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Day 30: in motion
Last day of the challenge...
Today is the last day of the 30 day photo challenge. Even if it was somehow time consuming it was so much fun to take all those pictures and it was definitely worth to carry the camera around everywhere I went.
All published pictures were taken on that same day, none of them is from my archive. Most pictures were taken using my Sigma 50mm 1.4 prime lens and my Canon EOS 7D. In most cases I did only some minor image processing (cropping, brightness, white balance, ...) in Lightroom. This photo challenge made me play around with my camera again and gave me the perfect opportunity to take very different pictures (long time exposure, portrait, studio lighting, light experiments, macro and fisheye, food, flowers, animals, people and some more...)
Here is an overview of all pictures taken for this challenge.
Which ones did you like? Which ones didn't you like? What would you have done differently? Any feedback is very welcome! The number of page hits on this blog increased a lot. Please leave a message (here, on Facebook, Google+ or Twitter) if you were following my pictures in the last month...
My guitar
Having "motion" in a picture is not possible by definition. But you can make a picture "communicate" motion. Often this is done via motion blur. Initially I wanted to take a picture of my guitar with the strings swinging. When it comes to instruments "motion" is also coupled to "sound", so you can make a picture also communicate "sound".
Blur can be created in different ways while taking picture. For example having the object out of focus or to have a narrow depth of field.
Today's pictures of my guitar are about having the strings swinging without touching them...
Btw, if you dig a little bit into the physics of creating tones with strings or if you're playing the guitar you might have came across flageolet tones. When slightly touching a guitar's string in the 12th fret you'll get a tone that is higher than the string's base tone by one octave. And the strings would exactly look like the strings in the first picture where I focused on the 12th fret...
360° long time exposure panorama
Inspired by the Wiesbadener Fototage I'd like to add an abstract image for the "in motion" topic. This picture was taken using a tripod in the middle of our living room. In 13 seconds of exposure time I moved the camera around the complete living room. If you take a closer look you can see some details like the monitors on the desktop, the paintings on the wall and the trees on the terrace.
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Strict labour market regulation increases global unemployment, study shows
A study by Horst Feldmann (Economics & International Development) has shown that unemployment is increased in countries that have stringent labour market regulations. The research also suggests that the UK's fairly flexible labour market regulation is likely to strengthen the economy's resilience to weather the current global financial crisis.
09 Mar 2009
University of Bath's Women's Enterprise Programme receives highest accolade for business support services
The Division for Lifelong Learning's Women into Enterprise course, which is based at the University's Carpenter House in Bath, has received the Prowess 'Flagship Award' quality standard for its outstanding services for women looking to start and grow businesses in the city.
09 Mar 2009
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The Minister for Sustainable Development & Energy Innovation, Lord Hunt, has backed a new training initiative by the University to help educate businesses how to calculate and reduce their carbon footprint.
25 Feb 2009
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The Government has been going to some lengths to ensure a Crown surplus in 2014/15 and this is an important policy objective. However, Government deficits are not the only New Zealand debt problem. Government influence beyond the Crown accounts need attention; more policy focus on a balanced current account is necessary.
As shown in the graph the current account has been in deficit for almost all of the last decade and the trend is heading downwards again. Our credit rating downgrades last year hinged upon this high level of debt and projections that it would worsen in future years, and it is clear that this debt situation also undermines the competitiveness of our traded sector, which in turn drives the current account towards even greater deficit.
At a personal level running a current account deficit means spending more than is earned; the gap is filled from savings (if there are any), borrowing (if a lender will lend) or selling stuff (if there is anything to sell). This process stops when those three sources are exhausted and towards the end borrowing will become increasingly expensive as lenders worry more about default.
At a national level it is more complex but essentially it's the same process: sell assets, borrow or draw down on reserves. Borrowing from offshore has a sting in the tail. It causes a rise in the exchange rate, lowering earning capacity in the traded economy. A comparison of the exchange rate over the past decade is almost a mirror image of the current account position. This has destroyed returns to the traded sector.
The focus on Crown debt ignores the problem of our capacity to earn. Cutting Crown costs must be a constant battle for the Government, and it is necessary but it is not sufficient. The years between 2003 and 2007 saw large Budget surpluses for the Government, but they came at the cost of private sector firms, particularly in the traded sector. This is a great article on what happened during that period:
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Joint Coordination Committee between the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs said, Exit permit reform will come into power from October 28 reported thepeninsulaqatar.
Qatar's Ministry also urged the employers to enlist the name of employees who will require earlier endorsement before leaving the country because of their temperament of work.
The joint advisory group "declared that the Law No. 13 of 2018 will be upheld by changing certain provisions of Law No. 21 of 2015 with respect to the entry and exit of expatriates and their residency from October 28, 2018."
