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Ragi/Finger Millet Flour - 2 cups
Water - 4 cups
- Dilute 1 tbsp flour in 1/4 cup of water. Keep aside.
- Take remaining water in a deep and thick bottomed vessel.
- Add the diluted flour and water mixture.
- Bring the water to a boil.
- When the water starts boiling, add the flour all at once. Do not stir.
- Let water keep boiling. The flour will form a lump.
- The water will flow over the lump of flour, slowly cooking the flour. Adjust the flame to medium if the water is about to flow out of the vessel.
- Bring the flame back to high. Keep adjusting the flame such that the water is flowing over the lump of flour but not outside the vessel. Do not stir.
- Let water keep boiling until the white froth turns brown.
- The volume of water will be reduced and the consistency will be thick.
- The water will start bubbling with a slightly heavy sound.
- Turn off the heat and immediately mix thoroughly breaking the lump of flour. You will see the flour when the lump is broken, but the flour is now well cooked.
- Mix thoroughly to remove any small lumps.
- Take a portion of the dough, wet your palms with water and roll it into a ball between your palms.
- Repeat this with the remaining dough.
- Serve the ragi mudde/balls with massoppu/hot sambhar.


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Sean Lock, Princess Pavilion, Falmouth. Time: 7.30pm.
This show has now sold out and we have also stopped taking names for the waiting list - thank you for your interest and keep an eye out on our facebook page for more comedy performers.
Sean Lock, the most fertile comic mind in Britain, will be running through some new material ahead of a major UK tour.
Sean Lock is one of the UK's most highly acclaimed and original comedians. The British Comedy Award Winner is a brilliant team captain on Channel 4's show '8 Out of 10 Cats / Cats Does Countdown'. His extensive TV credits also include appearances on Sean Lock's TV Heaven Telly Hell, Live at The Apollo, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, QI and also writing and starring in the cult classic sitcom 15 Storeys High.
'Lock's signature mix of absurdism and everyday observation gets more effective with each new show' The Guardian
'Punchy, inventive, superb... undeniably brilliant.' The Times
Doors 7.30pm, Starts 8pm

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Come learn more!
Tuesday, March 1
6:00 pm
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2016 NBA Mock Draft and Prop Bets
Following the conclusion of the NBA Draft Lottery on May 17, I released our annual oddsmakers mock draft based on prop bets posted at two offshore sportsbooks. Although there were very few draft props available two months ago, I was able to create a rudimentary mock draft for the top six picks. At the time, Ben Simmons was only -160 to be selected with the first overall pick which I believed to be an excellent value.
In the ensuing weeks, those odds ballooned from -160 to -700 with many sportsbooks taking the prop off the board entirely. On Tuesday afternoon, it was confirmed that the Philadelphia 76ers would be selecting Simmons despite lingering questions about fit.
This morning Philadelphia 76ers informed camp of Ben Simmons he would be taken No. 1 in NBA Draft, league sources tell @clevelanddotcom.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 21, 2016
This was an interesting development considering that a wealth of prop bets had been released just moments earlier. These new prop bets provided excellent insight and allowed our mock draft to be expanded from six picks to fourteen. Additionally, there were several prop bets involving well-known collegiate athletes that aren't expected to be drafted in the lottery on Thursday.
The table below displays our latest mock draft along with the projections from NBA Draft experts.
|Oddsmakers (6/23)
|Draft Express (6/23)
|Chad Ford (6/23)
|NBADraft.net (6/23)
|1. Philadelphia 76ers
|Ben Simmons
|Ben Simmons
|Ben Simmons
|Ben Simmons
|2. Los Angeles Lakers
|Brandon Ingram
|Brandon Ingram
|Brandon Ingram
|Brandon Ingram
|3. Boston Celtics
|Kris Dunn
|Kris Dunn
|Kris Dunn
|Kris Dunn
|4. Phoenix Suns
|Marquese Chriss
|Marquese Chriss
|Marquese Chriss
|Jaylen Brown
|5. Minnesota T'Wolves
|Jamal Murray
|Buddy Hield
|Jamal Murray
|Jamal Murray
|6. New Orleans Pelicans
|Buddy Hield
|Jamal Murray
|Buddy Hield
|Buddy Hield
|7. Denver Nuggets
|Dragan Bender
|Dragan Bender
|Dragan Bender
|Dragan Bender
|8. Sacramento Kings
|Jaylen Brown
|Jaylen Brown
|Jaylen Brown
|Domantas Sabonis
|9. Toronto Raptors
|Jakob Poeltl
|Jakob Poeltl
|Jakob Poeltl
|Marquese Chriss
|10. Milwaukee Bucks
|Domantas Sabonis
|Deyonta Davis
|Deyonta Davis
|Deyonta Davis
|11. Orlando Magic
|Deyonta Davis
|Domantas Sabonis
|Domantas Sabonis
|Skal Labissiere
|12. Atlanta Hawks
|Henry Ellenson
|Malik Beasley
|Henry Ellenson
|Furkan Korkmaz
|13. Phoenix Suns
|Skal Labissiere
|Timothe Luwawu
|Dejounte Murray
|Henry Ellenson
|14. Chicago Bulls
|Furkan Korkmaz
|Denzel Valentine
|Denzel Valentine
|Malik Beasley
The odds of Ben Simmons being selected 1st and Brandon Ingram being selected 2nd were listed at -1000, before that prop was taken off the board. That made the first two picks exceptionally easy to project. The following three picks were based on recently posted prop bets at BetOnline.
3rd pick in #NBADraft
Kris Dunn -120
Jaylen Brown +325
Dragan Bender +400
Buddy Hield +600
— Sports Insights (@SportsInsights) June 23, 2016
4th pick in #NBADraft
Marquese Chriss -205
Dragan Bender +350
Jamal Murray +450
Jaylen Brown +500
— Sports Insights (@SportsInsights) June 23, 2016
5th pick in #NBADraft
Kris Dunn +150
Jamal Murray +155
Buddy Hield +200
— Sports Insights (@SportsInsights) June 23, 2016
Even though Providence guard Kris Dunn still refuses to work out for the Celtics, he's listed as the -120 favorite to be selected with the third overall pick. That price likely accounts for the possibility that Boston will trade their top pick. Recent rumors indicate that the Philadelphia 76ers are enamored with Dunn and have offered either Jahlil Okafor or Nerlens Noel in exchange for number three. In fact, most of the teams trying to trade up are reportedly looking to select Dunn.
If Boston opts to keep this pick, I don't think Dunn would be the selection. The Celtics have several needs including shooting, athleticism and a shot-blocking big man — Dunn doesn't answer any of those concerns. Boston already has a stable of talented young point guards including Isaiah Thomas, Marcus Smart, Avery Bradley and Terry Rozier. Personally, I believe Jaylen Brown (+325) is the much better value. I'm also very surprised that Kentucky's Jamal Murray isn't listed as an option.
Looking at the fourth overall pick, it's obvious that the Suns have a glaring void in their front court after trading Markieff Morris to the Wizards. Perhaps that explains why oddsmakers expect them to take 6'10" forward Marquese Chriss. Although his collegiate numbers aren't overwhelming (13.8 PPG, 5.4 RPG in one season at Washington), Chriss has the type of length and athleticism that general managers salivate over. He's the ultimate boom or bust pick, but teams will be willing to swing for the faces given the perceived lack of talent in this year's draft class.
The odds for the fifth overall pick are intriguing because Kris Dunn (+150) is also the favorite to be selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Basically, it seems like if the Celtics trade their pick to the 76ers, Dunn will be selected with the number three pick. If the Celtics opt to keep their pick, Dunn could potentially slip to number five.
According to ESPN's Chad Ford, "If Dunn is there, I think he is the choice for the Wolves. However, if he's off the board, Murray's shooting and ability to play both the 1 and the 2 give them a versatile, go-to scorer to put alongside Ricky Rubio and Zach LaVine."
