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Posted: Apr 06, 2019
BANNER ELK, N.C. -- Belmont Abbey broke a 2-2 tie with a seven-run sixth inning, leading the Crusaders to a split of a Conference Carolinas softball doubleheader Saturday at Lees-McRae. The Bobcats took the opener 13-8, while The Abbey won the nightcap 9-2.
Payton Whitley hit three home runs as part of a 5-for-7 afternoon. She drove in seven runs and scored five times.
- Whitley was 3-for-3 with three runs scored and four runs batted in. She hit a pair of home runs.
- Melissa Neyhouse and Claire Doyle each had a pair of singles.
- Starting pitcher Annabeth Watkins (8-10) took the loss. She faced just six batters, allowing four hits and a walk against one out.
- Jordanna Shorts closed the game in relief, covering the last 5.2 innings. She gave up 11 hits and eight runs, although only four were earned.
- Kara Cunningham improved to 8-6 with the win. Over 6.2 innings, she allowed six runs (five earned) on eight hits and two walks. She fanned six.
- Lees-McRae jumped out to a 6-0 lead after one inning, but the Crusaders never quit. They got on the board on a sacrifice fly by Doyle in the second, only to see a two-run home run by the Bobcats in the bottom of the frame.
- Whitley did the same in the top of the frame to make the score 8-3 before LMC plated three in its at-bat.
- Whitley homer again in the fifth, plating Neyhouse, then The Abbey added three in the sixth. Shelby Tracy led off with a pinch-hit over the centerfield fence, then Morgan Smith drove in two with a double down the left field line.
- However, the Bobcats got their third home run of the contest for two insurance runs in the sixth and closed out the game.
- Doyle had a career-high four hits, including an RBI double. She also scored a run.
- Four other players had a pair of hits -- Neyhouse, Whitley, Smith and Minona Hardin.
- Ivorie Maltby (6-8) threw a complete-game eight-hitter. She walked three and struck out one in allowing the two runs.
- Cassidy Largen (3-2) took the loss, lasting 5.2 innings. Only four of the nine runs she allowed were earned.
- Belmont Abbey opened the scoring in third on a two-out home run to right field by Whitley. The Abbey added another run in the fifth on an RBI single by Smith, but the Bobcats used a sacrifice fly and single to even the game at 2-2 after five.
- The Crusaders broke the game open in the sixth, scoring seven runs. Katie Allison led off with a single and took third on an error. Hardin singled through the right side to put BAC ahead, 3-2.
- Two outs later, Doyle singled in Hardin, followed by an error and single to load the bases. Whitley singled, then Smith was hit by a pitch to fill the bases again. A walk to Allison made the score 7-2, then Hardin doubled to the gap in left center.
- Belmont Abbey steps out of conference play on Tuesday and Wednesday for road doubleheaders at UNC Pembroke and Queens. The former is a makeup of a rainout on Feb. 23.


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In the Chronicle of February 8, we reported that Toon star Craig Bellamy had received a police caution for punching and kicking a girl in a late night incident.
The article added that Bellamy had been out on the town with Carl Cort, and both of them had been picked up by Kieron Dyer in his car.
Unfortunately, the photo-montage that accompanied the article was understood by Carl Cort, Kieron Dyer, and a number of other people, to mean that they had both been involved in the incident, and that they, too, had been cautioned by police.
This was not the case, and so we are happy to make the actual position clear. Carl Cort and Kieron Dyer were not involved in the incident, were not investigated or photographed by the police, and have not been involved in any criminal activity of any kind.
We have apologised to Carl Cort and Kieron Dyer for any embarrassment caused to them by the article, and we are happy to set the record straight for their benefit, and the benefit of our readers.

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During a financial results briefing today, Nintendo chief executive Satoru Iwata announced that the company will not be revealing pricing for its upcoming Wii U console at next month's Electronic Entertainment Expo, although it will "showcase the final format, and discuss the details and the software lineup for this year," according to a transcript obtained from Nintendo's investor relations site.
Iwata went into more detail on the future of the 3DS handheld system. He said that starting this August with the release of New Super Mario Bros. 2, Nintendo will offer digital download versions of certain titles alongside their retail releases. Customers will store downloaded titles on SD cards, but games will only be playable on the hardware that downloaded them.
Nintendo will also be reaching out to retailers to help carry out its digital plans.
"It seems that, in general, digital distribution of the software available today is mainly aiming at no involvement from retailers," Iwata said. "On the contrary, Nintendo has decided to choose an approach in which we will ask our retailers to be proactively involved."
While all digitally distributed software will be available in the 3DS eShop, customers will also be able to buy download codes from a store to "lower their psychological barrier to making online purchases."
Retailers will decide for themselves how much they will charge for these download codes; Nintendo will not be involved in these decisions, nor will it cover the billing and settlement costs like it has been for software purchased directly from the eShop. This is essentially the traditional wholesale-retail model, except that it involves way more 16-digit codes.
Wii U titles will also be available in both digital and physical versions when the console launches this fall.
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100% financing on all shelters and safe-rooms with approved credit!
Headquarters for Deals! MightySAFE has introduced a new compact saferoom! We now offer a 4 X 4 X 6 1/2′ size that is rated by FEMA specifications for 3-5 people or 2 adults, a couple of kids, the dog and a cat or two! Production and demand is going strong! Let us show you how easily you can put one in your garage for your peace of mind and safety!
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I saw this video and it brought a ray of sunshine into my day, so I figured I'd share it with you.
I know, I know, I was ranting about Bread and Circuses last post, but I ain't got no bread for ya, and I'm sure as hell not the government trying to melt your mind. So just watch it, and enjoy....
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Size of Cakes
6 inch Round (6 to 10 pieces)
8 inch Round or Square (8 to 12 pieces)
9 inch Round or Square (12 to 20 pieces)
10 inch Round or Square (15 to 25 pieces)
Heart Shape (10 to 15 pieces)
Half Slab Cake 11"x15" (30 to 40 pieces)
Full Slab 15"x21" (60 t0 80 pieces)
Edible Images on Cakes
We can turn your picture into an image that is on your cake. Bring your picture (paper only) to the bakery. Sorry we are not organized to accept digital pictures at this time. We also have stock images Click Here.
Writing on the Cake
We can write just about anything you want on the cake. Remember we are a family oriented bakery when you select what you want us to write on the cake.
Cake Flavour
White (Vanilla), Marble, Chocolate,
Carrot, Lemon, Banana, Maple,
Pecan, Cherry, Spice,
Cake Filling Options
Lemon, Cherry, Raspberry, Vienna
Cake Icing
vanilla, chocolate, banana, maple, orange, cream cheese, whip cream
Icing Colours
Regular Colours are:
rainbow colurs - light or dark, burgundy, royal blue, red, beige, brown, black, grey
Matching Colours:
with swatch is at extra cost. Must have material sample if you want a specific colour.
Custom Work
Special custom decorating is an extra charge.
Novelty Cakes
Barney,Barbie, Batman, Bart Simpson, Teddy Bear, Big Bird, Blue's Clues, Bugs Bunny, Care Bear, Cabbage Patch, Clown, Cookie Monster, Stork, Train, Truck, Ziggy, Cross, Dora, Garfield, Guitar, Mario, Minnie Mouse, Micky Mouse, Pooh Bear, Raggedy Ann, Rocking Horse, Strawberry Shortcake, Smurfette, Sponge Bob
Special Conditions
- _Please place your cake order at least 2 days in advance of the day you want to pick it up. Phone: 519-742-0564
- Colour is different for every one. What you are thinking is blue may not be what our decorator thinks is blue. If colour is important, please come to the bakery and consult with our staff and leave a colour sample.
- Special Cakes, cakes with images, cakes with special fillings and decorations must be paid in advance. We accept cash, credit card or debit card.
Click to See more Cake Decorations
Cake Images
Example of some Images we have on file.
We can turn your picture into an image to put on your cake. You can review the images here or you can bring your own picture to the bakery. Sorry we are not organized to accept digital pictures at this time.
Please order your cake and edible image 3 days in advance of the day you wish to pick up the cake.


