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The Philippine independent power producer (IPP) AC Energy Holdings and Aboitiz Equity Ventures have reached financial close for the second unit of the Dinginin supercritical coal-fired project in Bataan (Philippines). The facility's total cost is estimated at around US$1.7bn, with the debt component to be provided by Philippine banks.
The power project will comprise two 668 MW units that will utilize an Alstom steam turbine generator. The first unit targets commercial operation by 2019 while the second unit is scheduled to come onstream in 2020. Once commissioned, it will support the increasing demand in the Luzon and Visayas islands.
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It seems to have been a topic that has been discussed for years, but a decision could finally be made. The Philippines has short-listed three different groups who are in the running to build the country's first LNG import terminal, whittling them down from an initial 18 that submitted project proposals. The final three consist of the Philippines National Oil Company (PNOC), a joint venture between Tokyo Gas and domestic firm First Gen Corp and China's CNOOC. The Philippines hopes to choose the final group by the end of November – an optimistic decision that belies that many, many complications that have come before.
First of all, the make-up of only one of the groups has been finalised. A local partner is a requirement for this project; CNOOC has yet to officially tie-up, although it has been talking to Manila-based Phoenix Petroleum, while state oil firm PNOC does not have a (deep-pocketed) partner yet. Firms including Chevron, Dubai's Lloyds Energy Group and Japan's JERA have reportedly contacted PNOC to express their interest, but a month before the Philippines wants to make a decision, its own home-grown hero hasn't yet got its ducks lined up in a row.
And time is of essence. The once giant Malampaya gas field is running out of resources. Supplying piped natural gas to three power plants that feeds some 45% of Luzon's electricity requirements, the Shell-operated field is expected to be completely depleted by 2024. With the country aiming to move away from burning coal or (imported) gasoil for power, gas is needed to replace gas. Even though the Philippines is pushing for a bilateral agreement with China to pave to way for joint exploration activities in disputed areas of the South China Sea – to the consternation of its citizens – any discovery in the Palawan basin or Scarborough Shoal will be years from commercialisation.
So LNG is the answer. And LNG has been the answer since 2008, when the need for an LNG import terminal was first identified. And it is not like no projects have been proposed – Australia's Energy World Corp (EWC) has been wanting to build an LNG receiving terminal and power station in the Quezon province near Manila for years, but the project has been described as 'trapped in a bureaucratic quagmire' due to hurdles from various government agencies, or stymied by groups with competing interests.
PNOC itself has been wanting to build its own terminal in Batangas, within range of existing gas and power transmission facilities currently drawing Malampaya gas. But, just like Pertamina in Indonesia, it is cash-strapped and unable to drive the project on its own, hence the requirement for a partner/s. First Gen Corp and Phoenix Petroleum are both private players, with First Gen already operating four of the country's five gas-fired plants while Phoenix Petroleum has close ties with CNOOC Gas.
Many announcements have been made and gone, but with this shortlist of three groups, it does finally look like the Philippines will be able to get its LNG ambitions of the ground. And it is thinking even bigger; wanting the terminal to become a LNG trading hub for the region – capitalising on the existing habit of ship-to-ship transfers of LNG cargoes into smaller parcels in the Philippine waters for delivery into southern China – challenging existing ambitions in Japan, South Korea and Singapore. But perhaps that is getting a bit ahead of themselves. Getting a project – any LNG project – off the ground is the first priority. And the rest can come after that.
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It is a well-known fact that the oil and gas industry has a lot to offer in terms of opportunities - paycheck, lifestyle, and work-life balance. However, like everything else in life, it has a flip side as well. If you are planning to make a career in oil and gas industry, it is important to know the cons as well. Here is a list of risks associated with working in oil and gas industry that you must know to make an informed decision.
Highly competitive: survival of the fittest
Oil and gas industry is highly competitive and dynamic in nature. The job requires high level of expertise and productivity. With digitization and automation of the industry, the work functions are changing rapidly. The employees who cannot cope up and upskill with changing time and need will be automatically pushed out of the system. The foremost challenge in oil and gas industry is to stay relevant and keep upskilling.
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Some job functions in oil industry like offshore rig workers have to work in 12-hours shift, seven days a week and for seven to 28 days in one stretch. Sometimes, overtime is also expected due to emergency or to manage the project deadlines. However, the oil companies do give equal amount of resting period to the rig workers to compensate for the long working hours. Even then, the continuous long hours is strenuous for the workforce.
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Although rigorous safety trainings are provided to the workforce along with numerous safety measures and laws in place; accidents do occur. Sometimes, these accidents can be life-threatening. Here is quick overview of the possible accidents that you might encounter:
Risk of confined space and fall- The line workers in oil and gas industry sometimes work in confined spaces like mud pits, reserve pits, storage tanks, sand storage, and other excavated areas, where they are exposed to potential risk of ignition of inflammable vapors, exposure to harmful chemicals, and asphyxiation. Additionally, these kinds of workplaces involve risk of falls, slips and trips too which can cause severe injuries and can even turn fatal. Though the companies are extremely careful and take all safety precautions, but the risk cannot be ruled out.
Additionally, frequent exposure to chemicals used in refineries and drilling operations can impact long-term health. To offset these dangers, oil and gas companies provide comprehensive training to employees to ensure safety protocols and site-specific features.
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The oil and gas professionals have to work on remote location for exploration, offshore duties, pumping stations, gas plants and more. The workers in remote location often feel isolated and they are on their own to cope up with numerous work-related accidents and health hazards.
Working in oil and gas industry is extremely rewarding in terms of career growth, travelling opportunities and compensation. However, the above points must also be considered before stepping into this industry. It is important to mention here that majority of oil and gas companies are aware of the risks associated and thus have sound safety measures in place to avoid any contingency. Moreover, the government and regulatory bodies also impose strict regulations for safety and security of the workforce. Therefore, in many cases, the risk associated is considerably reduced. So, before you accept any offer from any oil and gas companies, you must carefully verify the safety measures and policies of the company. Once, you are assured, your career in oil and gas will be highly rewarding.
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Guests are free with valid guest ID cards Saturday through Monday. All guests should have a valid guest ID card to enter the pools and fitness centers.
Land and water aerobics classes and Interval Circuit Training for Monday is canceled.
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The Sun City Veterans Association presents "A Salute to Our Nations Defenders" with a concert performance by the Army's 3rd Infantry Division Band at 7 p.m. Friday in Magnolia Hall.
Tickets are free and available at the desk at Lifestyle Services.
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On Monday, commemorate Memorial Day at Sun City's annual event at 10 a.m. in the Pinckney Hall parking lot.
Col. Benjamin Blankenship, assistant chief of staff operations and training for the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Eastern Recruiting Region on Parris Island will be the speaker.
He has deployed with Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and with the Joint Task Force Caring Response in relief operations to Burma. Blankenship's awards include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Medal and the Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

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Portals in Libraries: Portal Vision
Amos A. Lakos is librarian, Rosenfeld Management Library, Anderson School of Management, UCLA. He can be reached at email@example.com.
During a January 1999 American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter meeting, experts in the Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) identified a number of important future trends for technologies in libraries (www.ala.org/ala/lita/litaresources/toptechtrends/midwinter1999.htm). The narrative for the first trend, Customization and Personalization, includes the following: "Library users who use the Web expect customization, interactivity and customer support." Thus, this trend deals directly with issues related to library portals. The group emphasized the customer-focused approach as the trend of the future.
They mentioned the University of Washington My Gateway (www.lib.washington.edu/) and North Carolina State University's new and increasingly influential MyLibrary @NCState (http://my.lib.ncsu.edu/) as examples of customized library portals. Other library technology trends identified were also related to the possible impacts of library portal implementations focused use of digital resources, interactive help, identifying "human" libraries for support, cooperative support among libraries and more.
Customized and personalizable library portals should address these issues by being customer focused and empowering users to create personal information systems that are responsive to their individual needs. A library portal needs to leverage the library's expertise both in the form of the underlying database of resources built by librarians and through greater accessibility to those librarians.
However important building a library portal may be, in order to make a portal truly effective and useful for our customers, it has to be part of the owning institution's "enterprise" portal. No matter how "good" a library portal can be by itself, it can only be a niche information framework for a customer. Since libraries are always part of a larger organization, whether a municipality, a business or an educational institution, a library portal needs to be part of the institutional framework to be truly effective. Portals have to be understood as customer-centric frameworks that, although built for institutional purposes, are intended to enable the use of the institution's resources and services by individuals be they employees or customers. For example, a university student has many diverse needs such as admission, course information and schedules, financial support, library services and more. Building a number of independent portals will not serve these diverse needs and may not allow the institution to leverage the power of integrated systems to its advantage. What we need to develop is a one-stop-shopping service framework, based on an enterprise identity system. From this perspective, we need to understand that portals are cooperative frameworks that enable more effective service delivery as well as more effective use of the institution's human and other resources. We need to think in terms of building the library portal channels as part of the larger enterprise portal.
What Is a Portal?
When discussing and planning any portal framework, it is important to come to a common understanding of what we mean when we say portal. There are various definitions, depending on perspective, mission or function. From a mission perspective, Gerry McCartney, associate dean and chief information officer at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, recently defined portals as whatever the institution wants them to be a place that draws people to it because of what it offers and what it enables.
In a recent article in EDUCAUSE Review (July/August), Michael Looney and Peter Lyman defined Web portals as "systems which gather a variety of useful information resources into a single, 'one stop' Web page, helping the user to avoid being overwhelmed by 'infoglut' or feeling lost on the Web."
I define a portal as "a customized learning and transactional Web environment, designed purposefully to enable an individual end-user to 'personalize' the content and look of the website for his/her own individual preference."
The emphasis needs to be on the end-user as the portal's focus, as portals represent a basic change in the way information and data are presented to users on the Web, as well as a change in the way they use the Web. Portals will change the way libraries do business and enhance their capabilities to deliver services in the ways the users want them.
A portal is a Web service environment. Customization is the mechanism for the organization and the content owners to deliver Web resources to end users based on the identification and authentication system in place. The more they know about their customers, the better they can plan and the more useful the portal will be. Customization determines the initial view to the end-user.
The portal should have the capability to gradually learn and change based on how it is used by individuals. The portal changes as the status and the activity in it change. It learns as it goes. True portals are bi-directional environments that enable real time transactions, such as information, financial services or changeable scheduling.
Personalization empowers end users to use the customized services, which are delivered based on a well-designed identity management system, and to change all aspects of the framework as they wish, thereby making the service more usable. Although the institution plans and maintains the Web portal framework, the result will be many different individual portals.
Such portal environments empower and build long term relationships with customers, thereby making the enterprise more successful and more efficient. Portals will enable organizations to be more flexible as their environments and the needs of their customers evolve.
A portal should also have effective assessment and feedback loops, which should keep it well focused on delivering the right services to its customers, thereby actually keeping itself relevant and surviving.
When planning a portal, it is important to keep certain principles in mind. It has to be designed from a customer perspective it needs to be simple to use, dependable and predictable. It should be able to demonstrate value or deliver results and make the customer more self-reliant.
It is important to involve all stakeholders in portal planning and implementation and to adhere to principles and tools that allow for all units to leverage unifying technologies. For example, in the case of an academic portal, this means a single campus portal. An enterprise portal requires a single identity and authentication system, requires all components to communicate and should have capabilities that allow students, faculty and staff to complete transactions in real time. The goal of an enterprise portal is to create a framework for diverse user groups and stakeholders to work together. It has to be customer driven, capable of creating one-stop services and, by design, of building a community of interest for the long term. In the case of a university, for example, it might allow alumni to stay connected and encourage life-long learning.
For implementation, designers need to listen to the voice of the customer and develop the ability or the vision to imagine the outcomes of a portal. Leadership is crucial for the success of a portal since it provides the glue to keep all the stakeholders working together, keeping them focused on shared goals and principles. Implementation is 10% information technology and 90% leadership, planning, common culture and sustained vision, and planned process. Risk taking is a large part of successful implementation as are being externally focused and understanding e-business. To quote Nate Root, from Forrester Research, "The problem with portals is not technology, but rather organizational obstacles, defining goals, adopting a clear business plan and even how you describe different portal features."
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By now most folks know that the U.S. Supreme Court did something that changed how money can be spent in elections and by whom, but what happened and why should you care?
The Citizens United ruling, released in January 2010, tossed out the corporate and union ban on making independent expenditures and financing electioneering communications. It gave corporations and unions the green light to spend unlimited sums on ads and other political tools, calling for the election or defeat of individual candidates.
In a nutshell, the high court's 5-4 decision said that it is OK for corporations and labor unions to spend as much as they want to convince people to vote for or against a candidate.
The decision did not affect contributions. It is still illegal for companies and labor unions to give money directly to candidates for federal office. The court said that because these funds were not being spent in coordination with a campaign, they "do not give rise to corruption or the appearance of corruption."
>> Study: Most Americans want to kill 'Citizens United' with constitutional amendment
So if the decision was about spending, why has so much been written about contributions? Like seven and eight-figure donations from people like casino magnate and billionaire Sheldon Adelson who, with his family, has given about $40 million to so-called "super PACs," formed in the wake of the decision?
For that, we need to look at another court case — SpeechNow.org v. FEC. The lower-court case used the Citizens United case as precedent when it said that limits on contributions to groups that make independent expenditures are unconstitutional.
And that's what led to the creation of the super PACs, which act as shadow political parties. They accept unlimited donations from billionaires, corporations and unions and use it to buy advertising, most of it negative.
>> How slamming campaign finance laws helped Greg Gianforte get elected
The Supreme Court kept limits on disclosure in place, and super PACs are required to report regularly on who their donors are. The same can't be said for "social welfare" groups and some other nonprofits, like business leagues.
These groups can function the same way as super PACs, so long as election activity is not their primary activity. But unlike the super PACs, nonprofits do not report who funds them. That's disturbing to those who favor transparency in elections. An attempt by Congress to pass a law requiring disclosure was blocked by Republican lawmakers.
The Citizens United decision was surprising given the sensitivity regarding corporate and union money being used to influence a federal election. Congress first banned corporations from funding federal campaigns in 1907 with the Tillman Act. In 1947, the Taft-Hartley Act extended the ban to labor unions. But the laws were weak and tough to enforce.


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West Side champ Donelan's wins City Series
Donelan's won the major division championship at Warwick West Side by thriving in tough situations. On a bigger stage Friday night, Donelan's was up to its old tricks.
Warwick National's Coastway Community Bank took a 5-2 lead on Donelan's in Friday's City Series championship game. Playing on its home field and with everything clicking, Coastway seemed poised to cruise to the title.
Instead, Donelan's rallied for two runs in the fourth, two in the fifth and one in the sixth then held off a last-gasp push from Coastway to capture the Warwick title with an 8-7 victory.
"The good thing about this team is that they've been in close battles all year," said Donelan's manager Tom McMullen. "This wasn't anything new to us. We've been resilient all year, we've bounced back. The kids don't panic. They've never given up and they've been in battles like this before. Perseverance and resiliency is what they're all about."
Donelan's actually scored first, getting a two-run homer in the top of the first from Blake Roberge. But Coastway starter Jacob Riess settled in from there, and in the meantime, the Coastway bats took over.
Shawn Holland led off the bottom of the first with a double, and Evan O'Connor followed with a single. A sacrifice fly by Sean Blanchard brought a run home, before Tyler Balutowski plated O'Connor with a double. A single by Riess scored Balutowski to make it 3-2.
Coastway then added two more runs in the second, when O'Connor walked and Blanchard roped a line drive up the middle. A string of aggressive base-running plays by Coastway and bad throws by Donelan's allowed both O'Connor and Blanchard to come all the way around for the 5-2 lead.
On the mound for Coastway, Riess worked a scoreless third. Slowly but surely, though, Donelan's started to turn the tide.
Roberge worked around two walks to pitch a scoreless third, before the offense came back to life in the fourth. Three straight walks to Roberge, Andrew Fredericks and Bobby Rodriguez loaded the bases. Roberge scored on an error before Fredericks raced home when Coastway turned a 6-3 double play.
Roberge followed with another scoreless frame in the fourth, setting the stage for the comeback to continue.
With one out in the fifth, Anthony Witherstone legged out an infield hit and Tommy McMullen lined a base hit into right before stealing second. Roberge then battled through a 10-pitch at-bat before hitting a sharp ground ball to third. A throwing error on the play allowed both Witherstone and McMullen to score, putting Donelan's ahead 6-5.
Armed with the lead, Roberge kept momentum firmly on his team's side. He struck out the side in dominant fashion in the fifth.
"Blake was outstanding," Tom McMullen said. "He's been outstanding all year long as our No. 1 pitcher. He's a kid that belongs on the mound. His composure is unbelievable. Even if you're not making the plays behind him, he stays composed, he battles back and he gets stronger."
Donelan's added two more runs in the sixth. Kane Martinez singled, Isaiah Rosa walked and Witherstone knocked in both of them with a line drive single to right field.
Coastway still had one more at-bat, though, and would test Donelan's resilience one more time.
Again, the West Side club was up to the task.
Holland led off the bottom of the sixth with a single, and O'Connor followed with a ground ball back to the mound. Roberge tried for an out at second but his throw was wild and everybody was safe. Roberge also reached his pitch count at that point.
Fredericks came on in relief and issued a walk to Blanchard. Balutowski followed with a hard ground ball to third, where Tommy McMullen made a great scoop and got an out at third. Holland scored on the play to make it 8-6.
Riess then hit a ground ball up the middle and Donelan's got a force at second for out No. 2. Coastway stayed alive when Ryan Henson hit a ground ball to shortstop and the flip to second base was dropped. Blanchard scored on the play to get Coastway within one at 8-7.
Bur Fredericks induced another ground ball, this one to third base. McMullen made the play there and then won a furious race to third with the runner Riess for the final out of the game.
Donelan's finally breathed easy.
"It's been a team win all year long, and everybody has contributed," Tom McMullen said. "That's the beauty of this team and that's why we are where we are.
The loss ended a great season for Coastway, who won the National league title and got together for one more run in the City Series. The squad also sent several players to National's 12-year-old star team, which finished as the District 3 runner-up.
On Friday, though, it was Donelan's who celebrated.
"From the beginning of March to the end here, these kids have really grown as a team," McMullen said. "It was really an outstanding year for them, from the league to the playoff level right on through to the City Series. I'm really proud of these kids."
Donelan's team members are Witherstone, Roberge, Fredericks, Martinez, Rosa, Rodriguez, Ty Morgan, Tommy McMullen, Vincent Tinaro, Julian Rodas and Elias Fura.
Coastway's team was made up of Holland, O'Connor, Blanchard, Balutowski, Riess, Henson, Ryan Conley, Chris Johnson, Jeff Berard, Will Morrisette and Jake Resendes.


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Jacobs, Jane
Jacobs, Jane, 1916–2006, American-Canadian urbanologist, b. Scranton, Pa., as Jane Butzner. In the 1930s she moved to New York City, where she was (1952–64) an editor of Architectural Forum magazine. Living in Greenwich Village during this period, she became an effective leader in efforts to preserve her neighborhood and the adjoining area of Soho, particularly opposing development schemes promoted by Robert Moses . Her first book, The Death and Life of Great American Cities (1961), proved to be one of the most influential works in the history of city planning and has been particularly important to America's New Urbanists. In it, Jacobs advocated the free and spontaneous growth of cities, condemned modernist planning, decried urban renewal's wholesale destruction of communities, and argued for high-density neighborhoods and multiple-use buildings as the foundations of vital, socially successful city living. In 1968, Jacobs and her family moved to Toronto, where she again became active in city development she became a Canadian citizen in 1973. Her later books, which focused on urban and regional economies as well as on broader topics, include The Economy of Cities (1969), Cities and the Wealth of Nations (1984), Systems of Survival (1992), The Nature of Economies (2000), and Dark Age Ahead (2004).
See biographies by A. S. Alexiou (2006) and G. Lang and M. Wunsch (2008) M. Allen, Ideas That Matter: The World of Jane Jacobs (1997) T. Mennel, J. Steffens, and C. Klemek, ed., Block by Block: Jane Jacobs and the Future of New York (2007) A. Flint, Wrestling with Moses: How Jane Jacobs Took on New York's Master Builder and Transformed the American City (2009).
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Just before PASS Summit in November, House of Brick and I will be holding a free boot camp on Virtualizing Business Critical SQL Servers.
For those of you who are getting to Seattle for the PASS Summit a little early and wish to gain some knowledge on this topic, please register for this free event! Make sure to enter the complementary admission registration code "HoBEducation" for the opportunity of the year!
It will be held on Tuesday, November 6th, at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel, 1400 Sixth Avenue, in the Aspen Room from 11a until 4:30p. Lunch will be provided. You'll be educated and blown away just in time for the PASS Summit welcome reception to begin Tuesday night!
We have given an abridged version of this boot camp for over a year now at SQL Saturday events across the country, and have had exceptionally positive feedback every time. This information is truly vital for you and your organization in the quest to gain flexibility, agility, high availability, disaster recoverability, and manageability while lowering the costs associated with your SQL Servers.
The outline of the training is as follows.
- Introduction to SQL Server Virtualization
- Virtualization Trends
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- Physical Stack Fundamentals
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- Storage, vSphere Host, and Networking
- Virtual Machine Layer
- VM and Guest Operating System Customizations
- Virtual Storage and Presentation Options
- Installation and Optimally Configure SQL Server
- SQL Server on VMware Prototype
- Benchmarking and Baselining Performance
- Workload Selection
- Beyond the Prototype
- Disaster Recovery and High Availability Options
- SQL Server Clustering
- SQL Server 2012 AlwaysOn
We give you everything we can in the available time and hold nothing back. Your attendance at the boot camp will help in your identification and avoidance of common pitfalls encountered in the virtualization of SQL Server.
The PASS Summit pre-cons are fantastic, but if you are not planning to attend those and are in town early, please make plans to attend our boot camp. Register for this free event here! Make sure to enter the complementary admission code "HoBEducation" for the opportunity of the year!
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An intriguing matchup between welterweights Mike Swick and Ben Saunders is now set for UFC 99 on June 13 in Cologne, Germany.
FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the new bout from sources close to the fight with all indications being that agreements have been formally signed, making the fight official.
Swick, 13-2, last competed at "UFC Fight for the Troops" this past December. Facing Jonathan Goulet, Swick TKO'd the Canadian fight veteran just 33 seconds into the fight. The quick and decisive victory marked the former middleweight's third victory since moving to welterweight.
A light heavyweight contestant during the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, Swick made his debut at 170 at UFC Fight Night 12 last January. Facing TUF 2 veteran Josh Burkman, Swick won via majority decision. He returned at UFC 85 this past June, where he took on another veteran from TUF 2, Marcus Davis. Swick brought an end to Davis' 11 fight win streak when he was declared the victor by unanimous decision.
The UFC had been trying to match Swick up with Anthony Johnson at UFC Fight Night 18 on April 1 but the match never was finalized.
Like Swick, Saunders also last competed at "UFC Fight for the Troops," where he used a devestating array of knees to TKO former Navy Seal Brandon Wolff at 1:49 of round 1. Capitalizing on the momentum Saunders gained coming out of the strong performance, the UFC signed a match between him and fellow prospect Dustin Hazelett for UFC 96 on March 7. However, the fight fell through as both fighters were forced to pull off the card due to injury.
Saunders is a veteran from the sixth season of The Ultimate Fighter and holds a perfect record in his career of 7-0-2. Considered extremely tall for his division at 6'2", the American Top Team-trained fighter is a perfect 3-0 when competing inside of the Octagon.
UFC 99 will mark the UFC's debut in Germany and is slated to emanate from the Lanxess Arena. The event is expected to be headlined by a 195 pound catchweight bout between former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin and former PRIDE middleweight champion Wanderlei Silva.
Other bouts reportedly expected for the card include Cain Velasquez vs. Heath Herring, Spencer Fisher vs. Caol Uno, and Todd Duffee vs. Mustapha al Turk.


