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Travel Tips : Flying from Don Muang Airport in Bangkok
Last week I was flying to Khon Kaen from Don Muang Airport. This is the renovated Terminal 2. Looks all good but it is not really finished yet. Terminal 2 is for Domestic check-in. Next step is to renovate Terminal 1, and it looks like that is already partly closed. But International Check-In is still ar Terminal 1.


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Building a framework-based compliance program
Richard Mackey offers expert advice on frameworks that can help security pros find their compliance and regulatory needs, and most importantly, meet them.
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What I'll be talking about today is building a compliance program. This presentation is all about assembling your compliance requirements, actually capturing your state, and giving yourself grades so that you understand exactly where you stand, as far as your compliance. Building a compliance program that allows you to cycle through various aspects of measuring, achieving, and determining whether your compliance objectives are appropriate. Then finally, achieving compliance, both in the short-term and in the long-term.
Compliance with any regulation at all, whether it's a regulation, a contract, or a standard requires a process. The elements of this process are, first, understanding what your goals are; understanding exactly what parts of different regulations, contracts, or standards need to be complied with and how they apply to your organization. The next is choosing appropriate metrics. What that means is that you need to determine exactly how much you need to do as your organization to actually achieve compliance. The next is to follow a consistent approach; that means in two dimensions consistent from department-to-department and from one assessment to another. The two dimensions are across your organization and in time. The next item is to establish realistic expectations for the progress you're going to make in achieving compliance. One of the problems that we see organizations face often is that they decide that they're going to comply with some regulation or standard, and then it takes them a certain amount of time to achieve that compliance; but they've made statements about when they're going to achieve compliance prior to really understanding what it's going to take to achieve that compliance.
Which leads me to my next item, which is ensuring discipline and the organizational commitment it takes to make sure that you achieve compliance continuously from year-to-year-to-year. What happens in a lot of organizations is that they can have their focus changed and taken away from compliance by interesting projects like the latest product that they need to deal with. Then what happens is they fall out of compliance and it becomes very difficult to bring themselves back into compliance.
The two things that I really think you should take away from this presentation are that compliance, like all of security, is a process; it's not project and it's not a product. It's not a set of technology you can deploy and immediately achieve compliance. It's something that needs to be baked into your everyday business. The next is what your drive for compliance should include good security. Good security leads to compliance, where compliance may not necessarily lead to good security. What you should have is all of your driving factors achieving better security, which would then leading to compliance.
The first thing that you need to do when you're trying to establish what you need to do to achieve compliance is to understand what your compliance requirements actually are across the board. There are many possible compliance objectives; some might be regulatory. For example, if you're a public company, you need to comply with Sarbanes Oxley, or you're a financial company and you need to comply with Gramm-Leach-Bliley for privacy measures. If you're an organization that handles sensitive health information, you need to comply with HIPPA. If you're a bank, you might need to comply with FFIEC regulations. Aside from regulations, however, there are also other types of requirements that organizations sometimes miss. For example, there are contracts that you've established with partners or you might have a contract with industry association, like the payment card industry that you need to comply with. Those are contractual requirements that you should assemble in the same way that you do any other regulatory requirements that you need to meet. Then there are other areas that you might establish as requirements for yourself, like standards of practice; ISO 17799, or COBIT, a governance framework. What you need to do, though, is look at all the requirements across the board and assemble them so that you understand which ones will be dealt with through common processes, common mechanisms, and common policies.
To chart your course through the maze which is compliance, the first thing you need to do is understand your regulatory requirements. That means establishing and assembling the regulatory rules and how they would be interpreted for you in your business, for an organization of your size. The next thing you need to do is outline what the scope for compliance is. What system and processes would be affected by this particular regulation, again, in the context of your organization? Then you need to look at the risks in your world, in your business, and determine what controls need to be in place to mitigate those risks. If you look at all the requirements associated with a particular regulation, then you have to look at what the risk of not meeting those requirements would be, and then establish controls that could allow you to mitigate the risks and meet those requirements. One of the places that's really useful to look for control objectives in particular practices is to look at standards like ISO 17799 and COBIT, to establish a set of control objectives that you can then use to meet the requirements of a given regulation, for example.
The next thing you need to do is establish metrics. What I mean by metrics is that you need to determine what level of a particular practice you need to meet to be considered compliant. Where you can look at is previous audits as a guide. If an auditor told you that you were not meeting the requirement, or conversely, if they told you that you were meeting your requirement, you can use that as your metric. If you're unsure about how much you need to do, you can enlist professional help. You can go to consultants and other auditors and ask them to help you understand what current industry practices are and establish some audit guidelines to understand how good you need to be in a particular area. The last step is to document you control objectives so that you know what level you need to achieve. Then you can communicate that to all the divisions that need to correspond or need to actually meet these requirements.
Given those metrics and those controls, you need to document them. Then you need to review the state of your practices, compared to the required controls. What that means is actually conduct an assessment and give yourself a report card to determine where you have achieved compliance, where you fell short of compliance, and whether you're not compliant, at all. In some cases, there may be even some controls that aren't necessary and don't apply to you at all, so you can knock them completely off the list. The important part is that you need to document why each area was judged to be compliant, partially compliant, or non-compliant. Because it turns out that as time goes on, something that was judged to be perfectly adequate in today's business environment might not be adequate later. That's why you have to capture not only that you were compliant, but why you were judged to be compliant so that you can address . . . you might have to strengthen those controls at a later date. Then after this done, after you have a sense of where you comply and where you don't comply, you need to assemble the list of places where you weren't compliant and assign a priority to each one so that you know which ones to tackle first.
One other piece of advice that I'd give you is that you need to order that list by priority. You need to establish which ones are the most important, then look for roots causes that can help you nail more than one requirement, or more than one deficiency, at one time. Examples of these types of activities might be having a risk assessment process in place. Making sure that you understand what kinds of information, in gross form or in relatively coarse form, your organization deals with and how sensitive the pieces of data are. Once you understand how sensitive certain data sets are, then you can determine how you should handle them. Then you can build training programs so that you might be able avoid certain compromises because certain types of information were exposed. The other piece that you want to look for, after you've look for some core and causal parts of your organization that you've dealt with, is look for some easy ones as well, so that you can check-off some items and achieve green in more items so that you can actually have a good progress report to give your management.
One of the interesting areas of compliance, if you look at all the various standards that are out there, the regulations, and even codes of practice or frameworks that you can use, is that all compliance requires the same sort of cyclical process. It doesn't matter where you look; it all has the same structure. For example, the first part is that you want to look at the information that you need, that you actually deal with: Who owns it? Who cares for it? Who uses it? How sensitive is it? That's the information; those are the goods that you really need to protect. Next you need to analyze your risks to determine what the risks are to that data, whether it's a risk of confidentiality, integrity, or availability. Then once you understand the risks in the information, you need to apply controls to mitigate those risks for the various pieces of information.
After you've established certain mechanisms, whether those are policies, processes, or technical controls, you need to measure whether they've been effective and actually effective at mitigating risks. Then determine whether you need to adjust them over time once you've judged them to be ineffective. If they've been ineffective for the previous period, then you need to adjust and strengthen them. What you do is repeat this process over and over again, every year let's say, so that you can make sure that your compliance activity is actually improving over time.