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For kids ages 5-13. Camps start at 9:00am and end at 4:00 pm each day. No drop-ins; children must be pre-registered to attend. Cost is $60.00 per child and covers both days of camp.
Children will learn about wolves, foxes, coyotes, bison and guinea pigs-- and other fascinating things in the world around them -- in a safe and educational setting. Campers will be involved in activities which will teach them environmental concepts such as bio-diversity, animal adaptations, tracking, and more. Campers will make craft projects relating to wolves and enrichment. Participants will see the park's resident animals up close and personal, with chances to learn and train with them.
Day campers must BRING THEIR LUNCHES, including drinks. All campers should also bring water bottles. Plenty of water will be available, and while safe to drink, our well-water has a strong metallic taste, so bringing water from home is encouraged so that kids stay hydrated.
Cameras are welcome and recommended -- there will be lots of opportunities for picture-taking! Be sure to bring sunscreen and/or bug spray. Camp will take place rain or shine -- we will not cancel due to weather -- so be sure to bring rain gear just in case. Activities will be held indoors if there are heavy storms. Also, this camp is KIDS ONLY! We are sorry, but we do not allow adults to remain with their children during camp. Please arrange drop-off and pick-up accordingly.
SAFE ATTIRE IS REQUIRED. Campers MUST be wearing (or bring with them) long pants and closed-toed shoes (sneakers, not sandals) in order to meet our foxes. Earrings and other dangly jewelry must be removed. Long hair should be tied back in a ponytail (no braids). Children who do not have this attire will not be permitted to interact with our animals. (Sorry!)
Please be sure to advise Wolf Park staff of any special needs (medication, allergies, etc.) your child(ren) may have, so everyone may have a safe and enjoyable experience!
Once you sign up online, you will receive an email confirmation of your purchase and your child's space will be held. You will receive an information packet about camp, including a Parental Consent Form which needs to be completed and returned prior to the start of camp, about a month before camp starts.
For more information see Wolf Park's web site, www.wolfpark.org. If you have any questions about the camps, please email email@example.com.
We may cancel a camp session if we do not have a minimum of 5 children enrolled two weeks prior to the event.
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Fish and Shellfish, Mains, Quick and Easy
Step 1Bring 3 cups water, wine, onion, carrot, celery, bay leaves and salt to boil in covered 9-inch heavy non-aluminum skillet. Simmer 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add filets. If there's not enough liquid to cover filets, add just enough hot water to cover. Replace lid and cook 1 minute without letting liquid boil. Remove skillet from heat and steep filets, covered, 10 minutes.
Step 2Meanwhile, process watercress and sorrel leaves in food processor until finely chopped. Transfer chopped leaves to separate saucepan. Add butter, lemon juice, shallots and 1/3 cup of liquid used to cook fish. Bring to boil over medium heat and simmer 3 minutes.
Step 3Pour sauce onto serving platter and sprinkle with chives. Remove fish from poaching liquid, arrange on top of sauce and serve.


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Ever wondered what happens to your recycling when it leaves your yellow recycling bin?! Now you can find out!
Midcoast Waste Services and JR Richards & Sons offer schools and community groups the chance to find out by touring the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) located at the Tuncurry Waste Management Centre.
Visitors to the MRF will be taken on a guided tour of the facility. Along the way they will get a behind the scenes look at each step of the sorting process, from the receival of recyclables into the plant, right through to the bailing of products ready to be shipped to market.
The facility boasts a large education room which offers a birds-eye view of the processing plant as well as high quality cameras located inside the machinery which allows visitors to see up-close how everything works.
Tours are open to all schools and community groups and can be specially tailored to fit any age or interest group. All tours are free of charge and are run by appointment only.
Community Groups
Tours are open to all community and interest groups. Tours take approximately 2 hours and are limited to 50 adults (however special arrangements can be made to accommodate larger groups if possible).
Free tea and coffee are provided and there are facilities for groups to bring their own refreshments to enjoy during their tour.
School Groups
MRF tours are open to school groups of all ages, from kindergarten through to tertiary students.
Tours are individualised depending on age group and can be adapted to compliment any school subject or curriculum unit.
Each tour takes approximately 90 minutes and are filled with a variety of fun educational games and activities as well as an audio visual presentation.
Tours are limited to 50 secondary students or 60 primary students.
Safety on Site
The MRF is an active working site and as such health and safety are important in all areas of the facility. All visitors must wear completely enclosed shoes or entry will not be permitted.
Once on site visitors will also be given a safety induction and issued with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
For more information on our tours, you can download our Materials Recovery Facility Tours Brochure.
To book a tour contact Midcoast Waste Services on 1300 290 763 or fill out the form below.


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The initial water source may be municipal water, surface water, groundwater or recycled plant water. Organic species are typically present and require removal prior to process use (water processing).
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Even when the incoming process water is from a municipal drinking water source, the water may contain unwanted contaminants or compounds.
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Child deaths grip famished Somalia
From SAAD MUSE in Mogadishu, Somalia
MOGADISHU, (CAJ News) – THOUSANDS of children have been diagnosed withc holera or acute watery diarrhoea (AWD) in Somalia since the beginning of the year, raising fears figures will outstrip the 130 000 children killed in the famine in 2011.
More than 18 400 cases of cholera/AWD have been reported a few months into 2017, far surpassing the 15 600 cases reported the whole of 2016.
"These numbers are a wake-up call," said Leila Pakkala, United Nations
Children's Fund director for Eastern and Southern Africa.
"Children are dying from malnutrition, hunger, thirst and disease. We are working with partners around the clock to make sure that doesn't happen again."
Children suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) are nine times
more likely to die of disease than a well-nourished child.
During the 2011 famine, the biggest killers were diarrhoea and measles.
Six years since famine was declared in parts of south-central Somalia, the country is again on the brink of catastrophe with the drought and conflict more widespread.
In February, UNICEF projected that 944 000 children would be acutely
malnourished in 2017, including 185 000 children suffering from SAM who
would need urgent, lifesaving support.
That number could shoot up, even if the next rains due to start late April come on time, and in full.
UNICEF Somalia has raised its 2017 funding requirement from $66 million
(R886 million) to $147 million, with a funding gap of 54% as of mid-March.
"This year, many donors have come forward early but the worst may still be ahead of us," Pakkala warned.
– CAJ News
Short URL: http://cajnewsafrica.com/?p=19113


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Following are the day's biggest winners and losers. Find out why shares of US Bancorp (USB) and Coach (COH) popped while Motorola (MOT) and PetSmart (PETM) dropped.
POPS (stocks that jumped higher)
US Bancorp (USB) popped 7%. USB, only one of many financials that rose higher Wednesday on word that New York's insurance regulators are leading the effort to raise capital for the beleaguered bond insurers. – This stock will probably keep popping, says Guy Adami.


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Good Morning,
I would be doing an injustice on this blog if I didn't mention the love of God. God loves you. He wants you. He understands you. He wants to save you from your sin and your suffering and give you peace. Perhaps by saying this I am reminding myself of the love God has for me.
I've been at the very bottom. Struggling since I can remember with self worth, struggling with abusing my body, and abusing my mind even today. Sin has had a strong hold but in Christ I know I am free.
How could God love a vile person such as me? Well,He just does. Jesus loves me and He loves you too. His love is free, you don't have to earn it, you don't have to starve yourself for it, or cut yourself, or be abused, you don't need to be beautiful to get it, He just loves you and me. Because Jesus suffered and died for my sins I do not have to have to punish myself, I do not have to be weighed down by guilt. In Jesus Christ I am free and you can be too.
We are looking for love. Looking for acceptance. Some of us looking for riches, for fame. We all want validation. But that is the hunger and the thirst that our souls have for God. We feel if we have love from a man it will satisfy our longings, ease the ache in our chest, and give us peace. But you can have a good man and still be uneasy ,still be discontent, still feel empty because no man will ever love you the way that God loves you and no man can give you what God can.
Men will leave you, they disappoint you but God has always been there. He's been there even in those times when you have felt alone. The times you feel used, ugly, worthless, the times you clinged shamelessly to a person that doesn't want you anymore. God has been there. He's been there when you've cried into your pillow, when you have self- destructed. God has been there. He's always been there because God is love and He loves you.
The best advice I would give to anyone struggling with life, with themselves, is to cry out to God. Cry to Jesus. He's there no matter what you have done, are doing or where you are or where you have been. He wants to love you and He accepts you . Only God can take the ugliness of our sin and make it into something beautiful. God Bless you.


