.
During his 2016 presidential election campaign, Donald Trump pledged specifically to reduce the United States' foreign military involvement, gradually taking steps towards the goal by withdrawing servicemen from conflict zones where US troops are dispatched.
US President Donald Trump is set to announce "further troop withdrawals" from Iraq on Wednesday, according to White House pool reporters, citing an unnamed senior administration source.
Along with that, another statement on Afghanistan will be given "in the coming days".
"A senior administration official told reporters on Air Force One to expect an announcement tomorrow on further troop withdrawals from Iraq, and another announcement in the coming days about Afghanistan," White House reporter for the Los Angeles Times Chris Megerian tweeted Tuesday.
A senior administration official told reporters on Air Force One to expect an announcement tomorrow on further troop withdrawals from Iraq, and another announcement in the coming days about Afghanistan.
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The reduction of troops' numbers in foreign countries was one of Trump's key campaign pledges, with POTUS stressing his opposition to "endless wars" recently.
Currently, around 5,200 American troops are located in Iraq, justified by a goal to fight remnants of Daesh* in the area. In August, The Wall Street Journal reported that the US will be reducing its troops in Iraq by one-third, to about 3,500, due to the shift from combating Daesh* to developing Iraq's own security forces. The unnamed sources cited in the report claimed that the withdrawal was connected with the upcoming US presidential election.


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References

 Finn Fuglestad. A History of Niger: 1850–1960. Cambridge University Press (1983)
 Jolijn Geels. Niger. Bradt UK/ Globe Pequot Press USA (2006)
 Samuel Decalo. Historical Dictionary of Niger (3rd ed.). Scarecrow Press, Boston & Folkestone, (1997)

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The punk icon - who's blasted the state of modern rock music and blames groups such as The Smashing Pumpkins and Limp Bizkit for the genre's decline - went back to basics and isolated himself in a small cabin with his guitar when writing for new disc Preliminaires.
He tells New York magazine, "I am a hick from the sticks. I come from a town in Michigan called Ypsilanti. The cabin is like a studio, an office, a place I'll go to do face-to-face interviews. I also have a small estate with my family in Miami, Florida, and I go to the (Cayman) islands when I can't take it anymore."


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Florida St., Nebraska tussle to end losing skids
A dreary showing at this week's ESPN Events Invitational will end on a brighter note for either the Nebraska Cornhuskers or Florida State Seminoles, who meet Sunday in the seventh-place game.
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That would mean salvaging one win in the tournament in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Nebraska (3-3) lost to Oklahoma and Memphis, while Florida State (1-6) fell to Siena and Stanford.
After the 73-61 loss to Memphis, Cornhuskers coach Fred Hoiberg said his team has "to go back to the drawing board on some things."
"Obviously we're getting crushed by pressure. It wasn't too big of an issue early in the year and we played pretty efficiently. And now all of a sudden against longer, more athletic teams, it's really bothering us. (When you have) 20 turnovers, 13 in the second half, you're not going to win many games," Hoiberg said.
One bright spot for Nebraska was the return of 6-foot-9 senior forward Derrick Walker, who missed the first five games with an undisclosed medical condition.
Walker, who was the leading scorer among returning players this season at 9.5 points per game, scored 15 points on 7-of-11 shooting. He added 12 rebounds but also had nine turnovers in 35 minutes.
Florida State is looking to avoid the program's worst start since going 1-7 in 2000-01. It also happened in the 1959-60 season, according to Basketball Reference.
A bad omen for the season came when 6-11 newcomer Baba Miller, a native of Spain, was suspended by the NCAA for 16 games because the school paid for his expenses to and from the U.S. to attend a training camp.
Miller averaged 11.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists with the Spanish National Under-18 Team in the 2021 FIBA European Challengers tournament. The soonest his season could start is Jan. 11 at Wake Forest, the Seminoles' fourth game of Atlantic Coast Conference play.
Florida State has four scorers averaging in double figures. Caleb Mills is at 13.1 points per game, followed by Cam'Ron Fletcher (12.4), Darin Green Jr. (12.1) and Matthew Cleveland (10.6). Fletcher is averaging just over seven rebounds per game.
"Cam has always played with tremendous effort and passion," said coach Leonard Hamilton, who has 597 wins in 35 seasons, the last 21 at Florida State. "Sometimes almost to a fault. He's really, really a competitive youngster. But he spent so much time over the summer grooving his shot. ... He's becoming more confident. He's maintaining his poise."
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I am still waiting for my blood tests to come back to see if i have sticky blood after m/c and dvt.
Is it safe for me to take a baby asprin everyday whilst trying to conceive ?
I have been told my blood tests could take upto 3 weeks to come back.
I know if i do have sticky blood these will be precribed to me but is it safe to take them if i dont have sticky blood ?
It can be a symptom of having more than one m/c.
Mine is being checked out as i have had dvt.
If you do have sticky blood it can easily be solved with either asprin or heperin.
I have been told it could take upto 3 weeks for results to come back due to it being a complex test.
I am still going to keep ttc. I did not m/c until 11+5 last time.
Also started accupuncture this week which totally affected my af. So hopefully my results will come back before ov.
I've been prescribed aspirin 75mg and 400 mg of folic acid due to me having sticky blood.


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Professor Yoshinori Kuno visited five universities in Colombia from February 28 to March 6. They were the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio Garavito, Universidad Javeriana, all located in Bogota, and Universidad Santo Tomas in Tunja. Saitama University hosted ten students from these five universities in December 2018 under the Sakura Science Plan by the Japan Science and Technology Agency. Professor Kuno gave a workshop for them to experience programming robots. He visited the universities to seek continued collaboration between them and Saitama University.
In addition to visiting the laboratories and exchanging ideas with faculty members and students, he gave a talk twice at the Universidad Santo Tomas and Universidad Nacional de Colombia. He presented his human-robot interaction research work under the title of "Robotic Systems Based on Sociological Interaction Analysis." The talks were open to public and attracted about 250 and 150 participants, respectively.


Working at advanced level classes and at a grade two above where he's supposed to be, Ben Clark is prepared for the Math Olympiad.
He has been qualified to participate in the American Math Olympiad that only 500 in the nation are accepted to participate in. All this and he's only 14 years old.
Fourteen and a junior in high school.
"It's nice, I don't mind being in high school classes," Clark mentioned, also saying that people treat him better here than they did at his other school.
Clark already finished AP Calculus BC last year while a sophomore, with almost a perfect score. He's currently taking courses through Stanford, which are Multivariable Differential Calculus, Optics and Thermodynamics, Linear Algebra and Modern Physics.
He's had several accomplishments in math competitions through the school, including being one of four that placed first out of 32 teams at the George Washington University Colonial math challenge.
Clark also has a part in the Lehigh Valley mathematics team, where they recently placed first at the Princeton University Math Competition. He also qualified for individual finals, where he placed tenth overall in the Algebra Subject test.
"I just really got involved in it when I was younger," Clark says about his interest in math. He liked math since kindergarten, and has been taking advanced classes since his elementary days.
In the future Clark plans to go to an Ivy League college.
"Maybe Princeton," he said while also listing several other options.
Clark plans to go to school for physics research for a future job field in the subject.
This is a well written article about an extremly smart kid. I can't belive that he made it into the Math Olympiad and he's only 14! Wow!


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April 22, 2021 April 23, 2021 by lawrenceofcanadia
Comix Zone – Review
Comix Zone
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By 1995, the lives of the 16-bit consoles such as the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo were coming to an end. However, Sega still had a few tricks up their sleeve before ceasing production of Mega Drive games.
Title screen (Screenshot taken by the author)
Comix Zone is a single-player beat 'em up developed and published by Sega. It was released for the Mega Drive and PC (North America) in 1995, and for the PC (Europe) in 1996. Later releases include:
Game Boy Advance (2002)
PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable as part of the Sega Mega Drive Collection (2007)
Wii Virtual Console (2009)
Xbox Live Arcade (2009)
PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 as part of Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection (2009)
iOS as part of the Sega Forever collection (2017)
Android as part of the Sega Forever collection (2017)
The manual contains a black and white comic strip offering a more in-depth backstory the game:
General Alissa Cyan and Topol are fighting an army of monsters abs in dire need of rescuing. Sadly, Topol is killed before they can be rescued. Later, back in HQ, Cyan is arguing with the emperor, urging him to provide her with back-up to help take down the evil Mortus and his renegade army. As the emperor explains his reluctance to agree to her request, messengers inform them that another army of mutants is attacking Tibet City and that a "Doomsday Device" has been located near New Zealand. General Cyan decides that enough is enough. They need a "special operative" to help them defeat Mortus.
Sketch Turner is a comic strip artist (and freelance rock musician) who lives in New York City with his pet rat, Roadkill. One evening, whilst working hard at his desk, he is drawn into his comic strip where General Cyan explains that if they cannot stop Mortus, his form will become real, and he will be able to conquer the Earth.
Speech bubbles appear regularly throughout the game (Screenshot taken by the author)
The array of attacks and movements you can perform is quite impressive for a Mega Drive beat 'em up. However, even though there are multiple punches, kicks, jump attacks and even throws, there is very little finesse to the fighting. It quickly becomes a button masher.
Along the way, you are joined by your pet rat, Roadkill who can help attack the baddies, assist in solving puzzles (I use this term very lightly), and can even sniff out power-ups.
One nice innovation is that there are occasions in the game where you need to decide which direction to go next. Once you decide, you cannot backtrack. One of the paths is more difficult than the other and can offer better power-ups.
However, one gripe I have with this game is how easy it is to lose energy. Punching crates, doors etc. that you need to break for power-ups or to progress makes you lose energy, which I think is a bit dumb considering the lack of ways there are to regain your health.
Don't be afraid to use your power-ups because when you finish the level, you will lose them anyway.
I use the term "puzzle" lightly, but there are occasions when you need to use your loaf (Screenshot taken by the author)
The levels are designed in a the style of a comic strip which I thought was ingenious when it was released. The graphics are fantastic, and the game blew me away when I first saw it all those years ago. The sprites and backgrounds are very detailed and colourful, and sprite animations look fab. I love how the baddies are drawn by and artists hand rather than just appear on the screen, adding to the authenticity that you are in a comic strip.
Throughout the game, there is a running commentary. Either General Cyan gives you instructions, or speech bubbles appear as your character and the baddies engage in repartee. When engaging in fighting, "wacks" and "pows" appear again adding to the comic strip feel. Another nice touch, comes when there are times that you can kick you enemies through the comic border into the next scene. It look quite dramatic!
The music lets this game down. I found it dull and easily forgettable.
The above mentioned 'choose your path' feature and the fact that there are two endings, adds some replay value to the game. Sadly, there is only one difficulty setting.
Did I Complete the Game?
No, I could not get past the boss at the end of Episode 2. This game is very hard!
What the critics said:
Electronic Gaming Monthly: "This is a very original game. Sure, it's basically a side-scroller, but the comic look and frame concept works very well. Also, the graphics are very colorfuI, especially for the Genesis. There isn't any exceptional fighting, but the look of the game carries it. The only drawback is the fact that you can get hit a lot, so you die a bit too often. Still, it has a fresh look to it, with a very original way of traversing to the next level. Comix Zone is a definite must-try. Overall 7.875/10".[1]
Next Generation: "A very cool idea for a game that wasn't executed properly, Comix Zone is better than most. Overall 3/5."[2]
My Verdict: "A fun concept for a game that still looks very cool today. Let down by the music and the repetitive nature of the fighting, this game just falls short of what could have potentially been a legendary game. It is also incredibly difficult."
What are your memories of Comix Zone? I would love to hear your thoughts, and don't for get to follow and subscribe so that you don't miss my latest reviews! You can also find me on Instagram: @nicklovestogame.
[1] 'Review Crew – Comix Zone'. Electronic Gaming Monthly. (August 1995). Issue 73:35. (https://archive.org/details/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly_073_August_1995_U/page/n33/mode/2up Accessed 15th April 2021).
[2] 'Rating Genesis – Comix Zone'. Next Generation. (August 1995). Issue 8:75. (https://archive.org/details/nextgen-issue-008/page/n75/mode/2up Accessed 15th April 2021).
March 11, 2020 January 20, 2022 by lawrenceofcanadia
Street Fighter II – Review
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Every once in a while, a game comes along and raises the bar for video games everywhere. In the 70s there was Space Invaders, Pong, and Asteroids. In the 80s you had Pacman, Super Mario Bros. and Tetris. In 1991 Street Fighter II hit the arcade and was an instant hit with people lining up to spend their pocket money for a few minutes of intense action.
Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting is a competitive fighting game developed and published by Capcom for the arcade and released in 1992. It is part of a sub-series of Street Fighter II games along with Street Fighter II: Championship Edition, Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers, Super Street Fighter Turbo, and Hyper Street Fighter II: The Anniversary Edition. I will not be reviewing each sub-series instalment individually, so they will all be lumped in together. For this review, I revisited Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting version that can be found of the SNES Mini.
Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting was also ported to the following:
1992 – Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Spectrum ZX and PC (DOS)
1994 – CPS Changer
1995 – Game Boy
1997 – Master System
1998 – Saturn and PlayStation
2004 – Mobile
2006 – PlayStation 2, XBox and PlayStation Portable
2018 – PlayStation 4, XBox One, Nintendo Switch and Windows
According to Street Fighter "canon", Ryu won the first tournament by defeating Sagat. During the battle, Sagat was badly injured by Ryu, hence his chest scar, and suffered a mental breakdown. Later, the story seems to have changed a bit. Now, Sagat was winning the fight quite easily. When Ryu had been knocked down, Sagat offers a hand to help him up. Ryu, possibly affected by the darker nature of his martial art, takes advantage of this show of mercy and performs a Shoryuken to Sagat's chest. Ryu goes on to win the tournament. Sagat melts away, is recruited by M. Bison and joins Shadaloo (Shadowloo – a powerful and deadly criminal organisation).[1]
There are 12 characters to choose from and the fights take place all over the world (screenshot taken by the author)
So, we find ourselves entering a second tournament. Who are the competitors?
Ryu is the champion of the first tournament and a student of Shotoken karate. Dedicating his entire life to martial arts, Ryu has no home, no family or friends. He wanders the globe testing his skills against other fighters.
Ken is also a student of Shotoken karate, but has a huge ego to match his fighting ability. In recent years, Ken has not been training as hard, and is not as sharp as he used to be. A challenge from fellow student Ryu prompts Ken back into action and he enters the tournament.
E. Honda is the greatest sumo wrestler of all time and has received the highly prestigious title of "Yokozuna" (Grand Champion). After hearing that the world doesn't consider sumo wrestling a true sport, he has entered the tournament to prove himself.
Guile is ex-special forces. He was captured and imprisoned, along with co-pilot Charlie, during a mission to Cambodia (or Malaysia depending on which information you read). After months of imprisonment in the jungle, they escaped and began their long trek back to civilisation. Along the way Charlie died, and Guile has been seeking vengeance ever since.
Chun-Li is an undercover Interpol officer secretly tracking a smuggling organisation known as Shadowloo. The trail leads to the tournament in which she enters, believing that one of the Grand Masters (Balrog, Vega, Sagat or M. Bison) is responsible for her father's death.
Blanka is somewhat of an enigma. From the rainforest of Brazil, he is the source of reported sightings of a creature that is half-man, half-beast. Recently he has been found wandering into cities and fighting whoever dares to confront him.
Zangief is a proud Russian. He loves his country and he loves fighting! One of his favourite pastimes is wrestling bears, hence the scars all over his body.
Dhalsim has spent a lifetime dedicating himself to yoga. He has a disciplined mind, but now he wishes to enter the tournament to test his fighting skills. Proving himself will help him gain a higher state of consciousness.
Balrog (based on boxer Mike Tyson) is a former Heavyweight boxing champion who has been banned from the ring for disobeying the rules. He is very strong and very aggressive, and fights in the streets of Las Vegas for money. He is also bodyguard to M. Bison.
Vega is a nobleman by birth, and has spent time blending Ninjitsu with skills learnt while he was a matador. He has been nicknamed the "Spanish Ninja".
Sagat was once labelled "King of the Street Fighters" but has since lost this title due to being defeated by Ryu in the first tournament. Skilled in Muay Thai boxing, he plans to regain his title in this tournament.
M. Bison is a mysterious but powerful man. He is the leader of the criminal organisation Shadowloo and the ultimate boss that must be defeated to ensure victory.[2]
Fight! (screenshot taken by the author)
Street Fighter II can be played in one or two-player modes. In one-player mode, once you have selected a fighter, you must battle your way through all the other opponents before fighting the Grand Masters: Balrog, Vega, Sagat and M. Bison. There are eight difficulty settings allowing for less experienced players to practice on easier settings. Each character has their own motivation for entering the tournament, and in order to see each character's own unique ending, you need to defeat the game on at least level six (as I recall but I may be wrong).
Shoryuken! (screenshot taken by the author)
Each character is distinct (although nowadays some argue a little stereotyped) and has their own individual fighting styles, except for Ken and Ryu who have the same Shotoken fighting style.
How Does It Handle?
Like all great games, Street Fighter II is easy to play but difficult to master. Once the fun of the one-player mode has been exhausted, Street Fighter II really comes into its own with a highly addictive two-player mode. All over the world, you can be guaranteed to bump into people who have memories and stories about rainy afternoons and late nights with friends playing into the the early hours of the morn. Additionally, during one and two-player modes, you can increase the fun and challenge even more by turning the time limit on or off, and increasing or decreasing the speed of the game.
The fights take place all over the world with beautifully illustrated and animated backdrops. The characters are highly detailed and are easily recognisable.
The music is memorable, with each fighter having their own distinct tune. Some, annoyingly, get stuck in your head. Many of the phrases from the fighters such as hadouken, yoga flame and tiger uppercut have be one part of our everyday lexicon.
Balrog was based of former Heavyweight Boxing Champion Mike Tyson (screenshot taken by the author)
I have completed the game in the sense that I have finished the game with all 12 characters and have seen their respective endings. However, I have not defeated the game with all 12 players on the hardest setting.
Edge Magazine: "If you own SNES SFII it's still a tricky decision whether you should buy Turbo: at current import prices, probably not. But if you've yet to be introduced to the genteel art of street-fighting, and have a few pounds to shed, SFII Turbo is the one to get. Overall 9/10".[3]
Gamepro: "Despite the minor quibbles with the AI of the computer, the repetitive crowd-noise effect, and the removal Re-Dizzy Combos from CE mode, SF II Turbo is worth every penny for its boss and speed features alone. Overall 5/5".[4]
Nintendo Power: "This game is a must have for all Super NES players who like action and competition. Overall 4/5".[5]
Electronic Games: "For those looking for a good fighting game, Street Fighter II is the best to date. Capcom should be proud. This translation has no equal. Overall 94%".[6]
Superplay: "Faults? Well, as a one-player game it's superb, but inevitably has its limits – it's the two-player game that makes it so great, even trouncing Super Tennis for laughs and general lasting interst. Overall 94%".[7]
Super NES Buyer's Guide: "Spectacular graphics, great animations and realistic sounds make this a great game to get! Overall 9.3/10".[8]
Electronic Gaming Monthly: Steve: "All the moves, graphics, gameplay and sounds are rolled into a 16-Meg cartridge that will do anything but disappoint fans of the arcade original or fighting games in general. Awesome! Overall 9.5/10".[9]
N-Force: "The smooth animation's poetry in motion, it's martial art! Apart from minor control problems which will be remedied with the new joypad, this is everything you could ask for. If you've got a SNES you've got to get a copy. It's the game of the year! Overall 96%".[10]
Megazone: "Street Fighter II is already and undoubted classic on the arcades and this classy conversion will be a smash hit for the Super Nintendo. Overall 95%".[11]
Best Game of the Year (All Games Systems) & (SNES) – Electronic Gaming Monthly's Best and Worst of 1992[12]
Best Video Game Ending (All Systems) – Electronic Gaming Monthly's Best and Worst of 1992[13]
Joint winner of Best Video Game Babe (All Systems) – Electronic Gaming Monthly's Best and Worst of 1992[14]
Hottest New Character in a Video Game (All Systems) – Electronic Gaming Monthly's Best and Worst of 1992[15]
Best Trick That Didn't Work (All Systems) – Electronic Gaming Monthly's Best and Worst of 1992[16]
According to Wikipedia, Street Fighter II won several more accolades, but as of yet, I have been unable to find the original magazines to verify.
My Verdict:
"Memorable characters, memorable music, and fab gameplay. SFII has multiple difficulty levels, plenty of different characters to use, and a competitive two-player mode, giving this game huge replay value. SFII remains close to the hearts of gamers everywhere."
What are your memories of Street Fighter II? I would love to hear your thoughts, and don't for get to follow and subscribe so that you don't miss my latest reviews! You can also find me on Instagram: @nicklovestogame.
[1] Jasper, G., (July 20th, 2018). 'Street Fighter: Timeline and Story Explained'. www.denofgeek.com. (https://www.denofgeek.com/us/games/street-fighter-v/242133/street-fighter-timeline-and-story-explained Accessed 20th February 2020).
[2] 'The World Warriors'. Street Fighter II: Turbo Instruction Manual. (March 1991). :14-37.
[3] 'Testscreen: SNES – Street Fighter II: Turbo'. Edge Magazine. (October 1993). Issue 1:82.
[4] Quan, S., 'Super NES ProReview: Street Fighter II: Turbo'. Gamepro. (August 1993). Issue 49:26-35.
[5] 'Now Playing: SNES – Street Fighter II'. Nintendo Power. (August 1993). Issue 38:105.
[6] Camron, M., 'Video Game Gallery: SNES – Street Fighter II'. Electronic Games. (October 1992). Volume 1 Issue 1:72.
[7] Brookes, J., 'UK Review: SNES – Street Fighter II'. Superplay. (November 1992). Issue 1:67.
[8] 'Super NES Review – Street Fighter II'. Super Nes Buyer's Guide. (July 1992). Volume 1 Issue 2:60.
[9] Steve., 'Review Crew – Street Fighter II'. Electronic Gaming Monthly. (July 1992). Volume 5 Issue 7:18.
[10] 'Reviewed! – Street Fighter II'. N-Force. (August 1992). Issue 2:48-9.
[11] Iredale, A., 'Review: SNES – Street Fighter II'. Megazone. (October/November 1992). Issue :36-7.
[12] 'EGM's Best and Worst of 1992: Best Game of the Year (All Game Systems) & (SNES) – Street Fighter II: Turbo'. Electronic Gaming Monthly's 1993 Video Game Buyer's Guide. (1993). :14.
[13] 'EGM's Best and Worst of 1992: Best Video Game Ending (All Systems) – Street Fighter II'. Electronic Gaming Monthly's 1993 Video Game Buyer's Guide. (1993). :20.
[14] 'EGM's Best and Worst of 1992: Best Video Game Babe (All Systems) – Street Fighter II'. Electronic Gaming Monthly's 1993 Video Game Buyer's Guide. (1993). :20.
[15] 'EGM's Best and Worst of 1992: Hottest New Character in a Video Game (All Systems) – Street Fighter II'. Electronic Gaming Monthly's 1993 Video Game Buyer's Guide. (1993). :20.
[16] 'EGM's Best and Worst of 1992: Best Trick That Didn't Work (All Systems) – Street Fighter II'. Electronic Gaming Monthly's 1993 Video Game Buyer's Guide. (1993). :22. (
March 8, 2020 January 20, 2022 by lawrenceofcanadia
Myst – Review
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Adventure game creators have always sought to immerse gamers into their imaginary worlds but have sometimes been limited by technology. For example, I remember some early Spectrum games that were simply text based. Although they were fun, I never felt immersed in the game. Myst was the first game I played where I felt that the immersion experience was successful on me. Other people's opinions may differ of course, but I can only tell you how I felt about it. I should also warn you that there is a spoiler near the end of the review.
A plain and mysterious title screen, giving little away. Much like the game itself. (screenshot taken by the author)
Myst is a graphics adventure puzzle game developed by Cyan Inc. and published by Brøderbund Software. It was released for the Macintosh in 1993, Windows in 1994, 3DO in 1995, and PlayStation in 1996. A remake was released for Windows in 2000 and Macintosh in 2002, and the realMyst: Masterpiece Edition was released on Steam in 2014. The game was ported to many other platforms including Sega Saturn, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Android, iPhone, Nintendo 3DS, Jaguar CD, Amiga OS, CD-I, For this review, I replayed the original Windows version.
Your view as you explore this mysterious world
You play as an unnamed protagonist who has fallen into a fissure and appeared on a mysterious island. Where are you and how the hell do you leave?
One of several notes found on the island to assist you in working out what you are supposed to do. (screenshot taken by the author)
As you explore the island you learn more about its history and the worlds you will soon visit. Some notes also offer hints to help you progress through the game. You soon learn that you need to gather blue and red pages and restore them to two books found in the observatory. Two brothers, Sirrus and Achenar, have been trapped inside these books. As each one speaks to you through garbled transmissions, they explain that the other brother is mad and has imprisoned them in their respective books. They both try to convince you to free them instead of the other brother, both claiming that the other brother murdered their father. To find the pages you must explore several other worlds and solve various puzzles.
Both brothers are trapped in separate books…but which on whould you free? (screenshot taken by the author)
You are able to move and turn by using a cursor to click the route you wish to take or the direction you wish to turn. You can also interact with objects by clicking and dragging them.
One of the more interesting aspects of this game is that you are simply thrust into this game with virtually no back story and no idea what you have to do, and oddly, you cannot die! At first you are simply wandering around, searching for buildings to enter and objects to interact with. This can be quite off putting to some as it can take a while to understand what the hell is going on. Some of the puzzles are fun and challenging. Others are less obvious to solve. One annoying aspect of the game is having to return to the same worlds to collect the other page you didn't collect on your first visit, as you can only pick up one at a time. For me, this is a cheap way of extending the life of the game.
One of the other worlds you visit to find the blue and red pages is Channelwood. (screenshot taken by the author)
The animations are not as smooth as modern games, and the 3D design of the worlds look dated, but I think the game has held up pretty well. The graphics really draw you in.
Upon revisiting Myst 25 years later, I appreciate how the background music and minimalistic SFX bring an eerie air to the game adding to the feeling of being truly alone.
Personal Memories
I remember when this game was released, and I played it with a school friend. However, we never got that far as it was a bit too difficult for our teenage brains. When I came back to it years later, I fared better having gained much experience with these sorts of games. Back then, I thought the graphics were out of this world.
SPOILER ALERT!!!
There are four possible endings, with one of them being the true ending. However, the true ending is frustratingly and unsatisfyingly none existent and I found myself wandering Myst for some time before searching online to see if I had missed something. Nope, sure enough there is no ending. I guess I will have to play the sequel Myst: Riven, to see what happens next.
Yes, but definitely needed help from the walkthrough on this on!
Gamespot.com: "Myst is an immersive experience that draws you in and won't let you go. Overall 8.9/10"[1]
"This is a tough game and seems to be aimed towards more experience adventure gamers. However, I loved the concept of the game, and the ambient music and SFX immerses you into the game. I just feel it could have been so much better if more story was included. I also felt the way you can only carry one coloured page at a time, meaning you have to go through each world twice, was a cheap way to prolong the game. I mean, who can't carry two pages!"
What are your memories of Myst? I would love to hear your thoughts, and don't for get to follow and subscribe so that you don't miss my latest reviews! You can also find me on Instagram: @nicklovestogame.
[1] Sengstack, J., (May 1, 1996). 'Myst Review'. www.gamespot.com. (https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/myst-review/1900-2542724/ Accessed on 17th February 2020).


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Dazzle Your Loved One This Holiday Season By Adding The Tantalizing Essence Of Romance To Your Gift
Have you ever seen a woman who's received a holiday gift that's so spectacular, so powerful it actually moves her to tears? Tears of joy. Tears of love. Tears of being overwhelmed with a man's complete thoughtfulness. If only in the movies, have you seen that woman? That's exactly what we're going to create together. And, this holiday season when you offer a gift or gesture, that moment will transcend time. Now,I know a man can show gestures of his affection and buy holiday gifts for the woman he cherishes.
But, what about finding the perfect gift? Or, creating the perfect romantic experience? Let's, take a moment to think about what a woman deeply desires and wants. It's especially important for a woman to feel treasured. That she's the most important person in the entire world to her man. And, to make a woman feel this way is actually quite easy! It comes down to knowing that her man thinks about her. When you make a gesture or give a woman a gift, she wants it to reflect just how much you value her love.
That you've thought about it. Pondered how it's just perfect for her. In fact, this is the essence of romance - and how you can keep it alive over the years.
For a woman, romance is found in the details. Even the smallest attention to detail will make an impression on a woman. Simple gestures like sitting close to her, holding her hand when walking in the park, writing a short love note, introducing her to friends and colleagues as "the most spectacular woman in the world" will endear you in a woman's heart. Gentlemen, women do like to be indulged or spoiled occasionally with surprise expressions of your affection. Despite any of her protests.
Try even an effortless gesture like giving her flowers for no reason, and see how she'll reward you. What if you went just a little further, and gave her a bouquet of flowers - the same arrangement she held on your wedding day - or admired in a special restaurant or hotel? Now imagine how she'll react when you put in more time and care to surprise her with a grand show of affection. How your relationship will blossom and she'll radiate sheer joy.
I cannot stress this enough: When you really want to indulge a woman, you need to create the ultimate romantic experience. The ultimate experience encompasses romance, creating a memorable occasion and anchoring it with a personal and feminine gift such as a piece of designer jewelry. And, when you create these experiences for a woman, you'll see how her love and appreciation for you only increases with each reflection back to those moments. To illustrate what I mean, allow me to recount a scenario where my husband got it perfect. I was returning from a business trip to Asia. As I was wandering around JFK searching for the car service I'd asked my husband to organize, I finally saw a sign that read, "My Royal Treasure".
You see, the name of my line of fine jewelry is Royal Treasures Jewelry Collections. In my jet-lagged stupor, I was confused that it should be incorrectly written. Nevertheless, I started following this man. Just then, my husband leapt out from around a corner! My heart nearly jumped right out of my body! He whisked me outside to a rented limousine and inside he'd filled it with champagne, cheeses, flowers, romantic music. As we drove home, my husband held my hand and suggested I take a closer look at the bouquet. Once again, I'm confused.
But, we're having a giggle, so I peered amongst the petals. And, sitting there in the center of a stately calla lily was a stunningly beautiful pair of earrings! I don't think I could actually breathe for a minute or two. Was I still asleep on the flight and dreaming? And, whenever I want a quick reminder of how much my husband truly treasures me I quickly glance at that airport sign. And, realize how much he does think of me - enough that he should create a play on words with the name of my jewelry collection.
Something that's important to me. Let's take a look at some factors that make such a moment unforgettable: The element of surprise. Considerable thought, effort and time. Tailored specifically for the woman. Shared intimacy. Amorous conversation.
Spirit of playfulness. Extravagance. Incorporating even a few of these factors into a romantic experience permanently imprints itself in a woman's mind just how precious she is to her man. Now - that's what a woman wants! A woman wants - needs - to feel special to the man she loves. That he desires her and wants to please her.
And, when she feels this way, her amorous emotions take over. Let me explain a bit more what I'm saying. The excitement of my husband's surprise immediately swept me up into a sense of lavishness.
splendor.gaiety. My mind was creating the most powerful love story as it was happening. I was living it - right at the moment.
That's right, gentlemen, women create most of the romance story in their heads. Then to top off the whole experience, I have his earrings as a reminder - as an anchor - of what he did and how he feels about me. All I could think for months was how I was the luckiest woman in the world! By creating similar moments for the woman you love, you'll be memorializing special times. Often, men don't realize this is what women want.
But, this is exactly what women crave. 20, 30 or even 40 years later you and your love will look back on these experiences as the highlights of your relationship together. You'll talk about these times.
Because these are the times you took the effort to create. A gentleman sets the tone.the place.
the experience. A gentleman's sense of centeredness and peace shines through in the way he cares about those he loves and the world around him. He cares enough to make his woman feel as if she's the most wonderful being in the universe. Allow me to offer you a bit of insight: Women are emotional beings. And, women do love to be swept up in a whirlwind of passion.
of enchantment.of frivolity. Every time your dearest love adorns a gift you've given her or glances at a photo of a special time together, the loving emotions connected with it only grow stronger. And, that's the power of romance. Romance makes a woman feel desired, appreciated and loved.
It's precisely these feelings that are vital to a woman's happiness and fulfillment. It's really quite simple. Romance begins with a single action. Develops in a woman's head as she's living in the moment. And, continues to grow grander and grander over time. With every reflection back to that moment.
So - gentlemen - if you just take the initiative to ignite a spark of romance this holiday season, the woman you treasure will take it from there and turn it into a flame. A woman appreciates that her man wants to court her for a lifetime. She knows it isn't easy.
But - She lives for it!.
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• Friday night Kickoff Campfire with worship and s'mores at 8:00 pm.
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• Our Work Day concludes with a 4:45 pm dinner where we will celebrate what we've accomplished together and pray for the upcoming summer of ministry at Sugar Pine.
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SO SOFT! We have the sheep, they are adorable and so very soft. They sheep are a grayish lilac color and the blanket has black trim. The size and thickness of this blanket make it the ultimate cuddling blanket. We can't wait to get more!