If you look at ISO 20701, COBIT, COSO, HIPPA, or FFIEC, they all have the exact same process. In fact, here's an example of a process that's in a NIST guide for HIPPA compliance. It's a 6-step cycle that starts off with categorizing and mapping information systems, at 1:00 on the diagram. Then it goes to security selection and control implementation. Then risk assessment and security planning. Then determining whether your controls are adequate. Then finally, authorizing or accrediting all of the systems that you have in your environment. If you look at this, it's basically the same cycle that you see in every other standard and regulation.
To close, the whole process of building a compliance programs starts off with assembling your compliance requirements in the context of your business and risk. Next, you need to have good metrics that are documented so that your organization can follow them, both across divisions and over time. Next, you want to build the compliance activities into your everyday operations so that you can create a sustainable process; instead of having it be a project that starts and ends, it's actually activities that all parts of the organization participate in. Then make sure that all those responsibilities and goals are documented well.
A couple of places that people sometimes avoid or miss in this process is that they don't regularly review their goals and their metrics to ensure that they're in concert, or correspond to their current risks, and they don't integrate the compliance activities into everyday operations. Be sure to include that, and you'll be well on your way to establishing a good compliance program.


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This was a snapshot from my last trip out to my friend's farm. I took Ian and my nephew out there and we gathered a wheelbarrow full! I don't know why but this photo cracks me up...and notice the keychain library card. Gotta keep it handy! And no, I didn't need the calculator to tally up 6 eggs. The boys were giving me multiplication problems to do in my head and they checked my answers on the calculator. Anyway...this was the last of the free farm fresh eggs and produce. I have to say, though, it all came at a great time as our budget was very tight. It was a definite blessing.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Doesn't everybody keep fresh eggs on their console?
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oh, that is great! Glad that you didn't have to slam on the breaks!
your chickens should start laying any day now.
- August 3, 2009 at 10:09 AM
i would!
this is priceless.
i'm so glad you posted it.
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Love the huge egg in the #5 position! Too funny! Love this shot!
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Coltman Street runs at right angles from Hull's Hessle Road up to the other running west from the city centre, Anlaby Road. In days past Hessle Road thrived, fuelled by shipping and fishing in the UK's third port but the Cod Wars of the 1960s and 70s ran the area to ground, town planning eventually taking […]
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Open House Do's and Don'ts
Hunting for a home is an extremely trying task, but thankfully there are resources to make it easier for you. From websites to search engines, there is something out there to make your experience go better, but there is nothing quite like seeing the house itself at an open house. However, there are often many questions about the etiquette of open houses, which can be a little complicated at times. Here are our favorite do's and don'ts of open houses!
- DO take a seat
When you're in the home, nothing will help you get a feel for the house like taking a seat. So, after walking around the house and grounds, sit down in the living room and see if you could truly picture yourself in that home. It is a step often overlooked by many, but we can promise that it is absolutely ok to sit down when you need to.
- DO check closets
Another one that many consider a "don't" for open houses, but we can assure you that it is totally fine. You should get to know all of the house that you possibly can, and closets are sure one of them (should you choose to buy the house, you are going to use the closets). It is not snooping around, but just getting to know the house a little better.
- DON'T open every drawer you see
This one is not telling you to not open up drawers, but just telling you that you do not need to open every single one. While you should be opening up drawers in the kitchen—since you will be using them to store your cookware and whatnot—you really do not need to open up drawers on coffee tables, dressers, or chests in the home. Adhering to this will keep you on the right side of the fine line of snooping around.
- DON'T make a mess
More of common sense than anything else, it is still important to keep in mind. This home that you are entering is not yours, so be sure to treat it like you would your own. If it is raining, be sure to wipe your feet or leave your shoes at the door, and be certain to close anything that you opened yourself. A little respect can go a long way.
Open house etiquette can be a little confusing at times, but we strive to give a little clarity in that haze. For more tips on open houses, or to start your very own house hunting journey, stop into our office today.


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Forty-three physicians have contributed to these proceedings of a symposium covering pulmonary embolic disease held in May, 1964, in Boston. They have added the latest results of clinical and laboratory research. The first chapter is devoted to investigations involving biochemical and mechanical alterations leading to thrombo-embolism, and is followed by 12 papers discussing the hemodynamic reactions to pulmonary embolism. A further chapter evaluates the role of electro-cardiography, radiology, and nuclear medicine in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. Finally, six papers describe clinical diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
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Jerry Doyle, national talk radio host and political commentator interviewed Shawna Vercher and they spoke generally of the nature of politics, what's wrong, what's right and how to best address it.
Listen here to their interview here – several times he mentioned one of the first articles she wrote for his news platform – Epic Times.
A short excerpt is below the radio interview – (17 minutes)
Military Funerals Can Be A Model for Our Government
Feb 18, 2015
Recently I attended the military funeral service for one of my relatives. As I sat there quietly under a gazebo in the beautiful cemetery, listening to "Taps" playing through the trees, I found myself swelling with patriotism. Even with the sadness of the death that brought us all together – family, friends and strangers in uniform – the prevailing emotion was pride. Later I wondered, "Why don't more areas of our government feel like this?"
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"God wants to purify our minds until we can bear all things, believe all things, hope all things, and endure all things. God dwells in you, but you cannot have this divine power until you live and walk in the Holy Ghost, until the power of the new life is greater than the old life."
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Join us for a life changing tour of the life and places of Smith Wigglesworth.
Smith Wigglesworth is among one of the great generals of God. His life is one of astounding miracles, including many people raised from the dead. He had a reputation for being abrasive but was gentle of heart and full of compassion, and was so in love with God, and in total surrender to His Lord. His life was one of obedience to the Saviour, and as God removed layer upon layer of the flesh, greater and greater became the miracles, signs and wonders, until he stood taller than all those around him. His was a journey of just being, to Smith, "to be" was far greater than "to do". He understood that out of the being comes the doing.
In 1992, the Lord impressed upon Dutch Holland to learn everything he could about the life of Smith Wigglesworth. This began a journey of discovery that has taken over two decades and has changed his life.
In 2008 Dutch started Smith Wigglesworth Excursions and has taken visitors from all over the world on these excursions, including overseas members of Smiths own family.
This is a story about a man, but it is much more than that, this is a rags to riches story of the highest order. This is a story of identity, and identity is what it is all about, for you, for me and for Smith.
The story of Smith Wigglesworth is a story that stretches from Genesis to Revelation and beyond. It is the eternal plan of God for mankind. Smith was an ordinary man, and I wanted to know how he went from a child born in poverty to one of Gods great sons. It is a story of hard times, great sorrow, great victories and great blessing. It is a story of complete surrender to God, bringing great power and authority to do the works of God. Are you ready to take a tour of this man's life?


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As the Mizzou baseball transitions to the SEC for the 2012-13 academic year, the Mizzou department of athletics is busy giving Simmons Field at Taylor Stadium a makeover as the field is in the process of being resurfaced. After having Kentucky Bluegrass on the field for years, Mizzou turf manager Josh McPherson and the baseball staff have been busy installing a new type of Bermuda grass called Latitude 36, the first of many changes with the resurfacing project.
