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I have a confession to make. I've fallen in love with a strip mall restaurant.
That's right, this fast food-snubbing, rating-worshipping, self-proclaimed culinary elitist has been swept away by a noodle and dumpling shop where the dishes top out at a measly 13 bucks and the closest attraction is the Laundromat next door. That an epicurean gem could be nestled beside a business that functions exclusively on quarters seems unlikely, sure. Thing is, once you taste the food, it also seems irrelevant.
As the brainchild of Bill and Yvonne Kim, it's really no wonder. Both of Trotter tutelage, the pair bring years of experience – including stints at Trio, New York's Bouley, and most recently, Le Lan – to the communal table, coupling their fine-dining sensibilities with Asian staples to the effect of unpretentious gastronomic success. In the few months it's been open, Urbanbelly has garnered a near cult-like following. And as my last visit indicated (p-p-p-packed on a frigid Wednesday), these aren't fair-weather fans.
Perhaps it's because the menu reads like a triumvirate of pan-Asian deliciousness. The dumplings – like, say, the duck and brandy duo – are simple, yet refined; the fried rice – gimme the melt-in-your-mouth short rib selection any ol' day – is innovative with respect for tradition; and the noodle soups – the rice cake with chicken, mango and Korean chili sauce is the definition of my jam – are like steaming vessels of soul-satisfaction.
Like, crave it for weeks on end (I have), want to sip it straight from the bowl (I do), finish the entire thing despite the fact that it's the size of your head (every time) kind of satisfying. I think I consumed my body weight in soba the last time I was there. The time before that, too. It's invariably worth it.
The space is warm, if minimalist, a single room lined by four Chinese Elmwood tables with an ordering counter at the back. And while the c-word has become borderline ubiquitous these days – everywhere from Duchamp to Sepia to the Publican offers the opportunity to dine and discuss with strangers – at Urbanbelly communal chowing isn't an option, but the standard. You sit where there's an available stool, sip on your soup, and inevitably, start chatting.
Yvonne describes it as "very L.A.," and it is. The room feels open and relaxed, and so, too, is the conversation; you're as likely to witness a couple debating Steppenwolf's greatest as you are an industry strategy sesh over how to defeat graham elliot in football –and I'd be lying if I told you I hadn't disclosed sexcapades at a full table. There's just something about noodles and communal that seems to make people feel unfettered. (N.B.: Taking advantage of the BYOB policy probably doesn't hurt.)
But for me, the real magic happens in the kitchen window, where chef Bill Kim – donning a bandana and perennial air of amusement – parks himself each night. Ever the gracious host, he wears an expression that seems to say "YEAH, this is the house that I built." And I'm sitting there, like, "I know, and it is the coolest."
Recession-friendly, robust and rife with revelry, Urbanbelly is a Chicago classic in the making. It's also responsible for popping my strip mall-eatery dumpl– I mean, cherry.
I've another confession. It felt good.
sex & dating.
I hate to break it to you, but you probably never had it. Much like the way you talk up your net worth in the beginning of the relationship, we little minxes sometimes say things to play up our sexy, venturesome natures that probably wouldn't pass a polygraph. The fact that she's been radio silent about someone joining you in the sack (or on the kitchen counter, taste-depending) means she wasn't really open to begin with, and if you broach it after a two-year conversation hiatus, you'll just make her wonder if you're sexually unsatisfied. My word of advice: let this one go. If she were actually jonesing for a third, she'd have brought it up again.
Seriously? Yes, we like it. We love it. Like, a lot. Feigned enthusiasm occurs for one of two reasons: because she thinks you don't like going down on her and thus tries to speed the process along, or because you're bad at it. Seeing as it's borderline impossible for your mouth on our nether regions not to feel good (unless you're biting. NO BITING.), chances are your faker's in the former camp. Make it known that you'd like nothing more than your head between her legs, and I assure you her ensuing moans will be legit.
Only a little. Some people can't deal with a partner who's chub, or has a jacked grill, or wears dad jeans, and others just don't dig that much foreskin. If it's hindering your attraction to him, it's a legit issue – and unlike the denim, this one isn't an easy fix (it can be fixed, mind you, but it ain't fun). Ask yourself if it's really a dealbreaker; if you find yourself not wanting to bone because of it, it may be. Uncircumcized slingers are tricky beasts – they're more apt to bleed, and if their owners are anything less than diligent about hygiene, they get gnarly. Fast.
If you think it might be a matter of foreignness, however, give it time. That extra foreskin means heightened sensation for men, and some women, too, say it actually feels better. Change can be good.
Should you decide that it's just not your jam, though, do him a favor and don't cite the dick as cause of the split. Imagine being told your labia are too big. No person needs that kind of genital scarring.
I want you to hear me loud and clear – all women like to be taken care of when we're sick (where sick means colds/flus/things that don't involve the butt). She keeps telling you she looks gross and that her best friend's tending to her? Doesn't matter. She wants you to show up on her doorstep soup in hand, and she wouldn't mind if you fed it to her either. Your willingness to see us puffy, vulnerable and potentially hallucinating speaks volumes about how much you care, and that will make us adore you, if not give you filthy, flu-abetted (or hindered, but whatever) gratitude sex. Consider this a life lesson. Commit it to memory.
When I was six, my family went to Mexico. With our bikinis, our sunblock and our beach reads, I readied myself for a fun-filled, if uneventful holiday (I was six!). But rather than pore over vapid chick lit, my mom opted for 'Fit for Life' – and while I noshed on carne asada, mi madre was being persuaded to forgo meat. She finished the book beachside and left Mexico a vegetarian. Thus, so did I.
My rationale became more philosophically driven over the years, but my mouth paid that zero mind; it wanted makeouts and steak, in that order, and you better believe it was not content to have just one. So at 17 – after 2,300 Boca burgers and at the obvious peak of rational decision-making – I called it quits. My inner moral turmoil notwithstanding, I haven't looked back.
So when I was told repeatedly about the wonders of Green Zebra, a vegetarian restaurant, I was predictably skeptical. I had gone sans meat, ingested all the soy protein, craved all the duck breast. Eating vegetarian, I'd convinced myself, was no fun.
I was wrong.
Green Zebra is a sort of surreptitious vegetable oasis. Unabashedly meat-free, even the biggest carniwhores among us seem to forget that by our third bite, or remember but don't care. I experienced the former on my first experience, and by dessert, I was adding Green Zebra to my list of best restos IN INK. It's been two years and multiple visits since, and let me tell you something: It ain't going anywhere.
The menu is globally influenced
without feeling muddled, a multi-genre approach that excites the palate without overwhelming. It changes seasonally, but to give you an idea/make you jealous, a taste of what's notable a ce moment:
The caramelized endive – with baby beets, blood oranges and candied pecans – is a mind trick of a dish, the whole thing drizzled with rosemary honey so delectable I'd have licked the remnants off my plate had there been any. Befuddled, I was like "Wait, wait, wait, am I eating vegetables or candy? Oh? Vegetables that taste like candy?!" Then: "I'll have four, thanks." Our server
thought I was kidding. My date knew better.
Buttermilk polenta, by contrast, is savory and flavor-packed, its humble roots elevated by the textural contrast of chestnut slices, and again by the acidic zing of quadruple-pickled peppers. My tasting notes read 'I am a believer.' Consider my faith in cornmeal renewed.
And perhaps the most complex dish I've had chez GZ recently is the parsnip ravioli – with tart grapefruit, winter greens and whole almonds – a lesson in contrast at once sweet, bitter, nutty, creamy, & acidic. A roving interplay of flavorful delights, this layered wonder left me speechless. Almost zero people are capable of doing the same.
There are, of course, a couple of every-visit must-eats, items that perennially grace the menu because they're too good to ever be nixed. I'm talking about the shiitake mushrooms with savoy cabbage and crispy potato wrappers, a playful take on a spring roll that remains one of the best courses I've consumed in this city, and the poached egg – with sourdough and smoked potato puree – that doubles as an excuse to throw dining etiquette to the wind. You pick up the slice of sourdough, soak up the yolk and bacony potato (yes, it really tastes like bacon), and delight over the fact that you're eating with your hands. Sop, swallow, repeat.