Who gets picked first? (5Dimes)
Kris Dunn (moved from -185 to -350) vs. Marquese Chriss (moved from +145 to +250)
Dragan Bender (moved from -135 to -105) vs. Jaylen Brown (moved from -105 to -135)
Demetrius Johnson (moved from -245 to -145) vs. Brice Johnson (moved from +175 to +105)
Who gets picked first? (BetOnline)
Jamal Murray (moved from -170 to -240) vs. Buddy Hield (moved from +140 to +190)
Jaylen Brown (moved from -150 to -115) vs. Dragan Bender (moved from +130 to -115)
Brice Johnson (-150) vs. Demetrius Jackson (+120)
Who gets picked first? (Ladbrokes)
Buddy Hield (-115) vs. Kris Dunn (-115)
Marquese Chriss (-165) vs. Dragan Bender (+125)
Who gets picked first? (SBO)
Kris Dunn (-250) vs. Marquese Chriss (+190)
Jamal Murray (-230) vs. Buddy Hield (+170)
Dragan Bender (-120) vs. Jaylen Brown (-110)
Who gets picked first? (Sportsbook.com)
Kris Dunn (-185) vs. Marquese Chriss (+140)
Jamal Murray (-245) vs. Buddy Hield (+175)
Jaylen Brown (-120) vs. Dragan Bender (-120)
Demetrius Jackson (-245) vs. Brice Johnson (+175)
Henry Ellenson (-270) vs. Wade Baldwin (+190)
How many international players will be drafted in Round 1? (BetOnline)
Over 13.5 (+100) vs. Under 13.5 (-130)
Which of these players will be selected the earliest? (BetOnline)
Jakob Poeltl (+100)
Domantas Sabonis (+250)
Deyonta Davis (+450)
Henry Ellenson (+600)
Skal Labissiere (+900)
Which of these players will be selected the earliest? (TopBet)
Jamal Murray (moved from +160 to +170)
Kris Dunn (moved from +240 to +180)
Dragan Bender (moved from +220 to +250)
Buddy Hield (moved from +400 to +450)
Draft Position Over/Under (5Dimes)
Dragan Bender 5.5 (Over -190)
Jaylen Brown 8.5 (Under -400)
Jakob Poeltl 9.5 (Over -175)
Domantas Sabonis 11.5 (Over –175)
Malachi Richardson 17.5 (Under -260)
Denzel Valentine 18.5 (Over -120)
Gary Payton Jr. 45.5 (Under -165)
Draft Position Over/Under (BetFair)
Jamal Murray 3.5 (Under -175)
Kris Dunn 4.5 (Under -140)
Dragan Bender 4.5 (Over -140)
Marquese Chriss 6.5 (Under -150)
Jaylen Brown 8.5 (Under -140)
Henry Ellenson 9.5 (Over -120)
Skal Labissiere 12.5 (Over -140)
Furkan Korkmaz 12.5 (Over -165)
Thon Maker 16.5 (Under -120)
Draft Position Over/Under (BetOnline)
Buddy Hield 5.5 (Over -175)
Jaylen Brown 7.5 (Over 7.5)
Jakob Poeltl 9.5 (Over -150)
Domantas Sabonis 11.5 (Under -160)
Denzel Valentine 17.5 (Over -165)
Draft Position Over/Under (Ladbrokes)
Dragan Bender 5.5 (Under -150)
Jaylen Brown 8.5 (Under -137)
Jakob Poeltl 9.5 (Over -137)
Gary Payton Jr 45.5 (Under -115)
Draft Position Over/Under (Paddy Power)
Jamal Murray 3.5 (Over -125)
Kris Dunn 4.5 (Under -120)
Marquese Chriss 4.5 (Under -137)
Dragan Bender 4.5 (Under moved from -200 to +187)
Buddy Hield 5.5 (Under moved from -120 to -150)
Jaylen Brown 8.5 (Under -350)
Domantas Sabonis 12.5 (Over -137)
Thon Maker 30.5 (Under moved from -175 to -250)
Draft Position Over/Under (SBO)
Kris Dunn 3.5 (Under -185)
Marquese Chriss 4.5 (Under -115)
Jamal Murray 4.5 (Over -175)
Buddy Hield 6 (Under -120)
Jakob Poeltl 10.5 (Under -140)
Domantas Sabonis 11.5 (Under -120)
Draft Position Over/Under (Sportsbook.com)
Jakob Poeltl 10.5 (Under -130)
Domantas Sabonis 11.5 (Under -120)
Malachi Richardson 17.5 (Under -245)
Denzel Valentine 18.5 (Over -140)
Malik Beasley 21.5 (Under -120)
Taurean Prince 23.5 (Over -130)
Thon Maker 30.5 (Under -200)
Draft Position Over/Under (TopBet)
Denzel Valentine 16.5 (Over -200)
Brice Johnson 20.5 (Over -180)
Marcus Paige 60.5 (Over -160)
Ryan Arcidiacono 60.5 (Over -700)
There are a few inconsistencies with these odds (particularly at Paddy Power) and I believe that several prop bets are offering value. It seems highly unlikely that Croatian forward/center Dragan Bender will be a top four selection, which is why I love getting plus money (+137) on Over 4.5 at Paddy Power. Unfortunately, his odds of being drafted in the first four picks have dropped from -200 to +187 since yesterday which eliminates any value. I still believe Bender will slip to the Nuggets at number seven but I wouldn't lay -275.
When this article was first posted, another small value bet that I identified was Kris Dunn (+240) to be selected ahead of Jamal Murray (+160), Dragan Bender (+220) and Buddy Hield at TopBet. Even if the Celtics pass on Dunn (likely in favor of Brown) with the third pick, I couldn't foresee Dunn slipping past Minnesota at number five. He's still a decent value at +180, but hopefully bettors jumped on +240 yesterday.
We will continue to update this mock draft as new props are posted, but make sure to bookmark our free NBA odds page for all of your betting needs during the Summer Olympics.
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The 'Internet of things' (IoT) will soon change our everyday lives, whether personally or professionally. From now until 2020, 50 billion connected devices will improve production processes and efficiently combat general wastage, including food wastage.
With 50 billion connected devices on the horizon, from now until 2020, the IoT is seen to be the new 'Eldorado' of innovation. The demand for these connected devices will soon affect almost every sector and revolutionise not only our private but also our professional lives. Whether it is, for example, about health, textiles or transport, these smart and capable communicating devices will be able to generate roughly 7000 billion dollars of sales revenue in 2020.
Beyond sales revenue, IoT acts as a real catalyst for worldwide growth; connected devices will generate large sums of money and will optimise the management of resources across the world. Thanks to the optimisation of the supply chain and to shorter distribution lines, it will soon be possible to resolve issues such as food wastage but also improve the traceability and the quality of the food which we consume.
Reduce food wastage
Food wastage has never been as important as it has been in these last few years: according to a 2011 study by FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations), almost a third of worldwide food production is lost, which represents 1.3 billion tons of food thrown away, or an area bigger than Canada, which has been cultivated to feed no one. The losses linked to inefficient supply chains represent more than 25% of total food wastage, and those linked to 'use by dates' exceed almost 20% in France alone.
Today, reading barcode labels fixed to products, or RFID labels fixed to pallets enables location of food products at each stage of their journey along the supply chain, from the farm to the distribution sites, to production sites and into the wholesale and retail stores. Thanks to the barcode labels and portals which are able to read them, it will be possible to reduce the storage and transit time of products in the supply chain, and therefore lengthen the expiry date by several days. As a result, there will be less food which will have to be taken off the shelves or thrown away due to being out of date.
As well as the positive effect it will have on food wastage, the IoT still contributes (several years after the horse meat scandal), to reassure consumers. As a matter of fact, the information which is contained by 2D bar codes can provide more information to the consumer such as the origin of the product, its production date or even the way in which it was produced.
Finally, IoT will allow us to respond to food issues linked to the increase in the population of the world which will, according to the UN, rise from 7.3 billion people in 2015 to close to 10 billion individuals in 2050. Thanks to the network of smart sensors, it will be possible, for example, to determine with precision which plots of land or fields need watering and which need fertilisation – which can contribute to the conservation of water resources. The benefits of the Internet of Things to preserve the earth's natural resources are just starting to be realised and measured.
Topics: Supply Chain, RFID, Barcodes, Manufacturing, Internet of Things, EMEA


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Product Description
The iceberg is sinking, and the penguins must race to the top!
Penguin is a fast, fun, and very easy to learn game for 2 to 6 players designed by renowned designer, Reiner Knizia. The game features 36 delightfully sculpted plastic penguins in four different families. Players take turns placing the penguins on the stack, creating a pyramid-shaped structure one penguin at a time. The first player to play his last penguin wins the game!
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Product Information
Reiner Knizia
Amigo, Fantasy Flight Games, Asmodee North America
Year: 2007
Players: 2 - 6
Time: 10 minutes
Ages: 5 and up
Weight: 415 grams
- 36 penguin figures
- 39 penalty point chips
- 6 player screens
- 1 cloth bag
- instructions
Product Reviews
Average Rating: 0.8 in 2 reviews
I was going to simply support everything that Tom Vasel wrote about this game but since I need to write a "quality" review in order to get my comments published here goes.
Full marks for some great looking graphics and some colorful, funky looking plastic penguins.
The game mechanics are simple, real simple. Which color penguins you play with is 100% determined by luck so once you have them behind your screen your only option is to try and figure out how best to play them to get them in position. But since everyone else is in the same position you may as well forget applying any logic. Any attempt to think ahead a few moves can be very quickly destroyed by the random placings of your opponents. Believe me, my four year old took me out!!
I wouldn't mind this because my four year old and even my eight year old get a kick out of sitting down with dad and just playing stuff.
What really messes this game up is the atrocious method for interlocking the penguins. The level of concentration and "fiddling about" needed to get the pyramid to build properly made this a very frustrating game.
Shame really because FFG and Knizia printed on a game box usually guarantees a good game.
When looking for games for my children, I know that they aren't too difficult to please – bright colors and fun concepts are almost always a winner. More than that, I'm looking for a game that is fun, offers a bit of a challenge, and doesn't drive Mom and Dad crazy when playing it. The best games are games that appeal to the whole family, even if they are heavily slanted toward the younger set. Penguin (Fantasy Flight Games, 2007 – Reiner Knizia) was one game that when I saw the description was sure that I had a winner. With penguins everywhere, including several popular movies, I was sure that my kids at least would enjoy the game tremendously.
