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Slow-moving 'EarthSea' Delivers in the End
Sci Fi Channel hopes its ambitious four-hour miniseries Earthsea will deliver the same buzz and ratings as previous entrants like Steven Spielberg Presents: Taken and Battlestar Galactica.
But while Earthsea is every bit as lavish and well-acted as its predecessors, the actual story — a young-man-on-a-quest adventure that's been tried and done elsewhere — based on the novels by Ursula K. LeGuin, falls just short of its genre forebears.
It begins as the story of a young blacksmith's son named Ged (Shawn Ashmore, X-Men 2), conjuring his own path as a neophyte wizard against his father's wishes. Ged's quiet existence is shattered by an attack from the forces of King Tygath (Sebastian Roché) — whose goal is to release the "Nameless Ones," a demon group that once ruled the island realm of Earthsea, in order to attain immortality.
Unbenownst to him, Ged also possesses of half of the "Amulet of Peace," a mystical token that once kept the world in balance.
Wizard Ogion (Danny Glover), who — aware of his destiny — nurses the injured Ged back to health and takes him under his wing. But (like Luke Skywaker's mentorship by Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back), Ged decides he's not learning enough and leaves Ogion to study on Roke, where he unleashes the Gebbeth, a sinister being that forces him to flee the island.
Since childhood, Ged's dreams have been haunted by visions of a young girl, Tenar (Kristin Kreuk), a priestess at the Temple of Atuan and the holder of the amulet's other half. Ged's mission to stop the Gebbeth, find Tenar and the other half of the amulet and thwart Tygath converge at Atuan.
If that seems like a lot to follow, that's one of the Hallmark Entertainment-produced teleplay's flaws — all of Earthsea's dense plot points don't come together until well into its second act, after the first act drags a bit.
But viewers willing to stick around will be entertained by a quick-moving final quarter, as well as its overall production values and look.
Director Robert Lieberman also wrests strong performances out of many of the actors, notably Roché, who plays Tygath with a sly menace; Kreuk; and Chris Gauthier as Vetch, Ged's wizard school companion. Ashmore's performance is somewhat flat and disappointing, though, as is Isabella Rossellini's as the high priestess Thar. Glover's Ogion, heavily featured in promos, is barely more than a cameo role.
Part one of Earthsea bows Dec. 13 at 9 p.m. (ET) on Sci Fi Channel.


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Mentoring is a key component of our vision at Emmanuel Faith Community Church.
One mentor shared, "I want to give to others what has been given to me: a love for God, for His Word, for His people, for the lost. I want to help guide my mentee through life's pitfalls and encourage her to always choose God's way."
Whether you want to be mentored or to mentor others, we'd love to hear from you!
Both our Ministry to Men and EFCC Women ministries have mentor programs. Our High School and College ministries are also looking for mentors for our young people. Email one of those ministries directly (by clicking on the name of the ministry) or email Discipleship Ministries at [email protected]. To view the Mentoring for Women page, click here.

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Lightfoot makes aldermen squirm on day one
This could get very interesting - sounds like she's taking on the Chicago Machine and its corruption.
This is as good a time as any to pick a fight with Chicago aldermen the public thoroughly disgusted by a federal investigation that has left the City Councils most powerful member severely wounded and threatening others.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot pushed to take full advantage Monday on her first day in office.
She started by using her inauguration speech to give the aldermen a visual demonstration that the public is on her side in her call for reform, employing the audience at the Wintrust Arena to help make them squirm.
Then she followed up by delivering on a promised executive order that is intent on limiting their coveted power known as aldermanic prerogative, a move that already has been making some of them squirm for weeks.
The question aldermen keep asking is whether what plays well for Lightfoot on day one can carry a mayor through four years in which she will need to enlist the support of 26 of these very same aldermen on some extremely tough votes regarding the citys financial future.
I dont know the answer, but for now, its good to see that our tough and principled new mayor is choosing to start off being tough and principled.
In the future, Lightfoot should find it advantageous that the City Council chamber is designed so that she will always have the aldermen in front of her where she can see them while speaking to them.
On Monday, they were arrayed on the stage behind her, and while I was stationed too far away to tell how many were staring daggers into her back, it was evident from any distance that they were losing enthusiasm for her speech the further she ventured into the topic of reform.
Oh, the aldermen dutifully stood and applauded her signature line, which answered the old Chicago aint ready for reform chestnut with: Well, get ready because reform is here.


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Dec 8, 2013 – Dr Sid & Simi Osomo' Wedding Introduction Pictures
Two weeks after the traditional wedding ceremony of Mavin First Lady, Tiwa Savage, another altar bound Mavin star is getting ready to marry his fiancee.
The man in question is Sidney Onoriode Esiri aka Dr Sid, the son of late actor Justus Esiri.
Dr Sid and his longtime girlfriend, now his fiancee did their family introduction today Sunday December 8, 2013.
He officially asked Simi's hand in marriage at her family house in Lagos today with celebrities like Don Jazzy, Tunde Ednut, Iyanya, Tiwa Savage, Tunji Balogun and others in attendance.
This is coming a week after Simi Osomo was called to the Nigerian bar.
The lovers who got engaged in August are planning a big wedding for next year.
See more photos from Dr Sid's wedding introduction ceremony below:
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Saturday, March 8, 2008
Are Ewe Dreaming??
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I think I commented on this on SCS....I think it's awesome. Well worth commenting on twice!!!! JoanReplyDelete
Just adorable! Great way to combine the challenges and love what you were able to draw from the inspiration challenge! Hope it warms up for you soon, but at least you're staying inside and creating these wonderful gems!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness!! You have been soooooo busy !! I love all the cards that you have done lately.. The Easter cards are just fabulous!! I have been on Whipper Snapper's site and love some of their images...ReplyDelete
Have a great day !!
- AnonymousMarch 8, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Beautiful! Love your dots, white brads and ribbon, and the sentiment is tres cool!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 8, 2008 at 2:46 PM
This is a beautiful card and I love the colors and layout!ReplyDelete
Jessie!! I love this!! The dreaming bubble is soooooooo cute!!! I love the sentiment attached to it!! (thanks for the mention.....I have so many of your cards faved so I can CASE!!! LOL). This is such a great IC challenge card....love the sheer ribbon!! And I'll definitely be waiting to see the new polka dot ribbons!!!ReplyDelete
I nominated you for an award, so when you have a second, check it out!ReplyDelete
LOVE your card!! You've done wonderful things with all of my sets! I'm glad you enjoy them!! =) -Anna.ReplyDelete
gosh, that sheep card is SO stinking adorable! You are so good! The colors and patterns look fabulous with beate's sketch and your coloring and the scene are simply marvelous! Stay snuggly and roasty toasty warm!ReplyDelete
Oh, I'm going to have to get this set.... I LOVE what you've done with it. You are really, really talented Jessie!ReplyDelete
I can't tell you how much I love this card! I need to copy and case a whole bunch of your work!! :) You are definitely going on my blog reader!!ReplyDelete


