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Hello folks,
So it's Friday tea time traditionally our national chippy tea night.
I would like to tell you about my friends British takeaway or a posh chippy as I like to say. "Essence" opened its doors to the public in March this year with the concept of a takeaway with a difference to offer people more choice and healthier options.
Essence is situated on station road in Swinton. All fish is delivered fresh and cooked to order. The chips are triple fried to ensure they are crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle.
There are also daily meat, fish, dessert specials and a homemade pie of the day. All burgers are made on the premies.
A homemade lamb burger being flame grilled. Other burgers are beef and chicken fillet.
A fish special… Fish platter, battered cod, pan fried salmon & travelly with scampi and chips.
One of the meat specials… Braised rump beef in red wine served with either mash or chips. Other meat specials include mixed grill and lamb chops.
One of the dessert specials … Chocolate brownies other desserts include flapjack, chocolate cheesecake, fresh cream gateaux's and cupcakes.
Whats even better is a delivery service has started in the past couple of months between 6-10pm. All daily specials are posted on Facebook and twitter. If your Interested follow or like the page @ essenceswinton.
Tonight we have vanilla cupcakes on sale.
Hope I have made you hungry and ready for the weekend.
Have fun


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Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)
Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), a subordinate office of the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India, is the National Apex Agency entrusted with the responsibilities of providing scientific inputs for management, exploration, monitoring, assessment, augmentation and regulation of ground water resources of the country.
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text: Still at Albany Bowl, attendance jumped to 63 cars in Billetproof's second year, making the 1998 show another success. New faces and cars made for an even bigger and better show than expected, despite a mostly rainy day. It was obvious that a new venue was in order, since Albany Bowl was bursting at the seams with killer rods, customs and people. The search was on for a bigger home.


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Exhibition Overview
Explore the wondrous world of extraordinary, light-emitting organisms that populate our planet in The Field Museum's captivating new exhibition, Creatures of Light: Nature's Bioluminescence, showing from March 7 through January 5, 2014.
Marvel at an incredible array of luminous life forms, from spellbinding fishes that brighten our ocean's darkest depths, to blinking beetles found in your own backyard! Live fish, larger-than-life models, and interactive displays let you decode a firefly's flicker, learn how flashlight fish flirt, gape at giant glowing jellies, and more.
Come weave your way through simulated glowworm webs suspended from the ceiling of New Zealand's Waitomo caves, then trigger the twinkling of "pyrotechnic" plankton in Puerto Rico's Mosquito Bay, and watch what happens on a night dive with special lighting along the Cayman Island's Bloody Bay coral wall.
Through iPad stations featuring videos, animations, and in-depth content, discover how different organisms use light to attract mates, lure prey, or defend against predators. And meet museum scientists who work to study these creatures and protect their habitats worldwide.
Don't miss the chance to see Creatures of Light— plan your visit today!


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This project supports monitoring and assessment activities by MPCA EAO staff and includes lab analysis, equipment, and fieldwork expenses associated with monitoring and assessment activities.
Lake Monitoring: Lakes are monitored for nutrients, clarity and other information to provide the data needed to assess the aquatic recreation use support.
This project will provide complementary (same year) physical and chemical data sets for three MPCA prioritized lakes in NE Minnesota to incorporate into the overall State database for MPCA assessment purposes as well as research purposes.
The St. Louis River Alliance will complete the data set for the water quality assessment of six target streams in the Lake Superior Basin. These streams are the Gooseberry River, Beaver River, Lester River, Big Sucker River, Split Rock River and Knife River. In addition, the St. Louis River Alliance will complete the data set for the water quality assessment of two non-target streams in the St. Louis River watershed. These two streams are Coffee Creek and Buckingham Creek. The St.


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I've been doing Halter Obstacle at Miniature Horse Shows since I was 7 years old (which was 30 years ago, for those who were wondering.) I taught 4H for years with a focus on obstacles, I've competed at the AMHA World Show in the class, and we've always worked with our horses over obstacles, whether they were planning to show in the class or not. Obstacles teach horses good skills, and give them the confidence to deal with new things in other areas of their lives too.
When I started doing Horse Agility, about three years ago, what appealed to me was the monthly online competitions put on by The International Horse Agility Club. What could be better than having a competition goal you could work towards from the comfort of your own barnyard, even in the winter months? I signed up, not for any reason other than giving me something fun to do with my horses in the winter.
On the surface, Halter Obstacle and Horse Agility have a lot of similarities. Both teach your horse to negotiate obstacles. Both improve your ability to communicate with your horse, and your horse's ability to give you the right answer. Both are fun, and challenging, for both horses and humans.
I went into Horse Agility thinking that my years of Halter Obstacle would set me up for success. Turns out, deciding to do something fun with my horses in the winter was also a great way to improve my horsemanship.
The biggest difference that I found, was the Horse Agility rule that deducts a point every time your lead rope is tight. Coming from a world where your ribbon depends on your horse placing every foot perfectly, giving up the control of a tight rope was a huge challenge.
I had to unlearn the way I'd been doing it for so long, and as I did, I made a discovery. When I gave my horse the freedom to navigate the obstacle without my micromanagement, there was a huge change: he was more engaged, more focused, and more careful. Before, my horses weren't thinking for themselves – there was no need they'd just do what they were told. They were obedient, but they weren't truly partners.
When the simple "no tight lead rope" rule made me give my horse responsibility for how they navigated an obstacle, they took it and elevated their performance accordingly.
It's a lesson I've tried to take to heart in all my horse interactions. Give them the responsibility. Let them make the mistake. Reward the effort, and ignore the missteps. Build a partnership, rather than a dictatorship.
It doesn't work all the time. Sometimes I slip, get frustrated, and insist instead of explain. But my experience has taught me, and keeps teaching me every day, that isn't the path to success. It's a hard lesson for us to learn, but taking that step back, giving your horse the freedom to learn – that's a challenge worth working on.