I have to say that Penguin is a huge disappointment in almost every way. The game play is very simple and not really that inspired; but I still wasn't deterred after reading the rules, because I figured that the game featured a dexterity element to keep it interesting. But the penguins, as bright and cheerful as they are, are one of the most frustrating components of a game – being difficult to stack and play. Both of my girls who tried out the game were unhappy with the pieces, and I was ready to hurl them across the room – not a fun, family experience. With a bit of changes to the components, Penguin could have been a simple yet slightly entertaining game. As it is, it's practically unplayable.
Each player in the game gets a small screen and draws six to twelve (number depends on the amount of players) plastic penguins from a bag, placing them behind the screen. Penguins are yellow, green, red, and blue and are round plastic figures with two slots near the top for other penguins bottom's to fit into. A pile of "penalty point" tokens are placed on the table. One player is chosen to go first, and then the game begins.
On a player's turn, they simply take a penguin from behind their screen and add it to the center of the table (the "iceberg"). Each penguin will be placed so that a pyramid of penguins is formed. When placing penguins on the bottom row, a player simply adds them to either side but may NOT add a penguin to the bottom row if there are eight penguins there – the maximum. Players may also stack a penguin on top of two other penguins but may only do so if the stacked penguin matches one of the two colors of the penguins below it.
If a player causes the penguins to fall while stacking, then they take penalty points equal to the amount of the penguins behind their screen, and then the entire game is reset. Also, if a player cannot play one of their penguins or has used up all their penguins, their turn is over. The round will continue until all players have done this, and then players receive penalty points equal to the number of penguins still behind their screens. If a player gets rid of all their penguins, they may subtract two points from any they have already gathered.
The game is then reset for another round. Players play rounds equal to the number of players, and the player with the most points at the end is the winner!
Some comments on the game…
- Components: Upon opening the brightly colored, wonderfully
illustrated box, players are presented with a pile of large, chunky
plastic penguins. A black cloth bag is included to help when
randomly drawing the penguins in the beginning, and the player
screens, which are a bit flimsy, and penalty point chips have nice
designing and look pretty good on the table. The problem lies with
those colorful but annoying penguins. The penguins have a round base,
which means that when they are being set down, it's quite easy to
twist them to any facing. However, they must all face EXACTLY the
same way for the penguins on top of them to be placed properly, since
they have two slots that face in one direction. If a penguin is only
a little tilted in one direction, the above penguin cannot be placed
well. The penguins themselves do not slide into these slots very
well, and it is a VERY difficult task for younger children to stack
them properly. I myself had a difficult time, and would struggle to
get a penguin in, only to find that I had aligned it wrong for those
penguins that would be placed on top of it!
- Dexterity: Once the penguins are wedged into place, it's unlikely
that they will fall at all, making the dexterity part of the game
suspect at best. The game doesn't have any real rules that dictate
how a player places the penguins, so we were using two hands and
exerting some real effort as we attempted to get the penguins into
place. This was annoying enough that it was soon decided in both
games I played that stacking penalty wouldn't happen. With wooden
blocks or something else that was easier to stack, this might have
been a nifty dexterity game. As is, it's pretty bad.
- Game: But really, without the dexterity element – there's nothing
left. With all respect to the good doctor, I think this is one of the
times that Reiner Knizia's name got a mediocre (or worse) game
published. Since a player has no control over the penguins they draw,
the game becomes a simple one of simply placing penguins in such a way
to allow a player to get them all on the table. But with a few moves
by other players (often inadvertently), a player will find themselves
out of luck. The game is fairly random and too simple for most adults.
- Kids: I don't mind the game being too simple for adults, if it's
challenging and fun for children. But while Penguins may offer some
nice choices for young ones (and I think these choices are obscured by
the annoying components), the fact that all points scored are negative
is really not a kid-friendly idea. Kids want to get points – to work
towards a goal. Getting negative points simply because they didn't
get all their penguins on the pile isn't a positive aspect and
something that's difficult to explain to younger elementary.
- Fun Factor: As I look this review over, I see that I haven't said
many positive things about the game. So I will state that I enjoy the
cartooney artwork and bright pieces. Unfortunately, that's not enough
to make a game fun; and both kids and adults unilaterally rejected it.
Fantasy Flight makes great games from Through the Desert to War of the Ring and has wonderful games in many genres. This game, however, is one that I cannot recommend to anyone. With some component fixing, perhaps the game would be of interest to younger children, having a dexterity flair; but right now everyone that I have tried it with has found it lacking. Penguin is simply not fun.
Tom Vasel
"Real men play board games"


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Good samaritan in China tracked down through internetAugust 28th, 2012 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 28 (IANS) A good samaritan who helped a man who suffered an epileptic attack even when onlookers told him not to do so has been tracked down by netizens who lauded his effort.
Jiang, 28, helped the 70-year-old man after he fell on the street.
A crowd gathered and some tried to dissuade him from intervening to avoid getting into trouble, the Shanghai Daily reported.
"He may blackmail you by claiming you pushed him down!" Jiang was told. He responded angrily, saying the man will die if they didn't act. "Where is your conscience?" he yelled back.
Jiang turned the man over gently to lessen the danger of suffocation and supported the man's head with his hands. He also checked if the man had any medicine for emergency use.
When an ambulance came, Jiang quietly left the spot.
"We will express gratitude for his good deeds," said the man's son Gao, asking witnesses to provide information.
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Research Reveals That Most Real Estate Marketing Leads Are Lost
According to an article recently submitted by RISMedia, nearly 75% of online real estate marketing…
According to an article recently submitted by RISMedia, nearly 75% of online real estate marketing…
In basketball, the player that stands by the net the entire game and takes the easy shots is considered a cherry picker. This is frowned upon because they want you to be more engaged in the game. They want you to sweat and push your self so hard to earn each and every point. Not take the easy way out and cherry pick all day.
That's not how you play the game, right?… Or is it?
Let's get right to the purpose of this post. Because I'm not here to talk about going in the field and picking cherries and I'm not here to talk about the game of basketball.
I'm here to talk about the game of real estate and whether the concept of cherry picking in real estate can help or hurt your business. I'm also going to let you in on why I don't follow the "first come, first serve" rule in my business and why you shouldn't either.
But first, let's start this off the right way…
When I first got started in real estate, out of all things that could be important, there was one thing that stood out the most . . . Having a website!
Now, I'm not saying you have to have a website in order to be successful in real estate, however I'm sure you see how powerful a website can be, if used correctly. Just look at this website!
Anyway, in spite of all the buttons, features, images and whatever else that makes a website look pretty, there is one portion of a website that you should be most concerned with. If you don't have it, then you need to get one fast!
I only care about one portion of my website (on the backend) and that is my Lead Questionnaire Form. Basically this form asks questions that allow me to qualify/disqualify leads based on the type of investing strategy I use, as well as their motivation and their ability to do a deal.
Today's post is the fifth in my series, "The Investors' Realtor." In previous posts, we have discussed thinking like an investor in order to find and gain investor clients, as well as looking for current hot spots (not necessarily in your own backyard) and going to where the investor actually wants to buy. In the third edition I explained how to start and run a local real estate club in order to gain exposure for yourself, market your services, find prospects, and network with others in your local market place. My last post detailed how to find and generate quality, qualified leads for yourself using principles that apply to all business professionals, not just Realtors.
Building off the tips shared in last week's edition for creating leads, I would like to discuss following up on the leads that you generate. Great marketing and great lead generation are useless if you do not follow up on your leads promptly and effectively.
The first step I perform is to log all of my leads into an Excel spreadsheet. If set up correctly, this spreadsheet can then later be exported to an email blasting service like Constant Contact or sent using a program like Microsoft Outlook (which is what I use) to send bulk emails to these potential clients. While Outlook allows you to blast up to 50 emails at one time, newsletter sites where you pay a monthly fee for their services allow much larger email blasts from your qualified list.
The Spreadsheet
In my "new leads" spreadsheet I create the following fields: Name, Phone, Email, Source of Lead, Date, Notes, and three columns to record each of the three times that I try to make contact with a new lead.
In this, the fourth installment of my "Investors' Realtor" series I would like to dive into how to market yourself and create quality leads. In my mind, quality leads are real, qualified prospects that are ready, willing, and able to buy real estate from you.
My BiggerPockets blog post from last week detailed how I use a local real estate club to generate leads. I realize, however, that starting a real estate club isn't for everyone; this kind of marketing can be costly and very time consuming.
The second tool that I use for lead generation requires less initial outlay of time and money. About two years ago, one of my local friends, Robin Jay (author of "The Art of the Business Lunch" and an accomplished public speaker) told me about one of many internet press release websites that allow you to write articles and press releases about any topic you like, and post them electronically on the site. They then distribute these articles to various internet ezines, blogs, websites and other publications.
I have used these services extremely effectively over the past couple of years to promote myself as the "Foreclosure Expert" in the Las Vegas real estate market. As I noted in my previous blog entries, in order to succeed in real estate it is important to pick a niche in which to focus your energies and efforts. Once you decide on your niche, you need to become an expert in that field through reading and doing. Once you are an expert, it is not that hard to sit down, write an outline on a subject that you know a lot about, and create an article that will be valuable for someone who is looking for information on that subject.