I don't care how much you like your steak and potatoes – or scallops and foie, or rattlesnake sausage – you will survive a night without them, and at Green Zebra, you'll be happy you did. With zucchini and zen, this Shawn McClain masterpiece will open your culinary horizons, and have you extolling the merits of daikon before you know it.
(Author's note: as you'll likely discern from the first line, this was written in 2011, before either sexting or kale had reached cultural saturation. But it's still fun. And frankly, the advice stands.)
Things I'm currently obsessed with: Kale.
(It's a short list.)
Like, attack-with-reckless-abandon/partake-in-inappropriate-places/can't-go-four-hours-without-them-type obsessed. They're delicious. They both do my body good. I've found the elusive healthy fixes.
I kind of think they should be yours, too.
But since this isn't a vegetablog – and because I'm pretty positive no one's taking issue with the kale-as-nutritional-powerhouse stance – I'm going to set the leafy greens aside (seriously, though, go eat some). This is about the mighty sext (<-- sexual text, in the event you're confused). Consider it both your conversion and crash course.
For those of you already on board, kudos – way to recognize an awesome thing when you read it. For those, however, questioning the merits of bawdy banter, I hear you, too. I get how it might seem like PG porn. But indulge me a minute. It has its benefits.
Not only will a well-composed sext get your creative juices flowing (can porn do that?), it'll do the same for all sorts of hers. There is no better way to boost yourself from that 2pm (and 4pm, and 11am) malaise without leaving your ergonomic chair, and when real sex isn't feasible (i.e. you're desk-shackled or miles apart), this is your best use-anywhere, not-not-safe-for-work bet.
Thanks to the strange anonymity of a PDA screen, sexting's also an apt means of pulling latent fantasies out of otherwise "nice" girls, and if you're swapping smut with someone more sexually overt, you just might end up
with pictures. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't sent one today.
And a little secret, guys – a salacious exchange can be as stimulating as foreplay. You write us right, and we'll drop trou that much faster the next time we see you.
Just keep in mind that if you're first-timing it with someone, you may have to baby-step your way in. You wouldn't suggest anal within three minutes of getting a woman naked, and you, too, ought not go triple-X during your inaugural sextchange. If her responses are flirtatious, up the ante a little. If you're getting one-word replies, you're coming on too strong.
And should you be A-gaming it enough to receive a photo, do us a favor and don't send one back. I know you want to level the playing field and that you've been really working those obliques, but naked dude shots tend to feel a little too Playgirl to titillate. Leave the picture proffering to us, and you worry about what quip you can make about our tight asses. We'd rather see your labor's fruits in person anyway.
On a final, vital note, it behooves you to always double-check your recipient. When a guy I'm seeing attempted to sext me last week, Sean B. instead got a message from his bud intimating that he'd like to put his tongue on a piece of anatomy Sean doesn't even have. The story, admittedly, made me laugh and at least a little hot, but still. You don't want to be that guy.
Whom you do want to be is the man who can turn a woman on simply by unlocking her phone.
Just be prepared for obsession. Send me your best sextcerpts. And eat your kale.
academia & art collide
It all came down to the macaron. After a combined 17 courses, eight alcohol pairings, four-plus hours and maybe 700 ingredients (don't quote me), the quintessential Parisian pastry appeared before us. Peering at it, I contemplated how tonight's variety, brown sugar, might taste, well aware that I was teetering precariously between sated and uncomfortably full. But as I bit into the warm, pillow-like cookie, my mind went quiet; its crunchy exterior gave way to a chewy, ganache-filled center and I glided into sugar-induced bliss. My eyes closed, denying one sense to amplify another. It was the perfect ending to the Gras gastronomic journey: Laurent's seductive final touch.
It was also unexpected – an exclusively visceral delight to top off a meal otherwise intensely intellectual. At L2O, you will undoubtedly experience the sheer pleasure of eating really, ridiculously well. You will also
experience food relentlessly thought-provoking, a presentation of dish after dish that demands dissection. Take French-Japanese fare, add impeccable traditional technique, throw in a smattering of molecular gastronomy and you're beginning to scratch the surface that is this culinary wonder. It's a restaurant whose foundation is built at once upon immaculate execution and creative innovation. It's about interplay, paradox. It makes you think.
Like about the intersection of old and new, as is so brilliantly exemplified with the scallops. Prepared two ways, they come both perfectly seared and as domes of mousse, an avant-garde manifestation nestled next to the
customary. My mind wrestled with the notion of scallop in mousse form while my mouth assumed the reins and dove in; every bit as unconventional and definitely more delicious than one might imagine, the whipped mollusk was a bellwether of body/brain debate to come. The foie gras snow – atop tuna tartare, with tomato carpaccio and insanely mini cubes of hibiscus gelée – provoked similar contemplation; I, like most, am accustomed to my foie fleshy. But the frozen flakes, foreign in sight and sensation, proved oddly familiar to the tongue: after a moment of cold, the ethereal snow melted and my palate recognized the creamy richness as the unmistakable taste of foie. It was gras, done Gras-style. And let me tell you, je l'aime.
That style is also one of an utter aesthete, a man with a taste for plated art. When the arctic char hit the table, it became a question of play versus purpose, the fish accompanied by a green checkerboard of zucchini- and pea-puree that looked both palatable and almost too precious to eat. To be seen or consumed? we wondered. My date, who dines with his mind more than his stomach, opted not to desecrate the vibrant game piece, but I'm of the if-it's-on-your-effing-plate-it-ought-to-be-ingested school of thought. I slid the char through the vegetable squares, plopped the bite in my mouth, and delighted in the vindication of knowing I'd made the right choice. A symphony of nuanced flavor, the dish reminded me that at L2O, every element has its purpose; the cuisine is serious with a smack of whimsy, but there's no novelty for novelty's sake. That apparently inconsequential potato ribbon looks exquisite next to your pork belly, sure. But I assure you, it tastes good, too.
And sometimes it's that last note that seems precisely what Laurent is after. After 17 courses, eight alcohol pairings and four-plus hours, he proffered the inimitable macaron and gave our brains a break. After a meal artful and academic, Gras graciously reminded us that he can do viscerally appetizing, too. After an eye-opening gastronomic extravaganza, this cookie was as if to say "et maintenant, mes amis, RELAX." And in that final moment, analysis was rendered unnecessary. It was a brilliant and beautiful thing.
I applaud your chutzpah, cowboy. Two ways this can go. One: Approach the taken girl and she'll shut you down, or flirt with you to make her boyfriend jealous (watch out, dude)... and then shut you down. Either way, you're getting rejected. But you've still got chutzpah! Moving on.
Approach the single girl, however, and you might have the easiest pickup of your bar-frequenting life. A woman surrounded by men is a woman fortressed, and there's little like feeling protected that makes us want to rebel. Dare to breach the stronghold and you'd might as well be wearing chainmail: you'll look daring, courageous, confident, and she'll be flattered that you'd rather step into the lions' den than the petting zoo of ladies milling unattended around the bar. That said, in almost any girl's group of guys is a lover spurned, so don't expect the crew to welcome you into their bromance. Of course, she knows this, and chances are it'll only make her more open to that game you're spitting. The dudes won't be nice, she'll be that much nicer. Short-term pain for slightly less short-term gain, right? Right. Godspeed.
Riddle me this: Is she too rough, or are you uncomfortable because it's unfamiliar? If it's the latter, I recommend you keep your mind open and your mouth shut (save whispering something dirty in her ear). You may be surprised by how much you enjoy it if you let yourself. If, however, she really is too aggressive, the unfortunate truth is you might be incompatible. Carnal chemistry is as crucial to a successful relationship as good conversation, and sadly, one doesn't guarantee the other. If bondage gets her going and you'd decidedly prefer your nipples unclamped, you may just not be right for each other.
Listen, we understand the importance of privacy – I'd sooner walk around pantless than let a guy listen in on Sunday brunch with my closest. When a woman checks your email, it isn't because she needs you to share absolutely everything; it's because she suspects something's awry. That kind of tab-keeping is a sign of mistrust, and something only remedied by an open discussion. Ask your fiancée what's motivating her monitoring. If you've truly nothing to hide, you'll be able to put her fears to rest – and wrest control of your password while you're at it.