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The indisputable, iconic home of golf, St Andrews Old Course is a place of pilgrimage for golfers from around the world. Join the hallowed ranks of pro golfers to play the golf course that Tiger Woods calls "the ultimate." One of the world's oldest golf courses is joined by 5 other courses at St Andrews links, all open to the public.
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Your ceiling is leaking, and the carpet is damaged. It's time to call your insurers and get it fixed before the damage gets any worse. It turns out you need some roof tiles replaced as well as the carpet, and the price soon ramps up.
Making a claim with your insurer is easy enough, but what happens when you are unknowingly underinsured? Your insurer will only pay the percentage of the bill that you are covered for and you are left out of pocket by footing out the rest of the damage costs. This can work out to be very expensive.
Here are some steps you can take to make to ensure that you are protected from the problems of underinsurance.
Working out the rebuild cost of your home
A common mistake that people make is to assume the cost to rebuild their home is the same as the price they paid for it or its current market value – if you use any of these figures you may end up being over-insured, spending unnecessary amounts for cover.
The rebuild cost will depend on numerous factors including the age of your home, what region of the UK you live in, and even the material it is made from. There are many resources and calculators online to work out the cost of rebuilding your home, but they produce rounded estimations rather than concrete results.
It is always best to consult a professional surveyor for peace of mind when it comes to conducting the measurements of your home accurately. Talk to your insurer who can recommend someone who will know the requirements and restrictions of calculating rebuild costs.
Also remember that this value will change over time, so you will need to have your rebuild costs recalculated regularly, particularly if you've made any changes to your house, such as adding an extension, interior decorating etc. Your insurers will then be able to let you know if you are still covered with their policy to avoid becoming underinsured.
Calculating the cost of replacing items
The replacement value of your items is simply the total cost involved in replacing them. This value may change based on the ease of replacing the item – for example, you may have to substitute the item with something of similar value if the exact item is no longer available.
A good example of this may be a particular model of washing machine or dishwasher – is this exact model still being made, or would it have to be replaced with one that costs a different amount?
The value of the contents in your home can change on a regular basis due to earning more money, a change in the number of people living in your property and a variety of other factors. It is on you to let your insurers know if the value of your items changes and goes beyond the amount that you are covered for so that you can change your policy accordingly.
There is no use in making guesses regarding the cost to replace items because underinsurance will rear its ugly head once again and you will be left paying more money to cover the remaining costs.
Speak to your insurers
If in any doubt about whether your insurance policy accurately reflects the value of your home and its contents, get the advice of your insurers who will be able to recommend the steps you need to take if you are being underinsured for any of the policies you have taken out. Also be sure to check with your insurers exactly what is covered by their policy when it comes to your home or items being damaged.
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Nidhish Kurup Discloses The The Biggie Restobar
Nidhish Kurup, the thinktank behind the displayed work Restobar:The Biggie by Nidhish Kurup demonstrates, Designed to resemble an abandoned warehouse, the biggie started as an old house with a separate garage. The team at Zerogravity studio conceived a new MS structure to connect and envelop these two existing buildings and create a central seating space with a large volume. The first floor looks into this space and the entire volume opens out to the garden behind with existing trees. The old areas were renovated by the team to match the design language of the new spaces. The structure along with all its openings, decks and terraces were designed around the existing trees in and around the site..
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Happy Holidays from the McMichael
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Celebrate the festive season in French, Canadian, and Maritime style with special exhibitions, art workshops and performances for the whole family...
Holiday Fair in the Square
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Nathan Phillips Square
In the heart of Toronto at Nathan Phillips Square, the Holiday Fair in the Square runs December 7th – 23rd. Combining the charm and elegance...
Storytime with Santa at Black Creek
All Day @ Black Creek Pioneer Village
Spend a fun-filled festive time with Santa and his helpers at Black Creek Pioneer Village! Make Christmas crafts, decorate cookies, enjoy a...
Breakfast with Santa at the CN Tower
All Day @ CN Tower
Santa is making a special trip to the CN Tower and he wants you to join him for breakfast 346 metres above the city! Enjoy a buffet breakfast...
Terra Lumina at The Toronto Zoo
All Day @ Toronto Zoo
Terra Lumina is the eleventh unique experience created in Moment Factory's Lumina night walk series. After nightfall at the Toronto Zoo...
What the Elf at The Second City
All Day @ The Second City Theatre
Coming this holiday season WHAT THE ELF?! is a hilarious, musical extravaganza for kids, parents, grandparents, siblings and reindeer of all...
The Aurora Winter Festival
All Day @ Ontario Place
The CNE presents this year's Aurora Winter Festival. Toronto's Ontario Place will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland...
Pinocchio at YPT
All Day @ Young People's Theatre
This rollicking new musical follows the much-loved marionette on his mischievous quest to become a real human being. Multi-award-winning actor...
Ross Petty Presents Lil' Red Robin Hood
All Day @ Winter Garden Theatre - 6th Floor
Rich Or Poor, Your Whole Family Will Be Hood-Winked By Lil' Red Robin Hood! The adventure begins in 2019 Toronto where our hero,...
Canada's Wonderland WinterFest
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WinterFest offers a new season of holiday fun at Canada's Wonderland where guests will be treated to an all-new immersive holiday experience...
Family Christmas Weekends at Black Creek
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Step into a Christmas wonderland as your senses come alive with the sights and sounds of a Victorian Christmas. With special Christmas activities...
Find Zelf This Holiday Season at The Toronto Zoo
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Our resident Zoo elf, affectionately known as "Zelf", is up to some WILD mischief this holiday season. He's traveling around the...
Flight of White at the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
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This truly unique holiday exhibit transforms the tropical butterfly conservatory into a magical oasis featuring 1000's of additional Rice...
Holiday Bricktacular! at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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Toronto Zoo's Animal Enrichment Days
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Boxing Day At The Toronto Zoo
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Winter Break & Holiday Activities at Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
All Day @ Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
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Holiday Camps at Ontario Science Centre
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New Year's Eve for Kids at the CN Tower
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He will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers.
-Malachi 4:6
There's a recipe that will guarantee a movie leaves my cheeks wet. It simply requires a plot or subplot that revolves around father-son drama and a couple well written lines about the importance of that relationship. It's a direct hit to my heartstrings, and I'm a sucker for any movie that includes it.
This plot line is so memorable in the Star Wars franchise, that the famous "I am your father" line has been imitated and played upon ad nauseum with no signs of letting up soon. September will bring the release of the newest Lego Movie, Ninjago. The trailer masterfully parodies the famous exchange by inverting the epic reveal. Even better, it manages to expose a deeper truth through humor: father figures have a tremendous effect on our development. The protagonist, Lloyd (do we pronounce both "L"s?) tells his villainous father, Garmadon, "you ruined my life!" to which Garmadon replies, "that's not true. I haven't even been a part of your life! How could I ruin it? I wasn't even there."
The role a father plays in the life of his children is so important, that not performing or underperforming the role has negative effects on the child's development. Previously, this was only speculation, with little hard science to back it up. But recent studies have shown what has been suspected for a long time: lack of involvement by fathers is detrimental to their children.
While many children will sadly go through life without meaningful relationships with their fathers, thankfully, there are no shortage of strong and courageous men who step in the gap to fill the shoes of fathers who have abdicated their role or died before fulfilling their paternal duties.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has delivered a double portion of father-son drama in its latest two installments: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. II and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
(The following contains spoilers!!!)
The Guardian Of The Guardian
"He may have been your father, boy. But he wasn't your daddy." This line, uttered by Yondu, was worth the admission price for GotG2. And it resulted in instant tears for me. The film was full of surprises that otherwise wouldn't have been memorable if not for the emotional stake the audience is expected to place in the characters.
The main story revolves around Peter's (Chris Pratt) introduction to his father, Ego (Kurt Russell) and their mutual attempts to rebuild their relationship. Lots of secrets that move the MCU forward are revealed. Peter is no average earthling, his father being a god of sorts.
As the plot unfolds, however, we discover that Peter's father is no benevolent king. He's created his own meaning for life in the wiping out of the lives of others. The isolation of his life's work can only be cured if Peter will join him in his destruction. But these revelations pale in comparison to the complexities of Yondu's character and the insight we're given into his role.
While Ego may be a god, Yondu proves to be a man of much stronger character. At no small cost, he's protected Peter from the painful truth of his true father's identity. He plays the long-game at parenting. By filling the void as a surrogate father to Peter, much of their relationship has revolved around the practical (supposedly, he kept Peter around because he could fit into small places), but there is more that has been left unspoken until now.
Yondu will go to great lengths to protect Peter, including the laying down of his own life. The cliched truth is powerfully displayed: anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a daddy.
What is it about full grown men using the word daddy that brings other full grown men to tears? Could it be that God has placed an innate desire in men for good father figures? Could this be a reflection of the relationship we were created for with our Heavenly Father (Eccl. 3:11)?
For Peter Quill, his search for his father ended in disappointment when he discovered him to be a malevolent monster with an appetite for death. But the journey to get there was necessary in order to learn and appreciate that his true daddy was there all along. While Ego uses a lot of flashy tricks to impress Peter and hypnotize him into affection, Yondu displayed the often boring reality of a true dad: standing by Peter's side, day in and day out. The first has an undeniable appeal, but the second is like a still small whisper (1 Kings 19:12, 13) that if we're not careful, we might overlook or take for granted.
While GotG2 aptly handles the drama when a father abdicates and another steps up, Spider-Man: Homecoming tackles the problems that arise when someone is left fatherless by death (in addition to finally delivering a half-decent villain).
Peter Parker's Surrogate Parents
The Spider-Man origin is well-known. His father was a good man and a brilliant scientist taken before his time. His uncle Ben, was also a good man who lost his life in tragic petty crime. Perhaps due to their familiarity the latest Spider-Man reboot doesn't depict these events. Nonetheless, it dives headfirst into the problems they create: who will be the daddy to a teenage boy navigating high school while coming to terms with his superpowers?
The person who rises to the challenge is the unlikely Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr. reprises).
There is no wasted screen time with Tony Stark and his super alias, Iron Man. A teen with superpowers needs a mentor. Tony's dialogues with the young Peter (Tom Holland) show he is this and more. The memorable line, and Marvel knows it, is when Tony tells him, "if you're nothing without this suit, then you shouldn't have it." A lesson on identity that every dad wants to tell his son.
In the same exchange the audience's collective heart is prodded when Peter says, "I wanted to be like you," only to be quickly retorted by Tony, "I wanted you to be better." Again Marvel masterfully portrays the timeless toil of so many dads who work hard in hopes that their children will someday become more than them.
As the plot unfolds Peter comes to terms with these lessons from his unlikely father-figure. With the coming of age scene where he sees his reflection overlaying half of the Spider-Man mask, he is born again and rises from the water and rubble. Now realizing the truth that the Proverbs so aptly depict: like the water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the man (Prov. 27:19). Tony's advice hits home, but not without conflict, the suit doesn't make the man; the heart does.
Will Spider-Man fulfill Tony's wishes and become better? The audience is left guessing, but the movie hints that he will. The young Peter has wisely begun to wrestle with the importance of humility, ironically taught to him through his haughty daddy. He is beginning to exemplify the exception to JC Ryle's observation: "Two things are said to be rare sights in the world, one is a young man humble, and the other is an old man content."
The Coming Kingdom
While I didn't grow up with comics and was into everything but superheroes as a child, I've been an unlikely convert to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They've pioneered the idea of an all-encompassing alternate reality that's easy to get lost in. This summer's offerings draw me in altogether differently. I may have grown up without comics, but, thankfully, I grew up with a pretty awesome dad. By God's grace, so will my three kids, that's why I'm a sucker for these sorts of plot lines. They tap into something different, and something innate for humanity: we long for father-figures. For those that are deprived of them in this fallen universe, there is a coming kingdom in which the true God will be the best father to all who trust in his self-sacrificing Son.


