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Tuesday, June 04, 2002
Press release from the issuing companyDiversified Sales Approach Designed to Increase Company's Presence & Revenues in Target Markets OTTAWA--June 3, 2002--Corel Corporation today announced that its sales force has been aligned to increase the company's presence in its target markets and fuel its growth strategy. The new sales force is structured to fully support and service the three customer profiles targeted by the company - home and small business customers, creative professionals and enterprise customers. With this new structure in place, Corel Corporation has diversified its sales approach to better serve the needs of new and existing customers around the globe. This customer-focused strategy has been applied in all of the company's major markets. "We are very pleased to officially unveil Corel's new sales organization. We are confident this new structure will enable the sales team greater ability to make considerable gains in the company's chosen markets," said Gary J. Klembara, executive vice-president of sales at Corel Corporation. "Corel has traditionally enjoyed a significant retail presence and solid relationships with its channel and distribution partners. This will continue to be a key priority for the sales group. In addition, we have established several new teams, including a partner sales group, whose primary objective is to forge stronger relationships with corporate, government and academic accounts, as well as an enterprise sales unit, capitalizing on the enterprise-level sales expertise we've amassed through our recent acquisitions of SoftQuad and Micrografx. Our enterprise sales team, working in tandem with our new professional services group, is chiefly responsible for the successful adoption of our deepwhite solutions among enterprise clients. "All of the changes to our sales organization reflect the company's ongoing efforts to connect with customers and partners through vehicles which cater directly to their needs. We recognize that we have a diverse portfolio of customers. Through this alignment, we are ensuring that customers are able to access our products and services through their preferred means." The company's new sales organization is divided into three main groups: * Distribution & Reseller Sales Group: Currently the core sales channel for Corel's home and small business product line, this area continues to assume a central role in the company's sales strategy. Corel continues to provide strong support for its channel partners and programs by operating a dedicated hotline (1-877-VAR-HELP) to address the specific needs of value-added resellers. * Partner Sales Group: This team focuses its sales efforts on key accounts in the federal, state and local government, aswell as the corporate and academic communities. * Enterprise Sales Group: This team is dedicated to serving the needs of enterprise clients through the company's recently-launched deepwhite division. In addition, Corel Corporation has established a new professional services group, which is tightly integrated within the sales force to deliver custom solutions and support for enterprise, government and academic clients. The professional services team provides customers with a range of services, including needs analysis, integration, training, deployment and support. The company has also established a new telesales group, providing direct contact with smaller accounts and other end-users primarily through telephone support. For more information on Corel's telesales group, please call 1-877-OK-COREL.
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Saturday, 20 February 2010
Fixed Gear Culture: Fixed Gear Girl Taiwan
FGGT - Fixed Gear Girl Taiwan are an all girl Fixed Gear crew from Taipei in Taiwan. I was linked up to FGGT's blog by a fellow fixie kid in the UK. I contacted FGGT about documenting them and then I flew out to Taipei to meet them. I spent a day riding around Taipei with them taking photos and learning more about FGGT and how it all started. They were all really friendly - irrelevent of the language barrier which was all good.
We first met up at the Chiang Krai Shek memorial gate where I took many photos of the girls in action on their fixies. We then headed to Zhongxiao Xinsheng before heading over to Taipei 101. I had the priviledge of been given a fixed gear bike to ride for a leg of the journey. This day was probably one of the best days of my life so far. Just imagine it; first day in a new country, riding a wicked bike with a 10+ bunch of hot girls. It was immense! I would like to thank Fox Chen and all of the FGGT team for a great first day out in Taipei!
Riding from Zhongxiao Xinsheng to Taipei 101.
Just cruisin'
More or less every Fixed Gear kid I met wears VANS in Taipei.
I climbed up a building to get this shot.
One of the guys who tags along with FGGT - Tricks is his thing!
The girls at Chiang Krai Shek Memorial, Taipei.
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Tissssssss' the season to be trendy FA LA LA LA LAA LAAAA LA LA LAAAA
Joy to the world, and to our lovely readers! We know you all are bustling around to complete your Christmas shopping lists and errands! In the midst of this busy season is a few Christmas, Hanukkah (here's looking at you Maricel), and other Holiday parties! Here's a snippet of one of my favorite current outfits and looks!
As you all know, I'm OBSESSED with lace! My current obsession is tights, tights, TIGHTS. I'm pretty tall (5'9) to be exact, and wearing tights allows me to wear my miniskirts with ease and class throughout winter!
I absolutely adore the contrast of bright tights and neutral tops – but as always, my number one rule is have fun with what you're wearing! Be comfortable, and be you!
My Lace Beige Dress: H&M (this links to an ebay seller – their are similar dresses on hm.com like this one but not the same one I'm wearing!)
My Cranberry Tights/Leggings: H&M (abso-flippin-lutely going back for the dark green tights)
My Sparkly Gold Flats: Steve Madden
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More democratic
That was the message OMD and Yahoo had for marketers during their Advertising Week research presentation on the modern family. The family, according to the survey, is more democratic than ever, with children influencing 50% of all purchases.
"When you think of reaching decision makers you think about targeting a particular type of person. It's the classic 'father makes financial decisions' ... [or] if I'm Kraft or P&G and I have a food product then I'm traditionally going to target females," Wenda Harris Millard, Yahoo's chief sales officer, said after the presentation.
But technology and changing family dynamics and makeup is increasingly allowing everyone in the household to have a say in buying decisions. For example, said Ms. Millard, if a travel marketer wanted to target her family to influence where they spend their next vacation, they'd do best to try to reach her two teenagers. And an airline would be smart to target her husband, who does most of the tactical travel planning.
The 'primary chef'
Another example: The survey found that 74% of women age 18 to 34 consider themselves their household's "primary chef," compared to 93% of women 35 to 54.
"A lot of that is backlash to previous generations where father knew best," said Michele Madansky, VP-sales research, Yahoo.
The study polled 4,500 online families in 16 countries with in-home interviews and scrapbooks that tracked media usage.
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Career Change – Memories – Pt 17
Next Comic: By April 15th. When the taxman makes you cry, remember you have comics to hug you.
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Hero of the week: Nate-the-independently-agreed-upon "The Great"! Happy early birthday my friend. May you continue firing guns into the very hearts of paper villains with continued accuracy
Emo Diary: So it hit me while sitting and munching on curly fries, that life is heaven right now. I'm having fun with the comic and the book is looking on track and moving forward. Good times.
And thanks for your votes on the poll, I'm going to be using your thoughts and trying to implementing them over the next few weeks. That includes quicker comics and even smaller daily comics eventually.
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A local woman has found a way to turn her family's biannual reunion into a fundraiser.
A local woman has found a way to turn her family's biannual reunion into a fundraiser.
This Dizon family, with roots in the Philippines and members scattered across the globe, holds a family location in a different local with a different host every two years.
The family was scheduled to come to Columbus this year, with Aireen Aguilar acting as host.
Aguilar has turned the reunion into the Dizon Concert with a Mission, a fundraiser concert that will feature a reception, a silent auction and a presentation on Nueva Ecija, a region of the Philippines.
The concert, featuring members of the Melegrito family, a branch of the Dizon family, will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. July 5 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 6176 Sharon Woods Blvd. All are invited to attend the concert.
Money raised for the event will benefit the Guimba United Methodist Church, a 100-year-old church in the Philippines attended by Aguilar's ancestors and relatives.
"Our grandparents were the pillars of that church," Aguilar said. "We're trying to help back."
To organize the fundraiser, Aguilar enlisted the help of family members. The Melegritos, who perform at weddings and churches, were asked to perform a concert.
Another family member volunteered to bring an angklung, a traditional Asian instrument, which she will teach audience members to play.
Other family members sponsored baskets or donated items for the silent auction.
During the concert, which will feature classical music and Broadway tunes, 20 themed baskets will be put up for silent auction.
The concert will be free, and silent auction tickets will be $1 each.
Aguilar said she will be happy with any amount that is raised through the event.
"Dollars go a long way in the third world," she said. "We want to make sure they have a roof over their heads when they worship."


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In the 50s and 60s, my grandfather worked for Bobbs-Merrill Publishing in Indianapolis, where he was editor of the United States Code, Annotated. (For you legal folks who are familiar with this title, he did it without computers. Oh. My. God.)
Grandpa brought a lot of books home from work that I assume he got for free because they were damaged or defective. We have a lot of Bobbs-Merrill books spread throughout my family that have the wrong cover, were printed upside down, or something. Bobbs-Merrill had some serious quality-control issues in their printing plant, apparently.
My copy of The Joy of Cooking is one of these defective books, stamped "corners bent." It's defective in a lot of other ways, too: there are recipes calling for cyclamate sweeteners and MSG, it advocates dangerous methods of home canning (botulism, anyone?), and is filled with plenty of tips on how to please your husband with food (no, that's not what I meant…you guys sure have filthy minds).
