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We deliver bespoke workshops, projects and CPD's which provide a creative approach to learning for your pupils.
Click on the tabs above to see how your school can get involved.
As an Artsmark Partner and Arts Award Supporter venue there are so many ways your school can get involved including:
– Coming to see a show
– Bespoke workshops and projects
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The Dukes host collaborative school festivals linked to many of our shows.
As part of the festivals, students receive workshops in school to introduce them to the themes and issues of a play. Students are then given the opportunity to perform their piece on The Dukes stage, and receive discounted tickets of the play they have been studying.
For more information on our next schools festival, contact email@example.com.
Hourglass: What's the Time?
This was a project delivered by The Dukes Theatre, in partnership with the Institute of Physics and Lancaster University.
Supporting the STEAM agenda (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths ) within secondary schools.
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As a member of the Commitment to Schools scheme, your school/college will be involved in building a bespoke year long relationship with The Dukes Theatre.
You will gain access to the theatre's artistic programme comprising of performance, cinema and satellite screenings as well as working with the Creative Learning Department to facilitate workshops tailored to your students needs.
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We regularly deliver bespoke INSET & CPD training to teachers and trainee teachers either here at The Dukes (where you can also arrange to have lunch) or we can visit your school.
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– Using Drama To Teach Shakespeare
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The network is designed to help teachers find out about opportunities that exist for both them and their students and collectively as a network plan exciting and innovative arts and education initiatives.
The network supports in the delivery of Arts Awards, Arts Mark and the development of cultural education conferences, festivals and events.
If you'd like to be kept updated with meetings that we're planning, email email@example.com.
If you are planning to bring a school party to a Dukes production or would like to follow up your students' theatre visit, why not book a workshop?
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At The Dukes we offer all levels of Arts Award (Discover, Explore, Bronze, Silver and Gold) to all our youth groups.
To achieve their Arts Award, young people take on challenges in an art form, participate in arts activities, experience arts events, get inspired by artists and share their arts skills with others. Young people create a portfolio to keep a record of their creative journey.
They are supported throughout by an Arts Award adviser, acting as assessor, facilitator and mentor.
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Fascism is the union of government with private business against the People.
"To The States, or any one of them, or to any city of The States: Resist much, Obey little; Once unquestioning obedience, at once fully enslaved; Once fully enslaved, no nation, state, city, ever afterward resumes its liberty." from "Caution" by Walt Whitman
"To The States, or any one of them, or to any city of The States: Resist much, Obey little; Once unquestioning obedience, at once fully enslaved; Once fully enslaved, no nation, state, city, ever afterward resumes its liberty." from "Caution" by Walt Whitman
Friday, June 6, 2014
Missouri State Politicians are destroying all public schools, to be replaced with inferior private charter schools operating solely for profit
"Missouri Politicians Dismantle Public School Districts"2014-06-06 by Jim Hays [http://socialistorganizer.org/missouri-politicians-dismantle-public-school-districts]:
All the employees in the Normandy School District in North St. Louis County, Missouri, will be terminated on June 31. They will lose their tenure, salary, and benefits. Only a few may be hired back in the fall when the state-appointed "Normandy School Collaborative" takes over and abolishes the whole school district along with its elected school board.
The Missouri State School Board in recent years has begun to take over and dismantle local school boards in St. Louis and Kansas City because they have low test scores and are being declared "unaccredited." Welston, St. Louis City (SLPS), Riverview Gardens, Normandy, and Kansas City are the main targets. All are in areas of poverty, and the majority there are people of color.
Last year a state law allowed thousands of students in "unaccredited" districts to be a part of a new "transfer" program. The students are bused to "better" wealthier, mostly white suburban school districts. The schools are sometimes very far from the students' homes. This law has now become a huge mess, with the home districts going into financial ruin. The home districts are charged the full cost of transportation and also pay a higher annual tuition cost to the receiving districts.
The Special Administrative Board appointed by politicians took over the St. Louis Public Schools in 2007 and has just had its powers extended by two years. The SLPS-elected board still exists, but with no power. The SLPS superintendent (who trained in the New Orleans charter school system) has recently come out with a "Transformation Plan" that would put 18 individual schools under probation. If they fail again this coming year, they will be turned over to "private" management, and all their teachers will have their employment contacts torn up.
There has been a widespread outcry against these events by parents, teachers, clergy and community groups — including a walkout at one Normandy middle school and protests at the closing of Cole Elementary neighborhood school.
However, community leaders and the two Missouri teachers' unions that are directly affected (NEA and AFT) have not organized large united-front meetings or actions to defend public education.
Schools, especially in impoverished communities, need more funding than what can be raised from local real-estate taxes. Mass community meetings and united protests in St. Louis and Kansas City are needed urgently to demand full state funding to cover all the costs of public education. Missouri is one of lowest-ranking states in the country in terms of funding public education and Medicaid.
It is also essential to restore all elected school boards to power. The State Board of Education in Jefferson City — as well as the Commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education — should be directly elected by Missouri voters.
In addition, all voucher plans and new charter schools must be opposed. These plans are supported by Democratic Party politicians like St. Louis Mayor Slay, by "progressive" Black Caucus senators like Maria Chapel Nidal, and by Republicans and right-wing political action funds.
In response to these increased attacks on teachers and public education, there is growing local and national resistance to the collaborationist policies of the leadership of the American Federation of Teachers. The union officials only meekly oppose the attacks on public education; in fact, they go along with such management schemes as the St. Louis Plan and the Newark (NJ) teacher evaluation policy.
In St. Louis city, a group of younger but experienced teachers ran a full slate of officers headed by Sheria Hughley against the Local 420 President in the May union election. Though they did not win on their first bid to challenge the incumbent slate, they obtained about one third of the votes.
Below are some upcoming events in the St. Louis area and nationally that should be of interest to union and community activists who defend public education:
* June 21 — Peter Downs, former president of the elected St. Louis Board of Education and author of a book about the defense of public education in St. Louis, will speak on "The Billionaires' War on Public Education" — 12 p.m. at 1924 South 12th Street near Soulard in St. Louis.
* July 13 — The AFT Peace and Justice Caucus will have a panel discussion about attacks on K-12 public education throughout the United States at the AFT national convention in Los Angles.
* August 1-2 — A meeting of rank-and-file activists in the teachers' unions will gather in Chicago to form closer collaboration among teacher union activists.