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I'm exploring the web to find sites I like
Luz esquina a San Pedro, Armadores de Santander Hotel
The Cantabria Restaurant, located at the Hotel Armadores de Santander, has the distinct feature of being absolutely loyal to the region it is named after: Santander. Its decoration takes us to this Spanish port city, birthplace of renowned shipowners. Once inside the restaurant, we think we are in a ship's cabin, from where we have a great view of Havana Bay. The walls are decorated with handmade wooden tools used in shipbuilding and some of the essential parts of a ship.
The most importan attractions of the restaurant are the quality of its food with the prevalence of shellfish, typical of the Cantabria region, the best of Cuban and international cuisine, as well as the service and comfort of the restaurant. The Cantabria is also known for its wine, the perfect match for its dishes.
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Telephone: (537) 862 8000
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51 Parker Pen
There are writing instruments of all kinds and among them, some have become legend. In this blog we talked about several of them and will do so, but there are certainly a fountain pen that stands out from the others by being pen par excellence, the elegant yet modern, Parker 51.
Parker 51 Arométrica
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No matter how expensive it is to have the pen that is sitting in front, we can safely say that the pen is not better than his Parker 51 period.
The 51 is functional, is beautiful, is elegant, is vintage, is historic and yet still has a futuristic air. Looks good on any occasion and suits every hand, although there is a short model "Demi" if you like that size. You can use posted without posting. Far it is confused with a pen, but soon to be afforded some attention, obvious that it is something special and everyone remembers family and quality.
51 Parker and Parker blue cedar Vacumatic 51 Aerometric Burgundy
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The Parker 51 was born in 1941 with the intention of revolutionizing the world of pens and damn if he succeeded. Regarding charging system inherited then the Vacumatic (or vacumático) system another great pen, Parker Vacumatic, but distinguished by a fairing protecting the nib drying ink and a piece hidden shaped radiator, called collector, maintaining a certain amount of ink in reserve to ensure that the pen wrote the first. That made (and makes) the most reliable to date pen. All you had to change this fantastic design was filling system, which went from Vacumatic (somewhat picky) the reliable and durable Air Facility. Today you can find easily, retaining 51 Parkers sack Aerometric plexiglas in perfect condition with over 60 years of work.
Parker types 51
Parker 51 Vacumatic "First Years" (Early) 1940-1941. They have double jewel.
Parker 51 Vacumatic "Filler Blue Diamond Clip" 1942-1947. They have a blue diamond in the clip.
Parker 51 "Filler Blue Diamond Clip" posted.
Parker 51 Vacumatic "Red Band Filler" 1946-1947
Parker 51 Vacumatic "Filler Arrow Plain Clip" 1947-1948. Vacumática clip arrow
Parker "51" Demi-sized Vacumatic Filler Arrow Plain Clip 1947-1948. It is shorter
Parker "51" Aerometric Filler 1948-1969 (The 51 par excellence). With arrow clip.
Parker "51" Jotter 1954-1969
Parker "51" Converter (cartridge or converter) 1961-1963. They differ because the end of the barrel does not have the ventilation hole
Parker "51" Aerometric MKIII from 1969 to 1972 was characterized by finishing his barrel at right angles, while all others will have rounded.
Parker 51 in Nassau Aerometric Green
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What you have to look at when purchasing a Parker 51?Today it is almost impossible to find a Parker 51 state NOS (New Old Stock of) so you have to go to the flea market (or hands) but that in no way a problem.The design is so good, so strong, it's easy to find these pens in perfect working order and remaining decades, especially if acquired a Aerometric. So what we have to look at a Parker 51 to buy it?
First. The nib 51 Almost all carry one 14K (14 carat gold or 58%). There was also a series called "Special" with nib Obtanium, a mixture of eight metals. Both write just as well really, and certainly you can find a pen with nib replaced with what they found at hand. The important thing is that it is in good condition, not bent or with iridios (the hard tip material) deleted. Still, it can be repaired. Otherwise, most Parker 51 has a point F (Fine) so more bullets (M) or Italians are more rare and valuable.
Second, that it works well Try as much as possible feather even with water.. Why did not I put this first? Because it can be repaired, no spare parts, but the most expensive parts is the nib. In this it included unscrew the pen body and check the mechanism. If Aerometric have to say "Parker 51" and an instruction manual. If vacumática chances are that you have to change the bag, which is more difficult to see at a glance and always must change an expert but it's not expensive.
Third, check the cap that has no dents, which is the most difficult to repair.. Plating of gold caps 12K gold is very strong, but the bad is browning can again but I personally prefer it fades if it's natural.
Fourth. The body is made of lucite, except in the MKIII (the last to be recognized at the end of the barrel at a right angle) which is a worst plastic. Lucite is a great plastic continues with good image in feathers over 60 years. If necessary, it can be polished.
Fifth: The Jewel. It is the part of the top of the cap. In the very first Parker 51, he was a gem at the top of the cap and one at the end of the body and on top were made of aluminum. If you find a 51 double jewel, it is lucky, if it is one, but aluminum, too. Typically, one amber and plastic (rare) or gray (common).If necessary, they have made replicas easy to find on the internet.
Sixth: The color, but this and deserves its own.
Parker 51 Blue Diamond posted
Leaving aside the fact that the best is the one you like best to you and of course, black goes with everything, the truth is that the color of a 51, because of its rarity, affects its value. In these tables you will see them in order from the ordinary to rarer (vacumáticas or arométricas) on the current black and therefore the easiest to find.
What are the most prized colors in Parker 51?
Parker 51 Vacumatic
By order of rarity
Midnight Black
Dove Gray
Cedar Blue
Cordovan Brown
Buckskin Beige
Yellowstone Yellow
Nassau Green
Color illustrations and years of operation.
|First name
|Cordovan Brown
|Buckskin Beige
|Nassau Green
|Cedar Blue
|Dove Gray
|India Black
Parker 51 Aerométricas
By order of rarity
Navy Blue
Forest Green
Examples of color and year
|First name
|Midnight Blue
|Teal Blue
|Forest Green
|Navy Grey
In short, a great pen, the pen of the twentieth century that continues to waste elegance and practicality where you go. A safe bet even as an investment, because they are very collectable and its value is rising over time


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We've been loving Zo's music for years, and he just seems to get better and better – easily one of the most important contemporary talents repping the Detroit scene, and a visionary soul artist who carries on the legacy of that city's most righteous sounds! Zo's keyboards are as wonderful as ever – and he's got some great singers along for the ride this time, to really open up the music with a deepened sense of soul – thanks to help from Carmen Rodgers, Phonte, Sy Smith, Eric Roberson, and others – all working together beautifully under Zo's direction! The unity of the record's a strong testament to the vision of its leader – and the whole thing's the kind of record that better make the world sit up and take notice. Titles include "Lake Erie", "Packing For Chicago", "Starlight", "For Pops", "Steal My Joy", "I Don't Mind", and "Wishing You Well". ~ Dusty Groove
2 classics from funk legends Mass Production – back to back in a 2CD set, with 11 bonus tracks too! First up is In The Purest Form – a set that has Mass Production stepping forward as one of the best soul acts in the Cotillion Records roster at the end of the 70s – and maybe one of the hippest modern funk ensembles of the time! These guys have a way of making things sound nice and lean, despite a larger lineup – with a very strong focus on bassline currents, which seem to draw all the other elements into their wake in a mighty nice way! Yet the album's also not a slap-bass affair – as the deeper sounds are used with a nicely understated vibe, and even come through nicely on the mellower numbers – which might be our favorites. Tracks include "Our Thought (Purity)", "With Pleasure", "Next Year","Love You", "Firecracker", and "Can't You See I'm Fired Up". Also includes the great cut "Strollin" – which is a jazzy instrumental with trumpet and vibes, really working together in a tightly jamming groove! Massterpiece features more sweet grooves from Mass Production – a great little set that goes way beyond the usual ensemble funk and boogie at the start of the 80s! The set begins with a slightly mellower, more laidback feel than some of the other records by large funk acts – and that really sets the scene for the rest of the album – keeping a more well-rounded feel to the record, even when things get back into the more uptempo styles the group is known for! There's still plenty of bass in the mix, but the keyboards sparkle equally well – and the record's got some great instrumental moments too. Titles include "Enkuf", "Angel", "Forever", "Shante", "Gonna Make You Love Me", "Your Love", and "Nature Lover". Bonus tracks include 12" single versions of "Love You", "Firecracker", "Can't You See I'm Fired Up", and "Eyeballin" – and 7" mixes of "Shante", "Firecracker", "Love You", and "Angel". ~ Dusty Groove
A stunner of a soundtrack from the maestro Barry White – his only entry into the blacksploitation film genre of the 70s, and a complete doozy throughout! For the album, Barry's stripped down the bigger space of his own records, and his Love Unlimited productions – into some shorter tracks that really focus on that blend of funk and strings that he could do so well – making for a batch of killer instrumentals that really offer up a special Barry White take on the funky film sound of the 70s! Love Unlimited also sing on two tracks – "Somebody Is Gonna Off The Man" and "People Of Tomorrow Are The Children Of Today _- but most of the record is instrumental, played by the Orchestra – and tracks include "Killer's Lullaby", "So Nice To Hear", "Killer Don't Do It", "Can't Seem To Find Him", "Alive & Well", "Theme From Together Brothers", "Do Drop In", and "Here Comes The Man". (Limited edition!) ~ Dusty Groove