How Valuable is One Lead? People often ask me what the average response rate is…


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The Characters:
Lisa - Drew Barrymore! Little girl who hits her head against a tree and ends up in Toyland, just in time to right some serious wrongs.
Mary Contrary - Mother Hubbard's daughter, almost married off to Barnaby, though she loves jack. (He's nimble, it's the quick part she hates.)
Jack B Nimble Jr. - Keanu Reeves! Young guy who is deeply in love with Mary.
Georgie Porgie - Chubby fellow who is the quality inspector for the cookie factory.
The Toymaster - Pat Morita! (Mr. Miyagi) Benevolent ruler of Toyland and creator of every plaything in the world.
The Residents of Toyland - Teddy bears, mice, and all the characters from fairy tales you can think of.
The Toy Soldiers - Tall as a man, these guys are the defenders of Toyland.
Zack and Mack - Albino hunchbacks who work for Barnaby, fairly inept.
Trollog - Freakish one-eyed bird, ahm, thing.
The Trolls - Monsters inhabiting the forest outside Toyland, they appear to be killer Christmas trees.
Barnaby - Evil man who wishes to control Toyland, why do evil people always wear such gay hats? Presumed eaten by Trolls.
The Plot:
You really can't blame me for wanting to review this one, Drew Barrymore and Keanu Reeves in a loose adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz." Except it's set in Ohio, which for some reason the natives spell O-E-I-O. After being thrown from her sister's boyfriend's cheap 4X4 and slamming into a tree the young heroine finds herself in Toyland. Now this is a magical place, it's a mystical place, with teddy bear policemen and a horrible public transit system. Cars are community property, if you need one you hop in and take it. The main characters never had a problem getting wheels, but I'd bet stranded field mice had some very unmagical things to say at times. Lisa doesn't have a clue about fixing that problem, but she does stop Mary from getting hitched to Barnaby. (He holds the lien on Hubbard's dwelling.) That pretty much annoys the bad guy, so much he takes to calling her "Cinci-whatski," vice the much easier "Lisa." Barnaby is plotting to take over Toyland, first by framing Jack for a cookie theft at the factory and then stealing the Toymaster's flask of concentrated evil. Why in the heck would you keep concentrated evil lying around anyway? Is there some law it can't be destroyed? (Conservation of evil? I dunno.) The regiment of Toy Soldiers are capable of stopping the rampaging Trolls, but only if Lisa can become a child and believe once more. Steel yourself to watch countless people in outfits like one is treated to at small town fairs and the musical numbers. Oh the songs, especially the crooning salute to Cincinnati.
Things I Learned From This Movie:
If an electric pole is knocked down it only takes out the phones.
Mean people live in bowling balls.
Everyone who works in a bakery wears roller skates.
If you can't pay the rent in cash the bank will take kids.
Not being able to blink is a serious problem when you only have one eye.
People from Cincinnati are immune to poison gas.
Concentrated evil should be stored in an appropriate container, specifically not something glass.
Teddy bears are not cut out for riot control.
Wedding vows should include the phrase "Give him a lot of fun." on general principle.
Santa is a little Japanese man.
Stuff To Watch For:
13 mins - Oh, you're dead...
17 mins - Hey Lisa, don't these people look familiar? Mom, sister, etc?
35 mins - All they eat in this town are cookies, no wonder people die young.
41 mins - Bad edit, one moment Toymaster is holding the toy, then it's on the stand, then he's holding it again.
52 mins - RANDOM ACT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST A PINWHEEL!
57 mins - RANDOM ACT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST A TEDDY BEAR!
60 mins - She has a toy bat, he has a toy wrench, oh boy are those monsters scared.
72 mins - Is that a rose, er, tree?
75 mins - Are you saying Drew Barrymore grew up too early? Maybe drug addiction by the early teens?
94 mins - You didn't take your daughter to a hospital? She hit a tree going about thirty miles an hour with the back of her head. She's been having delusions of killer Christmas trees, cookie factories, and teddy bear policemen. It's called a concussion.
Jack: "Welcome to glorious Cincinnati, queen of Ohio's alpine ski resorts!"
Mary: "Toymaster, we've got to talk to you."
Jack: "Really sir, for the sake of Toyland."
Toymaster: "Well yes, I'm listening."
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Starving actors speak out
Lisa: "And Mrs. Hubbard you should be ashamed, forcing your poor daughter to go live in a bowling ball just to pay your mortgage!"
Barnaby: "You again! Cinci-whatski! Out the door, or into the flour grinder! Which shall it be?"
Lisa: "Uh, I think maybe, 'Out the door.' sounds better."
Jack: "Barnaby is attacking Toyland, his monsters will take control of everything!"
Lisa: "Toymaster, don't just stand there, you've got to do something."
Judge Grimm: "Do you Mary Contrary Hubbard take this man, Jack Nimble Junior, to be your husband, to love and cherish and give him a lot of fun?"
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Lisa finally remembered how to be a child and the toy soldiers came to life. I wanted to see the cute bunnies take up arms and fight off the trolls! Just imagine a scene like the first few moments of "Saving Private Ryan," but with a pink rabbit looking for its arm.
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Babes in Toyland
Reply #9.
Posted on August 20, 2000, 08:43:44 PM by wrygrass
What you have not been able to perceive is that Babes in Toyland is really the prequel to The Matrix. It shows the first too perfect matrix programed by the AI and rejected by humans. Sheesh--I would have thought that was obvious!
Babes in Toyland
Reply #10.
Posted on September 04, 2000, 02:29:45 PM by Miss Rori
According to Leonard Maltin's movie guide, this film was originally 150 minutes! (Thus a three-hour time slot allowed for a half-hour of commercials.) Which is to say that the version most of us have seen at least part of (in my case) is almost an hour *shorter*!
Babes in Toyland
Reply #11.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM by The_Cynical_Critic
I know people weren't expecting much from a film once sold with the purchase of a Happy Meal at McDonald's (damn the people at Burger King, they sold Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon videos). The funniest thing about that is that I bought a copy.
My expectations were low as low could be and even though this film is very poor, I thought it's unintentionally hilarious. My favorite 2 lines from the movie were from the grouchy store manager ("Christmas time is snow time and in no time it'll be Christmas again") and when Lisa turned the mayor/judge's words around after locking him in jail ("Sorry, but that's the way the Cookie Kingdom crumbles. Ha ha, little joke").
Babes in Toyland
Reply #12.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM by Susan Henry
I saw this movie on Optus (coz I live in Australia) and I thought Keanu and Drew looked cute together (Keanu looks cute by himself anyway!)and who ever doesn't like this version of 'Babes in Toyland' obviously has no taste at all!
Babes in Toyland
Reply #13.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM by Green Hornet
Yeah, it rips off "Wizard Of Oz", but also Laurel & Hardy's "March Of The Wooden Solders" which had a REASON for 6ft "G.I. Joes" being around. But let's have pity on the cast and crew; like the Disney version before them, they had to follow Stan and Ollie's act. Poor saps!
Babes in Toyland
Reply #14.
Posted on July 15, 2001, 11:23:20 PM by R. Holland
This is a great movie for elementary age children, 8-12,. It is not intended for teenagers and adults. It would be helpful for an adult to advise the children that everything is make-believe and that nobody really gets hurt.
Babes in Toyland
Reply #15.
Posted on August 09, 2001, 06:55:13 PM by Brian
This movie is HOT! I Dont know what youre talking about. Im 17, and i bought this movie at McDonalds about 10 years ago! The movie, the characters, especially Mrs Hubbard.. all of them are great. Justice Grimm is wonderful, and Sweet Trullog is a brilliant character. Its a great movie for anyone of any age! A Must seee!
Babes in Toyland
Reply #16.
Posted on August 09, 2001, 08:46:37 PM by the mighty movie man
lets just put this movie into one word that describes this movie to a tee. TERRIBAL!!!!!!!!!! there has been more plot in porno movies. i pity the fool who wasted good money to rent this one. luckaly i was able to waste my friends parents money to rent it. it is an over all frightiningly bad movie.
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How To Survive Wedding Planning And Enjoy The Big Day
WARSAW—With summer wedding season quickly approaching, the upcoming months tend to be when the engaged couple and their families become the busiest. Grace Whalen of Whalen Creative Group, Warsaw, offers advice, tricks and tips for the bride and groom after planning weddings for the past nine years.
Most importantly the bride and groom should remember the real purpose behind the wedding — love and marriage. Whalen suggested surrounding themselves with people who will remind them of this fact and be supportive and positive when things get stressful.
For her clients, Whalen creates a priority list outlining which aspects of the wedding are most important. This can help the couple decide what to spend their money and time on. This can also help the couple to "not get bogged down in all the little details."
Couples shouldn't try to overdo it on their wedding day. Simply keeping with their own style and not putting pressure on themselves to make all of their guests happy can go a long way. After all, as Whalen said, the guests are there to celebrate the couple so if the bride and groom are happy, the guests will be happy.
The couple also shouldn't be afraid to celebrate their important relationships with others including grandparents, parents, siblings and friends. Honoring the relationship they have with key members in their life can create priceless memories they may not have otherwise.