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(Queen's Bench Division (Admin); Belinda Bucknall QC sitting as a deputy judge of the High Court; 21 May 2009)
The pregnant homeless woman applied to the housing authority, and was housed in a hostel. The woman sought judicial review of the authority's decision, arguing that it was not reasonable to expect her to share a bathroom with men who not members of her household. After she made the application the authority provided the pregnant woman with the accommodation she sought. However, the pregnant woman wished to proceed with the application in order to obtain the court's guidance as to appropriate housing for pregnant women. The authority argued that the point was now academic, and ought not to be entertained.
Before the court could consider an academic point two conditions had to be satisfied: (i) there had to be a large number of cases in existence or anticipated on the same point; and (ii) the claim must involve resolution of a discrete issue that did not require detailed consideration of facts. Neither condition was satisfied in this case; the academic point in question would not be entertained.


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Take everyday ingredients, then let your microwave work its magic to create these classic teatime treats.
Featured in French recipes, Microwave recipes
- 2 x 275g pkts frozen sweet tart cases
- 60g butter
- 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar
- 35g (1/4 cup) cornflour
- 1 tablespoon custard powder
- 250ml (1 cup) water
- 60ml (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice
- 80ml (1/3 cup) milk
- 1 egg
Step 1Bake the tart cases following packet directions or until light golden.
Step 2Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl on High/800watts/100% for 40 seconds. Whisk in the sugar, cornflour and custard powder to make a paste. Cook on High/800watts/100% for 40 seconds.
Step 3Whisk in water. Cook on High/800watts/ 100% for 40 seconds. Whisk in lemon juice. Cook on High/800watts/100% for 1 minute. Whisk. Repeat until the mixture thickens slightly. Whisk in the milk, then the egg. Cook on High/800watts/100% for 40 seconds.
Step 4Pour the mixture among the tart cases. Set aside for 30 minutes to set.


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In my last post of 2017, I posted my 2018 Goals Checklist (Here) and two of the goals on their was to Plan out our meals and to try at least one new meal a week.
Now I am going to be honest… I do not think we will try one new meal a week, every week. BUT I am sure going to try. The goal behind this, is because Andrew and I are picking eaters and also, being pregnant and a mom to a toddler. I find it hard to always find the time and energy to constantly think of new meals to cook. So, usually we have the same meals every week. Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas, Spaghetti, Cheesy Pasta, Iowa Chilly Soup (Recipe Here), Frozen Pizza, Tacos & Spanish Rice or take-out. By doing this I hoping to expand not only our palettes, but also what foods start making it into our weekly rotation. Also, to hold me a little bit more accountable, I thought I would share my review of the meals that we try. That way if you are interested in trying them out yourself you can!
Our First meal I tried was Crockpot Chicken and Biscuits from this cookbook CROCK-POT® Recipe Collection that one of my best friends got me for Christmas, since she knew I was looking for more recipes Crockpot recipes specifically. I picked this because it was SUPER simple. Reminded me of Chicken Pot Pie, which I love and I knew wouldn't be TOO crazy for Andrew.
As you can see, it's a 4 ingredient recipe and I was super stoked about it, but as I added the items into the crockpot, I was quickly losing hope in how good it was going to taste.
First off, if you have a normal sized crockpot the portions in this recipe are miniscule! Barely scraping the bottom. Just to keep in mind and it was very clear to me that with the ingredients provided.. It was going to be a very bland meal.
Andrew came home, I served it to him and was pretty much correct with my originally assumption. The meal held ZERO flavor. The best part would have been the biscuits. Andrew, however did like the meal and ate his plateful. I however finished one and picked at the other. It just didn't sit right with me.
With that being said, I love trying new meals that weren't a complete fail because I love thinking of ways on how I can improve them and make them my own recipe and with this one I have already thought of a couple simple fixes and cannot wait to re-try with my spin on it. If it goes well, I'l definitely share it on here!


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Paris Photo appoints new directors for Paris and LA fairs
Florence Bourgeois, former Managing Director of PAD London and Paris, has been appointed as the new director of Paris Photo, and its US counterpart, Paris Photo Los Angeles. She will be joined by Christoph Wiesner (curator, art historian and former senior director at Yvon Lambert, Paris), who will take over as artistic director for both fairs.
'For Paris Photo and Paris Photo Los Angeles this new dual direction, both international and talented, is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen the two fairs and explore new territory together, writing a new chapter for Paris Photo (Paris – Los Angeles),' notes Jean-Daniel Compain, senior vice president of the luxury, culture, and leisure division at Reed Exhibitions. 'They will be able to draw on the dynamics of former director Julien Frydman, who recently left the fair on January 31 after four years and who will co-curate the UNEDITED! exhibition in Los Angeles this year.'
The third edition of Paris Photo Los Angeles will be held in Paramount Pictures Studios from May 1-3, 2015.


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When you start the game you will see a 'slot machine'. Tap the 'Spin' button on the right of the machine. As the pictures spin, a simile will appear at the bottom of the machine. Decide which picture finishes the simile and tap it (if you are lucky you will get two or three of the correct picture). Then click 'Spin' again. There are three levels in this game but you will need to get all the similes correct in each level before you can move to the next one.
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Saturday, May 18, 2019
Sandwich Opera House presents Heartless live! From the release of their first album in 1976 to their 2013 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Heart has been one of the most successful bands in rock history. With over 30 million records sold and top 10 albums in each of four decades, the Wilson sisters continue to write and perform their own brand of acoustic and rock music. Heartless brings the music of Heart to life, offering an evening of the Wilson sisters' classic sound – the driving beat, the burning guitar riffs, and the soaring, signature vocals. The band delivers a true concert experience, capturing the fire and fury of all your Heart favorites. Heartless has performed on theater and festival stages throughout the Midwest and has gained recognition for their true-to-the-original renditions.
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Exploring science: The young leading the young
School helps build relationship between students and the biggest employers in the locality
Mount Sion in Waterford runs a paired science project where transition year students work with primary school pupils. Photograph: Colin Shanahan
School: Mount Sion CBS, Waterford
It isn't always easy to get young people interested in science. But a new and innovative project at Mount Sion, an all-boys school in Waterford city, has opened up the subject – and careers in the area – to its students.
