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Think we'll get a Mirror's Edge 3? — Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst Forums
Think we'll get a Mirror's Edge 3?
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Sikboy1029
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I sure hope so, with a more fleshed out map and story would be nice. I assume Catalyst sold reasonably well, correct me if I'm wrong.
ramencupofjoy
I wish, but it probably isn't going to happen
ws3soldier
I think if they make number 3 they should add like a character creation or at least some sort of customization and maybe let you choose a cabal which in turn gives you probably like 3 or 4 different ways to play and storylines to follow, maybe for the runner storyline have faith and Icarus as the runner leaders and you as a new recruit, but that's just my opinion. What do you think?
ws3soldier wrote: »
I think character creation would defeat the purpose of the ME storyline, but I think something like that could work nice with a multiplayer mode of sorts in a future game. However, I'm completely with you on the idea to have many different ways, or paths you can take with in the game to have a different outcome in the story. Its one thing I really wanted for this reboot, but unfortunately, regardless of the game being a lot more open some how the story still felt really linear.
August 4, 2016 11:33PM
I have faith >_>
If Catalyst has sold 2 million +. I wish they would at least post about how well it has sold on social media.
RobVaivodiss
I think they will. EA seemed to be satisfied with MEC sales.
ArchAngeL_777
Yeah I think it will happen. EA's comments plus industry analyst comments seem to indicate MEC sold well enough for what they wanted.
ramencupofjoy wrote: »
Yeah. I think we can dream for a sequel, and if it does happen I hope they learn from what they did wrong this time to make the next one perfect. I'll be honest, what probably killed the game's sales the most wasn't the critical reviews, but the flood of flamers from the second the game was released.
August 9, 2016 9:29AM
According to industry reports, the sales didn't get killed though. Looks like it sold between 1.7-2 million copies. EA has publicly said the game met their expectations. So there's a significant possibility we get a third game.
That's despite the best efforts of the "flood of flamers" as you pointed out. People claiming to love the first game and been waiting 8 years for this one, then ragging this game every chance they got. Worst part is most of them didn't even get the game. Yeah they were sooo waiting 8 years that they didn't so much as pre-order, much less actually pick the game up haha
I was waiting 8 years for this too. I signed up for the beta as soon as I found out about it and immediately pre-ordered. Picked the game up day one. That's what people do when they actually "love" an IP and have "waited 8 years" for the sequel. haha
MECTester
They didn't even mention the game during recent financial conversations, which indicates that it sold poorly. Nothing is going to increase its sales now. Unfortunately, this was predictable; the game was never going to attract new audiences, and was never going to sell to all existing fans, many of whom were completely put off by the game (I, for one, am enjoying it, and think that it's about as good as it could have been--I went in with realistic expectations, and that's the difference).
RealTheRunner
I sure hope there's another...
Maybe connect the dots between Mirror's Edge: C and the Original.
Or show what happens after the Original Mirror's Edge.
Expand the Mirror's Edge Universe a bit
tinypanmilk
I actually think there's a pretty big possibility we'll get another game. I don't necessarily think we need one, but I'd like one, if that makes sense. The first game never needed a sequel, or a reboot, but we got one and I'm pleased for that. And EA seems significantly satisfied with the sales of Catalyst. Obviously the game was never going to sell millions of copies, because the first game wasn't really a huge success either, so a sequel/reboot isn't going to pull in tons of new people out of the blue. But EA sounded pleased enough with the sales, as it was 'what they expected'. If they were expecting this average level of success, and still put in the obvious sequel baiting at the end of the game, there's a pretty high chance we'll get another. With that ending, it'd kill me not to have a follow-up!
MECTester wrote: »
You have no idea why they didn't mention MEC in the financial conversation haha. They have publicly said Catalyst met their expectations. They likely didn't expect the game to be a huge revenue driver like Battlefield or Star Wars Battlefront, so there would be no "disappointing" sales below estimates to report.
metalrocks
i also think that we will get a third title. the original wasnt that much of a huge hit but did generally well that we got after 8 years another title. they saw how much people liked the principe as such of the theme since they have announced catalyst.
all i want is, that they take their time and dont rush the third game. they usually dont go well.
Bird_Of_Faith
August 14, 2016 2:12AM
i think customizing a character wouldn't work either, it would really only work for multiplayer. but i think if it was possible to customize Faith's outfit, like shoes, pants, t shirt, that vest thing she has on, gloves ect... i think that would expand on your love for the main character , what i mean by that is every player has their own looking faith to be attached to, she'd be the same person with the same personality traits, but maybe having that sort of customization would be a nice touch maybe???
CookieMan
Mirror's edge Catalyst got more attention and more sales than the original. If the original was enough to make a reboot/sequel, then Catalyst could definitely be enough to create a sequel. Let's all pray that some love and support will bring some attention to DICE.
"I'm gonna' run."
Maiden_Ty_One
I would like a sequel, but I hope they give the 'Anti-Capitalist/Consumerism' preaching a rest in the next one. Maybe explore the 'evils' of the opposite; Collectivism and Communist systems (kind of like what they did with Bioshock 2).
I am continually amazed by the amount of anti-consumerist media that exists - video games, movies, TV shows, books, that all preach about how bad 'consumerism' is, like consumerism is this terrible, 'evil' thing that we should all hate and feel ashamed of ourselves for - but not enough to stop consuming all these anti-consumerist games, movies, TV shows and books, of course...
The thing that annoys me about all that is that the writers of all this media seem to think they're the only ones doing it - they all seem to be blissfully unaware that 'anti-consumerism' is the majority opinion these days, but they all seem to think they're being 'rebellious' by condemning consumerism...which is quite ironic, really.
It'd be refreshing if the Mirror's Edge: Catalyst sequel went in the other direction and showed the nasty side of 'collectivist' society; no individuality, no value placed on truth (as truth is defined by whatever the collective believes), the only 'good' being that which benefits the majority collective, the most abhorrent acts and behaviour being permissible so long as it does not harm the collective.... I thought they might have been hinting at something like that with that Thane woman and her Black November group, but they didn't really get a chance to elaborate on it in this one. That might be a good place to go in a sequel. Maybe just convey the point that none of these philosophies are particularly 'good' in the end, instead of just continually bashing one and implying the opposite is better.