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Nature's Kingdom
Worlds are changing. With the rapid increase of hallowed, metahumans, and superpowered beings, hints of events with cataclysmic proportion can be seen on the horizon.
Phenomena that has not been witnessed since the Age of Gods.
Mercy Gaunt, a somewhat popular teenage girl, finds her life turned upside down as she is dropped into the world of 'Capes' and mythical beings. A world of war, conspiracy, and political intrigue. Full of battles that have lasted millennia with deep grudges that had taken root in the past.
As she remembers her childhood dream for utopia, Mercy must decide if she has what it takes to protect the people she loves.
You can start by reading the prelude. Or you could skip that and start at chapter one while looking at the prelude later. I would recommend doing the latter option so you can get into the meat of the story without boring yourself and losing interest.
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Volume 1: Into The Spirit
A Prelude
Canto I - Awakening
Ode: Mercy
Canto II - Secrets
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Prologue I
Seven full moons shone brilliantly in the clear night sky. A slight breeze traveled across the forest causing the leaves to rustle in the wind. Laying on a branch, a transparent spirit with the figure of a woman with deer-like antlers sprouting from her head gazed at the moons.
"It's a beautiful night," Nature whispered to herself. "Don't you think?"
She glanced at the moons expectantly with her glowing white eyes. Looking down toward the forest floor Nature sighed. This peace will end soon, she thought grimly.
The forest was especially quiet. Normally she preferred a lively forest, hearing the birds sing their beautiful songs, to feel the energy and emotions of the creatures around her. Nature could feel the growth of the trees, grass, shrubs, and bushes.
The spirit wanted to relax and connect more to the forest, but now wasn't the time. Raising her spirit energy, Nature warned the animals nearby to stay hidden in nightly shadows or to flee from the area.
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I was also wondering, is there a good book with instruction and examples of a more emotive/expressive style of rendering, so less based on geometrical rules and more about capturing feelings/emotions/values/experiences?
This is a crucial skill to have in exploratory phases for products where aesthetics are very important, like automotive, footwear, perfume bottles, fashion, cosmetics etc.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senior quarterback Hagan Driskell (Ruther Glen, Va./Caroline) posted a career-high four touchdown passes and wide receiver Tyler Beiler (Ronks, Pa./Conestoga Valley) hauled in three touchdown passes as the Bridgewater Eagles (8-2) football team posted a 38-28 victory over the Catholic Cardinals (4-6) to round out the regular season.
Bridgewater's eight wins on the year marks the most since the 2006 season.
Following a short drive from the Cardinals, Bridgewater's ensuing drive chewed up eight minutes before setting up the Eagles from the one-yard line on fourth down. The Eagles elected to go for it, but running back Darrin McKenzie (Rustburg, Va./Brookville) was met in the air, keeping the game scoreless with under six minutes to play in the first stanza.
Catholic went three and out on the following drive, before a Beiler punt return gave the Eagles excellent field position inside the Cardinals 30.
Bridgewater took the lead four plays later on a three-yard route to fullback Nick Wimer (Grottoes, Va./Spotswood) to put the Eagles ahead 7-0.
Catholic responded in a hurry when a 65 yard kick return set the Cardinals up at the Bridgewater 10. The Cardinals punched it on the next play on a 10 yard pass to Mike Smith to knot the game at 7-7.
Following a fumble on the kickoff and a three-and-out, cornerback Damien Ward (Chesterfield, Va./Louisa County) the Cardinals punt, giving Bridgewater excellent field position at the Catholic 39.
The Eagles regained the lead four plays later when a 25-yard strike from Driskell to Beiler putting Bridgewater ahead 14-7 with 13:25 to play in the first half.
Bridgewater looked to force a three-and-out, but a roughing the kicker penalty breathed new life into the Cardinals continuing their drive. Catholic capitalized on the Bridgewater miscue four plays later when a 13-yard Smith carry tied the game up at 14 each with 10:13 left in the second quarter.
On the following possession, Bridgewater used a 45 yard streak to Beiler to regain the lead at a 21-14 tally which is where the game would remain as it entered the halftime intermission.
Out of the intermission, Bridgewater marched right down field on the Cardinals, with the assistance of two personal fouls before Driskell caught Beiler again, this time from 31 yards out to put the Eagles ahead 28-14 with 13:34 to play in the third stanza.
Catholic answered nine plays later when a Greg Cordivari pass to Alonzo Cooke from eight yards out bridged the gap to a 28-21 tally.
The touchdown exchange continued when Driskell accounted for his fifth touchdown of the day on a one-yard QB keeper to put the Eagles ahead 35-21 with under five and change to play in the third.
Following a pair of exchanges, Bridgewater added to its lead when Jordan Thacker's (Hickory, N.C./Fred T. Foard) career-long 43 yard field goal split the uprights to put the Eagles ahead 38-21 with under 14 to play in the game.
Catholic mounted a nine yard, 54-yard drive on its ensuing possession to bring the score to a 38-28 tally with 10:14 remaining off of a Mike Smith 25-yard reception, his second of the game.
Bridgewater got the ball back with 4:45 to play and used up the remainder of the clock to pick up its eighth win of the year with a 38-28 triumph over the Cardinals at Cardinals Stadium.
Through the air, Driskell was exceptional, completing 20-of-23 passes for 274 yards and four touchdowns. Driskell completed 17 straight passes along the way, setting a Bridgewater school record for consecutive completions and a career-high with four touchdown passes.
On the season, Driskell posted the program's best touchdown to interception ratio with an 18-to-4 ratio. The Ruther Glen, Va. native finished the season with 83 pass attempts without throwing an interception, Driskell's four interceptions is the lowest single season interception total for a Bridgewater quarterback that attempted at least 100 passes in a season.
On the ground, senior Thomas Tate (Staunton, Va./Robert E. Lee) barreled for 83 yards on 18 carries to lead the way.
On the receiving end, Beiler ended his stellar Bridgewater career with a six catch, 125 yard afternoon. Beiler hauled in three touchdown passes along the way, upping the career touchdown receptions record to 30 and the single season record to 16. On the year, Beiler hauled in 61 pass for 1,342 yards.
Defensively, senior T.J. Montague (Reston, Va./South Lakes) recorded a team-high nine tackles. Montague leaves Bridgewater with 213 career tackles, good enough for 13th on the career tackles list.
Catholic was led on the ground by freshman Mike Pitsenberger's 80 yards on 19 carries.
Through the air, Cordivari was 14-of-26 for 88 yards and a trio of touchdowns. Backup quarterback Chris Gazda went 3-for-6 for 33 yards in a limited role.
On the receiving end, Smith hauled in six catches for 35 yards and a pair of scores.
Defensively, Christian Pavik posted a game-high 16 tackles to led the way for the Cardinals defense.
Bridgewater outgained Catholic by a 471-to-296 tally, and owned the time of possession battle by a 37:42 to 22:18 tally.