Colette Kearney is a science teacher and learning support coordinator at Mount Sion. "Some years back, we started paired reading, a project whereby transition year pupils taught literacy skills to fifth-class primary school children across a six-week block," she says. "It was a different style of teaching and it put more responsibility on the senior pupils. By the end of the project, we were very impressed with improvements in literacy skills in both junior and senior pupils. We also noticed that the TY students had a much greater empathy for their teachers and the complexity of teaching."
At the time, a locally-based pharmaceutical firm, Sanofi, was working with Mount Sion to help the school redesign its schoolyard and PE facilities. "After the success of the literacy programme, we wanted to run a paired science programme and we had a good relationship with Sanofi, so it made sense to work with them. We designed a six-week programme around diabetes and, the following year, on multiple sclerosis."
'Career in science'
These seem like very specific topics for secondary school students to teach to younger pupils. Why did they choose them? "Because Sanofi makes or packages products for these two diseases and it builds a relationship between our students and one of the biggest employers in the area, making them see that they could have a career in science and a good employment opportunity when they finish college. But the programme also teaches body systems, the immune system, health and safety in labs, and acids and bases. There's also lab work and a site visit to Sanofi or the Waterford Institute of Technology, who have come on board to offer support. And the students meet Liam, a man with MS and get to see how science really can change lives for the better. We're reaching primary-school children at a young age and giving them access to science labs which they would not otherwise have. We really felt that this is a model that could be rolled out nationwide."
Seven other schools are now running the programme. In a city and county with a higher-than-average unemployment rate, Sanofi is a vital employer and initiatives like this can make a big difference.
Factfile: Mount Sion CBS, Waterford
Mount Sion, an all-boys Christian Brothers school in the heart of Waterford city, is a voluntary secondary school with 290 students. It is a designated DEIS school with a Catholic ethos.
Subjects offered: Agricultural science, business, biology, chemistry, construction studies, design and communication graphics, engineering, French, geography and the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme. However, history is not offered at Leaving Cert level. The school prides itself on offering an array of supports to all pupils irrespective of their need, and has 22 nationalities in the school.
Interesting fact: Back in 1802, Mount Sion was the first Edmund Rice school established. Edmund Rice's remains are in the school's chapel and it is considered the spiritual home of Christian Brothers' education, maintaining strong links with other schools worldwide.
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This video features voice commands / voice recognition in ArmA III Alpha via GlovePIE and 'voice_com' addon.
1) Basic player, AI or squad commands
- Commands like change view, kneel, stand up, go prone, open watch, open map, assign team, mount vehicle, disembark, engage target, open fire, hold fire, watch direction, etc.
- Of course, those basic commands can also be done in other voice recognition softwares like PiLfluS, Shoot, VAC or Windows Speech Recognition Macros.
Video demonstrating squad commands via VAC (ArmA2)
Video demonstrating squad commands via VAC (ArmA3)
Video demonstrating squad commands via GlovePIE (ArmA2)
Video demonstrating squad commands via GlovePIE (ArmA3)
2) Not-so-basic stuff
- Commands for player invincibility + infinite rifle-pistol ammo (God mode), adding (spawning) of any weapon, ammo, vehicle, item in ArmA 3 (or ArmA 2), time and weather manipulation, calling artillery strikes, remote detonation, moving to specific map location (teleportation), etc.
- Now, this is something unique since there is no in-game menu or dialog interaction involved, no keyboard shortcuts pressed. Just use your voice. To each his own. This setup is not dependent on injectors, cheat menu or hack menu found elsewhere on the internet.
Need a caliber 45 1911 pistol? Just say "add nineteen eleven"
Need an Arma 3 anti-aircraft launcher? Just say "AA launcher"
Want an M1 Abrams tank? Then just say "add Abrams"
Want to spawn an AA-12 shotgun? Just say "add Matilda"
Add 12 hours to current time ... just say "add twelve hours"
Call artillery strike at designated map location... just say "artillery"
... and so on and so forth.
Very easy to use. I haven't seen a video on YouTube using similar approach. I could be wrong though.
Files featured in this video especially the 'Voice Commands' / @voice_com addon are for personal use only. Voice commands and ArmA 3 rocks!
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@ANZINS / NoBlur [ALPHA] addon by Defunkt
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The city of Chicago's Traffic and Safety Committee is considering an important driver distraction issue that could have a detrimental impact on the local business community.
Aldermen should hang up on zealous cell phone bill
At the center of this debate is the singling out of wireless phone users in the sea of driver distractions on Chicago streets. This is clearly an example of ill-considered legislation.
Drivers commonly undertake many activities that engage them while driving: attending to children; reading maps; changing radio stations, cassettes or CDs; lighting up tobacco products and smoking; gathering toll change; eating and drinking.
The prudent response is not to ban these activities, but rather to enforce existing driving laws and encourage heightened driver safety education programs that reinforce personal responsibility.
Alderman Burton Natarus' ordinance unfairly singles out one activity wireless phone use for legal action. Furthermore, it punishes the great majority of drivers who responsibly use their wireless phones.
There is strong evidence to suggest that wireless phone usage actually enhances driver safety. A wireless phone is used more than 120,000 times a day in America to dial 911 or other emergency numbers to save lives and report dangerous situations.
While the number of wireless users has skyrocketed in the last decade, the auto accident rate has not.
For example, from 1988 to 1995, the number of wireless phone users in the U.S. grew 1,685% to nearly 34 million subscribers. During the same period, injuries resulting from auto accidents on the nation's roads decreased 16.6% and fatalities fell 26%, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics.
There is a New England Journal of Medicine study that is often cited, which specifically notes that "the rapid growth of this (wireless) technology in recent years has not been accompanied by a dramatic increase in motor vehicle collisions."
Public safety organizations, such as the California Highway Patrol, have recommended that education, not sanctions, be the key to increasing the responsible use of wireless phones.
Carriers are emphasizing that safety is their customers' most important call through bill inserts, store literature and public service announcements all created with the assistance of law enforcement plus ongoing industrywide initiatives such as Wireless Safety Week.
Customers are also encouraged to become familiar with phone features such as speed-dialing and hands-free dialing, to suspend calls in heavy traffic or hazardous weather, not to take notes or look up numbers while driving and not to place calls while moving or pulling into traffic.
The hope is that decisionmakers on this important issue take a long, hard look at the myriad driver distractions that influence today's driving experience and not just single out wireless phone users.