JackyPrower
August 27, 2016 10:00AM edited August 2016
Maiden_Ty_One wrote: »
This is an interesting take. This, too, could become very predictable very quickly (all your friends become enemies because reasons, and all that) but could be a nice starting point.
And take this opportunity to make Faith explore more of her city without standing all the time on the rooftops, to make her delve deppeer in the city from the lower classes and more "productive" eviroments. This is what Mirror's Edge 1 did (with the the factory, the ship, the metro and so on) and i miss it on Mirror's Edge Catalyst, it always feels like it's missing just a touch of variety.
A neon-filled futuristic marketplace enviroment would be nice, for example.
iAmDeathTheKid
The ending of the story implies a sequel so it just comes down to a financial decision for EA.
Englerthcrew
September 5, 2016 10:09PM
It would definitely be a disappointment to me if they didn't make a sequel, as the ending of the game sets it up perfectly for one. There is also so much more of the city we haven't been able to explore. As for the customizable outfits, I agree that it would only work well in multiplayer. One thing that I think would be awesome for a sequel would be better multiplayer. Imagine if you could actually set up a server where you and your friends could run around and fight each other, not just a pixely ghost of them in certain races. That's the sort of thing I would love from this game.
NeloAngelo086
well it has been quite a bit since Catalyst been released and still no patches, and my ps4 version sure could use one to optmize que old style ME areas on texture loading, not sure if the game did well enough for a sequel at this point... I was honestly hoping for DLC story, Im even doing a drawing of Icarus with wishfull thinking of seeing a DLC of him joining the cabal xD
September 6, 2016 1:09AM
NeloAngelo086 wrote: »
That would be fantastic if we got an Icarus DLC, there's so much more to Icarus's character we need to know. Especially since when the character info was first released on the official site, we were told Icarus had a 'big secret', and I don't think we ever found out about that in-game (or in-comic even), unless it was featured in some abstract recording or document I haven't tracked down yet. He's a character with so much unused potential.
tinypanmilk wrote: »
I didn´t read the comic but I did listen to all the audio recordings in the game and read the character profile, there is information to him that "exists" but hasn´t been shared yet for sure, though I do like him a lot and would be nice having some smaller map to run with him and playing with him with his own move set and takedowns, I honestly don´t see Dice using other playable characters than Faith, I´m ok with that too, she awesome I do hope for a new game in the very least in the future (hopefully a near one and not another 8 years), Mirro´s Edge and Deus Ex were my most expected games this year, Mirro´s Edge so far was something fresh I haven´t had in a while and by while I mean years, I´ve platinium it and I still play it from time to time just for fun, I want more "cries" xD
Chicketypunch6
That sounds good. The more creative games can be, the more fun it its!
ParryDiise
these are some ideas from my "Mirrors Edge 3 - Social Play" post. I just have some ideas on how to make social play a bit more fun. You can check it out if you want
- Runner Cabals: I think that creating your own runner cabals in the online game would be SICK. You and your cabal could go infiltrate a corporate building, or make an alliance with other cabals. Your cabal could have shared scrip, so you all could by gadgets and clothes together.
- Runner Customization: For online gameplay it would be amazing if you could design your own runner. In story mode and regular free roam you play as Faith, and when you switch to online, you play as your custom-made character. You could collect clothes and accessories by stealing them from clothing corporations or by doing deliveries. This idea is sorta similar to "The Division".
I also think the game could maybe use some cooler hacking abilities. If you saw the Watch Dogs 2 presentation at E3, you know what i'm talking about. Faith could use distractions to avoid KSEC by hacking drones and flying them into VTOLS, or hacking KSEC comms and playing extremely loud opera music until their ears bleed! I think that would bring a really cool element in the game.
SPChanelSTH
September 10, 2016 10:23PM edited September 2016
ParryDiise wrote: »
That make mirror's edge not mirror's edge :V Catalyst hacking is already good and loud opera is terrible idea. We just need more mission , longer story , bigger map , More upgrade , Change XP to runner point and make it able to show with your friend , Special Online Mission and Outfit Customization.
Longer story - Add more mission and longer story
Change XP to Runner Point System - Collect Runner Point from killing krueger Sec , Infinity Delievery Mission. And use it to race with your friend Runner point.
Special Online Mission - You can play with your friend.
Outfit Customization - Use Runner Cash that you earn from the Main and Side mission or infinity Delievery mission to purchase new outfit.
Advanced Combat - Use the takedown automatic when enemy health is low
Bigger Map - Add a bigger map include The Shard (Or whatever it called in the new game)
Dynamic Weather - Rain , Fog , Sunny , Storm
Online Running - Racing,Fighting,Parkour with online people
These would be cool
I am the combat master :V
I'd love a weather cycle. That beautiful rain effect at the start of the game is very underutilised. Online playing is also in high demand, but how would it be implemented?
To me, a really cool concept could be that you could design your own custom runner that people see you as, but you play as Faith. I think that runner cabal rivalries, multiplayer courier missions, etc. could really be exciting. There was also a feature in The Division where when you started a mission, you could instantly create a random team to go through that mission with you. I feel that that could work with Catalyst. You start a mission like The Shard for example, and you all have to find different paths, work together, and get your way to the top as a team. I don't know if I'm going a little overboard, because ME isn't based on multiplayer, but I do really believe that these features could be cool
SPChanelSTH wrote: »
I understand your opinion on this idea, but there are a lot of people who would like multiple ways, and methods to play the game. There are some people who want to fight every last KrugerSEC and cause a mess. But, there are also people who would rather avoid KrugerSEC and have their own method of playing the game. In the MEC, Faith uses shotguns (hacking tool) to steal information all of the time. It wouldn't make sense for her to not have some advanced hacking tools and abilities. And hacking would be a very vital part to the method of trying to avoid KSEC instead of fighting them.