This copy of The Joy of Cooking came to me from my mother when I graduated from college and moved into my first apartment. It predates saccharine, NutraSweet, non-gringo Mexican and Asian cuisines, and most obviously feminism.
"Millions of brides have been given JOY OF COOKING as a one-volume insurance against any and all kitchen crises." Ugh.
The illustrations are little simple line drawings, so fortunately we're spared those supersaturated-color recipe illustrations of yesteryear. (More pictures of food disasters here)
There's a lot of good stuff in here too, however. For example, if you hunt or fish, this book contains everything you need to know about cleaning, dressing and preparing all sorts of wild game. This is good for me to know, because if my unemployment continues for much longer, I'll be eating squirrels, pigeons and raccoons for dinner. (Of course in 1964, you'd be cooking whatever dead animals your husband brought home, right?)
I mostly use this book as a reference, to look up things like cooking times and temperatures for various foods. If you know little or nothing about cooking, you can find all the basic information you need here – the kind of information that never goes out of date.


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MIDDLEBURY — Prominent — and controversial — civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton addressed a crowd of roughly 700 at Middlebury College's Mead Chapel last Wednesday, urging students at the college to remain activists even in the wake of January's political sea change.
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MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury voters on April 8 will field a proposed 2009-2010 Mary Hogan Elementary School spending plan of $5,685,814, which represents a $61,029, or 1.09-percent, increase compared to the current year's spending plan of $5,624,785.
MIDDLEBURY — "It really all begins here," Mike Moser said as the loading bay door at the Middlebury College biomass plant rattled open. "Here" is a cement bunker-like hole in the earth — heaping with sweet-smelling, amber colored wood chips.
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VERGENNES — The Middlebury Union High School girls' basketball team got hot on offense in the second quarter of Saturday's game at Vergennes, and then put the clamps on the Commodores in the third quarter to win, 45-26.
Heard the news? President Obama is slated to sign the much-debated economic stimulus bill into law Tuesday in Denver. The bill made it through Congress on Friday when the Senate voted 60-38 in favor of the legislation — after weeks of debate about the best way to jolt the economy out of recession.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014
More "Pursuing". Are We Supposed to Take This Seriously?
The videos are the same dumb crap. Addressing matters that really don't make sense, like the "mass" of a ghost (aren't ghosts incorporeal, as in you can go through them?), or if ghosts are bound by time, and he even prays for them. What is this?
At one point, he brings up an excerpt from the Egyptian Book of the Dead. Chris, do you not understand the purpose of these texts? They weren't writing about spirits, they were the culture's interpretation of what happens after we die. Not to mention it's ANCIENT, long before our time. During a time when they made up stories in order to understand the world. And again, how is a book about Egyptian philosophy supposed to help you in FLORIDA?
I've had comments in the last post bring up how Chris' methods are laughable, and nobody would take him seriously. I think that says it all.
And the views reflect that.
*checks his site* Nothing...
You know, I'm starting to wonder if GotGame dropped him and he just doesn't know it.
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- AnonymousOctober 28, 2014 at 12:32 PM
Call me a troll, I don't care. At least the Irate Gamer doesn't E beg. I support the Archfiend and his cause.ReplyDeleteReplies
He will one day if he wants his Pursuit of the Paranormal to become what he wants it to, and I don't mean that as an insult he will have to if he is truly passionate about this ghost stuff.Delete
"Archfiend and his cause" what cause? I've seen bitch about James appearing in kickstarter video and asking for donation for his film, I've Archfiend ignore Kickstarter done but somewhat famous people, and I've seen Archfiend support a Kickstarter...if his cause is against e-begging or Kickstarter I think he's going about the wrong way.
But IG tried to get people scammed by Deal Dash, remember?Delete
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What cause is that? Being a hateful human being?
Jordan, Jordan, Jordan...still using the same 'Chris doesn't E-Beg' excuse huh? You are nothing but a frog living in a well for two years.Delete
Seriously Jordan if your a supporter of Archfiend than you should know he made a video or videos(don't remember if there were more) about Chris scamming people with Deal Dash, Hell that's how I found out about Archfiend, and I'm fairly sure all people will say scamming is worst than begging. Jordan you're not a troll you're an idiot.Delete
It wouldn't surprise me if Jordan "I'm not a troll which I'm going to prove by trolling constantly" Ross is actually just a sockpuppet account, possibly even Bores or Archhypocrite himself. Whatever the case, he's contributed nothing and is desperate for attention. Try not to give it to him.Delete
Yes. Why the heck are we acknowledging Jordan Ross/Chris Bores/Archfiend again? Remember what I said about ignoring him?Delete
I must admit, I forgot about that. Sorry -_-Delete
Took a look at this guy's Google+, literally every single one of his comment is a hate comment: Ponies, gamers, black people, autistic people, disabled people, and.... A fucking Kohler ad?!Delete
Yeah, totally not trolling. He even has the audacity to harass the voice actresses of MLP. Not even regular trolls stoop this low. And which Kohler ad?
Have Tara Strong and company tried to block him?Delete
The Jo's Plumbing one, which pisses me off since I liked that as a kid.
Just reported his Google+ account for hate speech. I suggest you guys try the same.Delete
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Probably. Wouldn't surprise me, since that's the worst thing you could do to a troll.
Yeah, I remember that one. That was funny.
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- AnonymousOctober 28, 2014 at 2:33 PM
If you are referring to AVGN and the movie fundraiser then you do not know much about video production. Most movies are not funded by directors, producers or executive producers. They are funded by outside sources. The original Evil Dead was a crowd-funded movie just like AVGN. The only difference was that was before public internet so I guess you would just call that regular begging?ReplyDeleteReplies
It makes me wonder if people call Peter Jackson a begger because that's what he was doing when he was producer for that failed Halo movie, he couldn't raise enough money and it was one of the reason the movie was cancelled. Or how do these people fell about Dragon's Den or any of it's spinoff because the whole point of that show is to convince(or beg)wealthy investors for money.Delete
I meant "or any of it's adaptations" don't know why I said spinoffsDelete
I love how you and Archie treat James and Mike like they're worse than Nazis. Jordan, buddy, it's time to let it go. It's been three years, what does the Archfiend plan on gaining?ReplyDelete
Seriously, has Archie ever done anything other than bitch and whine about people bigger than him? How does he even have subscribers?ReplyDeleteReplies
You're giving him what he wants. He's turned an article about Bores's stupid ghosthunting shite into an attention grab and another ill-informed whine about crowdfunding which shows an almost child-like naivety about finance, something he shares with his equally misguided and hypocritical hero Archfiend. And that's ignoring his pathetic comments about people with autism. He should be banned from commenting just for that.Delete
Try to stay on topic, he'll soon get bored if people are talking about anything other than him.
I'm surprised BatDan, or whoever's watching this blog, hasn't deleted Jordan's comments. He's only out to stir up trouble for us.Delete
With regards to the topic, can't Bores just focus on other places that are actually BELIEVED to be haunted, besides that lighthouse in Florida? No wonder SyFy turned him and his Pursuit of the Paranormal crap down. BTW, I wonder how poor sales of that are going to be compared to AVGN: The Movie?ReplyDelete
With regards to Jordan, HELLO AGAIN, TROLL! :D You are still living in denial, aren't ya?Replies
Hell, even a representative from SyFy told Bores that NOBODY watches ghost-hunting shows anymore which I agree. But Bores takes his advice? NOPE. Then again, does Bores EVER listens to anyone (Other than his mom)?Delete
Chris wants to be hired on to produce one of his shows with a big budget but he also likes to present himself as an outsider who uses an innovative and unorthodox approach nobody else thought of. With the Irate Gamer he said his idea was to take video game reviews and mix them with his "high" production values (special effects). Remember last year he was on a local news show promoting his film and he even told the interviewers that he takes an unorthodox approach by combining multiple ancient philosophies together.Delete
Since he sees himself as an innovative outsider who will take the industry by storm it is not a stretch to see he fancies himself as the one who kept on going despite the naysayers and ultimately found "success."
By the way, new video up! Ghost nun or something.
The problem with ghosthunting shows that claim to be real is that you know right from the start that they're not. I don't know if ghosts exist or not because nobody does, I'm an agnostic atheist who would be happily proven wrong but the point there is I need proof. There is no evidence to support the existence of ghosts or the afterlife, and shows like this don't change that. They're just sensationalist garbage, same as mediums. The only thing that can actually be proven with these is that the people responsible are lying or distorting in order to stay in a job, as happened with Derek Acorah. So all this show proves is that Bores is either an idiot for believing this or deceiving people, things we were already fully aware of him doing anyway.ReplyDelete
It pains me to say it but I'd honestly rather he just stuck to doing game reviews. They were retarded and poorly researched as well as full of plagiarism, but nowhere near as unethical and fruitless as ghost-hunting.