Alderman Edward Burke's proposed ordinance to impose penalties for any type of distracted driving is a better and more comprehensive approach to that of Alderman Natarus, which focuses only on wireless phone use.
If an approach like Alderman Burke's is not seriously considered, the city of Chicago will continue to be a second city in its quest to become a thriving business center in today's high-tech economy.
Susan Cheney is an area vice-president for Sprint PCS.
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Quotient Technology, Inc. is seeking talented people to help build upon our growing support team for Advertising Operations. If you're the kind of person who obsesses over details, thrives in a collaborative environment, and jumps at the opportunity to take on new challenges, then this is the place for you. We have high expectations of every member of our team, and we believe this standard helps us to deliver a high-level of service and support to our Media partners.
The Production Media Specialist will work closely with the Operations team to oversee the day-to-day advertising campaign implementations and post-launch processes. This includes pre-launch setup, successfully executing media campaigns and providing world class customer service.
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The Production Media Specialist will report to the Production Manager in the Bangalore office. This role is responsible for implementation of advertising campaigns including:
- Trafficking of display, video and mobile ad campaigns through our 3rdparty ad server
- Trafficking of CPC based units through our internal ad server
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- Pre-launch campaign QA
- Post campaign launch QA and analysis
- Generate and analyze campaign reports from the ad server and various business systems
- Partner with Client Services teams to provide best practices and drive consistency
- Proactively identify process improvements for business systems and interdepartmental collaborations.
- Creation and/or optimization of Ads, Coupons, Digital Circulars, and Sales/Marketing promotional materials
- Respond to new or re-opened requests and escalations in a timely fashion.
- Act as point of contact for the assigned programs – manage all communications and deliverables.
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o Create coupons and other production related content
o Transfer offline data components for online promotional campaigns.
Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to help the team achieve quality goals -
o Quality checking or UAT for web based campaign content
o Identify opportunities, create & implement productivity and quality process improvement plans
o Building process documents for training needs.
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- Ad server experience with DoubleClick DFP, ADTECH iQ, RightMedia, Atlas, 24/7 Real Media, or similar ad serving solutions
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- Must be willing to maintain ownership and clearly communicate challenges as well as any process improvements
- Experience in working with stakeholders based out of US time zones is a PLUS
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in business


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Stupid Trail Blazers and Their Money
Really, Portland?
Now you're trying to nab Wesley Matthews?
For those of you who don't know or don't remember, the Jazz and the Blazers had a bit of a run-in last summer about Paul Milsap.
** Skip ahead if you'd prefer not to re-live this story **
Carlos Boozer spent a good chunk of the 2008-2009 season injured, but Milsap stepped up and went on a beautiful run as the starter, averaging 15.5 PPG, 9.5 RPG while shooting 56% from the field. He also set the longest double-double streak in the NBA that season.
Jazz fans were pumped. We all figured that Boozer was going to leave once his contract was complete this summer – And 'ta-da!' We were right – but suddenly we weren't worried, because we got ourselves a replacement to root for.
Then the Blazers showed up and complicated things. They gave Millsap a 4-year, $32 Million dollar offer sheet, forcing the Jazz into a very difficult financial spot by front-loading the deal with a $5.6 million dollar signing bonus and $4.7 million out of his $6.3 first year salary on the day that the contract becomes effective.
This meant that in order to keep Milsap, the Jazz had match a deal that forced them to pay $10.3 million dollars up front, which in turn forced the small market Jazz into pulling up minimum salary guys should anyone get injured or moved.
** Okay, all good now **
The Jazz really wanted Millsap, so they took out a bank loan – I'm not kidding – to match the Blazers offer and roll the dice. They leaned on Jerry Sloan and Deron Williams to bring up a new set of guys that no body had heard of and turn them into players. One of those guys is an undrafted shooting guard named Wesley Matthews.
He worked hard, and found his way into meaningful minutes near the end of the season and wound up starting in the playoffs, even guarding Smoke Monster in the second round (and held his own for the most part).
Jazz fans were pumped. They Jazz have got themselves a new SG, and thank goodness, since they shipped Ronnie Brewer to the Grizzles mid-season to relive some of that salary crunch.
Then came the rumors that the Blazers like Matthews.
Nothing to worry about, we Jazz fans assume. The Blazers already have a starting SG in Brandon Roy. We know he was hurt near the end of last year, but the Blazers aren't so hard up to get a back up that they would make a big enough offer to pull Matthews away from the team that gave him a shot, right?
Then the offer sheet is made public.
It's a five-year, $33.4 million dollar deal with a $3.4 million dollar signing bonus. The Blazers would pay Matthews as much as $5.85 million dollars in salary the first year. Combined, the Jazz would now have to match $9.2 million dollars for next season, and they'd need to pay it by a week from Tuesday.
This from TribJazz's Twitter page:
Talked to Matthews' agent, Lance Young. The contract is the most frontloaded it could be under CBA rules. It's Millsap, the sequel.
The Jazz are set to pay Kirilenko $17.8 million this year in the final year of his contract. The only way the Jazz could afford to keep Matthews and stay under the cap is if they moved Kirilenko, Williams or Okur.
This is the part where I imagine Paul Allen calling Greg Miller and telling him to go home and get his shine box.
Unbelievable. And all this happened in the same week the Jazz lost Korver and Boozer to Chicago AND Deron Williams was joking about signing with Miami.
I think the odds are against the Jazz matching this deal. It's a lot of money for a first year guy, which is not how the Jazz roll, generally. Plus, the Jazz could always bring Ronnie Brewer back. I'm sure that won't be awkward:
"Hey Ronnie, you remember that day at the airport before the trade deadline? You remember how we asked you step off the charter before you could say goodbye to anyone and get on a plane to Memphis? Yeah… we're cool, right? Basketball is a business, right?"
I just… you know what Portland? You're on my list. In 2007 it was picking Greg Oden over Kevin Durrant. Then Milsap, then you can't keep a center or a forward on the floor last season, then you fire your GM on draft night but let him continue to run the draft. Now this?
That's it. I'm gonna… well, I mean. I could…
Blast. I just realized I am entirely unable to do anything about this. Unless…
Ah HA!
You will now face the earth-shattering awesomeness of my funny, funny jokes. Maybe I'll start calling you the 'Fail' Blazers from now on. Ye-ah! Take that!