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Peyia Villa With Pool + Sea Views
• 150 sq. m., 3 bath, 3 bdrm bungalow - €270,000 EUR - Title Deeds - NOW SOLD!
Peyia, Paphos, Cyprus - This immaculately presented bungalow is located in the village of Peyia.
It has fantastic views and it is within easy walking distance to the village center and all its amenities. Upon entering, you will find the a lovely entrance hall leading to a spacious lounge with open fireplace and feature archways through to the dining area and a separate, modern and fully-fitted kitchen.
There are three good sized double bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes and electric radiators. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room with patio doors leading to a garden room overlooking the pool area. The guest bedroom has an ensuite shower room also.
Outside there is a great space for entertaining or relaxing with family and friends. There is a private swimming pool, a covered pergola, brick built BBQ and a shower room with W.C. The surrounding gardens are low maintenance with an automatic irrigation system in place.
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Remembering the Oscars
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Have you ever...
Unneeded qualifications to popular proverbs
- A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. Unless it is ostriches you are looking for.
- A fool and his money will soon be parted. He will not even get good exchange rates.
- No man is an island. Especially Iranians.
- If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen. And close the door behind you.
- A man is known by the company he keeps. Unless he has a majority stake in it too.
- Every man has a price. And if you wait for the season to end, you might even get big discounts.
- A leopard cannot change its spots. Not even the underwear.
- Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Unless they have a body odor issue.
What if
Friday, February 26, 2010
Sachin did not hit a double ton
First of all, why can't centuries be called just that? Association with plywoods? And if they have to be called something else, the word is quintal.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
How must it feel?
Monday, February 22, 2010
Ek rupiyah banaam ek din
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Exchange Offer for Dostana
BGO - Karthik calling Karthik
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Facebook thots
I just realized...
Friday, February 19, 2010
Are journalists who can't finish a story...
Thot on love and respect
Image of the day explained
Etiquettes for Bollywood
#1. If you happen to come across Dheeraj Kumar in a party, and have to suck up to him for a goddamn movie you want him to finance, we advice you to kiss him on the front of his face to avoid kissing him on the mouth.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Rediff headlines right now
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Cruddy similes
Inspired by a pathetic simile I read.
Disclaimer: I do not think like this most times.
He smiled confidently as he stepped into the interview room, calm confidence brimming within like an overflowing bog in a public latrine.
She screamed in terror as if she had seen the NDTiwari video unblurred.
The child's sweet song oozed into his ears, a balm, like the cool liquid that alleviated the agitation in his crotch's fungal growth.
Christmas was a quiet affair with the family, suffused with a warm fuzzy happiness, like a hand inside one's own underwear on a cold night.
He frowned and mulled deeply over the problem, rolling it between his fingers, feeling its texture and shape, an unidentifiable something dug from inside his ass and just alluding description.
He surfaced from the perfect dive and floated on his back, eyes shut and at perfect peace, his smooth brown body like a turd in the smooth expanse of the sea.
One of my old time favs
Monday, February 15, 2010
Quizzing terrorists
I turn 32
- If I were in a movie, I would side with the villain.
2. If I have power, I become a tyrant.
3. I have a horror of torture. If threatened with one, I would squeal on anyone. But I have moments when I might not under any threat.
4. Nothing makes my day like a good tea and shite in the morning.
5. I like seeing people laugh.
6. I think kids are overrated. I wish I could say the same about sex.
7. I moan obscenities in my sleep.
8. I do not know myself.
9. I do not dig words like dig.
10. I am good at padding numbers and lists.
11. I am deeply sceptical yet hopelessly romantic.
12. A decade ago, I used to blush.
13. Sexual euphemisms amuse me; vulgar allusions disgust me. My wit abounds in both.
14. I find rapists more abominable than murderers.
15. I am not maturing gracefully.
16. My last grand discovery was the farting sound between my hands pressed to my mouth.
17. There is nothing in this world that I know to any considerable degree.
18. I have dreams of witnessing Nehru's "Tryst with Destiny – to be followed by my dynasty" live; I see everyone in the grand hall nekked.
19. I am usually proved wrong.
20. I have been loved more than I loved; believed in more than I believe in myself.
21. Whenever I see pierced nipples, I want to yank them off.
22. I find my existence perplexing.
23. When I am dying, I would probably be thinking if I had been a good man.
24. I am fascinated by the way we remember and think. I read endlessly about it.
25. I have hurt too many people.
26. If I were to meet my doppelganger, I would take an intense dislike to him.
27. I meet people of whom I just remember an intimacy once but no details.
28. I was haunted by the character of Ms. Havisham when I was a child.
29. I stop listening when people raise their voices.
30. I respect sluts more than virgins.
31. I say things I mean and then immediately retract that I did not mean them.
32. I do not mean any of the above.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
A scene from IIMB
The temperature drops immediately as I enter the campus and the smells of woods and pollen fill the air. A tree-lined driveway curving around a wooded lawn brings me to the side patio of a grey stone building where I park the bike and step inside. A network of corridors opens in three directions: to my left, my right and straight ahead. No one in sight: I walk straight. The corridors shift space as I walk. The width of the walkway expands and contracts; tunnels break into open spaces, walls give way to pergolas lined with colonnade of pillars two stories high, unbroken ceilings to trellis running like rail-tracks overhead and laden with vines; whole section of walls get eaten by climbers, the veins of their branches pressed flat and gray to the granite like fossils; corridors run alongside separated by rows of pillars or green spaces only to disappear around a corner where others meet; they lead to stairways, climb steps to inner passages, run around central courts, drop to an amphitheatre, end in doors – I get lost.
I walk out of the dormitory and stand uncertainly in the middle of the corridor, trying to remember the tortuous route the hostel prefect had taken to bring and abandon me here. No one in sight. Absolutely quiet but for the rustling leaves. And yet, an overwhelming sense of their presence here once – like the wet stains of their shadows which had fallen across the courtyard and this corridor have just dried. A thought – am I dead? I am still ten but I know what it feels to be dying: the dark suffocating passage through its crypt. Is this the aftermath of dying – I wonder. Crawling back to the very world one has left the others weeping behind and denied, too, of their presence forever? Does heaven mean having the world to yourself and yet be condemned to chase shadows around the corner? Mirages baking in the distance, breaking and disappearing in a smoke at the last lap of approach; footprints ahead in the wet sand sucked back in the tide; rooms where the blades of the switched-off fan still turn and the food untouched on the table still warm. What is hell then?
A couple of guards whispering at a nook. They direct me to follow to the end a corridor branching at a tangent and watch for a wide open space boxed between two lecture-halls on my left.
The space is wide, flanked by flights of steps leading to the lecture-halls and opening at the back to a stone-paved walkway melding into darkness. Strings of green lampposts had lit the open passage which had led to here, the phosphorescent light between them seaming passages of radiance and gloom; here, rows of tube-lights bracing the ceiling like girders frame the scene in milky unshadowed lucidity. Again, no one around but a scrawny boy in a black suit, sitting on the steps and arranging a pile of papers on his lap, two fingers hooked like talons crawling along the sheaf, one marking the spot where a sheet is pulled out and the other where it is inserted back.
Time imagined is passage of thoughts. My mind remains numb.
Time sensed is breaking of rhythms; culmination of actions. He pulls another sheet out and slides it back.
I stand still and silent – as if a ripple stirred and sent quivering on the surface of this tableau of limbo and it would dissolve again into labyrinthine corridors. The talons meet and the boy shuffles the stack one last time, lines the sheets – three taps along the short edge on his knee, a quarter rotation, three taps along the long edge – and places them in a folder. He looks up and notices me. 'Yes?'
The clock starts ticking again.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Reaping the garbage you sow
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
An inflexion in our weak state history?
My song in Goa
Lyrics from here
burning my feet just walking around.
Hot sun making me sweat
'Gators getting close, hasn't got me yet
I can't dance, I can't talk.
Only thing about me is the way I walk.
I can't dance, I can't sing
I'm just standing here selling everything.
Blue Jean's sitting on the beach,
her dog's talking to me, but she's out of reach.
She's got a body under that shirt,
but all she wants to do is rub my face in the dirt.
Cause, I can't dance, I can't talk.
Only thing about me is the way I walk.
I can't dance, I can't sing
I'm just standing here selling.
Oh and checking everything is in place,
you never know who's looking on.
Young punk spilling beer on my shoes,
fat guy's talking to me trying to steal my blues.
Thick smoke, see her smiling through.
I never thought so much could happen just shooting pool.
But I can't dance, I can't talk.
The only thing about me is the way that I walk.
I can't dance, I can't sing
I'm just standing here selling...
Oh and checking everything is in place
You never know who's looking on
A perfect body
with a perfect face - uh-huh.
No, I can't dance, I can't talk.
The only thing about me is the way I walk.
No, I can't dance, I can't sing
I'm just standing here selling everything.
But I can walk.
No I can't dance.
No no no I can't dance. (begins to fade out)
No I said I can't sing.
But I can walk.
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Popping the youtube cherry
How do you pop a cherry? - Love Uncle answers
Never-seen stolen script from a XXX
Scott and Wendy are a couple. One day Scott returns home while Wendy is watering the plants. They have sex. Daniel and Amanda are their neighbours. Amanda watches Scott and Wendy have it and then goes and has it with Daniel. Amanda and Wendy meet at a supermarket where they have some profound conversation, like how they can't have enough of it, for five minutes which ends in a lesbian dalliance. Scott has sex with Amanda; Wendy has sex with Daniel.
Finale: They all have sex together – except for Scott and Daniel.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Going to Goa
Monty Python: Novel Writing reported Live
Novel Writing (Live From Wessex)
|And now it's time for Novel Writing, which today come from the west country on Dorset.
|Hello, and welcome to Dorchester, where a very good crowd has turned out to watch local boy Thomas Hardy write his new novel "The Return Of The Native", on this very pleasant July morning. This will be his eleventh novel and the fifth of the very popular Wessex novels, and here he comes! Here comes Hardy, walking out towards his desk. He looks confident, he looks relaxed, very much the man in form, as he acknowledges this very good natured bank holliday crowd. And the crowd goes quiet now, as Hardy settles himself down at the desk, body straight, shoulders relaxed, pen held lightly but firmly in the right hand. He dips the pen...in the ink, and he's off! It's the first word, but it's not a word - oh, no! - it's a doodle. Way up on the top of the lefthand margin is a piece of meaningless scribble - and he's signed his name underneath it! Oh dear, what a disapointing start. But his off again - and here he goes - the first word of Thomas Hardy's new novel, at ten thirtyfive on this very lovely morning, it's three letters, it's the definite article, and it's "The". Dennis.
|Well, this is true to form, no surprises there. He started five of his eleven novels to date with the definite article. We had two of them with "It", there's been one "But", two "At"s, one "On" and a "Dolores", but that of course was never published.
|I'm sorry to interrupt you there, Dennis, but he's crossed it out. Thomas Hardy, here on the first day of his new novel, has crossed out the only word he has written so far, and he's gazing off into space. Oh, ohh, there he signed his name again.
|It looks like "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" all over again.
|But he's...no, he's down again and writting, Dennis, he's written "B" again, he's crossed it out again, and he has written "A" - and there is a second word coming up straight away, and it's "Sat" - "A Sat" - doesn't make sense - "A Satur" - "A Saturday" - it's "A Saturday", and the crowd are loving it, they are really enjoying this novel. And it's "afternoon", it's "Saturday afternoon", a comfortable beginning, and he's straight on to the next word - it's "in" - "A Saturday afternoon in" - "in" - "in" "in Nov" - "November" - November is spelled wrong, he's left out the second "E", but he's not going back, it looks like he's going for the sentence, and it's the first verb coming up - it's the first verb of the novel, and it's "was", and the crowd are going wild! "A Saturday afternoon in November was", and a long word here - "appro" - "appro" - is it a "approving"? - no, it's "approaching" - "approaching" - "A Saturday afternoon in November was approaching" - and he's done the definite article "but" again. And he's writing fluently, easily with flurring strokes of the pen, as he comes up to the middle of this first sentence. And with this eleventh novel well underway, and the prospects of a good days writing ahead, back to the studio.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Dalrymple on Jaipur Lit Fest
One of the things people like best about Jaipur is that we are completely egalitarian. There are no reserved spaces for grandees, no green room or specially roped enclosure for our authors – they mingle with the crowds and eat with them on a first-come, first-served basis. Salman Rushdie, who made his first public appearance in India since the publication of The Satanic Verses, as well as Bollywood stars such as Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, have all mixed in the crowds without bodyguards or VIP enclosures. In as hierarchical a country as India, this is all rather radical.
t is this egalitarian ethic that excites the Indian press much more than the literary aspect of the festival. Last year, there was a flurry of press when Vikram was seen eating on the ground as there was no space for him on any of the dining tables, and when one senior Indian literary editor found herself joining the queue for the ladies behind Tina Brown.
But the biggest excitement of the last year was when an Australian volunteer usher rather peremptorily asked two beautiful young women to move out of the aisle as they were blocking an exit, apparently unaware that the women in question were the adored Bollywood goddess Nandita Das and Julia Roberts. To their great credit, both women moved immediately and without complaint.


