text: After four month of hacking, I'm very happy to release the next major version of FAI before I'm going on vacation. FAI is a non interactive system to install a Debian GNU/Linux operating system on a PC cluster. You can take one or more virgin PCs, turn on the power and after a few minutes Linux is installed, configured and running on the whole cluster, without any interaction necessary. Thus it's a scalable method for installing and updating a cluster unattended with little effort involved. FAI uses the Debian distribution and a collection of shell- and Perl-scripts for the installation process. Changes to the configuration files of the operating system are made by cfengine, shell and Perl scripts. Using FAI, an unattended and fully automated installation of a Linux cluster which consists of 16 dual Pentium PC's and a beowulf cluster with 20 1GHz AMD nodes was performed. FAI's target group are system administrators how have to install Debian onto one or even hundreds of computers. Because it's a general purpose installation tool, it can be used for installing a beowulf cluster, a rendering farm, a web server farm or a linux laboratory or a classroom. Also large-scale linux networks with different hardware and different installation requirements are easy to establish using FAI. These are some major changes I made: - added fcopy and ftar commands for easy copying files and extracting archives - kernel 2.2.19 support - less cfengine scripts, more shell scripts - FAI is now more portable, tests on SUN Sparc went well - package_config can use dpkg --get-selections format - log file saving via rcp or scp - much better manual - new description of all classes available - new cvs location (now at cvs.debian.org) - the log files of two sample installations with FAI 2.0 are available on the FAI homepage. - beowulf cluster support And a lot of other things changed, so have a look at the changelog file below. Many thanks to all, who gave bug reports, suggestions how to enhance FAI or other feedback. The main change is, that FAI is now an official Debian package. It's available on all Debian mirrors or FAI's homepage: http://www.informatik.uni-koeln.de/fai Thomas -- Thomas ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas Lange Institut fuer Informatik mailto:lange at informatik.Uni-Koeln.DE Universitaet zu Koeln Pohligstr. 1 Telefon: +49 221 470 5303 50969 Koeln Fax : +49 221 470 5317 1024D/AB9B66FD AEA6 A8C1 BD8E 67C4 8EF6 8BCA DC13 E54E AB9B 66FD ----------------------------------------------------------------------


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At the time of difficulty when sleeping
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On completion of wudu
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Intention of having relations with wife
Upon emission of sperm
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When fearing the enemy
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Dua for the Night of Qadr (Power)
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When something is lost
When one talks too fast
When eating new fruit of the season
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Dua for rain
When one sees heavy clouds
At the time of rain
When the rain exceeds the limits
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Talbiya of Hajj
Dua to be read at Arafat
While making Tawaaf
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For Morning & Evening
Dua to be recited in the morning
أَصْبَـحْـنا وَأَصْبَـحْ المُـلكُ للَّهِ رَبِّ العـالَمـين ، اللّهُـمَّ إِنِّـي أسْـأَلُـكَ خَـيْرَ هـذا الـيَوْم ، فَـتْحَهُ ، وَنَصْـرَهُ ، وَنـورَهُ وَبَـرَكَتَـهُ ، وَهُـداهُ ، وَأَعـوذُ بِـكَ مِـنْ شَـرِّ ما فـيهِ وَشَـرِّ ما بَعْـدَه
The morning has come to me and the whole universe belongs to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, O Allah, I ask of you the good of the day, it's success and aid and it's nur (celestial light) and barakaat (blessings) and seek hidayah (guidance) and seek refuge from the evil in it (this day) and from the evil of that which is to come later.
(Hisn from Abu Dawood)
Alternatively, recite this dua
اللّهُـمَّ بِكَ أَصْـبَحْنا وَبِكَ أَمْسَـينا ، وَبِكَ نَحْـيا وَبِكَ نَمُـوتُ وَإِلَـيْكَ المَصِيْر
O Allah we enter the day time and the evening and die with your Qudrat (power) and to You do we return.
When the sun rises recite
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَقَالَنَا يَوْمَنَا هَذَا وَلَمْ يُهْلِكْنَا بِذُنُوبِنَا (مُسْلِمْ)
All praise be to Allah who has forgiven us today and not destroyed us due to our sin.
In the evening recite
أَمْسَيْنَا وَأَمْسَى الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذِهِ اللَّيْلَةَ فَتْحَهَا وَنَصْرَهَا وَنُورَهَا وَبَرَكَتَهَا وَهُدَاهَا وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا فِيهَا وَشَرِّ مَا بَعْدَهَا
The evening has come to me and the whole universe belongs to Allah who is The Lord of the worlds. O Allah, I ask of you the good of the night, it's success and aid and its nur (celestial light) and barakaat (blessings) and seek hidayat (guidance) and refuge from the evil of this night and the evil that is to come later.
(Abu Dawood)
Alternatively recite this
اللَّهُمَّ بِكَ أَمْسَيْنَا وَبِكَ أَصْبَحْنَا وَبِكَ نَحْيَا وَبِكَ نَمُوتُ وَإِلَيْكَ النُّشُورُ
O Allah we enter the night and the day and live and die with Your Qudrat (strength) and to You do we return.
After the expiry of Maghrib time, recite this dua
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّ هَذَا إِقْبَالُ لَيْلِكَ وَإِدْبَارُ نَهَارِكَ وَأَصْوَاتُ دُعَاتِكَ فَاغْفِرْ لِي
O Allah, this is the time of the coming of the night and the passing of the day and the voices of those calling You to forgive us.
Other supplications to be recited in the morning & evenings
Uthman (R.A.) reported that Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) has said that (nothing will harm) the servant who recites these words three times every morning and evening.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
We have made (started) the morning (and night) in whose Name nothing in the skies and the earth can harm and He is the All-hearing, the All-knowing.
It is narrated by Abu Dawood that if one recites this dua in the morning, no unforeseen calamity will come to him.
Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) said that if a person recites three ayats of Surah Rum (Para 21) and if he misses his normal recitation of the day, he will still be rewarded for it. This applies to the night as well.
فَسُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ حِينَ تُمْسُونَ وَحِينَ تُصْبِحُونَ * وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَعَشِيًّا وَحِينَ تُظْهِرُونَ * يُخْرِجُ الْحَيَّ مِنَ الْمَيِّتِ وَيُخْرِجُ الْمَيِّتَ مِنَ الْحَيِّ وَيُحْيِي الْأَرْضَ بَعْدَ مَوْتِهَا وَكَذَلِكَ تُخْرَجُونَ
"So remember Allah in the evening and the morning. To him is the praise in the Heavens and the Earth and in the last hours and when it is noon. He brings forth the living from the dead and the dead from the living and He revives the earth after it is dead. And even so you shall be brought forth".
Abu Huraira (R.A) narrated that Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) said that whosoever reads the beginning of Surah Mo'min (para 24) and Ayatul-Qursi in the morning, then he will be protected from calamaties and ploys till the evening and whosoever recites these in the evenings, will be protected from calamities and ploys till the morning.
حم * تَنزِيلُ الْكِتَابِ مِنَ اللَّهِ الْعَزِيزِ الْعَلِيمِ * غَافِرِ الذَّنبِ وَقَابِلِ التَّوْبِ شَدِيدِ الْعِقَابِ ذِي الطَّوْلِ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ إِلَيْهِ الْمَصِيرُ
"Ha. Meem, The sending down of this book is from Allah who is the All-Mighty, the All-Knowing, The Forgiver of sins and the Acceptor of repentance, Severe in retribution, Bountiful there is no ilah but He, Unto Him is our return".