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Introducing Ciaran McArdle as a member of our Business Advisory Board
July 20th, 2010:
Ciaran joined our Business Advisory Board on July 1st, 2010 and brings with him a wealth of experience both in soccer coaching and in the world of soccer business.
Ciaran began his career as a summer coach with PLAY SOCCER New England in 1996 and joined full time in 1998. By 1999 he was the National Director for Coaching.
In 2001, Ciaran chose to build his own successful business when he started www.xlsoccertours.com, an organization that provides top level soccer tours to the UK, Spain, Sweden, Itally, Holland and Brasil. In 2008, XL Soccer Tours became an official partner to Coaches across Continents and assisted with the first Hat-Trick Initiative in Kigoma, Tanzania.
"I'm excited to be part of this unique challenge to use soccer for social development. Coaches across Continents is providing a program that is changing lives in communities around the world and I'm looking forward to working with the Boards to build a sustainable foundation for future business development."
Ciaran will also be putting on his coaching gear on the fields in Africa in 2011.


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Of Interest: Doug O'BrienSubmitted by chad on June 11, 2007 - 12:21
Doug O'Brien, who came up to the Lightning with Paul Ranger and at one time was knocking at the NHLs door, has signed with Lukko Rauma in Finland.
O'Brien was traded to Anaheim for Joe Rullier at the trade deadline.
Ironically, Rullier also signed with Lukko Rauma this offseason.
O'Brien, who was a Memorial Cup All-Star with Gatineau the year after he was a sixth round pick (2003). O'Brien was the leading scorer at the 2004 Memorial Cup and was also named the QMJHL's top defenseman that year. The Newfoundland-native had 17 goals and 46 for 63 points in 66 games that in 03-04. He was also +52 and had 146 PIM.
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Doug O'Brien Sent to AnaheimSubmitted by chad on February 27, 2007 - 14:25
NHL.com is reporting the Lightning have sent defenseman prospect Doug O'Brien to the Anaheim Ducks for AHL veteran defenseman Joe Rullier. The 6-3, 230 pound Rullier was part of the Brad Richards Rimouski Oceanic team that won the Memorial Cup in 2000. Rullier was drafted in the 5th round by Los Angeles in 1998 and was signed by the Kings following the Memorial Cup, but did not last with the club as he was signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Rangers in the summer of 2005, then by the Canucks in the summer of 2006. In January 2007 he was sent by Vancouver to Anaheim for a prospect.
Rullier totaled a career-high 31 points (8 goals) in 67 games last year for Hartford and Manchester. This year Manitoba and Portland he has 2 goals and 10 points in 31 games. Rullier had a career high of 322 penalty minutes and a plus-23 rating two seasons ago for Manchester.
Doug O'Brien, a native of Newfoundland, played in 5 games for Tampa Bay last season, going scoreless. After finishing last year with 32 points in 74 games for Springfield, he was expected to be an impact 2-way defenseman for the Falcons, but has a relatively quiet 19 points (6 goals) in 53 games. O'Brien will be a restricted free agent at the end of the season.
Rullier likely comes into the Tampa Bay system as the ninth defenseman and first re-call on the backline from Springfield.
Rullier career stats from hockeydb.com
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AHL Game Day 2/18: Devils at FalconsSubmitted by pete on February 18, 2007 - 18:50
It's a shame.
Karri Ramo stopped 19 of 22 shots faced in the loss. David Spina and Daniel Corso had the Falcons' goals. Individual assists belonged to Sylvain Dufresne, Doug O'Brien and Norm Milley. Corso was named the game's second star.
Karri Ramo has not posted a win in his last nine starts. The Falcons have scored a league low 135 goals this season in 58 games (2.33 goals per game).
First Period
SPR Spina, (7) (Dufresne, O'Brien), 11:01 (PP)
Second Period
LOW Minard, (22) (Mottau, Greene), 2:56 (PP)
SPR Corso, (13) (Milley), 14:09
Third Period
LOW Murphy, (10) (Pihlman, Mottau), 6:28
LOW Gionta, (5) (Clarkson), 1:22
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AHL Game Day 2/3: Falcons at MarliesSubmitted by pete on February 3, 2007 - 19:36
And the losing streak reaches six games...
Jonathan Boutin stopped 25 of 28 shots faced in the loss. Eric Healey scored the lone Falcons goal off assists from Doug O'Brien and Norm Milley.
First Period
TOR Murphy, (13) (Sifers, Westrum), 9:45 (PP)
TOR Mitchell, (8) (Wozniewski, Murphy), 12:48
Second Period
SPR Healey, (21) (O'Brien, Milley), 6:46 (PP)
Third Period
TOR Leeb, (6) (Westrum), 14:11
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Discover Sri Lanka's incredible cultural and natural highlights on this eight-day tour. Explore a spice plantation, look for elephants on safari in Udawalawe National Park, and visit a stunning tea plantation. Wrapping up in Unawatuna, this tour is designed for add-on beach time to complete your vacation.
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Drive to Kandy, visiting a spice plantation en route. Enjoy lunch at G Adventures-supported Sthree Craft Shop and Café. Later, explore Temple of the Tooth.
Explore Kandy with a free day.
Travel by private vehicle to the historic town of Nuwara Eliya and enjoy some free time. Continue the journey to the rolling green valleys of the Ella area and spend 2 nights at the G Adventures-supported AMBA estate, an organic farm and guest house.
Livelihood opportunities in the valley of Bandarawela, Sri Lanka are limited for low income community members. Many rely on agricultural work, especially in the tea plantations, which can be arduous with little financial gain. Amba Estate came to the area with the purpose of promoting economic growth through their organic tea plantation, paying fair wages, sharing their profits with their workers, and creating opportunities for growth. Having established its place in the travel market, Amba is now ready to support community cooperatives as a means of better spreading the income of tourism throughout the valley.
Planeterra is working alongside Amba Estate by supporting the initial investment for the first community-led microenterprise that will work in partnership with Amba. Planeterra's catalyst grant covers the equipment, training and setup costs for a group of six women to formally become a chutney co-operative. The chutney will be sold back to Amba Estate for travellers to consume, as well as sold to guests and in markets throughout Sri Lanka. G Adventures travellers began visiting Amba in July 2018. They now have the opportunity to eat the delicious chutneys, meet the women and see how it's made!
In the morning, enjoy a tour through the tea plantation and learn about one of the nation's most popular exports followed by a tea tasting. After enjoy free time to soak in the stunning scenery, opt to hike to Ella Rock, or visit Ella town by tuk tuk. This evening, enjoy a cooking demonstration of classic homestyle Sri Lankan dishes, a delicious mixture of savoury and sweet.
Depart Amba Estate in the morning after enjoying a delicious home cooked breakfast. Begin the journey to Udawalawe National Park and visit the Elephant Transit home before enjoying an afternoon wildife safari through Udawalawe National Park. Afterwards, head to a tented camp by the lake on the boundary of National Park and relax with a BBQ dinner around the campfire.
After breakfast transfer from Udawalawe to Galle for a tour of the fort and city. Later, head to Unawatuna, on the south coast, for a final night with the group.
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Volume 20 (1995)
|'The Legal Status and Liability of the Copilot, Part II', Captain Russell Kane, Tony Pyne, Issue 1, pp. 2–17
|'Air Finance for Africa, Legal Issues - The Airline Perspective', Ticha Garabga, Issue 1, pp. 18–21
|'Impressions from the Fourth ICAO World-Wide Air Transport Conference', Issue 1, pp. 22–31
|'Legal Activities of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 1993-1994', Issue 1, pp. 32–34
|'Case Law Digest', Issue 1, pp. 35–39
|'Book Reviews', Issue 1, pp. 40–44
|'IATAs 50th Anniversary', Issue 2, pp. 46–47
|'Recent Developments in Taxation of Air Transport - The ICAO-IATA Symbiosis', R.I.R. Abeyratne, Issue 2, pp. 48–59
|'The EC Commission's Policy on State Aids for Airline Restructuring: Is the Bonfire alight?', John Balfour, Issue 2, pp. 60–67
|'Recent Developments in the Aviation Industry of the People's Republic of China', Chia-Jui Cheng, Issue 2, pp. 68–70
|'A Consideration of GATS and of its Compatibility with the Existing Regime for Air Transport', Robert Ebdon, Issue 2, pp. 71–75
|'The Outcome of the 4th Air Transport Conference and its Implications for Airports', Avi Gil, Issue 2, pp. 76–81
|'IATA Tariff Co-ordination and Competition Law', P.P.C. Haanappel, Issue 2, pp. 82–86
|'The Current Development of Civil Aviation in Russia', Valerij Kasyanenko, Issue 2, pp. 87–91
|'Inter-airline Cooperation in Africa', Aberra Makonnen, Issue 2, pp. 92–96
|'The Customer of the Future', John Parr, Issue 2, pp. 97–100
|'Modem Trends in the Antitrust/Competition Law Governing the Aviation Industry', Ludwig Weber, Issue 2, pp. 101–109
|'Airline Mergers and Marketing Alliances Legal Constraints', John Balfour, Issue 3, pp. 112–117
|'A Fifth Jurisdiction without Montreal Additional Protocol No. 3, and Full Compensation without the Supplemental Compensation Plan', Bin Cheng, Issue 3, pp. 118–124
|'Aeronautical Charges: The Need for a more Specific Legislative Context', Gary N. Neilbronn, Christopher J. Bonsall, Issue 3, pp. 125–136
|'The Recovery of Route Charges and the Exercise of the Right of Detention in the United Kingdom', Jean Mousse, Issue 3, pp. 137–145
|'Reflections on the Rationale, Legality and Continuity of Australian 'Two-Airline' Interstate Domestic Air Services', Trevor A. Pyman, Issue 3, pp. 146–163
|'Future Regulation to allow Multi-national Arrangements between Air Carriers (Cross-border Alliances), putting an End to Air Carrier Nationalism', Henri A. Wassenbergh, Issue 3, pp. 164–168
|'Case Law Digest', Issue 3, pp. 169–172
|'Book Reviews', Issue 3, pp. 173–174
|'Tribute to the Memory of Docter Elena P. Kamenetskaya', Vladlen S. Vereshchetin, Issue 4/5, pp. 176–176
|'Space Technology and International Cooperation - The Role of Intellectual Properly', AM. Balsano, Issue 4/5, pp. 177–188
|'Phone in, Turn up, Take-off, A Look at the Legal Implications of Self-service Ticketing', Peter Martin, Issue 4/5, pp. 189–195
|'European Guidelines for Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigations', Onno Rijsdijk, Issue 4/5, pp. 196–200
|'Investment in China Civil Air Transportation Some Legal Aspects', Wu Jianduan, Issue 4/5, pp. 201–205
|'EC Aviation Scene', Issue 4/5, pp. 206–213
|'Bibliography of Air Law 1994', Wybo P. Heere, Issue 4/5, pp. 214–260
|'Name index', Issue 4/5, pp. 261–263
|'Subject index', Issue 4/5, pp. 264–267
|'Case Note', Issue 4/5, pp. 268–270
|'Case Law Digest', Issue 4/5, pp. 271–273
|'In Memoriam Professor Daan Goedhuis', Issue 6, pp. 276–276
|'EUROCONTROL's Exercise of Detention Rights in the United Kingdom Illegal?', Askan Hertwig, Issue 6, pp. 277–287
|'Is there a Lessening of State Sovereignty or a Real Will to Cooperate globally?', Assad Kotaite, Issue 6, pp. 288–293
|'The Beijing Symposium', N. Peter van Fenema, Issue 6, pp. 294–296
|'International Responsibility and Liability for Launch Activities', Bin Cheng, Issue 6, pp. 297–310
|'The Transformation of Sovereignty in the Air', Peter Haanappel, Issue 6, pp. 311–317
|'The Prospect of Cooperation between Chinese and Foreign Airlines', He Pengnian, Issue 6, pp. 318–321
|'The New Dimension of the Fifth Freedom The Conflict of Interest between Asian and American Airlines', David J.J. Yang, Issue 6, pp. 322–327
|'EC Aviation Scene', Issue 6, pp. 328–335
|'News from International Organizations', Issue 6, pp. 336–337
|'IATA Annual General Meeting', Issue 6, pp. 338–338
|'The 3lste Session of the ICAO Assembly; Increasing Pressure on ICAO to adjust to New Realities', Issue 6, pp. 339–341
|'Case Law Digest', Issue 6, pp. 342–344
|'General Index Volume XX', Issue 6, pp. 345–352