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Building on their success with Patriot Bermudagrass, Oklahoma State University has released its next generation of bermudagrass. LATITUDE has the same cold-hardiness as Patriot, but has a finer texture, is more dense, and is darker green. Studies have shown that it has more shear strength, resulting in fewer divots and less "tuff up".


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The Bobby L. Roberts Library of Arkansas History and Art combines the archival holdings of two institutions, UALR's Center for Arkansas History and Culture and the Central Arkansas Library System's Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, under one roof.
To help make the researcher's experience efficient and fulfilling, the two institutions have created a single research portal that provides all of the information you need to plan your visit to the archive, including the ability to submit questions and requests to the staff.
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Disease and the immune response
Pathogenesis—literally how disease (pathos) begins (genesis) or develops—is a broad and important area of research.
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Our focus is on understanding the regulation and interplay of host immune responses and microbial pathogenesis. We study viral-host interactions, innate and humoral immunity, inflammation and T cell checkpoint regulation. A better understanding of these aspects of the immune system will provide novel therapeutic opportunities to address many unmet medical needs, including the treatment of endemic and pandemic infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, cancer and inflammatory diseases.
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When it comes to any sort of game, competitive or otherwise, players always want to know who is the best or worst in the game. It's entirely possible that Street Fighter II started that trend. Any character can win a match, but some characters are more likely to win than others, so fans are rabid to know about tiers. For example, Pokémon games have a highly debated tier list, as fans question where someone like Charizard falls on the list. Sometimes you get a community popping up and setting down a standard. To use Pokémon again as an example, you have Smogon University setting their own standard on which Pokémon are good or not, with the official Nintendo Pokémon Video Games Championship Series or VGC doing the same. You have different communities implementing their own standards on which characters are good and what's the optimal way to play the game. And Street Fighter is no different. You have websites like EventHubs giving out a tier list and even high profile players like Justin Wong and Infiltration have their own personal tier list. Obviously, tier lists aren't set in stone, as they tend to fluctuate with every update.
Despite it being a controversial topic among fighting game fans, we're going to attempt to create a tier list of our own for this classic game. In May of 2017, Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers is slated to release on the Nintendo Switch. However, before we get there, let's take a look rank the fighters from Super Street Fighter II.
16 Zangief
Let's start this list off with Zangief. He was never a good character in the more vanilla Street Fighter II. He's the slowest character in the game and his special moves are really complicated to pull off. Honestly, they're almost impossible to pull off on a gamepad. Credit where credit is due, Zangief is powerful and his high stamina allows him to take hits well. He's great when he's up close and in your face, but has trouble getting close. Sadly, his slow speed and large size make it hard for him to get close though. Projectiles do great at keeping Zangief away, as you can zone the guy to death. In Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, the latest version of SF2, Zangief becomes a better character and his moves are easier to execute, but he's still outclassed by everybody else.
15 Blanka
The Brazilian Beast, Blanka has great mobility. Blanka's roll became faster in the HD remix with a quicker start-up time and quicker recovery and his roll allows Blanka to do damage and close gaps. His up roll is a great anti air and Blanka's back step roll gives the beast man a jerky motion to help him surprise opponents. Also, Blanka has his signature biting attack. The biting attack is a grabbing move, has a big range and hits multiple times.
However, expert players know the biting attack's timing and how to execute the combos that combay it. With that, Blanka has trouble against a lot of other fighters, specifically against fighters with projectiles. You'll notice that a lot of the characters on this list have a hard time dealing with Hadoukens and Sonic Booms. And as strong as his rolling attacks are, they can easily be countered.
14 T. Hawk
T. Hawk is a lot like Zangief, as he's powerful up close and does great damage. He also has high stamina, so he takes damage really well. Unlike Zangief, however, T. Hawk is more mobile and doesn't have too hard of a time getting in close to fighters. Normally, T.Hawk gets in close with his Condor Dive, but the Dive can be dealt with if you use a well timed jump attack against it. It's worth mentioning in the first Turbo game, T. Hawk has an unbreakable throwing loop. T. Hawk is more of a offensive character, meant to dive in and grapple, so he has a hard time against players who turtle, meaning players who play defensively, or naturally defensive fighters like Guile. As strong as T. Hawk is, he can easily be countered, leaving him lower on our list.
13 Cammy
Cammy is a bit of a mixed bag. In Turbo HD Remix, Cammy plays more like her Street Fighter IV version. Before that , Cammy had difficult inputs in the original Turbo version. Her Hooligan Throw was hard to execute and a missed or blocked Cannon Drill left Cammy wide open. But, Cammy in Turbo HD Remix is a lot better. The Hooligan Throw is easier to execute and the Cannon Drill is now safe (for the most part). And her Spinning Backfist allows Cammy to by pass fireballs, emulating her Street Fighter IV strategy.
However, her tactics and strategies aren't consistent enough to win fights. While Cammy can string together combos, they are not the combos of Street Fighter IV, nor is Cammy as powerful as she is in SFIV. Cammy is usually strong yet fragile, but in Turbo HD Remix, she's fragile, but lacks the strength and seed to make her threatening. Like previous characters, she has a hard time against projectiles and defensive characters.
12 Fei Long
The original Bruce Lee rip-off character, Fei Long is fast and fierce. To repeat the previous characters, Fei Long has a hard time getting up close though. Projectiles are key in Super Street Fighter II, as Fei Long is awesome up close, but struggles against those who can fend him off. Fei Long has great pressure tactics and can trap fighters in the corner. Although, Fei Long is aggressive and has great offensive tactics, you still have to pick and choose how you attack. Fei Long can't mindlessly attack, otherwise he's wide open. To properly play as Fei Long, you have to mix up your combos quickly while being unpredictable. There's an art to fighting as Fei Long and it's one of his flaws. As strong as he is, it's going to take a while to learn how to properly use Fei Long. And like Cammy, he falls against defensive fighters and projectiles, leaving him on the lower half of this list.
11 E. Honda
As you would expect from list so far, E. Honda has trouble with fireball throwers. If you have a projectile, you can pretty easily beat E. Honda. Although he has trouble with projectiles, Honda has more tools to deal with them than some of the fighters we've covered already. His Flying Headbutt negates projectiles in Turbo HD Remix and his Sumo Splash jumps over projectiles, but it does leave Honda open to anti-air attacks. That being said, E. Honda is powerful against non-projectile fighters. He beats them hands down. Honda has high stamina and his Oicho Throw can trap fighters in and never let go. The combos capable with that throw are insane, as fighters are trapped and can't escape.
10 Ken
As an all around good fighter, Ken is a ton of fun to play as. He's flashy and he's simple to understand. Honestly, it doesn't take a whole lot to learn how to play as Ken. If you know how to use Ryu, you also can use Ken. But, Ken's flair and charisma are a part of his appeal. Yeah, his fireballs aren't great, as they're weaker and smaller compared to Ryu's Hadoukens. But Ken is a high risk/high reward character, as he's a lot more in your face than Ryu. Ken has good combos, but if he messes up a combo, it leaves him wide open. He has average stamina and he's fast as well. It's all or nothing with Ken and that can be too risky for some, meaning he's not one of the preferred characters to use in the game.