The percentage of such workers will not exceed 5% of the aggregate number of employees. It ought to be submitted to the ministry through the online platform, which has been propelled on the Ministry's website www.adlsa.gov.qa
Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani had issued a month ago the Law No. 13 of 2018, amending certain provisions of the Law No. 21 of 2015 regulating the entry, exit and residency of expatriates. The law had amended the article No. 7 of law 21 of 2015.
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Kenny Hauk isn't one to live off of old accolades. Instead the master fabricator and his Hauk Designs team are always looking toward the future and thinking of new ways of push the limits on their project vehicle. "The thrill for me is in the build, so as soon as I'm done with one, I'm already thinking about the next one," he admits. His previous Project Phóinīx was an award-winning, trail-devouring vehicle that took the off-roading industry by storm, but now the renowned mastermind is back with an entirely new Jeep that's even more bold and brazen than ever.
"Our goal has always been to break new ground and stretch the limits with our off-road builds," Kenny says, mentioning that Hauk Designs was the first company to install a 24-valve Cummins crate engine into a JK Wrangler.
With over eight years of experience building numerous high-powered hot-rod style rock crawlers, the 2010 Jeep JK takes inspiration and pays homage to vintage war planes from WWII and has been christened "Tomahauk". "Those planes were amazing machines with tons of incredible details. You often see people try to emulate the style with decals and painted on rivets. Our desire was to build something truly authentic with real rivets and with real vintage airplane parts incorporated into the design."
To perfect the authenticity of its warbird design, Kenny scoured the Internet for pictures of vintage WWII aircraft and studied the markings and cockpit designs on every vehicle that has since then incorporated cues and parts from these fighter planes and bombers. He would even spend days on end rummaging through old crates of antique parts from various sellers in search for the perfect pieces to use on his own creation.
With the exterior design fully thought out, he then pinpointed the products that would turn the JK into a vintage warbird capable of handling any terrain. As Hauk Design's first fully hydraulic all-wheel steering build, Kenny and his crew heavily relied on their friends Sean Stapley and Matt Hodges from West Texas Off Road to design Redneck Ram hydraulic steering assist system for the JK and the result was "amazing."
Hydraulic steering is nothing new in the off-roading world, but it has recently exploded in popularity among many builders because of its benefit in producing more steering force, which is important for 4x4s like "Tomahauk" with huge tires (44×19.50×17 Pitbull tires wrapped around 17" TIS Monster Edition wheels, to be exact), locker differentials, and the ability to properly control and steer in challenging terrain. If designed properly, a hydraulic steering system can add to one's enjoyment of a day on the rocks or dirt.
"Many off-road racers choose this setup since it can be adjusted to suit racing or crawling, allowing for better control," Kenny details. "However, it is not recommended for on-road use since it can be over responsive on pavement."
Other essential modifications that help it tackle the most technical of terrains include: a Rock Krawler suspension and custom long arm system with 3" rear and 3" front stretch and 16" coilovers; Steinjäger front and rear steering arm system; 1-ton Ford Kingpin Dana 60 front axle with Artec Industries axle trusses plus Yukon gears, Grizzly locker, Yukon lockouts and shafts; and 1 ton GM 14-bolt rear axle with Dodge Dana 60 Knuckles with Yukon gears, Grizzly locker, Yukon shafts and Yukon lockouts.
To make "Tomahauk" come alive, HID projector headlights provide it with menacing red glowing eyes, while Kenny's good friends, David and Vanessa from Encline Designs and Vané Pinstriping, did all the hand lettering and airbrushing on the Jeep's full-aluminum body armor custom-made by River Raider Off Road. Original B-17 Flying Fortress oxygen tanks were also used as fuel tanks. Inside, an original machine gun charging handle from a B-24 bomber allows the driver to shift gears and custom JAZ Products racing seats were split in half, widened and riveted back together to look like authentic bomber seats – further displaying Kenny's eye for intricate details in his builds.
After finding a vintage WWII radio, Kenny knew he wanted to incorporate it into the build and asked the team at Sounds So-Good Car Audio in Waynesboro, PA to design a sound system around that radio, which now controls the entire system. A few B-24 steering yoke buttons also control volume of the complete MATTS Pro Audio speaker system and track selection on the hidden head unit.
With over $100K in modifications, "Tomahauk" took a total of three months to complete, but it was still a race against the clock to complete it on time for its unveiling at the 2014 SEMA Show. "We had an overwhelming response," Kenny said after its big debut. "It seems to draw people from all ages and backgrounds, but especially those who have actually flown in a vintage aircraft or collect airplane memorabilia from that era."