The top two common complaints from weddings guests are not having food, particularly if the reception is around a meal time, and waiting for long periods of time. Whalen suggested these are the two areas where guests should be taken into account. Her tip, therefore, is to make sure to keep cocktail hour to just that — one hour or less.
When it comes to guests the newlyweds should also make a point of greeting every guest. There are three main options to ensure each one gets a few minutes with the couple. The couple can work with their wedding planner, if they have one, along with their officiant to decide which will work the best. The options for the newlyweds are to greet the guests as they dismiss each of the rows, have the guests form a receiving line or go table to table at the reception.
One of the most important tasks for a couple is choosing the right vendors. Whalen believes choosing and booking the vendors is the foundation of wedding planning. Details will be worked out during the necessary phases of wedding planning. It is also important to spend the extra money on quality vendors who will work with the couple, keep to their budget and take care of them throughout the wedding day.
One trick Whalen shared is to make sure the RSVP cards have a date on them and to choose the date as one month and one week before the wedding. According to Whalen many vendors need to know exact counts one month before the wedding and changing counts can become costly for the couple. Therefore, the couple can use that extra week to call anyone who has not yet returned an RSVP card.
Although it is Whalen's job to make sure the bride and groom do not forget anything on their special day, some common things couples overlook are sometimes the most simple. For example, it is important for the bride to have the correct undergarments and shoes when going to the first dress alteration. While transportation to the wedding and reception are important, transportation from the reception back home is equally important. Also, couples shouldn't overlook the personal portions of the day such as presenting their parents with gifts.
As difficult as it may be, Whalen said the key is to try to relax. Brides and grooms should learn their key stress triggers and attempt to avoid them when possible. Particularly on the day of the wedding, there should also be someone trustworthy to help take that stress away from the newlyweds and keep everything on track.
The greatest bit of advice Whalen gives is to simply enjoy the special day because it is a day no one can ever get back.


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Dear President Trump,
I'm not going to lie. You scare me. I think you're a bully. Some of the things you have said over the past year and before are deplorable, to use one of your favorite words. I hope that over the next four years, you change my mind.
First and foremost, I am a woman. I believe that I am capable of the same things men are and deserve the same respect a man would get. It scares me that you have a history of disrespecting women. You have rape allegations in the double digits. Just this year alone, you have called women bimbos and ugly in public. I'm afraid to hear what you call them behind their backs. We got a glimpse into that when the Billy Bush video went viral. Some people have argued that you said those things just to get ratings or attention, but I don't believe it. You've been saying those types of things for a long time and it shows a pattern of belief. I hope that, as you serve as our president, you realize that women are more than just their bodies. We are intelligent, hard working, respectable human beings. We are able to make decisions about our bodies, our education, and our employment. Please remember that as you serve in the Oval Office. You will be working alongside many women in the United States and abroad as you serve as our president and should show them the respect they deserve.
Second, I am a teacher. I have worked in schools in some of the poorest areas in our country. In Jacksonville, Florida, I worked in the lowest performing high school in the state. Ninety four percent of them were African-American. In Boston, the majority of my students lived in Dorchester, which is known for it's poverty. The majority of my students were on food stamps and received government assistance. I lived in those neighborhoods, alongside those people and never got "shot walking to the store," like you said happened. Instead, I met hardworking, intelligent people who are trying their best to succeed. I encourage you to visit communities like these and meet the people living there. Pour money into the schools in these communities, as well as the more well-off communities. In doing so, you will set these communities and our country up for success.
I am also an LGBTQ ally. I have two uncles that I care about deeply who are lucky enough to have found each other. Because they live in Washington, DC, they are legally married. The fact that if they lived 5 miles south, in Virginia, they couldn't get married and have access to so many benefits baffles me. I care about them and the rest of the LGBTQ community and believe they deserve the same rights as my husband and I do. I feel like it's unfair to deny them of benefits based on their gender, just like it's unfair to deny someone benefits based on the color of their skin.
I am also a military spouse. My husband is a naval officer. In a few short months, he will return to a submarine where he will face underways and deployments that will affect him, his fellow soldiers and our family. Please remember them as you are making decisions about our military. They are not just numbers in a strategic plan, but spouses, parents, and sons and daughters. The decisions you make about them will affect the military personnel, as well as their communities. I couldn't be more proud of the men and women in uniform and respect the sacrifices that they make every day.
I also am currently living abroad. I spent the last year living in Turkey and recently moved to Germany. When in Turkey, I taught English to adults. One of the worst days of my life was when I had to go to class and explain why you didn't want to let them into the United States. Just like my students in Jacksonville, these people were hardworking, loving, open-minded people. They are not terrorists and Islam is not a religion that promotes hate. In fact, studies show that between 82-97% of victims of terrorist attacks are Muslim. These are the people that need our help and our acceptance the most. I hope that, before you close our borders to all Muslims or all Mexicans, you remember that they are not all drug lords or terrorists.
Last, I am expecting a baby boy in April. He will be a white, middle-class male with many privileges that many Americans don't have. That being said, I want him to understand how lucky he is to live in a country that is already so great and to have so many privileges that his fellow Americans and other world citizens lack. I want to teach him to talk to people and get to know them before judging their character. I want him to know that it is important to help those who are less fortunate, even if it means making sacrifices of yourself. I want him to live in a world where misogony, racism, xenophobia, and bigotry are not tolerated. I want to bring him into a world that is filled with love and respect.
Before I go, I just want to share a story with you. One of my teacher friends and I were talking shortly after you said you wanted to build a wall to keep Mexicans out. She teaches kindergarten. She called me distraught because one of her students was playing with blocks one day and built a wall of blocks around himself. He told a Hispanic boy that he couldn't come inside the wall because the boy was from Mexico. The Hispanic boy came crying to my friend and when my friend approached the wall builder and asked where he got the idea for the wall, the student responded "Donald Trump is building a wall."
Our children are watching you President Trump. The world is watching you.
All of that being said, I respect the office of the presidency and will try to support the decisions you make over the next four years. Congratulations on your win.
Sarah Hogan
PS Here is the letter I wrote to President Obama when he was reelected for a second term.


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Both the native population, other minorities and the assimilated moderate Muslims are simply being OUTBRED. Where do YOU think this will end?
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As promised, I've opened my Etsy shop back up...VERY slowly though with just one item for sale.
Check it out!
I've had SO much fun making these little wristlet keychains. I made one for myself a few days ago and I've fallen in love with it. First, the fabric is all Amy Butler because she's my favorite and can't seem to do wrong in my eyes. It's actually two coordinating fabrics - blue and gray on the outside and then the fabric on the inside also has pops of orange. I've been using mine non-stop and found it's super convenient. They're $5 each which really just covers materials, my time, and the burns on my fingers from the iron!
I've made six of these bad boys so far...all the same fabric. I'll have to head back to my favorite fabric store to get some more Amy Butler this weekend (it's 45 minutes away and rarely open after 5 during the week...hence the weekend trip).
Oh, and by the way, you can find my Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/janesgirldesigns. I need to re-do the title bar thing and still need some more inventory, but it's a work in progress!
I need to work on some other things for my Etsy shop at some point, but I'd also like to decorate my stand mixer. Oh, and I made a cute apron right before Thanksgiving that I'd like to post on here too. Decisions, decisions...
For now I think I may just got plop down on the couch and eat some more cookie dough out of the tub my fiance got from work. Very healthy. Gotta look good in that wedding dress ya'll.
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We have all suffered from the sins of others and suffered from our own sins.
This mystery runs deep and becomes even richer when we meditate upon Our Lady of Sorrows.
A more literal translation of Stabat Mater (today's hymn) includes this ...
Make my heart burnwith the love of Christ, the God,that I may be pleasing to Him.
(Fac ut ardeat cor meum,
In amando Christum Deum
Ut sibi complaceam.)
The fact is, Devout Catholics, that if we don't want our hearts to burn with passion for what we love and for who we love, we cannot enter into the the Passion that burns Our Lady, that pierces her own heart with a sword. We share His sufferings and her sufferings, we share the fullness of humanity, only if we love with a heart that is (as the hymn suggests) "ardeat" - ardent, burning, aflame with love.
That's why her heart, pierced by seven sorrows, burns, as the Sacred Heart of Jesus burns (note the flames below).
A cold love, a love that is not aflame, a love that will not suffer for another (com-passion) or even be inconvenienced for another, although this love may be self-less and and pure, is not true love, and it is not what we are called to give.
As Fr. Chris Martin said in his homily yesterday (on the Feast of the Exultation of the Cross) ...
God does not will our suffering. God enters into our suffering.
One of the reasons God does this is so that we may enter into one another's sufferings, as did Our Lady, sorrowing at the cross.
But this is the exact thing that Unreality is designed to guard against.
And yet only the cross can redeem a world turned pointless and futile, as described below by one of Shakespeare's characters. Only the cross can turn false friendship and Unreal love into the deep love we see in Our Lady. Only the cross can make sense of our sorrows.
Blow, blow, thou winter wind.
Thou art not so unkindAs man's ingratitude.Thy tooth is not so keen,Because thou art not seen,Although thy breath be rude.Heigh-ho, sing heigh-ho, unto the green holly.Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly.Then heigh-ho, the holly.This life is most jolly.
Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky,
That dost not bite so nigh
As benefits forgot.
Though thou the waters warp,
Thy sting is not so sharp
As friend remembered not.
Heigh-ho, sing heigh-ho, unto the green holly.
Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly.
Then heigh-ho, the holly.
This life is most jolly.
Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.


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Since it was first made in 1886, the Coca-Cola formula is one of the most fiercely guarded trade secrets of the corporate world. Many claimed to have found it, but the mystery of Merchandise 7X, the name given to the combination of secret ingredients which gives the soft drink its distinctive taste, has endured.Now an American public radio show claims to have found the recipe kept in an Atlanta steel vault and which, it is said, only two employees at a time know how to mix. The two never fly together.'This American Life', broadcast on more than 500 stations, said it found the recipe in a 40-year-old newspaper. Its website,thisamericanlife.org, said the Atlanta Journal-Constitution published the photo of a book containing a handwritten replica of the original recipe on February 8, 1979. The drink was created by pharmacist John Pemberton in 1886. The 'secret' recipe of Coke uncorked:
Fluid extract of Coca 3 drams USP Citric acid 3 oz Caffeine 1 oz Sugar 30 (quantity unclear from the markings) Water 2.5 gal Lime juice 2 pints 1 qrt Vanilla 1 oz Caramel 1.5 oz or more to colour 7X flavour (use 2 oz of flavour to 5 gals syrup) Alcohol 8 oz Orange oil 20 drops Lemon oil 30 drops Nutmeg oil 10 drops Coriander 5 drops Neroli 10 drops Cinnamon 10 drops .


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The Kingdom of Rome and the Antichrist, the Fourth Kingdom [Print Document]
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The Roman Empire was the most powerful empire of the ancient empires. It controlled vast amounts of territory around the Mediterranean Sea. Its roads, many buildings, and aqueducts still exist today, revealing how well-designed they were. But, Rome's legacy never ended. In this article, we will show how Rome never truly ceased to exist as a powerful, multicultural, and geopolitical empire. We will show how the Roman Empire is alive and well in a form that one may not expect.
Daniel 7:7-8
"[7] After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth: it devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it: and it was diverse from all the beasts that were before it; and it had ten horns. [8] I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things."
The kingdom or Empire to succeed the Greek kingdoms was Rome. After years of fighting on and off with Greece, Rome was able to conquer the Greek city-states, which were not always friendly with each other. Rome spread its control around the Mediterranean Sea and all the way up to Britain. But, the European tribes did not like their conquerors. Later, when Rome was weakened and slowly collapsing, disgruntled Germanic tribes (Goths and others) attacked Italy. The western Roman empire eventually was divided up into small countries or regions controlled by Germanic tribes, including the Franks, Goths, Visigoths, Vandals, and others. But, many of these tribes adopted some of the culture and customs of the Romans.
Diocletian Divides the Empire
|(Diocletian divided the empire.)
Daniel 2:40 says: "And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron: forasmuch as iron breaketh in pieces and subdueth all things: and as iron that breaketh all these, shall it break in pieces and bruise."
After Diocletian divided the empire, the western Roman empire continued to struggle with moral, economic, and social issues, and its administrative power eventually collapsed under the weight of its own corruption. The Apennine Peninsula was captured by Germanic tribes who divided up the land into weak kingdoms. However, Charlemagne, the king of the Franks, became the first "Holy Roman Emperor." Pope Leo III announced, in 800 A.D., that Charlemagne was the Western Roman Emperor or the Emperor of the Romans. So, in actuality, Rome did not end at this time. Its administrative grip over the land was transferred to the political and religious influence of the Roman Catholic Church, and to the weak Holy Roman Empire.
Meanwhile, the eastern Roman empire, called the Byzantine Empire, lasted for centuries until it was conquered by the Ottoman Turks. During this time, while the Holy Roman Empire existed, the main power in Europe was the influential power of the Catholic Church, which influenced the way people lived and the politics of their countries. This organization claimed to get its origin from the 12 apostles, whom Jesus Christ appointed. But, its origin is found in the religions of Egypt and Greece, which got their beliefs from Babylon thousands of years ago, around the time that all the tribes of the world were located in the Middle East when it was more fertile. (Note: I write this article not to attack Catholics but because I care about them, and want to point out some historical facts to challenge readers. I present this information to encourage readers to think for themselves about this subject, and to seek God about it.)
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The Egyptians brought from that early culture ideas about a goddess with a child that they worshiped as Isis and Horus. In the Middle East many people of different ethnic groups worshiped Ashtoreth (or Astarte, Ishtar), a goddess of "love," fertility, the moon, and other attributes, including being the supposed "mother" or "creatress" of mankind (Reference "Ashtoreth"). She was worshiped in connection with Baal.
The Catholic Church took the concept of a motherly goddess and paired that concept with a child god to form their version of Mary with her son. This baby is by no means Jesus. This baby would be the son of the goddess, which pagans from many cultures would be familiar with.
The pagan Romans did not actually worship a mother goddess with her child in the exact way that Catholics do, but the Egyptians did, and the Greeks had the concept of a powerful mother goddess from ancient times. Long before the cult of Zeus was accepted by ancient Greeks, they worshiped a goddess called Hera (Sidwell), a so-called "great goddess," or a "mother goddess." Much later, when they adopted the cult of Zeus, the Greeks made Hera into a wife of Zeus, and no longer worshiped her as a great "mother goddess."
An article by Robert T. Sidwell details how Hera was worshiped as a powerful goddess before the cult of Zeus emerged in Greece. He wrote:
"Hera, however, was originally connected to an older matrifocal world far more ancient than the cult of Zeus in Greece-a world in which she held a powerful and important status in her own right." [End quote] (Sidwell).
Pagan festivals and gods were assigned different names and incorporated into the Catholic Church. Easter is an example. Nowhere in the Bible does it teach that Christians should keep Easter. The Easter egg is not found in the Bible. It comes from pagan festivals. The Encyclopedia Britannica (1991) mentioned that: "...folk customs have collected, many of which have been handed down from the ancient ceremonial…symbolism of European and Middle Eastern pagan spring festivals…for example, eggs…have been very prominent as symbols of new life and resurrection"[.]
The Catholic Church Is the Incarnation
of Its Predecessor, the Roman Empire.
The Catholic Church has been involved in many wars since its emergence under Pope Leo I. (Historians recognize that he is the first man to claim jurisdiction over the Church. His reign as the pope initiated the papacy, which is unique to the Roman Catholic Church.).
|(Pope "Innocent" III)
Because they disagreed with the Catholic Church, the pope didn't want them to live. A representative of the pope (a legate) apparently gave the orders to kill all the Cathars in the town of Béziers. And, the crusaders killed almost everyone in the town. But, their battles against other Cathar towns stretched into several years. The Catholic Church conducted other crusades or battles in northern European lands (in the Baltics); in the Balkans; against Hussites in Bohemia (Czech lands) and in parts of Poland (who disagreed with Catholic teachings); and others.
The Power of the Catholic Church
|(Crusades were waged against Europeans
by the Catholic Church, such as those in the Baltic states.)
Pope Francis has great influence throughout the world, particularly in countries which have a large number of Catholics. According to an article on Huffington Post ("Why the Pope Matters"), the pope has more political influence than any other religious or political leader in the world. He has the ability to make decisions that will impact the lives of every one of the estimated 1.2 billion Catholics in the world. And, many countries are affected by his decisions due to large numbers of Catholics in their citizenry.
Some may not know this, but the Catholic military order called the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (SMOM), or the Knights of Malta, has members in the armed services of the United States and other countries. It has special privileges and boasts a large number of members from many different countries.
In the years from 1970 to 1981, Alexandre de Marenches, a member of the Knights of Malta (i.e. SMOM), was the leader of France's intelligence agency (See Phelan in the references section.). Bill Casey, a former CIA director, has been reported in the press as being a member of the Knights of Malta (Phelan). The Knights of Malta recognized John Alexander McCone, another former CIA director, as a member of their order (Phelan). James J. Angleton, a former CIA counterintelligence chief, was recognized by the order as a member.
|(Right: Count Alexandre de Marenches)
Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Catholic Jesuit order, was known to have said:
"Finally, Let all with such artfulness gain the ascendant over princes, noblemen, and the magistrates of every place, that they may be ready at our beck, even to sacrifice their nearest relations and most intimate friends, when we say it is for our interest and advantage." (Brownlee)
Loyola was saying that the Jesuits sought to control or manipulate political leaders. (Noblemen had power at that time.). His goal was to have government officials and leaders obey orders from the Jesuits.
Samuel Morse
Samuel Morse, the inventor of the the telegraph and Morse code, wrote a book explaining his concerns that Roman Catholicism had a political agenda and had set its sights on the United States. It was titled Foreign Conspiracy Against the Liberties of the United States (Vol. 1).