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Cheap Holidays to Turkey
Popular Destinations in Turkey
Turkey Holidays & Hotels
Hotels in Turkey
Whether you're after a holiday resort with a party atmosphere, or just want somewhere secluded where you can catch up on some precious sleep, Turkey has got you covered. There is a wealth of accommodation options, from family friendly resorts with multiple swimming pools to romantic boutique hotels and luxurious 5-star resorts with all the trimmings.
With scorching summer temperatures, beautiful beaches, and a thriving nightlife, it's no wonder you're considering Turkey for your next holiday. Plus, there are multiple airports to fly into, including Antalya, Dalaman and Bodrum. The only thing to consider is: just where in Turkey will you head to first?
Where to stay
The capital of Turkey, Istanbul is famous for being half in Europe and half in Europe. It's where lots of culture vultures gravitate to as it's got historic buildings in its droves, from the iconic Sultan Ahmed Mosque, commonly known as the Blue Mosque, to the restored 5th century Galata Tower. There's a range of accommodation to consider, including chic city hotels and comfortable cheap rooms.
Marmaris - Bodrum and Oludeniz
Marmaris is nestled into the Turkish Riviera, which is also known as the Turquoise Coast thanks to its deep-blue colour. That gives you an idea of just how idyllic this part of Turkey really is. Large all-inclusive holiday resorts line the beaches, while there's a host of restaurants and bars to keep visitors entertained. To one side of Marmaris you have Bodrum, famed for its historic sites, while on the other you have Ölüdeniz, which is particularly beloved by beach lovers.
Founded by the Greeks on the Aegean coast, Izmir is a metropolitan city bursting with history. It's home to a number of large hotel chains, each providing affordable rooms in the city centre. Many travelers opt to stay around Lunapark, a small amusement park that features rollercoasters and various other kids' attractions. From here, it's only a 17-minute walk to the coast.
Antalya is a Turkish resort city that's more in the centre of the country. Luckily, it has its own airport, and direct flights operate from London, taking just over four hours. Affordable accommodation can be found in the main city centre, but for something a little more relaxed head to one of the two main beaches: Konyaalti or Lara beach. Where Konyaalti is more for family-focused holidays, Lara is a more exclusive part of the area, filled with luxury accomodation and restaurants.
What to see
As well as beautiful beaches and restaurants serving delicious international cuisine, there's a lot to see and do while holidaying in Turkey. Down in Antalya, the peaceful Düden Waterfalls are just a short drive away from Lara Beach, while the city centre features Hadrian's Gate - a huge entrance gate that was built in the year 130 for the Roman emperor Hadrian.
Over in Istanbul, there are iconic historic sights spread out all over the city. As well as the Blue Mosque, there's the instantly recognisable Hagia Sophia, built in 537 AD, and the Bosphorus Bridge, which separates the European half of Istanbul from the Asian half.
There's a different nightlife scene in most of the resorts, making it important to pick the Turkish holiday destination that's going to suit your needs best. Istanbul has more of a varied nightlife, made up of live music, jazz clubs and trendy nightclubs. For a raucous night to remember, however, Bodrum has you covered. It's actually rumoured to have more bars per square miles than anywhere else in the country, with Bar Street being the main attraction for partygoers. International hip-hop, pop and house music blare out from the bars, ensuring there's something for all kinds of tastes.
What to eat
From sweet treats to hearty meals, the Turkish know how to eat. The most common thing you'll probably see is Mezze, a small selection of dishes to kick off a main meal. There will often be little plates of everything from hummus to kofte and vine leaves, and it's the best way to get a feel for Turkish cuisine. Baklava, made up of multiple layers of flaky pastry, and Turkish Delight, combined with walnuts, chopped dates or pistachios, are both unmissable. The authentic treats are completely unlike the ones you'll find in the English supermarkets.
Shopping lovers descend upon Istanbul for its vibrant markets. First of all, there's the Spice Bazaar, where visitors can pick up unique textiles, spices and food, while the nearby Grand Bazaar attracts over a quarter of a million visitors every day. It's made up of over 4,000 shops selling everything from ceramics to clothing. Other resorts also have a number of beachfront shops selling holiday souvenirs and gifts to take home to your loved ones.
Fast facts about Turkey
- Direct flight time: From 3.5 hours from London
- Transfer time: Varies
- Time zone: GMT +3
- Currency: Turkish lira
- Language: Turkish
- Average price of a domestic beer: 8.94 Turkish lira
- Average price of a bottle of wine: 40 Turkish lira
- Number of Brit tourists per year: 1.6 million


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Compliagent CEO Nick Merkin was quoted in AHC Media's online publication on a recent potential HIPAA breach by an ESPN reporter. See Nick's expert advice in the article below.
From AHC Media
A hospital is conducting an internal investigation after a patient's medical records were obtained by a television network and published. The patient was a professional football player who had injured his hand.
The disclosure appears to be a clear violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
The reporter who obtained the record is not subject to HIPAA restrictions.
The patient cannot sue the hospital under HIPAA but could seek civil damages.


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✱ Four Ways to Get Inside Your 3d Model/
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Sometimes when you're modeling a project the size of a building, you need to be able to get inside and focus on objects obscured by the outer geometry. In this video tutorial, I show you four ways to get in there so you can do just that, and of course there are a few other tips and tricks along the way.
This is something Bonzai3d and FormZ are really good at, and you can apply these techniques to other 3d modelers like SketchUp and Revit as well. After watching this Methodcast, you'll be able to use one or more of the following methods:
- Clipping planes
- The copy/paste & replace trick
- Isolate
- Edit the cone of vision
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About Us
To provide superior die cast components and service. To do everything right the first time. To encourage personal growth and make our work fun. Precision Die Cast, Inc. will conduct business with integrity and loyalty serving our customers, employees, and community. Our growth and expansion will continue through use of state-of-the art machinery, product innovation, cost effective manufacturing and dedication to exceeding our customers' needs.
The President and founder of Precision Die Cast, Inc. is one of five children raised in a family-owned propane gas business in rural Vermont. Out of high school, he served six years in the U.S. Army NG as an Air Traffic Controller. With an extensive background in machine trades and engineering, he began his die casting career as a machine operator in the 1980's with Techmire, the world leader in the manufacture of mult-slide die casting equipment. The manufacturing assets were sold to Ilco-Unican in North Carolina, where he served as lead hand, trainer, maintenance, mold tryout, and engineering consultant. He then spent a year as Quality Manager before moving to New York to become the youngest Production Manager in Dynacast's history, responsible for producing $250,000,000 in multi-slide die castings per year. Moving to Michigan with Techmire (again) in the 1990's, he ran U.S. operations as a Field Technician serving the industry in all aspects of die casting. He was also instrumental in developing a college associates degree program in die casting. He then became Partner and Vice President of a start-up company primarily casting prototypes in Zinc, Aluminum and Magnesium. He designed and managed up to 20 dies and programs per month before venturing out on his own in 2001 to start Precision Die Cast, Inc. By engaging the challenges of the profession, it is said he is the best the industry has to offer. Hands-on production experience, strong leadership and management skills, along with successful business experiences, uniquely qualify PDC as one of the leaders in the die cast field under the direction of President, Craig LaPierre.
Precision Die Cast is an ISO 9001-2008 certified die caster, operating in a lean, efficient facility with a climate controlled tool and die room, quality lab, secondary finishing station and a fully staffed design support office. We provide premium zinc die casting services at median prices. With an eye on growth, we plan to move into Aluminum die casting in the near future. We never lose a customer because we take care of our people. We are capable professionals who truly enjoy what we do and the people we do it with. We are experts in high volume production. We utilize proprietary as well as tried and true multi-slide casting processes, lean manufacturing techniques and boast a 95% up time efficiency. This translates to castings that are on time, every time and can meet tolerances of .0005 of an inch, with no trimming and in most cases, no machining required.
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Duct Tape Marketing
Ever wonder why it's so hard to market your small business?
You don't have to look far to understand why this question plagues so many. It really has to do with why folks get into business in the first place. The typical small business in America is started by someone who knows how to do something.
It might be how to prepare taxes, assemble a certain type of gizmo, wire a ceiling fan, administer a network, or plan a wedding. Almost never does this know-how include being able to market a business that does those things. Many end up frustrated, spending too many hard-earned dollars on throw-away marketing schemes, and never successfully understand how to manage marketing their business.
Strategy is key.
Strategy is essential to the way we think about business, yours and ours. We have embraced Duct Tape Marketing as an important part of our view on marketing because this approach focuses on strategy first, before all the marketing activities like websites, social media, email, content, or advertisement. With this systematic approach we can really help business owners build on the valuable elements of their business: why they do what they do, who values what they do, and what makes their business remarkable and unique.
The One Thing.
The Duct Tape Marketing system allows business owners to embrace marketing in a completely new way, and thereby achieve results that are more in line with their dreams than their past realities. The reason they embrace marketing and achieve results can be boiled down to one word: strategy. Like many things, it sounds so simple, but that does not mean it is easy. Duct Tape Marketing is a proven small-business marketing system that aligns the unique strengths of your business with customers and prospects that value it most.
Marketing starts with finding people who have a specific need/problem that your product/service will solve. From there, the goal is to get them to know, like, and trust you–by connecting with them directly.
A common Duct Tape Marketing saying is this: if the strategy is right, no tactic will be wrong–and if the strategy is wrong, no tactic will be right. You can build an entire marketing system around these concepts; one that will be supported by a proven model of success.
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We help technology services organizations grow by putting into action a marketing system containing the right balance of strategy, technology, process, and expertise that will get results.