New ghost video, this time hawking a new DVD (or as he calls it, "Video disc"). This one promises a 60-minute conversation with a spirit, so that comes to about 36 minutes with Boresian number crunching.ReplyDeleteReplies
Love how in all of Bores' ghost-hunting videos, they show him sitting in his room with dark saturations at the corners and sides and a round light at the middle to show himself. We can see your face and a part of your room clearly Bores. You're not scaring anyone.Delete
@Harrod - Guess Bores forgot about other forms of videodiscs. I'm surprised he doesn't know about Blu-ray! And surely he could do research on Laserdiscs and VCDs... :DDelete
@Sovereign64 - And the day Bores actually manages to scare someone with his ghost-hunting videos legitimately is the day I become president of the United States... XD
Since Bores isn't going to talk about video games in a while, let me talk about them instead.ReplyDelete
Next week, I'm planning to buy Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. I know some of you may be turn off by the Call of Duty franchise but believe it or not, Advanced Warfare may be the first game to actually get my attention. Hopefully, Sledgehammer Games can do a better job than Infinity Ward after last year's atrocious COD: Ghosts.
wow looking at your blog archive from over the years, the number of videos Bores has made is at 33 (if that is accurate) if this keeps up this may be his lowest video count in his careerReplyDelete
Did a little snooping around on GotGame... looks like Bores hasn't been dropped.ReplyDeleteReplies
But I don't find his name on the front page or inside the columns and bars anymore.Delete
I wonder why they haven't dropped him because I don't think he's going to do anymore game(I don't even think he's going to do a skylanders review) so why keep him. Do his pervious reviews really give them that much attention.Delete
Happy Halloween everyone!! I have noticed key differences between James and Chris this month. James does his Monster Madness series and talks about good and bad scary movies, telling if they are worth it and showcasing other's work. Chris seems to post his videos with: OH MY GAWD LOOK AT HOW GREAT I AM! I TOTALLY KNOW EVERYTHING THERE IS TO TRACK SPIRITS. ALL ABOUT MY JOB AND SKYLANDERS!ReplyDelete
Today is a sad day in Internet history. RIP Ashens' beard.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 31, 2014 at 9:50 PM
Lol his local news affiliate labeled him an expertReplyDeleteReplies
Probably a group of bribed teenagers in a shed stealing professional graphics from actual news programme or website.Delete
Which local news affiliate? Being that Bores lives near Cleveland, I can only assume it was either WKYC, WEWS, WJW, or WOIO that talked about him...Delete
He lives in Toledo with his girlfriend and her kids.Delete
So, either WTOL, WTVG, WNWO, or WUPW, then...Delete
*looks* Oh, WTOL, never mind. (Saw the "11" logo in the bottom-right corner.)Delete
Still, Bores must really want people to take his crap REALLY seriously.
BatDan, I think this is going on the list of worst moments of 2014...
- AnonymousNovember 1, 2014 at 9:47 AM
He posted a new video segment from some news programReplyDeleteReplies
Oh my God! He once again say 'Do you want me to pray for you' ON A NEWS PROGRAM!Delete
'Bores says people pray to ghosts so that they can live better in the afterlife.'
Yeah and I'm pretty sure ghosts want to be prayed by people THEY KNOW OR RELATED TO. The reporter is stupid too.
Think BatDan could do an entry about Bores being on TV, interviewed by news anchors who think Bores isn't dumb?Delete
- AnonymousNovember 1, 2014 at 4:59 PM
You know what would be awesome? If all the pathetic bronies and every single voice actor and staff member from My Little Pony were sent to concentration camps. That'd make my day.ReplyDeleteReplies
I take offence to that. Besides, what does that have to do with this blog?!Delete
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- AnonymousNovember 1, 2014 at 7:43 PM
I'm not an insult to humanity. Bronies are an insult to humanity.Delete
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Why do you people respond to Jordan? It's blatantly obvious he is a troll, so stop feeding him. Christ!Delete
(Yeah, glass houses, I know)
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You know what fuck this I'm out of here, so long Irategamersucks it was good run for me first it was Killultra trying to defend Gamergate and now this hateful piece of shit. I'm done.Delete
Kid, you're in the wrong blog. Stay on topic or get out.Delete
- AnonymousNovember 1, 2014 at 9:18 PM
Aw, did I huwt youw widdle feewings? Grow some balls, horse-fucker.
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You know I'm only commenting because I want closure then that's it for me. Jordan Ross how do you live with yourself everyday even if you're not serious how do you go by everyday making more and more people hate you, people like you are what's wrong with this world racist assholes who hate the fact people like or dislike something they hate or love. You are a horrible ugly person inside and outside you are a waste to this world. I don't need to grow balls that's why I'm done with you because anymore wasted effort will just be an insult to my life. So long everybody I hope you don't need to put up with hateful shit for too long.Delete
Oh and "horse fucker" cute seeing as I've never even seen a single episode of MLP, I mean you could have insult based on the fact I'm part native but I guess your "insult" are just as limited as your intelligence. Peace Out.
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And judging by the way you're talking to JRizzle, you should grow some too, kiddo.
I have to ask: do any of his fans care about Bores' ghost hunting videos? I believe they don't.ReplyDeleteReplies
off topic: Did anyone here, who is a WWE fan, got a copy of WWE 2K15 for PS3 and 360? I heard it was disappointing, which didn't surprise me a bit since I was I was not into the hype. I haven't played a disappointing, shitty WWE game since Smackdown 2008, which I wasn't into the hype either.ReplyDeleteReplies
Avoid this game. The roster is horrible compared to previous games (padded with 2 versions of a lot of guys including Alberto Del Rio and 2 Kanes, but they're both masked Kanes), they removed a bunch of creation tools from the 360 and PS3 versions and improved nothing. Pretty much a re-skin yet they seem to be using even worse models than 2k14. Of course everything is outdated, Rollins and Ambrose are still SHIELD etc. 2K advertised this game using CAW models instead of actual in-game models....that's how bad it is. Grab 2k14, it has more options, modes and pretty good roster.Delete
I'll buy the game when it's at least $19.99. I mean, the only thing I do like is the inclusion of Sting...and that's it.Delete
Sting is a preorder char but i'm sure there will be codes included so you can download him. Your best bet is to wait until Black Friday. I still do not recommend this game. At this point it's a greedy shameless scheme and there's no way i would support it. Entire modes have been removed and game looks worse than WWE13. Unacceptable. If you really want sting, get him via CAWS. Here's how Sting looks in 2K15:Delete
WWE 2K15 for PS3 and 360 is like a mega over babyface that tags with you, then turns heel on release day and walks away when you go for the hot tag.Delete
off-topic: Remember that "Plan 9 From Outer Space" remake that was being made back in 2009? I guess it was eventually released in 2013 to some select theaters, but they're only now working on DVDs/Blu-Ray.ReplyDeleteReplies
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Just ignore Chris Bores, man. It's very simple.Delete
Little trivia here, but have any of you guys noticed how Phelous constantly makes jabs at the Irate Gamer in a lot of his videos, far more than Nostalgia Critic and Linkara if I'm correct.ReplyDelete
In other news, Majora's Mask 3D is happening!ReplyDelete
It's funny that Gametrailers' Pop Fiction said in their latest episode that they are hoping for a 3DS remake of Majora's Mask. One week later, Nintendo made an annoucement that they are going to do a 3DS remake. XDDelete
But in all seriousness, I'm really glad they decided to finally make a Majora's Mask remake, since it happens to be one of my favorite Zelda games.
Well, I've decided I'm not going to reply to messages from Irate Gamer fanboys on Youtube anymore because they are most pure denial people I've ever known. Prevents me for getting more headaches that way. I'm not going to argue with them because now I know when I see that kind of attitude, why should I bother.ReplyDeleteReplies
Here's a rule. If someone acts arrogant that also happens to have fans, most of his fans will be arrogant. Sometimes, it's best to ignore, especially their fans.Delete
Why do they treat Mike Matei like the devil anyway?ReplyDeleteReplies
I mean, yeah, even if his videos without James can be hit-or-miss, I've NEVER understood why Mike gets treated so horribly at Hitler or bin Laden-level...Delete
I'd wager it is because Mike posted that E-mail that Bores complains so much about. I know telling the world how you had promised to stop copying someone when you go ahead and keep doing it anyway.....shameful!Delete
mainly it was because of a misunderstanding that was caused by, Who else, Asalieri!.Delete
During one RaR that was done on a recently released episode (the Crazy Castle) back when AVGN episodes were still hosted on Gametrailers and they were NOT supposed to be on YT, because many people were uploading the episodes on YT back then, so Mike matei who runs the AVGN channels on YT file a claim, and Asa being Asa, told people that Mike loves censorship and he is just as bad as the bores (irony considering what happened later), and the same happened with the ROB episode.