9 Guile
Guile is the premiere defensive character in the character. His Sonic Booms keep fighters at bay and if anybody stupidly jumps in, Guile Flash Kicks them out of the air. With that arsenal, Guile can goat his opponents into jumping, as Guile can throw his Sonic Boom, or annoys them by poking them into jumping, and when a fighter gets too desperate, Guile is ready with a Flash Kick. Guile is really good at controlling the space. When he wants to leave, he can. If he wants to taunt you and watch you take his bait, he can. His normal attacks are still good at anti-air if you don't have a Flash Kick charged.
Even though he is good defensively, he has trouble against the strongest characters and the pressure they can inflict. Guile can't pressure fighters well and it takes time to learn how to play him well.
8 Dee Jay
An all around decent character, there's not much to complain about with Dee Jay, as he can do everything pretty well. Dee Jay has a projectile that lets him play defensively and has a decent up-close game as well. With all that, Dee Jay can effectively apply pressure. However, superior projectiles overpower Dee Jay's fireball. Ryu and Sagat have far stronger projectiles, giving them an easier time against the Jamaican. And his Rolling Sobat kick can leave Dee Jay wide open.
The good part is that Dee Jay has tricky combos and can be unpredictable. He can juggle his opponents and keep them in the corner. Also, if you have good timing, Dee Jay can use his Machine Gun Upper to block fireballs. All in all, Dee Jay is a solid character, it's just that there are better fighters to use.
7 Ryu
Another good all-around character, Ryu is the most balanced character on the roster. Ryu doesn't have glaring flaws, but he also isn't particularly special. His up-close game is top notch and the best thing about Ryu is that he's easy to pick up. Everybody has played as Ryu at some point and most people know the Hadouken, the Shoryuken, and the Tatsumaki. In Turbo HD Remix, Ryu has the ability to throw fake Hadoukens, adding a level of mind games to Ryu's skill set. Ryu has trouble against the stronger characters on this list, but, even then, he still has a solid chance at winning the fight. In particular, Vega is difficult to fight against as Ryu, but he can still somewhat hold his own. Ryu may be the poster boy of the franchise, but top level players know that there are better characters to use.
6 Chun-LI
Similar to Ryu, Chun-Li is a pretty balanced character, as she doesn't have a whole lot of weaknesses. Her anti-air isn't the greatest in the game, but it's still effective. Her Kikosho is good projectile and her overall best aspect is her speed. Chun-Li's movement speed is fast and her attacks come out quickly. Chun-Li has good pokes too, which are important in determining distance and keeping opponents off, or making the rush. It all depends on the situation you want to create. A common tactic with Chun-Li is rushing opponents and finishing the combo off with a powerful throw. However, Chun-Li can be predictable as she doesn't have a wide variety of combos and her hits don't pack as much of a punch as other fighters. Rely on her speed to lead you to victory.
5 M. Bison
The big bad villain of Street Fighter, M. Bison is a completely offensive character. Bison can easily go from cross up to combo and make his opponent dizzy. From there, he can do the same cross up to combo again to defeat the opponent. His ability to dizzy his opponents comes from his high strength and speed. Quite simply, Bison is tricky, as he has a lot of tools at his disposal and can mess with his opponents. Naturally, because of this, it takes a while to learn how to fight as him effectively. Bison is a high skill fighter and takes a while to learn his nuances. On top of the learning curve, his overall defensive game is weak as well. It's easy to put Bison in the corner and keep him there. Bison is meant to be a rush down character and needs to be played aggressively.
4 Vega
God, I hate Vega so much. When I used to play Street Fighter II on a some what competitive level, I would hate fighting against Vega. Vega has a large range, his punches and kicks go far, and he's one of the fastest characters in the game. Because of those factors, it's extremely hard to get close to the guy. He has no projectiles, so fighters can use that to their advantage, but even though he has no projectiles, it's difficult to get close to Vega because of his agility. His wall dives are difficult to deal with and cause a great deal of confusion. His only real downside is that he's Vega predictable, as he doesn't have a lot in terms of combos. He'll focus on the wall dives a lot, so, if you can predict his moves, Vega can be beaten.
3 Balrog
Balrog is a annoying character, as he can trap his opponents easily in the corner and then go into his super combo, which is one of the best in game. His super combo is pretty simple, as it's a series of straight punches, but its strength and how easy it is to combo into it is staggering. To add to all of the fun, his walking speed is fast and his Dashes allow Balrog to cover ground and attack at the same time. And he hits like the buffalo he takes after (a lot of his moves are named after the buffalo and it's a fitting name). Even though he got nerfs in Turbo HD Remix, Balrog is still one of the best characters in the game. Balrog does have trouble dealing with projectiles though, but it shouldn't be too much trouble due to his incredible power and speed.
2 Dhalsim
Dhalsim is a dominating character. Before we get to his strengths, let's take a quick look at Dhalsim's flaws. He's slow. Really damn slow. He also doesn't really have any combos. Dhalsim's attacks don't really cancel into one another, as a lot of Dhalsim's offense comes from singular solid hits. On top of all that, Dhalsim's signature stretchy limbs can be hit by some moves giving him a really big hit box.
That being said, he has an awesome defensive game. Those same stretchy limbs allow Dhalsim to keep pressure off himself and on the opponent as they struggle to get close to him. He also has great anti-air moves with his Standing Roundhouse Kick and Jumping Punch. His anti-airs, combined with his Yoga Fire, make for a simple, yet devastating combo. Dhalsim has a ton of tools to deal with certain situations. If projectiles become too much for him to handle, then he can teleport close or away. And while slow, his air drills go far and do great damage. He can also slide in and pull off a throw if he needs some breathing room. Dhalsim is a great character with great responses when properly mastered, giving him an extremely cushy spot on this list.
1 Sagat
Earlier I mentioned that I hated Vega, well I also hate Sagat, as he's just so damn powerful. Let's start off again with the negatives here. Sagat is slow. If a fighter avoids a Tiger Shot, then Sagat is wide open and his limbs can be hit after a shot. He also takes a while to play as effectively. Other than that, he's easily the best character in the game.
Sagat's attacks take off a lot of damage and his defensive game is on point. HIs High and Low Tiger Shots make a wall that's difficult to crack through. Sagat also has an insanely powerful uppercut, but it's one that you need to learn the timing of. If you're too late, you'll be punished with a combo. If you're too early, you won't hit hard. With good practice, however, you'll absolutely dominate as Sagat.


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I liked the plot and characters, well, aside from one but when you read the book you'll be the same opinion as me, trust me. Anyway, what I found fascinating is how the author put together two main characters that couldn't be more different, even if they tried it. One is a member of an 1% MC club and the other is a successful attorney. If nothing else, the author would defninitely have me at that and I would read the story just out of my curiosity. But of course the story is about so much more than that.