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Yesterday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its jobs report reflecting data compiled for January 2019. Great news for the 304,000 who are now employed. The report was also a positive shot in the arm for the Trump administration.
During the two-years the administration has been operating, they have accused the media of only focusing on negative news about the antics that Donald Trump belts out on almost a daily basis. Unfortunately, that is not true as over that period there is plenty of positive news the administration should be proud of.
The jobs report is just one marker. Eyebrows get raised when Trump and those who support him focus their retort primarily on African-American employment data as if they are some primitive group or the only group mentioned in the report. It is silly and many wonder why they don't simply communicate an argument that includes everybody?
The January report is positive news. However, in a more thorough analysis you will see the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.0 percent. Again, that is not alarming as it merely is a data point. It must also be noted the number of unemployed persons rose to 6.5 million. Among those, 175,000 are in the "temporary layout" category.


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Home › Marriage Advice › Marriage Help › Mental Health
Narcissist Couples – What Happens When a Narcissist Meets a Narcissist
By Sylvia Smith, Expert Blogger
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Can two narcissists become a couple? When you think about this question, the first thing that comes to your mind is a big fat NO! How could two so self-absorbed people that it's a mental disorder ever get engaged with each other?
Yet, if you think about it, you might have met a couple of narcissist couples already. Or you might have even seen them in TV, among so-called power couples.
Narcissists do get into relationships with other narcissists, and we'll discuss why, and how this relationship looks like.
Narcissism is a personality disorder. In other words, it's real and it is considered a genuine problem by professionals dealing with mental health. If you had the "honor" of meeting a narcissist, or being involved with one, you probably agree with considering it a psychiatric condition.
The fact that it's a personality disorder basically means that it's also an untreatable disorder.
Narcissists are extremely self-absorbed individuals who have grandiose beliefs about their worth. They lack empathy, and will always put their own needs first.
..Everything in their lives needs to support their grandiose self-image, including relationships. As parents, they require their children to serve as a representation of their own talent and superiority.
Nonetheless, in the roots of this extreme self-confidence and love for oneself is the opposite feeling. Narcissists are, although very deeply hidden, in fact, extremely insecure. They absolutely need to have control over everything surrounding them, or else they would crumble. They need everything to build into their fantasy of grandiosity.
Narcissists do get into romantic relationships. They get married and have children. You would expect a narcissist to stay single or in casual relationships, to be able to pursue their career or talents. But, they do enjoy having someone near too.
They usually shape (often through abuse) their partner into what they need to get that constant admiration and care. Basically, spouses of narcissists end up sacrificing everything to be able to be there and please their ever-hungry-for-praise partners.
Narcissist couples aren't really able to provide love and affection to each other. They might seem to be doing so in the beginning, but soon everyone is clear on what their roles are.
The narcissist demands, and their partner provides. They don't have interest in their spouse's feelings, needs, and interests. They do have interest in their own wants and requirements. They will talk and never listen. They will ask and never give back.
One might wonder how come two such people would get together. It sounds counterintuitive to expect two selfish individuals form a couple. Who does the pleasing then? Who is there to serve as a personal assistant in that relationship?
You would expect a narcissist to find someone who is insecure and a natural people-pleaser, so that they don't have to work too much on getting them into that slave-like position. And this does happen most of the time.
Nonetheless, there's also another possibility, and that is for two narcissists to become a narcissist couple. We can't say exactly why this happens. As we'll show you in the next section, research even shows that two narcissists tend to be in a relationship perhaps even more than with non-narcissistic people. We could assume a several reasons for this.
The first is that similarities attract. We'll talk more about this option in a bit.
The second possibility is that since narcissists aren't really desirable life partners, they end up having to scrape the leftovers.
Non-narcissists will probably end up finding someone who can reciprocate their love and care. Finally, what might also be true is that they are attracted to the perfect image a narcissist puts forth. They might like how they appear as a couple, thus, how their narcissistic partner makes them look good in public eye.
A recent study revealed that a narcissist is likely to have a narcissistic partner in long-term relationships. The same goes for Machiavellianism and psychopathy. This is a valuable finding, as it supports the thesis that like attracts like, even among people who normally might be better complemented by less self-absorbed individuals.
Narcissist couples don't really know how to form an intimate and loving relationship. Yet, they seem to have enough in common to overcome this and end up married. This study showed that it's not that people become alike with time. Two narcissists will be attracted to each other in the first place.
When you think of how dissatisfying a life of a spouse of a narcissist is, one might be happy that narcissists find happiness in sharing their selfishness.
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import java.util.Collection;