A huge success at SEMA, Tomahauk" is scheduled to be properly tuned and tested on dirt and rocks to see what it's really capable of at the 2015 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, UT. "We will have the Jeep completely dialed in so that it can tackle some of the nastiest trails our country has to offer. I must say, it is going to be hard to top this next year." By: dubmagazine
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It was on 16th April 2007 that Jet Airways announced its plan to re-launch the Air Sahara in the name of Jet Lite Airlines. It was launched once again for offering low cost tickets and journey. The services of this airline are also mind blowing. It goes as per the experience of the Jet Airways itself. Several key features have been added into it and those features are making it a refreshed launch of Air Sahara. JetLite Flights have the tickets on lower price than the Jet airways but a little high than various low cost flyers. Moreover, the travelers need not pay extra for the meals on the board.
The merging of the 2 structures and fleets of 2 airlines has created refreshing chances in regards to low cost supply facilities. Jet Lite Airline is helping out Jet Airways in every way. Their decision of re-launching it was true and perfect. This synergy is helping it on long run. This launch has increased the competition and made it a lot harder for the other aviation companies to reach the level they always wanted to. They are thinking of re-start the international Jet Lite Flights too. They have definite plan in terms of flights on the India-Malaysia Route at least on which the earlier airline named the Air Sahara had been allotted to fly. There is nothing much to bother about. Just like Air Sahara, it will work wonders again.
Jet Lite Airlines renovation has also increased the expectation of getting boost up of the aircraft fleet up to 10 Boeing 737-800 aircraft that were actually ordered by Air Sahara previous year. It is new segment that has been created in the field of Indian Domestic Aviation Scene. People have liked it and they highly prefer Jet Lite Flights to move anywhere around India. This airline is of course the leading Indian domestic airlines. What is more attractive than low fare tickets? Almost every one of us thinks in terms of saving money through every purchase no matter in shopping or buying airline tickets.
The Jet Lite Airlines connect several Indian destinations together such as Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore to the regional places such as Ranchi, Gorakhpur, Ahmedabad, Bhubneshwar, and Allahabad. Well, now you have easy access to several international destinations too like Chicago, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, and Singapore. You have these places also in this network. The airline is thinking of going to expand to international destinations like United Kingdom (London) and Malaysia in a short span. The Jet Lite Flights meals are available at no extra fee or charges. It is true to say that it is value based airline for you. Your money is being used efficiently for right purpose. The journey is worth the money you pay. You will be able to book the flights online through our website other than its official site. The chief base of the Jet Lite Airlines is located at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi along with its hubs situated at separate parts of India.


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"May 31, 2002 – EU OKs Spam Ban, Online Privacy Rules – The European Union's Parliament on Thursday approved a new anti-spam and online privacy directive that could dramatically alter the practice of email marketing in the region, while granting controversial rights to member states to monitor Web surfers' activities."
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Distress paint rust.
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You do a fantastic job with the rusting look. This is really authentic looking, Cathy. I went over to Paper Artsy and I am in awe of the things they do with rusting. Wow. Thanks for sharing that.ReplyDelete
That's such a cool, texture-y background, Cathy ... love the contrast between the touchable tactile finish and the elegance of those gorgeous butterflies! Hugs, Anita :)ReplyDelete
Great Technique, Cathy! Your beautiful blue butterflies really shine again the background and I like how you put the sentiment on tissue paper.ReplyDelete
Wow, this is stunning Cathy. The blue of the butterflies is perfect against that stunning texture.ReplyDelete
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Great rust effect again and the pop of colour from the butterflies is gorgeous xReplyDelete
Super card, Cathy, I love the rustic look. xxReplyDelete
You've achieved the rust effect beautifully; perfect for your gorgeous butterflies! A most impressive way to 'make your mark'! Thank you for joining us in the Addicted to Stamps and More gallery!ReplyDelete
Those blue butterflies really pop on that rusty background! Stunning!ReplyDelete
WOW! This effect is amazing and the pop of color is most welcome. Hugs, AutumnReplyDelete
Rustic looks like that call my name, Cathy. I wish I had Distress paints to try it. I love it contrasted with the beautiful butterflies. Thanks for sharing your card with us at Addicted to Stamps and More.ReplyDelete
Another great rusty look Cathy and I adore the background embossing and the distressed finish looks wonderful. What beautiful colours on the butterflies too. xReplyDelete
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Tuesday February 27, 2007
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By MIKE SCHNEIDER
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A hail storm left hundreds of divots on space shuttle Atlantis' external fuel tank, and NASA managers weren't sure Tuesday if the damage was severe enough to postpone next month's launch.
The storm Monday evening passed over the launch pad where Atlantis was being prepared for a March 15 launch. The hail also hit protective tiles on the shuttle's wing.
``Right now, the big deal is how many divots? How deep are they? Can they be repaired at the pad? Can they not be repaired at the pad?'' NASA spokesman Bill Johnson said.
NASA officials were weighing their options. They could make repairs to the external tank on the launch pad using an enormous crane, or they could move the space shuttle back into its Vehicle Assembly Building to fix the divots. NASA also has another external fuel tank at Kennedy Space Center that is being readied for a mission in June.
The damage is concentrated in the upper third of the enormous external tank, a section which holds liquid oxygen propellant.
The need to repair the damage raised the likelihood that the launch would be delayed since NASA only has four extra days in its launch-preparation schedule to spare. The shuttle's launch window ends March 25. Russia plans to launch a Soyuz vehicle to the international space station in early April.
NASA managers had already planned to start a two-day meeting Tuesday at the Kennedy Space Center to determine whether there were any problems that would prevent Atlantis from launching as planned.
In 1999, hail from a storm made 650 divots in space shuttle Discovery's external tank, forcing NASA to delay a launch and return the spacecraft to the Vehicle Assembly Building. Hail also hit the external tank of space shuttle Atlantis in 1990, causing minor damage.
The insulating foam on the external tank is of special concern to NASA since foam flew off space shuttle Columbia during lift off in 2003 and struck the orbiter. The damage allowed fiery gases to penetrate Columbia during re-entry, breaking up the craft and killing its seven astronauts.
NASA redesigned the external tank, removing large amounts of foam, before last year's three successful shuttle missions. The space agency plans another design change to the tank before the shuttle program ends in 2010.
During their 11 days in space, Atlantis' astronauts will deliver a 35,000-pound addition, the heaviest ever, along with a new pair of solar arrays. Crew members will unfurl the solar arrays, fold up an old pair and conduct at least three spacewalks.
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Hail Dings Shuttle, Could Delay Launch
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As the evolution of real estate brokerage changes, consumers will become educated. Property owners and buyers may choose traditional brokers because they do not know a reason to choose a consultant. ACREs need to briefly and concisely tell prospective clients two important explanations.
There are two WHY? stories
We need to tell the reasons that the industry is changing.
Also, we need to have a company or personal Why?
1) WHY? Makes each of us stand out from the crowd . They need to know WHY? the industry is changing and why consumers are opting for consultants instead traditional brokers. Some property owners may choose traditional brokers because they do not know the reasons that alternative compensation models exist. Prospective clients need to know that they have a choice. Successful marketing does not just tell you features, but also tells you benefits. Every time you make state a feature about consulting, you should answer the unasked question "So What?"
Advertising should make me stand out from the crowd. It differentiates me from traditional brokers and starts the conversation. I am looking for "like-minded" consumers. I suspect that many ACREs that meet face-to-face with prospective clients do not open the conversation with a WHY? and then answer the question. Do ACREs have the habit of starting the meeting like a traditional broker?
Do I try first to get the big contingent commission and show the discounted consulting fees as a last option? Does my website look like a traditional broker website. What is the big message of my website?
For ideas to crystallize this communication, you might refer to Glen Freezman's Blog.
2) More importantly, prospective clients need to know my personal WHY? They need to know my story about becoming an ACRE. They need to hear why you are an ACRE. What happened in your life that made you become a consultant? What motivates you to help me? Tell them your story, briefly. My personal story includes general reasons instead mentioning that my wallet was hurting as a traditional agents working on contingency. I point out that last year only one of four clients would pay me when I gave my time away for free. I was not getting paid by 75% of my clients because some listings were over priced because of a changing economy or because the buyers were not committed to making a transaction.
Maybe you should watch this 15 minute video by Simon Senik about "How Great Leaders Inspire Action"
WHY? Makes each of us stand out from the crowd


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The Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Chief Executive in collaboration with Pencils of Promise, A Non-Governmental Organization operating mainly in the Volta and Eastern regions has commissioned a three unit classroom block furnished with sanitation facilities for the Yonguase M/A primary ...Read More »
Shai Osudoku: PWDs Benefit from Life Sustaining Aids from Assembly
Disabled persons in the Shai Osudoku district in the Greater Accra region for the first time received Income Generating Items from the Disability Common Fund. The presentation, according to the District Chief Executive for the Shai Osudoku district was ample ...Read More »
Manya Krobo Rural Bank Donates To Three CHPS Compounds
The Manya Krobo Rural Bank on Friday as part its Corporate Social Responsibilities towards its 40th anniversary celebrations made a donation of medical supplies and non-medical items to three Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds in Lower Manya Krobo. The ...Read More »
Poor Farmer, Extension Officer Ratio Tops Concerns of Farmers at 1D1RAF
Farmers in the Asuogyaman district have added their voices to calls on government to address the huge gap between the number of agricultural extension officers (AEO) in the country and the number of farmers needing their services. Director of Agriculture ...Read More »
Asuogyaman Assembly/SWN initiate $80,000 water treatment plant for Adjena
Project expected to provide water to 3000 residents Project to be completed in 3 months Project is a partnership between the Asuogyaman district assembly and Safe Water Network Some three thousand (3000) residents of Adjena, Pese and surrounding communities in ...Read More »
1D1RAF: MP Lauds Rite FM for 'One District, One RAF' Event
Member of Parliament for the Shai Osudoku constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Hon Linda Akweley Ocloo has lauded Rite FM for its 1 District, 1 Rite FM Aric Forum (RAF) initiative. The Hon MP who was speaking at the ...Read More »
Poor Rural Academic Performance: Blame challenge On Economic Activities – Lydia Amafuah
Yilo Municipal Secretary for the Ghana National Association of Teachers, Mrs. Lydia Amafuah has attributed students' poor academic performance to the recent socio-economic hardship some parents are going through, thus burdening their children with heavy economic activities which compel such ...Read More »
Communities Urged To Support Teachers
The Headmaster of the Obenyemi M/A Junior High School in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region, Mr.Vicent Olympio has urged communities especially the deprived or remote areas to support teachers when they are posted to their areas by ...Read More »
FMSL Multimedia Trains SMC/PTA Executives
Rite FM and the Chrismek Rights Foundation have held a capacity building workshop at the Somanya Methodist Hall on Thursday, October 26, 2017 for executives of Parent Teacher Associations and School Management Committee Members from the various DEOP II project ...Read More »
Lack of Teaching and Learning Materials Regrettable But… Emmanuel Aseidu
The Eastern Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Education Service, Mr. Emmanuel Asiedu Acheampong has stressed that though the lack of adequate teaching and learning materials which adversely affects performances at the Basic Education Certificate Examinations level is regrettable; ...Read More »


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Last night we saw Stuart Lee at the Leicester Square Theatre. We were in the second row from the front. It was a really funny show! Stuart Lee was in great form. The only thing that was annoying was that I was sitting next to a woman who had been brought along by her partner, and who was obviously not into his brand of comedy.
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The next Prime Writer to share an inspiring location is Essie Fox, who tells us about the unique Margate Shell Grotto.
I've written three gothic Victorian novels, and all of them have settings which are often quite exotic. But perhaps the one that inspired me most is found in Elijah's Mermaid.
The story has two female narrators. One of them, whose name is Pearl, is saved from drowning in the Thames when she is just a baby, after which she is raised in a brothel until she reaches puberty and is sold to the highest bidder. Her fate isn't quite what you might fear, but neither is it a happy one, because Pearl then finds herself enslaved as the muse of a famous artist: one whose work I imagined to be in the style of John William Waterhouse.
Obsessed with painting or drawing his 'wife' as a water nymph or mermaid, he takes her away to Margate where she poses in the Shell Grotto – lying on a slab of stone that might well be an altar, with her legs wrapped up in lengths of silk to emulate a fish's tail. In this subterranean temple, the light of candles gleams on walls adorned with exquisite shell mosaics of hearts and flowers, snakes, and trees. There is the sun, the moon and stars, and while Pearl gazes round at them the artist sits and stares at her …
He says, 'You are my mermaid.'
The whites of his eyes are streaked with red, the lids around them bruised and bagged. Are mine the same, after all of this upheaval in my life, every night only snatching at drifts of sleep, every day brought back to this grotto, where he pays to ensure no prying eyes, where I am cold and miserable. But he says he must go on with it. He says he must work, or be consumed by the darkness in his heart again, and then he is driven to madness. And what can I say as an answer to that … when this place is nothing but darkness?
So, there we have what could be called some classic gothic elements. The girl as a powerless captive. A setting as damp and cold and dark as any castle's dungeon.
And best of all, the place is real. You can also visit the Shell Grotto and see its wonders for yourselves – the wonders that might once have been created by Knights Templar, or as an ancient pagan church, or as a secret folly, before it was rediscovered when a nineteenth century farmer's son fell down a hole in a field one day; when he must have looked around and thought he'd ended up in fairy land.
If you'd like to read more facts about the Margate Shell Grotto, there is an article on my blog, The Virtual Victorian.


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Half-time changes pay dividends for Bayern
Munich - If ever a match epitomised the cliche of 'a game of two halves', it was FC Bayern München's victory over 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Matchday 9.
Defending in numbers
The record title-holders, though dominant in possession, were restricted to very few clear-cut openings in the first half against the Karnevalsverein, who went into the break a goal to the good courtesy of Shawn Parker's 44th-minute strike.
"We were unable to find the space we wanted to in the first half," said Thomas Müller after the game. "Mainz were playing at their maximum, they were playing with five defenders and putting in a lot of effort." It wasn't only Mainz's rearguard that made life tough for Pep Guardiola's side, however: Even the attack-minded trio of Parker, Maxim Choupo-Moting and Nicolai Müller were retreating into their own half when Bayern were in possession.
One moment in particular encapsulated the visitors' first-half endeavours. With half an hour played, Mainz's top scorer Müller threw himself in the way of a Bastian Schweinsteiger shot from the edge of the area to deny the 29-year-old a possible opening goal. "It was very difficult," admitted Bayern winger Arjen Robben. "They played very defensively, then we even gifted them a goal. Then you are 1-0 down at half-time and obviously it becomes difficult."
Something had to change: Guardiola moved Philipp Lahm and David Alaba, who had replaced the injured Dante minutes before the break, back to their familiar full-back positions and moved Schweinsteiger into the holding midfield role previously occupied by Lahm. It was the introduction of Mario Götze in place of Rafinha, however, that changed the course of the game.
Within seven minutes of the restart, Bayern were ahead as first Robben and then Müller beat Christian Wetklo from inside the area. Götze, operating beside Toni Kroos in Bayern's central midfield triangle, was involved in both goals, playing an inch-perfect through ball to Robben for the equaliser, before combining with the Dutchman to set up Müller. "Mario is slowly getting back to his best," said a delighted Robben. "He just needs games. You can train as much as you want but, at the end of the day, it's all about the matches."
Normal service resumed
Götze then set up Bayern's other Mario, Mandzukic, for Bayern's third, before Müller wrapped up the points from the penalty spot after Schweinsteiger had been fouled. Guardiola will be delighted that his side managed to return to winning ways in the league after a week in which most of his players have been scattered across the globe on international duty.
"Almost the whole of our squad was away with their national teams and it's not always that easy when the weekend comes around," Lahm admitted. "We have to get to grips with that as quickly as possible after the next international break." Next up for Bayern, however, is Wednesday's home clash with FC Viktoria Plzen and a chance to take a significant step towards qualification for the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League.
Matthew Howarth reporting from the Allianz Arena
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Yesterday I took my time and updated my Carbonmade website!! Which is the portal that I use for my online portfolio.
As you know, I came up with the name Thelma's Flo from both my Grandmothers' first names (God bless them) they were both into garment making and designing. And influenced me as a child in such a great way, especially where fashion and style is concerned. Much love, thanks and respect to those two exceptionally great women. Thelma and Flo!!
You can take a look at my work at >;;>;;
I'll be back in the Trap (my design studio) very soon again!! So stay tuned 😉


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Yoga classes encourage the mental, physical and spiritual side of the human experience and are simply great for keeping fit in general. Yoga is about creating balance in the body and mind through developing both strength and flexibility.
A typical yoga class lasts for around 45 minutes and during this time you can expect to run through a routine of exercises traditionally known as 'yoga asanas'. These include neck exercises, shoulder lifts, eye training, leg raises and the classic 'easy pose'.
Class Price for Non Members: £6.00
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growing our economy
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Instead of just watching as other countries invest in renewable energy, America should be doing everything we can to be the leader in development of alternative energy. If we seize this opportunity, we can reduce our dependence on foreign oil, create good jobs, and protect our environment.
Louise is working to support local businesses that are innovating and advancing green technologies. She helps companies in and around the Rochester region cut through red tape so they can worry about innovating and creating jobs – not government bureaucracy. In 2014, Louise announced more than $1.2 million in public and private funding to help innovative energy companies at Eastman Business Park get their technologies ready for commercial markets. Louise also introduced the Green Bank Act to help green energy companies get access to capital to grow their businesses and create jobs.
Louise secured $2 million in funding from the US Department of Energy for OLEDWorks of Rochester, which will support development of energy technologies in our region.
Louise also helped secure a $450,000 grant from the US Department of Energy for Rochester's Intrinsiq Materials, a leader in nanotechnology. The company will develop and market an innovative solar technology that will help make solar power more affordable.
In the news
Democrat & Chronicle: Federal Grant May Help OLEDWorks Add 50-100 Jobs
Democrat & Chronicle: Intrinsiq Materials Gets $450K Federal Grant
Business Wire: Kodak and Oak Ridge National Laboratory Announce New Collaboration
Rochester Business Journal: NOHMs Technologies gets $750,000 NASA grant


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Sir Michael Caine: The Legend Of The British Cinematography Celebrates His 85th Birthday!
March 14, 2018 13:58 By Fabiosa
While some people retire at 40, 50, or 60, this man, a great actor, Michael Caine is 85 now, and that's the first time he is thinking about quitting films and having a calm and settled life. He says now, it's too hard for him to wake up at 6:30 every day and learn 6 pages of film dialogues. It's just not his ideal paradise.
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Nevertheless, the beloved actor of so many people has never turned down a job. In the 90s, it was hard to find a movie without him. He was lucky enough to get nominated 6 times for Oscar and received it twice. 130 is a rough number of films he performed in.
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Now, all his fans are happy to congratulate this incredible workaholic on his 85th birthday and thank for his work and all the delight he's brought them so far.
Happy 85th birthday to the great Michael Caine! Here's his lifestory in my Biographic series back in 2015. pic.twitter.com/EHUQB7B7JF
— Steve McGarry (@SteveMcGarry) 14 березня 2018 р.
Happy birthday to the great Sir Michael Caine! pic.twitter.com/ASm4iCmkop
— Albert Galera (@AlbertGalera) 14 березня 2018 р.
Happy Birthday ????to internationally renowned English film actor Sir Michael Caine CBE, who was born #OTD 1933 in Rotherhithe, London.
Regarded as a British film icon, Sir Michael has appeared in over 115 films and not a lot of people know that. pic.twitter.com/JdNtoxopXh
— Bernie Briffa (@goonerbeau) 14 березня 2018 р.
Happy 85th birthday to one of my favorite actors of all time, Michael Caine! pic.twitter.com/TezoFloFLt
— Ibraheem "Mark Brown" (@The_Anim_Comm) 14 березня 2018 р.
Happy birthday to @themichaelcaine One of the best Michael Caine impersonators of all time, 85 today ... https://t.co/GpuPCAMwZX
— Malcolm Wyatt (@writewyattuk) 14 березня 2018 р.
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Late last summer, I lifted an idea from a t-shirt in a summer Nordstrom catalog. I couldn't help myself. The t-shirt was delicious and it just screamed "You can do that!"
Freezer paper
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Mark-B-Gone pen
Embroidery hoop, thread, and needle
Fusible interfacing, lightweight
How To:
1. Pin and trim a piece of freezer paper to the front neckline of a t-shirt. With a pencil, gently trace the neckline of the shirt below the ribbing. Still with your pencil, sketch a bow onto the freezer paper (or feel free to use my template) and trace the design with a black Sharpie.
2. Re-pin the freezer paper behind the t-shirt and, with a Mark-B-Gone pen, trace the bow design onto the front of the shirt. Discard the freezer paper. (For the record: It would seem easier to use tracing paper to transfer the design to the shirt. However, the knit fabric doesn't play well with tracing paper. Try it if you must, but be forewarned.)
3. Place the embroidery hoop over a section of the design. With two threads, stitch the design onto the t-shirt. Move the hoop as needed. Be careful not to stretch the t-shirt as you sew.
4. Spray the design with water to make the Mark-B-Gone ink disappear. Do this before you walk away from the project. Mark-B-Gone turns somewhat permanent after a while. (I learned my lesson the hard way on this one.)
5. Turn shirt inside out and iron a piece of fusible interfacing just large enough to cover the stitching. This will help from knots coming undone or fraying.
03 March 2011
I Need More... Catalog Copies [Nordstrom Bow T-shirt]
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- Lisa said...
Where is the finished product?? I want to see!!!
- March 15, 2011 at 1:41 PM
- Teishi Kennedy said...
There you go, Lisa!
- April 19, 2011 at 9:20 AM
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The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) is an internationally preeminent science facility, operated by Stanford University at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory on behalf of the Department of Energy, Office of Science. This facility provides world-leading scientific capabilities to a global user community, covering a very broad research portfolio that includes the investigation of advanced materials and chemical catalysts for clean energy systems, drug discovery for modern pharmaceuticals, and fundamental studies of extreme states of matter.
This is a pivotal time for LCLS, and a rare opportunity to shape the scientific nature and direction of the facility. We are nearing completion of LCLS-II, representing more than a billion dollars of investment in a new accelerator complex that will increase the X-ray repetition rate and average power by almost 4 orders of magnitude. LCLS-II will transform our ability to observe electronic and molecular dynamics, with a new suite of end stations being designed to make optimum use of the new sources. A subsequent upgrade to enable the delivery of high energy X-rays (LCLS-II-HE) is also underway, opening up the study of rare, transient and heterogeneous systems with atomic resolution and femtosecond precision.
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We are now seeking a scientific leader who can sustain and enhance these activities for the LCLS-II and LCLS-II-HE era and lead our Science, Research and Development (SRD) Division. Reporting to the Associate Laboratory Director (ALD) for LCLS, the SRD Division Leader provides top-level leadership to our beamline scientists and associated technical areas, including detectors and sample delivery and functions as a member of the LCLS leadership team. This position will also serve as a senior scientist and define research frontiers and directions in the field of X-ray ultrafast science.