Asalieri keep posting the great majority of the content of those episodes too soon despite the gametrailers exclusivity deal, and asa accused mike matei of being a cunt who loves censorship and this was also when David Savage (game boob) was licking's asa's boots, asa of course claimed that they were just reviews and that he did nothing wrong.......
considering how he tried to sabotage the AVGN movie release by spreading the pirated version of the movie to everyone on Facebook and even made a troll riff commentary, and still had the guts to "review it".
I never hate Mike Matei. Sure he posts some videos that weren't very good in the past, but he has changed since. I still like his video game reviews and I still respect him as a great artist.Delete
To me, anybody who is hating Mike Matei are people who choose to live under rock. That includes Asa.
well you going to hate that even Ryan from nodategamers jumped on that bandwaggonDelete
Jeez, it' been seven months since IG's last review. I wonder if Chris actually cares about his fans.ReplyDelete
So, Five Nights At Freddy's 2 finally got released.ReplyDelete
Finally? The game was released earlier than scheduled.ReplyDelete
As for the game, it's pretty good. I like that Scott changed the gameplay up (a Freddy mask in place of doors), and got creative with the new animatronics in terms of game mechanics, the music box being one example. And I appreciate a game with a good sense of challenge. The sheer volume of animatronics means that you don't have a quiet moment.
However, there are some issues. The jump scares are lacking, and it's possible that i'm used to FNAF by now, but they just don't have the same energy (I'm looking at you, marionette). Also, the sheer number of animatronics weigh the game down; the first game worked well in this regard because the four animatronics (5 if you count Golden Freddy) were easy to keep track of and felt distinct. The choice of having 11 active animatronics means some of them start to feel interchangeable, especially when the pace of the gameplay requires that you shift focus between them quickly.
But at the end of it, the game is fun, don't get me wrong. And boy, it has some teeth when it comes to challenge. I only nitpick because I care.Replies
Damn reply button. Whatever, this is in response to Random ManDelete
Seems to me like the Puppet is more like a replacement for the original power mechanic than an actual enemy, seeing as how it's something that instantly kills you if it goes all the way down (evidenced by it not having an AI setting on Custom Night).Delete
I AM a little disappointed that they seem to have, for lack of a better term, neutered or toned-down Golden Freddy. In the first one he was this bizarre, corpse-like specter that appeared on almost every night regardless of the doors, could only be dealt with in a non- intuitive way, had to be summoned in a unique way, had unique sound effects and a unique killscreen where he crashed your game.
In the second one he only appears on one night, just kinda shows up whenever, is defeated by the mask like everyone else and makes the same sound as everyone. Just kinda feels underwhelming.
And I agree that a lot of the animatronics just feel interchangeable. Like, both Chicas approach from the same side and some of the same areas. What's even the point, then?
Oh, joy of all fucking joys. Bores got another interview about ghost-hunting-- this time with ABC affiliate WTVG.ReplyDelete
My bad-- he was only featured in a :20 segment on their evening news.Delete
He got interviewed by WUPW (the Fox affiliate) and WTOL (the CBS affiliate), and now WTVG featured him in a news segment... I really hope the other news station, NBC affiliate WNWO doesn't feature him or conduct an interview with him.
And a lot of the comments on that video are very negative. :D
Funny that just one month after Chris uploaded the 'Opens up' crap video, all of his viewers go back to saying 'Unsubbed' and 'Please make video game reviews again' in the video comments.Delete
See Chris? Nothing has changed after all. XD
New posting on pursuitoftheparanormal.com.ReplyDelete
In what may be an astonishing new low for Chris' famous difficulty organizing information, he boasts that he will appear on a "popular reality show" in January.
The subsequent three paragraphs don't tell us which one.
History of Video Games part 6 is finally out.ReplyDelete
Just saw IG's HOVG Part 6. Two years just to cover Atari games of 1977? He said his next episode will be 1978 arcade games. Will it take him another two years for that?ReplyDelete
I'm watching Bores' History of Video Games Part 6 now. All I can say is... UUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! He doesn't know that the "buttons" on the console are actually switches, and he's back to using the old "For over 35 years..." intro. Oh yeah, and more Big-Lipped Alligator Moments (one being where Bores flicks the reset "button" and says "the reset button" four times, which got annoying real quick).ReplyDelete
BatDan, I think you know what to do... :DReplies
Oh, and to think it took TWO GODDAMN YEARS between the Fairchild Channel F video and this one is just baffling beyond belief... along with the insane amount of positive comments.Delete
For some reason a lot of fair weather avgn fans turned on James and decided to like Chris.Delete
The review wasn't as bad as it could have been. Yeah, it still had the stupid random references and the lame attempts to be funny, but it wasn't really god-awful terrible either. Is it even worth picking apart? That's for Dan to decide.Delete
@ KeithDelete
Where did you get that?
I agree, I can't speak for the historical accuracy in the video, but as far as IG's videos go, it was fairly... tolerable.Delete
And his fans have nothing to complain about, it was the random humor they, supposedly, like instead of Skyladers or Ghosts.
It's out? A few days ago, he said on Facebook he still had a lot more work to do... he was probably lying again.ReplyDelete
It's... going to be a bit. I'm not mentally prepared, it's been a long time.
His technical skill remains strong, I suppose his comedy acting is at least workmanlike, and the "Jack Black" joke is one of his better efforts: It was quick, unforced and not some kind of desperate stretch- he only swapped the word order.ReplyDelete
Liabilities include the poor selection of stock footage (Oh, 1977! The year everyone was walking!), over-selling the concept of interchangeable cartridges (Wait... you mean if I don't like the game, I can take it out and put a new one in?), I'm pretty sure VCS owners looked into what Video Olympics was before buying it, "4-Player Pong" (not a feature of Video Olympics), over-explaining that you can cycle through game variations by using the "game select" switch, the weird explosion/spit out foam chunks gag, and look, dude, Basic Math is obviously for kids.
Oh, Cripes:ReplyDelete
Through his typically fractured and impenetrable writing, he seems to be boasting in this post that he will appear in the documentary "Atari: Game Over." If that's what he means, I have to guess that there'll be some montage about the pop-cultural legacy of the landfill story, and a clip from his E.T. review will be included.Replies


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Lots of different designers. Decapod, RAF, etc. Any favorites for...
Fokker E.III
Airco DH.2
Sopwith Pup
Fokker D.II
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Lots of different designers. Decapod, RAF, etc. Any favorites for...
Fokker E.III
Airco DH.2
Sopwith Pup
Fokker D.II
Edit in: or just in general.
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Had models from various manufacturers in the past Bruce, no particular preferences as I've found them all to be good. I based selection from the model images on S/ways, model availability, and price. I've not been disappointed.
"He is wise who watches"
Yep, I agree with Dave
Had real good luck with Reduced Aircraft factory but then he is also a active board member and has taken to using images of my painted stuff. Best suggestion is to get one of each and see what you like.
Decapod, jbmacek, Colinwe (wow on S/ways ?), Kampflieger are also forum members though not necessarily so active these days. I have had good models from all of them.
"He is wise who watches"
Beyond general modeling quality and detail, a few other decision-points are:
- models with built-in crew vs. no crew
- models with propellers you can mount in different positions vs. one-piece models
- models with the WoG peg built-in vs. glue-on-your-own (or other-than-peg mount)
- materials available
- price
I can only echo others comments, though I do like RAF models for the different types and have a soft spot for .jb and Kampf as they brought out first two models I really was after, a MS BB and my all time favourate a Roland fighter
My recommendation is to click on the little circle 3D icon on the top right of the picture on the shapeways product page.
That lets you view a pretty good approximation of what's you'll receive - you can use the mouse to zoom in and move around the model.
Changing the material (WSF or FUD) also alters the detail on the view.
Then it's just down to personal choice.
Hi Paul, your AFB-1's still get an outing on occasion & hopefully the birthday fairy will be ordering some FE2b's from you in the near future
"He is wise who watches"
Cheers Dave - The AFB1 was one of my first - Jan 2013 - 5 Years ago now!!!
It's been over a year since I did anything WW1 (Fokker E3) - all WW2 and ships recently
"He is wise who watches"


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King: Military role in Haj operation pivotal
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has underscored the great services being offered by the Kingdom's military and security forces to the guests of God.
"Serving pilgrims is a big responsibility," the king said in a speech, which was read out by Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, during a reception here Saturday.
King Abdullah said Saudi armed forces have proved their capabilities in organizing this mammoth annual gathering in the best possible way "showing their dedication and spirit of responsibility."