import rx.Observable;
import storm.core.StormObject;
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Facing mounting pressure from environmental and health advocacy groups, the regulation has largely put an end to asbestos use in the country, though critics have been quick to point out that several exceptions have been made to allow for some applications. For example, asbestos-containing products may still be used to service and repair military equipment and equipment in nuclear facilities until 2023. An exclusion has also been made for the chlor-alkali industry, where asbestos use won't be prohibited until 2030. In the United States, the chlor-alkali industry is the main importer of raw asbestos and accounted for almost all asbestos use in 2017.
Canada's push to ban asbestos was nearly unheard of as recently as a decade ago. For years, the Canadian government blocked efforts to add asbestos to the Rotterdam Convention's hazardous substances list. But in 2011, the last asbestos mining operation in Canada shut down, and the country vowed not to block asbestos from being added to the international treaty the following year. In May 2016, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the country would push forward with its own ban of the toxic chemical.
While Canada is far from the first country to cut ties with the cancer-causing mineral, it joins a growing list of countries putting public safety first. The European Union prohibited asbestos use back in 2005, and Australia banned all types of asbestos materials and uses in 2003. Even Brazil, once a major exporter of asbestos to the U.S., decided in late 2017 to ban asbestos production and use.
In countries where asbestos use has been banned for decades, the fight has moved from asbestos production to abatement. The Netherlands ended asbestos use in 1993, but the European country recently decided to enforce a regulation requiring all asbestos roofing in the country to be removed by 2024.
According to BME Opleidingen, an estimated 70% of all buildings in the country contain asbestos somewhere. Though the cost is high, thought to be about 1.5 billion euros, the government is committed to the project and is offering subsidies for qualifying people, including those replacing old asbestos roofing with solar panels and those who have to remove more than 35 square meters (about 376 square feet) of asbestos. These moves and subsequent dollars are all part of an attempt by the Netherlands to eliminate all asbestos-related deaths by the year 2040.
As other countries continue to ban asbestos and work to remove its dangers, use of the toxin is seemingly on the rise in the United States. According to an analysis performed by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and the Environmental Working Group (EWG), asbestos imports rose from 13 metric tons in July to 272 metric tons in August, an increase of more than 2,000%.
It's difficult to say what caused the spike in American imports, but the rise came soon after an announcement was made by the government's environmental watchdog agency. In June, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed a suggested new use rule, or SNUR, that would require manufacturers and importers to receive EPA approval before starting or resuming certain applications of the mineral.
Interestingly, all of the asbestos imported into the U.S. this year has come from Brazil, which is working through its stockpiles after banning production and use last year. When that supply is drained, U.S. importers will only have Russia, Kazakhstan, and China left as the world's suppliers.
Meanwhile, research data from the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and the International Commission of Occupational Health reported earlier this year that asbestos may be linked to nearly 40,000 deaths annually in the United States, including more than 3,100 from mesothelioma. This statistic is more than double what previous reporting has suggested and contradicts the government's own published numbers, further stressing the importance of a worldwide asbestos ban.


BlackBerry Key2 vs BlackBerry KeyOne: What's the difference?
While the KeyOne and Key2 certainly look like they're related, there are plenty of differences between them. Both sport metal bodies, but the Key2 uses a more modern, lighter and sturdier 7 series aluminium.
At 9.4mm thick, the KeyOne was always a bit on the chunky side, so BlackBerry Mobile shaved off almost a full 1mm from the thickness and replaced the rounded edges with flat edges and angled chamfers. The result is a phone that feels far smaller and lighter than the KeyOne, despite being a device that's almost the same width and is more than 1mm taller. It's a thinner, more square device.
One seemingly minor, but important, change is the power button placement. On the KeyOne it was placed in the top left corner edge and wasn't particularly easy to reach. The Key2's power button has moved to the right edge, and sits underneath the volume rocker switch within easy thumb reach (or left hand index finger). It's also textured to differentiate it from the Convenience Key which sits underneath that.
The KeyOne's keys are quite small and finished with a glossy coating. What's more, they don't have that same quality tactile click that older BlackBerry phones had. With the Key2, all that has changed.
BlackBerry's newest keys are 20 per cent larger, have a more square design and a matte finished so they're easier to type on. As for the clicky feel, that's been improved to mimic the older BlackBerry Bold as closely as possible.
Both keyboards have a touch sensitive surface so that you can swipe up and down through lists, as well as left and right. What's more, you can assign shortcuts to all of the letters.
Of all the features on the Key2, it's the display that's changed the least. Both phones sport 4.5-inch IPS LCD 1080 x 1620 resolution displays, making them very different to the 16:9 or longer 18:9 ratio screens we see on most other smartphones.
While the resolution may not seem like all that, it's pretty sharp. At 433 pixels per inch, it's crisp to look at, and great for displaying text and photos, although the unusual 3:2 ratio does mean it's not so hot for video or gameplay.
If it's anything like the KeyOne in real life use, the screen should be sharp, accurate and pleasant to look at on the Key2.
The Key2 uses this year's highest powered Snapdragon 600 series processor in the SD660. This year however, the RAM is 6GB as standard while both 64GB and 128GB models will be available. Like the KeyOne, it supports microSD cards for storage expansion.
The KeyOne and the Key2 both have 3,500mAh batteries, both promising to last way past the first full day no matter how much you use your phone. You shouldn't even have to think about charging during the day, according to BlackBerry Mobile. Both support Quick Charge 3.0 for the times when you do eventually need to refill it.
The BlackBerry KeyOne's single 12-megapixel camera was decent enough, even if it wasn't remarkable. This year, the company has opted to follow the trend of implementing a dual camera system.
Both the Key2's sensors are 12-megapixel, but one lens is designed to offer a 2x optical zoom effect while also enabling the new Portrait mode with blurry backgrounds. Stabilisation has been improved in the Key2 as well, but there's still no OIS (Optical Image Stabilsation) on either of the lenses.
Both phones' camera support 4K video recording at 30 frames per second, and both phones have 8-megapixel fixed focus front cameras with 1080p video recording.
It wasn't just stock Android though. It came running many of the additional software features and apps we come to expect from BlackBerry. There's the Hub for collating notifications from a number of communication apps, as well as DTEK security app, Calendar, Tasks, Notes and others. It's mostly the same story for the Key2, but there are some changes.
Key2's software includes an improved privacy locker where you can lock apps behind fingerprints and passwords. There's also a new intelligent battery feature that can learn from your usage and charging patterns to alert you when you should plug it in to recharge.
With an increase in storage and RAM on the lowest model, as well as the use of more premium materials and design, it's probably no surprise that the Key2 costs more than the KeyOne did at launch. With that said, there's not too much difference between the 64GB Key2 and what the 64GB KeyOne cost when it came out. The £30 increase isn't that significant.
There was a lot to love about the original KeyOne. It was arguably the first proper BlackBerry phone running Android and one that delivered in all the key areas. With the Key2, BlackBerry has dealt with some of the elements that weren't so great with the KeyOne, like the bulky, heavy design and the small, glossy keyboard.
We like the changes made to improve on the KeyOne. It's not a phone for everyone, but for those who love that clickety-clack feel of a keyboard, the Key2 is shaping up to be the best phone since the BlackBerry Classic.


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St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park is a national park located just off the Hummingbird Highway in Cayo District of Belize, near Belmopan, the capital city.  It is over 500 acres (2 km²) in area, and contains two cave systems (St. Hermans and Crystal), various natural trails, and the cool jungle pool from which the park gets its name.  The park is managed by the Belize Audubon Society.

This inland "blue hole" is not to be confused with the offshore Great Blue Hole, also in Belize.

History
The Government of Belize acquired the land for the park in the 1960s and '70s. It was officially declared a national park on November 23, 1986. The park was originally named Blue Hole National Park, but its name was changed in 2005 in order to avoid confusion with Blue Hole National Monument.