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When it comes to Intel LGA 1156 platforms you have been able to get an awesome mainstream platform since the day it was introduced along with Intel Core i7 800 & i5 700 series 'Lynnfield' processors way back in September 2009. Over the past eight months the LGA 1156 platform has sold really well and one of the only complaints that we have heard with the platform from enthusiasts and gamers is that Intel has ignored the overclocker on this platform as they don't offer any unlocked processors for this socket. Intel offers an unlocked Extreme Edition processor for their LGA 1366 platform, but the unlocked Extreme series CPUs are reserved only for the flagship processor for that product generation. The Lynnfield processors aren't part of the top tier product line, so Intel didn't offer any unlocked parts.
In a move that shocked many, Intel has buckled to the demands of mainstream consumers and has launched a couple unlocked processors for the LGA 1156 platform! The processors that are being announced today are the unlocked Intel Core i7-875K and Core i5-655K processors.
The Intel Core i5-655K Processor is a dual-core processor with Intel Hyper-Threading technology for a grand total of four threads. The processor features a 3.2GHz (3.46Ghz in Turbo) clock frequency along with Intel HD graphics, 4MB of cache and has a total TDP of 73 Watts. The Intel Core i7-875K processor on the other hand is a quad-core processor with Intel Hyper-Threading technology for a total of eight threads. The 875K has a clock frequency of 2.93GHz (3.60GHz in Turbo mode) a larger 8MB cache and a TDP of 95 Watts.
Other than some clock frequency changes the Intel Core i7-875K and Core i5-665K processors are internally identical to the other Lynnfield processors in their respective series. In fact the Intel Core i7-870 is identical to the Core i7-875K processor in regards to everything with the exception of the core being unlocked. The same is true for the Intel Core i5-655K as it is basically an unlocked Intel Core i5-650 processor. This means that these two SKUs, the i7-875K and i5-655K, are identical to existing parts besides the fact that they are unlocked (Turbo and DDR ratios). These 'K-SKUs' have been made available to deliver a better overclocking experience as you can easily increase the multiplier and now have the ability to change frequencies independently, which will make for much easier overclocking.
The Intel Core i7-870 processor currently sells for $579.99 shipped on
Newegg and you might expect that Intel would raise prices. If that is
what you thought you couldn't be more wrong. Intel has priced the Intel
Core i7-875K processor at just $342! The Intel Core i6-655K on the other hand will be priced $40 above a standard Core i5-650 processor. What is happening to the Intel Core i7-870 processor pricing? We asked Intel this question and this is what they had to say:
"Expect price reductions throughout the year as Intel always does!" – Intel PR
So yes, nobody in their right mind would buy an Intel Core i7-870 processor over an Intel Core i7-875K until the prices drop on the 870! Let's take a closer look at the Core i7-875K processor that we are reviewing today!
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Dental Tips
Dental Expert Tips:
1. Regular dental exams are a necessary part of your total health care regime. Infection and bacteria in the mouth can affect the health of your entire body. Semi-annual check ups will monitor tooth decay, gum disease and early detection of oral cancer. Preventing and treating gum disease in its early stages are the best ways to keep your smile healthy. Think of good oral care as part of a healthy lifestyle.
2. X-rays are a necessary addition to your dental treatment plan in order to gather pertinent information regarding your oral health. The radiation dose that a person incurs from a series of dental x-rays is significantly less than an airplane flight from NY to LA, indicating the benefits out weigh the risks one my have concerning radiation dosage.
3. Energy drinks and sports drinks have a higher acidity than regular soft drinks and fruit juices, causing irreversible damage to enamel, which is the glossy outer layer of teeth. These drinks have additional citric acid which adds the tartness desired by consumers. For strong, decay-resistant teeth, our bodies need protein, vitamins and minerals (especially calcium, phosphorus and proper levels of fluoride).
4. Do you suffer from headaches, earaches, tenderness of the jaw muscles or dull, aching facial pain? Any of these symptoms may indicate that you are clenching or grinding your teeth in your sleep. The muscles and joints may not function properly, resulting in cycles of pain and spasm. Being fitted for a night-guard may help alleviate these symptoms and can also protect your teeth and the jaw joint.
5. Bleeding gums are not normal! Gums should not bleed upon brushing. If they are, this could be a sign of gingivitis or periodontal disease, which is caused by the bacteria in plaque, a sticky, colorless film that forms on your teeth. The plaque bacteria have toxins that inflame the gums. You should visit your dentist to evaluate your oral health.


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Apple Print Products
Apple offers a suite of print products through Photos including prints of various sizes, photo greeting cards, personalised calendars, and photo books. See below for help on how to create and order your project, including info on shipping prices, order status and more!
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Your account lets you personalise your Apple Print Product shopping experience. With an Apple ID and password, you can take advantage of 1-Click ordering, edit your address information, access Apple online resources, and more.
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To check the status of your Apple Print Products order, or to cancel, log into online Order Status with your Apple ID and password. Please note, you have 30 minutes from the time you place your order to request a cancellation in online Order Status. See below for more details.
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Due to the automated printing process, we are unable to update your address once your order is placed. To learn how to edit your default shipping or billing address for Apple Print Products orders, refer to the links below.
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After logging in, locate the order you want to cancel, and click "Cancel Order" in the Status column. You'll be asked to confirm your request to cancel the order. Once you confirm the request, a cancellation confirmation email will be sent to the email address in your Apple ID account.
If your shipping address is incorrect, and you are unable to cancel your order within 30 minutes, your order will be shipped to the address provided. If the carrier is unable to deliver your order to the address provided, they will return the package to Apple and we will provide a full refund.
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Motivated home buyers skip bidding wars in tight markets
Ryan Mathys spent weeks prospecting.
He drove up and down the little avenue in Solana Beach, Calif., taking notes and knocking on doors. He scoured public records. He blanketed the seaside neighborhood in northern San Diego County with inquiries.
All the detective work had a dollars-and-cents purpose: to find homes the owners would be willing to sell.
Housing prices in many markets are rising sharply, and there's a shortage of houses available for sale.
So agents like Mathys are resorting to reconnaissance and back-channel networks to find homes that haven't yet hit the market. They're cold-calling homeowners with offers and targeting specific neighborhoods with direct mail. Some come bearing bizarre gifts in return for a listing. One agent offered a seller the use of his exotic car; one of his clients offered free dogs.
And they're chasing so-called pocket listings, homes privately marketed among those in the know. The low-profile nature of the listings makes them hard to quantify. But agents and other real estate experts say they've become common in the booming Southern California market, where the median home price shot up nearly 25 percent in the last year.
Mathys – a 10-year veteran who, with his partner Tracie Kersten, specializes in high-end San Diego properties – said he'd never before seen the market this tight or felt the need to get this creative.
His hunt in Solana Beach began this year when Marc Snyder, a technology executive from the East Coast, called him looking for a future retirement home. Snyder, 46, was selective. He fell hard for a particular house on a narrow street. He made an offer but lost out to an all-cash buyer.
So Mathys sent a letter to every home on the ocean-view side of the street to see if someone else was interested in selling. He outlined his client's personal story and qualifications. Mathys knocked on doors. He searched property records for the names of homeowners and reached out through social media and email.
He finally persuaded the owner of a three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch home with a panoramic view of the Pacific. Snyder offered $2.15 million for the home, which is set for closing soon. He plans to remodel. The price means a hefty commission for Mathys. (Agents for the buyer and seller typically split a percentage of the sale price.)
Mathys finds his approach worthwhile. "You feel more proactive than sitting there waiting for the next one to come up – and then watching 10 other people swarm all over it," he said. "It gives you a little bit more of a feeling of control in this market, where buyers don't have that much control."
Sellers, by contrast, need only hint at a desire to sell, and a line will form.
"They are spreading the word through whisper campaigns or pocket listings, through the broker network and the Web," said Nick Segal, a real estate agent who estimates that 30 percent of the deals at his Partners Trust firm are secured without a listing. "You say, 'I have got something coming on the market; it's quiet.' "
Many of the low-profile deals involve investors, who have swarmed Southern California in recent months, closing deals quickly with cash. Whether agents rake in big commissions or go hungry in these arrangements depends on their savvy and network of contacts.
"It is a market where the strong survive," said Michael Gray, a real estate agent in La Canada Flintridge, Calif.
Pocket listings have been common for some time among celebrities, primarily because of privacy concerns. Now they're proliferating across the economic spectrum because of the mismatch between supply and demand.
Some sellers want to keep a low profile because of a divorce or a job loss. In other cases, the home may need some work or be undergoing repairs. Marketing it quietly can be a way to test the waters or to secure a hassle-free sale from an investor. Some sellers simply don't want a lot of strangers traipsing through their homes.
Michael Kerwin, 65, sold his Altadena, Calif., home this month without ever listing the two-bedroom, one-bathroom bungalow. His agent, Addora Beall, found an investor who snapped up the property within days for more than the asking price. The all-cash purchase closed in seven days, faster than it would have with a buyer who needed a mortgage.
"I could have waited for more money. But I told her the price I wanted to get … and she got just a little bit more," Kerwin said in a phone interview from Amarillo, Texas, on his way to Pittsburgh to live with his new bride. "I was a motivated seller … but I didn't think it would happen quite this fast."