Addressing commanders of the armed forces, the king said: "You have represented Saudi Arabia in the best manner in front of the millions of pilgrims who have come from different parts of the world."
He also praised the armed forces for defending the Kingdom against enemies who try to undermine its security and stability. He remembered the services of those officers who fell martyr while battling with militants and terrorists. The king extended his Eid Al-Adha greetings to all armed forces personnel.


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It's time to announce the lovely giveaway winners!
There were 28 total entries (thanks!), and the winning entry #s were chosen by RNG!
For 1st prize, the winner is.... /drum roll~
Entry #13 - Cassandra! ★
And for 2nd prize, the winner is --
Entry #16 - Wanda! ☆
Congrats to the two lovely winners!
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Holy Family Tennis Club has been an integral part of Holy Family Parish since approximately 1967.
The Club was originally set up by parishioners with a keen interest in tennis, on four en tout cas courts, that the members funded themselves.
The Club has now hosted generations of past and present families from Holy Family Parish, Holy Family Primary School, Avila College, and the local community.
With about 90 members, the Club fields four senior teams that compete on Saturday afternoons during Summer and Winter seasons in the Waverley and Districts Tennis Association competition.
The Club also hosts members of the Catholic Korean Community who play socially, normally on Sunday afternoons.
During 2013 the Club proposes to advertise for a coach to provide coaching services for the parish, the Club, and both Holy Family Primary and Avila College.
The Club plays on a synthetic grass surface shared with other sports on the Avila College premises.
During 2013 the Club is planning to purchase two additional nets on movable frames to increase the total number of courts in use from four to six.
The Club has a fully stocked medical kit and a Bendigo Bank funded Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in the event that a player or visitor requires medical treatment or emergency assistance.
Paul Johnson is also the current Junior Convenor for any juniors interested in playing tennis.
The Club's Senior Convenor is Bernard McCarthy, a local parishioner, who may be contacted by landline telephone on (03) 9544 9074 or mobile telephone 0408 436 834.
The Club is a relaxed and family friendly part of Holy Family Parish. It aims to promote tennis and recreation opportunities for parishioners and guests in a sociable Catholic environment.


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WCM 4.0's editorial-friendly work environment increases productivity,
automatically discovers & associates content for highest ad revenue
MONTREAL, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – Nstein Technologies Inc. www.nstein.com (TSX-V: EIN), a leader in digital publishing solutions for newspapers, magazines and online content providers, today announced the release of Nstein Technologies' WCM 4.0. The new release, based on publisher feedback, is designed to increase editorial productivity by providing intuitive tools for the creation and management of complex sites and microsites.
The new rollout offers a new, role-based interface for editorial teams featuring:
– Multi-site/multi-channel content management – Out-of-the-box conversion and importation of content from popular XML formats – Role-based configurable editorial dashboards that mirror physical workflows – Automatic search/association of assets – On-the-fly content association – Real-time semantically generated tags & metadata – Faceted Search: Advanced XML site search, topic clustering, most-rated, most viewed stories – Search Engine Optimization Toolkit: Keyword density, friendly URLs, optimized HTML structure The Nstein WCM (Web Content Management) platform is a powerful editorial content management system designed for publishers to quickly and easily create complex websites. With an architecture based on open-source and LAMP technologies, the platform open architecture based on declarative XML files, plug-ins and templates allow rapid creation of Websites and other Web-related deliverables such as newsletters, mobile sites, and microsites. It tightly integrates Nstein's TME (Text Mining Engine) to automatically generate semantic tags allowing editors to quickly associate content to the appropriate consumer. Presented with this semantically associated content, readers will remain on the site longer, consuming more pages and thereby increasing revenue. WCM's user interface allows content experts to manage content from creation to distribution. It has built-in tagging and metadata management allowing easy association and bundling of content. WCM's open design easily allows integration with virtually any new type of content modules (Facebook, Twitter, forums, blogs, wikis) and other content management systems (Editorial systems, ECM, repositories), making WCM one of the most powerful and robust content management systems on the market. "Part of our success as a company is listening to the needs of our customers and the market in general. To meet their readers' needs, publishers have a dizzying array of new dissemination channels that they need to fill with content. The key is to have a development platform that is both nimble and easy to use so you can meet those needs before someone else does," stated Luc Filiatreault, President and CEO of Nstein Technologies. "This powerful version allows publishers to gain more productivity from a slimming workforce - by improving efficiencies and focusing on core competencies." WCM 4.0 integrates seamlessly with both TME and Nstein's DAM (Digital Asset Management System) to allow on-the-fly semantic tagging and semantic association of stories. Additionally, the open architecture allows integration with third party tools, other content management systems and repositories. Industry experts agree that semantic tagging and semantic association of content are two of the most powerful ways to increase site stickiness and relevancy for advertisers. About Nstein Technologies Inc. Nstein Technologies (TSX-V: EIN) develops and markets multilingual solutions that power digital publishing for the most prestigious newspapers, magazines, and content-driven organizations. Nstein's solutions generate new revenue opportunities and reduce operational costs by enabling the centralization, management and automated indexing of digital assets. Nstein partners with clients to design a complete digital strategy for success using publishing industry best practices for the implementation of its Web Content Management, Digital Asset Management, Text Mining Engine and Picture Management Desk products. www.nstein.com – The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. – Any statement that appears prospective shall not be interpreted as such.
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Big Brother 8 - Enter Rylan Clark?
So who IS he? Well, Rylan is no shrinking violet so here's his CV posted online. He's also been known to associate himself with Endemol's great and good (see pics below) which is bound to spark cries of "Fix"...
Is there any truth in this seemingly likely tale?
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About No Safe Harbor:
She came to America searching for her brother. Instead all she's found is a web of danger.
Cara Hamilton had thought her brother to be dead. Now, clutching his letter, she leaves Ireland for America, desperate to find him. Her search leads her to a houseful of curious strangers, and one man who claims to be a friend-Rourke Walsh. Despite her brother's warning, Cara trusts Rourke, revealing her purpose in coming to New York.
She's then thrust into a world of subterfuge, veiled threats, and attempted murder, including political revolutionaries from the homeland out for revenge. Her questions guide her ever nearer to locating her brother-but they also bring her closer to destruction as those who want to kill him track her footsteps.
With her faith in tatters, all hope flees. Will her brother finally surface? Can he save Cara from the truth about Rourke... a man she's grown to love?
Link to buy the book: http://ow.ly/f8pXm
Meet Elizabeth:
Learn more at www.elizabethludwig.com.
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Facebook Author Chat party on 12/6.
One winner will receive:
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Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But
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Party on 12/6. Connect with Elizabeth,
get a sneak peek of the next book in the Edge of Freedom series, try
your hand at the trivia contest, and win some great prizes—gift
certificates, books and a Book Club Prize Pack (10 copies for your book
club or small group)!
So grab your copy of No Safe Harbor and join
Elizabeth on the evening of the December 6th for a chance to connect
with her and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't
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Don't miss a moment of the fun, RSVP today. Tell
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Cara Hamilton comes to America from Ireland to find her brother Eoghan. Up until she received a letter from him she believed him to be dead. He tells her to speak to no one until he gets to her. When she arrives at Ellis Island her brother is not there, and she is alone. In looking for a boarding house she believes she has met a nice man who will help her find the boarding house she is looking for. Little does she know this man Rourke Turner is looking for her brother, Eoghan to avenge his father's death.
Elizabeth has woven a tale full of twists and turns that keep you turning pages, and just when you think you can trust Rourke she has you think again. Cara is someone you fall in love with. Her innocence and determination are endearing, at the same time they become frustrating. I found myself wanting to shake some sense into her for fear something would happen to her.
This is the first book in the Edge of Freedom series, I highly recommend this book!


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We welcome you to the Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistant (NAPA) website. This is the online home for Nebraska PAs. NAPA is the voice of Physician Assistants across our great state. It is also the state chapter to the AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants). This website was designed to serve NAPA members. You may learn more about us, the services we provide, and other related organizations by selecting menu items from the top menu bar. Please click on "About Us" to find out more about Physician Assistants within this state as well as our professional organization. Thank you and welcome.


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Savory Creme Brulee Recipes
Foie Gras Creme Brulee Recipe (+Giveaway)
I've mentioned it in the past; even though it might raise some eyebrows, foie gras, or duck/goose liver, is my guilty pleasure. Maman would always serve this French delicacy during our holiday dinner. If you've never tasted foie gras before, it's like eating a piece of intensely flavored, semi-softened butter.