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Halve Your Gym Time With This Simple Trick
Slept through this morning's weights session?
Go to your room now and think about what you've done.
No really, we mean it: new research shows that simply visualising a past workout will make you stronger.
While the interplay between mind and muscle is well established, scientists at Germany's University of Giessen claim you can replace some of your sweat sessions with imaginary ones, "without any considerable reduction of strength gains".
Try getting your head around that.
In their study, participants were asked to train three days a week for four weeks, performing calf raises, leg presses, bench presses and triceps extensions. Now, here's the mental bit: for the second four-week stretch, some of the participants replaced half of their workouts with "fantasy sessions" in which they inwardly rehearsed their reps.
By the end of the study, the visualisers had boosted their strength by up to four per cent, compared with five per cent in those who trained for eight weeks straight.
So, next time you're stuck in rush hour traffic, go somewhere else in your head. Just try to keep your fantasy sessions specific, focusing on individual muscle contractions. We're calling this one the thinking man's strength plan.
Click here for 8 insanely quick mental tricks that'll boost any workout


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Basking Light
For a cane toads do people prefer A) Heat-Mats or B) Basking Lights?
Heat pads are often not recommended for frogs. The reason for this is that many burrowing frogs dig down to escape heat. With a heating pad below, some frogs/toads may burrow down to cool off only to encounter heat. Another option is to mount the heat pad on the side, but I've found that doesn't heat the enclosure much.
Most people use a ceramic heat emitter or a heat bulb, but it's actually more complicated than you might guess. You don't want a basking bulb, because they are made to provide powerful heat to a specific area for reptile basking. A normal heat bulb is better frogs and toads. Basking lamps are a bit much for animals that like slightly moist(or moister) environments, since it dries out wherever it points pretty quick and is just plain too hot.
(You probably meant heat bulbs in general by basking lights, but I felt I had to clarify lol)
1 Male Giant African Bullfrog
2 Woodhouse's Toads
11 Pacific Treefrogs
1 Dubia Roach Colony
2 Australian Green Treefrogs
Oh I didn't know that, thanks again Bryce.
I wish I could change the original post now. =/
This maybe a sensitive subject; but may I get someones opinion on this websites claim please? :
Q: Should I provide heat for my toads?
A: Yes. Use an under the tank style heating pad on one side of the tank. I always prefer to keep the heat on the side under the water. It warms the water and as water evaporates, it provides a bit of humidity. We use a large pad under the cave that our toads spend 99% of their time in, and they seem to like it, but they also appreciate the heat under the water. Especially in winter. There is an area they can go to where there is no heat, but we've never found them there. So long as you change the water everday like you're supposed to, it shouldn't be a problem. If you go away for more than a day or so, and can't get anyone to check in and provide fresh water, then I would consider unplugging the water side heater so it doesn't evaporate too quickly. Never use heat rocks as they can burn a toad if they malfunction, plus it requires an electrical cord to run into their tank. While some people feel under-the-tank heater can also burn a toad, I've never had a problem with them for either our frogs, toads or snakes. A toad who doesn't want heat will move. We've never had one burn themselves on the glasss, either. Your heat pad simply shouldn't get so hot that it can burn them. If it does, it might be malfunctioning, or it might be too large for the tank.
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Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd.. (10/18/17). "Press Release: Oxford Nanopore at ASHG 2017".
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|Oxford Nanopore (Group)
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|American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
|ASHG 2017 Annual Meeting Orlando
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|GridION sequencing system
Since ASHG last year, the MinION has been used to sequence human genomes (and also large plant genomes), the higher-throughput GridION and PromethION have emerged, new direct RNA and cDNA sequencing kits have been launched and we have started a developer programme for targeted enrichment. Throughput and accuracy levels have escalated, and with all of these developments, new publications around human genetics have been emerging. There will be lots to talk about if you would like to visit us on booth #649. If you aren't at ASHG, visit our human genetics web page or read down.
At the booth: #649
Meet the family of nanopore devices including the GridION X5 run up to 5 Flow Cells, with embedded compute.
Meet the nanopore team, who can answer your questions about the technology and your applications
Browse the Resource centre to find out how others are using nanopore sequencing for human genetics research, including improving the human genome assembly, assembling centromeres, HLA typing and same-day genomic and epigenomic analysis of brain tumors.
Talk to us about joining our exclusive evening event
Grab a copy of our recent white papers offering new insights into large genomes and structural variation.
Pick up some of our posters - New today: an RNA poster showing very low %GC bias and lower requirements for total data and number of reads
Enter our competition to win a MinION starter pack
Around the conference: Talks and posters from nanopore users
An intronic ABCA7 tandem repeat affects Alzheimers disease, gene expression, and alternative splicing. Session004: Tuesday 17 October, 6:10pm - 6:30pm, South Hall B - Level 1/Convention Center.
Human immune defense mechanisms drive rapid genome evolution in vaccinia virus. Session009: Wednesday 18 October, 10:15am - 10:30am, Room 230G - Level 2/Convention Center
Mapping and phasing of structural variation in patient genomes using nanopore sequencing. Session022: Wednesday 18 October, 12:15pm - 12:30pm, Room 330A - Level 3/Convention Center
Rapid structural event characterization of clinical cancer samples on the Oxford Nanopore MinION. Session047: Thursday 19 October, 4:45pm - 5:15pm, Room 310A - Level 3/Convention Center
Posters visit the ASHG web page to search for abstract text
ALEC - Amplicon Long-read Error Correction for targeted long-read sequencing
Enrichment of long reads for Mendelian disease using the Oxford Nanopore MinION
Nanopore full length mRNA sequencing resolves transcript structure in single auditory hair cells Long read capture sequencing for clinical applications
Heterogeneity of human ribosomes inferred from rDNA and rRNA sequencing
MethylHiC reveals long-range genetic-epigenetic and epigenetic-epigenetic interactions within the same single molecule
Oxford Nanopore evening event Evening reception
Join us on Thursday, 19th October, for an evening of drinks, food, and research updates on human genetics and RNA sequencing from nanopore users. You can talk to nanopore staff about getting the most out of your flow cells, including hands-on practice. Researchers Chia-Lin Wei, Wilfried Haerty and Svetlana Madjunkova will also be presenting their latest research. Register your interest.
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Only time will tell if "A Very Murray Christmas" will join the ranks of seasonal classics like "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "Pee-Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special."
But in the here and now, this hour-long special — which starts streaming Friday on Netflix — is an endearingly oddball tribute to the variety specials of yore.
Written by star Bill Murray, his "Scrooged" accomplice Mitch Glazer and director Sofia Coppola, the show exudes an air of goofy cool without appearing to try too hard — kind of like Murray himself.
The guest list is packed with the simpatico likes of Amy Poehler, Miley Cyrus, George Clooney, Chris Rock and David Johansen. It's a fun gang, if not nearly as daringly nutty as the one assembled for "Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas" — in which the aging crooner paired up with David Bowie in 1977 — or the aforementioned Pee-Wee special.
The show starts with Murray in a swanky hotel suite, a nod to "Lost in Translation," his breakthrough collaboration with Coppola.
Here, though, we're not in Japan but at New York City's Carlyle hotel, where Murray and music director Paul Shaffer's cabaret act at the hotel's Bemelmans Bar is scheduled to air live on Christmas Eve.
(Because we all know cabaret is a ratings magnet.)
Alas, a paralyzing blizzard turns Christmas into "Christ-mess," in the words of Murray's manager (Michael Cera). None of the guests can make it, so the team is left contemplating placeholders (Pope Francis was to be seated between Paul McCartney and Iggy Azalea).
Never mind: The show may be officially canceled, but it will go on anyway, if only for the hotel's guests and employees — who, wouldn't you know, all happen to enjoy singing.
Well, except for Chris Rock, who's drifted in but can't hold a tune and merely repeats select words in a psycho-killer whisper in his and Murray's rendition of "Do You Hear What I Hear."
Elsewhere, Murray interjects po-faced comments ("Your hands are like ice") during Jenny Lewis' lovely "Baby, It's Cold Outside." This is the show at its best, effectively balancing wry humor with a straightforward affection for the Christmas songbook (the regular one, not some hipster alt-holiday universe version).
But there's a bit of that, too, when Murray and Clooney duet on the funky "Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin'" or when members of Phoenix (whose singer is married to Coppola) launch into the pop ditty "Alone on Christmas Day" — which will be released as a single on Friday. The vibe stays mellow throughout, which is probably why a key verse of the Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" was cut.
Don't want to offend anyone on Christmas!
Best Christmas specials
During the 1960s, television was gifted with a wave of Christmas specials that were primitively animated (by today's standards) but offered a sentiment that had universal appeal — ensuring their popularity for decades to come. Several of them will broadcast this week and later in the month. — Robert Rorke
• 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' (1965)
Charlie Brown may turn out to be the most popular character in a TV show, as evidenced by the fuss surrounding the 50th anniversary of "A Charlie Brown Christmas," which aired Monday night along with an hourlong musical special. The infectious score by the late Vince Guaraldi keeps the story of Charlie's search for meaning in a commercialized Christmas season humming along.
• 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' (1964)
Tuesday, 8 p.m., CBS
The Johnny Marks score includes the title tune, "Holly Jolly Christmas" and "We're a Couple of Misfits." "Rudolph" celebrated its golden anniversary last year with the issue of four commemorative stamps (Rudolph, Santa, Hermey and the Abominable Snow Monster, aka Bumble) by the US Postal Service. While most new series are lucky if they can get double-digit ratings, "Rudolph" raked in nearly 11 million viewers in 2014.
• 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' (1966)
Wednesday, 9 p.m., NBC
Boris Karloff narrated the justly famous tale of the Whos, darling little creatures from Whoville whose favorite holiday is Christmas, and their battle royal with the evil Grinch, who wants to steal the holiday. Hollywood tried to give this classic an update with Jim Carrey, but there's nothing like the original. Songs by Dr. Seuss and Albert Hague.
• 'Frosty the Snowman' (1969)
Watch Frosty, a roly-poly goofball with a heart of gold, strike up a friendship with cute kid Karen as he tries to get to the North Pole in this 1960s classic.
• 'The Little Drummer Boy' (1968)
Dec. 24, 8 p.m., The CW
This stop-motion classic about the little orphan boy who didn't have anything to give to the infant Jesus except his drumming prowess has a spiritual message that resonates with today's consumer: Things are not everything. Really? Really.