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Abstract In this 3-dimensional video, we perform a side-to-side and end-to-side double anastomosis using the parietal-branch of the superficial temporal artery (STA) to provide flow augmentation in a symptomatic 59-yr-old male with bilateral internal carotid artery occlusion at the origin, and left M1 segment occlusion. The patient suffered multiple left hemispheric strokes despite maximal medical therapy and was found to have poor hemodynamic reserve in the left hemisphere during evaluation with regional and global blood oxygenation level-dependent functional magnetic resonance imaging with CO2-challenge as well as quantitative magnetic resonance angiography and noninvasive optimal vessel analysis pre- and post-acetazolamide challenge. Postoperatively, the patient did very well and his hemodynamic studies improved significantly. The importance of this technique relies on the fact that we are using a single donor vessel to perform 2 anastomoses, and carries the following advantages: (1) the frontal STA branch remains intact and therefore can still be used at a later time if further revascularization is needed; (2) wound complications related to devascularizing the scalp from harvesting both STA branches are reduced; (3) 2 vascular territories are augmented (frontal and temporal) while using a single donor; (4) we are maximizing donor potential and optimizing cut flow index (CFI; total bypass flow postanastomosis divided by bypass cut flow) by flow augmenting 2 separate vascular beds therefore increasing demand. To explain that fourth point further: if the STA donor is able to carry a maximum 100 mL/min when cut, and after performing the first anastomosis bypass flow is only 37 mL/min, CFI will be 37/100 = 0.37, reflecting low demand, a poor indicator of graft patency, as previously published.1,2 By adding a second anastomosis which demands an additional 60 mL/min from the same STA donor, CFI (60 + 37)/100 improves to 1. Institutional Review Board approval was obtained for the review of patient chart and video files. Informed consent was obtained directly from the patient via telephone regarding use of media for educational and publication purposes. Cerebrovascular bypass, Cut flow index (CFI), Extracranial to intracranial (EC-IC) bypass, Flow augmentation, Moyamoya, Single vessel double anastomosis (SVDA), Superficial temporal artery (STA) View largeDownload slide Watch now at https://academic.oup.com/ons/article-lookup/doi/10.1093/ons/opy091 View largeDownload slide Watch now at https://academic.oup.com/ons/article-lookup/doi/10.1093/ons/opy091 Side-to-Side and End-to-Side Double Anastomosis Using the Parietal-Branch of the Superficial Temporal Artery—A Novel Technique for Extracranial to Intracranial Bypass Surgery: 3-Dimensional Operative Video Side-to-Side and End-to-Side Double Anastomosis Using the Parietal-Branch of the Superficial Temporal Artery—A Novel Technique for Extracranial to Intracranial Bypass Surgery: 3-Dimensional Operative Video Close Disclosures Dr Charbel is a consultant for Transonic Inc. The authors have no personal, financial, or institutional interest in any of the drugs, materials, or devices described in this article. Notes This technique was presented in video format at the 2017 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Spetzler Symposium on Friday, April 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. A double anastomosis patient series was partially presented at The Society of University Neurosurgeons Annual Meeting, July 27–31, 2017/August 1–3, 2017 in Cape Town/Johannesburg, South Africa. REFERENCES 1. Amin-Hanjani S , Du X , Mlinarevich N , Meglio G , Zhao M , Charbel FT . The cut flow index: an intraoperative predictor of the success of extracranial-intracranial bypass for occlusive cerebrovascular disease . Neurosurgery . 2005 ; 56 ( 1 Suppl ): 75 - 85 ; discussion 75-85 . Google Scholar PubMed 2. Hage ZA , Amin-Hanjani S , Charbel FT . Cerebral revascularization: state of the art . Neurosurg Quart . 2013 ; 23 ( 1 ): 13 - 26 . Google Scholar Crossref Search ADS COMMENTS This video illustrates a novel extension of the typical superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery bypass (STAMCA) technique. In order to perfuse 2 cortical vessels, the typical approach is to use a so-called "double barrel" approach employing both the frontal and parietal branches of the superficial temporal artery, which are each anastomosed to a separate vessel. In this technique, the authors perform a variation in which a single branch is attached to 2 vessels using side-to-side en passage followed by end-to-side at the terminal part of the graft. Given that the superficial temporal artery is much longer than is usually needed for a single bypass, this technique offers a clever way to augment flow using a single donor vessel. The next question is, why not perfuse 4 vessels using both branches? I applaud the authors for sharing this useful addition to the bypass armamentarium. Peter Nakaji Phoenix, Arizona In this surgical video, the authors demonstrate a double anastomosis STA-MCA bypass. The side-to-side anastomosis recipient is a temporal MCA branch while the end-to-side anastomosis recipient is a frontal MCA branch. In this way, the authors achieve perfusion of both MCA territories with a single donor vessel. As the authors mention, using a single donor vessel may reduce wound complications associated with scalp devascularization, but also keep the anterior STA branch intact should further revascularization be required in the future. An interesting feature of this bypass technique is the maximization of donor vessel potential. The STA cut flow was 60 cc/min. Following the first anastomosis (side-to-side), the bypass flow was 30 cc/min. However, following the second anastomosis (end-to-side) the proximal bypass flow increased to 90 cc/min and the distal bypass flow was measured as 36.5 cc/min. As the authors mention, this increase in demand by the distal vascular territories augmented flow within the bypass. The authors should be commended on their technique and demonstration of the complex physiology surrounding cerebral ischemia and revascularization procedures. Jacques J. Morcos Miami, Florida This paper and video demonstrate a novel and unique technical report of hemispheric revascularization of 2 unique vascular territories with a single donor, the superficial temporal artery (STA). While this technique has been utilized with larger transplanted donor vessels for flow replacement when treating complex aneurysms, this is a novel and first demonstration of its kind when utilized for flow augmentation. As the authors correctly point out, double barrel bypass, which can be utilized to reavascularize 2 territories, does require the harvesting of a second STA branch. This separate dissection not only adds time to the procedure but additionally may increase the risk of poor wound healing due to more aggressive devascularization. The abstract and accompanying video are done beautifully with the key steps, particularly for the side to side anastomosis, well described and illustrated. The authors demonstrate their "cut flow index" methodology, which is invaluable in assessing these grafts intraoperatively. This technique, however, is more difficult than an end to side STA-MCA bypass alone and may not be readily applicable in all situations, particularly as the donor or recipient vessel caliber decreases in size. A side to side bypass with a submillimeter vessel can be challenging and the neurosurgeon considering utilizing this technique should be sure to have performed this before and/or have spent time in the lab prior to attempting it as a part of a "double anastomosis" strategy. The University of Illinois/Chicago team has been a consistent leader in innovation using technology and technique for greater than a decade and we look forward to more contributions to our knowledge and surgical armamentarium from them in the future. Jason A. Ellis David J. Langer New York, New York The authors provide an excellent and beautifully depicted video illustrating the use of a single donor vessel to perform a cerebral revascularization procedure. The teaching points are clear and the narrator provides the necessary highlights and explanation for the viewer to appreciate the nuances. In particular, the precise method and direction of suture placement when sewing the back wall and transitioning to the front is explained superbly. It is also noteworthy the surgeons' advanced considerations in regards to reducing ischemia and maximizing efficiency as can be seen by placing the first donor suture prior to clamping and opening the recipient vessel. This is an exceptional and highly educational video that will benefit the neurosurgical community greatly. Carlos David Burlington, Massachusetts This video does a good job of demonstrating a novel surgical technique to help patients who might require improvement of global hemispheric perfusion. Combining the objective results of cut-flow index and post-bypass perfusion imaging shows more concrete evidence of the usefulness of this technique. Rohan V. Chitale Nashville, Tennessee This is an excellent video demonstrating a beautiful and elegant technique of double superficial temporal artery-middle cerebral artery (STA-MCA) bypass by the use of a single donor vessel. In fact the authors anastomized the parietal branch of the superficial temporal artery (STA) with: 1) a cortical M4 recipient artery lying on the temporal cortex by means of a side-to-side anastomosis; 2) a cortical M4 recipient artery lying on the frontal cortex via an end-to-side anastomosis. This way 2 vascular MCA territories (frontal and temporal) are revascularized by the use of a single donor vessel. This technique has not been reported in such an elegant and educational way so far. It is useful in case only 1 donor is available (single frontal or single parietal STA branch suitable) or to reduce the possible wound healing problems linked to the use of both frontal and parietal STA branch. Besides the beauty of this technique and its technical advantages, the author showed very well how the flow demand is the main determinant of donor capacity. Giuseppe Esposito Luca Regli Zurich, Switzerland Copyright © 2018 by the Congress of Neurological Surgeons This article is published and distributed under the terms of the Oxford University Press, Standard Journals Publication Model (https://academic.oup.com/journals/pages/open_access/funder_policies/chorus/standard_publication_model)
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Boutique hotels continue to surprise us with their novel designs. All over the world architects are breaking boundaries with hotels perfect for a special occasion and we've found the top ten to inspire your next vacation.