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This pair of photographs show a common pathway for heat to "leak" from the attic into the conditioned space - via recessed can lighting. The IR camera photograph clearly shows heat from the attic entering the conditioned space. It should be noted that the lights had been "off" when these photographs were taken.
The temperature range is from 72°F (darkest colors) to 84°F (lightest colors).


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City sponsors holiday grease recycling event
8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 26. City of Savannah Wastewater Plant, 1400 East President St. City residents will have an opportunity to recycle their Thanksgiving holiday cooking oil and grease again this year. A recycling event will be held on Monday, Nov. 26 from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the City of Savannah President Street Wastewater Plant. Residents are asked to collect their used cooking oil and grease in sealed containers and turn it in at the event. For more information, please contact the Public Information Office at 912-651-6410.
Stuff a Bus Toy Drive
7 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 26-Nov. 30. Oglethorpe Mall. Y107.9 is hosting a round the clock toy drive campaign for the Marine Corps "Toys for Tots 2012" Kicking off Monday, Nov. 26 at 7 a.m. and running continuously until 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30 at Oglethorpe Mall. Y107.9 DJ Brad Wells will live inside an RV donated by Dick Gore's RV World in the Oglethorpe Mall parking lot in an attempt to fill the RV with new, unwrapped toys that will benefit Chatham, Effingham, Beaufort and Jasper county children in need. Donations will be accepted at any hour during the toy drive.
2013 Tax Update in Savannah
Nov. 26 and Nov. 27. GA Continuing Education Center, 305 Fahm St. Professional Tax Institute is providing 2013 tax update in Savannah sponsored by Ga. Assoc. of Enrolled Agents to be held on full days on Nov. 26, and 27, 2012 at the GA Continuing Education Center. CPE may be available for EAs, CPAs, tax attorneys, and RTRPs. For information about attendance or sponsoring a vendor table contact: Tibby Llewellyn at 912-303-2040 or Kathleen Collins at 912-355-1040.
Happy Holy Days Purity Conference
6 p.m. Nov. 26. Greater Emmanuel Temple, 1101 Stiles Ave. Bishop Noel Jones will return to Savannah Nov. 26 for the Happy Holy Days Purity Conference held at Greater Emmanuel Temple. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m. For more information, email email@example.com or call 912-441-8575 or 912-631-6765.
Trash Not Wasted
Through Dec. 11. Gallery F.A.R. Art students in the Armstrong Atlantic State University Department of Art, Music & Theatre program have chosen to take a stand against waste by presenting "Trash Not Wasted: An Exhibition of Up-Cycled and Repurposed Trash" at Gallery F.A.R. now through Dec. 11. Armstrong students enrolled in an environmental art course created art from trash for this exhibition. Some of the artwork focuses on environmental issues such as the dredging of the Savannah Harbor, biodiversity and protecting the Okefenokee swamp while others demonstrate how normally discarded items can be up-cycled into decorative or functional items through creative thinking.
Vietnam Visions
Nov. 9 through Nov. 30. Gallery S.P.A.C.E., 9 West Henry St. Images of war are explored with sculptures and paintings by artist Karl Michel in his upcoming exhibition, Vietnam Visions, on display at the City of Savannah's Gallery S.P.A.C.E. Nov.9 through 30. His sculptures and paintings all relate to what he encountered during his time spent in Vietnam.
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The Thought of Work Published by Cornell University Press
Professor John Budd to sign copies of his book at CHRLS reception on Oct. 20.
What is work? Is it simply a burden to be tolerated or something more meaningful to one's sense of identity and self-worth? And why does it matter?
In The Thought of Work, Professor John W. Budd, the Industrial Relations Land Grant Chair and Director of the Center for Human Resources and Labor Studies, presents 10 historical and contemporary views of work from across the social sciences and humanities.
By uncovering the diverse ways in which we conceptualize work-such as a way to serve or care for others, a source of freedom, a source of income, a method of psychological fulfillment, or a social relation shaped by class, gender, race, and power; Budd reveals the wide-ranging nature of work and establishes its fundamental importance for the human experience.
Published by Cornell University Press, The Thought of Work enables its readers to better understand work, to value it, and to structure it in desirable ways that reflect its profound importance.
Budd will be signing copies of The Thought of Work at a reception in the Georgianna E. Herman Library (CSOM Room 3-306) on Thursday, October 20 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Copies of the books will be available for sale at the event.


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CHICAGO (AP) -- A federal court in Chicago has denied former Illinois Gov. George Ryan's appeal seeking his release from prison.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a complex 16-page ruling Monday denying the 78-year-old Republican's appeal for release from the Indiana prison where he's serving a 6 1/2-year sentence for corruption.
The appeal was widely seen as Ryan's last chance to get out of prison early. He is due to be freed in mid-2013
Last year, the same appeals court rejected arguments that Ryan's 2006 convictions should be tossed because prosecutors never proved he took a bribe.
But the U.S. Supreme Court took issue with how appellate judges reached their finding and ordered them to decide again.
Monday's opinion says jurors clearly believed prosecutors proved Ryan took bribes.


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Lub d Bangkok Silom
One of the coolest hostels to hangout in the world according to the Guardian newspaper, UK. Super clean, comfortable and fun.
Experiencing Bangkok doesn't get any better than this, Lub d (meaning "sleep well" in Thai) has its original location tucked away in Bangkok's culturally rich district of Silom. There you can take advantage of the convenience of the city's BTS Skytrain (Chong Nonsi Station), which is a 10 minute walk from the hostel. Those willing to explore will also find Lub d surrounded by an eclectic collection of shops, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Check-in, leave your backpack, and set out exploring Bangkok.
Regarded as "one of the 17 coolest hostels to hangout in the world..." (Guardian UK June 2008), Lub d has been a temporary home to travelers of all backgrounds. The sleekly designed hostel caters to traveler's necessities with complimentary high speed Wi-Fi, 24 hour reception, and versatile common areas such as the wide screen theater lounge and the Yellow Donut Bar.
Lub d offers both hostel and hotel style rooms to fit your needs (PLEASE NOTE, THERE IS NO ELEVATOR IN OUR 4-FLOOR FACILITY). Hostel lovers choose to take advantage of our economical mixed eight-bed or ladies-only dormitories. If you're traveling alone or with a friend and would like more privacy, we offer a railway twin room or double bed room where up to two people can stretch out comfortably.
Our 4 types of room are:
Lub d dormitory: The 'super clean' 8 beds dormitory that has more good things than what you're looking for.
Lub d Ladies' dormitory: The luxury 6 to 10 beds dormitory in a 'ladies-only' section that offers more space and a large shared bathroom designed for women.
Railway Twin Room: A new concept room type, It's a perfect choice for single traveler or traveler who come with their favorite 'buddy'. This room has a comfortable 1 bunk bed room with shared bathroom that gives privacy you need, together with Lub d's lifestyle.
Lub d Double Room: A queen-size bed room with bathroom en-suite. This is a well-designed room, a real break for those who seek something more than a regular room in a box.
The safety features of the hostel are also among the best in the business with 24hr reception, closed-circuit TV surveillance, and keycard access to rooms and common areas. Each floor of Lub d is equipped with smoke detectors, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers to prevent and respond to emergencies.
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
Hostel Facilities & Policies
- 24 Hour Reception
- 24 Hour Security
- Adaptors
- Air Conditioning
- Airport Transfers
- Bar
- Bicycle parking
- Board Games
- Book Exchange
- Breakfast Not Included
- Cable TV
- Café
- Common Room
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- DVDs
- Telephone/Fax Facilities
- Free City Maps
- Free City Tour
- Free Internet Access
- Free WiFi
- Fridge/Freezer
- Foosball
- Games Room
- Fitness Centre
- Hair Dryers
- Hair Dryers For Hire
- Hot Showers
- House Keeping
- Internet Access
- Internet café
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Key Card Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Linen Included
- Security Lockers
- Luggage Storage
- Meals Available
- Microwave
- Non Smoking
- Outdoor Terrace
- Parking
- Pool Table
- Postal Service
- Reading Light
- Safe Deposit Box
- Swimming Pool
- Taxes included
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Towels For Hire
- Towels Included
- Wake-up calls
- Washing Machine
- Wi-Fi
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 2 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
Must-Read Hostel InfoThis property has specific Terms & Conditions.
Check in time is 14:00 hours (2 P.M.) Check out time is 12:00 hours (12 P.M.) Room cleaning time is 12:00-14:00 hours LATE ARRIVAL No worries! We open 24X7. You can come anytime.
Cancellation Policy: 2 days before arrival is free of charge. Failure to do so, the hostel has the right to charge 1 night on the room rate from the client's account.
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We are on Decho (De-Cho) Road, off Silom Road; only 100 meters from Silom Road, next to AIA headquarter. In front of the hostel, you will see a buzzing bar seating area. This is explanation in Thai - โรงแรมหลับดี สีลม ถนนเดโช ระหว่างถนนสีลมกับถนนสุรวงค์ มาจากสีลมเพียง 100 เมตรโรงแรมอยู่ซ้ายมือติดกับเอไอเอสำนักงานใหญ่ หน้าโรงแรมมีเก้าอี้สีเหลืองอยู่.
PUBLIC TAXI: At Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport, metered taxi can be found at Level 1 near Gate 4 and 7. Fare charged according to the distance traveled plus a airport surcharge of THB 50 for the driver. If you use express way, you will need to pay the fees. Total cost approximately THB 400-500. During rush hours, it might cost more.
AIRPORT RAIL LINK: Follow the signs to the Airport Rail Link and buy a ticket on the city line to PhayaThai Station (terminal station). At this station you can transfer to the BTS Skytrain, where you need to purchase the appropriate fare to bring you to the Chong Nonsi Station. Don't forget to change trains at the Siam Station and board the train going toward Talat Phlu. When you reach Chong Nonsi, follow the signs to exit 3. Go down the steps going away from the station and walk until you reach Silom Road. Turn left at Silom - Naradhiwas intersection and walk until you reach the next traffic light at Decho Road. Turn right down Decho and you will find us on the left hand side with yellow chairs in front of the building. The total travel time is about an hour and the total cost about THB 76.
TAXI PUBLIC: a taxi should cost 200 – 300 THB. Be aware that during heavy traffic hours (morning and evening) the northern part of Bangkok can be extremely backed up – so you would be wise to give yourself 1.5 – 2 hours to get to our hostel by taxi.
BTS SKYTRAIN: You can take a taxi or public bus to Mochit Station, purchase a ticket to Chong Nonsi.Get on the skytrain (heading in the direction of Bearing) to Siam central station. Follow the signs to transfer to the Silom BTS line (heading in the direction of Wongwian Yai) and finally get off at Chong Nonsi station. Take Exit #3, go down the stairs and walk straight (heading away from the station) until you reach the busy Silom Road intersection. Turn left and walk until you see the first traffic light which is Decho Road. Turn right across Decho Road and walk straight for about 200 meters until you see Lub d Silom on the left hand side.
Located Near
Hindu Temple (Wat Kaek) 0.5 km
BTS Skytrain Chong Nonsee Station 0.8 km
Patpong Street & night market 1 km
MRT Subway Silom Station 1.5 km
Lumphini Park 2.6 km
Siam Square area 3 km
Khaosan Road 6.5 km
Donmuang Airport 30 km
Suvannabumi airport 37 km


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Hi, your moderated posting protocol needs work. First, it would be useful to reflect a copy of one's post, should it be declined. Second you need to ensure whomever is responsible for the arbitration decision is available to take responses
ie actually have an email address that is current and works - the existing email fails, with a "user unknown" message.
Third, you need to have well defined "moderation specs" on what makes a post acceptable or not to the community
available for viewing - perhaps in faqs? Fourth, perhaps consider a topic for feedback on the forum environment?
Fifth, consider having a spam-bucket, open for the community to browse (and perhaps vote and decide whether a
post is deemed acceptable to the community or not)? Well, you get the drift ... regards jTA


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UMSON is interested in studying patient portal program technology. Currently,
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"I am the wife of a Viet Nam Veteran. My husband started going to PVMSEC 10 years ago for help. No mere words could ever express how much his life and in turn our family life has changed for the better in those years. I am and always will be grateful for the wonderful care he has received at the Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service Center & Education Center."


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Part of a network administrator's job is to make sure the agency's enterprise has the capacity to handle worst-case amounts of traffic. Whether it's a super-network the size of U.C. San Diego's or something closer to average, there is always the possibility that it will approach its capacity, affecting network performance and reliability.
Instead of waiting until the network is overloaded, admins can stress test it by running simulations.
Fluke Networks just announced the release of its newest version (v10) of the OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet, which for the first time offers real-time stress testing. With Version 10, network engineers can inject test traffic to measure network performance, examine the traffic's impact on infrastructure, spot ongoing problems and/or expose many intermittent issues, and map out exactly where problems are located. It runs on any network with bandwidths up to 10 gigabits/sec, including 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LANs.
"The new capabilities of the OptiView XG have a huge impact both when we're diagnosing problems and when we're rolling out new services like [voice over IP]," said Tommy Pruitt, vice president of operations of Pruitt Communications, a network communications company that uses OptiView. "It reduces our problem resolution time by isolating root cause in minutes instead of hours or days and allows us to eliminate having to use a variety of tools."
"Until now, test solutions provided only results and couldn't do both network performance testing and problem isolation in the same test, or even the same solution," said Dan Klimke, OptiView XG product manager at Fluke Networks. "OptiView XG gives IT professionals one comprehensive test to speed the process."
Along with this new version, Fluke is also offering an iOS app called HeadsUp XG, which will receive alerts directly from the OptiView XG. Through it admins can check in on the progress of multiple OptiView XG units as well as view their problem logs. This app is available in the Apple iTunes store.
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Fluke has always been the goto tool maker for network appliances designed for testing. Nice to see they are still at it. Our agency bought several handheld units about six years ago, and they still get used almost once a week. We will probably need to upgrade to get Gbit testing, but I bet the old ones will still hang around. They last forever.
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Wishlist/Reality check reminder
From Openmoko
Reality check reminder
A tool to reminder and check if we are in a dream or not. This is useful to be a lucid dreamer. Read wikipedia Lucid dream article to know more about this topic.
Use Cases
- Bob wants to do at least 6 reality checks every day, but always forget to do.
- Bob wants to remind Alice to do her reality checks too, so this app will make a short call to Alice.
Reality checks
Some ideas from wikipedia that would be implemented:
- Reading some text, looking away from the text, and reading it again - the text will probably have changed.
- Looking at one's watch (remembering the time), looking away, and looking back. As with the text, the time will probably have changed at the second glance.
- Flipping a light switch. Light levels rarely change in dreams (maybe a button to start the flashlight)
- Looking into a mirror; in dreams, reflections from a mirror often appear to be blurred, distorted or incorrect. (for this one we need a camera)
Others checks that don't use software:
- Plugging one's nose shut, and attempting to breathe through it. It is usually possible to breathe while doing this because the tester is not actually plugging one's nose in real life.
- Looking at one's hands one or more times. Hands may look distorted, or grow additional fingers in a dream.
- Gripping and stretching a finger. In a dream, body image can become distorted, and pulling a finger can elongate it.
- Jumping into the air. Gravity is often distorted in a dream state and floating, flying or "moon jumping" will occur.
- Looking around and seeing everything blurred, such as if you were underwater.
- Being able to move through solid objects like walls with minimal resistance


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new lab microscopes are designed to high quality specifications to insure flawless performance
(PRWEB) April 27, 2012
Barska, a leading manufacturer of sport optics has designed a new line of professional microscopes. These new lab microscopes are designed to high quality specifications to insure flawless performance. With models with varying optical structures and features, Barska microscopes can be used for a verity of professional and student applications. Working with digital LCD display technology, Barska has developed 2 new models of digital microscopes that can capture photos and video. The powerful new stereo and compound microscopes are built to industry standard lab specifications. To complement the new line of professional microscopes Barska has designed new microscope slides made from flawless optical glass.
The new optical high power microscopes are designed for doctors, lab technicians, scientist and students. These traditional optical microscopes are available in high magnification compound and stereo optical systems. The new zoom binocular microscopes feature a 3D image. With 2 eyepieces these stereo zoom microscopes give a more normal depth of field. The new monocular microscopes feature interchangeable objective lens to increase magnification. These monocular compound microscopes offer a crisp, clear, flat view of microscopic details.
Barska's newly developed LCD digital microscopes are available in 2 new models; an 8 mega pixel and a 5 mega pixel model. The optical light-path of these microscopes are combined with a digital camera. The digital image is then displayed in real time on a color LCD display. The digital microscopes can output images and video to a video an external monitor or be saved on an external SD card to be accessed on a computer. These new digital microscopes work great as student microscopes because they allow the user to take digital photos and videos that can be inserted in to reports. Teachers can make use of these school microscopes when teaching such topics as microbiology and chemistry.
For detailed specimen studies in the lab Barska introduces new microscope slides. These new microscope slides are manufactured for high quality optical glass. The high quality optical glass is inspected to be flawlessly clear and free of defects. Also available for general student studies are factory prepared specimen sample slides. These prepared microscope slide feature actual specimens such as plant and flower tissues that students can study. All the new student microscopes and professional Barska microscopes are back by a limited lifetime warranty to insure years of quality performance.
BARSKA, with corporate offices, warehouse and distribution in La Verne, CA (Southern California), is a worldwide sport optics company with strong brand recognition in the optics industry. BARSKA offers an extensive line of precision sport optics products ranging from binoculars, scopes and spotting scopes to telescopes and laser sights. BARSKA is committed to delivering a superior quality product at an affordable price to our customers around the world. For more information, please call BARSKA at 1-909-445-8168, or visit them online at http://www.barska.com


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Following Philadelphia Union forward Jack McInerney's equalizer in the 86th minute, it seemed certain the Crew would only take a single point from the match. A minute later, Milovan Mirosevic recieved a deflected ball in front of net to bury the game winner past Union 'keeper Zach MacMath. Here is what the Chilean had to say about our Moment of the Match:
"I remember, I tired to do a one-two with Pipa [Federico Higuaín] a few yards back. We tried to do it again, and we lost it in the middle. Then, I don't really know where I was. I stayed out of the play. It hit Josh [Williams'] foot. The next moment, I was with the ball at my foot. I had one touch, and I just kicked it."


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Sunday, 20 March 2011
Drawings of The Underground Restaurant
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Wow! Gorgeous! Lucky you, keeping it in the family!ReplyDelete
I love them... so 60's chic!... would also make great tea towels and aprons too!ReplyDelete
What lovely drawings, can't wait to see them in the book:)ReplyDelete
Thanks so much!ReplyDelete
Dom: great minds think alike!
As delicious as your cooking!ReplyDelete
Oh! They are gorgeous! Simply gorgeous and really in keeping with your place! So much talent in your family! xxxReplyDelete
Great pictures!ReplyDelete
Are those little fish waiting to go in the oven tiny boney seabass by chance?!ReplyDelete
Haha Gary you really saved my arse that time!xReplyDelete
I love these..a must for your next book.ReplyDelete
i love your mum's illustrations! go mum!ReplyDelete
Fab drawings - remind me a lot of the embroidery work of Louise Gardiner. Has your Mum seen her designs? Think she might like the style... I worked for the card company that print her work as blank greeting cards, so if she might like some of these let me know! xReplyDelete
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Checked out Louise Gardiner's work http://www.lougardiner.co.uk/
absolutely gorgeous and inspiring...I'm sure my mum would love some...
- Jackie G25 March 2011 at 04:52
I love the art. First time I've seen your site, read about it in the piece in Olive. Haven't read through it yet but if it's anything like the comments indicate, I'll love it!ReplyDelete
Thanks Jackie for checking out my blog. I hope you find it interesting and perhaps buy the book? xReplyDelete
I love this kind of Art work. If you ever do turn these pictures into Tea Towels or Aprons I'd like one of each please. Will really brighten up my kitchen.ReplyDelete
I would love to hear what you think of this post! I try to reply to every comment (if there is a delay, I am probably away from an internet connection or abroad)


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Honor rewards refers to items and special benefits made available to characters based on honor (turning in honor points and marks of honor).
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Starting with the Arena Season 4, The Armor Sets from the Arena Season 2 are available for Honor points and Marks of Honor. Weapons from Arena Season 2 are also available for Honor Points.
Since the Arena Season 2 rewards are now available for Honor Points, the following old PVP gear is catalogued as outdated.
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