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Sewing Project
SARA Organization now holds a weekly sewing circle for women of the Syrian refugee community. Each Sunday, these women gather to learn and improve their sewing skills, guided by one of our volunteers. With varying amounts of sewing experience, the women are encouraged to explore techniques in alteration, design garments from scratch, and become masters of their machines.
With this program, we aim to create employment opportunities for women that will serve them in their path to self-sufficiency, financial stability, and community empowerment.
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Conducted by the Agricultural Cooperative of the Federal District Region (Coopa-DF), AgroBrasília is an agricultural trade show dedicated to rural entrepreneurs. Gathering over 95,000 professional visitors per edition, AgroBrasília is a mandatory event for everyone in the farming industry.
Book an exhibition space and ensure your participation in this growing trade show! If you want to stand out, contact our team of experts in fairs. They'll introduce you to an exclusive selection of Stand Builders & Designers in Brasilia!
AgroBrasília covers the following categories:
- Family Farming (EVAF)
- Coffee
- Cooperatives
- Creators and Livestock
- Embassies, Institutions and Financial Institutions
- Machines and Equipments
- Furniture
- Swine
- Vehicles & Communication Vehicles
- Others...
If you're part of any of the mentioned sectors, this fair is a must for you and your company! Join AgroBrasília and forge valuable partnerships with experts that complement your business.
Agro5, Alcyone, APAE, Mushroom Little Farm, Normaleide, Marilzete, Maria Marly Cardoso, Settlement Reborn, Nursery Sacoman, Sicoob Brasilia, Bank of Brazil, Agroleite, Ron Rock Arts, Yes Brazil, Agricultural Union, Saddlery Medeiros, Braford, Haras Rancho Tokarski, Mine Land, Adhara Vehicles, Jeep, ;ax Trucks, Amorin and Alves, Coagril and Rural Channel are some of the exhibitors you'll meet at AgroBrasília. Join them and meet your ideal business partner!
Why exhibit?
AgroBrasília offers you more personal time with your clients. Instead of communicating through today's technologies, you can engage in real time conversation and add more of your company's personality and care to your image. Besides, exhibiting can also enable you to:
- Identify trends and get inspiration for your product innovations;
- Explore business opportunities and meet new potential partners;
- Position your brand and increase awareness;
- Launch new products and survey attendees about new product ideas;
- Generate sales leads;
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I`ve never seen myself work - it just never crossed my mind to ask a videographer for a couple of clips before. Last weekend I photographed a Bat Mitzvah where my friend Mike (studiosid.com/) did the video, and he was nice enough to send me a couple of raw clips.
That`s what I do... from Dmitriy Babichenko on Vimeo.


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Mark Chen is an independent researcher of gaming culture and spare-time game designer. Mark is looking into experimental and artistic games to promote exploration of moral dilemmas and human nature, researching the communication practices of BoardGameGeek users, and writing reviews of free game-making tools. He currently holds appointments at Pepperdine University and UW Bothell, teaching courses on games and learning.
Contact Mark
Blog: http://markdangerchen.net
Twitter: @mcdanger
Book: http://leetnoobs.com
Books by Mark:
Leet Noobs: The Life and Death of an Expert Player Group in World of Warcraft
Leet Noobs documents, for over 10 months, a group of players in the online game World of Warcraft engaged in a 40-person joint activity known as raiding. Initially, the group was informal, a family that wanted to hang out and have fun. Before joining, each player had been recognized as expert in the game; within the group they had to adapt their expertise for the new joint task and align themselves to new group goals. Through their shared activity, members successfully established communication and material practices that changed as they had to renegotiate roles and responsibilities with new situations and as the larger gaming community evolved. Players learned to reconfigure their play spaces, enrolling third-party game mods and other resources into their activity. Once-expert players became novices or noobs to relearn expert or leet gameplay. They became leet noobs who needed to reconfigure their expertise for new norms of material practice. Ultimately, these norms also changed what it meant to play World of Warcraft; some group members no longer wanted to just hang out and have fun, and eventually the group died in an online fiery meltdown.


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Thursday, January 22, 2015
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Happy new year!
Happy new year! It's been a long time between posts here as the end of 2014 has been crazy in a good way! Our baby is now 3.5 months old and still likes to feed multiple times overnight, but that's ok as my toddler has already taught me that sleep is optional!
2015 is going to be an exciting year for us workwise as well, we have decided to start a business processing alpaca fibre. It's called adagio alpaca mills and we will be able to produce yarn and rovings/slivers as well as other items. We will process for others as well as have products of our own. The equipment has been purchased and is being manufactured. It is expected to be operational May 2015. There will be more information here and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/adagioalpacamills as we get closer. So exciting!
Our little farm is going well too with a surprising amount of feed for this time of year. The steers are almost lost in the grass on these photos! The daisies are so pretty in the garden.
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Snapshot: A formal concrete pool with cascading waterfall, swim out, timber decking and frameless glass pool fencing.
This client in North Epping wanted a formal concrete pool that blends in seamlessly with the unique character of their home. We actually built the shell of the pool before they built the house. It then took them 22 months to complete the build, then we returned to finish the pool. A stand-out feature that make this pool special is the cascading waterfall, which is not only part of the circulation/filtration system but means the sound of running water will always be heard throughout this home. And if they don't fancy doing much swimming the swim out section allows them to kick back and watch the world go by.
The hardwood timber decking not only looks good but is practical, providing a stable and slip resistant surface that is easy on the eye and contrasts perfectly with the rendered finish of the home. The decking was installed flush with the pool coping for a seamless finish which together with the frameless glass pool fencing adds to the high-end feel of this backyard. With pool heating installed, they can also take a dip all year round.
Like the features, design and finishes you see here? Then get in touch to discuss the design of your concrete pool and make your dream pool a reality. We are based in Castle Hill but build pools right across Sydney. Visit our Castle Hill showroom for a large range of high quality pool & spa equipment, accessories and chemicals – all backed by friendly local advice from our knowledgeable team.


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Residential Sales & Leasing
Aqwaas Properties offers a full selection of residential properties for sales & leasing, not just in Muscat, but across the Sultanate.
Whether you're looking for property to buy, sell, rent or let, and whether you want an apartment, house or villa, a commercial property or land to develop, we're here to help.
At Aqwaas Properties, we can help you to lease and / or buy the right Residential property to meet your investment aims. We're also highly experienced in working with overseas investors.
If you're looking to sell or lease your residential property, kindly upload your personal details in contact us section so to be contacted or by dropping us an email with all property details at email@example.com.


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Mission Viejo Pedestrian VS Car Accident, Who Wins?
When it comes to a Mission Viejo pedestrian vs car accident, who wins? As you more than likely are already aware, this is not a game that anyone wants to play, and is one in which there really are no winners. It is a serious matter when a Mission Viejo pedestrian hit by car has to call on the services of a Laguna Niguel car accident attorney to help settle their case.
Accidents do unfortunately happen and we all know of cars and pedestrians colliding with disastrous results. If you or someone you know has been hit by a car, you will definitely want to speak to a car accident attorney. Having the right Laguna Niguel car accident attorney on your side is one of the best ways to make sure that your rights are protected. When a Mission Viejo pedestrian hit by car seeks damages for his or her injury, the case needs to be handled by an experienced and competent car accident attorney to have the best chance of success. After all, a successful personal injury settlement is always the goal.
Since there are really no winners in a pedestrian vs car accident situation, the most you can do is to hope that you get your medical bills covered in addition to lost wages due to your time away from work. You must have a lawyer who knows what they are doing, and can negotiate for the best possible settlement on your behalf. Your car accident attorney can help with your Laguna Niguel personal injury settlement. When you are a Mission Viejo pedestrian hit by car, you need your case to presented in the best, most positive light so that you can get your medical bills paid and get your life back to normal. Having the right accident attorney on your side will be a huge help to your case.


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Katy Campbell
University of Alberta
Dean and Professor, Extension, Communications
Biographical Abstracts
Served as the Dean of the Faculty of Extension at the University of Alberta since 2009. Before that she was Interim Dean (2007-2009), Associate Dean (2001-2007), and Director of Academic Technologies for Learning, a faculty development unit, from 1999-2003. She joined the Faculty of Extension in 1996; in 2008 she led the development of an academic plan emphasizing university-community engagement and the scholarship of engagement.
Dr. Campbell led the University of Alberta team in the eight-university pan-Canadian consortium Rewarding Community-Engaged Scholarship: Towards the Transformation of University Policies & Practices: represents the University on the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, and has initiated a project with a collective of senior administrators to develop a model to measure and monitor university-community engagement. Community contributions include Racism Free Edmonton, Edmonton Region Immigrant Employment Council, Equal Voices, University of Alberta/Islamic Council Joint Initiative, and Edmonton Business Diversity Network, among others.


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CSU's Graduate Diploma in Theology offers a graduate pathway into theological study for students with an undergraduate degree. It encourages and fosters the search for meaning and spiritual depth in the context of cultural and religious pluralism in contemporary Australia.
This course provides a foundational component of training for ministry in the church and offers students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Bible and theology. It consists of eight subjects (64 points) with six core subjects and two electives. Students can choose to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Theology upon completion of four subjects.