I got a lovely whole duck foie gras from The Milk Pail Market in Mountain View, CA. Instead of serving it as a main course (I'll publish a main course recipe soon), I added the foie gras to a savory custard and made crèmes brûlées. Obviously, this is not your ordinary vanilla flavored dessert crème brûlée. I made savory crème brulees in the past with ingredients like garlic, so this isn't exactly new territory for me. The result was amazing; foie gras and sweet flavors pair perfectly together. I added specks of foie gras to the custard as well as a large piece in the center of each ramekin. I also topped them with a larger chunk on top of the sugar crust as a reminder of the flavoring inside. I served the fancy starter with toasted bread so the foie gras could be spread onto the toasts.
This weekend giveaway is for Bay Area readers or people who are able to redeem their prize on site. The Milk Pail Market, which happens to be my favorite local market, is generously donating five $25 gift certificates. You could put this to good use and create a marvelous Christmas dinner for your loved ones. At any rate, I love this market; you can find a wide variety of cheeses, (check out the fromage blanc), French products such as Mamie Nova yogurts and tons of other European products as well. And don't forget to try their famous croissants! Be sure to stop by and discover these fabulous ingredients. The address is 2585 California Street, Mountain View, CA 94040. To participate to our giveaway, visit our 25 Days of Giveaways page and enter today. Good luck!
Make sure you're a fan of PhamFatale Facebook fan page and the Milk Pail, or follow @Phamfatalecom and tweet about this giveaway. To make it easy, you can just copy and paste this tweet if you'd like: "Five $25 Gift Certificate #Giveaway from @Phamfatalecom and the Milk Pail: http://bit.ly/sp4V7y".
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Roasted Garlic and Cheese Creme Brulee Recipe
If you go through the previous crème brûlée recipes I've shared so far, this savory version will probably raise some eyebrows. It's not that I've run out of ideas for sweet crèmes brûlées; there are plenty more to come. I've just been toying with the idea of making a savory one because I think the creamy custard and crunchy top create a perfect canvas for savory ingredients.
I chose roasted garlic, goat cheese and herbs because they are intensely flavorful and make an excellent camouflage for the egg flavor. For the top, I mixed parmesan cheese and a bit of sugar and then took my blow torch to the mixture.
Savory crèmes brûlées can be quite an original appetizer to serve at your Christmas party. They are uncommon enough to help mark just about any special occasion though.
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In my previous post I talked about how I have a personal goal to read my way around the world. I wish to read a book from every country (or as many as are available) so I can learn about different cultures and immerse myself in all the wonderful literature this world has to offer.
Ideally, each book I read should be set in a country and be a good example of life and culture in that country. Each book chosen should be the 'essence' of that country. Only the best of the best!
I must add to that, that although I will endeavour to source 'local' authors from each country, I understand that could be hard for the smaller ones. So as long as the book is set in a country, and does a good job of showing that country's culture and what life is like there, then it counts. I am also counting books that might not contain much of the above, but are considered good examples of local literature, worthy of reading.
So how is this going to work, and how am I going to track my progress?
I've thought about this and will be tracking my progress is a few ways. Firstly, I have a 'Reading Around the World' page where I will list my reads and my intended reads, and tick them off as I read them. I will also track the country of origin in my 'tags' as usual. Lastly, as suggested by Helen, I will use google maps to track my reading journey.You can check my map out here: Rachel's Reading Around the World.
Obviously, not all books I read will be counted in this challenge despite them being set in specific countries. For example, if I were to read Twilight, I am not going to count that as 'American', because it does not encompass what it is like to live in said country. Just wanted to be clear on that!
I have also added some of the books I have read and reviewed in the past, as I have already tagged them with the country of origin if they meet the rules above, and would love to start focusing on new countries that I have not read novels or non-fiction books about, before.
I am still working out the kinks, but hopefully I will be on my way soon.
Do you have any other suggestions for me? Want to join in? Let me know!


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Year-end tax planning strategies for small businesses
There's still time to cut your 2015 business tax bill
You still have time to significantly reduce your 2015 business income tax bill. Here are some of the best year-end tax-saving moves to consider.
Buy heavy SUV, pickup, or van
Big SUVs, pickups, and vans are useful for hauling people and stuff around in your business, and they also offer major federal income tax advantages.
• Thanks to the Section 179 instant depreciation deduction privilege, you can probably claim a current-year write-off for up to $25,000 of the cost of a new or used heavy SUV that is placed in service before the end of your business tax year. Contact your tax pro for full details on Section 179 deductions, because there are some important limitations.
• After taking advantage of the Section 179 deduction, you can follow the "regular" tax depreciation rules to write off whatever is left of the business portion of the heavy vehicle's cost over six years, starting with this year.
• 50% first-year bonus depreciation for new (not used) vehicles expired at the end of 2014, but I expect Congress to restore this valuable break for new vehicles that are put to work by Dec. 31, 2015. If that happens, your allowable first-year depreciation write-off for a new vehicle can be even higher.
To qualify for these tax-saving deals, you must buy a "heavy" vehicle. That means one with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) above 6,000 pounds. You must also use the vehicle over 50% for business.
You can usually find a vehicle's GVWR on a label on the inside edge of the driver's side door where the hinges meet the frame. First-year depreciation deductions for lighter vehicles are much stingier. The maximum 2015 write-off is only $3,460 for new light trucks and vans (or $11,460 if first-year bonus depreciation is restored), and it is only $3,160 for new cars (or $11,160 if bonus depreciation is restored).
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Juggle income and deductible expenditures through year end
If you run your shop as a sole proprietorship, LLC, partnership, or S corporation, your share of the net income generated by the business is reported on your Form 1040 and taxed at your personal rates. Since the 2016 individual federal income tax rate brackets will not be much different from this year's brackets (see the table at the end of this column), consider the time-honored strategy of deferring income into next year while accelerating deductible expenditures into this year--if you expect to be in the same or lower bracket next year. Deferring income and accelerating deductions will, at a minimum, postpone part of your tax bill from 2015 until 2016.
On the other hand, if your business is doing well, you might expect to be in a significantly higher tax bracket in 2016 (say 35% versus 25% for this year). In this scenario, take the opposite approach: accelerate income into this year (if possible) and postpone deductible expenditures until next year. That way, more income will be taxed at this year's lower rate instead of at next year's higher rate.
How to defer taxable income
Most small businesses are allowed to use cash-method accounting for tax purposes. Assuming your business is eligible, cash-method accounting allows you to micro-manage your 2015 and 2016 business taxable income in order to minimize taxes over the two-year period. If you expect your business income will be taxed at the same or lower rate next year, here are specific cash-method moves to defer some taxable income until 2016.
• Charge recurring expenses that you would normally pay early next year on credit cards. You can claim 2015 deductions even though the credit card bills won't actually be paid until 2016.
• Pay expenses with checks and mail them a few days before year end. The tax rules say you can deduct the expenses in the year you mail the checks, even though they won't be cashed or deposited until early next year. For big-ticket expenses, consider sending checks via registered or certified mail, so you can prove they were mailed this year.
• Before year end, prepay some expenses. As long as the economic benefit from the prepayment does not extend beyond the earlier of: (1) 12 months after the first date on which your business realizes the benefit or (2) the end of the next tax year. For example, this rule allows you to claim 2015 deductions for prepaying the first three months of next year's office rent or prepaying the premium for property insurance coverage for the first half of next year.
• On the income side, the general rule for cash-basis businesses is that you don't have to report income until the year you receive cash or checks in hand or through the mail. To take advantage of this rule, consider waiting until near year end to send out some invoices to customers. That will defer some income until 2016, because you won't collect until early next year. Needless to say, this idea should only be used for customers with solid payment histories.
Stay tuned for news about restored depreciation breaks
Last year's super-favorable depreciation rules will not apply this year, unless our beloved Congress resurrects them. The good news: I strongly expect that to happen. If it does, the following beneficial depreciation rules will be available for asset additions that are placed in service before the end of your business's current tax year. Be prepared to act fast around year end to take advantage.
Generous Section 179 deduction rules
For tax years that began in 2010-2014, the maximum Section 179 instant depreciation deduction for eligible new and used assets (other than heavy SUVs) was a whopping $500,000. For instance, the $500,000 limit applied to Section 179 deductions for new or used computer gear, purchased off-the-shelf software, new or used office furniture, and new or used machinery and equipment. The $500,000 limit also applied to new or used heavy long-bed pickups and new or used heavy vans used over 50% for business. As the tax law currently reads, however, the maximum Section 179 deduction for tax years beginning in 2015 is only $25,000, and the deduction cannot be claimed for off-the-shelf software. However, I expect Congress to restore the generous $500,000 cap and the allowance for off-the-shelf software for 2015 in end-of-the-year legislation.
Real property expenditures have traditionally been ineligible for the Section 179 deduction privilege. However, there was an exception for so-called qualified real property that your business placed in service in tax years that began in 2010-2014. Specifically, your business could claim a Section 179 deduction of up to $250,000 for the following types of real property expenditures:
• Interiors of leased nonresidential buildings.
• Restaurant buildings.
• Interiors of retail buildings.
As the tax law currently reads, no Section 179 deduction is allowed for real property expenditures in tax years beginning in 2015. However, I expect Congress to restore the $250,000 Section 179 deduction for 2015.
50% first-year bonus depreciation
For 2014, your business could claim 50% first-year bonus depreciation for qualifying new (not used) equipment and software. The bonus depreciation deduction was on top of any allowable Section 179 deduction. For example, bonus depreciation was available for computer systems, purchased software, machinery, office furniture, and so forth if the costs exceeded what you could write off under the Section 179 deduction privilege. As the tax law currently reads, no bonus depreciation is allowed for assets placed in service in calendar year 2015. However, I expect Congress to restore the break for 2015.
Stay tuned for news on other business 'extenders'
Beyond the aforementioned depreciation tax provisions, there is a list of other popular business tax breaks that Congress habitually allows to expire before ultimately extending them for another year or two. The tax credit for R&D expenditures is probably the most important example of these so-called "extenders." I will notify you of any developments on the extender front. Meanwhile, be prepared to act fast around year end to take advantage of breaks that are resurrected for this year.
2015 Individual Federal Income Tax Rate Brackets
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|10% tax bracket
|Beginning of 15% bracket
|Beginning of 25% bracket
|Beginning of 28% bracket
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AC in Glendale Companies
HVAC is a specific niche market and you need ot choose a company that is able to provide services to your home of business based on their experience and training. AC in Glendale has to be professionally installed, serviced and maintained. This is why it is important to choose a firm that has the know-how and experience to help you get the best AC.
What Does This AC Glendale Company Do?
The company should offers new equipment, the installation of such, routine and scheduled maintenance and repair services. When you're looking for AC in Glendale look for a company who has been in business for a while, look at their certification and experience as well as how prompt and reliable they are. You don't want to have to wait when your AC in Glendale is broken. A good AC company will offer a range of solutions for all your AC needs. The list of the quality names that they should represent needs to be complete to ensure that you get the best AC solutions for your home or business. The products of companies both old and new are carried by the company. Names like Carrier, Rudd, Rheem, York, Bryant and Lennox are all available. Depending on your unique needs, you can be guided towards the best solution for your particular application.
Does AC Glendale Sell And Install "Swamp Coolers?"
The name swamp cooler is a pet name for an evaporative cooler. It is not really AC as you have come to think of it, it is another system that cools, especially in the low humidity of the greater Phoenix AZ. area, but it is all part of the offering of AC Glendale. Let me give you a brief introduction to evaporative cooling. A swamp cooler has a membrane which is constantly kept wet by a remote source. As the water flows over the membrane, it is blown into the ducting system. Although the temperature differential may not be as great as actual air conditioning, in dry climates the effect is quite dramatic, as it not only introduces cooler air into the home or office, the air is moist.


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Report: February E-commerce Sales Up 10% Over Last Year, Outperforming US Retail Sales
According to Custora's latest reports, last month's e-commerce revenue climbed 10 percent over February, 2013.
The growth in online sales represents a significant increase compared to overall US retail sales which Custora says grew a meager 1.5 percent compared to last February.
Tracking over 100 US retailers and 70 million shoppers, the report revealed transactions were also up 12 percent year-over-year, along with average order value which experienced a slight one-percent growth rate.
Custora's numbers show mobile e-commerce continues to grow, with purchases made on smartphones and tablets climbing from 14 percent in 2013 to 19.5 percent this year:
Mobile e-commerce continued its strong growth in February, increasing its share of the total e-commerce pie by 45 percent over 2013.
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"Swamp People" Star Mitchell Guist's 911 Call [AUDIO]
Mitchell Guist, one of the stars of the hit reality show "Swamp People", died yesterday at the age of 48. Some reports say it was a seizure but some reports say it was a heart attack.
Well here is the 911 call made to authorities while people attempted to resuscitate Mitchell.
Video from TMZ.
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Main Page
Welcome to the Kennamer Wiki Project (KWiP).
KWiP is an attempt to coalesce all known family history into a single source with an accessible style, foremostly based on information from "The Kennamer Family" book published in 1924. Later, time and wits permitting, information about generations more recent or further back than those listed may be included, if sufficient citation is identified.
What you see before you is a rudimentary version, not open to the public (per se) and still under construction -- essentially "unpublished" in the equivalent of looking over the administrator's shoulder to see what he's working on. It is almost continuously a work in progress, and may be edited on a broad scale from the version you had seen in your most recent visit, even perhaps during the very visit you are presently making to it.
Sunday, December 11, 2011 / 3:00pm - I'm going to try to use this main page as an opportunity to test out some formatting options I've discovered. Since I am a descendant of this family, it could be said that I am related as follows:
- Hans Kennamer (17xx-18xx)
- Stephen Kennamer (1784-1855/6)
- Asaph Kennamer (1811-1895)
- Sarah Frances Kennamer (1855-19xx) m.1871 to:
- John William Hodges (1853-1919)
- James Bentley Hodges (1882-1944)
- Charles Elbert Hodges (1922-alive)
- My Mother (19xx-alive)
- Me (1977-alive)
- My Mother (19xx-alive)
- Charles Elbert Hodges (1922-alive)
- James Bentley Hodges (1882-1944)
- John William Hodges (1853-1919)
- Sarah Frances Kennamer (1855-19xx) m.1871 to:
- Asaph Kennamer (1811-1895)
- Stephen Kennamer (1784-1855/6)
Sunday, December 11, 2011 / 2:30pm - I've begun exploring this wiki architecture and know quite starkly little about its formatting options, but I'm exploring. I've got a vague picture in mind about what I'd like for KWiP to look like, such as a two- or three-tiered generation listing for each name's individual page -- and initially focused squarely upon exclusively the information listed in the 1924 version of "The Kennamer Family" I have in physical form with me. I have little concern as to whether its copyright is susceptible to legal action, under the understanding that facts themselves are not governed by copyright, for the same reason you're allowed to republish the contents of a phone book without permission. The editorial comments in the book, however, are currently a gray area.
This is a closed wiki. Users may register, but no user registration assistance will be provided, users accounts may be deleted at will, and non-administrators will not be able to edit pages.
The information below was included with the original installation of the wiki architecture.
Consult the User's Guide for information on using the wiki software.


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Many thanks to all that have backed DeepWars!. We were fortunate enough to meet our original goals but the game can grow more if more backers join in. There are additional stretch goals and rewards if we can raise more funding.
One change already in progress is the addition of one more miniature to the starter sets, a variant of one of the soldiers already being produced for each set. Other stretch goals are below.
Stretch Goal 1: $6000 - completed!
Reward: Each supporter from $25 on up gets a print of the cover art from the DeepWars book. This funding level allows AntiMatter Games to fully cover sculpting and mold making for the starter sets, as well as design and printing of rulebooks for distribution, and is an important milestone.
Stretch Goal 2: $8000 - completed!
Reward: Each supporter from $25 and up gets their choice of a print from new artwork in addition to the print of the cover. There will be different paintings for each of the main forces and the supporter may choose which they want. This stretch goal will also allow us to complete the fourth starter set of miniatures, the Scaly Horde, a motley group of different races of sea beings, including dagathonan fish-men, vicious draconids of the deep, amphibious garks, powerful marine reptiles, giant prehistoric arthropods and other creatures. Supporters from $35 and up may choose this force starter set instead of the other three. Supporters from $175 and up get a Scaly Horde starter set in addition to their other sets.
Stretch Goal 3: $10000 - completed!
Reward: This level of support will help cover production of new resin kits for seafloor artifacts, terrain, parts of wrecks, ruins and other scenic features for the seafloor. It will also cover the creation of full color fold-out maps of the different sea vessels of the forces, used in ship breaching scenarios. Supporters from $25 to $75 get a print of one of the gaming maps . Supporters from $100 and up get a terrain piece and their choice of printed gaming map in addition to the artwork prints.
Stretch Goal 4: $12500 - completed!
Reward: This will be a major milestone as it will cover all costs of production and for development of 2-3 new miniatures for each force to be sold individually. Supporters from $25 up to $75 get their choice of one of the new miniatures. Supporters from $100 and up get all of the new miniatures for one force. Supporters from $500 and up get all of the new miniatures. This is in addition to the other bonus rewards. (Note - Does not include painting of new figures)
Stretch Goal 5: $15000 - completed!
Reward: This funding level covers website development and new music to be played during games. This was always something we wanted to have but could not get the time or funds to complete. Each supporter from $25 up to $100 gets to download the new music tracks (the goal is to have 40-60 minutes of music). Supporters from $175 and up get the music and a space on the website Hall of Generals where they can show their warband and/or have a story section describing their warband's exploits.