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Client: Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate
HSSAI responded to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) guidance on program performance measurement by developing a series of resources for use among interested DHS program managers and stakeholders to improve their ability to measure and increase performance of programs and projects. The first, Measuring for Results: Key Concepts for Understanding the Performance of DHS Programs and Activities, was released in October 2014, and served as a guide and reference on how to effectively measure performance throughout a program or project's life cycle. Using the program logic model (PLM), a framework presented in the first book, a second resource, Measuring for Results: Application of Key Concepts to Resilience Measurement, was developed to help users measure program outcomes specifically related to resilience; a concept that can be very challenging to observe and quantify. This Project Spotlight focuses on this second resource.
Application of Key Concepts to Resilience Measurement can assist program managers by demonstrating a project's high-level impacts and by clearly illustrating the links between difficult-to-quantify-concepts and performance. This second book illustrates strategies for linking a program's resources, activities, and other inputs, as well as outputs, goals and objectives that drive the program and its outcomes. Performance measurement transforms strategic direction, policy, and management decisions into action. The right performance measures demonstrate whether or not objectives are met, requirements are satisfied, processes and controls are functioning and outcomes are achieved.
Application of Key Concepts to Resilience Measurement focuses specifically on resilience, but insights derived from this resource can be applied to other challenging and difficult-to-observe concepts, including, deterrence, preparedness, and security. The book walks users through a process to clearly define program elements including inputs, resources, activities, outputs, and most importantly, outcomes. It presents a methodology called 'strategy mapping' that can be used to link program outcomes to higher level guidance from leadership or guiding doctrine. Identifying and understanding each of these elements and the interplay between them helps program managers understand and explain how each part contributes to overall program goals, and to the broader DHS mission.


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I do remember one year, when I was 6 or 7, that I pleaded for Mom to buy me a skull mask. I wanted it SO bad! She gave in and bought it for me. We had no idea what I was going to do for the skeleton body though. Never thought once about that. Halloween crept closer, and I started asking with urgency, "What about my skeleton body!" Mom suggested ratty clothes and I stated that I just couldn't been seen in ratty clothes and a skull! Didn't she know that wasn't a skeleton! I need a skeleton body and if I didn't have, everything would be ruined! I was full of drama even at such a young age.
I actually found the mask being sold online at a vintage store. It is the one in the top right corner! Not too scary today, but back then to a little kid, it was scary enough for me. Dad came to the rescue and spray painted a skeleton on a sheet and cut out holes for my head and arms and I became the "scary" skeleton that I wanted to be!
Money was tight for my family back then, so as I stated we were either clowns, hobos, or bums. What's the difference between a hobo and a bum? Not sure, ha ha, but I know I went as either for several years. It was an easy costume. Dirty clothes, an empty bottle, a plastic cigar, and a dirty face. I remember Adam and I tied the pile of clothes on the end of stick to indicate we were "traveling" hobos. I think Mom got it stuck in her head that these were easy cheap costumes. Years later, I would be shown pictures of her as a young girl, dressed up as a hobo and a clown!
Mom and Dad splurged one year and bought Adam and I these cool rubber hobo masks. They had a huge comic nose, beard and chin but your eye are was open. So we went as updated hobos with exaggerated features. Half of the people thought we were Groucho Marx or Jimmy Durante. No one at school knew who I was. I remember loving the anonymity of it all
Dad would walk Sheryl, Adam, and I around the Wenonah neighborhood going trick-or-treating. When Sheryl got older, she would then take us. We didn't have fancy bags, a good old supermarket paperbag worked just as well. Mom and Dad would wait at home for us to see what we collected in our trick-or-treat bags. Back then, you didn't have to worry about razor blades or pins in candy, apples or homemade treats. They were all safe. There was a sweet old woman with a thick European accent on the corner of Clinton and Maple who used to give out Ziploc bags of homemade cookies. They were the best! For the life of me I cannot remember her name. She was so sweet though. I used to also rake leaves for her in the Fall.
Anyway, when we arrived back home, Mom would have hot chocolate waiting. We three kids would sit in the breakfast room and go through our spoils! Trading and counting candy would commence! Mom would then store the rest in our own personal Tupperware containers but way up high in the top cabinets of the kitchen. No sneaking candy!
One of the last years trick-or-treating, Mom had hung a fabric sewn pumpkin that she made in the front door window. My sister Sheryl still hangs it up in her front doorway as Mom did. I smile each year I see it. Dad created a huge spider web on the porch. He constructed the web out of rope and then fashioned a spider out of Styrofoam balls. Ever the artist, his art skills came through! The entire neighborhood was talking about the spider web at 205 East Maple Street! Now, you see them all over the place, but I swear my Dad created one of the first back in the early 80's! With a scary music record (yes record!) playing, my sister dressed up as a witch and scared kids left and right who wandered up the stairs to our house.
Mischief night, the night before Halloween, was also fun, but nervous fun. Adam, Sheryl, and I guarded our house from egg throwing, toilet paper hanging hooligans. Only one year did our block get egged. Another year we came home to smashed pumpkins and tossed mums. Mom was so angry that year swearing what she would do to those kids! Dad eventually calmed her down.
My last memory of Halloween I want to share is my allergy to chocolate. What a horrible thing for a kid to endure on one of the best holidays for kids! I would break out in itchy hives. In the year that I started having allergic reactions, I broke out in hives so bad, that my back actually became one big hive. After that, Mom and Dad would allow me one or two pieces of chocolate and watch me for break outs.
What fun memories, but I still vow never to be a clown, hobo, or bum again. And thankfully, I outgrew my allergy to chocolate!