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Peco RW-3 Royal Jubilee Wagon
This special edition N Gauge CDA China Clay hopper is bound to be popular with collectors. Produced in a Royal Blue and Gold livery, with celebratory message on the side and Royal Cypher on the roof. This is a limited run - last year's Royal Wedding Wagon sold out very quickly, so don't miss out this time! Each wagon is individually numbered.
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Doc and his team battle Captain Seas for control of a fabulous resource.
Shortly after Calfornia became part of the United States, it was common for American settlers and the U.S. government to discriminate against Mexican landowners and even take their land by force or trickery. When some rich Mexican rangers in the Santa Barbara area realize that their property and wealth are at risk, they devise a plan to divert the focus of the government by misdirecting a ship carrying a cargo of gold and wiping out the local Chumash Indian tribe. The family''s estranged adopted son tries to stop his family''s unethical plan and save them some other way.
A drama about underworld pressures on a crime syndicate chief, played by Gazzara, who is torn between his love for a younger brother who defects and his own loyalty to the organization. The 1957 theatrical version of the story, "The Brothers Rico," starred Richard Conte and Kathryn Grant, who had ju
Alan Alda plays a classical piano player on the rise who befriends a famous player himself who's at death's door. Unknown to Alda, the guy is a satanist, who arranges to have thier souls switch places at his death, so that he can be young again and continue to play piano (thus needing a skilled piano player like Alda to switch bodies with).
A cattle baron enlists Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid to help him fight a land war.
An aging cowboy finds that the successful business he has inherited is actually a house of prostitution.
A wandering cowboy escorts a gunrunning nun through rough territory.
The father of a dying boy tries to find the money to move his family to Greece.
Trampas, a cowhand from Medicine Bow, Wyoming, is sent to Mexico to buy a bull for his employer. The ranch foreman warns him to watch out for himself in Laredo, a tough town on the Texas/Mexican border. Despite the warning, in a western version of the Dumas classic, "The Three Musketeers", Trampas manages to get himself engaged to fight three separate Texas Rangers within an hour of his arrival. Unlike D'Artagnan, he has no notion of actually fighting the Rangers: all he wants is out of Laredo. He's on his way out of town when he runs into the three Rangers--who turn out to be partners--on their way to track down a missing train carrying a payroll. The Rangers, learning Trampas is headed in the same direction they are, suggest they all ride together--that way, they can fight him after they have fulfilled their mission. Without much choice, Trampas wryly agrees. When they find the train, however, they quickly forget their quarrels--the train was robbed and everyone aboard killed, except for one infant covered by his mother's body. Concerned the baby won't survive long without care, they proceed across the Rio Grande to the nearest town, where they know of a cantina owner with innumerable children. They get the baby to Mama Dolores, but not without run-ins with Mexican Urales and marauding Yaquis. Somewhere along the way, the Rangers begin to suspect it was the Yaquis who robbed the train--but Yaquis don't rob trains and they have no use for money...and where did they get those fancy new rifles?
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An offbeat thriller (well received in Great Britain where it was shown theatrically under the title "Deadly Roulette") tells of a ne'er-do-well with an obsession that he is the victim of a conspiracy after compiling a dossier on the activities of a mysterious billionaire.
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A retired cat burglar fights to clear himself of a series of Riviera robberies committed in his style.
Two sisters from Ohio, one pretty, one witty, plot to take New York City by storm.
This film reenacts the battle of Dien Bien Phu, focusing on the struggles of the French troops stationed in Vietnam.
When the great potato famine hits Ireland, the diaspora begins as thousands emigrate. Among those leaving the Emerald Isle is Katie O'Neill and her husband, who decide that the promised land is South Africa and make their way there. Once there, they discover the hardships that are the reality of the homesteader experience. To complicate matters, Katie meets up with the love of her life, Paul van Riebeck. Will there be betrayal on the veldt?
Texas hero Jim Bowie defends against Mexican general Santa Ana.
An emerald prospector clashes with a beautiful plantation owner in South America.
Three American roommates working in Italy wish for the man of their dreams after throwing coins into a fountain.
A half-Indian, half-British soldier is given command of a native fighting unit by the ruling British to squelch the uprisings of a rebellious guerilla group.
A writer recalls his turbulent marriage to an expatriate heiress.
An aging woman recalls the affair that consumed her life.
An unhappily married couple realize their problems seem minor when the ship hits an iceberg.
A cavalry officer sent to stop a rebellion helps found the city of Los Angeles.
Passengers on an ocean liner recall their greatest loves.
During the Korean War Lt. Sam Pryor volunteers his platoon to escort Greek troops to perform a reconnaissance mission behind Communist lines. Due to his Greek heritage Pryor is initially proud to accompany the Greek contingent but his feelings change to scorn and mistrust when what he believes is cowardice shown by the Greek soldiers and their leaders results in the near annihiliation of his own platoon. An uneasy alliance is maintained between the US and Greek troops as the enemy's true objective is learned.
A survivor of the battle at the Alamo returns home to find his family has been killed by a bunch of thugs disguised as Mexican soldiers. He then grows intent on enacting revenge despite the lack of support for his cause.
American adventurer Jim Bowie fights to make his way in the lumber business.
Brothers Dan and Neil Hammond return to Texas after the Civil War. Ambitious Dan turns to rustling and then shady land deals to build an empire. Being held for a murder, he is rescued from a lynch mob by Neil, who is now the Marshal, but there is eventually a falling out between the brothers, good triumphing over evil.
A British valet in Turkey during World War II sells secrets to the Germans.
A deported gangster causes problems for guests at a Mexican resort.
In 1944, an American bomber squadron is tense and discontented from too many missions over France. Luck runs out for Capt. Stevens and his crew; they must bail out and are promptly taken prisoner. Their wily German captors, sensing that they have valuable information unknown even to themselves, use every form of velvet-glove trickery to worm it out of them. Will Stevens discover the danger? If so, what can he do about it? The fate of 100 planes depends on the answer...
A grown woman poses as a child prodigy to advance her career as a concert pianist.
A comedian poses as an international spy to recover mysterious microfilm.
A nightclub entertainer temporarily replaces a tycoon he's famous for impersonating.
Treasury agents join a traveling circus to catch a band of gold robbers.
A New York City mailman is chased by both cops and crooks when he steals a shipment of dirty money.
A doctor exiled from England becomes a pirate of the Caribbean.
The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.
A cavalry unit located on the Mexican border must control Indian uprisings.
A small-town soldier gets a chance to be a hero when he accidentally crosses enemy lines.
A gang of small time crooks plots an elaborate jewel heist.
Two zany wrestling promoters join the French Foreign Legion by mistake.
A Cuban American returns to his homeland during the Revolution and becomes involved in an assassination attempt.
The French Surete and private eye Higgins are after a killer who uses innocent young Americans in a crooked gambling racket, and who sets sail on an ocean liner that also carries inept scoutmaster Freddie Hunter and his troop of boys. Freddie, who's been a "boy scout" too long, has designs on gorgeous Duchess Alexandria. The boys, far better organized than Freddie, are determined to save him from himself. But who will save Freddie from being the killer's next victim?
A sultry singer tries to tempt a federal agent from the straight-and-narrow.
A timid young man is forced to follow in his father's footsteps as a notorious masked bandit.
In this musical remake of The Shop Around the Corner, feuding co-workers in a small music shop do not realize they are secret romantic pen pals.
A militiaman falls for a Frenchwoman and tries to protect her people from land grabbers.
In the 63rd of the series based on the Clarence E. Mulford character, Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd) is working on a counterfeiting case for the government and, with his two pals California Carlson (Andy Clyde) and Lucky Jenkins (Rand Brooks), enters a town where they meet Nora Murray (Elaine Riley) and her brother Sid (William Leicester), who have come to claim the "Silver Belle" mine. The brother is killed by the gang led by Ora Mordigan (James Craven), and Cassidy discovers a lost mine where the gang has been holding John Murray (Herbert Rawlinson), Nora's father, a prisoner and forcing him to print the bogus money.
A returning veteran tangles with a ruthless gangster during a hurricane.
Athletic adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic adventure about the king's musketeers and their mission to protect France.
An Irish rascal and inveterate gambler uses his considerable skills at the gaming tables of New Orleans to become fabulously rich.
While building a tunnel through the Andes, an engineer falls in love with his possessive boss's daughter.
In yet another version of probably Republics most-used single plot---the basis for "The Leathernecks Have Landed"-"Rough Riders Round-Up", "Guns in the Dark", "Remember Pearl Harbor" and a couple of other films from Republic---and with revisions to fit the Autry mold, Gene Autry(Gene Autry) and his pals Dusty Moran (Bob Steele) and Pokie (Sterling Holloway) are in Mexico where Dusty is killed. With the help of Elena Del Rio (Adele Mara), whose father has also been murdered by unknown assailants, Gene discovers that the killings tie in with a jewel-smuggling scheme.
To win a wealthy man, a British woman plots to kill her husband and pin it on her lover.
A dean of a music school undergoes a transformation after she meets a swing bandleader.
An ambassador''''s daughter falls for a famous musician.
A French Resistance fighter discovers he''''s a dead ringer for a Nazi official.
A U.S. mercenary and an army of peasants fight for Spain.
Frank Raymond, grandson of the original Invisible Man, still has the old formula but considers it too dangerous to use, even when Axis agents try to get it. But Pearl Harbor brings him to volunteer his own services as an invisible agent in Germany. Though a bit cold (clothes aren't invisible), his adventures are more comedy than thriller (with occasional grim reminders) as he makes fools of Nazi officials and romances a luscious double agent, in search of Hitler's secret plan...
Biography of Andrew Johnson, who followed Abraham Lincoln into office and became the first U.S. president ever to be impeached.
An American saloon owner in North Africa is drawn into World War II when his lost love turns up.
A nightclub entertainer pretends to be a noted financier, only to fall for the man¿s wife.
A ship company employee, Jay Williams (John Payne), is sent to Florida where one of the company cruise ships is stuck on a reef off of the coast. He obtains waivers from all of the passengers with the exception of Nan Spencer (Alice Faye), a department store salesgirl who wants her vacation NOW, not later. Jay is instructed to take Nan to Havana and set her up in the best hotel and keep her entertained. She visits a night club where the star attraction is Rosita Rivas (Carmen Miranda), and meets Rosita's worthless manager, Monte Blanca (Cesar Romero), who makes a play for her. Trouble also comes in the form of Jay's fiancee, Terry McCracken (Cobina Wright Jr.), when a romance develops between Nan and Jay.
Hoppy and his pals accompany the Grants to Saudi Arabia to buy horses. When the Karitga's have El Kader kidnap Charles Grant for ransom, Hoppy engineers his rescue. When they return to the Sheik's camp, El Kader and his men attack.
A married matador's rise to stardom is complicated by an affair with a beautiful aristocrat.
Charlie impersonates an employee of the U.S. government to foil an espionage plot which would destroy part of the Panama Canal, trapping a Navy fleet on its way to the Pacific after maneuvers in the Atlantic.
A reformed thief tracks down a missing stamp collection and a kidnapped businessman.
Nick and Ellen's second honeymoon in Switzerland is interrupted when he is called back to Paris on business. But it turns out to be funny-business when he discovers his ex-mistress Linda sent him the telegram. Nick spurns her, leading her to shoot and kill him. His ghost cannot rest, though, since Linda's husband Jeff is arrested for the crime and tried. Nick hovers over Ellen guiding her to the evidence that will clear Jeff and convict Linda, at which point he can rest at peace.
A cocky cadet tries to prove himself during flight training.
Not even the joys of parenthood can stop married sleuths Nick and Nora Charles from investigating a murder on a Long Island estate.
Classic tale of Scarlett O'Hara's battle to save her beloved Tara and find love during the Civil War.
Wade Beaumont (Dick Curtis), R. A. Kirby (Kenneth MacDonald) and Burke (Edmund Cobb), of the Caribou Trading Company, have reduced the miners and trappers almost to the point of slavery by charging them exorbitant prices for provisions. Beaumont threatens to quit and the other two are thrown in a panic, but a fistfight between Beaumont and Larry Daniels (Stanley Brown)gives Burke an idea. He stabs Beaumont with Larry's knife and RCMP Sergeant Neal Crawford (Charles Starrett)arrests Larry for murder. Neal's romantic interest in Larry's sister, Norma (Iris Meredith), makes this task difficult. Not happy at the evidence brought out in the trial, Neal takes a leave of absence and begins his own investigation. He ties up the gold at the trading company until a successor to Beaumont is appointed, and thus keeps Burke and Kirby from absconding with the gold. Norma and Neal see the crooks burn the evidence that will free Larry. Burke, Kirby and Jacques LaRue (Albert Morin) clean out the vault and ride away, but are pursued by Neal and the Mounties.
Pilot brothers vie for the same woman.
A playboy''''s fiancee sets out to reform her future husband and his flighty mother.
A movie star trades places with a Hawaiian plantation owner.
A runaway poetess helps a fugitive prove himself innocent of murder charges.
A government agent battles smugglers.
A hobby-mad family makes their obsessions pay off.
A frontierswoman shelters a notorious outlaw.
Rival newsreel photographers vie for scoops and a beautiful lady flyer.
A young French nobleman dreams of building the Suez Canal.
A forward thinking bandleader fights to make ragtime respectable.
A Southern belle finds herself torn between two suitors.
A dizzy society matron runs wild on the Riviera.
Kay Denham, romanced in Paris by friends Gene and George, can't figure out why George disapproves of Gene.
Rival reporters fight off spies while vying to interview a munitions tycoon.
Film Production - Main (feature film)
When jockey Dan Butler wins a steeplechase race he had agreed to throw, he is roughed up and threatened by the racketeer he disappointed, Louis Bork. Dan and his young son Joe travel through Europe, Dan hoping to win enough to pay off Bork and get Joe safely back to America.
In 1500, Duke Cesare Borgia hopes to marry his sister (widowed by poison) to the heir apparent of Ferrara, which impedes his conquest of central Italy. On this delicate mission he sends Andrea Orsini, his sister's lover and nearly as unscrupulous as himself. En route, Orsini meets Camilla Verano, wife of the count of Citta' del Monte (Borgia's next intended conquest); and sentiment threatens to turn him against his deadly master, whom no one betrays twice...
A middle-aged genius goes to college for the first time.
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Herman Wouk's best-selling 1971 epic about a fictional Navy family in the days leading up to Pearl Harbor came to TV in this 16-hour miniseries over seven nights (initially it had been planned for only twelve hours). At about $40-million, it was the single most expensive television event up to that
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This short film examines the history of anesthesia.
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Although hotspots are used to aggregate results in popular birding locations, you should not ALWAYS use a hotspot while eBirding. If you went birding in a location that is accurately represented by a hotspot, then you should use that hotspot. If you were birding adjacent to a hotspot, or somehow birding in a way that isn't accurately represented by that hotspot, then you should NOT use that hotspot. You can create a new location, and either suggest it as a public hotspot or keep it as a personal location. The more specifically named the hotspot is, the more the birding included in your checklist should be restricted to the named location. If it is named "Intersection of 1st Ave x Broadway Blvd" use it for birding done at that intersection. Don't use it for a 5 mile walk passing through that intersection; instead use the one named "Broadway Blvd" for that longer birding experience.
The best way to choose an existing eBird location is to click the "Submit Observations" tab and then search for a county, state, province, or country by using the "Find it on a Map" search field. The map returned will likely have a bunch of red markers on it. Each of these represents an existing eBird hotspot. Simply click on the red marker to see the location name, which will appear in the box adjacent to the map. To choose another location simply click on a new marker. When you're happy with your selection move on by clicking "continue." Tip: if you can't get the map to work, make sure you've spelled the county correctly, and if all else fails leave county blank and simply use the tools to zoom in to your location from the state or province level.