اللَّهُ لاَ إِلَـهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ لاَ تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلاَ نَوْمٌ لَّهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ مَن ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُ إِلاَّ بِإِذْنِهِ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ وَلاَ يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلاَّ بِمَا شَاءَ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ وَلاَ يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ
Allah! There is no ilah (deity worthy of worship) but He The Living, The Eternal One. Neither slumber, nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belonges whatever is in the Heavens and on the earth. Who is he that can intercede with Him but by His permission? He knows what is before and what is behind them. They encompass nothing of His knowledge which He will. His Throne extends over the Heavens and the Earth, and the preservation of both does not weary Him. He is the Exalted The Immense One.
(Qur'an 2:255)
Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) stated that a person who has recited (the underlying) in the morning, he has pleased (praised, glorified) Allah for His favours of the morning, and if he has done so in the night, he has thanked Allah for His favours of the night.
(Abu Dawood, Nisai)
اللَّهُمَّ مَا أَصْبَحَ بِي مِنْ نِعْمَةٍ أَوْ بِأَحَدٍ مِنْ خَلْقِكَ فَمِنْكَ وَحْدَكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ فَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ وَلَكَ الشُّكْرُ
Translation: "O Allah, whatever favours You have bestowed upon me and all other creations is only from you. You are One, You have no partners. Praise and Shukr (thanks) be to You".
If recited in the night, then recite
مَا أمَْسيَ
in place of
مَا أَصْبَحَ بِي
Thuban (R.A.) narrated that Prophet Mohammad (SAW) stated that if a Muslim servant recites (the underlying) three times every morning, then it becomes the responsibility of Allah to satisfy him on the Day of Qiyamah.
رَضِيتُ بِاللَّهِ رَبَّاً وَبِالْإِسْلَامِ دِينَاً وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ نَبِيَّاً
Translation: I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, Islam as my Deen and Muhammad (SAW) as my Nabi.
Muagal bin Yasaar (R.A.) narrates that Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) has stated that a person who recites three times
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ السَّمِيعِ الْعَلِيمِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
in the morning the last three ayats of Suratul Hashr then Allah delegates 70,000 angles to send mercy onto him till the evening and if he dies that day, he will die as a martyr and if he recites these in the evening then Allah delegates 70,000 angels to send mercy onto him till the morning and if he dies that night, he dies as martyr.
هُوَ اللَّهُ الَّذِي لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ عَالِمُ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ هُوَ الرَّحْمَنُ الرَّحِيمُ * هُوَ اللَّهُ الَّذِي لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ الْمَلِكُ الْقُدُّوسُ السَّلامُ الْمُؤْمِنُ الْمُهَيْمِنُ الْعَزِيزُ الْجَبَّارُ الْمُتَكَبِّرُ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ * هُوَ اللَّهُ الْخَالِقُ الْبَارِئُ الْمُصَوِّرُ لَهُ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَى يُسَبِّحُ لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَهُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ *
"He is Allah, there is no ilah but He, He is the knower of the unseen and the witness He is the All-Merciful, the All compassionate. He is Allah, there is no ilah but He. He is the king, the Holy, the Giver of Safety. The Taker-in shelter the All-Mighty, the omnipotent, the All-Sublime. Allah is Pure and Pure of what they associate (with Him). He is Allah, the Creator, the One who is Perfect. To Him belong names Most Excellent. All that is in the heavens and the earth, glorify Him and He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise".
Ataa bin Abi Rahaa (R.A.) narrates that Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) has stated that if a person recites Surah Yaseen early in the morning then his need for the day will be fullfilled.
Benefit: The recitation of Surah Ikhlaas, Surah Falaq and Surah Naas three times each in the mornings and evenings, has been encouraged in the Ahadith.
Supplications to be recited at night
Abdullah bin Masood (R.A.) states that Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) has said that the person who recites Suratul Waqia (para 27) every night, will never be poverty stricken (hungry) (Baihagi in Shabatul Iman)
Uthman (R.A.) states that a person who recites from
إِنَّ فِي خَلْقِ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ
in Surah Al-Imran till the end of the Surah on any night or part of the night, will receive the reward of performing his Salaat for the whole night.
Jabir (R.A.) states that Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) never slept before reciting Surah Alif Laam Meem Sajda (21 para) and Surah Tabarakal Lazi.
Abdullah bin Masood (R.A.) narrates that Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) has stated that the person who recites the last two ayats of Suratul Baqarah till the end, then these two ayats will be sufficient for him, i.e. Allah will protect him from all evil and ploys.
(Bukhari, Muslim)
When retiring to sleep, make wudhu, dust off the bed three times, lie on the right side, place the right hand under the head or cheeks and recite the following dua three times.
(Mishkat and Hsinul Hasin, Bukhari Muslim)
اللَّهُمَّ قِنِي عَذَابَكَ يَوْمَ تَجْمَعُ عِبَادَكَ
"O Allah, save me from the punishment on the Day when You will gather Your servants".
Alternatively recite this dua
بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّي وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ إِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ
"Oh my Lord, I have taken Your name and placed myself on my side and by Your power will rise up again. If you take my soul whilst I am sleeping (grant me death) then have mercy on my soul and if you leave me (let me live) by your power protect me by that with which you have protected your righteous servants".
(Bukhari, Muslim)
Or recite this dua
اللَّهُمَّ بِاسْمِكَ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا
"O Allah, by Your name I live and die".
(Bukhari, Muslim)
Or recite this dua
اللَّهُمَّ أَسْلَمْتُ نَفْسِي إِلَيْكَ وَوَجَّهْتُ وَجْهِي إِلَيْكَ وَفَوَّضْتُ أَمْرِي إِلَيْكَ وَأَلْجَأْتُ ظَهْرِي إِلَيْكَ رَغْبَةً وَرَهْبَةً إِلَيْكَ لَا مَلْجَأَ وَلَا مَنْجَا مِنْكَ إِلَّا إِلَيْكَ آمَنْتُ بِكِتَابِكَ الَّذِي أَنْزَلْتَ وَنَبِيِّكَ الَّذِي أَرْسَلْتَ
"I submit my life to you, I turn towards You and leave my work unto you, I lean on you, desire your boons and fear you as there is no other salvation besides you. I believe in the kitab (Book) you have revealed and in the Rasul(Prophet) you have sent.
Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) showed (taught a Sahabi) this dua and said: "If after reading it you die in the night, then it is as if you have died on 'Natural Deen' and if you awake in the morning alive then you will have good fortune".
Anas (R.A.) narrates that Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) said that if a person retires to bed on the side and recites Surah Fathiha and Surah Ikhlaas (Qul huwa- Allaho Ahad) he is immune from everything besides death.
(Hisnul Hasan from Albazr)
Sahabi (R.A.) requested Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) that Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) teach him something to recite at the time of retiring to bed. Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) said: "Recite Qul Ya Ayuhal Kafiroon, for in it (there is an announcement) to refrain from shirk.
(Mishkat from Tirmidhi)
In some ahadith it is stated that one should sleep after reciting (i.e. not to talk after reciting it).
(Hisnul Hasin from Albazr)
Ayesha (R.A.) narrates that when Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) used to go to the room for sleep, he used to recite Suras Ikhlaas, Falaq, Nass and blow onto his hand (palms) in such a manner that the saliva would drop on them and then he would rub them over his body three times starting from the front of the face.
(Bukhari, Muslim)
Beside this he would recite
33 times
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ
33 times
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ
34 times
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
He also used to recite Ayatul Qursi as Allah has stipulated that the reciter will be protected throughout the night by the angels and the Satan will not come near.