And, and.. when the the new NBA Jam comes out, I'm going to rock. your. world.
I hope you all like the phrase 'Boom Sha ka la ka,' because you're going to be hearing it from an apartment in Brooklyn many, many times.


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Hello Egos,
Hoje trazemos Craig Tracy, um artista que faz body painting. Super talentoso como se pode ver pelas imagens. Esperemos que fiquem inspirados!
Hello Egos,
Today we bring Craig Tracy, an artist who does body painting. Super talented as you can see for the images. Hopefully you being inspired!
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It can be scary being out in the wild with a case that can't be removed from iPhone. Luckily ElementCase includes a screwdriver disguised as a keychain. There's a large opening on the bottom of the case for access to the headphone and charging port. It will fit most, but not all, headphone cables. The same applies for lighting cables. Docks are probably out of the question, unless it's the ElementCase VaporDock.
When you have the ElementCase Satin in-hand, it's clear that it's not your run-of-the-mill iPhone case. I even had a couple people asked me "what kind of phone is this?". The aluminum and screws give off a modern, but industrial chic, appearance. The usability on ElementCases has been consistently improving–there's machined volume buttons and lock buttons, the vibrate toggle is easy to access, there's a large cutout for the ports, and the screwdriver can travel wherever your keys do. It's also less expensive than other ElementCases. It only loses points for requiring all four hex screws to come out to remove iPhone; most other ElementCases require only one or two screws to free iPhone. The ElementCase Solace for iPhone 5/5S is currently available for $79.95 in four colors: Satin Black, Pearl Gray Metallic, Deep Blue Metallic, and Italian Red. It's a more-expensive-than-average case, but its also a better-than-average iPhone case.
The Good: Beautiful, Different Color Options, Transforms iPhone into new device, Lightweight, Sleek, Grippy, Protective, Integrated buttons, More affordable than other ElementCases
The Bad: Pricey, You have to unscrew and screw 4 hex screws to remove or apply iPhone, Red model's edges darken from wear, Can lock dust between iPhone and case


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Vardenik Residents Meet with Son of MP Who Reneged on Promise to Vote for Pashinyan
Vardenik residents never met with MP Hakob Hakobyan, as they demanded yesterday after the legislator reneged on his promise to vote in favor of Nikol Pashinyan on May 8.
It was Hakobyan's son Paruyr who showed up in the Gehgharkunik village instead.
Hakobyan was not one of the thirteen Republican Party of Armenia MPs who voted for Pashinyan yesterday.
On May 2, residents turned off the water turning the turbines of a hydro-electric plant owned by Republican Party of Armenia MP Hakob Hakobyan. They demanded that he vote in favor of Pashinyan, the "people's candidate". Hakobyan promised that he would.
Paruyr Hakobyan didn't want to talk politics with residents, sticking to matters related to the hydro-plant.
Armen Hovhannisyan, the Vardenik municipal staff secretary, told Hetq that Paruyr Hakobyan promised to allocate a portion of the plant's profits to the community and to maintain sufficient water flows through the river to sustain the eco-system.


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Home Mortgage Bank (HMB) has realigned its business in keeping with its original mandate and has instituted as its mission, "to facilitate the growth and development of the housing finance market by the maintenance of a secondary mortgage market funded by capital market activities."
Its vision is "to be the leading secondary mortgage institution in the local environment with the objective of creating liquidity in that market while providing financial returns comparable to those obtained by the shareholder on its other investments."
Home Mortgage Bank continues to play a pivotal role as outlined in its mandate to:
• develop and maintain a secondary mortgage market in Trinidad and Tobago
• contribute to the mobilisation of long-term savings for investment in housing
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Since its inception, Home Mortgage Bank has made a significant contribution in its role as a secondary mortgage institution having acquired $4.3 Billion in mortgages thus making available that sum to home owners in Trinidad and Tobago at affordable rates. To date, the Bank has mobilised $5.7 billion in long-term savings for investment in housing and in so doing, provided leadership in the housing and home finance industry.
In the execution of its mandate, Home Mortgage Bank pursued growth through its secondary mortgage market operations, the origination of primary residential mortgages and maintained its presence as an issuer of debt securities and mortgage-backed securities in the capital market. In charting its strategic direction for the period 2017 to 2020, the Home Mortgage Bank re-examined its mandate in respect of the development of a system of housing finance and in particular, its role in support of the Government's housing policy.
The Government's housing policy is founded on the need for shelter for lower and middle-income families. While some progress has been made in this regard, it is not without some strain on its technical and financial resources. In the National Budget 2010 – 2011, the Honourable Minister of Finance and the Economy articulated the intent to consolidate the Government's mortgage interests through the restructure of Home Mortgage Bank and the Trinidad and Tobago Mortgage Finance Company Limited (TTMF). The consolidation would serve to provide sustainable funding to the housing sector through these institutions by way of affordable mortgage financing and to fund the construction of homes by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development through its various housing agencies.
Since the Minister's announcement, The National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIBTT) has acquired 100% shareholding in the Home Mortgage Bank and continues to own 51% of TTMF. The NIBTT has undertaken to rationalise its holdings in the two companies, in order to ensure that the maximisation of returns is in the best interest of the National Insurance programme.
Home Mortgage Bank will be refocusing its operations on the expansion of the secondary mortgage market, while providing the necessary funding to TTMF to expand its primary portfolios. To this end HMB, would be exiting from the primary residential mortgage space, which is well served by TTMF and will provide financing facilities for land development and commercial projects, including multi-family units. This change will be effective April 16th, 2018 at which time HMB will discontinue underwriting any new primary mortgages but will continue to service all existing primary mortgage clients. HMB will introduce developer financing in support of the Government's Public Private Partnership for the expansion of the housing stock. In its role as a developer of the capital market it will maintain its presence in the debt and investment securities markets through the development of additional mortgage-backed securities for sale to investors.
As a precursor to the restructure, through their joint Chairman, Mr. Ansel Howell, HMB and TTMF will be collaborating to optimise the inherent synergies from a close corporate alliance whilst maintaining the independence and integrity of both companies. Discussions continue with the NIBTT, the Ministry of Finance and other key stakeholders on fulfilling the primary mandate of integrating the activities of these two entities to maximise returns.


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Fixing Marks & Spencer
The story of the plain, black ballet pump is forever etched on Marc Bolland's memory.
In 2012 the chief executive of one of Britain's oldest High Street retailers admitted that Marks & Spencer could have sold more of the fashion item of the moment, if only if it had more supply.
In retail, that's like admitting that you could have sold more tights or bananas or tables if only the staff had remembered to open the shops at the right time every morning.
Never, ever leave your customers looking at empty shelves when their purses and wallets are open.
The black ballet pump miss seemed to sum up everything that was wrong at M&S. Even when the store picked a fashion hit - and for many in the fashion world that simply wasn't regularly enough - it still managed to mess it up.
Total sales of UK clothing that year were down 0.3% (it also had problems with popular knitted jumpers). I remember talking to one board member at the time who expressed astonishment that he couldn't find a suit in his size at his local M&S.
For the last decade M&S has struggled with a host of legacy issues, of which an over-complicated supply line was just one.
Dowdy stores characterised by endless racks of "black slacks" had turned customers off, the quality of the clothing was described as "variable", it had too many sub-brands which confused shoppers, price-cutting promotions - which hit profit margins - were used like a drug to shore up faltering sales, a clunky online site (based on an old off-the-shelf Amazon model not built for the modern world of retail online) was an irritant, the success of food was not replicated across clothing or homeware.
Marks & Spencer was not clear on whether it was fighting new arrivals Primark and New Look - appealing to a younger, highly price sensitive audience - or John Lewis. It appeared to have forgotten that its average shopper was over 50, not 18.
On Wednesday, M&S will reveal its half-year results. Profits are likely to be down and sales flat or falling. But step back, those close to Mr Bolland insist, and there is evidence that the tanker is turning around.
For the first time allies of Mr Bolland say that the former chief executive of Morrisons now believes he has a shop close to his vision of what M&S should be.
Some of that vision was unveiled at a glittering launch of its new upmarket store in the Westfield shopping centre in west London on Monday night. There Mr Bolland rubbed shoulders with analysts and journalists, threw his arms wide and said - this is what we want to offer customers.
With a share price that has fallen 15% this year, M&S has tested investors' patience, a fact Mr Bolland alluded to at M&S's new "deli bar" at the heart of the shop.
"You have been patient with me because I always say step by step, and it will always be step by step," Mr Bolland said. He told me as we looked around the store that turning around a brand takes at least five years.
The new store has a nail bar, a baby department, men's tailoring and fewer clothing sub-brands. By the way, 70% of all menswear purchased in an M&S store is bought by women - they are the key shopper.
The brute amount of clothes on sale has been reduced by 10% to allow for more space, tackling the long term "black-slack" problem neatly summed up Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne, director of marketing for M&S, who said that customers complained that "too much was being thrown at them".
The shop branding has also been revamped so that it matches the feel of food, online and television advertising. Remarkably, Mr Bolland admitted that this was the first time M&S could be seen as a "one channel" retailer in its 130-year history.
And, for investors - who might stomach falling like-for-like sales as long as profit margins are protected - there was one vital thing not on show. In the whole store there was not a whiff of promotion anywhere, no sale items, no screaming money-off offers and no two-for-one offers.
Customers, investors and analysts will be clearer now on where M&S is going - John Lewis at mid-market prices.
The problem is, the new M&S will only be wholly available in 70 of M&S's flagship stores. The rest of the 350 store estate will show "elements" of the new look but they are simply not large enough to handle the full makeover.
And this goes to the heart of M&S's relationship with its customers, who have complained that the most popular items - like last year's pink overcoat - are too limited "limited editions".
Jamie Merriman, retail analyst at Bernstein Research, often holds focus groups of M&S shoppers. They tell her that the standard of shops is too variable and that many are still cluttered and unappealing places to be.
"There is room for improvement," Ms Merriman says diplomatically. And improvement means expenditure, which can mean a weaker bottom line.
Store wars
Key M&S figures
0.6% fall
in clothing sales 3 months to June 2014
1.7% rise
in food sales 3 months to June 2014
8.1% fall in trading on marksandspencer.com following re-launch
4.7% rise in international sales
150 Simply Food stores opening over next 3 years
What is that bottom line likely to look like? Three figures are vital tomorrow.
The first is clothing. In June M&S announced clothing like-for-like sales down by 0.6%, although there was a marked improvement in women's wear.
A warm autumn is likely to maintain that downward pressure, straining Mr Bolland's pledge that gross margins will improve.
Those close to him say that the results have to be considered in the light of a very tough market. Next and H&M have already reported slower sales growth.
Second comes food, a success story for M&S. Has the retailer maintained the momentum of the summer when it announced that sales were up 1.7%?
Third is online. M&S re-launched its website earlier this year, a move which saw a significant drop in activity as customers had to migrate and "re-join" the new website. To some criticism, M&S refused to spend money on marketing, saying it wanted time for the new site to bed in.
In June the retailer announced sales on marksandspencer.com were down a stomach lurching 8%. Investors will be looking for marked signs of improvement.
Mr Bolland took over M&S in 2009 and those around him say that turning around the retailer has been tougher than he thought. There have been mis-steps on range availability, chasing the wrong low-end markets and reaching for the drug of price-cutting promotions too readily.
Some analysts believe if M&S's sales figures do not turn markedly positive in the next 12 months, pressure will grow on the board to find a replacement at the top. Analysts have been saying that for a while, but Mr Bolland has so far done enough to keep the wolves from the door.
Mr Bolland insists that all the pieces are in place (although investors might argue it has taken him an awful long time to get there). It is now all about execution, he says, and ensuring that M&S can take advantage of an improving UK economy.
That, and making sure there are enough ballet pumps on the shelves. And pink coats on the racks.


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Guest Post: Soul Care for Youth Workers: Being a Leader During a Season of Grieving
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Top Ten Posts for August 2011
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Devotion: Kick-Off with your Eye on the Goal
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New owners in 2019 were very nice and helpful. There is a camp store that has literally everything you can think of needing for camping, and more plus regular food. It's nice the swimming hole and fishing pond are separated. The bathrooms were always clean and the newer ones are very nice. Highly recommend.
As a Ranger the Dyrt sends me products to test. This trip my husband and I tested hats from Banner and Oak. https://bannerandoak.com/collections/hats-ladies/products/pathfinder-blue I found the pathfinder soft comfortable and it stayed secure on my head on a blustery rainy day. Even with a buff on underneath for keeping my ears warm. I did find the brim to be a little large for my face and I had to turn my head up at odd angles to take a selfie or as you can see in the video below. My Husband Steve found the Sierra did not fit his head well He felt it looked too tall from the front, and the band was itchy.