Stretch Goal 6: $18000
Reward: This will help develop heroes and and mounted characters for each force, cast in resin and metal. It will be a challenge to work these into the schedule but I think we can do it. There would be one miniature kit made per force, and supporters from $75 and up get their choice of one of the new miniatures. Supporters from $175 get two. Supporters from $500 and up get all four. This reward does not include shipping and may be ready by early 2013, or could be ready sooner. Shipping will be an extra $5 for USA and Canada and $10 international.
DeepWars is a 28mm scale tabletop wargame set in an alternate history of Earth in the late 17th century, where fortune seekers and conquerors have discovered a lost land with an underground sea miles beneath the frozen surface of the southernmost continent.
DeepWars is set in the world of our existing game, ShadowSea (visit the Flash website at www.antimatter-games.com/shadowsea), but is meant to be a stand-alone product and is focused on adventure and battle scenarios on the bottom of the Sunless Sea. The game will have multiple types of scenarios, including exploration of wrecks on the seafloor, adventures in ancient cities of cyclopean structures, battles among fields of geothermal chimneys, submarine boardings among others. Adventures within flooded tunnels inside wrecked ships or crumbing cities may be played with "tiles" to represent stretches of passage and chambers, while games in open environments are played with scenic terrain pieces on the tabletop.
This shadowy sea holds powerful artifacts from a long disappeared civilization, and the Fortune Hunters have staked their claim to these treasures, modifying some of the technology they have already recovered to design advanced diving suits and weapons for underwater defense. They are not alone in their quest though, as other forces compete for the same artifacts.
The enigmatic Dark Mariners, remnants of the noble lost civilization, have completely devolved, mixing their bloodline with the foulest of undersea life and twisted ether technology to create vicious biomechanical creatures. These forces cruise the depths, carried within monstrous vessels that resemble gigantic sea creatures, gathering artifacts to help them prepare for an assault on the surface lands.
The Ancients of Atalán are the most advanced of all of the forces, for they are the last of the pure relatives of the lost civilization of the Ancients of the Shadow Sea. They are a small group, with a hidden undersea city many leagues away to the North, and have traveled under the ice to recover the technology of their lost kin follow them into the dimensional void.
Other forces will be included in the game, but the three main forces will be the focus of this Kickstarter project and will be the first ones to get miniatures.
- Intense combat in the abyssal depths of the Sea. Breach submarines, uncover undersea temples, and dodge torpedoes while recovering artifacts that hold the secrets of the ethereal void.
- Combination of 28mm scale miniature tabletop wargame with campaign advancement and a role-playing flavor. Players may customize their warband with different weapons and ether technology items as they become more experienced in battle.
- Miniature starter sets for each of three main forces, Fortune Hunters, Dark Mariners, and Ancients of Atalán will be produced. Sets will include five miniatures with stat cards and quickstart rules. Other forces are included in the rules and will be made into miniatures as funds permit.
- Rulebooks will be available printed in full color or as downloadable PDFs, and will include multiple game scenarios and a painting guide. There will be a softcover version of the printed book, meant for retail store sale, and a hardcover version with some additional content for direct sale. If project goals are exceeded, we will produce additional miniatures, terrain and supplements and continue growing the game.
Note on rewards: Shipping in included in all awards but does not include VAT or any other taxes for international awards.
Funding from Kickstarter will be used to produce the the miniatures for the starter sets and create additional artwork for the rulebook. It will also help cover printing and other production costs. Miniatures usually take from 2-4 weeks each to sculpt (repeat for four miniatures in the boxed set and add time for shipping and edits), then require master casting and then production casting before they can be painted and used in packaging art for the boxed sets another. All of this takes time, but if thing go well the final boxed sets should be ready by November 2012. That is the target date, but some rewards are set up for supporters to get castings as they are finished if the wait is too long. The printed book should be done near the end of the year as it will have photos from the painted miniatures and a painting guide.
The person running the show at AntiMatter Games (www.antimatter-games.com) is Eric Louchard, who handles the game design and art direction. He is the primary contact point for inquiries into the game. Painted miniatures by Eric can be viewed at www.lonebrushman.net.
The primary artist, website developer, and producer of the video is Marcelo Orsi Blanco, owner of the Hidden Workshop design studio http://www.hidden-workshop.com/.
Concept art is done by Eric, Marcelo, and Giovanni Castro. His work can be found here http://www.artflakes.com/en/shop/nigio. Additional concept art is being produced by Víctor P. Corbella at cargocollective.com/Corbella.
We are currently looking for sculptors, but have two already that are working from our concept art.
The first figure for the Fortune Hunters set, the Deep Soldier, is completed and masters are being cast now. Fortune Hunters are being sculpted by Igor, aka Brother Vinni.
The first of the Dark Mariners, the Vanguard Marine is in progress. Here is the "green". The Dark Mariners are being sculpted by Sergio Alonso Leon.
Questions about this project? Check out the FAQ
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EN 71 - European Testing for Toy Safety
By Crystal Johnson
What is EN 71? EN 71 is the European Standard for Toy Safety Testing.
This standard applies in the following countries for toys sold to children under the age of 14 years: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. Therefore, if you import or sell into these countries, compliance is a requirement.
EN 71, is broken down into Parts (Parts 1-11). Common test requests come from Parts 1-3, which we will briefly touch on below:
- Part 1 – Mechanical & Physical Properties of Toys
- Part 2 – Flammability of Toys
- Part 3 – Migration of Certain Elements
EN 71 Part 1: Mechanical & Physical Properties of Toys
The purpose of this standard is to reduce risks associated with children's toys. Specific tests are performed on toys based upon the type of toy it is and/or characteristics of the toy. Additionally, appropriate warning labels are addressed in this standard.
EN 71 Part 2: Flammability of Toys
This portion determines the flammability of toys. It provides general requirements along with specific requirements for particular toys, which appear to be the most hazardous, this includes: toys to be worn on head (beards, moustaches, wigs, etc.), toy disguise costumes & intended to be worn by children in play, toys intended to be entered by a child, and soft filled toys.
EN 71 Part 3: Migration of Certain Elements
This part involves determining the migration of the following elements: Antimony, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Mercury, and Selenium from accessible parts of toys. This applies to the following toy materials: coatings/paints/varnishes/lacquers/printing inks/similar material, polymeric and similar materials, paper and paper board, textiles, glass/ceramic/metallic materials, other materials whether mass colored or not, materials intended to leave a trace,(i.e.pencils or liquid pens) and pliable modeling materials.
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Who let the dogs out? Fashion Blogger Vanessa Hong (
Vanessa wears:
1) yesstyle clutch
2) taobao sweater
3) vintage ebay motorcycle jacket
4) romwe 'split' trousers
5) zara shoes
6) rayban sunglasses
Who let the dogs out? Fashion Blogger Vanessa Hong (
Vanessa wears:
1) yesstyle clutch
2) taobao sweater
3) vintage ebay motorcycle jacket
4) romwe 'split' trousers
5) zara shoes
6) rayban sunglasses
Black&White. Vanessa Hong (her blog:
1) white shorts and top, sunglasses, clutch, cuffs from taobao;
2) vintage motorcycle jacket from ebay
Shea Marie (her blog
1) Clarks boots
2) Helmut Lang sweater
3) LF shorts
4) Moni Moni bag
Fashion Blogger Constance Phillips (her blog:
1)Cha Cha dress
2)Coco cardigan
3)tights from Romwe
4)Harness from Topshop.
Today I would like to show you Beth Jones (her blog
1)Vest by Quail,
2) Leather Jacket by Thrifted,
3) Pink Dress by Thrifted,
4) Boots by Jeffrey Campbell
5) Earrings by Jennafer Grace
Meet Shea Marie (24) (her blog
coat Kenna T,
leggins Kova& T,
boots Matisse,
bag Moni Moni,
necklace Beso Beso,
watch Michael Kors
Shoe addicted Annabelle Fleur (her blog
thebestfashionblog.com readers please welcome French model Constance Jablonski who participated this year in Milan, Paris and New York Spring-Summer fashion shows. During these shows she was spotted on the streets of these cities in rocking still relaxed looks. Her fashion wardrobe consisted of gingham shirts, denim wear, simple pieces, like tank tops, shorts and sandals. I like how she completed her looks: Dolce & Gabbana bags, leopard print sandals. Her wardrobe is simple yet elegant.
During Spring-Summer fashion weeks Ginta Lapina was wearing wardrobe full of simple and fitted basics with black and white pieces, like dark jeans, fringe heels, floaty shirts. But there were spotted some luxurious finishing touches in her looks, like bright red leather jacket, high-heels, favorite tote by Yves Saint Laurent. She easily mixes relaxed outfits with a strong feminine looks.
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