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'Cheeky' Harry Styles flirted with Sinitta when they first met
Harry Styles was apparently very "flirty and sweet" when he met Sinitta.
The One Direction singer found fame on The X Factor UK in 2010 after being teamed up with bandmates Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne by Simon Cowell and Nicole Scherzinger.
Simon often invites his ex-girlfriend Sinitta, 45, onto the show to offer her musical expertise. She says the 20-year-old heartthrob was very forward when she met him.
"He's always been a cheeky boy!" she laughed to British magazine Star.
"I'm aware I looked young for my age when One Direction were on The X Factor and I remember having to remind him that I was old enough to be his mother!
"It's just what Harry does. He's very flirty and sweet and he loves women. That's not a bad thing! But for me, he's definitely forbidden fruit."
Simon is returning to the British X Factor as a judge for the next series. He has his hands full, as he and girlfriend Lauren Silverman welcomed baby Eric in February.
Sinitta recently joked she will "corrupt" her former flame's baby and revealed what she's got up her sleeve.
"I'm going to buy him lots of noisy toys!" she giggled.
"Simon doesn't do mornings, but over the years he's given my children so many noisy toys and says, 'You can play with this in mommy's bedroom!' I'm going to be wrapping them all up and sending them right back!"
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SYNOPSIS FOR: Lady Macbeth
The movie Lady Macbeth is set in 19th century rural England. A young woman is forced to marry a middle-aged man that she despises.
Locked in a loveless marriage, she embarks on a passionate affair with one of the workers on the estate.
Although her husband and his father go to great lengths to put an end to the affair, she will stop at nothing to get what she wants.
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Florence Pugh, Cosmo Jarvis, Christopher Fairbank, Naomi Ackie
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Movie Release Date: July 14, 2017
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Following statements from the Chancellor prior to the budget, it seemed that older people were due to benefit from significant changes to the future funding structures of social care and pensions. However, following the Chancellor's statement there is little new to celebrate.
The main point of interest for pensioners was confirmation that the implementation of the cap on social care costs (the 'Dilnot' reforms) and the introduction of the single-tier state pension will both be brought forward to 2016-17. From April 2016, there will be a cap of £72,000 on the costs of care, and the upper threshold limit for the residential care means test will be increased to £118,000.
Whilst we welcome the earlier implementation of the care costs cap and the higher upper means test threshold from April 2016, this will do nothing to help the 800,000 older people who need help with everyday tasks but receive no formal state support. Since 2010/11, in real terms £700 million has been cut from local authority spending on social care. Although the Government has provided additional investment for social care over the course of this parliament, it has not been enough to halt the downwards spiral in care funding. As a result, 85 per cent of local authorities now provide care only to people with substantial or critical needs.
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Monday, December 1, 2014
12 Days of Christmas, Day 1: Homemade Lip Balm
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I love making my own beauty products, but I've never tried lip balm before. Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party! I've pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.ReplyDeleteReplies
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One day I'm going to get it together to actually buy all the ingredients and make some. I use lip balm a lot and it's crazy I've never got around to making my own.ReplyDeleteReplies
I'd say buy from the retailers I did, but being in Australia, guess they might not ship internationally, but you never know ;)Delete
I have never made lip balm before but now would be a good time to try.ReplyDelete
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Calvin Yeo graduated with a Business Major in Finance and Accounting from University of Michigan Ross Business School and worked as an Investment Banker in Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) Mergers & Acquisitions in New York prior to returning to Singapore. During that time he was involved in analysing, structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions as well as leveraged buyouts (LBO) for both private equity firms and strategic acquirers with total deal sizes exceeding US$2 billion.
Calvin Yeo is also an avid investor in stocks, exchange traded funds (ETF), real estate and fixed income. He started Making Passive Income website as a means to educate people on wealth management and investing in a multi asset class portfolio. Calvin has been featured on Singapore Business Times and investment website NextInsight. Calvin is also featured on Central Provident Fund (CPF) Personal Finance Website IM$avvy where he contributes articles on wealth management and investments.
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BORNEO is one of Southeast Asia's most prized natural wonders, an overwhelmingly stunning archipelago where some of the region's most unspoiled rainforests and shorelines reside.
The region is also home to rare wildlife including many that are endemic; a nature trek could see you encounter species such as hornbills, orangutans, sun bears, leopard cats, proboscis monkeys, and pygmy elephants.
While refreshing to be at one with nature, your stay in Borneo doesn't have to cross out the comfort and luxury you might be used to on a city or beach retreat. Here are four hotels that bring a little bit of decadence to the forest.
Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort & Spa
This spectacular five-star resort is perched on a hill and surrounded by the best of both worlds – the unspoiled Pantai Dalit Beach and 400 acres of lush tropical forest. While Kota Kinabalu in the east Malaysian state of Sabah has an abundance of stunning natural landscapes, Shangri-La's outdoes one's expectations of Borneo by offering both luxury and nature under one roof.
In the Garden Wing, each room features a private balcony with two armchairs and a coffee table overlooking the forest, garden or sea. Whether it's the Superior Rainforest View, the Deluxe Garden View, or the Deluxe Sea View you opt for, rest assured you'll rise every morning to a beautiful backdrop.
The 64-acre Nature Reserve is home to many species of flora and fauna that are naturally found in Sabah. While preserving the wonders of nature, the reserve also serves to educate guests of the beauty and uniqueness of the local biodiversity.
Meanwhile, the Canopy Walkway offers miles of picturesque views of the sea on one side and the majestic Mount Kinabalu on the other. Guests can explore the Nature Reserve with the guide of a Resident Naturalist via the six nature trails – herbal, entomology, native, wildlife, canopy walkway and adventure. Read more…
Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa
Deep within the dense tropical rainforest of Sarawak is Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa, a unique five-star operation. Suspended on a walkway set in the forest and designed in the style of a traditional longhouse, this Marriott property is likely to be the first of its kind you've set foot in.
The resort is only five minutes away from Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and something of an institution in these parts. Brimming with dramatic terrains, endemic wildlife, and otherworldly geographical formations, the park pulls in tourists from the world over.
Back at the hotel, all rooms and suites are elevated on 15-foot stilts and connected by wooden walkways. Locally built furnishings and fittings are made with Belian, a rare, native hardwood that's considered one of the most durable timbers in the world.
Despite being in the wilds of nature, the hotel provides modern amenities and services including spa-like bathrooms framed by magnificent rainforest views, private balconies with views of the rainforest or the Melinau river, 42-inch flat screen TVs with satellite channels, and plush bedding.
Gaya Island Resort
Gaya Island Resort is nestled on an island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and sits amongst thick mangrove plantations, curled around the sandy coast of Malohom Bay. On a clear day, the stunning outline of Mount Kinabalu – Malaysia's highest peak – is silhouetted against the sun-dappled skyline.
Accommodation is limited to suites and villas, all the better to have you bask in privacy in the deep Bornean woods. Villas are fully equipped with flat screen TVs and international channels, open en-suite bathrooms with oversized bathtubs and two vanity units, and outdoor verandahs with daybeds.
The resort's Spa Village is a must-visit for all guests. Enveloped in cool jungle air and set against a backdrop of rich lowland forest, the spa's setting alone acts as therapy. Whether you opt for a specialized rice scrub and masque of the Kadazandusun or the age-old practices of the Bajau sea nomads, a trip here is unlike that of a conventional spa experience.
For a spot of seafood in a romantic setting, Fisherman's Cove situated on the resort's rooftop serves up a cacophony of locally and sustainably sourced seafood. Not only is the seaside restaurant a celebration of fresh Malaysian produce, it's also a great vantage point from which to catch the looming summit of Mount Kinabalu.
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Nearer to Sabah's capital of Kota Kinabalu and set on the shores of the South China Sea is The Megallan Sutera Resort, a five-star property that knows how to pay tribute to the native community of the state. The entrance is an architectural celebration of the Rungus natives of Sabah, while traditional handicraft artefacts adorn the property.
Considering its waterfront setting, beach activities here are common. If you're not lounging on the private beach with a drink in hand, book an island-hopping tour, snorkel or scuba-dive for rewarding views of corals, or rent a jet-ski boat to zoom about at your own pace.
Because of its vicinity to the city and its stunning shoreline location, meetings and events are commonplace at the resort. The Grand Ballroom – which can fit up to 1,800 – is the largest convention facility and is perfect for concerts, opening ceremonies, weddings, exhibitions, corporate conventions, and product launches.
Both business and leisure guests can also make use of the in-house Mandara Spa for a little me-time before clocking out. Treatments showcase traditional beauty recipes from Bali and use indigenous ingredients to simultaneously rejuvenate and relax those tired joints.