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October 2016 Calendar + Tech Pretties. One of my most popular posts each month are these free pretty printables and calendars for your tech!
October 2016 Calendar + Tech Pretties
October is my favorite month. Other than the part where I turn 35 this year (on Halloween)!
"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." ― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
Download the October 2016 Calendar + Tech Pretties Below:
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How to use The Downloads
The printable is a PDF. It is a high print-quality 8×10 size.
For the Desktop Wallpaper, simply click the link to pull up the image in a new window. Right-click the image to save to your desktop.
If you're unsure how to set your desktop, do a quick Google search for your computer model since it varies a bit for everyone. I'm on a MacBook Pro and can just right-click my desktop to change the wallpaper easily.
For the phone wallpaper, download right on your phone and save to your pics. Then set as phone wallpaper. If you download the image on your computer, email it to yourself and then open the email on your phone and save the image to your photos. Then select the photo and set as phone wallpaper.
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Because PBS, Inc. is locally owned and operated, we have the unique ability to move flexibly and gracefully through changes to operations, scope of work and personnel. This also includes any unexpected and last minute projects that need immediate attention. We are able to ensure the fastest turnaround to all requests because of our unbeatable staff retention and their commitment to service.
To provide building owners and property managers professional building services at a competitive price.
To establish respect, loyalty and long term relationships with our customers, employees and vendors.
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- For other uses, see The Totem of Claw and Fang.
The Totem of Claw and Fang is a quest in the main questline of The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon.
- Cure your disease within 3 days
- Speak to Shaman Korst Wind-Eye
- Head to the Tombs of Skaalara southeast of the village
- Explore the cave and take the Totem of Claw and Fang in the chest at the Southern end of the tomb
- Return the totem to Korst.
After completing the quest "Siege of Skaal Village," the Nerevarine is asked by Korst Wind-Eye to retrieve the amulet, Totem of Claw and Fang, from the Tombs of Skaalara.
The Tombs of Skaalara can be found on the southern shore of Solstheim. The tomb is inhabited by many Werewolves and the amulet can be found in a locked chest (level 30).
As a reward, Korst will teach the Nerevarine the Call Wolf spell.
|The Totem of Claw and Fang – BM_Ceremony1
|Journal Entry
|Korst Wind-Eye has told me that he would like me to take part in a Skaal ceremony called Ristaag, in order to cleanse and bless the Skaal people. First, though, he would like me to retrieve the Totem of Claw and Fang.
|The Totem of Claw and Fang is located in the Tombs of Skaalara, located east and a bit south of the Skaal Village.
|I have retrieved the Totem of Claw and Fang.
|Wind-Eye was pleased that I was able to return the Totem of Claw and Fang from the Tombs of Skaalara, and rewarded me with knowledge of the Skaal nature magic. He has taught me the Skaal ritual to summon a wolf to fight by my side.
|Bloodmoon Main Quest
|Main Quest
|An Island to the North • Rebellion at Frostmoth • Frostmoth Smugglers • The Disappearance of Captain Carius • The Skaal Test of Loyalty • The Skaal Test of Wisdom • The Skaal Test of Strength • Siege of the Skaal Village
|Ritual Quests
|The Ritual of Water • The Ritual of Earth • The Ritual of Beasts • The Ritual of Trees • The Ritual of the Sun • The Ritual of the Winds
|Skaal Quests
|The Totem of Claw and Fang • The Ristaag • The Castle Karstaag
|Warewolf Quests
|Dream of Hircine • Disrupt the Skaal Hunt • Siege of Castle Karstaag
|Final Quest
|Hircine's Hunt
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Wednesday, April 24, 2003
For the past three days I have been to P'yeong T'aek, LG's learning center. This time to have training together with people from Marketing and Sales. Everyday waking up at 7:30 at the Lake Hills hotel and lectures until 20:00... It was a great opportunity to meet people from other departments and overseas offices.
So what is it like working for LPL? I encounter one of the few things most interns will experience I guess: paranoid colleagues who are reluctant to give away top secret information. Then we usually makes jokes like: 'Yes, selling top secret information to our competitors is a great idea. I never thought of that; that way I can make some extra money since I am underpaid!' My colleagues would then respond: 'OK, in that case I will give you the information - but we have to split the money 50/50!'
In Shinchon, I feel most comfortable spending my time with international students. I guess they really know what it is like to live in different cultures. I think it can make you more flexible and tolerant in many respects. In my opinion culture simply is a country's identity which people have to respect and understand. Handling cultural differences is an issue that requires a subtle approach. In an international setting one person can get easily offended by another while this person does not even realize this. This can be very difficult, but you can also learn a lot from it, I think. It is difficult to recognize something until it is gone for a long time... And to be honest I can recommend everyone to spend some years abroad - perhaps only then we can understand each other really well?
Sunday, April 20, 2003
First of all, I apologize I haven't been updating this website for a long time... On March 31 I decided to move back to Sinchon, since the 3-hour commuting from West-Incheon to Yeoido every working day simply was too much. Now I live with Yonsei students in a one-room ha-suk-jib, or boarding house. Our ajumma cooks our breakfast and supper for us.
What have I been doing lately? Chess-parties in Apgujeon, together with my colleagues we went skiing in February, I went to Gumi - Korea's "Silicon Valley". And together with some Dutch students studying at Yonsei we were invited to have a delicious traditional Dutch meal at the Dutch Counseller's residence. His wife was friendly enough to cook hutspot for us! At this gathering I met a student from Technische Universiteit Eindhoven who will also do an internship at LG.Philips LCD. He is part of a group of (15) TUE students who are doing a tour through Korea and a 3-month case study at companies here in Korea. And last but not least, together with some friends from last semester we went to the show Cooking Nanta (crazy beat) in Apgujeon - as my birthday present... I really appreciated that!
Next weekend most of the Dutch people here in Korea will go to the charity gala "Orange Ball" at the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Hotel. This yearly event is to celebrate our Queen's birthday and "Hamel Year". This year it is 350 years ago that Hendrick Hamel visited Korea - the first westerner ever to visit Korea.


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Thursday, November 27, 2008
Timing of our Thanksgiving was a little weird this year....
My husband had to pick what holiday he wanted off for the year. He chose Thanksgiving. Our extended family then chose to celebrate on Friday this year....so he used up the paid time off he had saved and we didnt get together. I am NOT a cook and did not want to make a huge meal :) I also didnt want to invade someone else's family meal. We were very blessed and thought of by a new friend. Her church delivered a HUGE box of food to our doorstep.
Wednesday nights we usually meet with a few families to do a Bible Study. We met and did Thanksgiving things. Our children made handprint turkeys:<
And made pictures wrting out what they are thankful for:
Ate little mini pumpkin tarts made with goats' milk.
And roasted chestnuts over an open fire. Seriosuly. They were really good.
We ate little pumpkin pie tarts, made with goats' milk)
On Thursday we ate banana pancakes and turkey bacon and snacks. (We NEVER snack, so this was great fun :) Watched football, played board games, hung out together. There was also some Gameboy playing and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory watching. And we looked up verses on Thanksgiving and talked about what that should mean ALL year.
I didnt plan black Friday this year. (I didnt have any money to and my husband was working) Our kids wanted to get up at 4 am with me and go (I appreciate that) but not this year :)
I DID decide to venture out and get a dresser. I have three sons who need dressers :( I saw one on Craigslist, near here and $20.00. I called and made arrangements to get it. Went over there today to pick it up and he said not to pay him. HUH? He had said God Bless and then said that we didnt need to pay him. I didnt "really" have the money to pay him. I did and i didn't, ya know. But it really amazed me that God blesses us and will use who he wants. I don't need to go around with this huge sob story explaining how hard everything is and competing over who is poorer. God knows what we need, and don't, and He IS in control.
My friend Kathleen was soo sad taht she didnt get to cook for us on Thanksgiving. What? Seriously. SOOO she came over today and made a turkey and some stuff. I didnt really want to be "stuck" here all day making a turkey and not be able to see my husband's family. It all worked out though.
Im being very transparent showing you my kitchen. Not really magazine quality. Keep in mind that this is a rental and that we desperately want to move. Unfinished wood, no knobs, doors falling off, drawers shattered. no quality whatsoever. The other side had no cabinets at all and friends of our surprised us last Christmas with a wall of cabinets for the other side.
I wasn't really "into" Thanksgiving this year. it felt more like a stepping stone to Christmas :( Normally I am gungho about the Auntumn season and make it a lot of fun. Im not sure why not this year. The day itself was blah....I am finding more and more that my nuclear family is it and not worrying about it. We are having fun together and our children are dreaming about having cousins for THEIR children, and about the futures of their younger siblings. That warms my heart.
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Geoff Achison's Custom Acoustic Guitar
Though Geoff Achison spends most of his year burning up the pavement and playing music to sold out crowds in his homeland of Australia, his devoted fans state-side get really excited as the summer rolls around because he heads our way on tour. Here at Lichty Guitars we've had an extra reason to anticipate his arrival.
Since early in the year Geoff and Jay have been tossing ideas and specs back and forth for Geoff's very special custom guitar. A few days ago we had the extreme pleasure of meeting Geoff in Atlanta and delivering the guitar. He's excited! We 're excited! Now, in the a blink of an eye, he is off on his US tour with his new Lichty in hand and we look forward to catching his upcoming shows in our area.
You can get the whole tour schedule at www.geoffachison.com. A few notable stops in the Carolinas include:
- June 9th, The Handlebar, Greenville, SC with Randall Bramblett & Friends (864-233-6173)
- June 16th, The Saluda Wine Cellar, solo (call Joni at 828-749-9698 – sold out)
- June 18th, Jack of the Woods, Asheville, NC (828-252-5445)
Of special note is the guitar workshop that Geoff is conducting here at Lichty Guitars on June 18th, 2011. We currently have 1-2 spaces still open.
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Springfield Hospital Redevelopment
We have planning consent to redevelop and regenerate our main site at Springfield University Hospital.
Part of the site will be used for our proposed new mental health inpatient unit. The rest of the site will be used to create new houses and provide extra green space for our local community.
The redevelopment of Springfield is a major programme of investment in the local community, which will take until approximately 2023 to complete.
We have promised to work with people living near to Springfield during the redevelopment. If you would like to be contacted about the programme, or if you have any questions, email us.
Our goal is to create a centre of excellence for mental health services by building new inpatient facilities at Springfield and to expand the community services we provide so we can deliver care closer to home.
The new inpatient buildings will be funded by disposing of those parts of the site no longer needed for healthcare and this land will be used to deliver a new community within the Springfield site. Our vision for the future of the Springfield site is an attractive new mixed-use community, combining healthcare and residential neighbourhoods in a parkland setting.
We adapted the original plans after listening to the views of local residents and Wandsworth Borough Council. We reduced the density of the housing, reduced the amount of commercial and retail space and made the overall development more in keeping with the surrounding area. Our revised application was approved in June 2012.
The development will bring a broad range of benefits to both our service users and the local community:
- A new state of the art mental health centre - replacing outdated facilities to provide our patients with the best possible care
- 839 new homes - delivering high quality homes for the community
- A new 32 acre public park - providing excellent outdoor space for the local community
- A brand new primary school - investing in local children's future
- £5 million for local transport services - boosting transport links for local residents
The first stage of the development was completed in Spring 2018 and delivered 26 new homes.
The Trust has now selected one master developer to deliver the rest of the programme. The Trust selected the master developer in September and will now work alongside them to contract close. The announcement of preferred bidder marks a significant milestone in the development of the EMP, and enables the proposals to be finalised for a full business case to be submitted to Government for approval. Subject to all the necessary approvals, the Trust is hoping to begin construction on the next phase in Summer/Autumn 2019.
Our Trust is working closely with local community groups, health organisations and the council to ensure our patients, service users and the general public are kept well-informed of the changes being made on our sites.
We recently held a public consultation on our detailed plans for the Springfield Hospital site and the exhibition boards can be viewed below.
Regular updates are also provided through our Springfield Messenger newsletter which is delivered to residents in the local area.
Please email firstname.lastname@example.com if you would like to be added to our e-newsletter mailing list. You can also view all current and previous Springfield Messengers by clicking here.