Also recite this dua three times
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الَّذِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيَّ الْقَيُّومَ وَأَتُوبِ إِلَيْهِ
Its virtues are that all the reciter's sins will be forgiven even if it be equal to the extent of the foam in the ocean.
Recite Bismillah while closing doors, covering utensils, and putting off the light (candles etc.)
Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) said that when a person enters his bed (to sleep), an angel and a Shaitaan surround him. The Shaitaan whispers 'your awakening will end in evil' and the angel says' end in good". One sleeps after engaging in dhikr, the angels will protect him throughout the night. In order to gain the protection of the angels, it is wise to engage in Dhikr and then sleep.
(Hisnul Hasin)

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The Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 processor isn't even out yet, but it is by far one of the most talked about processors in 2008 and with a rumored price of $133 it is no wonder as to why. This means that the E7200 will be priced lower than what you can purchase an Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 for today as it will set you back for $149.99. The E7200 at 2.53GHz is 70MHz slower than the E4700 that currently works at 2.6GHz, but don't worry as the E7200 has 1066MHz FSB, which is faster than the E4700 that has just an 800MHz FSB. The Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 has a 3MB chunk of L2 cache that should perform better than the 2MB L2 cache found on the E4700. The faster Front Side Bus (FSB) and increased density on the L2 cache should make up for the lower clock speed and make the entry level Core 2 Duo very competitive.
As much as the enthusiast community has been talking about the Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 processor, Intel has been pretty silent about the upcoming processor. This is strange seeing how the launch of it is coming up in the weeks ahead (rumored to be on May 11th, 2008). After the Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 processor arrived here at LR, we had some questions for Intel about the pricing and power ratings and Intel had this to say:
Oh, for pricing, we are not giving that out yet as launch is still just slated for "Q2" and it isn't launched yet. I will say however it will fit into our mainstream dual core 65W TDP. – Intel PR
With Intel not sharing any information other than providing us with a processor let's take a look at what we have and run some numbers! The rest of the information will come out when the launch date gets closer.
With the latest version of CPU-Z 1.44.2, we can see our dual-core 'Wolfdale' processor is correctly identified at 2.53 GHz with a 1066MHz FSB and 3MB L2 cache. This is a 45nm processor with the Q-spec code of QAFS. The Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 should be a great overclocker as it has a 9.5 multiplier (266MHz FSB x 9.5 multiplier = 2,527MHz). If you increase the FSB to 333MHz that will make the CPU 3.16GHz and if it could do 400MHz that would make it 3.80GHz! We will try to reach these higher clock frequencies in our overclocking section.
Moving over to the cache tab in CPU-Z the 3MB of L2 cache can be seen. With a larger L2 cache size the Core 2 Duo 7xxx series should be able to perform better than the Core 2 Duo 4xxx series.
Flipping the Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 processor over, some differences can be noted between the various 45nm processors by Intel.
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Why Coffee Is Going Down Market
The lowly robusta bean, a variety that often winds up in Nestle's Nescafé and other instant coffees, is moving up in the world. Leslie Josephs joins Markets Hub. Photo: Getty Images.
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Freedom Under Siege
The US Constitution After 200-Plus Years,
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This book was written in 1987 and re-released for Paul's presidential campaign in 2007. It has no 2007 update, unfortunately, so we have to infer that Rep. Paul still subscribes to all of his policy prescriptions from 20 years ago.
The theme of this book is that big government is reducing our personal freedom, slowing our economy, and ultimately will destroy the country.
This book will be of interest to people who want a deeper understanding of what libertarians are talking about, and why Rep. Paul has generated such a large army of "Paulistas" in his presidential campaign. Rep. Paul's libertarian philosophy is well-documented here, although he would prefer the term "constitutionalist", meaning one who strictly follows the Constitution.
The book consists of four chapters:
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Leake, Reds unable to keep pace in NL Central
CINCINNATI -- Bad nights are going to happen and they're never pleasant to endure. It happened for the Reds on Monday, and coming in the final week of the season with playoff scenarios still very much at stake, it was as welcome as gum on a shoe.
Starting pitcher Mike Leake was chased early, and the four second-inning runs he allowed were enough to give the Reds a 4-2 loss to the Mets at Great American Ball Park.View Full Game Coverage
CINCINNATI -- Bad nights are going to happen and they're never pleasant to endure. It happened for the Reds on Monday, and coming in the final week of the season with playoff scenarios still very much at stake, it was as welcome as gum on a shoe.
Starting pitcher Mike Leake was chased early, and the four second-inning runs he allowed were enough to give the Reds a 4-2 loss to the Mets at Great American Ball Park.View Full Game Coverage
"I wasn't making pitches and they were making me pay," said Leake, who tied a career low with 1 2/3 innings pitched. He allowed eight hits.
It was a particularly costly night in the standings for the Reds, who fell to three games behind the first-place Cardinals in the National League Central with four games left in the regular season. St. Louis blanked the Nationals by a 2-0 score. The playoff-bound Pirates, whom the Reds are also battling for the chance to host the NL Wild Card game next Tuesday, beat the Cubs to move a game ahead. Cincinnati will host Pittsburgh for the final three regular-season games this weekend.
The Reds seem most likely to pitch some combination of Mat Latos, Homer Bailey and Johnny Cueto should they advance to the NL Division Series. Where Leake fits into the playoff roster situation remains ambiguous at best. A rough final regular-season start certainly doesn't help.
"We aren't even thinking about that yet," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "I'm sure Mike feels badly about it. The thing about it is everybody is capable of a bad start. This was his first one in a long time. Just chalk that out and get ready for his next start."
Leake, who is now 14-7 with a 3.37 ERA after 31 starts, took a 20 1/3 scoreless-innings streak into the night.
"I wasn't fighting for anything," Leake said of his playoff roster status. "They're going to decide who they're going to decide. It's not a competition. We're a team. Whoever they decide is who they pick. That wasn't in my head at all."
Leake kept his scoreless streak alive for one more during a two-hit but scoreless first inning. Everything came apart in the second.
Mike Baxter hit a leadoff double to right field and scored on a one-out single to center field by Wilfredo Tovar. Mets pitcher Jon Niese rolled a single into right field -- a play in which Tovar was thrown out at home by Jay Bruce -- and Eric Young Jr. hit a ground-rule double to left-center field.
A 10-pitch duel with Daniel Murphy culminated in a full-count pitch being hit into the right-field seats for a three-run homer and 4-0 lead. Leake was pulled after David Wright's single.
"He didn't have his best command, and they put some good swings on balls, found some holes," Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco said. "Murphy had that big at-bat where he fouled off a lot of good pitches and he was able to get the barrel to one there. It happened, and he'll be fine."
Including Zach Duke and his 2 1/3 scoreless innings, the Reds' bullpen did a solid job of keeping New York from adding on. Duke, Logan Ondrusek, J.J. Hoover, Sean Marshall and Alfredo Simon combined for 7 1/3 scoreless innings. At one point, Reds relievers combined to retire 10 in a row.
"Our bullpen did an outstanding job of holding it to four runs," Baker said.
Despite the zeros on the board, the Reds could not muster a dazzling comeback. There were a few missed chances to pounce on Niese, but none were bigger than in the first. That's when Cincinnati notched three singles in the inning and netted zero runs.
With one out and runners on first and second, Ryan Ludwick lined a single to center field. Waved around, Shin-Soo Choo was thrown out sliding into home on a perfect throw by Juan Lagares.
"It was big when the guy threw out Choo. That was an outstanding throw," Baker said. "You don't know if there was a turning point in the game, but if the throw had been off a little bit or whatever, who knows how many we would have gotten?"