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ATA, the 6-Inch Alien Discovered in the Atacama Desert
The peculiar characteristics of this skeleton found in 2003 have puzzled countless scientists because certain questions couldn't be answered, even after using the latest technology in order to understand its strange cranial features, as well as extremely small size. The remains of this curious being were discovered by a man named Oscar Muñoz near a deserted church in the ghost town of La Noria, in the Atacama Desert. The tiny dehydrated body measures only six inches and it possesses a series of remarkable features, never before seen by the scientific…Read More


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Filmmaker Jeff Orgill produced and edited music videos for acts including Danzig, Machinehead and Marilyn Manson. He has produced feature films including the Slamdance selected 35mm feature film Caged and the horror comedy Audie & The Wolf. Orgill's feature directing debut Boppin' at The Glue Factory won several awards including Best Feature Seattle True Independent Film Festival and Best Director Los Angeles Downtown Film Festival. Orgill is a Promax award winner, a Film Arts Foundation grant recipient and a graduate of San Francisco State University (Film Production), and The Roger Corman Film School.
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I'm independent filmmaker Jeff Orgill (Boppin' At The Glue Factory). My compatriots and I at Brooklyn Reptyle Films, (Afterbirth, The Oregonian and other Sundance films) have produced dozens of films and created tons of film budgets.
Recently, we were planning out a slate of new feature films we hoped to shoot. It was then we realized that budgeting all of these films was going to be a massive amount of work.
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Stephanie Taylor Christensen is a freelance writer, marathon runner, and yoga instructor in Columbus, OH. She covers personal finance, consumer issues, work-life balance, and health and wellness topics for Forbes Woman, Minyanville, SheKnows, Mint, Intuit Small Business, Investopedia and several other online properties. She is also the founder of Wellness On Less and Om for Mom prenatal yoga.


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I like the Sunfire convertible we have right now. It is cute yet has enough room for the three of us. I tried driving it yesterday and aside from the initial fear when it accelerated even with just a slight tap on the gas, I actually like to drive it better than the SUV. It will take me some time to get used driving this car but I know this will be my bestfriend :) Even bubby likes it when we took him with us driving around. We found us a gas saver. Thank goodness!
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Sabina was a social worker during the week and a Venice Beach entertainer from Friday through Sunday
Sabina has recorded albums and played with some of the best in the business; from drumming with local all-female bands in Hermosa, to opening for such greats as Pat Benatar, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, and more. But after 35 years of drumming, Sabina was re-invented as a drummer. Following a job related back injury, she was forced to give up her drum set and turned to a hand drum, the djembe.
She eventually created an after school enrichment program, "Free To Be Me Kool Kid Drummers", and now teaches in LAUSD, Redondo Beach, and Manhattan Beach schools. Her non-profit, all volunteer organization, "Free To Be Me Drum Circle" goes into prisons, convalescent homes, schools and Hermosa Beach, every third Sunday of the month, for the past 12 years. Sabina helps teach individuals about their natural innate rhythm, and how to tap into it, celebrate their lives, be free and help each other one of the most powerful instruments in the world, the DRUM.
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Sabina Sandoval helped launch the Liberty Park drum circle in 1995. She moved to Hermosa Beach, Calif., in 1997, where she currently operates the nonprofit Free To Be Me Drum Circle (FreeToBeMeDrumCircle.com). Sandoval visited the circle in August and shares her thoughts with City Weekly. The Liberty Park drum circle meets every Sunday, on the north side of the pond at around 2 p.m. CLICK FOR FULL STORY
Sabina Sandoval is drumming today with a spirit that feels as if it has never shined brighter.
The California native returned on Sunday, spirit in tow, to the Liberty Park drum circle to remind everyone, she says, of what the circle is all about.
[The drum circle] is about music, and camaraderie, and the people, and the children, and education and love, Sandoval says.
Alongside 12 others, Sandoval was instrumental in founding the drum circle 22 years ago. She was like the mother of the circle, she says, nurturing it and aiming to make the circle a healing and transformative experience for youth and adults in the Salt Lake community. CLICK FOR FULL STORY
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Mid-Missourians react to ice storm
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COLUMBIA - Mixed reactions came out of mid-Missouri Sunday as the weekend ice storm began to wind down.
While MoDOT and road crews worked all weekend throughout the state, some Missourians were still finding difficult road conditions in some areas.
Eldon resident Betty Scroggins said gravel roads have proven especially difficult to navigate.
"They've been keeping the main roads pretty clear," Scroggins said. "But the back roads, they don't."
Overall, Scroggins said the ice storm proved to be "pretty bad."
Sections of the state were hit harder than others, prompting some Mid-Missourians to question whether the anticipated scale of the storm was over-estimated.
Live Doppler Eight First Alert Weather Meteorologist Kenton Gewecke said, "The moisture didn't trend exactly where we had thought at times, but overall mid-Missouri did see the ice-accumulation we were expecting, with about one-quarter of an inch minimum throughout mid-Missouri and more than that south of I-70 through the three-day event."
Gewecke also explained, "Ice and freezing rain is extremely difficult to forecast because there are multiple variables depending on only a few degrees difference. If temperatures would have been even two or three degrees colder at the surface at times, it would have been a different story."
Joseph Morris is the owner of J-N-J Liquor & More in Brazito, Missouri. Morris said he thinks the storm was overestimated to some extent, but thought road crews getting out early prevented issues.
"I think this time here they anticipated it being worse than what it is," he said. "They got out right off the bat, before it ever hit, got a layer of salt down."
Morris said he was not upset about the amount of advisories put out both before and during the storm.
"It's always better to be safe, than sorry. Don't wait 'til it happens and then decide to try to react," he said.
MoDOT was still advising Missourians Sunday to be cautious and mindful of the weather conditions as the storm wrapped up.