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Saturday night at the Tubs: "And now, The Continental presents The Carbon Monoxide Girl, Sally Eaton!" I know she introduced that song in Hair, but that had to be the most outrageous introduction for a singer that I ever heard. The Carbon MONOXIDE Girl!
Well, Sally came out looking like a teen-age Mammy Yokum, skinny little strapless dress, hair frizzed and flying and the crowd went wild. I had my doubts.
Sally's partner (not accompanist, PARTNER), and intense young man named Cliff Grishman, sat down at the keyboard and they did "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out". Every singer thinks he (or she) can sing that song, but very few, VERY FEW, can make it work. Sally Eaton and Cliff Grishman made it work and made it their own. I had no more doubts. They ran through a passel of tunes that night and they never missed. Traditional Blues like "Wild Women Don't Worry, Wild Women Don't Sing The Blues", Mae West's "I Wonder Where My Easy Rider's Gone", and a number of very arresting original songs all emerged as the real thing: splendid theatrical blues with flash 'n trash enough to please any audience and a deep and genuine blues authority (rooted in the great tradition) to please the purists.
Sally's talent is impulsive and spontaneous and she tells me that Cliff keeps her honest, musically. I'm sure he does, but I'll bet it isn't necessary. No one has to keep this girl honest. She is the best white blues singer since poor Janis and, in her own way, Sally is just as good.
I soon found out that Sally (an Aries like many of the great blues women) is the real thing in "real life" too. She and Cliff came over to my house for wine and talk and we were old friends within five minutes. Sally Eaton is a brave little girl and a trouper. The aplomb with which she dared the terrors of my funky out-in-the-hall water closet proved that.
We sat on the floor, smoked, sang the dirty blues and Sally plotted my astrological chart. She told me about Hair, it's winners and casualties. "One of those girls is a hooker now!" I teased her about the self-destructive image of the great blues singers; She told me that too many cigarettes is her one real vice.
She sampled the remains of the supper I had cooked and gave me a heaven recipe for sukiyaki.
She told me a fabulous story (which I promised not to print) about the night she got in drag (as a boy, of course) to crash the Barn, that late, legendary and lamented back-room bar. Curiosity may not have done much for the well-known cat, but it doesn't seem to have hurt Sally a bit.
And she told me about Cliff Grishman. They met at just the right time: Sally needed a direction and Cliff needed someone like Sally Eaton. Since there is no one LIKE Sally Eaton, it was - from the start - a "marriage" Made in heaven. Cliff is an experienced musician and composer with a solid background in the blues and related styles. They dug each other, musically, and were able to spend many months working together, perfecting their music, in peace and quiet until they were really ready to present it to their public.
Now the word is out: the big agencies and record companies are sniffing around and all Sally Eaton and Cliff Grishman need is to be heard.
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So-called "compact" (mid-size) pickups are the new darlings of the road in America, appealing to those looking for the utility of a pickup truck without having to spend their lives filling up at the gas station. They're easier to drive — and park — in congested areas of Kansas City, while also being fun to drive in more rural areas. In other words, midsize trucks offer something that many drivers are looking for today: versatility.
The 2018 Chevy Colorado offers that versatility along with great performance in a stylish-looking, option-packed package. Here's how the experts rate the new Colorado, which is available for sale and lease right now at our Overland Park Chevy dealer.
Value Even With the Base Level Trim
Motor Trend reviewers point out that even if you go no farther than the base trim level, you'll still get plenty of value like Bluetooth, a rear-view camera, Chevy's MyLink infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a USB port, a six-speaker audio system, a 3.5-inch instrument cluster display and 16-inch steel wheels.
Power and Torque
The last thing you want in a pickup truck a lack of power, and that's not something you'll have to worry about with the 2018 Chevy Colorado. You've got your choice between the basic 2.0-liter with 200 hp and 191 lb-ft of torque, a 3.6-liter V6 that cranks out 308 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque, or a fuel-sipping yet powerful 2.4-liter turbo-diesel that delivers 181 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque for superior towing capability.
The basic transmission (paired with the 2.0 4-liter engine) is a 6-speed manual, but a 6-speed automatic is also available. The diesel comes exclusively with a 6-speed manual, and the V6 has an 8-speed automatic, which was designed "in-house" by Chevrolet.
Reviewers at U.S. News call the Colorado "one of the most capable members of its class." Not a bad impression from a bunch of guys whose job it is to be ruthless when rating performance!
Fuel Economy
If saving money at the pump is your primary goal, you should opt for the base or WT models which have the 4-cylinder engine and great fuel economy — 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.
The diesel is also a fuel sipper, boasting 20 mpg in the city and a whopping 28 mpg on the highway. Four-wheel drive and a larger engine will obviously cut into those stellar numbers, but it all comes down to what your priorities happen to be.
Opting for the more powerful V6 engine will still get you 18 mpg in the city and a respectable 25 mpg on the highway. Adding 4-wheel drive to the equation drops mileage numbers a bit to around 16-17 mpg city and 18-24 mpg on the highway.
When it comes to utility from a pickup truck, you're looking for the ability to tow when you need to and to load up the bed with whatever it is you need to tote from point A to point B. The Colorado has, as U.S. News reviewers point out, "excellent towing and hauling capacities. When properly equipped (with the diesel turbo-charged engine), it has a maximum payload of nearly 1,600 pounds, and it's a class leader in towing, with a max capacity of 7,700 pounds."
Feel free to load up the bed (available in 5- or 6-foot lengths) since the 2018 Colorado has a maximum payload of more than 1570 lbs.
The 2018 Chevy Colorado has a quiet cabin that's good looking and comfortable. The base model is equipped with an easy-to-clean vinyl floor since it's a model meant more for hard work than luxury. Move up one level to the WT (short for "work truck") and you get a carpeted floor, plus storage under the rear seats of the crew cab.
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Besides the base model and the WT mentioned above, there's an LT which adds lots of features including a larger 8-inch touchscreen plus additional USB ports, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, 17-inch alloy wheels, a power adjustable driver's seat, cruise control and more.
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Varade, Ashish and Shivashankar, SA (2011) Large negative magnetoresistance and metal-insulator transition observed in MnO/C composite coatings grown on ceramic alumina by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition. In: Carbon, 49 (4). pp. 1401-1407.
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MnO/C composite coatings were grown by the metalorganic chemical vapor deposition process on ceramic alumina in argon ambient. Characterization by various techniques confirms that these coatings are homogeneous composites comprising nanometer-sized MnO particles embedded in a matrix of nanometer-sized graphite. Components of the MnO/C composite coating crystalline disordered, but are electrically quite conductive. Resistance vs. temperature measurements show that coating resistance increases exponentially from a few hundred ohms at room temperature to a few megaohms at 30 K. Logarithmic plots of reduced activation energy vs. temperature show that the coating material undergoes a metal-insulator transition. The reduced activation energy exponent for the film under zero magnetic field was 2.1, which is unusually high, implying that conduction is suppressed at much faster rate than the Mott or the Efros-Shklovskii hopping mechanism. Magnetoconductance us. magnetic field plots obtained at various temperatures show a high magnetoconductance (similar to 28.8%) at 100 K, which is unusually large for a disordered system, wherein magnetoresistance is attributed typically to weak localization. A plausible explanation for the unusual behavior observed in the carbonaceous disordered composite material is proposed. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Perched imposingly atop a high ridge surrounded by rugged, forested mountains, the ruins at Machu Picchu tower above the rushing waters of the Rio Urubamba snaking its way fifteen-hundred feet below. By staying two nights (at 6500 feet, on the outskirts of Aguas Calientes), we will be able to experience the site both culturally and for its great birding. And though the ruins alone are worth the visit, the subtropical slopes and the narrow gorge below are surprisingly good for birds.
We regularly see such knockouts as Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Highland Motmot, Lyre-tailed Nightjar, White-eared Solitaire, Inga trees full of hummingbirds (including the endemic Green-and-white), numerous vivid tanagers (including the scarce Silvery), and the endemic Masked Fruiteater.
We'll also work both sides of the eastern cordillera, traveling to the high pass at Abra Malaga along the trace that crosses the Andes on its way to the Amazonian lowlands. Buffering the upper limits of these habitats is the starkly beautiful puna grassland dotted with llamas, alpacas, and the very occasional cluster of stone houses, corrals, and fences erected by Quechua-speaking families.
The birding is impressive on both sides of the pass including Peruvian Sierra-Finch, Junin Canastero, Puna Thistletail, and often large mixed-species flocks on the more humid east slope (where we may run into the endemic Parodi's Hemispingus). The last day will find us at the pass, with the lovely Cerro Veronica as backdrop, birding the Polylepis forest in hopes of specialties such as Tawny Tit-Spinetail, Ash-breasted Tit-Tyrant, and Giant Conebill. Royal Cinclodes, a Hail Mary longshot, lurks in the area.
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For those that have already deployed OCs 2007 R2 and have external users working with IM, Conferencing, and perhaps voice as well have seen the changes we have for R2 Edge.
In OCS 2007 we had four different topologies that one could deploy:
1) Consolidated Edge
2) Single - Site Edge
3) Scaled - Single Site Edge
4) Multi Site Edge
Now with R2 we have done some changing around with the topologies. To being with one of the biggest new items that comes to R2 is the concept of the consolidated edge topology now. This is where we have all three roles (Access Edge, Web Conferencing Edge, and Audio Video Edge) all on the same box. Now the other roles that we have consist of the Load Balanced Edge, and the multi-site edge. The last two don't differ from the first one all that much.
So with the three topologies we have now with the Edge for R2, now you mau be wondering where does that leave me if I deployed something not like the ones above for R1? Pretty simple, NOT SUPPORTED. This may sound harsh but, in reality its true and unfortunate.
So not to leave you on a sour note, there are some nice things about having these consolidated edge topologies now.
1) Simpler Edge deployments
2) Load Balancing the Edge (with two boxes now)
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Jeff Tomlan has quickly made a name for himself as a premiere agent in the Denver market and has earned the respect of clients and luxury realtors across the city for being a highly professional and dedicated broker. After buying his first home, Jeff's broker recognized his potential for the business and hired him to join Equity Colorado in Boulder County. After being trained as a protege, Jeff moved back to Denver, where he was quickly recruited by a boutique firm in Cherry Creek, VIP Real Estate. Due to his tireless work ethic and focus, Jeff earned four top producer awards while with VIP, including top producer of the year for 2017. Shortly after these accolades, Jeff earned the rare distinction of becoming one of the few brokers in Denver to be hired by Kentwood City Properties while still early on in his career.
Part of Jeff's success comes from his connections throughout the city, where he also works as a professional musician and the musical curator/composer for Invisible City, a unique membership based event production company. As a musician and composer, Jeff has played venues ranging from Gala Events, like the Cartier Exhibit in the Denver Art Museum, to performances at: The Paramount Theatre, The Clock Tower, Masquerade Balls at Cluster Studios, Ariel Dance Cabarets, Local Jazz Clubs, and Private Dinner Parties at luxury homes. As a result of his connections to artists in Denver, Jeff has become a preferred realtor for buyers moving in to Denver that need knowledge about Denver's Arts and Culture scene. Being a true full service broker, Jeff has preferred vendors for any potential remodeling or development project, no matter the scope. In addition, his sphere of influence with professionals from all walks of life help make connections for client's lifestyle needs. If you're looking for a smart and dedicated realtor, take the time to read Jeff's reviews and call him today to make your dreams a reality.