Pretty park with several well marked trails. We stayed in the Maple loop which had several semi-private sites screened from neighbors by trees. I think site #1 was one of the roomiest and prettiest. The bathrooms were clean. There were several playgrounds, bench swings, play fields and even a basketball court. The ADA sites had pavement surrounding the fire rings and space at the picnic tables for a wheel chair.
The lady that runs this place is hands down the reason this park is so great . I come here every year for the past 6 years an for the 2020 season i plan on a 3 month lot rental
This place is by far one of the greatest campgrounds we've been to that is family oriented! We stay memorial day weekend and the last weekend of the season which is the harvest festival. My grandchildren always have a blast as well as grandma and Papa! Lots of pull through sites lots of tree shaded lots gives you that rustic camping feel with all the amenities.
Nice lakes for swimming and can take your pet as well! Big playground and nice bathrooms
Nice campground for family and activities. Good dock for the kids to fish
Arrived to a super friendly guy Chris that escorted us to our site. We have a pull thru that was very spacious with a long driveway . Nice lake view across the road. This location has 4 lakes. There is plenty of nature. Lots of trees along a nature trail. Cranes and ducks in the water . The first night was super quiet! The second night was a little louder with a live band near by the campground. Overall nice place . Store has everything you may need at reasonable prices .
Nice quick weekend retreat campground. Cement pads, water, and electric. Loop C is spacious with some trees
Sites were spacious, we loved the national forest.
Great state park. Has a hand gun shooting range with a range officer over looking and keeping control over it. Has some cool trails. It's right by the water. Highly recommend.
This is a giant recreation area that features a campground, 3 lakes, tons of trails, and even a splash zone for kids. The campground has it all, electric, cabins, playgrounds, basketball courts, etc… The lakes are nice and there are tone of options of things to do and places to explore. Ideal for families and people who like to camp but aren't into the "rustic" part.
The campground here is actually a quite popular equestrian campground. There is a campground and a staging area. Rustic vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. The campground itself isn't really much to write home about (unless you have horses that is). The lakes and launches are however very nice and there are some great trail systems through the area.
Nice small campground. We stayed a couple nights. but were gone all day at some family functions close by. It was a good set up for us. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Great area to be with friends. The round area's with the sites on the outside and common area on the inside make fro a great group type setup.
We like to stay here when we need a quick get away. It is close to home, but yet still nice to get out camping for the weekend. Easy for friends to come meet up then they go back home at night.
Amazing hiking spot, rarely see anyone out past the boardwalks despite this being one of the only nature areas for miles. It is right next to the landfill, but really is a beautiful place, so many birds here. Blue herons, swan, swallows, geese. Watch out for geese, they like to block the only pathway to the parking lot, and after hiking 8 miles around the marshes your only option is to walk past them hoping they don't attack lol. There's really no way of avoiding them and you must get very close to get by, had a few gimme the stink eye and a warning hiss, other than that all is well!
Great RV resort with clean bathrooms and shower rooms. Wood delivery is great! Friendly staff!
Very popular place. It's close to home, so I like to paddle here. The sites are pretty large but mostly inhabited with RVs. Lots of campers come with the whole setup and stay for weeks. Colored lights, tiki torches, and loud music. Nothing very primitive or rustic about this place. Still, the lake is clean, there is a nice launch for boats, and a large swimming area for kids. Overall it's a nice family camping spot.
This was our first time camping. The park has a beautiful 2.5 mile trail around the lake that makes this campground great. We brought our own kayaks but they do rent boats. We saw deer and rabbit. Our spot #18 I felt was spacious and not to close to the people next to us and trees behind us. We had privacy and it was quiet. The people we did talk to were all very friendly. We heard the showers were decent but we used our own. I would stay again.
First thing that caught my attention is that sites are larger than most state park campgrounds. The bathrooms are standard state park stuff, but they are clean. Lake is a bit weedy, but trails are great for hiking. Remember, only electric at the state parks.
Small campground but just awsome staff is so friendly! We love it there!
Sites where huge and the campground was so clean and beautiful!
The best, cleanest, well maintained, under control campground we've ever been to.
Great for kids, a little annoying for a couple adults just trying to break in our camper..but the hookups worked fine. Dog area was like a barren wasteland but I still appreciated it. Clean bathrooms.
The North loop is right on the water, mostly flat, very open (not shady), the south loop where we stayed very shady, very hilly but manageable, over all great place to stay!
This place has some great water so bring a boat, board, or kayak. Very popular for fishing and paddling. The campground isn't overly special but it's in a great location. Bathrooms, picnic tables, fire pit, the standard accommodations.
Island lake really does feel like you're up north with the hours spent on I-75. There are great hiking trails that give novice and Intermediate hikers a chance to sharpen their skills. Signs are well marked throughout the park. Also, lots to do here swimming, hiking, biking, overall outdoor fun. I've biked here and have hiked here several times. Great location without having to drive too far.
Campground is right by the power plant, but also have beautiful views of the lake. There is not much shade and if lot is full you are very close to other campers.
New owners are trying to improve campground, lots of locals visit esp. when it's hot out to swim in the man-made pond which leaves a nasty smell on your swimming suit. There is a fishing pond, little store, pavilion, basketball hoops, jumping pad for kids, playground and more for kids to do.


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Top Ten Most Badass Movie Charactersaman28 Sorry Jack Bauer, but this is badass MOVIE characters.
The Top Ten
Real MAN from the 80's. I miss that era. John Rambo isn't Badass, he's the biggest Badass character on screen. Iconic personality! - Alexandr
How on Earth can anyone challenge the Legendary Caliber of John Rambo!?
He deserves the #1 Spot in this List.
N. B: Sylvester Stallone is God! - Nirmal1991USA
most freaking badass guy ever - Razor79
he will light your ass on fire - monster9 Comments
Asta lavista baby
You can shoot him in the face with a shotgun and he won't flinch. Then he'll break your arms while reciting outdated 90's catchphrases. That's the definition of badass.
Badass, and the accent.
The most badass character ever made... Just awesome.
Especially in the judgement day...
Just awesome awesome awesome.