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Chapter 1042:Ancient Dragon Clan
The eighth level of the Hells of Flame. Even when placed within the entire history of the Ancient Phoenix Clan, that was nothing less than a miracle!
This depth could be called the birth of a new era!
Huo Violentstone couldn't help but uproariously laugh. He originally only wanted to see Lin Ming's practice; he didn't have any hopes that he would really be able to break into the eighth level.
"The two of you, how about it? Hahahahaha!" Huo Violentstone clapped his hands together. He had a straightforward and bold personality. Now that he was so elated, he couldn't conceal his satisfaction and pride, thus he laughed as he spoke to the two Kirin Clan envoys.
The Kirin Clan woman gulped. She opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but eventually no words came out.
Beside her, the man forcefully smiled and said with some stammered difficulty, "He's quite… good!"
The two envoys were well aware of what it meant for a seventh stage Life Destruction rookie disciple to break into the eighth level of the Hells of Flame. Although their Kirin Clan was overflowing with geniuses, when these geniuses were compared to Lin Ming, they couldn't even stand up to half his height.
Rumors were heard, but seeing was believed. When they heard that Lin Ming had defeated Crimson Strifecloud, they always had a question in their hearts. But now that they saw Lin Ming's results with their own eyes, they were really left speechless.
But after that…
Lin Ming didn't stop after reaching the eighth level!
He released the Heretical God Force and continued to rush ahead. Then, he unexpectedly managed to reach the eighth level 1500 mile distance before arriving at his limit.
Lin Ming's final result was 1500 miles into the eighth level!
This was a terrifying depth. The disciples of the three branch palaces were numbed with shock. To them, the seventh level was already a concept that was difficult to understand, much less the eighth level!
Yan Littlemoon was also quite extraordinary; her final result was 5000 miles into the sixth level. If this result was announced in usual times it would have been enough to alarm the Ancient Phoenix Clan Headquarters. But now, when compared to Lin Ming, this result seemed a bit dismal.
"I really must congratulate Senior Huo, you have truly accepted a wonderful disciple this time."
"Hahahaha!" Huo Violentstone happily laughed. "This old man's luck could be said to be finally changing for the better. What about it. Do Lin Ming and this Yan Littlemoon have the qualifications to enter the God Beast Mystic Realm?"
"Of course! However, there is some risk associated with entering the God Beast Mystic Realm. Senior Huo should form some contingency plans for emergencies." The Kirin Clan woman said, switching the topic.
"Of course. Jade that isn't cut and polished cannot be made into anything good. For a martial artist to grow, taking risks and suffering bitter dangers is normal. If there is no risk and a genius simply stays in the Ancient Phoenix Clan all year in seclusion, then they will never have any great achievements. A beast must return to the mountains in order to become the king of all beasts. If someone dies just because of a bit of risk then it can only be said that their destiny was lacking. If so, then death would be their inevitable fate to begin with!"
As for the risks involved in the mystic realm, Huo Violentstone was extremely confident in Lin Ming and Yan Littlemoon. He firmly believed that characters like them wouldn't die in some mystic realm.
"Mm. There are still some months before entering the mystic realm so we have to return to the clan and prepare. And Senior Huo, you should be aware that the Ancient Dragon Clan also has several extreme talents amongst their younger generation. I fear that there will be a collision amongst everyone in this adventure. I wonder just how Apprentice Nephew Lin will fare in the chaos…"
"Hah, I also know of those little babies from the Ancient Dragon Clan. How could they possibly compare with this old man's own disciple!" Huo Violentstone proudly said, taking a stance as if none of those Ancient Dragon Clan disciples could compete with Lin Ming.
But, those words of 'how could they possibly compare with this old man's own disciple' really left the two Kirin Clan envoys staring back, amazed.
According to what they knew, it was only when Lin Ming defeated Crimson Strifecloud that Huo Violentstone had received him as a disciple. But listening to the meaning behind Huo Violentstone's words, it was as if all of Lin Ming's achievements were due to Huo Violentstone's teachings.
Of course, they only thought this. Neither of them dared to voice their thoughts out loud.
"Lin Ming is truly fierce, but the Ancient Dragon Clan cannot be underestimated. This time, our Kirin Clan and the Roc Clan might have some difficulties…"
The reason that the Ancient Dragon Clan was so strong was not just because of how widely spread their bloodline was, but also because they had over ten times the clansmen than the Ancient Phoenix Clan did.
The Ancient Dragon Clan was comprised of over a trillion individuals!
With such a massive base number of clansmen and such thick bloodlines, the Ancient Dragon Clan naturally had more heroic young elites appearing amongst their ranks. This was also the reason why the Ancient Dragon Clan was able to produce a World King. In normal years, even all the heroic young elites of the three other God Beast Clans combined couldn't compare with those from the Ancient Dragon Clan! Correspondingly, most of the benefits from the God Beast Mystic Realm were also taken up by the Ancient Dragon Clan.
And this time, with a monstrous freak like Lin Ming added into the mix, the Kirin Clan and Roc Clan would have a much smaller piece of cake to divide.
As the two Kirin Clan envoys thoughts of this, all they could do was force a bitter smile.
The final result of Lin Ming's Ancient Phoenix smelting trial in which he broke into the eighth level of the Hells of Flame soon spread to the Ancient Phoenix Clan Headquarters.
At this time, within a grand immortal palace of the Ancient Phoenix Clan, there was a dimensional realm filled with elegant and beautiful scenery.
Here, there were stretches of celestial mountains, vast seas of clouds, glorious jade palaces, and lakeside pavilions scattered all over. Countless spirit birds soared through the sky. There were divine cranes holding wine, white monkeys presenting fruit:such imagery was truly too beautiful to behold!
And in the center of this paradise was a towering parasol tree. Hundreds and thousands of people could hold hands and they still wouldn't be able to wrap around the base of this parasol tree. And, underneath this giant parasol tree was a plain stone table. Sitting down at this stone table, a yellow-clothed old man and a middle-aged person with a long beard were playing chess. This old man was a Highest Elder of the Ancient Phoenix Clan, and as for that middle-aged man with a long beard, he was the current Patriarch of the Ancient Phoenix Clan, Gale Violetsun!
"Mm? What is it?" The yellow-clothed old man looked up and asked. He noticed that Gale Violetsun hesitated for a moment just now.
"It's Lin Ming. He's finally finished his test. He managed to reach the eighth level of the Hells of Flame. Or, it is more accurate to say he reached a depth of 1500 miles into the eighth level!"
"Hoh!" The yellow-clothed old man put away the chess piece in his hand as a wonderful light bloomed in his eyes. "How incredible! Violetsun, didn't you participate in the Ancient Phoenix smelting trial as a rookie disciple 50,000 years ago? If I remembered correctly, you reached a depth of 4000 miles into the seventh level! As for me, I participated 70,000 years ago and I was still worse than you by 1000 miles!"
"That's right. The eighth level… I never imagined that was possible! If there is no accident then Lin Ming will become a figure on the level of Xiao Daoji or Huo Burning Heaven in the future. Not just that, but besides Lin Ming there is also Yan Littlemoon. Moreover, in the Central Palace there is also someone who managed to reach the sixth level. But speaking of it, it is really a failure. The Central Palace has the most resources and the best conditions, and yet the disciples who are raised there are inferior to those from Fire Spirit Star!"
"You can't blame the Central Palace, their performance has been the same as usual. It's just that the appearance of a monstrous once in 10 million year genius like Lin Ming is beyond anyone's expectations. This time that old man Huo has really gained a great deal. But the Xiao Family and the Huang Family also had no way of competing with that old man Huo. It's not like they could push aside all the geniuses of their own family in order to raise an outsider. Speaking of which, the God Beast Mystic Realm is about to open. Do you plan on sending Lin Ming there?" The yellow-clothed old man suddenly asked as he fiddled with the crystal chess piece in his hand.
"Of course! We have to spend a billion violet sun stones to open the mystic realm so we certainly can't have Lin Ming miss out on such a lucky chance."
"Heh, a billion violet sun stones eh?" The yellow-clothed old man laughed. "Whenever this time comes around, the Internal Affairs Envoy is in such a frazzled state that he looks like a frosted eggplant. It truly is expensive, but also worth the cost. Our Ancient Phoenix Clan should be able to strive for over 10 spots this time!"
"Mm, that's about right. We should have 12 spots. The Kirin Clan and Roc Clan should each have 10. As for the Ancient Dragon Clan, they should have 36."
"36!" The yellow-clothed old man frowned. "That's more than all other three clans combined!"
The quota of people allowed into the God Beast Mystic Realm smelting trial was based on the quality of the geniuses in every young generation of the clans. The higher quality of geniuses that a clan had, the more spots they would be apportioned. Otherwise, they would receive fewer spots. These were the rules established by the Ancient Dragon Clan.
The Ancient Dragon Clan had an immense population as well as many resources. Thus, they overflowed with talent. Every time they would obtain the majority of the quota of spots.
Every single spot was extremely precious, because each time a person was sent through to the God Beast Mystic Realm, it required a massive amount of violet sun stones to be used up.
This was because there was some strange energy barrier separating the God Beast Mystic Realm and the Divine Realm. As for what this barrier was or how it formed, no one knew. Perhaps it wasn't even created by human hands, but rather formed naturally from the Heavenly Dao.
A mortal could pass through this barrier, but for a martial artist to pass through they needed to consume a massive amount of energy. The higher their cultivation, the more energy was required!
If one wanted to have a Divine Lord powerhouse pass into the God Beast Mystic Realm, then the amount of violet sun stones necessary to do so would be an unimaginable number. Perhaps even dozens or hundreds of billions of violet sun stones wouldn't be enough!
As for a Holy Lord level character, just forget it!
There were countless treasures and lucky chances to be found in the God Beast Mystic Realm. Many of these lucky chances would even make Holy Lords and World Kings froth at the mouth. But unfortunately, these supreme elders actually weren't able to go exploring because the costs were just too great.
Every time the God Beast Clans sent people over, they could only send several dozen martial artists all at the Divine Sea realm or Life Destruction realm. The amount they could explore was highly limited.
Thus, even though the God Beast Mystic Realm had been in the hands of the four God Beast Clans for over a hundred million years by now, to date, the treasures that the four God Beast Clans obtained from the God Beast Mystic Realm only amounted to less than a millionth of what was there!
Inside was a massive amount of mysterious and fantastic collections of all sorts. If the entirety of the treasures were excavated then the total value of the wealth simply couldn't be imagined.
It would be enough to cause a massive war to rage throughout the entire Divine Realm!
But, it was also this strange limiting rule of the God Beast Mystic Realm that allowed the four God Beast Clans to calmly and steadily secure the mystic realm for all this time. Otherwise, there might be some World King level influences that joined forces to struggle with the four God Beast Clans.
The feeling of seeing a mountain of treasures in front of them and still not being able to touch it wasn't much better. A mortal could consume a miniscule, nearly imperceptible amount of transmission energy to cross through, but mortals were just far too weak and fragile. They weren't even able to withstand the power of tearing space of the transmission array, and would be reduced to ashes before anything happened. As for a Xiantian realm or Revolving Core realm martial artist, although they could manage to be transmitted to the God Beast Mystic Realm, they weren't able to withstand the dangers there.
They could go, but they could never return.
It was because of all these various reasons that the best candidates to dispatch over were the most talented geniuses amongst the junior disciples.
These junior disciples' cultivations weren't too high so the energy required to send them wasn't too high. But, they were also individuals with extremely high combat strength. They could contend with Divine Sea martial artists at Life Destruction, or contend with Divine Transformation martial artists at the Divine Sea. Their ability to survive was high enough.
Moreover, entering the mystic realm was a great lucky chance to begin with. Sending a top genius disciple there was the best use of a spot.
"Humph, the Ancient Dragon Clan is too imperious. The number of disciples they send out is actually three times our own, and yet they only have to pay 1.5 billion violet sun stones; that isn't even much more than what we pay. Every time we have to freely subsidize their disciples with our violet sun stones!"
The yellow-clothed man said with angry indignation as he thought of this.
Gale Violetsun shook his head. This was just how things were. The Ancient Dragon Clan was the most powerful, thus they were able to protect the total resources of the four great God Beast Clans. They played the role of deterrent to all other influences that would dare move against them. In brief, these violet sun stones were no different from a protection fee that the Ancient Dragon Clan received.
Chapter 1042:Ancient Dragon Clan
Chapter 1042:Ancient Dragon Clan
R: Way of Choices(Ze Tian Ji), The cultivation of the rebirth of the city, The martial arts master, Horizon-Bright Moon-Sabre, Hidden Marriage, Romance of Three Kingdoms, I Came From The Mortal World, Absolute Choice,