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Delivery, Cancellations & Returns
When you request a quote or submit an order you will see 'TBA' (To Be Announced) instead of a dollar amount against shipping in the summary box. We will review your quote request or order and let you know what shipping charges apply. These will be added as a Shipping line item to the quote or order.
Available delivery options for non account customers are either standard or express only. Delivery for account customers will be managed according to existing agreed means. Please use the comments section to request any specific delivery requirements.
The cutoff time for shipments is 1300 AEST Monday to Friday i.e., we will not be able to process orders entered after this time until the next work day. The average number of days between order creation and order ship date is two (2) days. We do not ship on Saturday, Sunday or Public Holidays (Australia). Road delivery times can vary due to factors such as customer location (metropolitan or regional) and carrier service times within a geographic region. Although delivery to metropolitan areas is often quicker, it's recommended customers allow five (5) working days before contacting us to check on the status of an order.:
- Road - typically within 3 to 5 days after ship date
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As a ballroom dancer Joanne Clifton has spent a lifetime gliding across dancefloors, like the famous Blackpool Tower and Empress ballrooms, in elegant glittering gowns.
Now she's 'rolling round the floor in her knickers' in Flashdance The Musical.
The dancer-turned-stage-star is starring in the production at the Opera House until Saturday, back in the resort where some of her greatest successes have taken place.
"I have been to Blackpool every year my whole life," Joanne said. "So it's great to be here for two whole weeks, although weird to be in the Winter Gardens but in the theatre and not the ballroom.
"The ballroom is like a second home, I won five British championships in there. It's the British National Championships a fortnight after we finish Flashdance - and Strictly from the Tower that weekend too, so it's a shame I'll miss those."
Joanne took part in three series of Strictly Come Dancing, and partnered presenter Ore Oduba to the glitterball trophy last year before standing down to concentrate on her stage career.
She says watching the results show home alone on a Sunday on her day off from Flashdance is the one time she really misses Strictly.
"Watching it by myself was a bit strange," she said. "But as soon as I was back at Flashdance on Monday I was OK; I love singing and acting and doing this style of dance.
"I had kind of done and achieved all I wanted to in my ballroom career and in Strictly. Ore and I didn't expect to win, but we did."
Speaking of this year's dancing celebrities, Joanne's tipping Alexandra Burke and Aston Merrygold as finalists, as well as Gemma Atkinson as the 'dark horse' who gets better every week and 'surprise' success story comedian Susan Calman.
"The first week, I watched and thought 'Bless her', then she's been paired with my brother and they are smashing it every week - and I don't like complimenting my brother!" she said.
Flashdance sees Joanne play Alex Owens, the apprentice welder who longs to be a dancer fighting for a chance to audition for a top college.
"I wasn't sure I would like it in Flashdance," Joanne admits. "I haven't had to do a serious role before, it has all been funny character roles - but I'm loving it. Alex has so many emotions, happy-go-lucky, romantic and sexy, energetic, so I don't miss being the funny one.
"Flashdance is a massive film, so there is pressure but I love that pressure to pull it off. I do try to make it my own. I watched Flashdance once after I got the job and then not again.
"I could never be Jennifer Beals. I have been doing waltes, tangoes and foxtrots in long dresses, now I'm rolling round the floor in my knickers doing hip hop."


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The noon of 20th September was filled with energy and enthusiasm as the voices of students competing in the Inter-Hostel street play competition echoed the SAC Lawns.
Each hostel was given 15 minutes and was allowed to use a maximum of 4 instruments. The drama society of each hostel picked up themes like the troubles of nomads, sex as a taboo and the recognition of transgender, and brought these seldom discussed issues to light; while others picked long troubling themes like cleanliness, bonded labour and hunger. They made us take a long hard look at our society and ourselves. Each hostel improvised with instruments like Xylo, bongo, flute, dholak and some also used colours and sticks. The judges Ms. Nandini and Mr. Anant, both having directed several plays lauded the creativity and enthusiasm of the hostels. The participants were judged on content, presentation, creativity, basics and the topic. Nilgiri Hostel (on hunger) backed the first position, followed by Udaigiri (on Indo-Pak ties) and Shivalik (on bonded labour) rounded up the podium standings.


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One of Attorney Thomas Cartelli's former clients referred me to him. After hiring Tom he quickly investigated all the possible avenues of insurance coverage and began fighting to collect for my injuries and pain and suffering. We filed a lawsuit because the insurance companies were being unreasonable and would not pay me what Tom thought my case was worth. Tom worked aggressively after the lawsuit was filed, and he personally called me on a regular basis to keep me posted as to the progress of my case.
The insurance company eventually agreed to pay me what we wanted for my injuries. I was impressed with the work Tom did for me, and I continue to call on Tom to handle any legal matter I have."
"I was involved in a very complex accident which resulted in several bones in my foot, ankle and leg being broken. A friend of mine who was also an attorney referred me to Attorney Thomas Cartelli. I was unable to travel due to my injury. Tom personally came to my house to meet with me and discuss my case. Shortly after I retained Tom as my attorney, he hired an expert witness to reconstruct the accident and testify on my behalf. We brought the lawsuit against three different people. All three insurance companies paid me for my injuries, pain and suffering."
"I was involved in an accident in Glastonbury, CT in early 2004. Though at first I did not feel badly hurt (I declined medical attention at the scene), I develop neck and back pain about one day after.
I hired Carl Fortuna, Jr. shortly thereafter. In an effort to get better, I went to several treaters, including massage therapists, chiropractors and orthopedic doctors. After I realized that I was not going to improve much more, Carl attempted to settle the case prior to instituting suit. Unfortunately, the insurance company made a very poor offer.
Carl immediately filed suit and, after taking depositions, the insurance company finally agreed to pay an amount with which I was very satisfied."
"Attorney Thomas Cartelli represented me in an automobile accident lawsuit which we filed after I was rear-ended by another car. I was referred to Tom by one of his former clients.
As a result of the accident, I sustained neck and back injuries. Due to the fact that I am a Medical Doctor, I was extremely concerned about my injuries. I wanted to be sure I would be adequately compensated for my injuries, pain and suffering. The insurance company made an offer that I felt was unfair. We rejected the insurance company's offer to settle.
The case proceeded to trial, and the jury awarded us more than the insurance company offered. Tom did an excellent job preparing for the trial, and preparing me to testify in court. I felt that he was in control during the entire court case and really kept the attention of the jury."
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"We were involved in a multi-car automobile accident and hired Attorney Thomas Cartelli to represent us. We both suffered neck and back injuries. The case was rather complicated because there were a total of six people injured in the accident, and all six people were attempting to get compensation from the same insurance policy.
Of the six injured parties, our two cases settled for the most! Tom then pursued underinsured motorist claims for each of us through our own policy. We weren't even aware this type of claim was possible until Tom explained it to us. Shortly thereafter, our own insurance company settled our claims, and we received additional compensation. We were very pleased with Tom's representation."
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"I was riding in a car as a passenger when the driver lost control. The car left the roadway, became airborne, hit a telephone pole, then a tree, and eventually landed back on the ground.
The car was destroyed in the accident, and a helicopter airlifted me to Hartford Hospital. I suffered broken bones in my arm and shoulder. I also sustained numerous cuts and scars on my face, hands, shoulders, arms, and back. I met Attorney Thomas Cartelli when he came to see me at my home shortly after the accident. Tom gathered all the medical information he needed and took numerous pictures of my injuries and the accident scene. He worked hard on my case for nearly two years, and he always kept me informed about the status of my case.
Tom negotiated an excellent structured settlement that required the insurance company to make a large upfront payment followed by installment payments that will be paid to me on a regular basis for years to come. Tom did a great job."
"My brother was recently killed by a drunk driver while riding his bike. Aside from the trauma of this event, our family felt we needed to pursue an action against the driver.
We hired Carl Fortuna, Jr. of Fortuna & Cartelli, PC. Carl not only handled the personal injury aspect of the case in a highly professional and satisfactory manner, but he advocated for me and my family in the court proceedings against the drunk driver.
During a very difficult time, Carl and his staff provided our family with the legal services we needed. I would not hesitate to recommend Carl's office to anyone needing high quality legal representation."
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I hired Carl Fortuna, Jr. for my case and he immediately gathered all my medical records and discussed my injury with the insurance company.
Without even bringing a lawsuit, Carl was able to settle the case for an amount of money that I was thought was very fair given all the circumstances. I had been referred to Carl by a fellow employee and now I know I will be referring other people to him because of the job he did for me."
"I suffered a brain injury as a result of an accident that was not my fault. The insurance company for the person who caused my injury filed numerous Court motions to try to avoid compensating me for the injuries and damages I suffered. Attorney Cartelli pursued my case very aggressively and prevented the insurance company from getting out of the case. The case finally settled. I was very satisfied and impressed with his representation."
"While riding my motorcycle on route 66 in Cobalt, CT, I was hit head on by the driver of a large 4 door sedan. The accident happened at a busy intersection. Upon impact, I was thrown approximately 30 feet, and I suffered severe ankle and back injuries.
I was rushed to Hartford hospital for emergency surgery on my ankle. Stainless steel plates and screws were used by the surgeon to reconstruct my ankle. Months later I had additional surgery to remove the hardware from my ankle.
Given the severity of my injuries, I wanted to make sure that I hired a competent and reputable attorney. I hired Attorney Thomas Cartelli. The insurance company for the driver of the car that hit me was immediately sent a legal notice that I was pursuing a claim. Attorney Cartelli and his staff aggressively pursued my case. Tom telephoned me on a regular basis to let me know what was happening with my case and to discuss the status of my medical treatment.
At first, the insurance company would not agree to pay what we thought my claim was worth. Tom felt that the case was worth the entire policy limit, and he continued to pursue the settlement. He made it quite clear to the insurance company that the case would proceed to trial unless I was adequately compensated. Tom succeeded in settling my case for the entire policy limit without filing a lawsuit.
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"It is difficult to express in words how much your kind, caring and professional attitude helped me in the aftermath of my injury. As you and your secretary Patty, expertly handled the details in my case, I was able to keep a positive attitude and stay focused on recovering the ability to walk. The settlement was greater than expected and certainly much more than would have resulted had I filed my own claim. You are the very best at what you do and it was my good fortune that you were to help me."
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"Imagine being at work in Hartford, getting a phone call from Atlanta, Georgia to tell you your sister died at the local hospital the night before. We felt the hospital was at fault for her death, and we were extremely upset that the hospital did not notify any family members of our sister's death. Unable to drive with tears streaming down my face and screams not coming out, I ran to Tom Cartelli's office in the rain. Tom worked on my sister's case from the moment I walked through his doors, Monday through Sunday. I was never surprised to receive a call on a Saturday to discuss my sister. In an irreversible situation, he gave my family power and my sister a voice. His competence in handling this case was better than any shoulder to cry on.
It is equally important that I mention the support received from his office staff (Patty). If Tom was in court, she often held my hand over the phone. Always taking the time to hear me cry and to hear me vent. There were times I was just too depressed to make appointments. Tom would bring the paperwork to my home. We had no worries. Tom was more than capable of addressing each despicable wrong doing and form of neglect. We were very pleased with the final resolution of our case. My family's gratitude can't be measured....With admiration and respect I share our story."
Attorney Cartelli,
I wish to sincerely thank you for all of your help and support with my case. You were diligent and knowledgeable and extremely easy to work with. You made yourself available to me whenever I had questions or concerns and I felt highly confident with you by my side in the courtroom. I know your expertise was paramount to the favorable outcome of my case. I will always be grateful.
Many thanks,
I am deeply grateful to Attorney Cartelli for his professional service in representing me. He had the client's best interest at heart and worked tirelessly. He was always available to talk and to discuss and he is very knowledgeable. I felt fortunate to have his support and help in going through the process. Thank you. David
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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) - Four UW-Eau Claire Athletics teams were in action today, all on the road.
UW-Eau Claire 8, Washington University (Mo.) 0 (6
UW-Eau Claire 10, Anderson University (Ind.) 1 (5 Innings)
Competing on the first day of the Illinois Wesleyan Tournament, the softball team hit eight home runs and picked up two wins against nationally-ranked teams today. Against 25th-ranked Washington University (Mo.), the Blugolds won 8-0 in six innings while taking down 21st-ranked Anderson University (Ind.) 10-1 in five innings. With three home runs today, Fischer now leads the team with nine this year, tying her season-high which she reached two years ago. She is now just two short of the Blugolds' single season record and is second in school history with 24 in her career (38 is school's career record, set by Casey Leisgang, 2005-08).
Women's Golf
Illinois Wesleyan Spring Fling - 8th of 19
After day one of the Illinois Wesleyan Spring Fling at Ironwood Golf Course, the UW-Eau Claire women's golf team is in eighth place out of 19 teams with 349 strokes. Washington University (Mo.) leads the event with 319 strokes. Kate Engler is currently the top Blugold, tied for 12th place with 81 strokes (+9).
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UW-Platteville Invitational
The women's outdoor track & field team competed at the UW-Platteville Invitational on Saturday and won two events, one in the field and one on the track. The Blugolds had six other top-three finishes.
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UW-Platteville Invitational
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03 April 2017
What a busy start to the year we've had.
In addition to choosing the teams for our spring 2017 batch, we took part in different hardware and creative industries´ meetups and conferences around Europe.
2017 in Riga from 8 to 9 February - our CEO Aleksander Tõnnisson was one of the speakers and mentors at the event and the rest of our team and startups used the conference to network, network and network.
From 1 to 2 March our CEO Aleksander Tõnnisson, investment adviser Sven Illing and strategist Rene Tõnnisson visited the Science Park of Kaunas, where they introduced Buildit Accelerator to the local startup companies. In addition they met with Chancellor of Economy of Lithuania to discuss Lithuania accelerator program.
During 19 to 23 March our investment adviser Sven took part of
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The American People are Under Occupation
Johnny Punish in Veterans Today
The US Government is Occupied by an Elite Global Force that No Longer has the Interests of the American people
Will Americans Revolt and Take Back the Country?
Obama is NOT a Mahatma Gandhi Savior
Is the USA now the land of Marginalized Mediocrity?
In response to yesterday's worldwide condemnation of the Gaza Flotilla Massacre, our US government has decided NOT to stand for justice and has again chosen a path outlined and led by a Global Elite Political Movement that is willing to put the interests of their agenda far ahead of interest of the American people and even the lives of American servicemen and women.
So far and blatant is their arrogance and contempt for our people, that when it's clear that an injustice is at play, they continue on as if nothing has happened and ignore it until the next news cycle.
The gambit has worked in the past because the American public was desensitized to the plight of oppressed peoples vis-a-vie its' propaganda media machine that delivers intentional sound bites demonizing real people when convenient instead of delivering hard facts and truths to it's public.
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Dekker/Perich/Sabatini worked with Capitan Municipal Schools (CMS) and the PSFA to develop a master plan and outline multiple phases of work to address consolidation and renovation needs. Working with the CMS steering committee and CMAR, the design team conducted a thorough assessment of existing conditions to determine the best approach to renovations and replacements.
Ultimately, after presenting multiple options, CMS opted to consolidate the existing high school and middle school into a new secondary school, allowing the District to maximize their resources. The design also addressed site drainage issues. Construction was carefully coordinated as the new school was built on the existing active campus.
Throughout the design and construction of the new secondary school, the design team worked with a consistent steering committee to represent all stakeholders with multiple perspectives during the decision-making process. The team also engaged the community, presenting design goals and updates throughout the process.
The result is a new state-of-the-art facility that represents the community, addresses the District's facility and masterplan needs, and supports CMS's educational mission.
Dekker/Perich/Sabatini is an award-winning, multidisciplinary design firm that has served public and private clients for 60 years. Our staff includes architects, interior designers, planners, structural engineers, landscape architects, and experts in sustainable design in offices in Albuquerque, NM; Phoenix, AZ; Las Cruces, NM; and Amarillo, TX. As a regional leader in design excellence and sustainability, we have successfully completed thousands of projects by collaborating directly with owners and communities.
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Babyzen YOYO+ 6+ Travel Stroller Review!
Our Review
Stars Rating 4.5 / 5
Babyzen YOYO+ 6+ Travel Stroller Review!
All Babyzen strollers will have a guaranteed next business day delivery if order is placed before 1130am daily. Self collection is also available at our showroom.
All our Babyzen is 100% authentic and original. If you find it cheaper elsewhere, buy at your own risk because it may not come with warranty.In this article, we will review on BabyZen Yoyo 6+ (2016) stroller. All reviews made by Little Baby is based on our neutral personal views after a long period of usage on the product.
The main features that we really like about Babyzen Yoyo 6+ (2016) will be highlighted in point forms for easy reading before we drill down into more details later on. This latest model was launched in Singapore on the 18th April 2016. It has some new added improvements – most noticeably that it is now Car Seat compatible, turning the Yoyo+ into a complete travel system.
- Smart and Innovative Design
- Ultra compact in size
- Convenient
- Easy to use
- One-hand opening up the stroller
- Light weight stroller at only 6.2kg
- Very maneuverable and easy to steer
- Perfect for travelling (airplane,bus,car,train
- Bigger shopping basket compared to the previous model
When I first received the stroller from the distributor, Babyzen Singapore, I was surprised to see how compact the stroller - wrapped in a Babyzen carry bag, was folded up and being carried over the shoulder. I had used strollers of other brands but never seen something so compact! You can say I really love this stroller so much on first sight! :)
Specifications and Dimensions:
Weight – 6.2 Kgs
Stroller when folded – 52 x 44 x 18 cm
Newborn Nest – 86cm x 44cm (not shown in this review)
Let's get the real hands on now! :D
Before and After - Babyzen is very compact and it can fold in 3 parts into one.
It is very handy and also won't take much up space at home for storage.
Opening up the stroller is very easy which can be done in one hand.
The overall structure of the Babyzen Yoyo+ stroller is well designed. For this particular model, the frame is in black. However, customers can choose white frame as well.
An overview of the seat belt and safety buckle. The seat belt is easily adjustable which you can easily located at both sides.
We are ready to go!
Babyzen Yoyo+ has an improved larger basket where you can put more things in it. And what I really love so much is that the wheels of the strollers that can be easily move around and turning directions in 360 degrees without difficulties.
If you want to know what your child is doing, there is a transparent viewing window on top of the canopy. :)
We also use the Babyzen Yoyo+ intensively because of its convenience. Now we went to another location to Changi Airport T3!
So you might be also wondering what's the actual height of the Yoyo+, it's basically smaller than a toddler of less than 2 years old. ;D
To lock the wheels, simply step onto the red paddle easily visible and located at the rear wheels.
There is a zip lock compartment to store your stuff behind the back seat. It is as equally good as a diaper bag where you can also put your diaper items in it :)
Bigger shopping basket by 75% larger than the previous model. Unlike some other strollers, you can only access the shopping basket by the back of the stroller, however for Babyzen Yoyo+, you can access from the front and the back easily.
Reaching out the front shopping basket easily. The resting foot platform is wide making it comfortable too.
Moving around in a small retail shop is very easy. Thanks to the 4-wheels which can rotate easily in any directions.
Last but not least, you can bring the stroller anywhere even on flight. It can fits in the smallest spaces and in the overhead compartment of an airplane if the airline allows.
Purchase the stroller at https://www.littlebaby.com.sg/collections/babyzen-yoyo-lightweight-stroller
2 years international warranty by Babyzen Singapore.
Please take note of parallel import sets as it is not the same from SG version.


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If you're own a DVD collection, then you must be relying on some DVD copy software that can copy and clone any DVD to an ISO image, VIDEO_TS folders, blank DVDs or can customize DVD copy mode like copying the main movie only, with audios, videos, individual chapters, etc.
Instead of searching aimlessly like a frustrated bull, you're suggested to read this post on some of the best DVD copy software programs you could find online. You can also download the free trial versions of these DVD Copy Software available for Windows 10, 8, 7, etc. So here we are with reviews of the top 5 free DVD copy software for PC you can download easily.
1. DVDFab SoftwareSupported Platforms:
- Windows 10, 8.1,8, and lower
- Mac OS 10.7 and later
ReviewDVDFab is the best and the top program that hosts a bundle of features like the DVD copy, a DVD ripper, DVD converter and creator. You are entitled to clone a full disc or a movie to multiple blank DVDs, hard drive or any external storage device. DVDFab also enables you to customize the DVD copying and splitting DVD 9 to DVD 5.
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You can merge multiple DVDs into one DVD by a very simple feature. This powerful DVD copy software is without any doubt, a premium one and the DVDFab is priced for $49. However, the company offers the free version for all the users to get a hint of what this program is accomplished.
2. DVD ClonerPlatform: Windows 10 and lower & Mac OS
Supported input: standard home-made and encrypted DVD discs, VIDEO_TS folders, and ISO file images.
Supported Output: The DVD discs, DVD folders, ISO file, a DVD media file, DVD±R/RW.
ReviewThe DVD Cloner also provides DVD copy service and has been in the market for a long time. The latest generation software allows the users to copy the most recent DVD movies including 1:1 DVD copy, the movie only copy and customized copy.
See Also: - 10 Best Free & Paid DVD Authoring Software for Mac
Apart from the standard software, the company also offers a Platinum version that sports a DVD Copy and the Conversion software, all for $79.99.
3. Aimersoft DVD Copy ReviewThe best thing about Aimersoft DVD Copy is the quality of new discs it produces. If you want to build an exact copy of a DVD, you'll have to use the larger-capacity blank DVD-9s. Aimersoft creates an identical duplicate of the DVD with no quality loss. The software is priced at $29.95, and that's why it is the cheapest and affordable in the list. You can also go for the free version of the software from the official Aimersoft website.
Aimersoft DVD Copy performs much better than most of the products concerning quality. With a little bit of minor pixelation and compression artifact in the picture, the software works fine.
CONS – Unlike over contenders so far, Aimersoft DVD Copy sadly misses some tools, like Disc splitting into two and disc merging into one.
4. Xilisoft DVD Copy 2Apart from the standard iPhone and Mac application software, Xilisoft is also dominating the market with its DVD Copy program. My first impressions of this software are that it's very easy to use and copy DVDs. The entire interface is compiled into one screen that contains all the available features, and tools. Within a single click, you can start copying the DVD files and videos by just loading the original on into the software.
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Most of the retail DVDs are encrypted to protect the content from illegal piracy. Therefore, they also prevent you from making personal copies of the movies you've paid for. The program smartly bypasses the protections using its smart decryption and allows you to copy and customize the DVD media into multiple output purposes.
With 1:1 Copy ratio, DVD movie copy, and many other incredible features, the Xilisoft Copy 2 software is priced for $39.95. However, currently, it's available for a discounted price. You can use the software for both Windows and Mac powered devices.
5. 123 Copy DVDAnd last but not the least, the 123 Copy DVD is yet again a renowned software. It offers all the basic and advanced copying and cloning features. However, it also requires you to download and install a plugin for decryption before it can copy these DVDs. Don't worry as the program automatically directs you to the steps and location. After the process is done, you can then make new copies of all your DVDs.
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The software is known to make the exact versions of the DVD that you are copying. I don't know why but it takes an unusually long time with this software. However, the output quality is not bad.