Flora and fauna
The park has over 200 species of birds, including unusual tropical species such as the slaty antwren, piratic flycatcher and  red-legged honeycreeper.  Species considered local specialties are tody motmot and northern nightingale-wren.

The ocelot, jaguarundi, and jaguar have all been recorded in Blue Hole National Park.

See also
Cenote

References

External links
Belize
Central America

Cayo District
National parks of Belize

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Milwaukee Brewers prospects who are eligible for the Rule 5 Draft
The Milwaukee Brewers no longer have one of the best farm systems in baseball. After rounds of trades and big acquisitions, the top level of the farm is depleted. But despite losing the top layer, the system is still deep with players who have a shot at MLB roles in the future. With a deep system, comes some huge decisions.
This year, Brewers have nearly 40 players eligible for the Rule 5 draft. The draft is designed as a way to prevent teams from piling up minor league players who may have otherwise gotten to the big leagues with another organization. Here is how a player becomes eligible:
Players who signed when 18 or younger are eligible for the draft after five years.
Players who signed when 19 or older are eligible after four years.
Player is not on the 40 man roster.
(According to the rules, it's how old a player was on the June 5th immediately preceding his signing.)
During the draft, any other MLB team with an open 40-man spot can pick these players and add them to to their roster. The player must stay on that team's 25-man MLB roster for the whole next season (including minimum of 90 days on the active roster, not the DL), or be offered back to the original team at a slight cost. The Brewers can protect a player by adding them to their 40-man roster.
Every player eligible for the draft is listed down below by position groups and in alphabetical order. Top prospects are bolded.
C: Carlos Leal, Max McDowell,
IF: Blake Allemand, Luis Aviles Jr., Jake Gatewood, Julio Mendez, Tucker Neuhaus, Nate Orf
OF: Jay Feliciano, Nic Pierre, Joantgel Segovia, Troy Stokes Jr., Dillon Thomas
RHP: Tristan Archer, Rodrigo Benoit, Phil Bickford, Jesus Brea, Bowdien Derby, Nattino Diplan, Conor Harber, Preston Gainey, Nate Griep, Nelson Hernandez, Carlos Herrera, Alec Kenilvort, Cody Ponce, Jon Olczak, Dan Reynolds, Wuilder Rodriguez, Tyler Spurlin, Trey Supak, Josh Uhen, Devin Williams
LHP: Jake Drossner, Nathan Kirby, Brad Kuntz, Drake Owenby, Quintin Torres-Costa, Christian Trent
Jake Gatewood, 1B (#10)
Gatewood was having one of his best pro seasons, then in July, he tore his ACL. The corner infielder is finally showing his power, with an easy stroke that leads to doubles and homers. His injury and lack of control at the plate will likely steer clear for now.
Trey Supak, RHP (#13)
Supak's addition to the 40-man roster is all but certain. Over 137.2 IP, the big righty pitched to a 2.48 ERA across two levels. There's a good argument to be made for him getting a chance on the big league roster next year, he'll need to be on the 40-man for that to happen.
Troy Stokes Jr., OF (#15)
Stokes is one who deserves to be protected, but it doesn't seem likely that he gets added to the 40-man roster. His offense wasn't as good this year as it was in 2017, but he won a Rawlings Gold Glove. Still, the Brewers have plenty of outfielders and only so many can go on the 40-man.
Cody Ponce, RHP (#17)
Ponce is another candidate for protection on the 40-man roster. Teams are more likely to take a risk on pitchers than hitters and Ponce has a decent ceiling that could help a rebuilding team. Ponce has a career 3.77 ERA and has shown versatility in the role he can take on. The Brewers tried him in long appearances out of the pen in Biloxi, where he pitched to a 3.57 ERA over 40.1 innings, compared to a 4.94 ERA in 54.2 innings as a starter. That's the type of pitcher the Brewers seem interested in, and a relief role can help his low 90's fastball, above-average cutter and curve play up.
Carlos Herrera, RHP (#28)
Carlos Herrera is one of the top prospects who likely go unprotected as there should be little risk that anyone takes him. Herrera spent a second season with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, pitching to a 5.46 ERA. Advanced metrics like DRA (4.47) and FIP (4.87) say he pitched better than that, but not much better. His fastball sits in the low 90s and his curveball is his best secondary pitch, but none of his pitches are good enough for him to survive hidden on a major league roster.
Quintin Torres-Costa, LHP
Torres-Costa was the most likely player to be protected alongside Trey Supak. He's a high-leverage lefty reliever who pitched to a 1.31 ERA over 55 innings with 65 Ks. Unfortunately, Torres-Costa just recently went under the knife for Tommy John surgery. If Milwaukee hides him on the 40-man, it'd be on the 60-day DL. He wouldn't be eligible for the 60-day until February, meaning he'd clog up a spot on the 40-man roster. Once on the 60-day, he'd start accruing major league service time and earning a major league salary.
Bowdien Derby, RHP
Derby has been a reliable starting pitcher in the Brewers' system since he was acquired in the Khris Davis trade. His best pitch is a changeup that keeps hitters off balance. He'd serve well as a flex pitcher, but the Brewers may not have room for him on the 40-man. If anyone were to be claimed by another team in the Rule 5 draft, Derby might be the most likely for a team that needs to fill the back end of their rotation.
Jon Olczak, RHP
Olczak was one of the most dominant relievers in the Milwaukee Brewers' system in 2018. Pitching in Carolina and Biloxi, Olczak allowed just nine earned runs over 58.1 innings while striking out 63. Whether Olczak is protected depends on if the Brewers' front office believes he'll be able to have an impact in the major in 2019.
Phil Bickford, RHP
The prize return in the Will Smith trade, Bickford has been a disappointment at best since joining the Brewers. He's lost his elite velocity and now works in the low 90s on a good day. Although the Brewers paid a big price to get Bickford, it's hard to imagine they'd put him on the 40-man to protect him, especially since he hasn't left high-A since joining the club.
Devin Williams, RHP
Williams was once regarded as a top prospect in the Brewers' farm. A year ago, he underwent Tommy John Surgery and returned just this year. While recovering, Williams pitched 34 innings and had a 5.82 ERA. Although the results were poor, Williams has some great tools and still has value. There's potential Milwaukee protects him.
Nate Kirby, LHP
Kirby was once a top draft prospect, but after three years of injury problems, there's few people who still regard him highly. The potential that he could become a valuable asset is still there, but it's hard to imagine Milwaukee using a roster spot on a pitcher who's rarely been active since joining the club.
Nate Orf, UTL
The legend of Nate Orf grew ten fold last year as the Brewers needed help in their middle infield. When Orf came up, he barely produced and wasn't the help that the Brewers needed. I can't see the Brewers protecting the utility player, especially with Mauricio Dubon set to return from an ACL surgery.
Statistics courtesy of Baseball-Reference and Baseball Prospectus
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I've established that we're all very good at self-deprecation, but what about self-cheerleading? What about the days when we're really feeling ourselves so we post a picture that we're digging and feel even more amazing when we receive comments agreeing that, yes, we look great today. Do we acknowledge this in the caption? Lol no, obviously not. We wouldn't want anyone to think we've got too big for our boots and we definitely wouldn't want anyone to disagree and rip us apart for having the audacity to compliment ourselves for once would we? And what about the nice comments we receive; are they gracefully acknowledged with a 'well thank you, yes I felt great today' or do we shy away from them, saying 'nooo you're too kind' or 'lol my hair is such a mess though...'? It's extremely rare that I see someone self-cheerleading, which is a shame because it's not something we should be afraid to do and in the long run I'm sure it would actually be very good for our self-esteem.
Self-deprecation goes way beyond blogging and Instagram, to the point where I don't seem to be able to accept a compliment in real life anymore. Stock responses include 'oh, this thing? It's really old', 'it was so cheap' and 'really? I haven't done anything to it'. I'd be shocked if you told me you haven't used at least one, if not all of those to dodge a compliment. Despite our supposed hatred of them though, we seem hell bent on showering compliments on other people because 'isn't it a shame that so-and-so doesn't realise her worth? She's always putting herself down.' Without really realising it, we're trying desperately hard to build each other up while simultaneously tearing ourselves down. Bunch of hypocrites aren't we?
The question is, do we genuinely always feel so bad that we have to constantly rip ourselves apart or are we just afraid of not coming across as relatable if we're the only person to admit that, actually, we feel pretty darn confident today? On my part at least, it's a bit of both. There are times when I'll post a picture and think 'wow, that's a really good photo of me', but instead of acknowledging my real feelings I'll actually amp up the self-deprecation an extra few degrees, almost to over-compensate. The more I like a picture, the more probable it is that I'll take a large confidence knock if someone else doesn't. Pretending I don't like it averts that risk.
So here I am, admitting that I am really feeling myself in these pictures. I felt confident when I was having them taken and I think that shows. I look at them and I don't hate what I see; in fact, I think I look pretty darn great. That's partly thanks to Ashton, who not only takes amazing photos, but who I feel completely at ease with. It's also thanks to this Joanie dress*, which makes me feel kind of like a glamorous 1940s pin up and which I'm pretty sure I'll be wearing A LOT in the coming months. But mostly, it's a reflection of how much my self-confidence has grown in the past couple of years and how that affects the way I look at myself. I think that's mainly down to blogging; constantly seeing and posting pictures of myself has forced me to accept what I look like from every angle and although I obviously have days where I feel rubbish about myself, they're much less frequent. Despite this though, I never self-cheerlead because it just feels so wrong; self-deprecation comes much more naturally to me as, it would appear, it does to many others.
So if you've got this far down the post, promise me something; if you post a picture that you feel really great in, celebrate it. Let's stop being so scared of bigging ourselves up and make the most of it when we do feel good.
Do you struggle to self-cheerlead?
I watched a programme recently explaining how over here in the West, we self-deprecate in a way that many can't relate to across other parts of the world. My sense of humour definitely fits into the self-deprecating bracket because... it's fun? haha. But I've learnt to become my own cheerleader in everyday life now. Such a good read as always, Amy!
Such a beautiful dress Amy, you look great and I love the vintage vibes.
You're so right about this. I'm always telling the people I'm surrounded by to stop being so self deprecating, but when it comes to me, it's almost like a reflex. We're taught to be modest and humble, but that doesn't mean we should put ourselves down or fail to recognise the things that we're good at. You look fab in these pictures by the way - all about those 40s vibes!
I totally think we need to start appreciating ourselves because we are worth it for sure.
Such a great post Amy!! I think this is so true and as women it seems we have to be this way for lest we be seen as big headed! I honestly do not know why though because at the same time we're being told to love ourselves just as we are?! So confusing!!
You look bloody gorgeous in these photos Amy if i were you i'd be celebrating that too!!
This is so true, so so true. Your post reminded me of a wonderful Dawn O'Porter article last year in Glamour, where she encouraged readers to "shout about me". It's true, it's almost taboo for us to say that... i think it may be self-preservation, almost? Not showing a face of confidence, in case we don't reach it.
I think that people really are afraid of seeming confident, or don't want to seem like they think too highly of themselves...If you get what I mean. It made sense when I wrote that! I think that you look amazing here - your dress is gorgeous!