9 Aenaon Villas
Greece is on everyone's bucket list: sapphire waters, powdery sands and Instagram friendly scenery make it a one-of-a-kind holiday. To get inspired, here's a family-run boutique hotel, Aenaon Villas in Santorini.
Aenoan villas are the definition of opulence. They're nestled on the edge of the island's famous caldera and offer guests a sweeping view of the Aegean Sea. The architecture stays true to its Cycladic roots and blends in with the scenery, a beautiful contrast of blue and white.
This boutique hotel has 7 luxurious villas, complete with a tasteful interior, private veranda and infinity pool. Guests can relax and drink in the view, all in the comfort of their holiday home.
8 Pumpkin Island Eco Resort, Australia
It's not everyday you can escape to your own private island. Pumpkin Island is a gem in the Southern Great Barrier Reef's Kappel Group of islands meaning the Reef is a stone's throw from your doorstep. This little island is only six hectares and offers eco-friendly accommodation for 34 guests in 7 self-catering units, powered by the wind and sun.
Spend the day playing with turtles, dolphin and whale watching or lazing around, letting reality sink in. Or, for adventure-seekers, hire a glass bottom kayak or paddleboard to take advantage of the crystal clear waters.
7 Menlyn Boutique Hotel, South Africa
If you want a city vibe mixed with a little R&R, look no further. Menlyn Boutique Hotel is an oasis in the middle of Pretoria with leafy gardens and five-star spa facilities.
Wind down with an apéritif poolside or explore the sculpture studded gardens, courtesy of up-and-coming artists. Menlyn Boutique Hotel offers 25 luxury designed rooms, including a self-catering option for those who like to be independent.
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Want to try South African cuisine? Look no further than Black Bamboo, the hotel's restaurant. Guests are spoiled with an ever-changing menu and an exquisite selection of local wines.
6 Byblos Art Hotel, Italy
For the art aficionados, Byblos Art Hotel is for you. This boutique hotel drips with art and has 60 large luxury rooms, all with different designs. Even though the Venetian style villa houses stay true to their 15th century architecture, Byblos displays its impressive modern art collection throughout the hotel.
As soon as you enter, you're greeted by statues of Kate Moss and as you explore the hotel, you'll discover Anish Kapoor and Damien Hirst pieces on display.
Byblos Art Hotel epitomizes romance. If you follow a path by the pool entrance, you'll come across a quiet area with jacuzzis and sun-loungers. It's perfect for couples to relax and spend time together.
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Continuing with the romance theme, the hotel is a short drive from the charming city of Verona, where the world's most romantic story was set: Romeo & Juliet.
5 Drake Bay Getaway Resort, Costa Rica
Ever had a luxurious stay in a National Park? This boutique hotel invites guests to the most bio-diverse area on earth where monkeys, sloths and exotic birds become your neighbours. It's not everyday you can catch glimpses of scarlet macaws as you're reading in your hammock.
The owners designed Drake Bay Getaway Resort so guests feel immersed in the magical surroundings. The cabins, complete with balconies, sit atop a hill and offer sweeping views of the ocean and jungle. The cabins are made from sustainable teak wood, blending into the scenery, and keep with the natural theme.
To pass the time, go hiking or take a boat to Caño Island, one of the best spots in Costa Rica to go dolphin and whale watching.
4 La Cocotera Resort & Ecolodge
Escape the hustle and bustle and recharge in a palm-thatched ecolodge. This boutique hotel has eight cabins amidst a unique ecosystem of mangroves and sandy beaches.
The owners designed La Cocotera to support its natural surroundings and even run a parrot breeding scheme and help with turtle preservation.
Hatching season runs from July to October and March to May, where guests can watch baby turtles hatch and make their first journey to the sea.
La Cocotera goes the extra mile to keep their guests relaxed and worry-free. Don't worry about what's for dinner, instead head to the terrace dining area and enjoy buffet meals before a beautiful view. If you're a nature lover or want the perfect honeymoon destination, La Cocotera is for you.
3 The Pottinger, Hong Kong
The Pottinger is in one of Hong Kong's oldest historic stone slab streets which hasn't changed since the 1850s. Here, heritage meets modernity and it extends to its architecture.
This boutique hotel takes drinking and dining to the next level. Their speciality is their quirky cocktails like the "Early Bird", served in a bird-shaped glass. Or coffee-lovers can check out The Victoria Arduino Venus' coffee machine—one of 100 worldwide.
Indecisive diners can choose between the hotel's Italian and Asian fine-dining options. Or go across the street to the Michelin Star Yat Lok restaurant and enjoy roasted goose, Hong Kong's famous delicacy.
2 Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, Canada
Why not swap a suite for a luxury tent? Clayoquot Wilderness Resort spoils guests with their luxury accommodation, tucked in at the end of an inlet where the Pacific Ocean meets the Bedwell River.
Once you arrive, you're taken to a champagne reception by horse and cart, a taster of what the boutique hotel has to offer. The owners even do a quick orientation to remind you how remote you are such as advising guests not to store food as it could attract bears.
The resort is located within the UNESCO Clayoquot Sound Biosphere. This is special area as it offers a di diverse range of ecosystems, including a temperate coastal rainforest and rocky coastal shores.
Exhausted after hiking, return to your spacious luxury tent and warm yourself by a woodstove. As soon as you open the canvas doors you're treated with a hillside view of the estuary.
1 Auirelio Hotel and Chalet, Austria
For refined foodies, this next boutique hotel is for you. Aurelio Hotel and Chalet, based in Austria, is famous for their fine dining options. Aurelio sits atop the slopes of Lech and all ten suites offer panoramic views of the mountains from the privacy of your balcony.Relax in their renowned spa which has a swimming pool and gym. After a day on the slopes, guests can wind down in the herbal sauna, freshen up in the multi-sensory shower or cozy up by the fire.
As mentioned, Aurelio is famous for their food options. Enjoy the breakfast buffet of fresh fruit, yoghurt and warm pastries, along with any additional cooked meals. In the evening, Chef de Cuisine Christian Rescher offers a quality menu, based on the local ingredients dependent on the season. You're spoiled with an eight course menu with perfect wine pairings and top-quality service.
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The Santa Slump – Why December Should be the Best Month to Buy a Property
After participating in a few slow open houses in Playa Vista this weekend, it got me thinking, why isn't home buying more popular in December? While there are obvious reasons why it could be inconvenient to buy in December – shorter days, worse weather, shopping and social obligations, or waiting on year-end bonuses, the failure […]Read More >>
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Question about Kenmore 73502 / 73504 / 73509 Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
My Kenmore 73503 model with the french doors freezes food in all three lower compartments in the frig making them useless for vegetables or beverages. The thermostat doesn't seem to make a difference. When it was new I had a sears repairman out who replaced the thermostat but that didn't fix it. It is now at least 4 years old but it was expensive new. Can we repair it?
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Thanks Solution Guy!
My exact model number is 596 73505200, Serial # is 10705880CL if that helps.
When you say gut the fridge to look for the thermister, do you mean just the fridge part not the freezer? I can probably move most of the fridge stuff to my grandmother's fridge but not what is in the freezer. It would of course, be easier the less we had to remove.
Dididsaythat - no, the fridge does not cycle on and off. I looked for adjustable vents. Didn't see any.
I might add that I think the crispers are only worse because they are lower. The lower shelves on the doors also freeze liquids.
The fridge is currently set to the lowest setting, "1" and the freezer is set to 1.5 almost the lowest setting.
Kathleen, you'll have to provide an accurate model number from the inside of your fridge for us to pull up any tech data on it. Open the door and look toward the ceiling of the fridge. But, from what you describe, it sounds like a thermister problem not a thermostat problem. A thermister is a small, temperature sensitive device that communicates with the computer to tell it what temperature its' location is at any given moment. The computer then adjusts air flow dampers, defrost cycles and cooling times accordingly. There can be many thermisters in any given refrigerator model line. These are inexpensive to purchase and easy to replace, but sometimes difficult to locate. They are usually hidden behind a small plastic shell, that looks completely unobtrusive. But they are easy to recognize for they have 2 white wires going into them that are tightly bonded together. To find them, you'll have to gut the fridge (food, shelves and all) and look closely. Focus your attention toward the area of the problem, the lower shelves/crispers. You may need to pull the rear panel out to find it, but when you do replace it. (UNPLUG YOUR FRIDGE FIRST!) Hope this gives you something to go on. If not, provide your full model number so we can assist further.
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Is you refrig. cycling off and on?... sounds like a themostate if its NOT.. you might see if you have vents that have adjustments.. pull out the crispers and check for adjustable vents ... if there close them down some.
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Happy Valentine's Day everyone. Just in time to celebrate the international day of love is the music video for 'Love Letters' by Metronomy. The man behind the music video is none other than French film director Michel Gondry known for his creative visual style and his ability to manipulate mise en scène.
Throughout the video you'll notice Gondry's aesthetic by how the objects are positioned in various scenes within the music video. The juxtaposition of two dimensional and three dimensional elements creates a fantastical, yet immersive environment that best captures Metronomy's fun flowing rhythm and personality. What I find most impressive about the music video is how it draws inspiration from the Beatles's earlier animated music videos while maintaining it's individuality. The video comes alive as a postmodernist painting playing out in the real world.
Enjoy our stills from the music video and be sure to check out the rest of Metronomy's discography.
Directed by Michel Gondry
Production Company: Partizan
Executive Producer: Zeynep Gizem DE LOECKER
Producer: Khalid TAHHAR
Production Coordinator: Shirley MONSARRAT
Director of Photography: Christophe BEAUCARNE
Production Designer: Stéphane ROZENBAUM
Illustration artist: Etienne CHARRY
Head painter: Jérôme CLAVIER
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2014 Mini Cooper Original Accessories
Always leave it to Mini to offer some pretty zany add-ons as part of its new Original Accessorites line. In line with the arrival of the third-generation Cooper, Mini is taking its personalization to a whole new level with new design concepts for the exterior and the interior of the vehicle. Sure, the usual roof graphics, mirror caps, and floor mats are still there, but those now fall under the new Mini Design Lines, called Vivid Green, Speedwell Blue, John Cooper Works Pro and Essential Black.
If emphasizing the distinctive character of the new Mini is the objective of these new Original Accessories, then by goodness, the company succeed in doing that. If its not enough that these accessories reflect the youthful spirit of Mini, the add-ons are precisely matched in design and color.
Whether its Vivid Green (youthful and fresh look), Speedwell Blue (sporty flair and tradition), John Cooper Works Pro (passion for racing), or Essential Black (understated and elegant design), each of the four new Design Lines are about as unique to each other as they can get.
So when you want to dress up your new Mini, pay careful attention to what these new accessories, as they all will surely spice up your Mini with new door sill cover strips, exterior and interior mirror caps, roof and side graphics, side indicator surrounds, key lanyards, protective covers, among other things.
You can check out all of the insane options that the Mini Cooper has to offer in the Mini Configurator. It's also a great way to waste a few hours of time!
Click past the jump to read more about the Mini Cooper Original Accessories.
2014 Mini Cooper Original Accessories
Transmission:6-speed manual
Horsepower @ RPM:136 @ 4500
Torque @ RPM:162 @ 1250
Displacement:1.5 L
0-60 time:7.8 sec.
Top Speed:130 mph
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Mini Cooper Original Accessories in detail
The exterior mirror caps are always a Mini options staple and its no different with the third-generation model.
John Cooper Works-inspired red-and black floormats. Sign me up!
Side graphics always add sporty character to Mini Coopers.
No Mini program is complete without wheel upgrades.
Yes, even the roof of the new Mini Cooper can be fully customized, including this classy Union Jack graphic.
Ok, these seat covers may be a tad too tacky for our taste buds, but some other folks will definitely like it.
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The all-new MINI is more powerful, more refined and more comfortable, and also offers more choice than ever for customers seeking to give their car a unique style.
A fresh and exciting range of model-specific products joins the Original MINI Accessories programme, and is available from the car's launch in spring 2014. It means buyers can fine-tune the design and functionality of their MINI to suit their individual taste.
Striking exterior touches, high-quality detailing for the interior and exclusive light alloy wheels are all available. Each emphasises the distinctive character of the new MINI and the personal style of its driver.
Just as the third generation MINI is new from the ground up, so the range of Original MINI Accessories has been completely redesigned. The much-loved classics are still there – including roof graphics, exterior mirror caps and additional headlamps – but there is also something new and innovative. It's a design concept for the exterior and interior made up of four MINI Design Lines, called Vivid Green, Speedwell Blue, John Cooper Works Pro and Essential Black.
For the first time, Original MINI Accessories are precisely matched in design and colour. It means the new MINI can be fitted with a whole host of optional extras, each available in up to four design lines. The pioneering approach, ensuring a co-ordinated design to the outside and inside of the car, applies to textile and all-weather floor mats, sun protection elements, door sill cover strips, exterior and interior mirror caps, roof and side graphics, side indicator surrounds, key lanyards, protective covers and luggage compartment items.
Vivid Green: gives accessories a youthful, fresh look with striking dashes of rich green against a black background.
Speedwell Blue: adds a touch of sporty flair and a sense of tradition, thanks to a reinterpretation of the red, white and blue of the Union Jack, combined with a warm brown tone.
John Cooper Works Pro: reflects a passion for racing with a vibrant chequered flag in black, red and grey.
Essential Black: an understated and elegant design that's pared back to a chequered pattern which runs diagonally.
Always a popular choice with customers of previous generation MINIs, were the mirror caps, both internal and external. These are now available for the new MINI in the design lines Vivid Green, Speedwell Blue and John Cooper Works Pro. They are also in Union Jack, Black Jack, Chequered Flag Black/Grey, Chequered Flag Black/White and John Cooper Works Pro Carbon. Two additional finishes are new to the programme, Big Bang and Gold Jack.
The selection of roof graphics is more varied than ever before. They are available in nine variants for the standard roof and six for the optional glass roof. Both roof versions can be enhanced with the motifs Union Jack, Black Jack, Gold Jack, Chequered Flag Grey, Chequered Flag White. Additional options for the standard roof are Speedwell Blue, Vivid Green, John Cooper Works Pro and Chequered Flag Black.
Design accents can be added to the side indicator surrounds. In addition to the Union Jack, Black Jack, Chequered Flag Black/Grey and Chequered Flag Black/White, they are now available in the MINI Design Lines Vivid Green, Speedwell Blue, John Cooper Works Pro.
Side graphics are another buyers' favourite. Made from high-quality foil, they run from the side indicators to the rear wheel arches. For the new MINI they are available in Vivid Green, Speedwell Blue and John Cooper Works Pro, as well as a new version of the John Cooper Works design in the colours Chilli Red and Jet Black.
Two Original MINI Accessories are offered exclusively in the design line Essential Black, and their function is to protect the luggage compartment from getting dirty. Both the floor mat and tray are a perfect fit, made from an anti-slip and waterproof material with straps for easy removal. The luggage compartment floor mat has a textile strip surround, while the tray includes partitions made of brushed aluminium.
Other personalisation options include sun protection elements for the rear window and rear side windows, door sill cover strips backlit with LEDs, additional main beam headlamps and a synthetic fabric car cover. Each is available in up to four MINI Design Lines.
The Original MINI Accessories programme also features a selection of newly-developed light alloy wheels. For the first time, it includes 18-inch forged aluminium rims in cross-spoke design. There are also 17-inch light alloy wheels available in multi-spoke design, which are available in Bright Silver metallic or Liquid Black. For an extra touch of class, the hub caps on all MINI light alloy wheels can be finished in Chilli Red, Bright Orange, Apple Green or Bright Yellow.
More innovative is the MINI key cap, making its debut on this car. It features an integrated NFC (Near Field Communication) chip for non-contact data exchange between the MINI key and the customer's smartphone. After synchronisation at the press of a button, smartphone functions such as a Bluetooth connection, volume control or app launch can be activated via the key. This means that the MINI driver's individual settings for features such as MINI Connected Services are detected immediately the driver gets into the car.
All Original MINI Accessories reflect the excellent standards of the BMW Group, in terms of design, quality and safety. Retro-fitting these parts has no impact on the warranty terms as applicable to the vehicle in question. Sales and installation are taken care of by the MINI dealer network, MINI sales subsidiaries and MINI service partners.


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Friday, August 17, 2012
JCY crossed the tipping point
For QE30/6/2012, JCY's net profit dropped 35.5% q-o-q to RM105 million while revenue was unchanged at RM573 million. Profit margin eroded from about 28% in QE31/3/2012 to 18% in QE30/6/2012.
Table: JCY's last 8 quarterly results
Chart 1: JCY's last 15 quarterly results
JCY (at RM1.47) is now trading at a PE of 6.6 times (based on the last 4 quarters' EPS of 22.35 sen). While the PE multiple is relatively low, the stock is a cyclical stock which has benefited from surging demand for HDD due to the supply disruption from the Thailand flood in late 2011. If the supply chain situation normalized (and there are signs of that now), then the super-normal profit will no longer be forthcoming. With that, JCY's earning and share price should drift down.
Technical outlook
JCY is consolidating after a sharp rally. The immediate support is at the 100-day SMA line at RM1.45.
Chart 2: JCY's daily chart as at Aug 16, 2012 (Source: Tradesignum)
Based on the above, I would rate JCY as a SELL INTO STRENGTH.
7 comments:
- Danny said...
Dear Alex, how would you rate Notion? Different from JCY, Notion has recorded a much better result than previous quarters. Thank you.
- Friday, August 17, 2012 9:53:00 PM
- Wong Danny said...
Dear Alex, how would you rate Notion? Different from JCY, Notion has recorded a much better result than previous quarters.
- Saturday, August 18, 2012 1:56:00 PM
- Alex Lu said...
Hi Danny,
I will look at it in greater details later.
While the results for the past 2 quarters has been quite good, I am concerned that it might been a case of a catch-up in sales orders rather than sustainable sales growth. This orders catch-up could be due to delay in order fulfillment due to the earlier Thailand flood. If so, the sales could normalize after a few quarters.
- Tuesday, August 21, 2012 10:12:00 AM
- Blog master said...
Hi alex. I just want to share my opinion. Although what you said is true, but there are still things you haven't consider. Yes today JCY fell bad but for some reasons, I think JCY should be recommend to HOLD. From my experience it either go up or remain the same and will re-decide later whether to sell or not depending on the Q4. Q3 is not bad either, revenue remain the same and from the report it says they used some $$$ for expansion, thats why EPS not so good.
- Wednesday, August 22, 2012 5:57:00 PM
- Mat Cendana said...
You are right about the tipping point. But not many would have thought that JCY could come down this much! Wednesday's fall was bad enough and one would have thought there would be a mild rebound or that it remains stagnant. But to see it losing 17 sen at this moment to 1.17... shocking!
Had thought about buying when it was at 1.35 yesterday. Fortunately I didn't (left the trading screen and went to the Bookfest at KLCC instead). But I'm really surprised by the sharp drop. The quarter report might not be as good as the previous one but no one can say it was "bad"(?).
At its current price, I wonder if this is a good opportunity to buy and wait it out. Or is this the notorious falling knife where "cheap" will become "cheaper"?
- Thursday, August 23, 2012 3:03:00 PM
- Alex Lu said...
Hi Mat Cendana
I was at the Bookfest on Monday. My girls bought a few books.
The drop in JCY is sharper than I expected. What's a good price to try for a rebound? I think the psychological level of RM1.00 could be a good level to try. Good luck!
- Thursday, August 23, 2012 4:43:00 PM
- Alex Lu said...
Hi Blog master
Actually, my rating of "sell into strength" was wrong. It should have been to "reduce". The difference is that even if the price did not rebound when I made the call, one should still sell some of their position in the stock. In actual fact, that was what happened- there was no bound!
- Thursday, August 23, 2012 4:49:00 PM