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Job Description
Automotive Engineers are involved in the design, manufacturing and maintenance of engines in cars, motorcycles, vans and other commercial vehicles. They usually specialise in a particular area such as design, research and development or production.
Entry Requirements
You'll usually need a qualification like an HNC, HND, foundation degree or degree, before starting a 1 to 2 year company training scheme. Relevant subjects include:
- mechanical engineering
- electrical or electronic engineering
- design engineering
- manufacturing engineering
- automotive engineering
Courses with work placements or an internship are especially useful.
You could also get into this job through a higher or degree apprenticeship.
Autocity has more information on becoming an automotive engineer.
Career Path and Progression
With experience, you could progress to senior engineer roles, project team management, general management or consultancy.
Related careers you may be interested in:
- Aerospace engineer
- CAD technician
- Electrical engineer
- Materials engineer
National Government Policy states that all students should have achieved at least a Grade 4 or C Grade in English & Maths at GCSE. Achieving this minimum grade in these subjects will increase the opportunities open to you, support your future career development and prospects.
Students who do not meet this standard will be supported to continue to study English and Maths through full-time education or an Apprenticeship.
Required Skills
- An interest in motor vehicle engineering and design
- The ability to analyse and interpret data
- Good maths and IT skills
- Able to work on your own initiative
- The ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
- Good communication skills
- Good problem solving abilities
Starting Salary
£20,000 to £45,000