In the recommendations section is an interesting statement:
"The author undertakes to show that a conspiracy against the liberties of this Republic is now in full action, under the direction of the wily Prince Metternich of Austria, who knowing the impossibility of obliterating this troublesome example of a great and free nation by force of arms, is attempting to accomplish his object through the agency of an army of Jesuits. ... —N.Y. Journal of Commerce." (Morse)
Morse wrote in his preface some interesting words about the political nature of Catholicism and the pope's interest in America:
"The public mind is awake far and wide to the fact, that Popery is a political as well as a religious system, … they [the public] will not rest till these more than suspicious manoeuvrings [sic] of Jesuit intriguers ; of Austrian conspirators against their liberties, shall have been searched to the bottom." (Morse)
General Lafayette
Morse was not the only one to be concerned about the political nature and ambitions of Roman Catholicism. General Marquis de Lafayette of France, who had been raised in Catholicism, said:
"It is my opinion that if the liberties of this country— the United States of America—are destroyed, it will be by the subtlety of the Roman Catholic Jesuit priests, for they are the most crafty, dangerous enemies to civil and religious liberty. They have instigated most of the wars of Europe." ("Romanism:..." Pages: 139-140)
Napoleon Bonaparte
Regarding the political nature of Roman Catholicism, let's look at Napoleon Bonaparte's war against Pope Pius VI. Napoleon fought against papal soldiers who worked for a pope that had broken an armistice treaty with Napoleon.
According to the book History of the Captivity of Napoleon at Helena (Vol. II), Napoleon wrote a "manifesto" that explained why he had to attack the pope's army in Italy. Charles Tristan, marquis de Montholon quoted Napoleon's manifesto in pages 56-57 of his book. Napoleon declared that Pope Pius VI wrote manifestos to encourage Catholic people to fight the French. He also wrote how the Vatican had broken an armistice treaty between the Vatican and the French. Why would a mere religious institution make war with Napoleon? Here is the quote:
"1. The Holy See has formally refused Articles 8 and 9 of the Armistice concluded at Bologna…. 2. The Roman government has never ceased to arm and excite the people to war, by means of manifestoes [sic]; it has caused the territory of Bologna to be violated; its troops have advanced to within ten miles of that city, and threatened to occupy it. …. " 4. He [Pope Pius VI] has confided the command of his troops to Austrian generals and officers…. " 6. The treaty of armistice has therefore been broken and infringed by the Holy See, ...." (Montholon)
|(Charles Tristan, marquis de Montholon)
"2. The Pope revokes all adhesion, consent, and accession, whether open or secret, given by him to the coalition in arms against the French republic; .... he engages not to furnish, to any power in arms against the French republic, any succours of any kind or denomination whatsoever, whether in men, ships, munitions of war, provisions, or money." (Montholon)
Napoleon, at this point, forced the Vatican to not do what it had apparently been doing before, which was supplying countries opposed to Napoleon with funding, weapons, gunpowder (part of the munitions of war), and supplies. This is clearly not the act of a religious institution but a military power. In other words, the Vatican was not behaving as a religious institution, but as a country or an empire. The Roman empire, under the papal flag, existed in Napoleon's time. It waged wars and assisted countries in their fight against each other. And, it does the same today, but not openly.
The Holy Roman Empire
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the middle ages and dark ages)
But, the Holy Roman Empire was not really the true power behind Europe. The Roman Catholic Church ordered crusades, conducted wars, controlled its subjects through fear, and collected large sums of money from gullible people that thought their indulgence money would benefit their afterlife or the afterlife of their relatives.
The Bible teaches that we are saved and cleansed from all sin by the blood of Jesus Christ. There is no teaching of purgatory, or penitence, or indulgences in the Bible. That is pagan doctrine. Tibetan Buddhists afflict themselves, prostrate themselves on the ground repeatedly, and use prayer beads for the purpose of gaining merit. The prayer beads of Buddhism are sometimes called the "Buddhist rosary".
The Bible teaches that we are
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The Bible teaches that we are saved by God's grace alone, through Jesus Christ's blood alone, and not by our works at all. (See Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 5, Galatians 4, Galatians 3, Romans 4, Romans 5).
Romans 5:1-2
"[1] Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: [2] By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God."
Romans 5:8-10
"[8] But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. [9] Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. [10] For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life."
Romans 4:2-6
"[2] For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. [3] For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. [4] Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. [5] But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. [6] Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, [7] Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered."
"And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron: forasmuch as iron breaketh in pieces and subdueth all things:..."
We can see from history that the Roman Catholic Church fulfilled the scripture and the prophecies found in Daniel. The fourth kingdom in Daniel 2, is both the Roman Empire and the Roman Catholic Church. It ruled and continues to rule the world by subduing and controlling the people it extends its dominion to.
Daniel 2:40 says: "And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron: forasmuch as iron breaketh in pieces and subdueth all things: and as iron that breaketh all these, shall it break in pieces and bruise."
The Inquisition, especially the Spanish Inquisition, was a brutal tool of the Catholic Church to spread terror into the hearts of anyone doubting Catholic dogma or the authority of the Catholic Church. Many people were burned at the stake, tortured, or assassinated due to their actions or beliefs that opposed or disagreed with the Catholic Church and its teachings.
Today, the Roman Catholic Church still influences and manipulates the world. Through its daughter organizations, such as the Knights of Malta, Rome has its fingers in the intelligence agencies and militaries of many countries. The immense wealth and numerous corruption scandals of the Catholic Church cannot fully be understood.
A quote from The Vatican Billions by Avro Manhattan:
"The Vatican's treasure of solid gold has been estimated by the United Nations World Magazine to amount to several billion dollars. A large bulk of this is stored in gold ingots with the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank, while banks in England and Switzerland hold the rest.
"But this is just a small portion of the wealth of the Vatican, which in the U.S. alone, is greater than that of the five wealthiest giant corporations of the country. When to that is added all the real estate, property, stocks and shares abroad, then the staggering accumulation of the wealth of the Catholic church becomes so formidable as to defy any rational assessment." (Manhattan)
It is this vast wealth and large investment in material possessions that demonstrates the Vatican's spiritual and political power and influence around the world. The Catholic Church, from the time of its first actual pope (Pope Leo I), has manipulated and politically influenced countries; waged wars; oppressed people; used religion to obtain money and land (through indulgences and other means); tortured non-Catholics; and secretly worked to control much of the world.
Its religious beliefs do not come from the Bible but from paganism cleverly blended with some biblical doctrine. This vast, wealthy, political / religious empire (together with the Roman Empire) is the kingdom the book of Daniel prophesied of which: "...breaketh in pieces and subdueth all things: and as iron that breaketh all these, shall it break in pieces and bruise." (Daniel 2:40).
The Antichrist
When the Antichrist comes, who both the books of Daniel and Revelation speak of, he will obtain this religious, Roman Catholic empire and all its offshoots, such as the Eastern Orthodox churches. He will also control all other false religions of the world. This person will not be a pope because the pope is only a figurehead of Roman Catholicism, and the pope is not loved by all religions. This man will be a powerful leader, who most of the world will look up to (Revelation 13:3-4).
|(The Antichrist will have anyone killed
who will not receive the mark of the Beast.
But, God will protect those who trust Him
and follow His leading.)
The Bible says that anyone who receives the mark of the Beast (i.e. the Antichrist) will be cast into Hell, and into the lake of fire (Revelation 14:9-11, Revelation 21:7). People will have to make a crucial choice in the near future: either they will refuse to be a citizen in the Antichrist's new world order, or they will receive the mark and become a citizen of an antichrist kingdom. Once they have chosen to serve the Antichrist and receive his mark, they are doomed, because their hearts will be very hardened at that time. They would have already gone through three and a half years of supernatural signs, wonders, and plagues (Click to see Endnote).
For them to continue to harden their hearts and choose to serve the Antichrist would be crossing the line. Such people will never turn back, just like Pharaoh, who pursued the children of Israel to his death in the Red Sea. The walls of water, which God had supernaturally held open for the children of Israel to cross on dry land, crashed over Pharaoh and over his army, drowning all of them.
I implore you that if you do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, make Him your personal Savior and Lord now before it's too late. You never know when you may leave this earth (i.e. death). If you are not certain you are saved by Jesus Christ's blood, then turn to Him now, and call upon His Name. He will save you if you trust in His blood alone to save you, and trust that He rose from the grave to show that He is indeed God, and that He saved you from your sins. He wants you to know Him personally and be good friends with Him (John 17:3, 1 John 1)..
If you want to be saved from your sins, I encourage you to read this. God desires to have fellowship with you, as you make Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior.
Revelation 14:9-11
"[9] And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, [10] The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: [11] And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name."
Sidwell, R. T. "Rhea was a broad: Pre-Hellenic Greek myths for post-Hellenic children." Springer.com.
"Ashtoreth." Biblicaltraining.org.
Romanism: A Menace to the Nation. Wheaton Illinois: Jeremiah Crowley, 1912 (Pages 139-140).
Phelan, Matthew. "Seymour Hersh...and the Men Who Want Him Committed." whowhatwhy.org.
Brownlee, W. C. "Secret instructions of the Jesuits." Archive.org. (Pg. 47). {W. C. Brownlee. Secret Instructions of the Jesuits. New York: American and Foreign Christian Union, 1857.}
(Montholon) Charles Tristan, marquis de Montholon. HISTORY OF THE CAPTIVITY OF NAPOLEON AT HELENA VOL. II. Henry Colburn, Publisher, 1846. (Archive.org.)
