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Metal Gear Solid Novelization Break down (Part #2 Tangible Differences)
May 12th, 2009
Finally, Part #2 is just a run down of all of the differences between the Metal Gear Solid game and novel. As mentioned in part #1, author Raymond Benson occasionally deviated or intervened with the core plot, this post is a breakdown of all those changes, large and small. Some changes such as general narrative techniques are discussed in my review of the novel.
Spoilers from the entire series below
Les Enfants Terribles Chapter
The most significant difference between game and novel starts right at the beginning. The very first chapter of the book takes place at Snake's birth; the Les Enfants Terribles project. The United States President is requested to witness the birth at a secret underground bunker in Mexico. Jim Houseman is also present, and the mysterious Dr Clark (ie. Paramedic) is discussing the procedure with Houseman and the President. The President is rather stressed by the whole ordeal. He seems disapproving of the project and states that he inherited it from the former president. The base (located specifically in the Carlsbad area) has been used for experiments before. Regarding the twins, Clark states that "neither is better, one is just dominant". The President chose the dominant twin (Liquid) to stay in America, Dr Clark didn't follow his wishes. The future of the remaining Big Boss cell samples were left in doubt.
Arrival – First Meeting with Ocelot
-the novel depicts Snake taken captive at his home before being brought into meet Colonel Campbell and Naomi on the submarine. This as well as the complete mission briefing is sliced in as Snake's thoughts before being fired towards the missile base.
-Snake requests Master Miller be taken out of retirement to aid him on this mission, the third chapter details the murder of Miller at his home.
-the codec is actually strapped to Snake's wrist, like a watch
-Snake comments on the rats at the facility
-Snake doesn't digest cigarettes in his stomach, rather he steals them from a guard
-Snake takes a Socom pistol in with him though, it also already has a suppressor
-Snake also uses chaff grenades as a method of distraction (irrelevant to the security cameras)
-and has a penlight on his shoulder
-the book name troubled security guard and reoccurring staple Johnny Sasaki, where he isn't named in the game until the credits
-Ocelot actually discusses his first meeting with Big Boss as in MGS3
-brief interludes of Naomi's actions, this occurs several times in the novel, where she cries or thinks to herself, often after Ninja enters and exits the main storyline
-after Ocelot retreats, the (cut scene) sequence with Snake and Ninja is extended significantly, Snake uses his infrared goggles and Snake swinging off girders
-after the battle, the narrative ponders post-traumatic stress and how Snake has improved his senses since the events of the MSX titles
Ocelot Battle – Mantis Battle
-Snake wishes to himself that his sneaking suit would blend into the background; lame MGS4 joke
-the mine detector is now the ArmsTech Pathtracker 3000
-many references to Master Miller drills and techniques, goes into specifics of these techniques and the mentality behind them, another commonly occurring difference in the novel
-in the snowfield, the novel talks about the pain Snake is going through and the frosty weather
-Snake receives the level 3 key card from the gunner in the tank
-extended backstage discussion with Ocelot, Liquid and Raven at the end of the battle
-brief conversation between guards in the Nuclear Warhead Storage Building
-the codec watch has a built in camera that Snake used in the storage building
-Snake receives first call from Master Miller who tells him that he'll need to acquire the Nikita missile launcher
-guard in B4 of Nuclear Storage Building is at his desk, not patrolling
-electrified switchboard is on the left, not right
-the Ninja attack on Otacon's offices is extended, has a bit of dialogue and the guards getting coffee
-Snake takes Pan Card 4 from wounded soldier
-Otacon doesn't hide in locker, he hides in another room
-a reference to Otacon's sister (MGS2) is made
-Meyrl is found complete in her underwear and also has her own sniper rifle
Mantis Battle
As in the graphic novel, the Mantis battle is completely reworked. For starters, the Commander's Room has a different arrangement and a quick cut to Otacon sneaking around preludes the battle. The key difference is how Mantis creates a series of hallucinations for Snake such as making his gun holster feel unbearably hot, tricking Snake with a fake Master Miller and leading Snake into a theme park (Kiddie Land) that he visited in Oregon as a child. This eventually takes Snake into a hall of mirrors area with Big Boss pleading for the deactivation codes and bursting in front of Snake. Snake breaks out of the hallucinations and defeats Mantis by forcing him to multi-task and then pulling his gun from the holster and shooting Mantis, accompanied by silly taunts ("Game Over Freak"). *cringe* *cringe* *cringe*
Mantis then peers into Snakes future and reveals a scene where Snake has a gun in his mouth (MGS4).
Mantis Battle – Hind D Battle
-the layout of the cavern is different
-Snake flashbangs the wolves (they're not called Stun Grenades)
-Snake uses Meryl's sniper rifle instead of retreating to the armory
-once Snake believes he has "defeated" Wolf, he walks to the vase of the Communications Tower to check and is then captured, Meryl's body was taken away later (instead of when Snake returned from the armory, which didn't happen in novel)
-Wolf put her arm in a sling
-Ocelot's torture chamber dialogue is different
-Ocelot says that Johny used to be a technician before brain washed by Mantis (this is reference to his role in MGS4)
-Snake escapes captivity by clinging to the ceiling rather than hiding under the bed/using tomato sauce
-Snake spots two of Donald Anderson's bodies
-Miller pre-emptively spills the beans on a mole within the unit
-Deepthroat warns Snake of the planted bomb rather than Campbell
-Snake finds a rope at the base of the Communication Tower
-alarm goes off at the 5th floor rather than at the entrance to the tower
-page 206 contains a 9/11 reference
-the Hind D battle is surprisingly short 1-2 pages
Elevator Action – Metal Gear Rex
-the lights in the elevator where Snake is ambushed go out
-no codec discussion on weight within the elevator
-Snake exits the elevator at the 8th floor, what ever happened to that broken stairwell?
-Snake spots a parachute on the snowfield
-Sniper Wolf is hiding in a tree, instead of behind it
-Miller doesn't use dates to prove Naomi's narrative about her father is false
-Snake tries to shoot down Vulcan Raven from top of containers with PSG1
-ends up blowing Vulcan up with C4 and Claymore mines that leaked from one of the broken containers
-slight suggestion of the Patriots involvement on p238 "It couldn't be…"
-guesses made with models numbers to the various pieces of Metal Gear Rex
Metal Gear Rex – End
-Snake literally climbs MG Rex with the aid of wheely stairs and jumps from Rex's head to the raised platform by the control centre
-the whole layout of the Control Room is changed, basically as in "final battle", no stairs or rails at all, just an empty room, control centre, moat and Rex
-spotlight from the control room
-Snake has to literally swim around the sludgy moat
-Snake over hears conversation on supposed hostages being held in an underground bunker by guards when heating the key, asks Otacon about it
-he also picks up the Stinger from within the underground base
-Snake also wears heat resistant gloves
-an electronic transmitter is what changes Liquid's voice to Miller's
-no gas released in the control room
-Liquid pilots Rex during the big reveal, the conversation is completely different and not held on the platform
-Snake again adopts "Master Miller tactics" through the battle with Rex
-Snake and Grey Fox have conversation in the hall/entrance to the control room rather than behind a large shipping container
-the Grey Fox sequence is replayed out, in different sequence
-Wires are attached from Meryl to the time bomb
-Snake doesn't recover his sneaking suit, instead taking a fur coat from one of the guards
-After Liquid dies, Otacon appears and they open this hidden bunker with the hostages in by using C4
-Campbell tells Snake that Meryl is actually his daughter (MGS4 reference)
-Corney interplay between Campbell and Snake is added at the end


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I have a nasty tendency to use the same words over and over again without realizing it. Once, when I was first starting to write and actually showed other people, a crit partner pointed out that I'd used the word
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Welcome again to We Have Always Lived in the Kraken, a pop culture blog transmitted directly to you from the belly of the beast. Here in the Notes we'll show you this week's posting schedule, but first, a little Seafood for Thought.
You may have thought you had escaped the Star Wars, but you should just accept by now that there is no escape. In my latest edition of The Anticipated, I discussed the box office bonanza Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakening has been, but over Christmas weekend I realized that while I spent quite a bit of time talking about the worldwide box office, I neglected to go into enough detail about the domestic box office. Why is this important? Well, Star Wars is having quite the effect on not just its own box office, but the total domestic box office for the year as a whole. First, in its release weekend Star Wars helped set the all-time total weekend ticket sales record with $313 million, albeit aided heavily by Thursday previews. This Christmas weekend got no such bump, but still went to even higher levels with a $320 million+ weekend. Aided by six new films opening on Christmas Day, it was a box office bonanza that according to Deadline is likely to make 2015 the highest grossing film year of all time, beating out 2013's $10.919 billion box office, and probably climbing all the way to 11 billion. This is all kinds of crazy, and Star Wars' success makes it even crazier that Disney is still far from the most successful studio this year, with Universal still laying claim to that crown. I can only imagine how much it ticks Disney off that the year it releases the new Star Wars, Avengers 2, two new Pixar films, and so much more, it didn't just fall short, it fell short of Universal, who used dinosaurs, acabellas, Vin Diesel, The NWA, way too many shades of grey, and little yellow minions to dominate the box office in a way we have never seen before from one studio both domestically and worldwide.
But I digress, because like most things now, this is about Star Wars. As of this current writing, Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens is looking at an estimated $546 million box office. That is absurd. The film become the fastest film to reach a billion dollars worldwide as it did so in 12 days (a bit longer than some had expected, but still the fastest). The reason this is important is that, while there are still some doubts about where it may land in terms of overall worldwide box office, there is almost no question this film is going to break all domestic records. Avatar is still holding strong at $760 million, but for only so long at this point. Star Wars is likely heading to the $800 million mark at least, with the distinct possibility that it will be the first movie ever to gross a billion dollars domestically. This also means that there is a chance that this will allow Disney to claw its way past Universal in overall domestic box office (right now Universal stands at roughly $2.4 billion domestically compared to Disney's $2 billion), which would make the the loss worldwide a bit more palatable. So while worldwide there is still a question about how far Star Wars can rise, at least one thing is for sure–domestically Star Wars is unstoppable, and I, for one, welcome our new Star Wars overlords. I'd like to remind them that as a
trusted blogger I could be helpful in rounding up others to toil in their underground lightsaber crystal mines, or wherever else the House of Mouse deems worth toiling!
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We who have always lived in the Kraken are pleased to announce that a new person will have always lived there! Amy "Atomika" Davidson, previously a guest poster, will be joining the staff as a full contributor. We look forward to seeing more regular content from Amy, who brings an exciting and unique voice to our little blog. This is tremendously thrilling for all of us and we can't wait to see what she'll come up with. As befits any new resident of the great beast from whose depths we cry, Amy will receive a company t-shirt, a small room in the monster's aorta, half off Fritata Fridays, and her very own nightmare worm.
Welcome, Amy!
Our holiday slow-down continues. In this last week of 2015, we have two posts scheduled for your reading pleasure:
- TV Roulette is still in rerun limbo, but it ventures forth this time with CBS's Scorpion. Look, this is a show whose pilot episode had people connect a LAN cable from a speeding convertible to a flying airplane, so who the hell knows what is happening at this point.
- Baturdays continues with Detective Comics #37, where Batman saves America from the furr'ners, by building a wall made of his FISTS and making them pay for it ("it" being CRIME). USA! USA! USA!
Stay tuned next week for a week-long examination of the Best of… 2015!
Spotlight on Blogs Past:
This particular feature is going away for a while; our old archives are running low. That said, there will be more archive spotlights in the future when appropriate, so watch this space!
Catch of the Week:
Each and every week the residents here in the Kraken will offer one recommendation for the week that we think you all would enjoy. It might be a movie. It might be a book. Who knows? This is your… Catch of the Week.
David: Look, everyone, I am still in a bit of a Christmas food coma, so I don't know… wait, I can't do that? Fine. In that case, read Adrian Tomine's Killing and Dying. This collection of short graphic novel stories is just the right level of sadness and existential angst to bring everyone down from their (and my) unnaturally good mood from the Christmas season.
Kyu: As December comes to close, so too does my run of podcast recommendations. This week I'll go with one of the first podcasts I ever listened to, Maltin on Movies. This gentle, entertaining 'cast is as pleasantly old-fashioned as its host, film critic Leonard Maltin. (Full disclosure, I took Maltin's class at USC as many times as they would let me. He's great.) Each week Maltin and his younger, jokier foil, comedian Baron Vaughn, talk movies, recommending a sleeper and a mainstream film and dis-recommending a turkey, all along a similar theme (musicals, "based on a true story," movies featuring a particular actor, etc). It's like a warm, friendly conversation about movies right from their living room to your ears. What more could you ask for?
That's it for this week. We hope you continue to find the Kraken to your liking, and that you enjoy your holiday. We here in the belly of the beast have no reprieve, but you do. Make the most of it.


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Adrian Just Wants to Talk Books
Adrian Just Wants to Talk Books
Adrian kept it all casual at a party in Cannes this week. He is not only one of the cutest floppy-haired young actors around, but he consistently proves himself to be one of the most interesting, too. He's an outspoken lifelong environmentalist, and this Sunday the LA Times wrote a whole article about the book club he has with some friends at his LA home. According to the story, they read books such as Don DeLillo's White Noise and Jonathan Safran Foer's Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (both good, btw). While on the surface, a book club is a book club, but reading about a celeb who spends his time getting in passionate discussions about novels as opposed to spending all night at the clubs? Pretty much the most endearing thing ever.
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As the school year winds down, so does the final chapter of the high school sports seasons. With spring sports coming to an end, many of the area's top student athletes from schools all over Southwest Riverside County recently finalized the next step in their journey of playing sports at the college level.
Even though the initial signing date for many collegiate sports is the first Wednesday in February, student athletes that are seniors in high school are still eligible to sign from that day on through Aug. 1 of 2017.
Those that have signed are in fact signing a binding National Letter of Intent with an NCAA or NAIA school, committing in writing to attend that school in exchange for a commitment from the school to receive some form of a scholarship.
The NCAA was formed in 1906 and is a larger association representing bigger schools and universities. NCAA schools are organized into three divisions, D1, D2 and D3.
Division 1 schools are typically the largest universities and compete in a minimum of 14 sports for both males and females. These schools often have world class facilities, attract the top athletes in the country and receive the most media attention. Division 2 schools are smaller than D1 schools and student athletes usually finance their education with a combination of athletic and educational scholarships. Division 3 schools are the smallest of the NCAA institutions. D3 schools are not allowed to offer athletic scholarships.
The NAIA was established in 1937 and is a smaller association. It is made up of smaller 4-year colleges throughout the United States and competitive levels are comparable to NCAA D2 schools.
There are equally talented players in the NAIA and NCAA D2 schools and both have excellent opportunities for education and athletic achievement.
Some high school athletes do go on to play at the NJCAA level, which is also a great accomplishment. The NJCAA is the baby of all the divisions in the U.S., however it is not something to be rejected in the slightest. NJCAA schools are only two years long and most transfer to a 4-year institute (NCAA, NAIA) after their time spent.
The following athletes were reported to the Valley News as having recently signed their National Letter of Intent.
Great Oak High School
Grant Gotuzzo – Arizona State – LAX (NCAA Div. 1)
Kyle Bowser – Slippery Rock – Baseball (NCAA Div. 2)
Carson Seymour – Dartmouth – Baseball (NCAA Div. 1)
Kyle Peppler – Calumet College of St. Joseph, Indiana – Baseball (NAIA)
Hunter Botkin – Calumet College of St. Joseph, Indiana – Baseball (NAIA)
Amanda Constant – Oregon Tech University – Basketball (NAIA)
Tianna Shaw – Cal State Maritime – Basketball (NAIA)
Mckenna Hindson – Cal Baptist – Cheer (NCAA Div. 2)
Taylor Blackburn – Cal Baptist – Cheer (NCAA Div. 2)
Connor Strode – University of San Diego – Football (NCAA Div. 1)
Chandler Davis – St. Johns University, MN – Football (NCAA Div. 3)
Hannah Coutts – Sonoma State – Golf (NCAA Div. 2)
Olivia Ponzio – Long Island University, Brooklyn – Soccer (NCAA Div. 1)
Joshua Lindquist – Concordia University – Soccer (NCAA Div. 1)
Nicole Hattenback – Manhattanville College – Softball (NCAA Div. 3)
Kyra Garcia – San Jose State – Softball (NCAA Div. 1)
Natalie Bishop – Mississippi Valley State University – Softball (NCAA Div. 1)
Kendall Leander – Asbury University, KY – Tennis (NAIA)
Solomon Fountain – Columbia University – Track – Distances (NCAA Div. 1)
Ally Talpash – University of Nebraska – Track – Distances (NCAA Div. 1)
Kiyena Beatty – Washington State University – Track – Distances (NCAA Div. 1)
Sydney Belus – University of Arizona – Track – Distances (NCAA Div. 1)
Justin Eipp – UC Riverside – Track – Distances (NCAA Div. 1)
Nicole Rice – University of Mississippi – Track – Distances (NCAA Div. 1)
Sarah Workman – BYU – Utah – Track – Distances (NCAA Div. 1)
Cassidy Hylton – Naval Academy – Track – Distances (NCAA Div. 1)
Anthony Ruiz – Concordia University – Track – Distances (NCAA Div. 2)
Taylor Hauenstein – UC Santa Cruz – Track – Hurdles – (NCAA Div. 3)
James Nool – Cal State Stanislaus – Track – Sprints (NCAA Div. 2)
Elizabeth Eardly – Lamar University, TX – Volleyball (NCAA Div. 1)
Brynn Sherbert – Rider University, NJ – Volleyball (NCAA Div. 1)
Murrieta Mesa High School
Connor Saludares – Occidental College – Football (NCAA Div. 3)
Bradley Strate – Cal Lutheran – Football (NCAA Div. 3)


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Trying New Old Things
I've thought about getting back into horseback riding off and on over the years. I rode for years growing up. A few weeks ago, I got an email through our school group that riding lessons were being offered through one of our school families.
Here's a pic of me back-in-the-day on my favorite horse, Peanut Butter.
I went and visited the facility and few weeks ago, and today was my first lesson! I was surprised at how nervous I was when I got there. The instructor put me on a sweet Tennessee Walking Horse named Ginger. She was just what I needed–low key, easy going, and very comfortable!
My mom went with me to watch. I wanted her to take a picture but had to show her how my phone worked first. This one was the best. See that little spec over on the right? That's me!
I scheduled my next lesson and hope to continue in to the fall. It's sort of a strange feeling to go back as an adult to something you enjoyed as a child. Have you resurrected something from your childhood as an adult?


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Monday's Maven Sophie Uliano
Monday's Maven
Full Name: SOPHIE ULIANO
Location: Los Angeles
kids: LOLA 9 YRS OLD
One Word that Describes You: Passionate
What makes you smile? Enthusiasm
What is one of your dreams you hope to accomplish soon? To reach more women by having a TV Show
One of Your favorite motherhood moments? Lying on the beach in Hawaii with my husband, our daughter between us, and looking up at the stars at night while holding hands!
What is your guilty pleasure? So many of them – let's start with a very full, very hot bath filled with essential oils (20 gallons of guilty water!)
What do you love most about you? My sense of humor, because I love belly laughing..
Favorite Place? Favorite place to travel is The Big Island, Hawaii
Who is your hero? I have a bunch of heroine's (women I revere) in my life. Most of them are older women who I know personally – women who carry a torch by living their lives beautifully – always with open hands, always have the courage of their convictions. Women who age gracefully and keep an eternally youthful spirit by finding the joy in life.
Your advice to other moms on how to be gorgeously green: Pick just 2 actions that you can take this week – things that you've been thinking about changing for a while, but just haven't got round to it. It can be as simple as buying a reusable travel mug or talking to your kids about conserving water and energy (and why that's important). You don't have to overhaul your entire life, just know that small actions are cumulative and will spur you on to make others. Find your sweet spot for green – it might be in the Kitchen, the school or even your garden.
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RAMSEY CREEK PARK, N.C. -- Record crowds are expected to descend onto Ramsey Creek Park this weekend, as Mecklenburg County opens the park's beach for the summer.
Visitors will see some noticeable changes that the county's Superintendent of Park Operations, Greg Clemmer, said will enhance the experience.
Many visitors and park neighbors complained of heavy traffic, little parking and lack of sidewalks when the beach opened last year for the first time in decades.
"We're trying to work with neighbors and I think we've come to a solution with that," Clemmer said. "We're looking to a very smooth operation."
He said the county installed new surveillance cameras, added 50 new parking spots and decided to continue a CATS shuttle to the park.
Meanwhile, homeowners have placed cones and signs in front of their neighborhood streets to discourage people from driving or parking in front of their homes.
The park's scheduled to open this Saturday at 10 a.m.


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Thanksgiving 2013 is 18 days away from today, Sunday, November 10. Based on my own family experiences, I would imagine a lot of people have already begun the planning and preparation for Thanksgiving dinner.
Growing up, my mother and her sister tended to have a bit of a rivalry. One of the ways it would manifest is the holiday season. We always had Thanksgiving dinner at our house for our family, Aunt Pat and her children, and my grandmother and great-aunt then Christmas Eve dinner for the same crew would be at Aunt Pat's. Consequently, the preparations for Thanksgiving would begin at least a couple of weeks ahead of time by making sure all the good china was cleaned and the silver was polished and ready to go. Mom had various cleaning ladies over the years who would come in once a week to do the basic cleaning chores but I always knew that I was going to be doing cleaning in the week or so prior to the holiday.
Planning the meal itself was not that difficult as the menu did not vary too much from year to year. There would be the turkey of course, turkey gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry relish, green beans, creamed peas, scalloped oysters, and icebox dinner rolls. The main planning was the timing for when the various dishes would be prepared and ready to go. For example, we kids would be tasked to make the cranberry relish on Wednesday night.
After my sister was divorced, she was "adopted" by a family in Derry, NH and would spend Thanksgiving with them. When I got out of the USAF, I also joined them for the holiday. The picture above is from one Thanksgiving in the late '80s. It was a typical year where there were twelve pies to be shared among 10 to 12 adults and 6 to 8 children. Of course, the planning had to include who was going to bake which pies. I think this particular year my sister made mocha-pecan (decadently rich) and pumpkin pies. There were also a couple of other pecan pies, a couple of apple pies as well although I don't remember all the other pie types.
As with many families, there were always stories from earlier Thanksgivings where things might not have gone quite so well. Like the year when Judi, the mother of this family, and my sister sampled the wine as they were doing the cooking through the morning and afternoon. They were both well on the way to completing the cooking and having a bit too much to drink when they discovered the turkey had never been put in the oven. The meal that year occurred in two phases with the actual bird being eaten a bit later in the evening than anticipated.
The turkey preparation is obviously one of the major components of Thanksgiving. Do you get a fresh turkey or frozen? If frozen, how much lead time do you give yourself to let the turkey defrost? Are you going to bake the turkey in the oven or will you deep fry it? I will say that the one time I had a deep fried turkey it was about the moistest and best tasting I have ever had. This was the Thanksgiving I spent with a first cousin in Albany, GA (I was living in Montgomery, AL at the time – the picture of me with the cockatiel on my head is from this Thanksgiving.)
My first Thanksgiving when I was stationed in Hawai'i, a friend was house-sitting a beautiful home in Aiea, well up the side of the mountain. That was the first year I was drafted to carve the bird, a task I have been given a few more times over the years. One of the preparation tasks is to assure your knives are sharp and ready to go so that you may have those nice, clean slices of dark and light meat like in the pictures. Otherwise, the carver may get a bit frustrated trying to carve the turkey and make it look pretty and winding up with a lot more scrap pieces than nice, clean slices.
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Building Effective Relationships in Start-up Businesses
New "start-up" businesses are said to be the key to future prosperity in the world. Businesses that have been around for 25 years or less already account for over 50% of all employees in the US for example. These are not only startups of course but they are nonetheless young companies which have a "startup feel" to them. Add to this that startups are often a "hot-bed" for new innovation and technology and that they are frequently substantially changing the way that the world will operate in the future, we should probably pay more attention to who can work most successfully in a startup or young company climate and how they can best build relationships, especially among the founders.
It is often the case that only one entrepreneurial person conceives the idea on which the startup will be based and it is therefore not uncommon for the idea generator to commence the start-up build alone and without partners. This can work quite successfully for a while, especially if the team is small and the sole entrepreneur's wish is to preserve the "seed" cash they have raised to get started. However, as time goes by, it is also common for a founder to feel lonely and feel they his or her skills are being stretched very thinly. In this situation the search for one or even two co-founders may commence in earnest, even if it means giving up some ownership and control.
As the chart below indicates on the left, in this sole entrepreneur or pre-partnership phase the feeling of most entrepreneurs is often one of loneliness or isolation and there is a wish to get more external help to fill the apparent gap. However, before any entrepreneur brings one or two partners on board it is critical to identify the real needs of the business, what the focus should be, what goals should be set and what skills are most in need. Let's therefore now look more closely at what is needed in all four phases that are identified in the chart below:
1. The pre-partnership phase
New partners are often brought on board to a startup with little pre-planning and effort to ensure that there will be a good long-term fit. The better approach is therefore to identify exactly what is needed both in terms of the business and the personal fit up front and to do this with a high level of precision. This means that a partner should be selected based on extensive research for "best-fit" (and not on pure empathy terms) using objective critical thinking. If necessary, external advice can be sought to get the right result, as different perspectives can be extremely helpful in this situation. In the final analysis the more care taken here the better to ensure that significant relationship problems are avoided later.
2. The Early partnering stage
Once a new partner(s) is on board there is often a sense of relief on the part of the original founder and a "honeymoon period" will prevail for a while. In this sense the feeling is usually optimistic or even idealistic and the partnership will appear to be a little like getting married (throwing two or more lives almost wholly together). Despite this apparent harmony, it is still important to set boundaries between partners at this stage, especially in terms of what each person's values are and what they want them to be for the business. This is often best done with a candid discussion and written goals and targets for each person, which are then followed up upon in a disciplined manner.
3. The High Energy/Effort stage
A new partner(s) will often quickly mean that a business starts to experience much higher levels of energy and effort as two heads (or more) are better than one and a lot more work can get done. This can be very positive and energizing individually, but it may also mean that business partners drift apart and the actual workload starts to skew (or is perceived to skew) more towards one partner than another. In such cases, although we want to ensure that each partner has the independence and space to get their job done, communication also needs to be much more regular so that flexibility can be maintained. For the most part this can be done by paying greater attention to planning and organizing of tasks and projects to ensure that a fair split of the workload can be achieved (and burnout of one or both partners avoided).
4. The Fast Growing/Painful phase
Assuming that a partnership survives to this fourth phase relatively unscathed, there will usually come a point when the partners start to experience high growth or success but disagree on how to handle it. This can often be worked out with care but it can bring great stress to partner relationships. Feelings in one or more partners can be high levels of frustration or a feeling that new approaches are needed. Rather than to "fight this out" it is often better here to seek external help in the form of third-party mentors, coaches or other experienced individuals who can take an independent and dispassionate view. They can then focus conversations on more strategic rather than tactical issues and ask deeper questions that encourage partners to listen more and come to new and different conclusions (and often ones which are best achieved by compromise and collaboration).
We are not suggesting that bringing in one or more partners is ever easy. But if original founders recognize that there are different phases to this process, all requiring different approaches and skills, the chances of the partnerships working out are considerably improved.


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New Delhi, Feb 12: In the backdrop of the continuing protest and hunger strike at JNU against its 2016 admission notification for MPhil/PhD courses at central universities, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has now announced some relaxation at the preliminary qualifying stage for candidates of reserved categories like SC, ST and OBC.
The JNU administration on Saturday uploaded a Clarification from UGC reg MPhil/PhD procedure on its website.
As per the document, at the preliminary stage out of the 3-stage admission process for MPhil and PhD, reserve categories students will get some relaxation. The preliminary stage is qualifying stage where a student has to earn 50% marks to enter the second stage (Descriptive Written test) and third stage (Viva-voce).
"Preliminary Test will be qualifying in nature and General Category candidates will require 50 percent marks to move to the Part B/C. SC/ST/PwD candidates will get 30 percent relaxation over the qualifying marks (i.e. 35%) and OBC candidates will get 10 percent relaxation over the qualifying marks (i.e. 45%)," said UGC in the clarification.
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Around one dozen students are on hunger strike at JNU against the UGC notification.


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Please be informed that with AIP Russia AIRAC AMDT 13/14, effective 11-December-2014 at 00:00 UTC, the following airspaces are changed:
1. - Norilsk FIR (UOOO) is withdrawn, and the airspace is merged with Krasnoyarsk FIR (UNKL).
2. - Tiksi FIR (UEST) is withdrawn, and the airspace is merged with Yakutsk FIR (UEEE).
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Oasis Centre Wedding
Allie & Mike totally lucked out for their wedding day at the oasis Centre in Edmonton. We had a perfectly beautiful fall day for their November 1st wedding with nice (for Edmonton!) autumn temperatures, some sunshine and some lingering fall colours on the leaves blowing around. After the ceremony inside at the Oasis Centre, we went outside for family and wedding party photos in the beautiful gardens behind the venue. Any time of year, this garden is a beautiful spot for photos. Allie had such a gorgeous dress and I am still swooning over Mike in his tux. I love a classic black tux with a bowtie… reminds me of New York City weddings (yup, think Mr Big from Sex and the City!). I love Allie's hot pink shoes so we just had to show them off for a few photos. I have a small obsession with pretty shoes that I'll never be able to wear, but I will admire them from afar on my lovely brides! Allie & Mike look so happy here, snuggled together (partly for warmth too I'm sure!). It really was a perfect day! Interestingly enough I was back at the Oasis Centre the following day helping with another wedding and the switch for winter was turned on over night… Mother Nature seems to have given her approval for Allie & Mike's wedding by holding off the snow storm just for them! Congratulations Allie & Mike! See the whole wedding here!


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Royal Palace
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Royal Palace Bijapur Reviews
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Dec 02, 2005
This was the only restaurant that we could find in town that had a menu. Eveywhere else just did "meals", by which they meant thalis. Actually, we were happy to have a "meal" for lunch, but in the evening we preferred to have a choice of what we were getting.
The Royal Palace is located in the centre of town, just to the south-west of the market. It has quite a wide-ranging menu (I think that it might have even had some "Chinese" dishes on the menu, but we didn't try them). The food is a little salty, but the paneer is very good indeed, and the food generally very tasty.
To add to the fun of going to this place, the owner treated us like celebrities, particularly on our second and subsequent visits. When we divulged that we were leaving the next day, he disappeared and then came back with a hastily-concoted visitors' book, written in the back page of a notebook that they must have had lying around.
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Sunset Dining at Vineyard (For Singles Age 35-45)
Back by popular demand! Experience the thrill of connecting and learning about someone for the first time all over again with our guaranteed rotation program where all participants are ensured to have ample opportunities to interact with each other.
Nestled amidst the verdant greenscape of HortPark, Singapore, Vineyard showcases the rich hearty flavours of French cuisine bourgeois. With picturesque view, serene ambience and great company, indulge in a tantalizing 3-course meal lovingly cherry-picked by the Head Chef at Vineyard!
What to Expect
• Delectable 3-course meal handpicked by the Head Chef at Vineyard.
• 1-1 interaction with guaranteed rotations.
• Envelop yourself in the serene nature of HortPark.
• Facilitation as well as secret admiration and matching by certified dating practitioners.
• Minimum 12 participants.
• Gender ratio of 50/50 to 60/40.
About Vineyard
Vineyard is a charming French restaurant nestled amidst the verdant greenscape of HortPark, Singapore, where every visit is a feast for the senses. Each meal is delicious and lovingly-prepared, served on beautifully aged-wood tables surrounded by nature; or enjoy a glass of wine on our patio, beautifully accented by a reflecting pool that mirrors the beauty of the setting sun.
Registration and Payment
• Ticket is only $59 nett.
• Payment can be made throughMasterCard, VISA or bank transfer.
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• Refer 1 to 2 friends, receive $5 rebate each at the end of the event.
• Refer 3 friends or more, receive $10 rebate each!
Terms and Conditions
• Event is opened to all Singaporeans, Singapore PR and Employment Pass holders who are registered single under the Singapore Registry of Marriage.
• Must be aged 35 to 45.
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Vasco da Gama is the debut release by Jeff Düngfelder aka Ümlaut. It is music of exploratory thought, influenced by his multicultural neighborhood in Queens, New York City. Born of an ever expanding inner journey, mystery and chance mixed with dissonance, memory and imperfection carve a singular path throughout his songs. Using computer-as-instrument, and patching together fragments of sounds, textures and a warm palette of noise, a richly layered experience initiates a journey to an unknown. An amalgam of found acoustics tweaks the listener's imagination, opening it to reflection and discovery. Careful and deliberate manipulation of sound seamlessly juxtaposes the digital world with field recordings merging the universal with the personal. Thinking becomes the means of travel.
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Lush gardens, tall glass windows and a sweeping staircase are signature of Plenty Ranges. Perfect photographic settings, an intimate retreat for the bridal party and the finest cuisine are all part of our service. Whether you're opting for a cocktail party celebration or a formal sit down affair, the venue's five beautifully appointed function rooms, suitable for 50-500 guests, offer the ability to accommodate almost any style and size wedding. The garden and courtyard provide a perfect backdrop for a ceremony, reception, picture perfect photographs and pre-dinner drinks.
Plenty Ranges' wedding packages can be tailored for each couple to ensure your every need is met and ideally suited to your budget. Plenty Ranges' dedicated and professional team has a commitment to quality and service that is second to none.
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Your honest interactions with customers are critical to your content marketing success. So, please don't make the mistake that this get rich quick marketing vendor program made with their fake 'live attendant.'
This lame attempt at artificial online intelligence was amusing, but appalling.
I was awake late one night not too long ago and wound up on a marketing product site that didn't want to let me go. Up popped the following dialogue between the fictional Lacey and my canine alter ego. Her enthusiasm for her product never flagged in spite of my devious doggy replies.
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Macanudo®, America's best-selling premium cigar, announces today that Robert Cowan of Commack, NY has won the grand prize in the brand's national "Big Drive" sweepstakes.
Robert, who entered into the contest by purchasing Macanudo cigars from JRCigar.com, won a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro by choosing the key that opened the car. In winning the muscle car, Robert became the envy of fellow contestants who were randomly selected from online cigar retailers. They are: George Castellese, Sugar Grove, IL (Cigars International); David Nygaard, Astoria, OR, (Famous Smoke Shop); Jeff Diedrich, Frisco, TX (Mike's Cigars); Brij Patel, Marietta, GA (Best Cigar Prices); Fred Steinberg, Boca Raton, FL (Thompson Cigar). Gustavo Rosales, Ft. Lauderdale, FL was randomly selected through online entries to Macanudo.com.
The Camaro boasts an array of amenities and enough horsepower to leave other hotrods in the dust.
Gus Martinez, director of marketing for Macanudo said, "The Macanudo Big Drive sweepstakes brings together two great passions, cigars and muscle cars, and has given us the opportunity to deliver an unparalleled VIP experience. For these devoted Macanudo fans who enjoy cars as much as they enjoy their cigars, this trip is one they'll never forget."
Robert looks forward to taking the smokin' hot muscle car for a celebratory spin when he returns to Commack, NY. He said, "I always smoke Macanudo during special occasions, so I'm lighting up one now to celebrate my victory and will definitely do so again when the car gets delivered to me in Long Island."
As part of the Big Drive sweepstakes, the contestants and their guests were treated to an all-expense paid weekend at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. While in Sin City, they were wined and dined by the Macanudo brand team, and savored Macanudos at cigar-friendly hotspots in Vegas.
For additional photos of the Macanudo Big Drive contest, please visit the brand's Facebook and Twitter channels.
About Macanudo Cigars
Since their introduction in 1968, Macanudo cigars have been a favorite among premium cigar connoisseurs. The brand continues to be the best selling premium cigar brand in the U.S. and also sells in more than 90 countries worldwide. In addition to the base brand of Macanudo cigars, the brand also features these collections: Macanudo Maduro, Macanudo Robust, Macanudo Gold Label, Macanudo Vintage, Macanudo 1968 and Macanudo Estate Reserve.
About General Cigar Company
General Cigar Co. is the leading manufacturer and marketer of handcrafted cigars for the premium market. Committed to delivering cigars of the finest quality, General Cigar's skilled artisans produce Macanudo, Cohiba®, La Gloria Cubana®, Partagas®, CAO®, Punch®, Hoyo de Monterrey®, Excalibur® and several other leading premium brands in the company's Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan factories. In addition, the company cultivates proprietary tobacco which is used exclusively in its blends and has a dedicated R&D practice that develops new varieties of tobacco and revitalizes vintage seeds. General Cigar also operates Club Macanudo®, a cigar bar in New York City. In 2010, General Cigar entered into a joint venture agreement with Plasencia Group. Based in Richmond, VA, General Cigar sells through tobacconists nationwide and exports select products to 62 countries. For more information, please visit www.cigarworld.com.


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General Assistance is a hand up not a hand out. The General Assistance Program provides help to eligible Machias resident's who do not have enough money for current basic needs such as rent/mortgage, food, heating fuel, non-elective medical needs and other goods or services essential to maintain themselves or their families. The Town of Machias is committed to assisting people to become self sufficient and contributing to the community, through employment and education.
Who Qualifies for General Assistance?
Individuals and families may be eligible for help from this fund if your living costs are more than the money you currently have or if your expenses are higher than the income you can earn.
How to Apply for General Assistance
All of the adults in the household must fill out a General Assistance Application and make an appointment with the Town Manager. The Town Manager will interview all of the adults in the household and complete an application.
General Assistance Application
General Assistance Informational Packet
Applicants must provide proof of identification for themselves and all household members (i.e. driver's license, birth certificate, social security card, etc.). Proof of all household income must also be provided. Income and financial resources are not limited to net wages from jobs. Additional income sources include:
- Cash on hand
- Income tax refunds
- Unemployment benefits
- Child support benefits
- TANF benefits
- Social Security Benefits
- SSI / SSDI Disability benefits
- Checking / Savings
- Veteran's pensions
- Rental income
- Loans
- Worker's compensation
- Savings bonds
- Trust funds annuity
- Life insurance policies
- Retirement accounts
- School loans
- Financial resources
- Car / Recreational vehicles
- Real estate holdings
Applicants must also supply:
- Proof of current expenses
- Name of Landlord and lease agreement
- Current eviction or disconnection notice
- Statement from a doctor (if you are unable to work)
- Applicants are required to seek any and all resources that would reduce their need for
General Assistance. Resources include:
- Benefits such as SSD, SSDI
- DHHS benefits (SNAP, MaineCare, TANF, and Aspire)
- Heating assistance
- Child Support
- Money from others or bills paid by others on your behalf
- Lump sum payments, such as Workers' Compensation or SSI
- Financial aid for school
- Land claim settlements
We will issue you a written decision as to your eligibility within 24 hours after you apply and we will promptly furnish any assistance for which you are determined eligible within our guidelines. However, please be aware that if you have not furnished sufficient information (including verification required) to enable us to determine your eligibility, we must consider your application incomplete and find you ineligible for any assistance until you reapply with adequate information. You can reapply at any time.
General Assistance law requires that able-bodied individuals participate in a work program as a condition of receiving financial assistance. Participants must complete a weekly JobSearch/Employment Verification form.
Emergency Assistance Program
Emergency Assistance provides benefits to families with children in some situations when the family is threatened by destitution or homelessness due to an emergency situation. These situations include fire, other natural disasters, termination of utility service, evictions, or lack of adequate shelter.
For More information: Family Independence, An Office of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
Additional services maybe available throughout Washington County please click link below for list of services: Maine Families – Washington County


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Why Buy a Road Bike?
Road bikes are the sports cars of the bicycle world. They go fast and handle great in the paved world. Though there is a price to be paid for this performance, many people still choose road bikes for their lightweight speed, efficiency and fun. This article will give you an overview of the many advantages road bikes have over types of bikes, as well as a look into the different styles and uses that make up the road bike family.
Read the primer material here to learn the basics and feel free to call with any questions. Even better, visit our store to see the different models, learn about the many recent improvements that make road bikes more fun than ever, and take some for a spin to feel the wonderful rides for yourself. We highly encourage test-rides!
Road Bike Advantages
Road bikes, in the broadest sense, share several traits that unite their different subsections and separate them from mountain bikes, hybrids and cruisers. Speed, lightweight frames and efficiency are the three traits that define this category of bikes. These things are not important only to road bikes, obviously. However, road bikes do the best job of maximizing each of these qualities.
While fast is a relative term, road bikes take top honors when compared against any other style of bike. The large diameter wheels with narrow tires are the biggest contributor to a road bike's swiftness. Wheels and tires are light, aerodynamic and smooth, designed to roll you down the road with as little drag as possible. Mountain bikes with their heavy, lugged tires and mixed-surface design can't keep up. Same with hybrids, comfort or cruiser bikes, whose wheels and tires are built with more bump absorption or durability in mind. It is the difference in going for a run in lightweight running shoes vs. hiking boots.
Light weight
Put simply, road bikes can be made very light, because they are designed for performance only on hard, smooth surfaces. It does not matter whether it is concrete or asphalt—a road bike is not built to jump over logs, ride down rocky paths or through sand and gravel. Other bikes that are have to have greater durability built into them in order not to leave a rider stranded on a mountain trail with a broken bike. Road bikes, however, see such consistently smooth roadways that they can be trimmed down to the barest minimum weight.
Combining fast wheels and lightweight construction with a purposeful, athletic, forward-leaning position create a very efficient package. The wheels generate little drag. The light frame and components don't weigh a rider down. A rider leans into the wind, rather than sitting upright like a sail and has multiple hand positions to stay comfortable for a long time. These things combine to create a highly efficient, human powered package. A road bike will whisk you down the road like no other.
Fast, light and efficient are all traits of modern road bikes, though all bike designs are not the same.
Basic Road Bike Style Terminology
Road bikes, as a collection, are made up of many different styles for different purposes. They may be hard to differentiate at first, since they all look the same in terms of wheel size, drop bars and skinny-ish tires. The relatively small differences there are allow a bike to perform optimally in a specific set of circumstances. One style of bike may also be a good choice for a couple different uses. Here's a look at some of the larger categories of road bikes.
Racing or Sport
These bikes are what most people envision when the term "road bike" comes up. Light frames made of carbon fiber, aluminum, titanium or steel are combined with drop bars, fast wheels and a wide range of gearing to create a classic road machine. Sport bikes are used for everything! Leisure rides, general exercise, charity rides, centuries, commuting and racing (of course) are all within the scope of this design.
Riders who take overnight (or longer) bicycle tours appreciate a few key differences their bikes have. Frames have special fittings to accommodate racks for luggage, as well as a more relaxed design better for covering the miles than ripping around corners. Wheels and tires are wider and stronger to handle the added weight of the gear and add long-haul reliability. Touring bikes, though not as light and sporty, make a good choice for longer rides due to their added comfort or for commuting, because of their luggage and durability.
Not all that different from Touring bikes, cyclocross bikes have wider, knobby tires designed for racing on a combination of dirt paths, grass and asphalt. Lighter than mountain bikes and not typically set up for racks and luggage, a cyclocross bike can be a perfect commuter bike.
Time Trial/Triathlon
The most aerodynamic of all road bikes, a TT/Tri bike has an accentuated, airfoil-shaped frame, deep-section aero wheels and special handlebars that allow a rider to lean farther forward. Intended for going as fast as possible in a straight line, these are the most purpose-specific bikes you will find. The position they put the rider in, the tall gearing and more fragile nature make them less suited for leisure riding or commuting.