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Warning this post may make you extremely hungry and want to lick the screen! (I know I did whilst writing it up!)
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So last Tuesday I turned twenty! I'm getting old guys! To celebrate me and the girls went to our new favourite place The Olde Young Tea House in Middlesbrough, you may remember me blogging about it last month if not you can read about it here. This time we'd booked in advance since we didn't want to just turn up incase the place was super busy, we'd ordered our afternoon tea in advance and requested some Caramel Shortbread cupcakes which were amazing! We turned up a little bit early but the girls were lovely and we were soon seated, after taking our times to pick teas we decided on two pots of Amaretto and Coffee, one pot of Earl Grey and a pot of Summer Fruits tea.
Soon after the tea arrived our food did, scones, sandwiches and cupcakes galore, I didn't get to photograph the sandwiches closely as they were gone within seconds, the Salami and Brie ones I am told were unreal. If you visit you need to try either a Cherry scone or a Cheese scone or both they taste amazing! I'm drooling just thinking about them! This time we'd arrived before the lunchtime rush so we could admire all the amazing cakes, pastries and scones on offer. The cakes were amazing, the cake was crumbly and light so rich and yummy. The Amaretto and Coffee tea was also amazing, I'm going to have to buy some! If you want to buy some of their tea head over to their Etsy store I know where some of my birthday money is going haha.
I really want people to come and visit me in Middlesbrough so we can go for tea or for someone to host a blog event here because just look at how cute it is! They play 40s music and everything it's so british and adorable and I just love it!
Do you like afternoon tea? Where's your favourite tea shop?
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Iranian TV confirms arrest of three Americans
CAIRO, Egypt — Iranian state TV on Saturday confirmed the arrests of three Americans who crossed into Iran from northern Iraq.
A Kurdish official told McClatchy Friday that the three Americans are tourists who mistakenly ended up in Iran while hiking in a mountainous area near the border with the Iraqi Kurdistan region. Their identities haven't been released. The scenic area, near the town of Ahmed Awaa, is popular as a hiking and tourism destination.
The Iranian state-owned al Alam station, which broadcasts in Arabic, cited an interior ministry official as saying that the Americans were arrested after they failed to heed the warnings of border guards.
"We have seen Iranian media reports stating that the three American citizens have been detained in Iran," said State Department deputy spokesman Robert A. Wood. "We have asked our Swiss protecting power to confirm these reports with Iranian authorities and, if true, to seek consular access."
In the absence of U.S.-Iranian diplomatic relations, which ended in 1980 during the hostage crisis at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, the Swiss embassy oversees the consular needs of Americans in Iran.
Iran detains three Americans who strayed across border
Iraqis fear latest bombings signal return of al Qaida in Iraq
Did bad decisions set stage for 9 U.S. deaths in Afghanistan?
Read what McClatchy's Iraqi staff has to say at Inside Iraq


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I've noticed that when I try to sing neutral with air or neutral in general, I feel like I'm just letting all my air out through the throat. Should neutral feel like you are releasing air through the throat or should it still feel somewhat "closed" or "held" like in curbing?
With "natural support" does this simply mean when you start singing, exhale the way you regularly would (as if you weren't trying to hold back your air) and then begin to support? Or do you tense the ribs/solar plexus/ etc FIRST, so that there is more of a sensation of "holding your breath" then exhaling when you start singing?
Why practice support on "ss" vs. just holding your breath for a while? Is there a difference between the two?