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Does it get more metal than Renaissance Fair folk musicians covering Slayer's "Seasons in the Abyss" and "Raining Blood" at the "Jeff Hanneman's Circle Pit" traffic circle in Jaworzno, Poland? Probably, but we're having a hard time of thinking of how at the moment.
The musicians had the following to say about the performance caught in the video below.
The task wasn't easy – the traffic was quite heavy and we had difficulties even with getting to the traffic circle. The noise of cars passing by drowned out the sound of our instruments. For that reason we needed to record the sound once again.
The whole event was a huge attraction to the local people. In addition, it caused some small problems in the traffic and municipal police arriving. Fortunately it ended up with a verbal warning.
Now we have a great remembrance of that moment. It's our small tribute to the one of the greatest metal bands. SLAYER!!!
Greetings to all Slayer fans and those who on that day were on the circle pit!
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LOW COST AIRLINE Ryanair has announced profits of €18 million in the third quarter of 2012, up €3 million on 2011 despite an 481 million increase in fuel costs.
Revenues rose 15 per cent to €969 million as traffic grew 3 per cent to 17.3 million passengers. Unit costs rose 11 per cent mainly due to a 24 per cent increase in fuel. Excluding fuel third quarter unit costs rose by 4 per cent, while average fares improved by 8 per cent.
Commenting on the figures today, CEO of Ryanair, Micheal O'Leary said the profit was ahead of expectations due to strong pre-Christmas bookings at higher yields.
"The 8 per cent rise in average fares reflects our improved customer service, record punctuality and the successful roll out of our reserved seating service," he said.
Customer service
The airline said today that no other EU airline can match its fares or level of passenger service. A survey of 10,000 passengers revealed that 87 per cent were satisfied or very satisfied with their Ryanair flight.
93 per cent said they would fly with the airline again and 95 per cent said Ryanair provide excellent value for money.
Ryanair said 93 of all flights arrived on time last year which was a new record and lost bags have fallen to less than 1 per 3,000 pax.
The airline said it cancels less than 4 flights in every 1,000.
Ryanair said it expects traffic in the fourth quarter will drop by approximately 400,000 passengers below last year's Q4, due to its grounding up to 80 aircraft which limits the impact of high oil prices, high airport fees at Stansted and Dublin, and seasonally weaker Q4 demand.
On the basis of the improved Q3 result, its capacity cuts and limited visibility over Easter bookings and yields, the airline now expects full year profits to exceed our previous guidance (of €490 million to €520 million) and rise close to €540 million, a 7 per cent increase on last year's profits despite a 19 per cent increase in oil costs.
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By LeaAnne Klentzman
The Gus George Law Enforcement Academy has graduated their 27th Basic Police Officer's Academy Class.
Late last month, the academy staff said their goodbyes to their most recent basic police officer training class. The academy staff: Captain Mike Patton, Lt. Matt Carter, Sgt. Mike Lorenz, Sgt. Carlos Castillo and Sgt. Angie Womble, Dottie Allen and Cindi Villemaire encouraged, taught and supported the 22 cadets during their five month endeavor.
This academy class began on February 6, 2012 and concluded on June 29, 2012. During their training the new officers received more than 700 hours of training in mandated subjects such as the Penal Code, Arrest Search and Seizure, Code of Criminal Procedure, Police Driving, Firearms Training, Traffic Stops, and Criminal Investigations to just name a few. Their training culminated in scenario-based training using simunitions (pistols with live paint rounds) where the cadets are put in situations and they have to react and make decisions based on their knowledge and training from the academy.
In this 27th class all 22 graduating cadets passed the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education test on their first attempt. This is the third year in a row where 100 percent of the class members passed the State Licensing Exam on the first attempt.
Justin Cloud was the Academic Achievement Award winner and also the Physical Fitness Award winner of the class. Winner of the annual "David Braunholz Top Gun" Award was Howard Kreusel. This award is named in honor of late Sheriff's Deputy David Braunholz, who died in the line of duty.
Class members include Robert Alvarado, Maggie Baca, Matthew Bish, Brandon Bolin, Eric Buenaventura, Zachary Cage, Justin Cloud, Joseph Curet, Christopher Dees, Greg Eby, Charles Ezernack, Jolynn Garza, Howard Kreusel, Shu-en Lee, Daniel Lytton, Shelby Macha, Johnny Martinez, Mark Penrod, Jordan Reyes, Bryan Smink, Darron Tennon and Alexander Vago.


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Beno sucks!
Spurs' backup guard Udrih breaks finger at training camp
Associated Press
Updated: October 4, 2007, 4:30 PM ET
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs guard Beno Udrih broke his finger in training camp on Thursday.
Udrih will wear a cast for a couple of weeks while his left index finger heals, and probably won't be able to do much for three or four weeks, said Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.
Udrih didn't have as big a role on the team last season because veteran Jacque Vaughn took over as backup point guard to Tony Parker. Udrih is beginning his fourth season with the Spurs. He averaged 4.7 points in 73 games last year.
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The iPhone can be a remarkable artists' tool when put in skilled hands. Believe it or not, one artist named Jorge Colombo has used Apple's handset to create a full-blown cover for a high-profile publication that is New Yorker Magazine.
When you see the cover, it's hard to believe that such a high-quality illustration can be produced on a tiny screen of a mobile phone but that's exactly what Colombo did.
The urban legend has it that unsuspecting passers by probably thought a guy was checking email, whereas in fact Colombo has been busy drawing the cover for New Yorker using a nifty $4.99 drawing program called Brushes that lets you imitate different brush strokes on your iPhone's screen using just your fingers.
The incredibly lifelike and undoubtedly artistic cover depicts a late-night gathering on a 42nd Street hot dog stand.
Brushes can export drawings at resolutions up to 1920×2880 – enough for high-resolution printouts and even glossy magazine covers.
In addition, the app remembers all strokes in a drawing so you could replay them stroke for stroke on a Mac, using companion software called Brushes Viewer.
Colombo told New Yorker that he had been toying with the app since this past February when he treated himself with his first-ever iPhone.
He allegedly discovered the benefits of computer-assisted art during lonely late-night train travels.
The artist also told the publication that he wouldn't be able to draw the image without the Undo feature in Brushes, he said:
It looks like I draw everything with supernatural assurance and very fast – it gets rid of all the hesitations
Speaking to the New York Times, Colombo explained that the iPhone app "made it easy to sketch without having to carry all my pens and brushes and notepads with me."
Colombo added that he appreciates the fact that he is "drawing with a set of tools that anybody can have easily in their pocket." Indeed, Brushes, along with a few other premium programs available in the App Store, come with simple and effective drawing tools that can become quite powerful when put in the hands of skilled artists.
You can check how Colombo created the cover for June 1 New Yorker Magazine stroke for stroke in the video below.
Read more at the New York Times or in New Yorker's cover story
New Yorker's video of a stroke-by-stroke cover creation process.
No video? Watch it on New Yorker.
Christian's opinion
Eagle-eyed readers may point their fingers at another iPhone app called Colors (App Store link) that has also been known to help many talented artist create great on the go artwork. Regardless of the app, however, let's not fool ourselves – it takes a heck of a talent to create the image that Colombo drew, even with the best tools at one's fingertip.
A quick peek in Colombo's online gallery revels that this guy knows a thing or two about creating art. He is obviously talented and, on top of that, has been drawing since the age of seven.
That said, it shouldn't come as a surprise that he was able to create this unbelievable magazine cover on a mobile phone. Kids, don't try this at home, it likely won't work.
This story actually reminds me of how Commodore had used an equally beautiful Andy Warhol drawing of Marilyn Monroe to promote the launch of Amiga back in 1985 (younger readers, Amiga was the best home computer ever).
Stunned by the quality of Amiga's then revolutionary color graphics, the press asked Warhol, who appeared at the launch, if he had ever created art on a computer. The famous pop artist replied that he had been waiting for Amiga.
He also said:
The thing I like most about doing this kind of work on the Amiga is that it looks like my work in other media.
You may laugh all you want but this was the urban myth of my time.


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Video Over Remote Desktop in Windows 7
After hearing on the Engadget HD podcast recently that Remote Desktop in Windows 7 supports playing videos I decided to try play some files on our Media Center PC on another PC in our house. The Media Center PC is running Windows 7 Ultimate and the other PC is running Windows 7 Professional. Here is what I found:
- No videos can be played from within the Media Center application itself.
- Garden variety MPEG2 files can be played from within Windows Media Player (these were home videos transcoded with the Vegas Video MPEG encoder).
- DVDs ripped into MPEG2 files that still have the AC3 can be played, but there is no sound.
- HD MPEG4 files (720p) play without any problem.
- Attempting to play WTV files recorded by Media Center in Windows Media Player results in a single frame with no sound being shown. The time indicator reflects that the file is being played, but what is shown on the screen does not change unless you manually move to a different location using the scrub bar.
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