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Why is that The X Factor is on every week and the Olympics only every four years?
You are reading me mid-Olympics this morning, my dears.
What an experience it's been to broadcast live from the Olympic Park every day as we've been doing on Radio 2.
With so much going on, I feel it's important to lap up as much of it as we can as it's bound to be over before we know it.
What an experience it's been to broadcast live from the Olympic Park every day as we've been doing on Radio 2
I've been arriving in Stratford at about six each morning, just as the Park wakes up and begins to rumble with anticipation of another momentous day.
I'm one of the first to go through security when it's relatively quiet, so I've had the chance of some morning banter with our fantastic servicemen and women, who were drafted in at the last minute to make the games safe.
Thank goodness you-know-who messed up their contract so we could benefit from the best there is when it comes to the protection and detection business.
Another highlight for me of this first week was getting caught in the wake of the Royal convoy – Princes William and Harry, the Duchesses of Cambridge and Cornwall and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie – as they were sped towards Greenwich Park to see Zara (I gotta silver medal) do them proud in the eventing on Monday afternoon.
The police outriders shooed my 1989 Jaguar XJS out of the way. Not that I minded; it was quite an honour.
And what do you know, five minutes later I was shooed over once again by yet more close protection motorcycle bobbies.
This time it was for David Cameron. Blimey, you can't move for corteges when the Olympics are in town.
That wasn't my only encounter with the PM, as later the same day I almost collided with him in the press scrum outside the Aquatics Centre.
We were both trying to sneak in to watch Tom Daley and Peter Waterfield in the men's diving (although DC was having more trouble sneaking in than me).
More moments of note included Katherine Jenkins and her mum nearly running me over in a golf buggy.
They were being ferried over to watch the swimming and assured me it was unintentional. That's as maybe.
But it'll still cost KJ a drink next time I see her at the rugby.
I had another experience of an Olympic buggy that was considerably less prone to take me out, as I was the one driving; playing taxi to the mum and dad of Beth Tweddle, our greatest gymnastics superstar.
They were guests on the breakfast show on Tuesday and I ran them back over to the International Broadcast Centre on my way home.
Not that I took the buggy all the 70 miles back to Berkshire, you understand.
So, thus far it's been truly brilliant and anyone who says otherwise is just being miserable; and hey, we're still only halfway through.
Conscious of what an honour it is to be on the air representing the world's most respected broadcaster, I've been paying supreme attention to whatever's been taking place, whether on the track, the field, all of the various arenas and in the pool or on the water.
I'll only get to do this once in my life and I want to have at least some idea of what I'm supposed to be talking about.
I love sport, but I'm in no way a geek or a pub quiz champ, so I've been reading, watching and listening to anything and everything Olympic.
The listening part of which has necessitated the purchase of a small radio for when I'm down the garage and an even smaller, personal one for when I'm on the move.
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- CHRIS EVANS: My mum has downloaded her first app. If technology can seduce her, it can seduce anyone 28/02/13
- CHRIS EVANS: I suspect our confidence is gone, never to return to the supermarket giants 21/02/13
- CHRIS EVANS: Who thought it a good idea to give a man the biggest job in the Church, but not until he was 78? 15/02/13
- CHRIS EVANS: They got Gazza to Heathrow quickly. His one-way ticket to the last-chance saloon awaited him 07/02/13
The latter has confirmed something I've always suspected but never been sure of until now: my ears are definitely the wrong shape for those little stick-in-your-ear headphones.
I've tried employing them in the past and always blamed the design when they fell out.
But having had to persevere this time, I can now declare my ears uselessly shaped for such a purpose.
Just another physical failing, to add to my super-sensitive skin that blisters at even the slightest chink of sunlight (which is why this washout of a summer has been my most enjoyable summer ever, by the way).
There's also my complete lack of muscle tone, which means I have to call upon my three-and-a-half-year-old, Noah, to help twist off the tops of the troublesome jars in our food cupboards.
Plus, not forgetting, of course, my mountainous varicose veins, second only to the Great Wall Of China in being visible to astronauts from outer space.
As the physical evidence continues to stack up, I am left in little doubt: on God's production line of human beings, I was definitely a case of, 'It's Friday afternoon.
Let's knock this last ginger one out as quick as we can.'
All right, let's play 'What if you could be an Olympian, which kind would you be?'
From what I have deduced, there is little point in being in the middle.
Either be really good and bag a place on the podium, or be really bad and get knocked out first thing.
That way, you can party for the rest of the fortnight in the Olympic Village, which apparently is off-the-scale amazing.
Can you imagine the fizzing chemistry in there? Thousands of young athletes with more energy than the whole of Justin Bieber's fan club after a night on the E numbers.
Cycling sensation Lizzie Armitstead was discovered by a national scouting team, who went to her school and set up a course for the children to navigate as fast as they could
That said, I learnt this week of the Nearest And Dearest initiative. It helps mums, dads and relatives of athletes to manage the ups and downs of medal success, should it happen.
Obvious, if you think about it – unlike the spotting of early athletic talent in the first place.
How does one know if one's kid is special when it comes to physical ability?
There have been some fascinating stories this week of how parents came across their kids' talents.
Apparently our medallist cycling sensation Lizzie Armitstead was discovered by a national scouting team, who went to her school and set up a course for the children to navigate as fast as they could.
Lizzie's times were exceptional and she was immediately invited to enrol in a junior national coaching programme.
Then there was our young 58kg female weightlifter Zoe Smith, who was only 11 when London won the bid to host the games.
She was an enthusiastic gymnast at the time, but one of her teachers suggested she try weightlifting for a single session.
Again, greatness was abundantly evident almost instantly to the trained eye.
Last week, at the age of 18, Smith was competing in front of a packed ExCel arena and achieving a British record and personal bests all the way.
This has got me thinking about Noah and Eli, and how important it is to let them have a go at as many things in their young lives as possible – just in case there's a spark of something special, be it academic, creative, spiritual or physical.
And so with this in mind, it's with a heavy heart that I am avoiding taking either of them to any more weekend car auctions until they're at least five.
Saturdays and Sundays will instead be discovery time, in an attempt to root out whatever their destiny might be meant to be.
Every kid will find something they stand out from the crowd at if given the chance, time, support, space and love.
It's up to us to make sure they get that chance.
Can I just add that computer games do not qualify for the above.
On the contrary, they may well spell the beginning of the end for a kid's social skills, creative thinking, health and fitness.
I'd go further and say they're steadily obliterating thousands of years of amazing evolution.
Why is The X Factor on every week and the Olympics only every four years? Surely it should be the other way round
By way of extreme contrast, let us ponder the brilliance of Louis Smith and his fellow Team GB men's gymnastics team: not so much a boy band, but a band of boys with the real X factor.
These are the heroes our children need to inspire them. Do you know that Louis himself almost got caught in the TV talent show trap?
He auditioned in 2009 as a singer and vowed he would give up his sporting aspirations in exchange for a shot at the showbiz big time instead.
By the grace of the Lord, Louis wasn't put through to the next round.
But it's made me wonder – why is The X Factor on every week and the Olympics only every four years? Surely it should be the other way round.