In the second inning, Todd Frazier hit a leadoff double and later scored from third base on Mesoraco's groundout to shortstop. The only thing that came from Choo's leadoff triple over Lagares' head and to the wall in the fifth was him scoring on Joey Votto's 6-4-3 double play to make it a two-run game. After Votto's double play, Mets pitchers retired 12 of 13, with only Frazier reaching on a Vic Black wild pitch in the ninth after striking out. The game ended when Zack Cozart grounded to Black, who started a 1-6-3 double play.
"You want to break people's hearts," Black said. "So to be able to get that feeling of knowing how to play these games and what to do in these situations and these environments is huge. And especially against the Reds, I've never really liked the Reds."
Why not?
"Just growing up, my uncle set that image in my head. I guess he wasn't a fan and it bled over," Black said.
The Reds, who came in winners in six of their previous seven games and clinched a playoff spot on Monday, can't afford to have this type of loss bleed over into Wednesday afternoon. A win is critical for their chances to get back even with the Pirates before they come to town.
"Nothing you can do at this point," Mesoraco said. "We didn't play too well and they beat us. Get back in here early tomorrow morning and get after them."
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Vessels Nov shows on mixtape
Vessels are back this autumn with a handful of shows. Here's a mixtape that will give you some clues as to what music has been inspiring them of late:
Wed 21 Broadcast, GLASGOW
Thu 22 Café Drummond, ABERDEEN
Fri 23 Wharf Chambers, LEEDS
Sat 24 Buffalo Bar, CARDIFF
Sun 25 The Shacklewell Arms, LONDON
Got tickets for the Shacklewell Arms show
Can't wait, still one of the best live bands in the country imo. Interested to see where listening to the likes of Perc will take them!
Where's Broadcast? I've never heard of it
And I really want to go see this band again!
It's a new venue on Sauchiehall Street,
being run by PCL, looks like it's gonna have some really good stuff going on there.
Ah right, is that effectively the new captains rest then?
The one that's sandwiched between sleazy's and box?
Yep, I think so!
Here's a link to it's facebook where there's a bit more info: https://www.facebook.com/broadcastglasgow?fref=ts
Thanks dude!
Here's their cover of Nathan Fake/James Holdenbadmanreturns this'd this
oof really want to go
need to rope someone in
There's a new video for the single
here: https://vimeo.com/53144908
and here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggLh9P9x24Q
The band released a new live video at the weekend...
And two UK shows in June:
Tues 4 Jun - Cargo, LONDON
Sat 8 Jun - Brudenell Social Club, LEEDS (with Ghosting Season and Two Minute Noodles)
That video is great
Sadly I'm at Elvis Costello the night of that London gig.
The London gig is tonight, Deafkid is supporting
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Related Posts: Planning for London! and Planning for Blake's London!
Firstly, I just wanted to thank all the awesome bloggers who have given me very helpful advice for this trip!
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Note: This post is really just for me to try to jot down and organize all the information/recommendations/advice I've received about London so far. AND MORE ADVICE IS MORE THAN WELCOMED!
Here, I've narrowed down the Blake historical sites to only the ones I want to see most:
- St. James's Church: (10) Where Blake was baptized. The font still survives.
- Westminster Abbey: (10) Where Blake practiced drawing. Monument to Blake in the Abbey's Poet's Corner.Will probably end up here on a bus tour!
- Royal Academy, New Somerset House: (9) Where Blake studied and occasionally exhibited his work. Original building.
- 13 Hercules Buildings: (7) Where Blake produced the Songs of Experience. House demolished in 1918.
- 17 South Moulton Street: (10) Will be here on Tuesday!
- St. Mary's, Battersea: (10) Where Blake married Kate. Original building.
- Bunhill Fields: (9) Where Blake is buried.
Important: Buy an Oyster card!
Harrods Vintage Bus Tour of London with Champagne Tea at Harrods
Okay, this might be really silly/crazy/touristy, but a tour in a vintage bus plus tea time? That just sounds so ridiculous (in a good way, I think)!
Won't have time for this on Monday or Tuesday, so will have to do either Wednesday or Thursday.
Location: Starts at Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge.
Time: Starts at 1 p.m, for 5 hours.
Price: £49
Includes: Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, The London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, Nelson's Column, Hyde Park, the Houses of Parliament, The Royal Albert Hall, a cruise on the River Thames, and tea/scones at Harrods.
Jack the Ripper Tour
Might have time for this on Monday, or otherwise on Wednesday.
Option #1: Every night at 7 p.m. Outside exit 4 of Aldgate East Station. £9. 2 hours.
Option #2: Every night at 7 p.m. Outside exit 4 of Aldgate East Station. £9. 2 hours.
Option #3: Every night at 7:30 p.m. Outside exit 3 of Aldgate East Station. £9. 1 hour, 45 minutes.
At the very top of my list!!!
Tentatively, I think I might go to the Tate and V&A on Tuesday, the bus tour and possibly Jack the Ripper on Wednesday, and then the British Museum and Blake historic sites on Thursday.
Location: Millbank.
Time: Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Price: Free (except for special exhibitions).
Taking photos not allowed.
- Need to find out more about the renovated Blake rooms!
- Need to figure out what else I'd like to see at the Tate!
Location: Cromwell Road.
Time: Open daily 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Price: Free (except for special exhibitions).
May take photos, unless otherwise noted.
- Ask information desk about the "…four of Blake's 'fresco' paintings on display permanently."
- David Bowie is: £14.00 (+£1.40 booking fee per ticket). Already bought my ticket!! 😀
Location: Great Russell Street.
Time: Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price: Free.
Photography permitted in most galleries.
- Department of Prints and Drawings, Room 90, upper floor. 10 to 1 p.m. and 2:15 to 4 p.m.
- Briefly run through Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece.
Not sure if I'll have time for this.
Location: Trafalgar Square.
Time: Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Price: Free.
Taking photos not allowed.
- 30 Highlight Paintings, such as the Arnolfini Portrait, Rembrandt's Self-Portrait and Van Gogh's Sunflowers.
- Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love and Leisure.
Not sure if I'll have time for this. May go if nothing else to do on Thursday evening.
Location: St.Martin's Place.
Time: Open Sat.-Wed. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thurs.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Price: Free (except for special exhibitions).
Taking photos not allowed.
A restored Victorian pub. Recommended pint: Timothy Landlord's.
Location: 208 High Holborn, Holborn. Between Covent Garden and the British Museum.
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
"Fresh leaf tea in a pot and bone china, scones with clotted cream and jam, finger sandwiches and tasty cakes… could anything be more British than afternoon tea in London."
Location: 41 Great Russell Street (opposite the British Museum).
Time: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
"…the traditional with a twist."
Location: 14 Bury Place Bloomsbury (near the British Museum).
Time: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Very shabby, but landmark.
Location: 29 Greek Street, Soho
Time: 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Location: 49 Dean Street
Time: 12 to 11 p.m. (Food served until 4 p.m.)
Seven Stars
Something quieter.
Location: 53-54 Carey Street (behind the Royal Courts of Justice, near some of the Blake sites around the Strand/Fleet Street).
Time: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The Angel
Something quieter.
Location: 61-62 St Giles High Street (a bit of a no-man's-land between Covent Garden and Bloomsbury that's central yet tourist-free).
Time: 12 to 11 p.m.
The Queen's Arms
Location: 30 Queen's Gate Mews (near the V&A).
Time: 12 to 11 p.m.
The Sherlock Holmes
Has a very authentic English feel. Fish & chips.
Location: 10-11 Northumberland Street
Time: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The Old Shades
Great fish & chips.
Location: 37 Whitehall (Trafalgar Square).
Time: 10/11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Lighthouse Fish Bar
Fish & chips of mammoth proportions.
Location: 8 Tooting Bec Road (1/2 block from Tooting Bec Tube Station).
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Curry/Indian: Any suggestions?
The Gay Hussar
Fabulous Hungarian food and a very interesting past illustrated by the political cartoons on its walls.
Location: 2 Greek Street, Soho.
Time: 12:15 to 2:30 p.m., 5:30 to 10:45 p.m.
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On July 12th Ring of Honor heads back to Brew City and The Turner Hall Ballroom for another night loaded with the best professional wrestling on the planet! Already signed are a pair of American Wolves/reDRagon clashes with Eddie Edwards versus Kyle O'Reilly and Davey Richards versus Bobby Fish!
Now ROH Match Maker Nigel McGuinness has confirmed four more bouts for our return to Milwaukee:
– Four Corner Survival (Non-Title): World TV Champion Matt Taven w/ Truth Martini vs. Jay Lethal vs. Adam Cole vs. Michael Elgin
The current TV Champion, two former TV champions both in the hunt for a World Title opportunity, and the current top contender for the ROH World Title…even with no titles on the line, no Proving Ground stipulations, this is one Four Corner Survival that is loaded!
– Kevin Steen vs. Silas Young
In his first match since the events that unfolded in Baltimore inside Steel Cage Warfare, Kevin Steen goes head-to-head with Silas Young. Young is well-traveled, a seasoned veteran of the wrestling wars, and you know he will bring the fight to Kevin as Silas looks to earn himself a permanent spot in ROH.
– Mike Bennett w/ Maria Kanellis vs. BJ Whitmer
In a rematch of their "Best in the World 2013" encounter that ended with a Whitmer victory, Bennett will get a chance to redeem himself in Milwaukee. This time though, as Maria pointed out to ROHWrestling.com when they were informed of the bout, there will be no Brutal Bob to cost Mike the match…
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In a rematch of their bout on the 2/9/13 edition of "Ring of Honor Wrestling" TV, Athena and MsChif will go one-on-one once again! The last time MsChif picked up the win with her second-rope piledriver known as Obliteration, can Athena even the score???
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Activist investor Carl Icahn reported slightly increased holdings in Nuance Communications Inc. (NUAN) as of Dec. 31, according to a regulatory filing Friday.
Overall in the fourth quarter, the value of Mr. Icahn's holdings was up about 24% to $30.46 billion from the previous period, according to the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Mr. Icahn reported the increased stake in Nuance Communications, a provider of voice and language solutions for businesses and consumers, at year-end, holding a 60.8-million share stake, up from 58.9 million shares, according to a previous filing.
However, the activist investor didn't report a stake in Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (HTZ). In early January, it was reported that activist investor Carl Icahn acquired a stake in Hertz Global Holdings Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter, as the car-rental company faced continued questions about the future of its equipment-rental business.
Saying it noticed "unusual" trading activity, Hertz, on Dec. 30, adopted a one-year shareholder rights plan, or poison pill, a common defense to limit share accumulations and ward off a takeover. Hertz's poison pill is designed to keep investors' stakes below 10%.
Investors who manage more than $100 million are required to disclose most securities holdings within a month and a half of the end of a quarter; the fourth-quarter deadline was Friday. The filings give the public a relatively fresh look at the portfolios of high-profile investors.
Mr. Icahn often reports various holdings and divestitures in companies throughout the period between the required quarterly filings.
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2013 vs. 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
A new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is on sale, tempting SUV buyers with a long list of improvements. The highlight reel includes a new transmission to improve fuel economy, a new diesel engine option and revised design details inside and out. The 2014 Grand Cherokee is also available with new infotainment, safety and 4-wheel-drive technologies. It's sold in a new luxury variant called the Grand Cherokee Summit.
Underneath the new styling, upgraded powertrain, improved technology and other updates, the new 2014 Grand Cherokee is the same as the 2013 model. As the summer car sales season kicks off, Jeep dealers still have 2013 Grand Cherokee models in stock, and are eager to clear them out. Plus, used 2013 Grand Cherokees are filtering into Jeep's Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program. Therefore, the question is: Should consumers get a certified used 2013 Grand Cherokee, a discounted 2013 Grand Cherokee or a new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee? We're here to help you decide.
Fuel Economy
Last year, the Grand Cherokee was offered with a choice between a standard 290-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine and an optional 360-hp 5.7-liter V8 engine, each paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission feeding power to the SUV's rear wheels or all four wheels. The performance-tuned version, the Grand Cherokee SRT8, had a 470-hp 6.4-liter V8 engine, a 5-speed automatic transmission and standard 4-wheel drive.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the standard V6 returned between 16 miles per gallon in the city and 23 mpg on the highway, while the optional V8 was rated to get between 13 mpg city/20 mpg hwy. Mileage ratings for the Grand Cherokee SRT8 were 12 mpg city/18 mpg hwy.
For 2014, the Grand Cherokee's engine lineup expands with the addition of a new 3.0-liter 6-cylinder EcoDiesel option, and fuel economy increases across the board thanks to a new standard 8-speed automatic transmission. Jeep also includes a new Eco Mode as the default powertrain mode for all models, a feature that the driver can defeat with the push of a button. The Grand Cherokee SRT, which drops the "8" for the 2014 model year, tows more weight this year at 7,200 pounds -- almost as much as the 7,400-lb maximum for other models.
With the new transmission, the V6 provides 17 mpg city/25 mpg hwy, while the V8 delivers between 14 mpg city/22 mpg hwy. The Grand Cherokee SRT is now rated 13 mpg city/19 mpg hwy. EPA had not officially rated the new diesel engine as this article was written, but Jeep estimates it will provide between 21 mpg city/30 mpg hwy, depending on whether it has 2- or 4-wheel drive.
Clearly, when it comes to fuel economy, the advantage goes to the new 2014 Grand Cherokee.
The 2014 Grand Cherokee can be optioned with a new Forward Collision Warning system with Crash Mitigation. This system can identify when a collision may occur and warns the driver of impending danger. If the driver fails to respond, the system can autonomously act to try to avoid an accident or reduce the severity of the impact. Additionally, the Grand Cherokee's new Uconnect Access system offers a 911 emergency assist connection to help speed assistance, when needed. Otherwise, the new 2014 Grand Cherokee offers the same safety features as the 2013 model.
In 2013, the Jeep Grand Cherokee received a 4-star overall crash test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS rating carries forward to the 2014 Grand Cherokee, but NHTSA has not decided if the 2014 model's slight front styling modifications alter the previous year's test result in the frontal-impact test. Note that NHTSA says the rear-wheel-drive version of the Grand Cherokee is more likely to roll over than the 4-wheel-drive version.
Given the 2014 Grand Cherokee is likely to perform identically to the previous model in crash protection and is offered with new safety technologies, the newer SUV version wins on safety.
Perhaps because the Jeep Grand Cherokee's reliability historically has proven to be average or slightly below average, Jeep's CPO program isn't terribly impressive. The powertrain warranty coverage and the 24-hour roadside assistance plan are expanded for two extra years; the Grand Cherokee is protected by a 3-month/3,000-mile limited warranty covering the entire vehicle, and Jeep throws in free satellite radio for three months. To qualify for the Jeep CPO program, each model must pass a 125-point vehicle inspection and possess a clean vehicle history report. For covered repairs, a car rental allowance is provided.
Comparatively speaking, new Jeeps come with a 3-year/36,000-mile standard warranty, a 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and 24-hour roadside assistance lasting the duration of the standard powertrain warranty. Still, considering we're talking about certified used 2013 Grand Cherokees with few miles on them, a standard warranty transferable to a new owner and a CPO program that expands the powertrain coverage and roadside assistance service by an extra two years, the CPO 2013 Grand Cherokee gets the nod for reliability.
Choosing a CPO 2013 Grand Cherokee delivers value, too. As this article is written, there are 143 certified used Grand Cherokees listed on AutoTrader.com, ranging from just under $25,400 for a Laredo 2-wheel drive with 16,500 miles to nearly $44,500 for a Grand Cherokee Overland 4-wheel drive with less than 6,000 miles. The exception is a single 2013 Grand Cherokee SRT8 with just over 7,000 miles for $58,999.
Clearance deals on remaining 2013 Grand Cherokee models are not great. At the end of May, Jeep was offering buyers $500 cash or 1.9 percent financing for 36 months. While consumers can easily negotiate $500 off the SUV's invoice price, they'll still pay more than they might for a CPO Grand Cherokee. More cash on the hood would start to make a leftover 2013 Grand Cherokee more appealing.
The new 2014 Grand Cherokees have window stickers about $5,000 more than a CPO 2013 Grand Cherokee. Prices open at $29,790 for the Laredo 2-wheel drive and range up to $51,990 for the Summit 4-wheel drive. The 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT is priced from $63,990.
Given that we think Jeep's CPO warranty and roadside assistance extensions are worthwhile, and that a CPO Jeep is priced below brand-new models, our recommendation is to carefully consider a lightly used 2013 Grand Cherokee.
Typical for the modern era, the new 2014 Grand Cherokee is superior to the 2013 Grand Cherokee in standard and optional technology. This year, a 7-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) configurable display screen houses instrumentation, and a 5-in Uconnect touchscreen infotainment system is standard. Models with Quadra-Trac II or Quadra-Drive II 4-wheel-drive systems now feature Selec-Speed hill ascent and hill descent control, operated using only the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The Grand Cherokee SRT gains a new Launch Control system to help it accelerate even faster than before.
Additionally, the 2014 Grand Cherokee can be optioned with an 8.4-in color touchscreen Uconnect infotainment system as well as Uconnect Access services, including natural voice recognition software, voice text messaging capability and 911 emergency assist. The SUV is also newly available with bi-xenon headlights and LED running lights, front park-assist sensors, an Adaptive Cruise Control system and a new Forward Collision Warning with Crash Mitigation system.
In terms of technology, the 2014 Grand Cherokee reigns supreme.
AutoTrader's Recommendation
Buying a leftover 2013 Grand Cherokee can save consumers money, and choosing a lightly used CPO Grand Cherokee puts thousands of dollars into your pocket while adding a few years of extra protection to the warranty. These are compelling arguments in favor of going with the older version. However, because the 2014 model is improved in so many areas that really count -- especially fuel economy, safety and technology -- our recommendation is to give the 2014 Grand Cherokee serious consideration, even if it's more expensive.


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"The recent detail leak about the upcoming Assassin's Creed IV has made a few things clear, first and foremost the new setting and most importantly the new lead character."
I kinda feel the same way. This character doesn't work? move on the next one.
Connor was the worst assassins character by far! Anything is better than him in my opinion!
Connor sucked, hope he never makes an appearance in this franchise again.
Hold up, you guys are comparing Conner to Ezio, Altair? You can't do that! I loved Conner, I hated Revalations! So boring! Ezio was good in Brotherhood Because it was all about the creed, after that Revaluations just flipped the script. And im sure the next Assassin would be shit too, Admit it if you didn't play assassin's creed 3 you be scratching your head play AC4 going were the fuck is Desmond
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Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: June 1
This week, Morrissey Goodale tracked seven domestic deals and seven international deals, including (interestingly enough) a second transaction in three weeks involving a Chinese buyer. This most recent activity brings the total year-to-date deal count in the United States to 67, down 14% from the 78 domestic deals tracked through the same period in 2011. Beyond the U.S., the total global deal count is now 128, down 17% from the 154 global deals tracked through the same period last year.
This week, Morrissey Goodale tracked seven domestic deals and seven international deals, including (interestingly enough) a second transaction in three weeks involving a Chinese buyer. This most recent activity brings the total year-to-date deal count in the United States to 67, down 14% from the 78 domestic deals tracked through the same period in 2011. Beyond the U.S., the total global deal count is now 128, down 17% from the 154 global deals tracked through the same period last year.
Full service consulting engineering firm Hatch Mott MacDonald(Millburn, NJ) acquired Engineering Northwest Ltd. (ENL)(Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada), a consulting engineering firm focused on highway, municipal, water, and wastewater engineering, and project and construction management services. Hatch Mott MacDonald and ENL have worked closely together for the past 10 years, collaborating on a wide variety of projects for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, CP Rail, and Cliffs Natural Resources. Link to details We note too that late last week Hatch Mott MacDonald also acquired Lambert Engineers (New Orleans, LA), an engineering and architectural firm providing environmental, civil, transportation and construction engineering services throughout the New Orleans area. Link to details
Energy-related project management, engineering and construction services firm Technip (Paris, France) entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the energy and chemicals business of leading global provider of engineering, construction, technology, fabrication, remediation and support services The Shaw Group (Baton Rouge, LA). Under the agreement, Technip will acquire substantially all of Stone & Webster Process Technologies and the associated oil and gas engineering capabilities for a cash consideration of approximately $300 million, subject to adjustment based on the group's debt and working capital levels at closing. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2012. The energy and chemicals business operates from five main locations with a particularly strong presence in the U.S. (i.e., Houston, TX; Cambridge, MA; and Weymouth, MA), the UK and in India. Link to details
Civil engineering, land planning and surveying firm SWS Engineering (San Marcos, CA) acquired multi-discipline engineering, planning and surveying firm The Paul Design Group (Del Mar, CA). Link to details
Architecture, planning and design firm WATG (Honolulu, HI), formerly known as Wimberly, Allison, Tong & Goo, acquired boutique interior design firm Spectacular Rooms Design (Los Angeles, CA) and will merge the firm with Wimberly Interiors, WATG's interior design studio. Link to details
Multi-discipline engineering, planning, environmental services and design firm Matrix Design Group(Colorado Springs, CO) acquired the assets of landscape architecture and planning firm Design Studios West (Denver, CO). Link to details
Multidiscipline engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental services firm Widseth Smith Nolting (Alexandria, MN) merged with FS Engineering (East Grand Forks, MN), a 10-person civil engineering and land surveying firm specializing in municipal engineering for small, rural communities. Link to details
Multi-discipline engineering, planning and environmental firm Shea Carr Jewell (Olympia, WA) acquired public relations agency Folsom Public Relations (Olympia, WA). Link to details
Leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting firm GHD (Perth, Australia) merged with 220-person multi-discipline consultancy The Sernas Group (Sernas) (Whitby, Ontario, Canada). Sernas and its associated business units of Ourston Roundabouts (Madison, WI), Geomorphic Solutions, Nexgen Utilities, Transtech, SRM Associates and Sernas Associates together provide services in municipal and water resources engineering, transportation planning, land use planning, geomorphology, and environmental consulting. Link to details
International engineering and project management company AMEC (London, UK) acquired 260-person consulting, engineering and technical services company Unidel (Brisbane, Australia) for an initial cash consideration of $27 million plus a $14 million earn out subject to the achievement of profit targets. Unidel works in Australia's rapidly expanding energy, resources and infrastructure sectors and features project experience that includes gas field exploration, development, production and transmission, water pipelines and coal seam methane. Link to details
China's largest diversified state-owned engineering design and services company China Architecture Design and Research Group (Beijing, China) purchased CPG Group (Singapore) from Australian heavy engineering firm Downer Group (North Ryde, Australia) for $147 million. CPG Group, formerly known as Singapore's Public Works Group, specializes in the design of public buildings and infrastructure, especially roads and bridges. Link to details
Global multidisciplinary engineering, infrastructure and project management consultancy Meinhardt Group (Singapore) acquired Onur Gulec Proje (OGP Consulting) (Istanbul, Turkey), a structural engineering design consultancy serving Turkish and international architects, contractors and developers. Link to details
Global leader in conformity assessment and certification services Bureau Veritas (Neuilly-sur-Seine, France) acquired all the shares of 1,300-person Tecnicontrol (Bogota, Colombia), a provider of services to the oil and gas, process and mining industries including technical inspections, quality assurance and quality control, non-destructive testing, asset integrity management and commissioning. Link to details
Global geoscience and geotechnical consultancy Fugro (Leidschendam, The Netherlands) acquired the shares of 30-person GEOTER SAS (Montpellier, France), a specialty geoconsultancy firm with expertise in geology, earthquake hazard and risk assessment, and applied GIS and spatial analysis and that features a strong client base in the nuclear, mining and engineering markets. Link to details
In a noteworthy initiative (though not considered a deal for the purposes of this update) Hastie Group (Auburn, Australia), a 7,000 person international designer, installer and maintainer of technical services to the building and infrastructure sectors, was placed into administration, as the company will look to sell off certain business interests. Link to details
In a noteworthy initiative (though not considered a deal for the purposes of this update) interior design and home furnishings consultancy Decorating Dens Interior (Easton, MD) announced that residential and commercial interior design and planning firm CPI Interiors (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) will convert to a Decorating Dens franchise. Link to details
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I found this article recently about a new female robot, the FT.
While I am very impressed with the fluid movement and the sleek design, and so glad a feminine robot entered the scene, I'm still a bit annoyed that the characteristics that were chosen to make a female robot are sexy and physical. What about intuition, social integration, creativity, intelligence, ambition, etc?
I wonder if, as robots emerge that are feminine, they will be a more 1950's pretty housemaid and have to go through their own robot women's rights movement just as humans did. Something to think about.


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Ixion Saga Dimension Transfer
Based on the CAPCOM online RPG video game Ixion Saga
Total episodes 2 seasons.
The storyline follows a high school boy named Kon who got "transported" to another dimension while playing the online game Ixion Saga after meeting a lovely blond yet suspicious woman in the game.
He ended up in a middle of a chase and meeting a group who are protecting a young hime and without a choice of the matter becomes one of the protector of the hime and at the same time try to find a way for him to get back home.
Director: Shinji Takamatsu
Jun Fukuyama as Mariandale
Takuya Eguchi as Kon Hokaze
Kazuya Nakai as Sandgren
Shiori Mikami as Princess Ecarlate
Hiroshi Kamiya as Erecpyle Dukakis
Kenichi Suzumura as Gustave
Koji Yusa as Lord Jugglerback
Mitsuki Saiga as KT
Ryoko Shintani as Alma Flora
Tomokazu Sugita as Leon
Yoshimasa Hosoya as Pet
Yuuki Kaji as Version
OPening and Ed song is sang by Golden Bomber and the Ixion cast
Opening Theme:
"DT-sha Tele (DT捨テル)"
Ending Theme:
"Let's Go ED (レッツゴーED)" .
My First Impression:
At first I though, not another video game fantasy anime but then it became apparent that the direction of this anime is so different . So when I first heard Mariam's voice, It sounded so familiar and it was Jun .I was cracking up so much . I love it. And then I heard Nagai san , it was as if Hijikata was there in a differnt form and world. Its Gintama .
The truth is DT really means DOTEI which means virgin male
And yes The video of the ending song is so gay , and that is all I am going to say ......but hey....I think it was meant to be that way ha ha ..
This anime has the funniest Op and Ed song ever.
I really like the Kon version of the OP song becuase he is really singing as his character.
Here is the full version
This is the original song by Golden Bomber
The ending is funny as heck too "Tama O Kudasai !!!! " and ED group are all singing in it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QOpPYd1Yx8&list=HL1359523458
Here is a quick footage of Golden Bomber lead singer and the seiyuu Kamiya san who is ED http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayYK8MtiGJM&list=HL1359523458
Here is the original form Golden Bomber
My Avatar is seiyuu Morita san and Me cosplaying at AnimeExpo
The whole thing is just one massive piss take, and I checked the subs on CR just to see how they decided to go about the translating. If you're watching it with subs, you've gotta be missing out on like, 90% of the gags.
Not that that changes the fact it sucks.
I do not really like it..... it's...... off....
Its like SAO mixed with Gintama
Never watch openings ever again! Too many spoilers in them...
xxwizkkidxx wrote:
Its like SAO mixed with Gintama
It seem to be that way but I wonder why they went with a silly anime version of the game that its almost like a complete gag
My Avatar is seiyuu Morita san and Me cosplaying at AnimeExpo
I think it's a pretty good somewhat interesting and funny show. Not over-complicated like so many shows now either. I kind of like the main character too. He's kind of a dweeb. Not your usual goody-two shoes guy.
This was kinda funny, I liked the girl haired trap as well. Made me laugh when she started talking with a guys voice. xD
Erecpyle's nickname can be turned into Erectile Dysfunction lol.
Poi is the new Desu!
First episode was pretty fun although today's episode seemed a bit boring. I'll keep up with this series but not too excited for it every Sunday. That trap is pretty funny though as well as the OP/ED songs. THOSE SONGS.
Animanga hunter extraordinaire
This show is so stupid... it's like watching a politician make a fool of himself. Entertaining.
Poi is the new Desu!
It is definitely a bit off and definitely not my usual style but I'm still finding myself with a stupid grin on my face when I watch it.
Finding Blast of Tempest super interesting so far.
It's stupidly funny, I'll keep watching as long as it never takes itself too seriously
What even
This show is hilarious. I love it.
I have been watching the fan subs and I am enjoying it. I thought this show would suck because its based off a game but its funny.
A couple of small things:
iashakezula wrote:
Total episodes 12
The BDs confirm that the series is at least 2-cour (24-26 eps).
OPening and Ed song is done by the Ixion Cast .
The songs are "DT Suteru" and "Let's Go ED" by Golden Ixion Bomber DT (Golden Bomber and the Ixion cast). They are actually rearranged versions of old Golden Bomber songs (Moto Kare Korosu and Let's go KY).
I found this anime to be funny. Episode 2 had me laughing for a long while


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Captain's Report
The Mission of the Hydra-Sports 2500 CC
A 25' (7.62 m) center console is an ideal size boat for three or four fishing buddies to take offshore and that is the primary purpose of the Hydra-Sports 2500 CC. But there are a lot of boats on the market in this size range so Hydra-Sports decided to make this boat demonstrably capable, seaworthy and angler-friendly.
Distinguishing Features
High freeboard forward.
Like virtually all offshore Hydra-Sport models the 2500 CC has a relatively high freeboard forward.
Bow Flare.
Together with the higher freeboard comes more bow flare than we often see. This flare helps keep the boat dryer both at speed and when trolling in sloppy conditions.
Kevlar in the keel.
The 2500 CC is one of the few center consoles in class that has Kevlar in her keel. When dashing offshore at 40 knots there is always a chance of hitting a submerged object such as a lost container. In such a case the layer of bulletproof Kevlar in the hull bottom should minimize damage.
Fiberglass T-top.
Every fishing boat going offshore should have protection from the sun and that's why Hydra-Sports makes its T-top standard. Not only that, but it is fiberglass which is far more durable than canvas and can handle a number of standard and optional features that most anglers will appreciate.
There is 6' (1.82 m) of headroom in the head compartment, something that is a bit unusual in this size boat.
VHF radio.
Again, because the boat is intended to go offshore you will need a VHF radio, so Hydra-Sports puts it on as standard. It is installed in the fiberglass overhead thereby saving precious real estate on the instrument panel.
Large bow platform.
Many builders of center consoles have forgotten that a bow casting platform was one of the main selling features of early center consoles. Hydra-Sports designers have remembered and have cleverly designed a large platform that has what we'll call "wings" port and starboard so that this raised surface may also be used for sitting. In fact, optional cushions are available. There are standard padded bolsters all around the gunwales of the boat including here which can serve as a back rest.
She is beefy.
Since the 2500 CC is designed for serious offshore work it stands to reason that Hydra-Sports has built her strong. Weighing in at 5,474 lbs. (2,483 kgs.) this boat is one of the heaviest in class. Several factors contribute to that including the fact that she is also one of the beamiest boats in class at 8'10". Her bottom is reinforced with an integrated fiberglass grid system which is bonded to the hull.
Ceramic print-thru blocker.
If you have ever walked along the side of a boat and seen "pattern print-thru" then you will know why Hydra-Sports wants to avoid it. Such a pattern is caused by the fiberglass woven roving beneath the surface of the hull. No builder wants this to happen, but occasionally it does. To prevent such a cosmetic blemish Hydra-Sports sprays in the mold a ceramic material designed to block print through. It is the only builder we know of that uses this specific process and material.
All composite construction.
There is no wood used in the build of the 2500 CC. In the transom, the place that receives the most stress, Hydra-Sports uses an "injected composite transom core." Because there is no wood in the boat there is no chance of rot or the possibility of soggy, flexing decks.
Thru-hull fittings.
Hydra-Sports is one of the few companies that uses two different materials for its thru-hull fittings. Below the waterline, the 2500 CC has only bronze. Above the waterline it uses only stainless steel.
Helm seat.
The 2500 has a "drop-out" double-bolster helm seat as standard equipment. This is the same kind of basic design that is used in many offshore raceboats. When the water is flat and the skipper and his navigator want to sit, there are seats. When it is rough and the boat is going fast then the most comfortable way to ride is standing up. Both seats have flip-up bolsters to make it more comfortable and secure when standing.
Major features
Hydra-Sports is providing a very-well equipped boat in the 2500, and it is full of features that some or many builders have on their option list. Here are a few that caught our eye--
Standard aft seat.
Most center consoles have fold-away aft seats but not all install them as standard.
Pressure water.
There is a shower at the transom and also a sink. Pressure water is supplied to both. The boat also comes standard with a raw water wash down system.
Frigid Rigid cooler.
Forward of the console is a padded seat bottom and back with a Frigid Rigid cooler under. If this is not enough cooler space, then turn one of the fish boxes into a cooler.
Head compartment details.
The inside of the head compartment has a fiberglass liner which is an improvement over some boats in class that have canvas over electrical components. The toilet is portable and there are options for upgrade. There is also an opening portlight for ventilation.
Console helm equipment.
The windshield is tempered glass and not plexy, there is a standard compass and cover for the whole console unit. The boat comes with full instrumentation. There is room on the panel for one large multi-use screen or two smaller ones.
Systems Details
Even though the boat is only 25' long there are a surprising number of systems on her. There are two bilge pumps, one 800 gpm forward, and another one that is rated at 1500 gpm aft. The 32 gallon baitwell in the transom has an 1100 gpm pump.
There is a dual battery system with switch which we like for parallel starting in a pinch. There are a total of four battery trays in the boat so you can set up your engine start and house system in several ways.
Fuel and oil.
The 176 gal. (667 L) fuel tank is aluminum and all connection hoses are steel-reinforced and double clamped. There is a standard fuel/water separator for each engine. For boats equipped with 2-stroke engines there is a standard separate oil tank(s) with remote fill.
Trim tabs.
Tabs are standard with the 2500 and the stern and bottom have been designed specifically for units installed. They are stainless steel and have indicators at the helm.
This is where gremlins are most likely to appear. The electrical connections are rated as "submersible" according to the folks at Hydra-Sports. The boat also has a Dynaplate grounding system. We are told that the vessel's circuit breakers and connections are also "watertight." These precautions against moisture intrusion into the electrical system as well as the grounding system are a good example of things done right for the saltwater environment.
Engine Options
Hydra-Sports offers 12 different engine options from three brands. Evinrude heads the list with a total of five engine configurations. A single 300-hp DPZ E-TEC is available as are twin Evinrudes ranging from 150-hp to 250-hp. Four Yamaha rigs are available: a single F300 or F350, or twin 150s or 250s. Three set-ups using Mercury engines are available, including the 300-hp XXL as well as twin 150s or 250s.
Other Options
If you would like to make this boat even fishier, then several options are available. The standard helm seat can be replaced with a leaning post and a 40 gallon Kodiak baitwell and prep area. The T-top has the pads already molded in to take the optional TACO Grand Slam outriggers. Three rod holders can be mounted on the transom in a bracket. Visit the Hydra-Sports website to see the other optional and standard equipment available.
Performance and Handling
We have not tested the boat so can make no comment on these two critical details. However, the techs at Yamaha have tested the boat with twin Yamaha F150 TXR engines so we will pass along what they publish. They report that the boat's top speed with a full load of fuel and a test weight of 7,873 lbs. (3,578.6 kgs.) is 45.3 mph. Best cruise was reported to be at 4000 rpm where the boat went 26.1 mph, burning 12.7 gph and getting 2.06 mpg.
Obviously this boat has been designed and built with great care. We consider her in the top tier of center console boats produced in this size range. She is priced accordingly, but not as high as some.As we have pointed out in other reviews of new Hydra-Sports boats, the company is now owned by the same folks who build MasterCraft skiboats. While that might not seem like a logical lash-up, it is in fact a good one for consumers. MasterCraft has long had very high standards of quality and fit-and-finish. So, too, was Hydra-Sports known for its high standards, and now that its boats are being built in the same plant as the MasterCrafts we think a good thing can only get better.
As to which horsepower engines we would recommend that is an individual consideration so we cannot hazard a suggestion. The single 300-hp options are the lightest and least expensive way to go and we would probably go in that direction. On the other hand, many anglers will want to have the security inherent in a redundant engine system, in which case one of the twin 150-hp packages might be the way to go if you can be happy travelling under 50 mph. For those wanting more speed or intending to carry a lot more weight than the 7,800 lbs. mentioned above, then going up a notch might be the best course. No matter which way you choose to go with the engines, the 2500 CC should provide as good a ride and as reliable a boat as you can find in class.
Standard and Optional Features
Marine Electronics
|VHF Radio
|Battery Charger/Converter
|CD Stereo
|Head: Portable
|Trim Tabs
|Washdown: Raw Water
Exterior Features
|Outlet: 12-Volt Acc
|Swim Ladder
|Swim Platform
|Transom Door
|Transom Shower
Hull Warranty
10/1 limited warranty
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