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July 14
We have an opportunity for a senior engineer to take a leading role in our market-leading restaurant intelligence platform. The back end is built with node.js, NestJs and TypeScript.
You will be part of a cross-functional team that is building solutions which transform how restaurants design menus, manage kitchens and improve their service. The feature set of the platform is developing fast, so you'll have a lot of new functionality to plan and engineer.
We're a fast-growing company, building innovate products of value to restaurants and their guests. The rest of your team will be smart and talented, and focused on pulling together to succeed in a fast-paced, stimulating environment. We work in a kanban style, continuously delivering through the week.
The team in part based in London, and part-remote, so we're used to working as part of a distributed team. Each quarter we host a Dev Summit in London which you'll be invited to.
You need to have excellent communication skills, be analytical, have a good sense of humour, not take yourself too seriously, be able to support the development of less experienced team members and, most importantly, have a passion for best-in-class solutions.
The rest of our stack is in MySQL, AWS, Kubernates and Angular. There may be an opportunity to move into these areas later, if that interests you.
Skills and requirements
You must have at least 5 years programming experience and a strong background with node.js, Typescript and MySQL.
You need to understand how to build apps that are high performance and scalable. A lot of people are going to be using your code.
Skills summary:
You must already hold an EU passport or visa, and be located inside the EU.
Competitive salary
Remote working
Generous annual leave
Potential for share options
Please apply via Stack Overflow. For you application to be considered, you must include:
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Marcel is a digital marketing agency based in the River North area in downtown Chicago. Founded in March 2003, Marcel remains one of the original and most well established digital marketing firms in the United States.
While working at AOL Time Warner, Ben's boisterous client became fed up with big company bureaucracy, pounding his fists on the desk and demanding to know why he shouldn't shift his entire budget to Google Adwords. At the time, Ben was only familiar with the corporate relationship burgeoning Google had secured with AOL. However once his client explained that he could purchase advertising with Google where his ads would only run when people were searching and only pay when people were clicking, Ben thought it best to research this new technology.
When the time came to launch their business, Ben and his then business partner asked Marcel if they could name the company after him. He agreed. And continued to pound his fists.
Whether you're looking to develop a new website, gain organic visibility, or convert your website's traffic at a higher rate, Marcel Digital has over 15 years experience in developing progressive digital marketing strategies that focus on your business goals. Take a look at our services below to find what best suits your needs.
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Our main objective is to bring transparency to our client's digital marketing solutions. We aim to become the catalyst for a successful digital strategy.
We value the following: our team of "A" players, letting data drive decision making, transparency, and brutal honesty. Marcel Digital is an agency that behaves much more like a consultancy.
We are full-stack and responsive. Systems, networking, website development, marketing; we can expand to full service or shrink down and plug into almost any need quickly and easily.
Our Google Analytics Certified Partnership goes beyond individual certifications. It offers Marcel Digital the opportunity to get behind the curtains of Google to better understand their newest technologies, beta opportunities and strategies.
Continuous training is extremely important to our company. We know that technology changes and must be adapted fluidly to fit your goals. You will not find a more technically sound account management team or a more client friendly team of digital strategists.
Behind our awards, certifications and credentials are a group of passionate and talented individuals who care about their work. We pride ourselves in our people and their abilities.
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Our business began as Modern Market Fixtures. We sold and serviced refrigerators, store fixtures, and grocery store entryways. In 1981 we incorporated as Modern Entrance Systems, Inc. We became a Besam distributor in 1986.
We are a leader in the industry of servicing and installing automatic door equipment. We work with other businesses in the Dayton, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region to provide accessibility for all. We work with universities to provide independence for students with disabilities by providing automatic equipment for dorm room doors. Many of these students go on to move into apartments and houses in the area and keep their equipment which we move from one residence to another and service.
We service many leading hospitals in the region and recently were involved in the construction of several wherein we provided automatic equipment and doors for entrances, hallways and rooms.
We have a well-trained team of technicians that can service and install a wide range of handicap accessible and automatic door equipment.