You've just finished a glass of your favorite Late Harvest Riesling, and now it's time to face the tricky task of cleaning your glass. But the last thing you feel like doing after a relaxing glass of Riesling is washing dishes. After all, wine is meant to be paired with cheese and crackers, not chores.
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Tenth Anniversary of the Right to Same-Sex Marriage in Ontario
On July 24th, the state of New York implemented a new law allowing for same-sex marriages. It is the largest U.S. state in which gay marriage has been legalized, and naturally represents an important development in the recognition and acceptance of such unions in that country.
In Canada, the timing of this American initiative coincidentally harkens back to a milestone in Canadian legal history as well: Ten years ago, on July 12, 2002, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released the first of several landmark rulings in Halpern v. Canada, which established the right in Ontario for same-sex couples to marry. That decision was affirmed a year later by the Ontario Court of Appeal, which concluded that the common law definition of "marriage", with its stipulation of a partnership between one man and one woman, was contrary to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and was not a reasonable infringement under s. 1. Instead, the definition of marriage was to be re-framed to encompass "the voluntary union for life of two persons to the exclusion of others". In doing so, Ontario became the second Canadian province in which an appeal court determined that same-sex couples had the legal right to marry.
The Halpern decision legalized same-sex marriage in Ontario, and other courts across the country quickly rendered decisions that did the same. Eventually, in 2005 federal legislation called the Civil Marriage Act was passed that served to legalize same-sex marriage across Canada.
Given that Canadian same-sex marriages have been legal for about a decade, it begs the question how they differ from more "traditional" Canadian marriages, in terms of the rights and obligations that arise from them.
The answer is: They don't.
Provided they have gone through a form of marriage (whether by way of civil ceremony or else pursuant to a religious ceremony) spouses in a same-sex marriage have all same the rights and obligations under both provincial and federal laws that heterosexual couples would have in a "regular" marriage. They can adopt children and raise a family, just as opposite-sex couples do. And, if there is a breakdown of the relationship, each member of the same-sex couple would have the right to a court-ordered fair division of matrimonial property (including the matrimonial home), as well as spousal and child support if appropriate. Courts use the same legal tests for these types of marriages, as would be used for the more traditional union involving one man and one woman.
This is distinct from common law relationships, meaning those that do not involve a traditional, formal legal form of marriage, whether in the civil realm or through a religious ceremony. Under the Family Law Act of Ontario, partners in a common-law relationship (whether heterosexual or same-sex) do not have legislated rights in connection with any matrimonial home that is shared by them. They also do not have any right to equalization in connection with shared property. However – whether the partners are heterosexual or not – common law spouses do have rights in connection with support obligations towards each other, just like spouses in a traditional marriage. Note that for these purposes, a common law relationship is statutorily defined as meaning either a relationship lasting at least three years, or else a "relationship of some permanence" where there is also a natural or adoptive child.
Whether for same-sex or opposite-sex couples, the lawyers at Russell Alexander, Family Lawyers can provide advice on all of the incidents of marriage, and all of the rights that accrue upon separation and divorce. For more information, visit us at www.RussellAlexander.com
For the full text of the decisions, see:
Halpern v. Canada (Attorney General), [2003] O.J. No. 2268 (C.A.); application for leave to appeal quashed (S.C.C., October 9, 2003) http://tinyurl.com/e0cp
Halpern v. Canada (Attorney General), (2002), 60 O.R. (3d) 321 (Div. Ct.) http://tinyurl.com/42ejct5
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SM North rep Sara Goodburn named Shawnee Mission School Board President
Jay Senter - July 17, 2015 11:55 am
Sara Goodburn, the SM North area representative on the Shawnee Mission Board of Education, will serve as that body's president for the 2015-16 school year.
The motion to appoint Goodburn to the president's seat came during the district's annual organizational meeting held Monday.
Gooburn replaces SM South area representative Deb Zila, who had served in the role for several years, going back to the time of the vote to close Mission Valley Middle School.
Goodburn, who was first elected to the board in 2011, easily fended off a challenge from Mark Ellis to earn reelection earlier this year. Prior to being elected to the school board, she served as a president of the Roesland Elementary PTA and a member of the Indian Hills PTA executive board. She is also president of the SM North booster club.
The board named Craig Denny vice president for the 2015-16 school year.
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Groundbreaking Tomorrow For Penn's New College House At Hill Field
November 7, 2013 | by Bradley Maule | Buzz | Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, residential architecture, residential development, University City, University of Pennsylvania
The main entrance, viewed from Woodland Walk near 34th Street | Rendering courtesy of University of Pennsylvania and Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Hope you've gotten your fix of flag football and ultimate frisbee at Hill Field, for starting tomorrow, the University of Pennsylvania open space will be no more. Or rather, it will be significantly reduced, as construction begins on New College House at Hill Field.
The 198,000 sq ft New College House will house 350 undergrads, and like Penn's other college houses, will have a resident faculty master, a house dean, and two fellows. Now in their 15th year at Penn, the college house configuration differs from typical college dormitories, in that house deans serve as academic advisors and mentors; fellows are faculty or senior administration. As well, all of the houses offer programs, services, and social opportunities for residents, from standard academic advising to music lessons.
Philadelphia's Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, of Apple Store fame globally and the Liberty Bell Center and forthcoming 15th & Walnut Cheesecake Factory locally, provides the design for the three-walled building that frames a central courtyard. The courtyard, called the Lifted Lawn, slopes a remaining portion of Hill Field's grass lawn upward toward a plaza and dining pavilion.
New College House at Hill Field, anchored on the corner of 34th & Chestnut, opens outward toward Woodland Walk and has a long street wall along Chestnut Street that reaches toward Drexel's Chestnut Square just across 33rd Street. The two projects and the services they provide represent the institutional evolution changing the face, and skyline, of University City.
View to Lifted Lawn along Woodland Walk | Rendering courtesy of University of Pennsylvania and Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Profile of new dining pavilion | Rendering courtesy of University of Pennsylvania and Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
New College House within the greater Penn context | Rendering courtesy of University of Pennsylvania and Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Bradley Maule is co-editor of the Hidden City Daily and the creator of Philly Skyline. He's a native of Tyrone, Pennsylvania, and he's hung his hat in Shippensburg, Germantown, G-Ho, Fishtown, Portland OR, Brewerytown, and now Mt. Airy. He just can't get into Twitter, but he's way into Instagram @mauleofamerica.
MDS Chill
Wow. That's a huge change.
Betty Seymour
Slight fact correction: The college house system at Penn began in 1971 with the establishment of Van Pelt College House at 40th & Spruce. A bit more than 15 years ago.
Betty, that figure was taken directly from Penn's press release:
Penn's College House system, begun 15 years ago, currently has 11 college house residences that form the dynamic shared communities within the larger Penn community. The houses serve as microcosms of the University's intellectual variety and strengths and provide learning opportunities outside of the conventional classroom.
"In 15 years, the College Houses have become enormously successful, and life in a college house has become a touchstone for generations of student experiences at Penn," [Amy] Gutmann said.
Betty is correct. I was a student at Penn in 1971 and remember their creation.
So Penn is creating a new block long street wall on Chestnut at the edge of their campus? This seems irrational.
Is there any explanation for why they didn't go for a retail use like that on the 3400 block of Chestnut? Now there's going to be a wall and a parking lot on that stretch.
The PennConnects 2.0 plan says there will be at least some street level retail. I'm not sure if they got removed or just aren't mentioned.
@Alon
Unlike Drexel, UPenn does need additional income from retailers. Same cannot be said for our neighbor Drexel.
I was hoping that they would build a project like this on this field. But are they putting retail fronting Chestnut? If not that would suck.
Looks like another nice project for Upenn. Check out http://www.bergerproperties.org for some additional housing options that i am sure will be more affordable and still able to have some spending money left over.
S. Davis
Fortunately, perhaps, the University of Minnesota maintains its own "hill field" called "The Knoll" across from Peik Hall on the main campus.
Penn did inaugurate a small number of "college houses" in the early seventies, but only put the resources 9into making ALL residences college houses in 1998.
This looks terrible for Chestnut St. Penn has always treated Chestnut as a back alley on the edge of its campus. This project – right at the intersection of the Penn and Drexel campuses – could have been a way to connect those campuses with a vibrant University City street-scape. But, no. Instead it's just a big wall dividing the two campuses and further insulating Penn from Drexel. So much for weaving the campus into the urban fabric (not that Penn has ever cared about that, but still.) Chestnut could be a vibrant boulevard that ties together University City. This helps ensure that will never happen. It will continue as a huge highway that cuts through Uni City like a wound.