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YORKSHIRE suffered a warm-up defeat to Lincolnshire when fine work in the foursomes was overwhelmed by a paltry return in the singles at Waltham Windmill GC.
The Northern Counties champions had led 4-2 at lunch, their foursomes victors including teenagers Bailey Gill (Lindrick) and Tom North (Howley Hall), the latter a late call-up for the unwell Greg Denton, also from Lindrick.
Bedale's Dan Brown, the Dutch Junior Open champion, won alongside Bawtry's Ben Brewster, Wath's Nick Poppleton and Woolley Park's Matty Lees were emphatic 6&5 winners, while Jamie Harrison (Rotherham) and Ilkley's Jack Lampkin returned a 2&1 win.
Lampkin and Dan Brown were Yorkshire's only afternoon winners while England A player Will Whiteoak (Shipley) brought home a half in the opening singles as Lincolnshire prevailed 11.5-6.5.
The result was in sharp contrast to the previous week, when Darryl Berry's side had demolished Derbyshire 16-2 at Scarborough North Cliff.
Three of the players who were on duty that day, and who all returned two points apiece, were in action in the prestigious Berkhamsted Trophy.
Kealan Lowe (Wheatley) came third, just two points behind the winner, Josh Hilleard, of Farrington, after rounds of 73 68 73 68.
Howley Hall's Ben Hutchinson was 11th (72 70 76 68) and Fulford's James Cass placed 46th (77 69 77 75).
A fourth Yorkshire competitor, Moortown's Ben Firth, runner-up in last year's Yorkshire Order of Merit, finished 21st (72 76 72 70).


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South Korea – World Cup 2010 – Betting
Manager: Huh Jung-Moo
Captain: Park Ji-Sung
FIFA Ranking: 48
World Cup appearances: 1954, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006
Best World Cup: Fourth Place – 2002
South Korea Team Profile:
Despite managing to qualify for the World Cup seven times, they've only once made any real inroads at the prestigious tournament. However, in 2002 South Korea were the surprise package of the whole tournament and went on to defy the odds on several occasions when beating Portugal, Spain via a penalty shoot-out and then Italy in the quart-finals to book their first ever Semi-Final appearance in a world cup. They unfortunately went on to lose both the Semi-Final and the third place play-off but the Koreans certainly left their mark on that tournament and they will be aiming to reach similar heights in South Africa.
Huh Jung-Moo was a cult hero in his time as a player for South Korea. During 1974-1986 Jung-Moo notched up no less then 84 appearances in a South Korean shirt, scoring 25 goals in the process. However, Jung-Moo is widely remembered for his goal against Japan back in 1985 when Jung-Moo scored the winner to send South Korea to the Mexican World Cup and start a run of six consecutive world cup appearances. A run which he has already extended as manager with qualification already wrapped up for South Africa.
South Korea Key Players
Park Ji-Sung
The United stalwart will look to lead by example in South Africa for the South Koreans and his experience in playing in arguably the worlds most exciting league has seen him take the captains armband for his country. Despite being often one of the smallest players on the park for both club and country, he has made a name for himself by being a gritty and determined individual and is now one of the first names on the team sheet at Manchester United. Park finished the qualifying campaign as South Korea's top goalscorer which is a major concern when you consider that he does most of his work in the middle of the park. The forwards are obviously not adding their contribution.
South Korea Qualification for the World Cup
Sector: Asia
Group: 2
Position: 2nd
Win-Draw-Lose: 3-3-2
Goals Scored: 7
Goals Conceded: 5
Qualifying Statistics:
– South Korea were one of just two sides in the Asian sector to finish qualifying with an unbeaten record of eight games without a single defeat.
– Their tally of twelve goals in eight games was the joint highest along with Australia who notched up the same amount of goals.
– Park Ji-Sung finished qualifying as South Korea's top goalscorer with five goals.
– South Korea are the most successful country in Asia in regards to qualifying for the world cup. They've qualified for the last six world cup's and have now made it seven with qualification for the 2010 World Cup already sewn up.
World Cup Potential: 2/5
Despite the heroics of 2002 which seen South Korea reach the third place play-off, we can't see this crop of South Koreans going any further then the group stage. They would need a very easy group in order to progress as they simply lack enough quality players. Park Ji-Sung will do his obvious best to carry the Koreans as far as he can but that won't be enough. A tricky opponent nevertheless but teams won't fear South Korea this time around.
South Korea World Cup Betting Odds:
South Korea to win the World Cup: 250/1 Sportingbet
Before the World Cup the odds on South Korea were 250/1
Official World Cup squad of South Korea
Woon-Jae Lee (Suwon)
Young-Kwang Kim (Ulsan)
Sung-Ryong Jung (Seongnam)
Du-Ri Cha (SC Freiburg)
Hyung-Il Kim (Pohang)
Jung-Soo Lee (Kashima)
Young-Pyo Lee (Al Hilal)
Min-Soo Kang (Suwon)
Beom-Seok Oh (Ulsan)
Yong-Hyung Cho (Jeju)
Dong-Jin Kim (Ulsan)
Nam-Il Kim (Tom Tomsk)
Sung-Yong Ki (Celtic)
Jung-Woo Kim (Gwangju)
Ji-Sung Park (Manchester United)
Chung-Yong Lee (Bolton Wanderers)
Jae-Sung Kim (Pohang)
Bo-Kyung Kim (Oita Trinita)
Seung-Yueng Lee (Seoul)
Jung-Hwan Ahn (Dalian Shide)
Chu-Young Park (AS Monaco)
Dong-Huk Lee (Jeonbuk)
Ki-Hun Yeom (Suwon)
last update: 18 June 2010
World Cup 2010 South Korea Fixtures – Group B
|Date - Time
|12/06 - 12.30
|South Korea - Greece
|12/06 - 15.00
|Argentina - Nigeria
|17/06 - 12.30
|Argentina - South Korea
|17/06 - 15.00
|Greece - Nigeria
|22/06 - 19.30
|Nigeria - South Korea
|22/06 - 19.30
|Greece - Argentina
26/06 – 15.00 – Round of the last 16: South Korea – Uruguay: 1-2
World Cup 2010 Group B - Table
|Matches / Points
|3 Matches / 9 Points
|South Korea
|3 Matches / 4 Points
|3 Matches / 3 Points
|3 Matches / 1 Point