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When Mindy McCready's mother, Gayle Inge, arrived at the Florida hospital where the country singer had been admitted on July 22 after an apparent suicide attempt, "she was on a respirator, and it was more than I could handle," says Inge. "I grabbed her arm and said, 'Mindy, it's Mom. I'm here.' They made us leave her bedside because she could not hear us, and my tears fell down."
That afternoon police responding to a 911 call had found McCready, 29, unconscious in the lobby of the Holiday Inn Harbourside Hotel in Indian Rocks Beach, Fla., having swallowed a nearly fatal dose of pills with wine. She was attended by a visibly shaken William Patrick McKnight, 39, the same man who was charged with attempted murder for allegedly beating up McCready in Nashville on May 8 (PEOPLE, June 6, 2005). The authorities later released an incident report containing a four-page suicide note written in McCready's hand that stated, "I'm sorry I know how selfish this [seems] but I can't take anymore pain." When McCready, best known for her 1996 hit "Guys Do It All the Time," regained consciousness, her mother says, "I told her, 'You might have not come to,' and she said, 'Do you think I wanted to?' "
Four days later McCready was released from the hospital—"I am recovering from what happened," is all she will say about the overdose—and found herself the subject of a felony arrest warrant related to a fraud case in Arizona. It's the sort of trouble that has been a sadly familiar refrain for McCready in the past year and a half. After pleading guilty in November 2004 to prescription drug fraud, she was sentenced to a three-year supervised probation.
As it is, she also faces pending charges of probation violation following her arrest in May for DUI and driving with a suspended license. McKnight, in turn, risks being in violation of his bond from the Nashville arrest, which bans him from having any contact with her. On July 22 he identified himself to police as McCready's fiancé and said the pair were having "some relationship problems." Now, he tells PEOPLE, "we're very much in love."
Suffice it to say, McCready's declared wish to return to the music business is a dim sideshow to the chaos that has become her life. During the spring the singer, once engaged to Lois & Clark actor Dean Cain, became involved with a suspected scam artist named Jonathan Roda, 32. "He came to me under the guise of being some kind of record label owner-producer," she says from Florida. "I didn't realize he was a con man until they took him out in handcuffs." But a witness told the police that Roda openly bragged about his schemes in McCready's presence. Roda was arrested for identity theft and attempted fraud on June 24 in Tucson, and McCready was charged with hindering prosecution. "I am confident I will be exonerated 100 percent," she says, adding that she actually supplied Arizona authorities with evidence against Roda. While the arrest warrant has since been downgraded to a subpoena, Arizona police say the charges stand.
McKnight, meanwhile, has kept a low profile since his May arrest. He has secured a job as a sales rep for a water sports equipment rental company and says that he has completed a 28-day rehab program. "AA is going great," he says. "I pick up my 90-day chip on [Aug.] 8th." An aspiring singer, he plans to release a self-published CD in two months that features "Sweeter," a duet with McCready. McKnight says the love song's lyrics, in which he and McCready pledge "together we'd be forever," remain true.
Back in May McCready testified that McKnight told her, "I'm going to kill you." Today she maintains that he never tried to murder her. "I have always stuck with the fact that the charge was excessive," she says. McCready—who friends and family believe is back with McKnight—says that she has asked the D.A. to offer McKnight a deal and hopes that the case will be closed by the time she makes a scheduled appearance on Oprah in September to discuss domestic violence.
As McCready makes plans to return to Nashville, her mother waits and worries. "She is in the middle of a domestic violence situation," says Inge, 50. "She is being controlled." Following the May battering incident, McCready told PEOPLE that Inge "has been there for me through this thing with Billy unconditionally." Now the two women, who have had a rocky relationship over the years, appear to be estranged once again. "I'm angry with her for making the decisions she's making," says Inge. "I feel helpless for her. I want my daughter to know that I am with her and only want the best for her."
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Sunday, 9 August 2015
New Enigma for Long Agers – Saturn Looks 2 Billion Years Too Young
Joel Kontinen
While most astronomers would say that the solar system is 4.5 billion years old, many planets, moons or other foreign worlds don't look their assumed age.
A recent article in phys.org addresses the problem:
"Planets tend to cool as they get older, but Saturn is hotter than astrophysicists say it should be without some additional energy source.
The unexplained heat has caused a two-billion-year discrepancy for computer models estimating Saturn's age. 'Models that correctly predict Jupiter to be 4.5 billion years old find Saturn to be only 2.5 billion years old,' says Thomas Mattsson, manager of the high-energy-density physics theory group at DOE's Sandia National Laboratories."
Researchers suggest that the young looks of Saturn could be due to helium rain. What they did not question was the age of the solar system, which is even more suspect, as Mercury, Venus, Jupiter's moons Io and Europa, Saturn's moons Titan, Mimas and Enceladus, and Pluto also look too young for a "4.5 billion-year-old" solar system.
Hurst, Darrick. 2015. Sandia's Z machine helps solve Saturn's 2-billion-year age gap. Phys.org (14 July).
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Liberals always bring up "separation of Church and State" whenever Christians voice their support for teaching Creation and allowing prayer in government schools. When liberals bring that up, what they really mean is that only their religion should be taught in government schools. Evolution and Atheism are their religions, but they get around the "wall of separation" by calling those things science and philosophy. As long as it's their religion being spewed, there doesn't need to be a wall of separation.
Really the only religion that the government approves of is Statism, where the State declares itself god. There are many adherents to this religion, and many deaths have been carried out in the name of this faith-based belief system. In fact, I'd say it's the bloodiest of all religions, even worse than Islam. Think of all the millions of people who died under Statist tyrannies in the past 100 years. Or think of all the unborn babies murdered in the U.S. alone because the State granted women a legal "right" to do so. They've declared themselves to be the ultimate arbiter of morality. They are their own standard.
For this reason, Vice President Joe Biden thought it necessary to proselytize a group of over a dozen representatives of other religions including Christianity, Islam and Judaism. He met with these pastors and rabbis a few days ago to tell them to tell their respective "flocks" that enacting more gun control is the "moral" thing to do. He wants them to preach the religion of Statism to their congregations. The Associated Press reported:
"Citing what he described as misinformation from the National Rifle Association and others, Biden said the renewed push for gun control must correct misconceptions about what the proposals do and don't do, participants said. He asked clergy to keep up the pressure and to reframe the debate for their followers in moral terms."
Yeah, I bet he wants ministers to "reframe the debate." Let's not tell people about the importance of self-defense or the importance of defending one's family against armed criminals. Let's not be telling people about the history of gun control and why governments do it. Let's teach people to run to the State for protection and security. Let's teach them to be ready and willing to give up their guns for the "greater good."
The only thing more disconcerting than Biden trying to get religious leaders to preach gun control to their congregations is the fact that these religious leaders were so willing to meet with and "work with" Biden. They must be brainwashed.


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Toen we de zaal binnenkwamen, stond er op iedere stoel al een leuke goodiebag klaar vol met leuke spulletjes! Benieuwd wat erin zat? Kijk snel verder!
Translation: I went to the Bloggersmasterclass by Grazia Saturday which was really amazing! Not only it was really nice to meet two famous Dutch bloggers, but I also won tickets for two shows of the Amsteram Fashion Week this Saturday. I also won a Windows ASUS Vivo Tab which I get to lend for the next two weeks. This tablet will allow me to blog live during the Fashionshow which is so cool! When we entered the venue, on each stair there was a goodiebag with lots of fun stuff in it. Read on to see what's inside.