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Big Discount on Ableton Live for Drummers Video Course!
Tobi of AbletonDrummer.com has put together a very useful video course, specifically designed to teach electronic drumming with Ableton Live. Ableton Live for Drummers is an extensive video course that not only teaches the art of producing drums, but also how to set up an electronic drum kit. If you are a drummer and want to get into electronic drumming, this course is for you. Here's a short preview of what you'll be able to do, followed by a short tutorial:
Special Discount for AfroDJMac.com Readers!
Tobi is kind enough to offer readers of this site 20% off the purchase price of his extensive course. There's no risk because the course comes with a full 30 day money back guarantee.
Use this link to save 20% (Offer ends: June 23rd).
Half Off for AfroDJMac Music Production Club Members!
All current and new members of the AfroDJMac Music Production Club can sign up for 50% off! Just check the June update for the AfroDJMac Music Production Club for the link to get the course for half off! It's another great reason to join the Club!
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Here is the entire Ableton Live for Drummers course syllabus:
Module 1 – First steps with audio – sound card, recording and audio effects
01 audio connection
02 route soundcard in Ableton
03 Ableton basics and recordind Audio
04 audio effects
Module 2 – First steps with Midi – connection, recording and editing
01 – Midi connection
02 Midi preferences
03 Midi notes basics and General Midi
04a Midi notes recording and editing
04b Midi notes recording – quantization
04c – Midi note recording – overdub
Module 3 – Midi effects
01- introduction Midi effects
02 Note Length
03 Pitch
04 Velocity
05 Scale
06 Random
07 Chord
08 Arpeggiator
09 combine and group Midi effects
Module 4 – Drumracks
01 Ableton Drumracks introduction
02 KJ Sawka Drumracks
03a edit Drumracks – import sounds
03b edit Drumracks – edit sounds
03c edit Drumracks – edit Midi in/out
03d edit Drumracks – implement audio effects
04a – example set Drumrack – introduction
04b – example set Drumrack – Sound 1 – 'Bass Line'
04c – example set Drumrack – Sound 2 – Chimes
04d- example set Drumrack – more sounds and midi effects
04e example set Drumracks – concepts and further preferences
05 Drumrack – Audio und Midi in Action (example)
Module 5 – Impulse
01 introduction and basics
02 Impulse specials
Module 6 Midi remote
01 Midi remote – preferences and audio effects
02 Midi remote- looping and live performance
03 – Midi remote – switch sounds/effects
04 – Midi remote – switch to next parts/scenes
Module 7 – create backing tracks and play-alongs
01 import and sync songs
02 warp algorithms
03 warp – tempo and time signature
04 edit tempo and time signature in scenes
05 backings in the arrangement view
06 switch tempo and time signature in arrangement
07 switch between songs in arrangement
Module 8 – count in, click track and routing
01 route metronom separately/'routing out'
02 creating your own click
03 create count-in – 'back to arrangement'
04 create count-in – edit notes and lengths
05 set up count-in in the session view
06 count-in / click track touring
Module 9 - Drums to Lights
01 drums to lights – introduction
02 create virtual Midi bus
03 route virtual Midi in Ableton
04 sync outgoing Midi to lights
05 'Drums-2-Light' – Midi Effekt Rack
06 external Midi control – vst/au and Midi CC
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This week we ask for your prayers regarding the safety of North Korean refugees in China and the missionaries and field workers who care for them. Every so often China uses anniversaries and celebrations to make sweeps of border towns and round up North Koreans to strike fear in the refugee population and the people who help them. In show of force, Chinese authorities are sweeping the streets in the Yanbian Autonomous Prefecture in celebration of its 60th year of existence on September 3 of this year. This is one region where many North Korean refugees hide and where many aid workers are operate secretly.
In February we reported on our Twitter feed that 26 North Korean refugees were captured by the Chinese police, many of whom were sent back to North Korea's brutal system of political concentration camps.
Today is also the 23rd anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protest and massacre. China is on high alert. A strange coincidence happened today as the Shanghai stock market index fell 64.89 points. That's 6-4-89, the date of the massacre. This has created a cultural phenomenon in China in remembrance of the massacre. China has already blocked web searches for "Shanghai Stock Market," according to reports by the Los Angeles Times.
Our eyes on the ground reported that Chinese policemen are patrolling the streets in greater numbers, two-by-two on every street in the Yanbian province.
The 26 refugees caught last year and the missionary who was shot, possibly killed, recently are tactics by the Chinese and North Korean authorities to terrorize the tens-of-thousands of North Korean refugees who are hiding and deter those who risk their lives to support them.
Please continue to pray for the safety of our staff workers and especially the North Korean refugees in our care.


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Mala Beads - Support Seva!
In an effort to raise funds for our 2018 Seva Project, we are selling Mala Beads that we have sourced from the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma). Each purchase directly supports the sustainability of our 2018 Yoga Seva Project! Click the image below to learn more:
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BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Buffalo Bills Coach Dick Jauron said Tuesday that J.P. Losman will be the team's starting quarterback when the season opens at New England Sept. 10.
"J.P. will be our starting quarterback," said Jauron. "Everybody probably saw it coming and certainly the quarterbacks probably saw it coming. We talked to all three of them and J.P. will be our starter."
Losman, entering his third NFL season, beat out Kelly Holcomb and Craig Nall for the starting spot.
Losman began last season as the starting quarterback, lost the job to Holcomb four games into the season but was later reinstalled. He finished with 1,340 yards, eight touchdowns and eight interceptions in nine games.
"Now I have to go prove it week in and week out to really get that trust," said Losman. "By week 4 or 5 they're going to know that I'm their guy. It's just going to take time and I'm just going to have to play the games. You constantly have to prove yourself to your teammates."


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In the world of VC, the savvy never count their chickens till they are hatched. Or calculate returns till you have moolah in the coolah. But others are more than glad to do it for them. They count your unhatched eggs and rank chicken farmers based on their "unhatched" chicken count. But wait, you ask — how can you do that? Those chickens have not hatched yet. And therein lies the conundrum of measuring VC returns. So why do we even measure what's un-necessary, even inane?Read More
The myth of the first mover advantage→/
Should you invest in the first-movers - the ones who open the doors to new pathways ? Or fast followers?Read More
Of evolved dinosaurs and birds - The changing face of venture capital/
Software is eating the world, as A16Z's tagline goes. And so, will it eat venture capital ? Here are a few ways VC's can be disruptedRead More
How Limited Partners conduct fund diligence/
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Of Fund-of-Funds and Super LPs/
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A deeper dive in the LP universe/
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Getting in VC ...with some luck and Gaelic/
How a VC found his first job by speaking Gaelic...Luck can get you to the door - at the interview room, the show is yours.Read More
Preparing for your VC interview/
Should you get an opportunity to sit down with a partner in a venture fund, here is a list of points for any interview - as they say, Success = Opportunity + A Prepared Mind.Read More
Limited Partners 101/
Capital flows into venture capital funds from pension funds, university endowments, foundations, finance companies, and high-net-worth individuals. Let's understand their world...Read More
What makes successful VCs/
It's too complex and trying to use any classical / logical frameworks are inadequate. It boils down to the ability to pick "good" investments.Read More
Getting in VC/
When Bill Gurley graduated, he wanted to be a venture capitalist. He went to New York for the first time in his life -- to beg for meetings with venture capitalists and was told "Don't even think about it kid. Go work for 20 years, and then come back." Gurley did not follow this advise. And there is no straight career path into venture capital.Read More
The challenges of a VC career/
Steve Jobs of Apple fame does not seem to be impressed by venture capitalists and once said VC "sounds like a bullshit job to me."Read More
So you want to be a VC..../
"In California, you need a license to drive a car or buy a gun, but not to be a venture capitalist"- Marc Andreessen, co-founder, Andreessen-Horowitz
You don't need a license - so what exactly do you need to be a VC?Read More


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Every day, we give our employees every opportunity to soar. This is an exciting company where you really can achieve whatever you put your mind to.
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ADDASOUND News
ADDASOUND exhibited at the Salon Stratégie Clients 2014 in Paris
The Salon Stratégie Client 2014, organized by the Tarsus France, was held from April 8th to 10th
in the capital of Paris, France. Almost 200 exhibitors participated in the event. More than 2000 visitors
came to the exhibition and shared their experience, knowledge and thoughts with the exhibitors.
Some of the exhibitors
During the exhibition, Addasound made great contacts with potential partners and customers from France
and some African countries such as Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco, alongside the related conference and
associated social event.
ADDASOUND also displayed all models of their headsets: Crystal 2801, Crystal 2802, Crystal 2821
and Nature. Among all the models, Crystal 2821 attracted the most attention. It is particularly
designed to meet the special needs of the user. With professional acoustic engineering, it delivers
a high quality audio performance. In all different environments crystal-clear communication is ensured
while your hearing is protected. The advanced ergonomic design allows you to
wear the headsets comfortably over a long period of time, making your work efficient and easy.


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French breakfast radishes are long, rosy-colored radishes tipped with white at the root end. But why do we call them 'breakfast' radish? The exact reason is unclear. Their name has nothing to do with the French (or any other country) having them for breakfast. The origin of its name most likely lies in the fact that the Victorians liked to eat them with their breakfast- or afternoon tea. The Victorians considered these radishes as French, because of the fact that French adore them. They became known as those nice 'French' radishes that you ate while you were sipping your English breakfast tea.
Breakfast radishes are known for their crisp texture and mild to delicate sweet flavor.
There are three packagings available at BE Fresh:
Breakfast Radish x10 bunches
Breakfast Radish x15 bunches (mini)
Breakfast Radish flowpack 12x150 grams


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NetWeaver information
Where can I find a text or information on NetWeaver?
There are several places on SearchSAP with information on NetWeaver.You can start with these Featured Topics-
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We also have some excellent sample chapters of a popular NetWeaver text. This download is Chapter 3 of 'SAP NetWeaver for Dummies' by Dan Woods and Jeffrey Word and published by Wiley Publishing. Chapter 3, "Meet SAP Netweaver" will give you a complete overview of NetWeaver from top to bottom. You will learn about each SAP NetWeaver tool and component, as well as how SAP NetWeaver can benefit your organization.
Chapter 1, "SAP NetWeaver: The New Foundation of IT" explains what SAP NetWeaver is, its goals, and the IT world it lives in.We also have a section in our Best Web links that covers NetWeaver. You will find helpful sites and articles here.
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