Most Badass Moment: Say hello to my little friend... - aman28
SAY HELLO TO MAY LITTLE FRIEND! Chills
I'm Tony Montana! You mess with me, you ' with the best!
Say hello to my little friend!
He is the most badass character ever. I always tell thr truth, even when I lie.4 Comments
I'm pretty sure if he didn't get burned by lava, he would be way stronger than what he already is. But he still is strong enough to take on anyone from this list. He should be 1st.
He should be 1st. The most popular badass character. He kicks ass everyone in 5 movies.
Darth Vader is The real definition of BADASS!
He is very stronger, Dark, Evil, smart!...
He kills who he wants, when ever he wants, even his master (s)2 Comments
"yippee ki yay motherf*****" BADASS SEAL OF APPROVAL!
Most Badass Moment: Shooting a guy through his own bullet wound. - aman28
Overrated, overrated character, overrated movies, everything about this is just overrated - matt1
Man..I thought I wouldn't see him here, glad he is - Ananya1 Comment
I Am The Joker and one day I'm going to kill a lot of people and you would have wished that you had helped me
Most Badass Moment: Why So Serious?
I don't even have to say anything. He's the Joker.
No plans, no skills, just do things...4 Comments
The things you own end up owning you - JazzPunk
I think the coolest thing about Tyler is that he was this big buff hot guy in the narrators mind that was created to embody all the things he wanted to be. But in creating Tyler, the nerdy little narrator inadvertently becomes Tyler and does all this crazy badass stuff, with his (proverbial) eyes closed. - xxdeadxeyesxx
Most Badass Moment: Beating the crap out of the narrator after he tried to shoot him. - aman28
Tyler Durden is by far the coolest, intelligent and badass movie character of all time. He should be at the number 1 spot.4 Comments
"THIS IS SPARTA"- king leonidas kicks a persian into a pit to fall to his death - reaperam
Badass quote: you should eat your breakfast when it's still hottie, for tonight we'll dine in hell"
Maximus from Gladiator is way more "badass."
The real one though. - MoldySock3 Comments
Yes, my vote goes to this "Lady" - Alexandr
Most Badass Moment: Fighting the Queen Alien in a hydrolic suit - aman28
Bad to the ass
Badass1 Comment
He is not in top position because so many people haven't seen dollars trilogy...watch it and tell us
Long after the "Dollars" series had ended, Eastwood admitted that Blondie/The Man With No Name was not human, but was in fact, The Angel of Death, which is finally revealed in Pale Rider.
The Man with No Name is immortal with his poncho, hat, boots and 1851 conversion.
As much distaste as I have for Blondie, I admit he's pretty powerful.1 Comment
The Contenders
"go ahead make my day! "
"Do you lucky fell lucky, do you punk! "
Alice from resident evil beating THE ALMIGHTY DIRTY HARRY?!?! That's a really bad joke!
"Your going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking up your ass. "
Most Badass Moment: Do you feel lucky punk? Well do ya? - aman281 Comment
He gets my vote and no country for old men is a really good movie.
It has to be the first
Most Badass Moment: Strangling the cop who freshly arrested him with a very disturbing look on his face. - aman28
Anton Chigurh is the epitome of an haunting reality.
Needs to be number 1 - DarkBoi-X
Pikachu! - TriggerTrashKid
This guy sure is a badass running fool
Merc with a mouth2 Comments
Big ole boss
Most Badass moment: Fighting a friggin TIGER (and winning). - aman28
What he did in life echoed in eternity.
Badass bounty hunter with jet packs, what's not to love?!
number 1
He's badass in every movie not only Skyfall!.
How the F-Ing hell is she not nr 1!
Defeats a horde of Careers led by Cato using Tracker Jackers, killing Glimmer in the process
Tough, assertive and best of all, sympathetic.
Seriously no comments he is indestructible
Swallow This! *Boom*
This is my BOOMSTICKIt's a twelve-gauge, double-barreled Remington. S-Mart's top of the line. You can find this in the sporting goods department. That's right, this sweet baby was made in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Retails for about $109.95. It's got a walnut stock, cobalt-blue steel, and a hair trigger. That's right... Shop smart: shop S-Mart... You got that?
He has a chainsaw for a hand! Can't get more baddass than that! Boomstick!
Definitely one of the most of iconic characters in history
"Ezekiel 25:17. "The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children."
What ain't no country I ever heard of, They speak English in What?!
this guy actually made me read the bible. now THATs badass!3 Comments
"You keep what you kill" Richard B. Riddick - reaperam
You're not afraid of the dark are you?
Most Badass Moment: Dodging a ton of bullets
What's Neo doing? He's doing that superman thing again..
Or stopping bullets in mid air, twice.
Fight like baddass1 Comment
This guy is too badass
How! Does! Legolas! Score! Higher? Does Legolas ever UTTERLY WRECK 5 Nazgûl in one go and get out without a scratch? (Granted... the badassery ratios are skewed between the books and the movies, but still)
Han for the win
Aw! Come on, Alice really rocks better than rambo, deffinitely deserves a number 2 man. Whoa I just can't help my jaws rom dropping when I see those slick fight and kill moves. Really man tats awesome.
I wonder why she is underrated😐 - Ananya
You have mistreated John Wick, Sarah Connor, Indiana Jones, and Blondie, Shame on all of you
Should be top 5
So underrated
Jhon wick should be #12 Comments
He's buff, he wears a mask and he... He's just bulky and badass. Remember, this was the guy who nearly snapped Batman's back into half... And the guy who casually crushed one of his henchman's throat because he failed.
Most Badass Moment: Funny how? How I am I funny? Am I a clown to you? - aman28
Most Badass Moment: Killing 88 Yakuza Gang Members by herself
Come on! It is a sexy girl killing everybody...
This guy was awesome in all lethal weapons especially the first one taking that shock treatment like nothing
Complete badass suit
The man is 100% pure testosterone, and ass-kicking machine with some of the most intense quotes in movie history.
He's clearly the Most Badass man on the Planet. Why else would they choose him for the job...
'Call me Snake.'
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Wire whisk
Smeg 50's style Stand mixer SMF01 accessory.
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- Painted aluminium body and stainless steel wires
Not dishwasher safe
Logistic informations:
- Quantity per carton box: 1 pc
- Product dimensions HxLxW: 124 x 124 x 160 mm
- Net weight: 0,11 kg
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