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Open MRI
Closed MRI
Unlike its conventional counterparts, Open MRI's have no narrow tunnels to travel through and no loud noises associated with image generation. The open MRI decreases anxiety and discomfort substantially.
The Hitachi Open MRI offers additional comfort, as the patient is able to move around, and there are no claustrophobic feelings. The fact that it is open on all four sides permits slight movements, therefore allowing for ease of siting.
For our most delicate patients, such as children and those who require additional assistance and encouragement, our open MRI allows for friends or relatives to be close by and hold their hand, instead of just in sight.
The Hitachi Elite does not discriminate against those who cannot currently receive imaging. For instance, large patients and huge athletes, cannot fit in the tunnel, as well, handicapped persons and claustrophobics experience great distress in the tunnel. The innovative Hitachi Elite, found at Open MRI of Canada, alleviates this problem by increasing the weight limit, and accommodating all sizes of patients by the open gantry style.
In the donut style MRI, patients will experience high discomfort due to the feeling of being enclosed. As well, the machine is extremely noisy to the point where earplugs are offered to patients. In addition, if an individual experiences high anxiety or feelings of claustrophobia, sedatives may be required, and chance of nausea will increase, as well costs.
Since patients are not permitted to move, any slight movements will prolong scanning times, reduce image quality, and patient throughput will be slow resulting in patient reports being delayed.
For pediatric patients sedatives must be given because movement is not allowed, as well, anxiety for the child will be high when parents or guardians are only within sight, not in reach.
Because the tunnel is an enclosed space, large patients are unable to receive an MRI and are not awarded the same health care; therefore the Open MRI offers an alternative for such patients who require imaging.
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Open MRI Vs Close MRI
Friday, April 15, 2011
The Future Of MRI
The future of MRI seems limited only by our imagination. This technology is still in its infancy, comparatively speaking. It has been in widespread use for less than 20 years (compared with over 100 years for X-rays).
Very small scanners for imaging specific body parts are being developed. For instance, a scanner that you simply place your arm, knee or foot in are currently in use in some areas. Our ability to visualize the arterial and venous system is improving all the time. Functional brain mapping (scanning a person's brain while he or she is performing a certain physical task such as squeezing a ball, or looking at a particular type of picture) is helping researchers better understand how the brain works. Research is under way in a few institutions to image the ventilation dynamics of the lungs through the use of hyperpolarized helium-3 gas. The development of new, improved ways to image strokes in their earliest stages is ongoing.
Predicting the future of MRI is speculative at best, but I have no doubt it will be exciting for those of us in the field, and very beneficial to the patients we care for. MRI is a field with a virtually limitless future, and I hope this article has helped you better understand the basics of how it all works!
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By Sgt. Sara Wood, USA
American Forces Press Service
April 26, 2007 – Through interrogations of key detainees in the past month, the United States has learned a great deal about Iranian involvement in terrorist activities in Iraq, specifically the financing and training of insurgent groups, the commander of U.S. forces in Iraq said here today. The interrogation of leaders and members of the Qazali terror network who have been in detention for more than a month revealed that Iran provided the network substantial funding, training on Iranian soil, advanced explosive munitions and technologies as well as arms and ammunition, and in some cases advice and even a degree of direction, Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of Multinational Force Iraq, said in a Pentagon news conference.
When these terrorists were captured, coalition forces discovered a number of documents describing attacks on U.S. forces, including a 22-page memorandum that detailed the planning, preparation, approval process and conduct of the Jan. 20 attack on the Provincial Joint Coordination Center in Karbala, Iraq, that killed five U.S. soldiers, Petraeus said.
"Our sense is that these records were kept so that they could be handed in to whoever it is that is financing them," he said. "And there's no question, again, that Iranian financing is taking place through the Quds force of the Iranian Republican Guards Corps."
The U.S. has learned more about Iranian involvement in Iraq through the detention of one of the heads of the Sheibani network, which brings explosively formed projectiles into Iraq from Iran, Petraeus said. This leader's brother was in Iraq, and was the conduit who received munitions from Iraq and distributed them among the extremist elements.
"Those munitions, as you know, have been particularly lethal against some of our armored vehicles and responsible for some of the casualties, the more tragic casualties, in attacks on our vehicles," Petraeus said.
The coalition has not found a link between Iran and the spectacular car bomb attacks in Iraq, Petraeus said, as many of these attacks are conducted by foreign fighters coming into the country through Syria. Also, the U.S. has no evidence that indicates how high in the Iranian government the knowledge of this involvement goes, he said.
Petraeus called Iran's activities "exceedingly unhelpful" as Iraqi leaders and security forces battle al Qaeda, extremist militias, sectarian violence, and limited political capacity to rebuild society. The situation in Iraq is exceedingly complex and challenging, he said, and while there have been successes under the new security plan, perseverance will be needed for the coming months.
"Success will take continued commitment, perseverance and sacrifice, all to make possible an opportunity for the all-important Iraqi political actions that are the key to long-term solutions to Iraq's many problems," Petraeus said. "Because we are operating in new areas and challenging elements in those areas, this effort may get harder before it gets easier."
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Incineratus <Fury of Fire> (alternate)
Furies is the name for all elementals on Draenor, all of whom try to keep the world in balance.[1] Furies appear to be unique to Draenor. It may be something about the primal nature of the planet.[2] After the destruction of Draenor, many furies disappeared, but they are still plentiful on the alternate Draenor. There, the elements live in purity upon the Elemental Plateau.[3] This purity is maintained through the Cycle of Rebirth. Impurities are accumulated in the elemental body over time, and when enough contamination has taken place, an elemental will become unstable and in some cases volatile. When the Elemental Plateau becomes unstable, the cycle of rebirth must begin. A part of the rebirth is pure, living essence which can be found atop the Elemental Plateau, as well as in the body of an elemental spirit.[4]
When the Elemental Plateau grows unstable, such as when the alternate Gordawg was captured and enslaved by the pale orcs, the elemental spirits begin to devolve and mutate into elemental conglomerates such as slag elementals.[3]
The furies at the Throne of the Elements in Outland are extremely powerful elementals, but they are no more all that it is to be earth, or water, than a handful of soil or a drop of water is all that it is to be earth or water. It is a complex idea.[5]
There are many similarities between the elemental spirits of Draenor and their counterparts on Azeroth, but also many differences that Alliance or Horde shaman will be forced to adapt to. Whereas the elements of Azeroth are in constant conflict, the elements of Draenor strive for balance within themselves. This is especially evident in the Throne of Elements in Nagrand, where the greatest elemental furies of Draenor have convened peacefully since the dawn of the world. Be warned, however: if the chaos of war on Draenor throws the elements out of balance, they may lash out at each other... and anyone caught between them.[6]
Blacksmiths know that furies can be harvested for the best flux.[7]
Burning Crusade
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Despite the destruction of Draenor, some furies remain in Outland. Many are found in Nagrand. Four powerful furies representing the four elements are located at the Throne of the Elements near Garadar. The Earthen Ring placed members there to make certain the furies wouldn't be bothered by trivialities; that only those in need of their wisdom or sincere in offering aid could speak with them. But this was just a courtesy, as the furies are imposing and can handle themselves.[8]
The furies in Shadowmoon Valley were corrupted or enraged when Gul'dan shattered the land and severed the orcs' ties with the elements. The Earthen Ring captured the souls of furies in order to commune with them and find a way to heal the land. They revealed that Cyrukh the Firelord was awakened and driven insane by the shattering, throwing the elements into turmoil. In order to redeem the elements, adventurers reconstructed Gul'dan's Cipher of Damnation to summon Cyrukh and defeat him.[9]
The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm
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Aggra brought Go'el to meet the four furies at the Throne of the Elements. He asked them to help him understand what was causing Azeroth's elemental spirits to suffer. Kalandrios was uninterested in the plight of Air in a foreign world while his own essences suffered in Outland. Incineratus was also more troubled by the plight of his own, but still regretted being unable to help Go'el without some essence of Azeroth's Fire. He instead gifted Go'el with the fire of passion to do what was needed. Aborius wished that he could help Go'el or impart a gift like Incineratus, but was only able to show compassion and provide words of encouragement. Gordawg also couldn't provide insight into Azeroth's spirits until Go'el presented a stone from Azeroth. Gordawg ate the stone and experienced its fear of being broken and shattered, likening it to the fear he tasted right before Draenor was destroyed.[10]
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During a ritual, Drek'Thar heard the cry of a fury. Beaten, half consumed, and shattered by ancient magics, the fury was the prisoner of the magnaron Kron, the Flame Breaker. It had been fragmented, its pieces scattered on the wind or consumed by scavengers.[11] In order to free the fury, Drek'thar became one with Exurotus, and started on the path of becoming this world's greatest shaman.[12]
An earth fury, Kronus, is later empowered by Archdruid Atomik in order to assist the Horde in battle in Ashran.
Gordawg and a large number of furies were captured by the pale orcs and enslaved. The plateau grew unstable, causing the elemental spirits there to devolve and mutate. Its imbalance created Magmire, a slag elemental who was both fire and earth elemental. So long as Gordawg was absent from the throne, the imbalance in the elements would worsen.[3] Incineratus tried to maintain the balance on the Elemental Plateau in slaying the corrupted Guardians of the Plateau[13] while Kalandrios ordered the death of the now-corrupted Gordawg.[14]
Named Furies
Gordawg (Fury of Earth)
Incineratus (Fury of Fire)
Kalandrios (Fury of Air)
Aborius (Fury of Water)
Types of Furies
On Azeroth
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Elemental furies also exist in Highmountain on the Broken Isles in Azeroth.[17] They mostly amass in the areas around Thunder Totem. Crystal furies are used by the drogbar.[18] Water furies also appear.
Following the Argus Campaign, Azerite furies began to appear.
Notes and trivia
- The Throne of the Elements has a keeper of the elements. In Warlords of Draenor, Gar'rok carries his title until his death.[19]
- Originally, the furies were the four elemental spirits at the Throne of the Elements. Warlords of Draenor revealed that all Draenor elementals are considered furies.
- The name "furies" may be derived from the Erinyes or Furies, female deities of vengeance in Greek mythology.
- ^ Jeremy Feasel on Twitter (2014-07-09)
- ^ [100R] Heart of the Fury
- ^ a b c [98] A Wrong of Earth and Fire
- ^ [98] Earth, Wind and Fire...and Water
- ^ The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm, pg. 176
- ^ Beasts of the Savage Lands — Nagrand
- ^ Flux to Give
- ^ The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm, pg. 299
- ^ The Cipher of Damnation quest chain
- ^ The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm, page 300-307
- ^ [100] Eaters of the Elements
- ^ [100] Fury of Frostfire ; [100] Ours is the Fury
- ^ [98] Guardians of the Plateau
- ^ [99] The Fate of Gordawg
- ^ Rocks Fall. Everyone Dies.
- ^ Blizzard Convention
- ^ [100 - 110] Invading Spelunkers
- ^ [110WQ] Fury Road
- ^ [98] The Debt We Share


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Bearing more than a passing similarity to the sound of Kettering's friendliest buzz-band 'Temples' being dragged down a dirt track 'Waterfall', the standout track from Theo Verney's 'Tv Ep', is one of the best songs we've heard this year. Despite -or perhaps because of- a feature in NME's Buzz's column the cassette never really found its feet but, having stumbled across a mention of the release on Traams' twitter this afternoon, we haven't been able to put it down.
Its an unrelentingly clever fusion of deep-throated post punk and dazzlingly articulate psychedelia that seems torn direct from Frank Zappa's clammy fists. Its rare to find a sound that so comfortably straddles the precarious bridge between punk and psych but, like Frank before him, Theo Verney's stumbled across the spring and drunk deep. Give it a spin above.


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Photography Classes in Sharon Springs NY
Looking for photography classes in Sharon Springs NY? No matter if you are a professional, beginner, or hobbyist, the best way to improve your photography technique is through hands-on classes with knowledgeable instructors.
New York features many accredited and recognized photography schools. Techniques taught in photography classes include portrait capture, exposure and composition, lighting, posing and unposing, and other photography fundamentals. Being a skilled photographer can lead to a successful professional career or lifelong hobby.
There are numerous Photography Classes in Sharon Springs NY:
- Sharon Springs Studio Photography Classes
- Sharon Springs Photography 101
- Sharon Springs Digital Photography Classes
- Sharon Springs Nature Photography Classes
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Sharon Springs NY Photography Classes
Herkimer County Community College
100 Reservoir Rd
Herkimer, New York 13350-1598
Phone: (315) 866-0300
27.08 miles away
Mohawk Valley Community College-Utica Branch
1101 Sherman Dr
Utica, New York 13501-5394
Phone: (315) 792-5400
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vig·il noun a period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray. Mother's Day Vigil 2017 - 9AM @ UU DETROIT "Arise, then, women of this day! Arise all women who have hearts, whether our baptism be that of water or of fears!" This is an open invitation to Women in Black, The Raging Grannies, WILPF, WWWP, women of UU Detroit and all other groups of Women and Mothers in Metro Detroit & beyond. We will stand vigil for one hour then have a closing circle. Please contact Anita Jones (email@example.com) if you want to offer a prayer or poem or song (10am-10:30)