Flat Bar
In recent years, flat bar road bikes have become very popular as an alternative to a traditional racing or sport bike. They share all the same attributes of a racing bike, but have a flat, mountain bike style bar to allow a somewhat more upright riding position. The distinction between these bikes and hybrids is fairly small. Generally, flat bar road bikes have no suspension and are more stripped down for light weight than a hybrid is. However, if the definition of hybrid is "flat bars and road bike wheels," then flat bar road bikes would be included. Regardless, the added comfort and control the flat bar offers strikes a perfect balance for many riders and doesn't give up much in performance to a sport bike with drop handlebars.
Road Bike Frame Materials
Road bikes are made from the widest variety of materials. You will see frames made from steel, aluminum and possibly carbon fiber, depending on the price range you are looking at. Each material has its advantages and historical disadvantages. Refined designs and modern methods of construction have allowed greater parity between materials in recent years. It is now possible to find light and strong bikes with great ride qualities made from each material. In your shopping, you may find you prefer how one frame material rides. It really doesn't matter which it is, as long as it appeals to you and your riding.
Road Bike Gearing
One of the greatest advances in bicycles in the past few years has been the wide range of gearing available. Many riders returning to the sport recall "It was so hard to get up the hills!" or "I always had trouble moving the lever to the right spot and the bike would forever make this clacking or grinding noise." Here are the two things you need to know about gearing on a modern bicycle.
First, the gear range on many road bikes is huge! Regardless of how many specific gears a bike has, the lowest will allow you to ascend hills with ease and allow you to cruise as fast as you want going down. You can tackle any terrain while staying seated, pedal at the rate that is right for you and not feel limited at all.
Second, while 21 (or more!!!) gears may sound daunting, moving through the selection is easier than ever before. Shifters for front and rear are "indexed" and will pop or lock into gear without any grinding or alarming noises. Shifting gear to gear is a click-click-click process much more like shifting a modern car—you put the lever in the right spot and the drivetrain does the rest.
Drivetrain parts come in a wide range of models from several manufacturers. As you spend more, you will get more durable, lighter components with more possible gear combinations. For casual riding, you won't need to have 30+ gears, though an enthusiast may prefer to have those options.
Go Ride Your Bike!
With so many things going for modern road bikes, it is easy to see why they are such a popular choice. Whether it is riding on weekends with friends, regional racing or taking a tour across many state lines, a road bike will get you where you want to be quickly and efficiently.
We look forward to showing you our various lines of road bikes and helping you find one that suits your needs perfectly. Come on down for a test ride!


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In the fast paced smartphone market, where tariff plans are becoming cheaper and cheaper, all telecom service providers are banking on the side to provide their dedicated subscribers a better perks and facilities. Now Videocon Mobile Service in the similar way has released their latest international plan that offers a great benefit to the users who makes a frequent calls to USA and Canada.
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Calling it the ILD (International Long Distance) Pack, Videocon assures users up 98% discount on the call rates to USA and Canada. Initially, the rates per minute was Rs 6.40 while with the new pack launched by Videocon, the same rate can be reduced to less than 10paise per minute. In fact has made international calling even cheaper than local calls.
This could possible be the cheapest plan for international callers. The ILD voucher is available for both new and existing subscribers. To go into the details, the pack will offer Videocon Mobile Service users up to 1000 minutes of calls to USA and Canada at nominal price of Rs 105 for existing customer and Rs 135 for new users. The validity of the pack will last for 4 weeks.
On the launch event, Arvind Bali, Director & CEO, Videocon elecommunications Ltd. said, "Videocon Mobile Services is engaged in bringing the best tariff offers to its consumers and this US and Canada ILD Pack is a part of the brand's commitment of the same. With this pack we are offering unmatched and most economical International long distance calling (ILD) to our subscribers at tariffs which will be cheaper than even local calling."
Further he added, "Our promise remains of bringing exciting avenues of consumer delights which will help us in associating more consumers with the brand. Vistas like this will help us in spreading our network presence across the telecom circles where we are operational and extending our market share. This is a never before and never after proposition and yet another first one from Videocon Mobile Services".
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PodCastle Miniature 65: Blood Willows
Read by Vashtriel Bloodfrost (Follow him on Twitter: @Vbloodfrost)
Originally published in Flash Fiction Online. Read it here!
"Bug bite?"
"It's been like this for three days. I've been nauseous, but I thought it was the twins." She picked at the bump with her fingernail and winced.
"Well that's why it hasn't gone away. You're picking at it," he scolded, laughing and grabbing her hand.
There was a dot of blood on her fingernail. He wiped it away and opened the medicine cabinet to look for a bandage. When he turned around, Mara was crying.
A blood willow sapling was growing from her hip.
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The Northend Greenway is proud to announce the first ever Harrisonburg Winter Sprinter: Bicycle Scavenger Hunt and Movie Night! Come out and support efforts to increase bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in Harrisonburg! The event features a bicycle scavenger hunt designed to challenge you to find the best way to get around Harrisonburg on your bike, [&he... Read on »
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Thursday, November 12 5-7PM Three Notch'd Brewing Company 241 East Market Street Hburg We are delighted to invite you to our Northend Greenway Fall event. While we (and the City and the selected contractor) have been busy moving the Greenway forward and while we are getting closer and closer to the construction stage, it isn't [&he... Read on »
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Chocolate Gingerbread Recipe Mix in a large bowl one cupful of molasses, half a cupful of sour milk or cream, one teaspoonful of ginger, one of cinnamon, half a teaspoonful of salt. Dissolve one teaspoonful of soda in a teaspoonful of cold water; add this and two tablespoonfuls of melted butter to the mixture. Now stir in two cupfuls of sifted... Read more »
Butter Biscuit Recipe One pint each milk and emptins, laid into flour, in sponge; next morning add one pound butter melted, not hot, and knead into as much flower as will with another pint of warmed milk, be of a sufficient consistance to make soft–some melt the butter in the milk. Read more »
Lemon Pudding Recipe Take a quarter of a pound of almonds, three quarters of a pound of sugar, beat and searc'd, half a pound of butter; beat the almonds with a little rose-water, grate the rinds of two lemons, beat eleven eggs, leave out two whites, melt the butter an stir it in; when the oven is ready mix all these well together, with... Read more »
Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Recipe Base: 2 c Vanilla wafer crumbs 6 tb Margarine, melted Body: 1 ea 14-ounce bag caramels 1 cn 5-ounce evaporated milk 1 c Chopped pecans, toasted 2 pk 8-ounce cream cheese, soften 1/2 c Sugar 1 ts Vanilla 2 ea Eggs 1/2 c Semi-sweet chocolate pieces Base: Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of... Read more »
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