Morse, Samuel. Foreign Conspiracy Against the Liberties of the United States (Vol. 1). H.A. Chapin & Co. 1841.
Manhattan, Avro. The Vatican Billions. Chick Publications, 1983.
{Work Consulted: "Semiramis, Ishtar, Easter, Mysteries." michaelruark.wordpress.com. (https://michaelruark.wordpress.com/2014/04/18/ishtar/)}
In the recommendations section of Samuel Morse's book, Foreign Conspiracy…, the Boston Recorder said:
"The author maintains, that what is called the Roman Catholic Religion is in reality a political despotism, disguised under a religious name. We think he proves it ; and also that the leading enemies of free institutions in Europe are engaged in organized efforts to give that despotism prevalence in the United States. … —Massachusetts, Boston Recorder (Congregational)."
This short article will look at the nature of the Antichrist and that he is not a human being, but he looks human. We will also look at how Apollyon will possess the Antichrist's body. We will see how the time of great tribulation, including the time in which many will be killed for not receiving the mark of the beast, is approximately three and a half years. We will also expound Revelation 17:8-13 and the seven mountains. Click here to read it.
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Tasermiut Fjord, Nalumasortoq, Left-hand pillar British Route, second ascent. John Dickey, Evan Stevens, and myself arrived in Nanortalik in late July. The starting point for our expedition was a lot more hospitable than we imagined, providing groceries (to replace what we threw away to make the baggage limits), beer, ATM, and bad American TV in the hostel. The following day, after a four-hour boat ride into the fjord, we were racking up to get on Pingasut, a prominent pyramid-shaped peak. Sixteen hours later we returned to base camp hungry and thirsty but having repeated an existing line of around 5.10 in standard. On top of that peak we knew why Greenland was a popular climbing destination; the 360° view showed at least 20 big walls rising 3,000 feet out of the sea about 15 miles away. They lay between us and the Polar Ice Cap, The Tasermiut Fjord has an endless supply of granite to rival any place on earth. It was here that we got our first real glimpse of our main goal; Nalumasortoq.
After being turned back on an attempt to establish a new route on an unclimbed peak, we decided to focus our energy on the original goal; a one-day ascent of Nalumasortoq. Several days humping loads were needed before we could establish our second advanced camp in a week. From our new position, we were able to scope most of the lines on the 1800-foot wall, decided to attempt the probable second ascent of the original route on the pillars, the 1995 British Route up the center of the Left-hand Pillar, climbed by Anderson, Dring, Dring, and Tattersall at British E4 and A2. Following Yvon Chouinard's advice from many years ago, we had been using Yosemite's walls as our training ground and felt that the fast and light skills we had gained would help us complete the ascent
With a few liters of water, a handful of energy bars and some warm coats, we started climbing at 8 a.m. on August 3. We fixed no ropes nor did we have any detailed information on the route. However, the line is unmistakable, following a single amazing crack and corner system up the dead vertical wall for 17 pitches. Climbing in blocks and short fixing as much as possible, we were able to free most of the classic crack climbing at 5.10 to 5.11 and never used our hammers (which was good because we only had about four pins). Early in the day, Evan dislodged a rock while leading and it zeroed in on the belay below. The rock tagged my hand and helmet, causing me to black out for a few seconds. After a short but violent release of four letter words I decided my hand might not be broken and I could keep going. Ten hours later I was in the midst of seven-pitch block, climbing through the four-hour night with a headlamp to take us through to the top. All John and Evan had to do was hold the break rope, jumar and watch the most marvellous display of Aurora Borealis that we had ever seen.
After 18 hours of continuous climbing we topped out a little after 4 a.m., catching the first glimpses of sunrise. We treated ourselves to a victory summit nap, ate our last pack of gel and started the 17 raps back to the ground. The next thing we knew we were eating Wasa and Nutella in our base camp cave, enjoying our unbelievable weather and relishing possibly the first one-day ascent of Nalumasortoq. Evan Stevens and I were both recipients of Lyman Spitzer and Fellowship grants for 2002.
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The ME Super is a classic. Impossible to even give you a price on the lenses without knowing what focal length and speed they are, but the one on the camera should be a 50mm.
My own personal advice is to keep it around and take good care of the camera. There will come a day when you will appreciate the qualities of good SLR, and the ME Super was one of the better ones. If you're sure you want to get rid of it, there's a Pentax-centric forum out there you can try your luck on.
I am curious about the telephoto though. What focal length is it?
I realize this isn't terribly helpful but oh man I used to have a ME Super and I loved it!
Oooh, an old SMC Tak. Good lens, solid all metal construction, nice bokeh (the background blurring effect). Wish I had the cash for one. A look at eBay seems to say around $60 on the low end, with a few optimistic souls listing for $100. Pentax Forums says average price people actually pay for it to be around $50.


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A pleasing find during my recent break was this Lone Star die-cast breakdown truck. I'd estimate it to date from the 1960s and taking that into account it is in pretty good nick. And yes, the gantry still winds up and down!
I'm not sure what scale it is but I intend to use it with 1/32 figures and I think it'll fit in OK. Here it is towing a battered Dinky (1/35-ish) Jeep.


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Beets - Tops Are Best
~ October 2003 No.171 ~
Most home gardeners are always on the lookout for new crops to plant - ones that grow well, don't take too much work, and at the end, produce a food that is nutritious and good to eat. For most plants you have to wait until it is fully mature before you harvest the best parts. But that may not be true for beets.
The ordinary red rooted beet (Beta vulgaricus L. var crassa) is related to the sugar beet, the foliage beet that is grown for the greens and not the root and also to Swiss chard. Beets are planted from seeds, are frost tolerant and produce the best commercial quality when grown during cool temperatures (50° to 65°F [10o to 18.3°C]). Beets have a hard tuber which develops below ground and is boiled before eating. Pickled and canned beet root is also a common means of consumption. More exotic recipes such as for beet wine are also available. Over the years the per capita consumption of beet root, both purchased fresh or processed, has declined to less than 2 kg per year in North America.
Many people believe that beet root is good for health because of its red colour. However, the red colour is not due to the presence of iron or lycopene- two important food components. The bright red colour in beet roots is caused by betacyanin, a water soluble plant pigment related to anthocyanin. Anthocyanins often have antioxidant properties and are believed to be good for health. Beet roots are good sources of folic acid, potassium and dietary fiber. They also contain sugars that contribute to its colorie content.
Even though the root develops in the soil the best part of the beet from a nutritional point of view may be the beet tops. The tops contain three times as much iron as the roots. The tops are also an excellent source of vitamin A. A comparison of the various nutrients found in beet root and beet tops shows that, on a per weight basis, the tops have a higher nutritional value that the roots.
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Those of you with level 90 in at least one of Fishing, Herblore, Prayer, Runecrafting, Thieving or Slayer (as well as RuneScape membership) can take ownership of your very own port town, accessed via a portal at the north end of Port Sarim. The place has seen better days, but – after a chat with worldly entrepreneur John Strum – you'll soon have it up and running as a bustling, ever-evolving hub of commerce, sending ships to explore, do battle and find exotic treasures in the Eastern Lands.POP_Thumb-30165018.png
If you don't have the levels you need just yet, you can get a taste of ports gameplay by entering the portal and talking to Meg – a wannabe adventurer seeking advice for her travels.
Once the port's re-opened, you'll be the proud owner of one ship. You'll name her, hire a captain, crew her with an assortment of diversely skilled nautical ne'er-do-wells, and send her off on voyages to the Eastern Lands, with the goal of harvesting the east's untapped bounty. The likelihood of success depends on how well the skills of your ship's crew fit the task at hand, and also on how you've fitted your ship – for example, you'll stand the best chance of waylaying a roving band of pirates if you fill your ship with fierce combatants and top-notch cannons.
Voyages will progress in real time. Depending on your success, they can yield resources such as bamboo, spices, chi and lacquer, among others, which can be used to upgrade your port and ships, and to craft amazing new gear for you to wear and food for you to eat.


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Mercedes has officially begun its media blitz to promote the all-new 2014 S-Class. One of its first moves was to release the video you see above: five-minute-long, wordless homage to its latest and greatest safety features.
The rather ambiguously structured video follows a dapper young fellow over a day or so as he drives around LA looking at, well, things. Throughout the journey, the man encounters scenarios that perfectly show off the latest and greatest that the German automaker is capable of.
Ignoring the downright gorgeous and retro-inspired interior complete with ambient LED lighting, business "telephony," and massaging seats, we're most intrigued by the suit of safety technologies incorporated into the new Mercedes-Benz flagship.
What features make our favorite list so far? We like the DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist, Stop&Go Pilot, and most importantly Brake Assist (BAS) PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist.
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist uses stereo cameras as well as a front-mounted radar system to read traffic ahead. If the system detects cross-traffic obstructions that might cause a collision, the system pre-loads the braking system. As soon as the driver applies the brake, no matter the force, the S-Class will apply the correct braking force required to avoid the collision.
More will be revealed about the S-Class so be sure to check back for more in-depth reporting into the 2014 S-Class tech.
Check out the video here: