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Cultural attractions Gold Coast offers things to do and see in your suburb with Accommodation Gold Coast.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is the Gold Coast's leading native wildlife, adventure and coastal rainforest experience.
The Sanctuary is an Advanced Eco-Tourism Certified and Queensland heritage listed property where you can get closer to hundreds of native Australian animals. You can cuddle a koala, pat a kangaroo and experience the wild Rainbow Lorikeet Feeding.
Experience one of our 13 daily shows including free flight bird show, the Australiana Show and our Croc show or ride our famous train.
Aboriginal and Islander dancers perform in daily shows and tours, plus much more including the Green Challenge Adventure Parc, an exhilarating 65 challenge tree-tops ropes course.
After dark Currumbin comes alive with the Gold Coast's only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dinner show called Yanguwah.
Transfers are available from Gold Coast Airport and Surfers Paradise bookings are essential.
The Arts Centre is the Gold Coast's premier cultural facility, bringing visual and performing arts to residents of South East Queensland.
The complex houses the Arts Theatre, Gold Coast City Gallery, two Cinemas and the Arts Cafe as well as several stunning function rooms, a chapel and two smaller performance spaces.
Whether you're looking for quality entertainment, or a unique venue to hold your next event or stage production, look no further than The Arts Centre Gold Coast.
With a delicate combination of Music, Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre, The Arts Centre Gold Coast brings together a myriad of national and international performing arts companies whilst also growing local talents through our regional stages program.
The Basement is home to a varied selection of live entertainment, including the ever-popular comedy, live and local bands and a range of music from Latin and Brazilian to jazz and blues. With entertainment every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, The Arts Centre Gold Coast always has something on show!
Pacific Fair is one of the oldest and biggest shopping centres on the Gold Coast with hundreds of shops dedicated to fashion, electronics, food and more!
Experience Gothic Rock Opera, Fast-Paced Comedy & Creative Insanity at the Gold Coast best theatre restaurant. The production puts a Vampire slant on the tradional Burlesque show.
Swap the sequins for leather studs, the feathered fan with sparking power tools
and you start to get the picture. Fast furious and hysterically funny. Off the main drag in a converted shopping centre, Dracula's doors creaked open with all odds stacked against it. Fortunately the locals fell in love with the eccentric comedy and intimate atmosphere and soon the venue became known for the long quse that would stretch to the end of the block. Eventually the cramped little venue was re furbished and became another Newman creation, The Comedy Clinic. The current location between Jupiters Casino and Pacific Fair shopping center, is a Gold Coast Landmark. A fully operational Ghost Train now takes customers into the theatre. In 2004 Dracula's Gold Coast was awarded the Telstra AMP Australian small business of the year. This year we celebrate 21 years of non-stop performances.
Show is MA 16+.
VIP- A Reserve - includes VIP entrance queue, VIP Gift Bag, VIP seating in Dress Circle, Complimentary Champagne Cocktail and Canapés, Complimentary Tea & Coffee
Monday to Thursday - $93
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & public hols.- $129
B Reserve - Standard ticket for the full Dracula's experience
Monday to Thursday - $88
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & public hols.- $115
Adventure joins nature at Thunderbird Park on Tamborine Mountain less than an hour from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Come for the day or stay and play. Choose from a range of exciting adventures and on-site accommodation on this 112-hectare rainforest playground. It's fun for all the family and there is something to suit all age groups.
Hunt for gemstone filled thundereggs formed when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Take the Adventure Parc challenge, its Australia's highest and longest adventure ropes course; do battle with Laser Skirmish, a fun experience in a jungle setting. Relax in the rainforest, go bushwalking, horse trail riding or swim in the rock pools.
Thunderbird Park is a wildlife and geological oasis. Find treasure in the world's largest thunderegg mine. Thundereggs range from a few grams to over 600 kilograms. Most are filled with agate and other quartz varieties. The mine is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 8.30 to 3.30pm, every day during Queensland Public School Holidays and all public holidays except Christmas Day and Good Friday. The admission price includes a mining permit, a pick, shovel, and a bucket to hold the treasure.
The ropes course offers a range of challenges from relatively easy to very strenuous. Choose your challenge and enjoy hours of high adventure. Hang on to the ropes and take a flying fox ride through towering eucalyptus trees, crawl through tunnels, play action movie jungle games and tumble through the air. Choose from a range of adventure games. The course is open to adults and children (height requirements apply). Jump suits and harnesses are supplied, covered footwear must be worn. The ropes course is open from 9.30am to 3.30pm every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day, phone 5545 1468 for bookings.
Laser Skirmish is a fun outdoor activity for all ages. It's like paintball but without the paint (or the pain). Zap your mates with a laser beam in this tactical combat game. Kit up in camouflage gear and face paint. Laser Skirmish games are challenging but safe. Join in a public session or book a private party. It's great for birthday parties, end of year school break-ups, corporate events, and field trips. Open sessions at Thunderbird Park every Saturday afternoon, bookings essential. Visit www.laserskirmish.com.au or phone 1300 666 559.
Go horse trail riding through mountain rainforest and bushland. Gentle horses take riders on a fun filled adventure; rides are suitable for beginners and experienced riders. Friendly guides escort groups of up to 12 riders. Bookings essential, phone 5545 1468.
Self-catering lodges suit couples, families, and larger groups. Get back to nature, pitch a tent on a large, shady site, or book a landscaped caravan site. Prices suit all budgets. Enjoy the rainforest greenery and the trickle of the rock pools. Meet the friendly wildlife and colourful birds. Breakfast with the birds; enjoy a cold drink and a pizza from the wood-fired oven on The Terrace, its open every day of the week. The onsite Rainforest Restaurant and Bar is open for dinner Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.
Marina Mirage is Queensland's finest waterfront shopping and dining resort.
Marina Mirage is situated on the Gold Coast, directly opposite the five star Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa and is adjacent to the worlds first Palazzo Versace Hotel.
Marina Mirage offers award winning restaurants, designer boutiques filled with the world's top fashion labels, specialty stores overflowing with elegant homewares, gifts and exceptional artwork.
The Wax Museum is the largest in the southern hemisphere.
At the Wax Museum you can meet famous people who made history- Movie Stars, Scientists, Explorers, Villains and World Leaders all presented with startling realism and dressed in authentically reproduced costumes of their times.
"The figures are so life-like the visitor could be excused for expecting them to walk and talk".
There are two sections to the Museum:
The WORLD IN WAX provides a series of snapshots of the people who have shaped and continue to shape our lives, It presents human beings in ll their variety. This exhibit included Dioramas of Australian History and Nersery Rymes, Replicas of the Crown Jewls and Fantasia Macabre, a unique and little seen collection of mythical characters from fiction features such macabre identities as Count Dracula, Frankenstein Monster, The Thing, The Zombie, The Werewolf & many other creatures from Legend, folklore & literature.
The Chamber of Horrors is a grim, staggering record of Human Cruelty throughout the ages... More spine chilling than fiction, is the only display of its kind in the world.
The Museum warmly welcomes you as an individual, family or group. Visitors will be delighted with our broad collection of exhibitss and archival resource material.
The Historical Society of Beaudesert is helping to preserve the stories and legacies of our pioneers from the days of the Moreton Bay settlement to the present day. Individuals, groups, families and school classes are all invited to the Beaudesert Museum to see our Celebration of Australian ingenuity. Find more information about School Visits and Group Tours to the museum.
The Historical Society of Beaudesert houses a collection of manuscripts, printed materials, photographs and maps relating to the history of the area.
An Island Hideaway is situated along a 23 kilometre stretch of National Park which is the only untouched coastline left on the coasts peninsula. An Island Hideaway is one of the only Gold Coast venues that offer its guests something completely out of the ordinary.
Inspired by the native bushlands that protect us from the raw elements of the Pacific Ocean; the space and the tranquility of our surroundings need to be seen to be believed.
Exclusivity is our main focal point and no matter what size your event or function is, whether it be for 2 or 200 people, you are guaranteed unprecedented privacy and the exclusive use of our entire acreage enabling an uninterrupted and relaxing celebration.
The celebration starts the moment you step aboard the boat for a calm water cruise up the breathtaking Gold Coast broadwater to your very own Island paradise. With a choice of picturesque ceremony locations, this photographic wonderland isn't a dream. Make it a reality with a personalised package designed and tailored to suit your every need…
SkyPoint Climb takes place on the top of the Q1 building in Surfers Paradise and at 270 metres in the air, it is one of Australia's highest external building walks. Starting on level 77 of SkyPoint Observation Deck, Climbers will enter the open air dressed in a full body suit and harness. Following their Climb guide, participants will then traverse up towards the crow's nest located at the highest point of the Climb at around 270 metres above the ground. Regular stops will be taken to admire the stunning 360 degree views of the Gold Coast region including the golden beaches, city skyline and lush green hinterland. Climbers will then descend to level 77. Altogether the experience takes approximately 90 minutes including a briefing session and the time on the Climb course.
Runaway Bay Shopping Village offers superior shopping convenience and services on one level in air conditioned comfort. With three major discount department stores, Big W, Target and Best & Less, three supermarkets, Woolworths, Coles and ALDI, and over 130 specialty stores and services, shopping close to home or your holiday accommodation could never be easier. With 50 per cent of the car parks under cover, you can be promised to keep your cool all the way home. If you are arriving by boat, disembark at the Centre's jetty on the Boardwalk Canal outside the food court.
Gold Coast City Art Gallery is one of Australia's most prominent public regional galleries and serves a large population of approximately 400,000. The Gallery houses the renowned city collection of contemporary and historical artworks documenting the character of the Gold Coast as well as the development of Australian art practice. The Gallery presents a diverse and dynamic program of exhibitions and events. These include local, national and international exhibitions both generated by the Gallery and those displayed as part of touring schedule. The Gallery is also home to one of Australia's longest running art prizes now titled the Conrad Jupiters Art Prize, which has provided an exciting survey of contemporary Australian art since 1968. The unique riverside Evandale Sculpture Walk adjacent to the Gallery provides a pleasant and rewarding opportunity to engage with a range of outdoor sculpture. With permanent and semi permanent sculptures by Australian and international artists, the Sculpture Walk is set against the backdrop of the familiar high rise Gold Coast skyline. It is the Gallery's mission to continue to provide high quality exhibitions and events for the people of the Gold Coast and visitors and to promote and encourage broader participation in the visual arts.
Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre in Surfers Paradise has all you need for a relaxing holiday, with a Coles supermarket, 12 restaurants, nine take away food stores, a range of fashion and all the health, beauty and essential services you could enjoy during your stay. Relax into holiday mode at the brand new Endota Day Spa offering luxurious pampering in 10 treatment rooms, mineral and plunge pools, steam, sauna and all the usual services to help you unwind. If you need help organising your holiday, or wish to linger a little longer, let Chevron Renaissance's tourism providers ensure your holiday remains stress-free. Flight Centre, a range of banks, Super Duck Adventure Tours, Surfside Realty, Holiday Club and Holiday Holiday accommodation specialists can all assist with your travel needs. So for a getaway that is easy for the whole family, explore Chevron Renaissance and make it the Centre of your holiday. The family friendly atmosphere and open air piazza provide that relaxed feeling of a little Italian village. Just 200 metres from the beach and 400 metres from Cavill Avenue, Chevron Renaissance is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of Surfers Paradise and enjoy your beachside holiday in comfort.
Visit the Gold Coast City Gallery and come away feeling inspired and uplifted. The Gallery hosts a selection of local, national and international exhibitions each year so there's always something new and fresh to see. Gold Coast City Gallery is one of Australia's most prominent public regional Galleries and serves over half a million residents and visitors. It houses the City's Collection of contemporary and historical artworks documenting the character of the Gold Coast and the development of Australian art practice. Entry is free (donations are warmly appreciated).
At Quackr'Duck Duck Tours Gold Coast we know this adventure paradise better than most and we want to bring you to its hidden gems so you can have an unforgettable trip here. We will do our best to ensure you create wonderful and meaningful memories as you explore the beauty and the wonder of the top Gold Coast tourist attractions. You can depend on us to bring you to the best locations at the best times. It's going to be an adventure of a lifetime!
During your tour, we will ensure that you are comfortably seated in one of our Quack'rDuck buses. Our bus rides offer a scenic view of the most popular attractions in the Gold Coast. With our unique elevated seats, you can get a good view of Gold Coast's immaculate beaches. In our cruise, you'll get a perfect view of the impeccable Gold Coast watercourses as well as the best views of this remarkable city. You'll witness all the excitement and be entertained all day long with our Quack'rDuck Guided tours.
Our tours cater to both young and old, so adults and kids alike will definitely fall in love with our excitement-packed guided tours. If you are looking for the best land and water adventure in the Gold Coast, Quack'rDuck can give just that. You'll get the chance to explore both land and sea with our affordable packages.
So the million-dollar question goes, what does Quack'rDuck guided tours have to offer?
• Educational, Informative and Entertaining Commentary – We provide all our tours with a driver as well as a guide to take you to the major tourist attractions. But they will not only take you there, they will also explain to you details about the places so you can get to appreciate them more.
• Affordable – We have very reasonable prices including savings with family packages.
• Action-Packed One Hour Tour – All of our tours will last around an hour so it would be best if you book yours at least thirty minutes before departure.
• Breathtaking View Of The City's Skyline – Take beautiful snapshot of you and your family with the breathtaking view of the skyline as your backdrop.
• Calmer And Slower Tour Of The Area – We don't rush our tours. We provide ample time so you can sit back, relax and savor the view! It's also an excellent getaway if you want to escape the raucous of the city life. It's also a wonderful time for you to rest your feet and just relish the view if you've walked around the Gold Coast all day.
• Dolphin Watching – You'll also have the chance to sight some beautiful wild creatures of the water.
• Amazing Staff – Our staff is amiable and knowledgeable and they are skilled in what they do. All our tour guides and drivers are trained to serve you so you can have a pleasurable experience with us.
• Smooth Rides On Water – Regardless of the weather, seasickness isn't going to be a concern.
• Fantastic Tour - We pride ourselves in our efficient tours and we make sure that you are introduced to all the major tourist attractions.
• Magnificent Views – Your Instagram and Facebook followers are going to obsess over your photos because we'll take you to the Gold Coast's breathtaking views. You'll never run out of beautiful photos when you're with us.
• Tours For All Ages – The kids are going to love our tours because they will always have something to look forward to seeing.
• Spacious Seating – Our tours provide enough seating space so you won't feel suffocated.
• Perfect For Classroom Outings – You can take your kids to a fun and educational outing. A perfect reward to end the year.
• Great Holiday Outing – If the kids are on their summer break then make sure you book a Quack'rDuck tour so they can enjoy their school breaks instead of being glued to their gadgets.
Checkout our reviews people have on Google+ and TripAdvisor so you'll know why both tourists and locals are going crazy over our Quack'rDuck amphibious tours!
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Host City: London, Great Britain
Venue(s): Eton Dorney, Windsor
Date Started: July 28, 2012
Date Finished: August 3, 2012
Poland had been the 2008 Olympic champion in the menâs quadruple sculls and, from 2005 through 2009, the World Champion as well. Their dominance had been broken in 2010, however, when a strong Croatian team had taken the World Championship victory. All four of those men came to London looking to add an Olympic title to their laurels. At the 2011 World Championships, however, teams from Australia and Germany had relegated Croatia to a bronze medal, finishing first and second respectively in a tight race that established both nations as teams to beat in 2012. Not to be outdone, however, Croatia came back over the past year and had the best season of three, leaving no doubt as to which nations would be contending for Olympic gold.
Australia nearly avoided the repêchage, but Croatia and Germany breezed through their heats with the two fastest times of the round. Australia returned to form during the semi-finals, posting the second- fastest time of the round, sandwiched between Croatia and Germany. The final, however, was almost no contest: Germany got an early lead that expanded to an entire length by the final stretch of the race and never let up, securing themselves gold. Croatia came in second for the silver medal and Australia, the defending World Champions, settled for bronze.

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1. Can you give us an update on what is going on with the band these days?
We are on tour right now. We had gigs in Helsinki, Finland, Tallinn, Estonia. Currently we are buzzing the brains out in Ukrainian tour where we have 10 gigs and almost a half of it was already handbanged together with crazy ukrainian metalheads.
And of cause we are looking forward to our new album release scheduled on May 22th. It is our first worldwide release - all previous CDs were released locally for Russia/CIS states, so it is quite a big step for us.
2. How would you describe the musical sound of the new album?
"Manifest Of Refusal" is our 5th album. I would say it combines more fast and brutal sound of our previous CD "Annihilation Begins" with more eclectic approach of our earlier albums. We turned back keyboards, and even added some electronics. What we were trying to do with this release is creating massive sound combining various elements into one monolitic picture. We always have troubles to say which exactly style of metal we play. Of cause, we have some elements of death and thrash, which are initially basis of our music, rythmical groove, some polyrythmics, and dark atmospheric moments.
3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?
Our lyrics play around some mental aspects of human exsisting in modern world with projections of some social problems to mental area of a human as a single being.
4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the bands name?
Stalwart is old English which is a synonym of "strong". It is how we think our way in metal music, against all trends and tendencies.
5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
It is difficult to distinguish the best show, may be it was support for Carnifex or support for Kataklysm last year. By the way, our latest gig was in Kirovograd, Ukraine, just yesterday, and it was fucking great! Fans are realy crazy there, we played in Kirovigrad 4 years ago, it was a real quintessence of true metal madness. We are happy that last 4 years doesn't change the metalheads here, as it usually happends nowadays.
About our stage performance - we don't have complex show with costumes or decoration - just our music, we, metalheads and maximum drive and energy.
6. Do you have any touring plans for the new release?
Yes, as we said earlier we are currently on tour.
7.Currently you are signed to PRC Music, how did you get in contact with this label and how would you describe the support that they have given you so far?
We were searching for a label with actual album and got various offers from Europe and America, and we choose contract with PRC Music after analyzing them. One important factor was that PRC made us its priority release for 2012. It is too early to estimate our collaboration, because album is not yet released, but we feel that label is interested in us, and we hope they will help us to make our name known in Canada and US.
8. Are there any other projects besides this band or is this a full time line-up?
Yes, some of band members are involved in various local projects, mostly as session musicians.
9. What direction do you see your music heading into on future releases?
We never followed trends and we are not going to do it in the future. We are trying to develop our own sound - dark, massive, complex, saturated. Also, we never did 2 similar albums - we are always trying to do something new with each CD. We are just starting to make new stuff at the moment so we can't say exaclty how it will sound. Of cause it in somewhat will continue line of "Manifest.." and will have some new elements at the same time.
10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
Nowdays we are listening a lot of music, and each band member has its own priorities. Among our main influences we can mention Slayer, Meshuggah, Pantera, Testament, Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel, Fear Factory, Dimmu Borgir and many more.
11.Outside of music what are some of your interests?
Some of our bandmembers have a lot of interests in exploring the nature of the things by means of investigating some aspects of modern physics, some other are crazy computer gamers. And of cause, all of us have regular job besides music - in our band we have radio newsmaker, software engineer and even PHD in math/physics.
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The autumn rains are in full swing here in Edinburgh at the moment. There's that blanket of grey over head and it has dropped to two pairs of socks kind of temperatures, at least for me and my notoriously chilly toes! Almost time for indoor scarves too, anything to keep the winter bugs away. Thankfully this grotty cold/flu bug I've had for the last week seems to be finally on it's way out. It's been a doozie and if I ever have anything like this again it will be way too soon!
Anyhow, on days like this when the grey is relentless there's nothing for it but to get cosy indoors with lots of crafty projects and maybe whip up one or two tasty treats (today's inspiration for my 'making everyday beautiful' picks). Or in my case, raid the biscuit tin that was freshly filled with some of my favourite handmade biscuits from one of our weekend visitors. I used to be all about their shortbread but right now I've got a sweet tooth for the handmade ginger snaps with a hot cup of tea. Delicious!
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- "This is broad gauge. The Great Western used it until about a hundred years ago."
- — Iron Duke to Thomas, Thomas and the Great Railway Show
Iron Duke is a broad gauge steam engine originating from the Great Western Railway.
Iron Duke in the Railway Series
Iron Duke, the replica, appeared in Thomas and the Great Railway Show. When he told Thomas his type of gauge, broad gauge, was used on the Great Western (1838-1892) until a century ago, Thomas resolved to tell Duck later.
Iron Duke in real life
Iron Duke, the replica, is a broad gauge engine currently living in the National Railway Museum. The original Iron Duke, who was designed by Daniel Gooch and built by Swindon Works in 1847, could haul a large load at 60 mph (96 km/h). The original Iron Duke was displayed at the Great Exhibition in 1851, and by 1855, Gooch had produced another twenty nine locomotives in this style.
The original Iron Duke's line runs from Swindon Works to London and Gloucester. The engine works was actually built in the town and had a station situated on the London and Bristol line in 1835 and the original Iron Duke was chosen to run this line. For many years, the Iron Duke replica was a top attraction at the National Railway Museum, running on the broad-gauge demonstration line. Sadly, the broad gauge track was tarmacked for a special show in 2002, so since then, Iron Duke was on static display in the Great Hall at the National Railway Museum.
In 2006, the Iron Duke replica was sent to Bristol to be housed inside a shed alongside the famous iron steam ship, the SS Great Britain as part of the 200th birthday celebrations of Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
In 2010, the Iron Duke replica was sent to the Didcot Railway Centre to take up permanent residence and to work the broad-gauge demonstration line after some repairs were done to renew its boiler certificate.
The original and replica Iron Dukes are painted brown with a green tender and wheels and gold lining. He also has a big, bushy moustache and eyebrows.
Railway Series
- The Iron Duke is the second engine to have a moustache, the first being the Victorian-style Engine and the third being Etienne.
- Iron Duke is the first and, so far, only broad gauge engine to appear. However, several characters in the television series are based on broad gauge engines, but have been scaled down to standard gauge.
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I am looking for some advise .My family relationship with my mother and siblings has always been fractured but years of fighting and not talking to different parties on all sides. However in the past couple of years at the arrival of nieces and nephews I have tried to distance myself from any fighting and maintain a civil relationship with all of my family ,firstly for myself as I find it upsetting not talking or having relationships with my family and secondly for my children to have relationships with their Aunties and cousins. The issue is I have one sister who I was always close to who now feels I have betrayed her by speaking to the rest of my family again. This is now going on almost a year .I am not allowed see her or her child most recently at a small family event we both attended her child was forcibly removed by he husband every time she walked near me. My kids were in their words treated like monsters ignored and again their cousin removed when she went near. We have a family occasion soon for my eldest and I have asked my sister to come ,she has accepted but now I am really worried how she will behave on the day and will my daughter be upset.At this stage should I just give up ,uninvite her and leave her to it.
If she wants to keep herself and her daughter away from you why would she accept an invitation to your party? Maybe she wants to let bygones be bygones? You say you were always close to her. Contact her and talk to her. Tell her you miss her and your kids miss their cousin.
I would ask her to stay away in light of how she has been treating you and your family. At the end of the day you don't want your DD's day ruined or for you to feel uncomfortable.
Thanks for the advise everyone. I certainly regret now extending the invite to her foolishly thought it was a good idea and after it was accepted did not expect her to still have issues. I am going to leave it a few days before deciding whether or not to withdraw the invitation but one thing I am certain off if she does turn up and behaves the same way she will be asked to leave immediately.
Once again thanks for the advise
I wouldn't have asked her,whatever about how she treats you ,I wouldn't want my children to be treated that way by their own aunt,it's your dd big day and I wouldnt risk it tbh
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We know, you\'ve heard about every angle of the bull/bear market since this market started rocking new highs on a tissue of volume.
Well, here\'s one maybe you haven\'t heard. From Yardeni Research on Tuesday comes the idea that perhaps too much love — that is a strong economic recovery followed by collapse — will be the death of this bull. Here\'s the rationale from chief investment strategist Ed Yardeni and his team:
\"Economic booms usually set the stage for recessions by boosting price inflation and forcing the central bank to tighten monetary policy. The result is a recession caused by either a garden-variety credit crunch or a more hair-raising financial crisis,\" says Yardeni.
While he doesn\'t see that boom/bust scenario unfolding at the moment, he does see three potential risks to the current market.
- Inflation. He says he\'d be surprised to see price inflation roaring, back, but that would also catch the Fed off guard. The Fed is going to start hiking rates next year even if inflation remains subdued, but this would be the start of monetary normalization rather than any serious tightening. After such a long period of easy money, there\'s a risk that even a small rise in the federal funds rates could trigger a financial crisis.
- Melt-up. Yardeni scrolls back to a warning he gave in February 2013 about a potential melt-up that would push the S&P 500 towards his year-end target of 1,665 before the middle of the year. That duly happened by May 17, as well as Sept. 9 of last year. His new target is 2014 by the end of this year, and he says that\'s also likely to happen ahead of schedule as the S&P 500 is only 3.2% off that mark. The problem with melt-ups, he says, are that investors are usually too stressed to try and pick a top and get out to enjoy it. Melt-ups are are also usually followed by a meltdown. Such a swing higher could also force the Fed\'s hands to tighten sooner. The good news? As long as the economy doesn\'t go into recession, a meltdown could be relegated to a \"wicked correction\" of 15% to 20%. (Check out what BofML had to say about melt-ups recently).
- Geopolitical crisis. The monster under the bed. Some candidates include saber-rattling between China and its neighbors over the South China Sea, the spread of civil war between Shiites and Sunni Muslims, going-badly negotiations with Iran to stop its nuclear missile program and chilly relations between the U.S. and Russia. Yardeni notes that most of the world believes the U.S. isn\'t going to use force, based on recent examples, but \"the risk is that a lack of aggressive American responses leads to more of it.\" Some possibilities include an Israeli attack on Iran\'s nuclear facilities, or a terrorist attack on Saudi Arabia, both events that could trigger higher oil prices.
Plus, Yardeni and company make a reference to everyone\'s nagging worry of the day: complacency.
Everyone seems to be worrying that bullish sentiment is too high and volatility is too low. Last week, the percentage of bulls rose to 62.2%, according to Investors Intelligence. That's the highest reading since January 2005.
Worry, yes, but maybe hang on. Yardeni notes that alongside all these concerns, \"We've been running with the bulls, and continue to do so.\"
— Barbara Kollmeyer writes for MarketWatch.
More must-reads from MarketWatch:
3 reasons the Dow doesn\'t deserve to be at 17,000
Don\'t be fooled by current stock-market strength
To cash or not to cash: That\'s the question, in a market for dummies


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Welcome to Ashby Castle Lawn Tennis Club
Ashby Castle Lawn Tennis Club
Ashby Castle Lawn Tennis Club is a friendly, vibrant club with a large membership, widely ranging in age, ability and background. We have seven floodlit all weather courts, a resident coach and a modern clubhouse with a licensed bar. The clubhouse balcony affords pleasant views across the Bath Grounds to the countryside beyond and near the eastern boundary of the courts the mighty Hastings tower rises from the ruins of Ashby Castle.
Visitors are always welcome and if you are interested in joining the club please contact Alex Guzder 07931412238 or pay us a visit on Tuesdays or Fridays after 6pm. We will be pleased to show you what we have on offer at what we believe is the best tennis club in North West Leicestershire.
How to find us
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Types of Fire Sprinkler Systems
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Not all sprinkler systems are created equal. The design and type of your sprinkler system matters. Every system should be specifically designed to meet the characteristics of the building and its contents. This includes building construction characteristics such as height, potential obstructions (beams, HVAC ducts, etc.), and occupancy hazards, storage considerations and the intended use of the building.
It is a good practice to have your property insurance carrier conduct a review of the fixed fire protection blueprints and specifications before they are installed. Plan reviews conducted by Travelers Risk Control demonstrate that approximately 10% of plan review submissions have some significant issues that could have impacted their suppression effectiveness.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – among others – has produced reference standards such as NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, to help properly design and install the appropriate fire sprinkler systems.
Maintain and Test Sprinklers
Fire emergencies usually occur without warning, so fire protection systems must be in good condition and ready to operate at all times. Be confident that these systems are ready to go by conducting regular inspections. Verify that:
- Alarms are in service.
- Control valves are open.
- Normal pressure exists in the sprinkler system.
- Testing has been conducted regularly in accordance with nationally recognized standards, such as the NFPA.
To help provide assurance that these fire protection systems will operate when needed, a detailed series of written inspection, testing and maintenance instructions should be developed and implemented. Nationally recognized standards like NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, as well as manufacturer's instructions, can help you develop and conduct proper inspection, testing and maintenance procedures.
Special Extinguishing Systems
There are a wide variety of occupancies, each potentially having their own unique hazards. The following are examples of some special hazards that may require additional fire suppression systems beyond the general building sprinkler protection:
- Commercial cooking.
- Spray paint booths.
- Ovens handling flammable vapors.
- Printing presses.
- Flow coaters using flammable liquids and more.
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This weekend was Alex's birthday. (my homegirl, Sharon's hubby)
To celebrate, we headed to my parent's cabin located in the Shenandoah Valley. This area is not only wine country, but is surrounded by lots of mountains, trees and breathtaking views and vistas. It is only an hour east of Sacramento, but being that there are over 40 wineries, it usually takes us about 4-5 hours to get to the cabin. (hiccup)
I only managed to take a few photos, but I wanted to share a winery that is now one of our favorites! Mt. Aukum Winery.
Not only is the vino off the hook, (Petit Syrah won double gold in the San Francisco Chronicle competition, which is one of the most prestigious competitions in the country. so we were told), but the views and wine pourers were amazing. I wanted to share some pics, so you wouldn't have to just take my word for it. :D
We had so much fun, and I hope to visit this winery again. We finally made it to the cabin, that is located on top of a steep ridge, where we bbq'd it up and had a fabulous dinner.
Later, the boys passed out watching tv, and I gave Sharon a tutorial class on making little books out of paper lunch bags. If it weren't for craft hour, we probably would have been passed out like the boys by 9:00pm. (rankers)
Sunday was followed by a wonderful breakfast, some more chillin and then we packed up and headed back to Sacramento. I tell ya, a little time away from the hustle and bustle was just what the doctor ordered!
Monday, April 21, 2008
The weekend is always a little better with Vino.
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Friday, April 18, 2008
Do you Twitter?
Madonna Shrine
Originally uploaded by Sacred Snatch Designs
Also, please feel free to break it down to me! lol. I noticed there are some big names out there, and darn it, if I don't need another addiction right now, right now.
I do have to admit, some Twitters are a heck of a lot more productive than I am these days!
On that note, here is an altoid tin Shrine I just finished for a swap. My partner loves kitch and collects Virgin Mary's and Madonnas.
I had fun with this one!
Happy Friday people!
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
Beary Adorable. (A boy meets girl story)
Hey everyone, After my blog on the Bear I made for my nephew, I recieved this wonderful letter from one of my readers! I was so touched with her story, I asked if I could repost it and blog it here for your enjoyment. She gladly agreed, and I hope it puts a smile on your face. I just love Amore and Romance!
Thanks for Sharing Belia! Best wishes to you and your "Sweetie"
(pictures may take a minute to load, but well worth the wait!)
From: *La BabyBruja*C/S
Date: Apr 3, 2008 1:10 PM
Senorita Sacred Snatch-
Yay! After I saw your bear I got inspired and made my own. Here's the story of my osito... my companero-sweetie always tells me how the first time we met I was wearing this red shirt, which was decorated with the phrase "Enjoy California" in the Coca-Cola logo style.
I felt sorta self-conscious when I put it on because I knew a little about Coca-Cola's anti-union worker abuses in Colombia, but I figured I wanted to rep California here in NYC, and most people wouldn't make the connection anyway.
And then I met him, a lefty-Colombiano who had done some organizing against Coca-Coal's labor practices in Colombia. Of course, he didn't think the shirt was so cute. But he used it as a conversation opener to ask me about Cali- and then it was on!
Anyway, I washed it, and it hella shrank, but I kept it for the sentimental value and always hoped I could figure out something to do with it.
As soon as I saw your bear, I knew how to turn it into an awesome gift! I even stuffed it with a little mushy love message letter hidden inside.
So, thanks for passing on the inspiration, and I LOVE your blog and all your awesome craftiness.
-Belia LaBabyBruja
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Labels: diy, dolls, fiber, sacred snatch, sewing.bear
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
I am so Proud of my SCM Sistas.............
I'm just so dangded proud of my sisters in the Sacramento Craft Mafia!
Handmade, with attitude
The Sacramento Craft Mafia has a social edge ... and a lot of fun
By Alison apRoberts -
Published 12:00 am PDT Tuesday, April 8, 2008Story appeared in SCENE section, Page E1
Melody Claussen-Furry, left, Katie Reeves and Amy Cluck are members of the Sacramento Craft Mafia, a group devoted to making things by hand. Michael Allen Jones / firstname.lastname@example.com
Members of the Sacramento Craft Mafia are armed and dangerously intent on making one-of-a-kind merchandise you'll find hard to refuse.
Wielding the weapons of their crafts, from knitting needles to glue guns, members recently met under cover of darkness on the back patio of the Coffee Garden in Curtis Park to share techniques and cupcakes, and plan some upcoming sales events.
Amy Cluck, founding crafter of the group, called the meeting to order by pounding a gavel, ingeniously created by another member using mini-flower pots and empty thread spools."We decided at the last meeting we're going to use parliamentary procedure," Cluck explained as she called the group to order.
The group, which has about 20 active members – all women – and just celebrated its first anniversary, is part of a much larger do-it-yourself movement that brings an indie-alternative vibe to crafting.
Some of the techniques and implements being used here would be familiar to your grandmother, but there are no blue-hairs tatting antimacassars in this group. Instead, there are a few tattoos and some hot-fuchsia and goth-black coifs among the group of crafters, mostly in their 20s and 30s. Some have day jobs and some are stay-at-home moms; they all have crafting in common.
The crafts they create are edgy variations on tradition, including earrings made from guitar picks; coasters adorned with the image of Lizzie Borden on one side, her trusty ax on the other; necklaces made from buttons; baby clothes adorned with whimsical appliqués; and handmade coffee-cup cuffs.
"We're big on googly eyes and glitter," says Cluck, 29, who lives in Carmichael.
From virtual to reality
The Sacramento Craft Mafia arose in an utterly modern way – an Internet-enabled cultural phenomenon that transformed a virtual community into a group that meets face-to-face and hosts events in the real world.
Cluck had seen the Web site of the original Craft Mafia, started in 2003 by nine women in Austin, Texas. Since its founding, the Texas group has spawned more than 40 other Craft Mafias – from Anchorage to New York City and even abroad to Glasgow, Scotland.
Cluck decided to start a Sacramento Craft Mafia group and began with a MySpace community page. Now, the group has a Web site, including a logo with a double-barreled sassy attitude: a silhouette of a '40s-style moll holding a glue gun with the Capitol dome behind her. (Cluck, who is a Web designer professionally, created the logo.)
The growing crafting scene, including the local Craft Mafia, relies on the Internet marketplace, particularly a site called Etsy (www.etsy.com) where even the smallest-scale crafter can easily sell handmade items. Unlike eBay, it's not an auction site; prices are set, and it feels and looks like an online crafts fair. Etsy charges 20 cents to list an item for four months, and it takes a 3.5 percent commission on sales.
Etsy, which started in June 2005 and is based in Brooklyn, claims that more than 100,000 sellers have opened "Etsy shops." These micro-entrepreneurs are part of a global and ultimately revolutionary enterprise, according to the Web site, which says, "Our vision is to build a new economy and present a better choice: Buy, sell and live handmade."
Dream globally, act locally
Such global dreams are part of the crafting phenomenon's social-movement dimension, complete with a countercultural, political tone that appeals to those interested in living more simply and greenly (many popular crafts use recycled material). Its earnestness shows up in terms like "craftivism" and the online circulation of "buy handmade" pledges.
Not sure if handmade is really hip and artsy here in Sacramento? You'll be certain if you take the time to check out the crafts for sale during Second Saturday art events.
The Sacramento Craft Mafia has grown large enough that only those referred by current members are eligible to join. It costs $20 for six months to be a member.
The group's craft-sales events represent a chance to get some collective publicity and provides an opportunity for those members who have sold only online and never experienced the thrills and chills of person-to-person transactions.
"As a group, it's easier to bring attention to ourselves," Cluck said.
None of the Craft Mafia members has struck it rich, but they seem to be happy if they can feed their craft-hobby habit.
"To break even is awesome," says Katie Reeves, 25, who lives in Oak Park and embellishes baby clothes with hand-designed and stitched appliqués.
Have glue gun, will craft
The meeting feels like a mix of support group, tea party and summer camp craft table. The get-togethers are clearly relished gatherings.
"These girls are great; they're a community," said Briana Monroe, 26, who works as a project coordinator for a construction company. In her crafting life, she paints chairs and upholsters them into works of art.
Besides a night out with gal pals, the gatherings keep the members crafting.
"This feeds the desire to be creative," says Stacey Ball, 32, who makes crafts using vintage buttons, including knitted hats.
Just being around this group is enough to make a noncrafter consider making something by hand.
"My sister joined first, and I became an honorary member," said Angel Walsh, 30, who lives in Citrus Heights. The Craft Mafia embroidered its way into Walsh's heart, leading her to take up paper crafting, creating cards and flowers. "I finally decided to get off my butt and craft."
Melody Claussen-Furry, a founding member of the Sacramento Craft Mafia, made these necklaces. Michael Allen Jones / firstname.lastname@example.com
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Labels: crafts, diy, Sacramento Craft Mafia
Monday, April 7, 2008
Craft Con Gala (Last Saturday)
Last Saturday, Krissi and I packed our box of Crafty Chica Goodness and hit the road to San Francisco. (I don't know why my words are underlined, and it is annoying me, because I can't undo it)
Anyhoo, we arrived early, so we got a good grubbin bite to eat at the Connecticut Yankee .
(Thanks Krissi!) After a big ol sammich and some cold beer, we headed over to the Urban Art Farm. Where we proceeded to spread out our crafty station. You see, We were going to school these Craftistas on the art of Shrine making, courtesy of the Divine Crafty Chica!
Right out the gate, people were parking themselves in front of our table and getting busy! We originally set up our station to accommodate 3 people, but because we were rawkin the house, before we knew it, we had up to 7 people standing around at a time gluing, cutting and shaking LOTS of GLITTER all around! Krissi and I were embedded with glitter. For real! I left a pile of it at the gas station on the way home!
Before we knew it, 11:00 was fast approaching, and I told Krissi, we better start breaking down, or we would be here all night. We even had to graciously turn some late comers down:(
After packing up our pony show, we headed home (90 minute ride) after dropping off my fellow Craft Sista, Amy of Peptogirl (Do Check out her blog!) at her hotel in the HEART of the Mission.
Ok, enough chat, picture time...............
Here are a couple of Chicas jumping right in and getting busy!
I was putting out like nobody's business! Here are a few of my creations.
This was an awesome shrine made by a very cute crafty Chico! I ooohed and awwwed over it so much, he gave it to me. (Score!)
Most creative goes to this Chica! A G string Shrine! Genious!
lol! Thanks again Kathy, we had a ball and you know we always "Got your Back!"
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Crafty Style Gala at Craft Congress in San Francisco!
Crafty Style Gala at Craft Congress!
Come out and visit me and my partner in crime, Krissi at the Crafty Gala this Saturday. We will be giving tutorials on Matchbox shrines and we will be reppin and utilizing Crafty Chica's new product line. Be the first, to sift your fingers through her glittery goodness! Trust me, it is all muey bueno!
See you Saturday!
Craft Con and Pandora's Trunk present
Saturday, April 5 8-11:30pm
Crafty Style Gala
Urban Art Farm SF
1345A 17th St @ Connecticut (MUNI 19/22/T)
Live Music - Cake and Sake - Live Art
$4 formalwear or costume / $7 general admission
Live art and fashion construction by Onerary and Architect G from Pandora's Trunk
Magical realist paintings by Alfonso Kellenberger
Live ambient soundscapes quartet with Mika Pontecorvo
electric cello, guitar/flute, electronics/percussion and drums
Photobooth (play dress-up)
DIY craft station (make yer own souvenirs with Yoli from Sacred Snatch Designs!)
Food and drink
Meet n Greet indie artists from nationwide: Savvy indie artists and artisans from all over the country are visiting in town to attend Craft Con, http://craftcon.org, a business development conference for the craft community. The Crafty Style Gala is an opportunity for San Francisco's unique local arts scene to meet the nationwide leaders of the recent craft resurgence and show them what is unique about our culture!
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Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Before and After! Muah to Missy B!
Before..................................... (11-04-07)
After..............................................(3-31-08, Ok, I still need to stitch shut his leg, but I was too excited and wanted to post)
Guess what, I was right, and to my sister's relief, it no longer fit him. I was sad to know that it barely served it's purpose, so I asked for the sleeper and told her I would donate it or do something fun with it.
Fast forward to a few weeks ago, and the ever so Hawt and clever Missy Ballence.
offered a free Bear pattern on her blog. I downloaded it and finally, last night I put it to work! Now Lil Anthony can continue to show his support for NYC! Genius! Thanks Missy!
Buahahahahahahha ::evil cackle::
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A twilight concert with art and champagne…who could ask for more?
Carl Rafferty is the producer of the acclaimed "Opera by Candlelight" concerts. On March 28 and 29, he will present the first of a series of twilight concerts at the Drill Hall Gallery. Please join us for a special entertainment: beautiful music, a wonderful room with fabulous paintings, great stories and cheeky glass of bubbly! Is this the perfect entertainment?
Carl Rafferty will be joined by two fine young singers, Diana Tulip and Anna Rafferty, in a programme of Italian baroque music. You'll enjoy some wonderful rarities from Vivaldi, Caccini and Scarlatti, and you'll experience the glorious Stabat Mater by Pergolesi. Perfolesi is the featured composer in this concert. You'll hear the tales of his short life, tragic death and the intrigues, fakery and thievery that surrounded his posthumous career. This is a story worth the telling! You'll also enjoy something completely new: Carl Rafferty will perform two recently discovered sonatas by Pergolesi which have not been performed in nearly 3 centuries. You'll be the first living people to hear them!
The Drill Hall gallery is currently exhibiting a sumptuous collection of large paintings by Anne Thomson. Arrive at the gallery at 4:30, have a glass of wine or champagne and listen to the very personable gallery director Terence Maloon talk about this remarkable exhibition. After you've enjoyed the gallery you can take your glass to your seat for an hour of varied and tuneful music.
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March 2015 • 4:30 to 7pm
$30 – $25 for Friends of the Drill Hall Gallery
Book by sending an email to email@example.com. Seating in the Gallery is limited to 100 people, so booking is essential. Parking in the vicinity is both plentiful and free at these times!


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The bathroom is sometimes a place of solace for the homeowner. It is one place in the home that you can use all to yourself. Once you close the door, you are in your own private place. But if the bathroom has clutter on every available nook and corner, it will defeat the purpose of solace. Clutter is never a good thing and it adds stress to whoever sees the mess that is in the bathroom or any other room in your home.
It has been studied that the amount of things people place in their bathrooms is not proportionate to the area. Unless your bathroom is so spacious then you will totally agree with me. A medicine cabinet and a vanity area is a permanent fixture for any bathroom. Clutter on this area needs to be removed and then items organized.
You can start to make your bathroom clutter-free by following some simple steps:
1. Do not do everything at one time else you will be placing more clutter on spaces. Identify major clutter spots like under the sink and the medicine cabinet. Take out every item in those areas and sort. Throw those items that have expired or not usable.
2. You should decide which fixture or storage container is still needed. Make sure to work on every section of the bathroom, sort and dispose.
3. Organize similar items together in labeled stackable clear plastic containers. This allows a systematic storage of what you need and having clear plastic containers make you find things easily. You can also place similar items in decorative baskets if you do not like the stackable plastic solution.
4. If your sink has a cabinet then the possibility that there is clutter on that area. If you have no cabinet then there should be a better way to store cleaning materials other than placing them under the sink. You can have a plastic container available in stores for cleaning materials. This can then be placed neatly under the sink.
5. After doing everything above and you still have some extra things, increase your storage capacity. Vertical wall space for shelves, hooks and towel bars can be installed. Install shelves close to where you will be using the items that are stored on them. For example, extra soap and shampoo can be placed inside the medicine cabinet for easy access. Extra towels can be stored on the shelves.
Do not overcrowd your bathroom else it will again have that cluttered look. Make it a practice to keep makeup or shaving equipment in its proper place after using. Clutter in the bathroom counter is an eye sore.
If you are sharing the bathroom with other family members, remind them that they need to clean up and store what they use in order to maintain the neatness of the bathroom.
There are inexpensive storage solutions available in many colors and styles which can be installed quickly in your bathroom. They prevent clutter on the counter as well as give your bathroom a new look.
Martin Johnson is an organization expert. For more great tips on bathroom clutter, visit http://www.clutterbustercenter.com.
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Public school does have some advantages. Free babysitting is the prime one. You are already paying for it, so why not use it?
- Bullying
- predatory teachers and students
- subjects that are not in line with your belief systems
- indoctrination in beliefs that promote thinking that is not in line with your values
- possible harm from abuse by teachers or other students
If you are worried about socialization of your children then get them involved in various activities where they actually learn something such as 4-H, sports, or martial arts. These activities can grow into adult hood with them while they are learning with others who are working towards a common goal.
If you must send your children to public school then take stock of what they are actually learning. Read their text books. Talk to them about their day. Visit the classroom on an unannounced schedule and listen to what the teacher is doing. Watch the other children and see how they behave.
We brought them into this world and it is up to us to see that they have the learning they deserve with out being subjected to unsavory elements.


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Welcome back to our month-long look at horror in gaming! The success of a session, especially when dealing with scares, often comes down to presentation. The most trite dungeon crawl can feel fun with good polish, in much the same way that a poor introduction can sour players on a new game.
So today I want to talk about some games with horror elements that I have run in the past decade. The presentation of the situation and information to the players made a major difference in the games – for good and for ill.
Let's start with what I personally find to be the best teacher: Abject failure.
Many years ago, I ran a supernatural play-by-email game with horror elements that ended quickly because of a series of missteps on my part. There were many problems, including:
- Competing expectations: The players expected a game of "supernatural CSI." I had plans for bizarre crimes in a small Southern town influenced by magical thinking. Those two conceptions were diametrically opposed – one built on science and another on reality-warping hijinx.
- The wrong kind of scarcity: The players lacked knowledge at the beginning, and their efforts to gather more were stymied by magical forces in play. These magical forces were changing reality from A to B and back to A again, after shifting some small aspect of A. After the first few roadblocks of misinformation, the players stopped looking for knowledge.
- Poor presentation: Supernatural elements were changing reality around the players. Unreliable narrator techniques are difficult to use well in games, and my first attempts made the players feel separated from the game instead of intrigued by the possibilities. In fact, they thought I was making mistakes in the narrative and then trying to cover those mistakes up.
Since there wasn't an immediate threat to push them forward (the players were investigators who arrived after trouble started), there wasn't even the narrative equivalent of an adrenaline rush to push through the bad parts of the game. Actions that were meant to provoke wonder merely caused confusion.
I had not run any kind of session zero that would have allowed me to set out my ideas and hear what the players wanted. The resulting clash of assumptions hobbled the game from the start. It could have been salvaged, if I had been more experienced.
Returning readers will realize that some of the potential problem spots I warned against came up in this one mini-campaign. The players were frustrated by a lack of progress and understanding because circumstances were changing too quickly for them to get their bearings.
I tried an unstable world story again many years later. This second time, the players were trapped on an ocean liner that was entering a reality-shifting vortex. The technique I used this time did not make constant, subtle changes to the game world around the players. Instead, the game began firmly grounded in "reality," then began to shift slowly, with increasingly dramatic changes. As more and more of their environment changed around them, the players realized that reality itself was changing.
One player declared, "Oh shit, I'm the unreliable narrator!" and sat down, closed his eyes and meditated with some nicotine until he could get a handle on what was happening. The players were able to accept and recognize the change much more readily, because they were "eased into it."
Easing into the idea of something horrible is one of the key elements of horror. When things happen too quickly, the result is often shock instead of any kind of lingering dread. Letting the players work themselves up is often the best way to introduce horror to a game, though it requires the guide to watch for the cues that work for each group of players.
For instance, one group of my players still talks about the creepy rock they found in one of my campaigns:
The players first came across the substance Desriden while exploring an ancient ruin from a war centuries earlier. The outside walls and the entire interior were covered with the coral-like rock, which was purplish-black in color. It shined a bit in the dark and seemed almost inky in the light.
I described how their cloaks caught on the sharp edges of the rock, as if the rock was trying to grab them. The more the players examined the Desriden, the more they began to see shapes and patterns in the way the rocks were formed. One sharp bit of rock seemed like a tooth. Another looked like a jagged fingernail reaching out. A dip in the rock seemed to open like a screaming maw.
The players quickly decided to avoid the coral as best they could. Other things took priority and it was a session or two before they decided to examine a sample they'd collected in more detail.
The small piece of rock had slowly grown to cover the container holding it. A piece of metal inside the box had been completely turned into more Desriden. A search for more information revealed the name of the black coral and that it came from the Lower Hells. The remaining rumors allowed their imaginations to run wild about the substance.
Whenever possible, give the players enough time to think out loud about what makes a person, place or thing in the game important. One, that helps indicate why that person, place or thing is important to them. Two, their insights can spur new ideas that can be better than what the guide comes up with alone. The reason is because all people, guides and players alike, are natural storytellers. The theories and ideas players brainstorm usually are tied to what they want to be true or what they are afraid might be true. Both options offer many wonderful opportunities for the guide to shape the plot.
But you must use careful judgment here: if you use player suppositions to rewrite planned structures too blatantly, they may come to realize that they're writing large swaths of your story. This could cause a cooling effect on roleplay, robbing you of a vital source of information about what the players think and feel, and robbing them of a vital source of fun.
By this time, the players' speculations about the Desiden made them wary of going anywhere near the substance. That didn't stop them from spying on some excavations by their enemies into items left over from the long-past war. The players watched as a pit full of Desriden was uncovered. While debating about what to do next, one of the workers cut himself on the coral.
As soon as a drop of blood fell on the black rocks, the entire mass of Desriden in the pit began to move like mudslide in reverse. The worker was engulfed by the hellstuff. The players fled.
More and more Desriden began to bubble out of the excavation, as if it were gaining mass or coming from somewhere else. Now the players were convinced that the Desriden was malevolent and contained the souls of those condemned to hell.
I didn't realize just how much of an effect this had on the players until a few sessions later when stories surfaced about an enemy spellcaster whose arm was covered with the black coral. The players organized a small army to take out this one man because he seemed to have control over something they feared.
The Desriden was memorable because the players spent time learning about it and interacting with it. The substance was scary because every time the players thought they understood it, a new detail would make it a threat all over again. The players never felt fully comfortable and in control around the Desriden.
That lack of control was never enough to have the players become frustrated or quit. And I made sure to have most of the Desriden's attributes written down weeks in advance. This helped ensure that the players didn't feel like I was making all of it up as I went along. This is vitally important to running horror: the moment the players start thinking about you instead of what you're presenting, reality intrudes and tension dissipates.
There's nothing wrong with winging things in a game, but that tends to change how some players view discoveries. It's often best for a guide to keep quiet about his or her sources of inspiration. Let the players scare themselves and a horror game will go much better.
Next time I'll go over some comments from our readers and a few last ideas for the month of October. See you then!


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Mysterious Doors
August 23, 2010
I am uncomfortable with mysterious doors*. Doors that shouldn't be there, but are, staring you down in the bathroom, waiting for that unexpected moment of surprise when it opens and exposes you.
There should only be one real door door in a bathroom – the entrance/exit door. If another non-stall door exists, it should be labeled "closet" or "employees only" but never just a blank door, without any clue as to what's behind it or where it might lead to or who might walk through without warning.
And it should never, ever have a vent at the bottom, slits tilted slightly up as if trying to get a flourescent tan from the stark bathroom light. A vent creates a whole new atmosphere in a closed, one-person bathroom. A vent means someone could be watching me.
There could be a person standing on the other side of that door, right now.
It suddenly turns a moment of relief into a panicked, rush-driven challenge, because not knowing what that door's purpose is, leaves lots of room for possible, what i would term, disagreeable scenarios.
It wouldn't be that hard to label a door. Tape and a sharpie would be fine with me. Just something that doesn't send my minding racing in a thousand directions, which all start with a random person walking through and end with me feeling . . . caught . . . with my pants down . . . literally.


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Divided Syrian Kurds reach deal in face of ISIS threat
By RUDAW yesterday at 06:16
DOHUK, Kurdistan Region – Syrian Kurdish parties agreed here on Wednesday to set aside their long-standing differences and cooperate militarily and politically in face of an Islamic State onslaught in their region.
In the presence of Massoud Barzani, the Kurdistan Region's president, who sponsored days of negotiations in Dohuk, the deal was agreed between the Democratic Union Party (PYD), the dominant party in the Rojava region of Syrian Kurdistan now under attack, and other parties that are closer to the KRG.
The groups agreed to set up a 30-member power-sharing council to run the Kurdish cantons in Syria. They would also form a joint military force, sources familiar with the talks told Rudaw. The main PYD and pro-KRG elements would have 12 seats each. The PYD had been accused of dominating the autonomous cantons politically and militarily to the exclusion of other factions.
Barzani told the new allied Kurdish parties, after the deal was reached, that it was an indication of the victory of Kurds over their long term enemies.
According to the official Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) website, he said: "This agreement brings us together, and itself is a significant answer to enemies who did not not intend the Kurds to be united."
The Dohuk agreement came as the Kurdistan Regional Parliament in Erbil overwhelmingly approved a proposal to send its Peshmerga to support under-armed Kurdish fighters in the Syrian border town.
The Syrian Kurdish parties were previously at odds over the PYD's declaration of autonomy in Syrian Kurdistan in 2012 and last year. The PYD, linked to Turkey's banned Kurdistan Workers' Party, was also previously hostile to the KRG because of Erbil's close relationship with Ankara.
But the ISIS threat has forced the parties together. Salih Muslim, head of the PYD, whose People's Protection Units (YPG) are defending Kobane, said in Dohuk earlier this week: "All Kurdish people are under attack, so they should be united."


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Día de los Muertos is a very creative time of year for my family. We love to incorporate calaveras, Catrinas and sugar skulls into our Day of the Dead celebration in the form of art and crafts. Colorful, unique, playful and thoroughly Mexican, the skulls symbolize mortality and the constant cycle of life and death.
I love the idea of making a design I can use over and over again. I've had fun making stamps such as this DIY sugar skull kitchen towel using something as simple as carving into a potato. This time around, I wanted my design to be more permanent. I've always wanted to learn the block printing technique, so I gave it a try using inexpensive materials that can be easily found at most local arts and crafts stores.
What you'll need to make calavera block prints:
Sketch out a design on a piece of paper and transfer it onto the carving block. Or, you can freehand sketch it, like I did. Don't worry about pencil marks because you will be carving it out anyway. Start simple, drawing a basic skull shape. You can always add smaller details as you go along.
As you begin the carving process, try to remember that you will be carving away all of the negative space of your design, which will be the mirror image on the carving block. Sometimes it helps to color in the negative space with a black marker so you will know what to carve away.
Always carve away from the body when using the carving tools for basic safety. Shallow cuts are all that's necessary — if you've cut down to the base of the carving block, you've cut too far. Once the basic design is in place, feel free to add more lines and shapes to make your calavera more interesting visually.
Once you're satisfied with the design, you can begin to make prints right away. Pour a small amount of block printing ink onto a clean surface. Roll out the ink with the brayer tool until it's smooth and there's an even coat of block printing ink on the brayer itself.
There are two ways to make a print: Place paper directly on top of the printing block and press firmly, or you can place the printing block on top of the paper, like I did here.
I made several prints from one coat of block printing ink, using simple card stock. I loved the results!
Creative tip: Let your kids color the prints with markers, then let them decorate your home with the whimsical calaveras.
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On Thursday morning I had some vegemite on toast for breakfast with some water and about 5 minutes after I finished it, I brought it all back up again! I also had diarrhoea throughout this whole period too. I stayed in bed on Thursday and didn't eat anything else all day, but I had some sweet drinks and kept them down. I felt a bit weak and miserable most of the day, but by about 6pm I felt a lot better.
I was weak and easily exhausted on Friday, but I was well enough to go to class and enjoy my birthday. On Saturday morning I didn't feel the greatest, but I managed to struggle through a trip to town. I didn't really eat much all day until dinner, when I had a small meal. I feel a lot better now, but I think I got hit pretty bad with the virus; others who had it had a quicker recovery.
This virus has affected many of us at POC. It started on Monday last week when several of the kids got sick and were vomiting, then more got sick on Tuesday and a few more on Wednesday. Nearly all the kids got it. Then it started going through the adults beginning on Wednesday. Every day we hear about someone else who has come down with it. Nearly everyone has had it now. Those who haven't are in the minority.


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- Need have the ability to look at the entire enterprise stack and be able to speak to how implementing (Ping products) well effect (any and all technologies that would be effected).
- Client is currently running PingFederation and PingAccess. They are going to be implementing PingOne, PingDirectory and PingID.
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Cardigan: Primark Jeans: Pull & Bear
Boots: TK Maxx Bracelets: Car Boot Sale/Gift
This look is your classic tank, cardi and jeans combination!
It has that complete laid back feel throughout the whole outfit.
No twist! No drama!
I put on my light blue skinny jeans. I know skinny jeans are somehow known to be really
uncomfortable sometimes but, trust me guys.
These jeans are so soft it's like you are just wearing leggings!
Yay for comfort!
I wore my extremely comfy burgundy cardigan. It was quite warm yesterday but
also got quite chilly during the day so this cardigan was perfect!
It's woolly knitted texture gave me warmth but no too much that I would be dying
of the heat. HA!
I wore my black and pink bracelet along with my "I wish" bracelet.
I just thought they went well with the whole ensemble.
Drum roll please! Dun-dun-dun-dun!
Yes! You guessed it from the title and the pictures.
I finally got myself a pair of these bad boys!
They aren't the original Doc Martens okay. I am not that rich.
But I got them for such a bargain and they are seriously like so comfortable
and perfect and AGH!
I love my new babies ;u;
These kinds of boots aren't really everyone's style. Like my parents wanted me to return them..
But I don't care. As long as I'm happy with them, sure It'll be grand. haha!
Well that's it for this one! Thanks for checking it out!
See you in my next post!


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Autopsy determines decapitated man's time of death
CODY, Wyo. – An autopsy has determined a man whose decapitated body was found in a rural area of northwestern Wyoming likely died two days before his discovery.
The Park County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about the identity of the man whose dismembered body was found Thursday by a hunter along the Little Sand Coulee Road, northwest of the town of Powell.
The forensic pathologist estimates the time of death to be Tuesday. The exact cause of death is still under investigation.
A forensic pathologist reports the victim was approximately 5-foot-4 to 5-foot-6 and weighed between 180 and 200 pounds. The victim was less than 35 year of age and appears to have been an agricultural or ranch worker. Authorities say the man was of "stocky" build and in good physical condition.
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Identical twins, Octavia Juliette Mangrum and Abigail Noelle Mangrum, were born and went to be with the Angels on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at St. Mary's Hospital in Clayton, Mo.
Survivors include their parents, Robert and Amber (Stephens) Mangrum of Alton, great-grandfather Ralph Short of Marion, Ill.; grandparents Gleen and Connie Stephens of Eldred, Ill., grandfather Melvin Mangrum of Overland, Mo.; aunts and uncles Aileen and Louie Lodes of O'Fallon, Ill., Andy Stephens of Roxana, Kelley and Earl Mangrum of Overland, Mo., Angie Bailey of South Roxana and cousins Dylan Highley, Lexi, Trevor, and Chase Lodes, of O'Fallon, Ill., and Corey and Brandon Bailey of South Roxana.
They were preceded in death by their great-grandparents Lois and Chester Pruitt, and grandmother Deloris Mangrum.
Private family services will be held.
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The Duck Creek Historical Society wants you to see that history is fun. To prove it, they're hosting yet another celebration this weekend, complete with a few tasty treats.
As spring slowly starts to arrive next month, the Smyrna Museum's current "Winter on the Marsh" exhibit is will come to a close. First, Duck Creek Historical Society members want to celebrate everything that the season historically has been known for in the area by inviting residents to experience a small piece of what hunters, fishers and trappers know all too well.
The event begins this weekend with local decoy carvers and duck callers who will illustrate how many water fowl hunters put food on the table. The celebration will also feature a wild game tasting unique to the area.
"The Wagon Wheel [Restaurant] kindly donated cooked muskrat for people to sample and taste," said Duck Creek Historical Society member Jess Hansen Herbert, who added that the taste is hard to describe. "Normally, you have to commit to a big plate of it just to try it but we thought it would be fun to give people the opportunity to just sample it if they wanted to."
The exhibit will also be open and available for tours. Herbert said that the "winter marsh" collection contains fascinating artifacts that paint a picture of the hunter's life, including vintage hunting licenses, guns from the 1940s, locally made decoys, foot traps and animal pelts.
"It's an eclectic mix of local hunting fare," she said.
The exhibits rotate, giving history buffs and newcomers the opportunity to learn more about the area they call home. And, though the museum deals primarily in the past, its members are focused on a few present-day pursuits as well.
"We're on Twitter now," Herbert said, adding that the their latest foray into yet another form of social media means that people now have three ways for keeping up with the museum and the historical society: Facebook (The Duck Creek Historical Society), Twitter (@SmyrnaMuseum) and the museum's website, which is currently being updated.


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Her dark brown hair is halfway down her back with a flower of a bow on the top of her head. The white, transparent ribbons curled around and around with little white stars scattered about (must be super-glued on). She looks like the perfect, little gift for this family. (A child obviously couldn't have selected a better family. That is, if you believe there is a possibility that we might have a say in it).
People have many different beliefs and just as many explanations why life unfolds the way it does.
A gift was given to me on this family photo shoot. A gift they shared with me, whether they knew it or not.
This couple's first child is now a handsome, young man at the age of twelve. Not only does he have good looks; he's very intelligent, which goes without saying, he's inquisitive (already taking college courses)! He's witty, definitely high-energy… he cracks me up. His laugh is spontaneous and… extremely contagious.
We went to the botanical gardens to do the shoot. It was overcast and I hoped the rain would hold off for an hour or so, the weather is prone to afternoon rain on the windward side of Oahu during the winter months. This spot is a magical place for me, it is where I come whenever I have time to get lost in nature (with my camera, of course). I knew, without saying, this was the perfect location for this family.
She flew through the air (her father the wind beneath her wings). She decided to make me work for her smiles, as three-year-olds often do. With her wings attached and her fairy dress in place we played peek-a-boo behind a tree, she blew bubbles and she held onto my granddaughter's little red monkey. Her smiles came naturally.
This couple's love for each, for their family, are high intensity waves, a spiritual energy that embraces anyone within its radius (at least, that's how I felt). So, if you were within that energy zone day and night, every day of the year, wouldn't you feel wonderful about life? (at least most of the time)
The children were so 'comfortable' with their parents… (hmmm, I guess that isn't the word I want to use). Comfortable. Secure. Understood. Needed. Appreciated. Respected. Supported. Wanted. Nurtured. Loved. This family is love.
From the playfulness of their 92 year-old tutu expressing her love to her granddaughter and her great-grandchildren to the antics of mom and dad trying not to laugh as they held their lips mere fractions from each other, careful not to kiss, this shoot was special. I wish we could have continued the shoot until the little one got overtired and cranky, tutu had enough and overdue homework needed to be done… maybe, maybe… no, I am sure love prevails in their home throughout the daily hiccups of life.
This was a gift to me. Love is a wrapped in all sizes, ages and personalities… always regard it as a gift.
Enjoy a slideshow of some of the moments we shared. Thank you for stopping by my blog. ~ Donna
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Email is probably the second most significant means of communication alongside verbal speech. So what exactly is the big deal?
You might want a FIRM grip about how this works.
I'm not talking about composing and clicking the Send button.
I am talking about who your provider is. Would it be a web based service like Yahoo, Google, or HotMail? Or do you have an a server stashed in a closet processing mail.
Recommendations the case then have you any idea how to administer it?
Should you not. You know what I am going to say don't you?
Learn it!
Should you not get bugged by the company's Phone System then I can almost be certain that email will be a bigger picking point.
I want to explain my system.
And we don't have an such a server. Perform have a web server somewhere outside the free world. That server gets the capability to forward our email@example.com mail to your NetZero accounts.
I not just know how to setup the forwards about the domain but I also setup the NetZero accounts for new employees.
You have to know your system like that and be confident in administering it.
temp email frequently asked questions
So what exactly is the advantage in doing this? Well, with my case I have a domain name owed to me. I get ALL emails that go to that domain name whatever it is. Do you have it now?
So inside my domain name of buddyshearer dot com. I own a catch-all rule setup that defines any email which it does not not what to do with then forward it for this other email address.
My biggest me is for temporary emails. I can generate possibly I need and I don't need to worry about where they're going because I do not care.


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Community Newspaper Group urges you to ensure you are enrolled to vote in the Local Government Election before the September 1 deadline. It's the only way to have a say in the future of your neighbourhood.
BUSINESS owners and operators could be eligible to vote multiple times in a local government election if their residence is in a different ward or local government area to their business.
A sole owner or occupier can vote once and a business with co-owners or co-operators gets two votes, as does a business with three people involved.
If the business owner or operator is a resident of the same council but lives in a different ward, they are entitled to an additional vote.
Residents who are also business owners or operators in the same ward they live in, or who live within local government areas that do not operate with wards, are entitled to just one vote.
However, business owners and operators and body corporate representatives must lodge a new enrolment form after every two ordinary elections, otherwise they will be removed from the owner/occupier role.
Enrolment forms must be lodged to relevant local governments by 5pm on Friday, September 1.