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Kindergarten spent some of their Flex Friday learning all about Groundhogs. We read our Let's Find Out to learn about things Groundhogs do and where they live. Then we went on to talk about Phil and how he predicts if we will have an early spring or 6 more weeks of Winter. After talking about this, students made predictions on whether Phil would see his shadow or not an then they made a groundhog. After our writing activity, we made a burrow to keep a groundhog warm, cozy, and safe.


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Amnesty International (AI)
Show description Press Releases (PressR), Reports (SR/PR), Urgent Actions (PressR), ai-Journal (SR) A, B1, B2, C; Annual report: also for D and E 3+ Daily Show documents
Asylum Research Consultancy (ARC)
Show description Commentaries on UKBA Guidance Notes (ExpPos), Reports (SR, PR), Query Responses (Resp) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Monthly Show documents
Show description Query Responses (Res), Country Reports (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Weekly Show documents
Austrian Development Agency (ADA)
Show description Länderinformation (SR), other relevant publications (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly Show documents
Bundesamt für Migration (BFM) (Federal Office for Migration, Switzerland)
Show description Herkunftsländerinformationen (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly Show documents
Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF) (Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, Germany)
Show description Entscheidungen Asyl (SR), IZAM Publikationen (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Monthly Show documents
Bundesamt für Fremdenwesen und Asyl - Staatendokumentation (Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum - COI unit, Austria) (BFA Staatendokumentation)
Show description Query responses (Res), Reports (SR) , other publications (SR/maps/etc) (login required to access most of these reports - for details see link above) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Weekly Show documents
Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless Persons, Belgium (CGRS) (Commisariat Général aux Réfugiés et aux Apatrides, CGVS/CGRA) & CEDOCA, COI Unit, Belgium - Please note: Currently, the CGRS' guidance documents are added to ecoi.net under the source name "CGRS", while CEDOCA's COI documents are added under the source "CGRS-CEDOCA".
Show description Reports (SR), Responses (Resp), Guidance "Notes politiques" (Pos) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Weekly Show documents
Country of Origin Research and Information (CORI)
Show description Reports (SR), Query Responses (Resp) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Monthly Show documents
Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
Show description Attacks on the Press (PR), Special Reports (SR) Special Reports: A, B1, B2, C; Annual Report: also for D and E; other publications: not covered 3+ Monthly Show documents
Danish Immigration Service (DIS)
Show description Fact-finding Reports (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Weekly Show documents
Dutch Council for Refugees (DCR) - VluchtelingenWerk Nederland
Show description Reports (SR), Responses (Resp), Positions (Pos), other country reports (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Monthly Show documents
European Asylum Support Office (EASO)
Show description COI reports (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly Show documents
Show description Reports of EU Election Assistance and Observation (SR), Progress and Accession Reports (PR); European Neighbourhood Policy - Country and Progress Reports (PR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Monthly Show documents
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
Show description Position Papers (SR), Country Reports (PR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly Show documents
Show description Reports of Election Observation Missions (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly Show documents
The Finnish Immigration Service - Country Service
Show description Reports (SR); Responses (Resp.); A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Monthly Show documents
Show description Freedom in the World (PR), Freedom of the Press (PR), Nations in Transit (PR), Countries at the Crossroads (PR), Freedom on the Net (PR), Special Reports (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Monthly Show documents
Health Action International (HAI)
Show description Medicine Prices Surveys of HAI Europe (SR), Medicine Price Monitors of HAI Africa (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly Show documents
Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Show description Press Releases (PressR), Reports (SR/PR) A, B1, B2, C; Annual report: also for D and E 3+ Daily Show documents
Hungarian Helsinki Committee (HHC)
Show description Reports (SR), selected other publications (PressR, Positions) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly Show documents
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB)
Show description Issue Papers (SR), Country Fact Sheets (SR), Extended Responses to Information Requests (Res), Responses to Information Requests (Res) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Weekly Show documents
International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL)
Show description NGO Law Monitor (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly Show documents
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Show description Annual Reports (PR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly Show documents
International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights (IHF) - The International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights submitted a request of bankruptcy to the Commercial Court in Vienna to start an insolvency procedure on 27 November 2007. Therefore the organisation will be dissolved. For more details see: http://www.ihf-hr.org/documents/doc_summary.php?sec_id=58&d_id=4447 (IHF Website, accessed on 12 December 2007); http://www.rferl.org/featuresarticle/2007/12/7DE07AC5-C011-4246-8691-B6F91BD76421.html (RFE/RL Website, accessed on 12 December 2007).
Show description Reports (SR/PR), Press Releases (PressR), Statements (PressR), Open Letters (PressR) A, B1, B2, C; Annual report: also for D and E 3+ Previously covered Show documents
International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC)
Show description Missing the Target Reports (PR), other reports (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly Show documents
Swedish Migration Board - Migrationsverket landinformation
Show description English-language Reports (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Monthly Show documents
Migration Review Tribunal - Refugee Review Tribunal: Country Advice Service (Australia) (MRT-RRT) - note: MRT-RRT's COI section has been moved to Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) on 1 July 2013
Show description Query Responses (Res), Country Reports (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly - note: MRT-RRT's COI section has been moved to Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) on 1 July 2013 Show documents
Minority Rights Groups International (MRG)
Show description Reports (SR), Micro Studies (SR), Macro Studies (SR), Briefing Papers (SR), State of the World's Minorities (PR) A, B1, B2, C; Annual report: also for D and E 3+ Monthly Show documents
The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Show description Ambtsbericht (PR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly Show documents
Norwegian Country of Origin Information Center (Landinfo)
Show description English-language Fact-finding Reports (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Monthly Show documents
Office for Foreigners (Poland), COI Unit
Office Français de Protection des Réfugiés et Apatrides (OFPRA)
Show description Reports (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly Show documents
Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration (ORAM)
Refugee Research and Information Branch (New Zealand) (RRIB)
Show description Query Responses (Resp), Reports (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly Show documents
Refugee Documentation Centre, Legal Aid Board (Ireland) (RDC)
Show description Query responses (Resp), Reports (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Weekly Show documents
Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF)
Show description Reports (SR/PR), Press Releases (PressR) A, B1, B2, C; Annual report: also for D and E 3+ Daily Show documents
Show description International Psychiatry (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly Show documents
Swiss Refugee Council (Schweizerische Flüchtlingshilfe, SFH)
Show description Herkunftsländerinformationen (Res/SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Weekly Show documents
Still Human Still Here
Show description Commentaries on UKBA Guidance Notes & Reports (Positions) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Monthly Show documents
Show description Country-specific reports on corruption (PR,SR) A, B1, B2, C; Annual report: also for D and E 3+ Quarterly Show documents
previously covered: UK Department for International Development - Health Resource Centre (DFID - HRC)
Show description Country Health Briefing Papers (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 previously covered. Show documents
UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)
Show description Annual Human Rights Reports (PR) & Quarterly Updates (PR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly Show documents
UK Home Office (Border Agency)
Show description COI Documents (SR/PR), Operational Guidance Notes (Positions) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Weekly Show documents
UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
Show description Official Documents (PR/SR), NGO Statements (PressR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Monthly Show documents
UN Committee Against Torture (CAT)
Show description State Reports (please check if really PR), Concluding Observations (please check if really PR), NGO reports (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E - NGO-reports: A,B1,B2,C 3+ Monthly Show documents
UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)
Show description State Reports (PR), Concluding Observations (PR), NGO reports (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E - NGO-reports: A,B1,B2,C 3+ Monthly Show documents
UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
UN Women - UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (ersetzt UNIFEM, DAW, INSTRAW, OSAGI)
Show description News (Appeals & News releases); Publications (SR/PR) News: A, B1, B2, C; other publications: A, B1, B2, C, D, E 3+ Quarterly Show documents
UN Development Programme (UNDP)
Show description National Human Development Reports (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly Show documents
UN General Assembly
Show description Reports (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Monthly Show documents
Show description Chronologies of Events (SR), Country Reports (SR), Country & Situation Specific Position Papers (Positions), Länderinformationen (Positions/SR), Country Briefing Folders (SR), National Laws (Laws) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Weekly Show documents
UN Human Rights Committee
UN Human Rights Council (formerly UN Commission on Human Rights) (HRC)
Show description Reports (SR), NGO Written Statements (PressR), Documents of Universal Periodic Review (PR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E - NGO-reports: A,B1,B2,C 3+ Weekly Show documents
UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Show description Press Releases by Special Rapporteurs and Experts (PressR), Investigation Reports of OHCHR Nepal (SR), Common Core Documents forming part of state reports under international human rights treaties (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Weekly (Common Core Documents: Quarterly) Show documents
previously covered: UN Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights
Show description Reports (SR), NGO Written Statements (PressR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 0 The UN Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights was dissolved in 2006. Show documents
US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS)
Show description Asylum Resources (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Previously quarterly - no longer publishes reports online (since 2004). Show documents
US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)
Show description Annual Reports (PR), Policy Briefs (SR), Special Reports (SR) A, B1, B2, C; Annual report: also for D and E 3+ Quarterly Show documents
US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)
Show description World Refugee Survey (PR) Note: no new World Refugee Surveys since 2009. A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly Show documents
US Department of Labor (USDOL) - Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking (OCFT)
Show description Reports on child labour (PR, SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Quarterly Show documents
US Department of State (USDOS)
Show description Trafficking in Persons Reports (PR), Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (PR), International Religious Freedom Reports (PR), Country Reports on Terrorism (PR), Background Notes (PR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Weekly Show documents
US Social Security Administration (SSA)
Show description Social Security Programs Throughout the World (PR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Monthly Show documents
Show description Epidemiological Fact Sheets on HIV and AIDS (SR), AIMS Country Reports (SR), Country Reports from Mental Health Atlas (SR), WHD 2001 Mental Health Country Reports (SR), Country Health System Fact Sheets of WHO AFRO (PR), Highlights on Health of WHO Europe Office (PR), Country Health Information Profiles of WHO WPRO (PR), English and French Fact Sheets on HIV/AIDS - Care and Treatment of PAHO (SR), Health in the Americas (PR), Annual Reports (PR) and Publications (SR) of WHO Country Office in Iraq, Darfur Hospital Assessments of WHO Country Office in Sudan (SR), Maps on Access to Health Facilities of WHO Country Office in Sudan (Maps), Maps on Health Data of WHO Country Office in Somalia (Maps), Maps (Maps) and Reports (SR) of WHO West Bank & Gaza Office, English and French National Health Policies of PAHO (SR), English and French Health Sector Analyses of PAHO (SR), Reports of Global Campaign Against Epilepsy (SR), MIND Country Summaries (SR), Health System Profiles of WHO EMRO (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Monthly Show documents
WRITENET
Show description Country Reports (SR) A, B1, B2, C, D, E 4 Monthly Show documents
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In 2005 Jello Biafra came with the Melvins for three gigs to Germany. And here we have a phenomenal impression from the show in cologne. It's not my rip and I will give this to you because why not. Amazing Jello's performance and I remember the gig here in summer 2010 or 2011 when I joined this amazing show with my precious Love in the Batschkapp (R.I.P.) with his new band the Guantanamo School Of Medicine and he shows us: "I'm Not Quiet, I'm Alive!!!". What should I write?? This man is a nuclear bomb and a icon in the whole punk scene. The recording quality is pretty good and it's always a pleasure to hear something new from the ex-DK frontman. Enjoy!!!


9 Unique Classes: Play as Bards, Craftsmen, Criminals, Doctors, Mages, Men At Arms, Merchants. Priests, & Witchers.
Any idea if updates will be coming in the future after getting the pdf?
Like if there are any updates in the future, will the pdf be updated as well?
Sorry for not being clear, and thanks for replying. Cheers!
Some questions. Maybe we need another sage answer.
Potions. Herbalist (Doctor profession) can create potion +3 to Ref (+3 to Reflex for 10 rounds), and witchers have Blizzard potion (+4 Reflex after killing an enemy). It is look like a lack of balance.
Improviser (Craftsmen profession) can make silver coated weapons. Such weapons are more powerful than witcher's "silver" blades because they can cut human and monsters with the same effectively. Even artifacts can't do so!
Witcher ability "Frenzy" look like very odd. Witcher can deal a ton of damage and run away. In my game witcher deal 1d6 damage for every 2 points in Frenzy, so +5d6 max. And witcher have such bonus until poison wears off. Am I right?
Fiend should have Spell Casting Skill.
Runes. Perun is useless if you don't use optional rule (adrenaline).
Poison. Assassins can coat a blade with poison for 1d10 rounds. For my opinion poison effect...See more can end before the battle starts. Maybe it should be 1d10 strikes with the weapon?
I commend the author for making the book, but it does need some polishing and some continuity corrections. As for the fiend, I gave it Spell Casting at +8. I'm making my own bestiary until an expansion becomes available, because the book simply lacks the variety of the video games and I don't want my players to constantly run into nothing but nekkers and ghouls.
I also found that the stats for the mounts, horses, warhorses, etc, don't match the stats listed in transportation. When they list weights, I'm assuming that is what they can carry (in addition to a rider or pulling a cart) because a horse weights far more than 100kg. Some of those numbers corresponded with the encumbrance of the animal in their bestiary entry, so since I was redoing the bestiary anyway, I revised them to match the numbers listed in the transportation section.
I'd still like to know about the armor enhancements as a set, per my question below. It doesn't seem to make since to me.
Also, I find it...See more strange that a "normal" attack is really a "fast" attack, which is two attacks with no penalties. My players and I have discussed this and decided that a "normal" attack is one attack. A fast attack is two attacks with a -1 to the first strike and a -2 to the second with each strike doing 1/2 damage because you can't put your full effort into each swing. It seems to match the "heavy" attack better. We've left that as is, along with the dual wielding rule.
We've also had a lengthy discussion about the game economy. If characters go out and loot 5 daggers, they can sell them to merchants for 1/2 what they are worth. But what if one of your characters IS a merchant? Surely there should be some mechanic to allow him to sell his goods to the general NPC population?
For those of us who have the physical book, is there a discount for the pdf?
The PDF is already discounted to half the cost of the physical book.
I have a question about Armor Enhancements. It says they are created and sold as sets, but that you can install them separately. So, do the stats indicate the enhancement as a set or as separate pieces for each armor component, head, torso, etc? It would be pretty hard to split a +1 among the various body parts. But if they are individual pieces, then the weight and price would need to be for each piece rather than the set price.
Why does it require iron/steel to craft bows, in addition to the tools? I've made a few longbows, been to several weeklong courses by people who know what they're doing, yet never seen or heard of a bow made with metal?
There will be. Dates haven't been announced yet.
Just to be clear, every hard copy of the book available for sale right now is in English translation? I am ready to purchase a copy from a German website and although they use the English cover photo and English description for the book, I want to be sure.
The Italian book is on the market, although the first printing is currently sold out. No one else has finished their localization. So, if you're seeing a German store with the book its most likely in English.
Does this mean that the updated version 1.2(as shown in the pdf) is not included in the currently available hard copies?
Is there a German Version? When not: are you working on it?
One is in the works. It will be released by Truant Verlag. They are currently working on the localization and I believe they do not have a solid release date as of yet.
Any chance of a hard copy edition?
PDF's are nice... but I'm old school.
Available from our webstore (talsoriangames.com) or from your local retailer! Its currently on sale for the holiday weekend.
The spawn of Pondsmith strikes!!!!
Seems it is the old Cyberpunk 2020 system... adapted to a FRPG.
The Witcher RPG runs on Fuzion, which is a generic system that in turn stems from the Interlock system that Cyberpunk 2020 ran on(but originally debuted in Mekton II), fused with bits from the HERO system.
Actually, it is Interlock, although one might find a lesson or two learned from Fuzion in the rules.
PDF was updated 1st november and then 8th november. Is there Errata №2 somewhere?
The second update just corrected a typo.
When is the revised version due? My friends and I are very excited to begin our campaigns in the world of the witcher, but we would prefer to already have the full version.
We do not have a Turkish publishing partner to localize it at this time, no.
...oh, and congrats to co-author Lisa too, of course!
The text above mentions the class "Men Art Arms" (should be Men At Arms).
Congrats on your game, Cody. I remember when your birth was announced in the Cyberpunk 2020 supplement, "Listen Up, You Primitive Screwheads!"
This title was added to our catalog on July 29, 2018.


Energy Therapy helped me overcome Neopharmaphobia- fear of new drugs.
Overcoming this fear was important because I take many different pills for my health problems.
I was becoming a real pain for the doctor I think, because I was always fighting their need to change my pills.
I have since overcome this fear with the book.
I think it was because I really wanted to, but I also believe the book is very helpful and needed.
I do have reservations about these new drugs the doctor wants me to take, but I am not afraid anymore.


The Young Professional Networking Group (YPNG) held a Monte Carlo night to benefit the San Luis Obispo Children's Museum on April 30.
Guests packed the children's museum to enjoy good food, dancing and gaming. Proceeds will support the children's museum field trip scholarship fund.
Young Professionals Networking Group (YPNG) was founded in 2006 based on the premise that the Central Coast's young professionals would benefit, both personally and professionally, from peer connection and support as well as community involvement.
If you would like to buy a high resolution print of any of these photos contact the photographer at highlightmediapro@gmail.com.
For more events at this venue and others check out CalCoastNew's Event Calendar.


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Home > Issue 10 >	Soffel
Poetry and Transculturality in Asia and Europe –Philosophical and Psychological Aspects
Issue 10 (Autumn 2019), pp. 1-3
DOI: 10.6667/interface.10.2019.103
Editorial: Poetry and Transculturality in Asia and Europe
–Philosophical and Psychological Aspects
Christian Soffel Serafima Tsung-Huei Hsiung
Trier University National Taiwan University
Inter- and transcultural topics are abundant in various literatures (including but not limited to Russian, Chinese, Japanese, English and German), often developing surprisingly similar characteristics even in geographically distant locations, different genres or time periods. One particular factor fostering such developments is the transformation process of a particular literary motive from one culture to another, often by the use of translation. It becomes especially apparent when depicting borderline experience, or in a multilingual context. In our temporary globalized world, such issues are not just interesting from a historian's perspective, but are relevant for reevaluating cultural contacts all over the globe. A great many of these phenomena are philosophical or psychological in nature, whether they are transcendental experiences, or mnemonic characteristics of writing, or self-reflections.
The foundation to interface, Issue 10: "Poetry and Transculturality in Asia and Europe –Philosophical and Psychological Aspects" was laid during the International Symposium "Poetry and Transculturality in Asia and Europe", held in Taipei at Taiwan University in February 2019, organized jointly with the Center for Advanced Studies "Russian Poetry in Transition" (FOR 2603) at Trier University. Our present volume addresses these issues from several perspectives.
The issue begins with an article on temporal structures in the work of Thomas Gray, an English poet and scholar from the 18th century. The author demonstrates convincingly the intermingling of cyclical and linear time conceptions in his odes and sonnets. This lyrical configuration is connected to changes in daytime and landscape as well as the image of the author placed in the corresponding context, thus creating a transfigural piece of literature, which even extends beyond the boundaries of a single human life span.
The next paper of this issue explores the "transpoetical" œuvre by Jean-Pierre Balpe, a French scholar, who publishes poems on the internet under various pseudonyms. His engagement in literature reaches from experimental computer-generated verses to Japanese style haiku poems, thus opening up a space, in which a transgression of borders in various aspects (cultures, genres, lyrical subjectivity, cultural identity) is taking place.
Baba Yaga is the central topic of the following contribution. The famous witch from East Slavic fairy tale mythology is depicted in two "novels in poems" by the US American authors Jane Yolen and Lana Hechtman. These works depict Baba Yaga from a feminist perspective as a strong female protagonist. Parallel to the transparent connectivity of verse and prose genres, the authors develop an archetypal notion of femininity/masculinity representing the dichotomy of soul and intellect.
The theoretical background of the present volume gets interconnected by the final article contemplating on two concepts of cultural genesis that were developed by Vasily Rozanov and Sigmund Freud at the turning point of the 19th and 20th centuries. They differ on their viewpoint on physical procreation as cultural value. Additionally, the author introduces a thoughtful distinction between "transition" and "translation" in the context of cultural processuality. This theoretical foundation is then applied to a collection of lyrical pieces by the contemporary Russian poet Vera Pavlova.
These articles show nicely the common ground and the intrinsic resonances between lyrical expressions from different cultures, languages, genres and time periods, be it in terms of the poetic depiction of transcendental experiences, in the field of cultural translation, the connection between memory and writing or of the author as creative self.
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