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For 10 years now, our building continues to stand for the purpose it was built. This beautiful theater is here for the citizens of Effingham County and beyond, providing a place to showcase arts & entertainment, provide appreciation for live performance, create educational experiences and continue to enhance the quality of life and cultural vitality of the region. For this, we honor and say thank you to all of the founding investors and those that made this "Dream" come true. With the dedication and hard work of so many people all coming together, we are truly thankful and recognize that we would not be here today without them. It is all because of one dream -- from one man -- and the vision of so many that made this all possible. Today this venue remains ---- YOUR ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION!
That sums up the Effingham Performance Center perfectly. For 10 years, this theater has attracted people from Effingham County, Central Illinois and surrounding states to see a variety of entertainment. There has been a myriad of music – from crooners to Christian to rockers to blues to country. There have been Broadway shows, orchestras, ballet and kids shows. There have been comedians, game shows and tribute bands. There's even been ice skating and exotic animals. There have been big names and new performers just breaking onto the entertainment scene. There have been sellouts, dancing in the aisles and in front of the stage, standing ovations and many, many encores. There's been the Oak Ridge Boys, REO Speedwagon, Jeff Dunham, Ron White, Steve Martin, the Gaither Vocal Band, B.B. King, Marie Osmond, Charlie Daniels, Kenny Rogers, Brett Michaels, Willie Nelson, Foreigner, Veggie Tales and even Pat Boone. And that's just a small, small sampling of the many outstanding performers that have shared their talents to appreciative audiences at the EPC. And it's all happened on the Rosebud Stage inside the comfortable 1,500-seat auditorium that has been part of the Effingham community since 2007. That's because Martin Hubbard shared his dream about a theater and found people receptive to the idea. "Martin originally approached us about doing a theater," said Dean Bingham, president of Agracel, the developer of the project. "He had a vision to bring it to Effingham and it was a good vision. We got together, talked with theaters in Branson and believed it was a good fit in Effingham. Today, we see the finished product of all that." Bingham was one of several people involved with the project that met with EPC personnel to share their thoughts and memories from the past 10 years. "This beautiful theater is the brainchild of Martin Hubbard," Dr. Ruben Boyajian said. "It was his dream." "The city was supportive of the project," added former Mayor Bob Utz. "We wanted this to work and it has worked out very well." But some had to be convinced. "At first, I thought he was off his rocker," Brett Higgs, an investor, admitted. "But the more I got to listening and thinking, I thought it would work well and fit in the community well. I thought 'let's go for it.'" The passion that Martin and his wife, Maria, had for the theater resulted in support from many in the community that were willing to make financial investments in the project. "When we found out the theater was coming, we wanted to be a part of it," said Pamette Balda, who along with her husband Brian, were initial investors. "We were looking for a way to invest in our town. We were even more excited when the city got involved." "When you talked to him, you could tell his whole heart was in it," Higgs added. "It created quite a buzz around town. Nothing but good was being talked about it. "I'll never forget the day Martin Hubbard and Jack Schultz came to my welding shop," Higgs continued. "They explained it and the more they talked about it, the deeper I got involved. I finally said 'let's do this. Let's make it happen.'" "Jack Schultz contacted me and said he had something I should take a look at," said Tom Henderson, another early investor and a part of the board of directors today. "I thought it had a lot of promise. And with Jack expressing a lot of desire for this project, that influenced me." Agracel, along with Hubbard and architects from Branson, put the design together. They also raised $1.8 million from investors. "We owe a multitude of thanks to those initial investors," Bingham acknowledged. "They know they are a big part of this theater and it's something they can be proud of." On November 20, 2006, a groundbreaking ceremony was conducted and by early 2007, construction was underway. Akra Builders was the contractor on the job. "It was finally happening," Brian Balda remembered. "When we started seeing steel going up it was really neat. It was like -- Wow!" "Those were exciting times," Henderson added. "That size of a project in Effingham was unusual. A big project like that, and what it meant to the community, was exciting." "Once construction began, it became a habit for me do drive through the area on my way to work," Dr. Boyajian noted. "I was extremely happy to see this happening. I felt fulfilled." The Rosebud Theater – as it was called then – opened on the weekend of Nov. 9-11, 2007. The Southern Fried Chicks were the first group to take the stage. Diamond Rio, Oak Ridge Boys and B.B. King all performed within the first month. "They were amazing entertainers," Pamette Balda recalled. "You just wouldn't expect to see those types of entertainers in our town." "I was very happy for Martin," Brian Balda added. "And I was proud to be a part of that." "It was one of those days I didn't think would ever get here," Higgs noted. "It was just a good sense of accomplishment. I felt good about being a part of it. I was proud." "It was one of the most exciting moments of my life," Dr. Boyajian continued. "It was unforgettable." A variety of entertainment performed on The Rosebud Stage over the next two years. But, unfortunately, ticket sales dipped and the theater was forced to "go dark" in December 2009. It remained closed until April 2009. It then re-opened as the Effingham Performance Center, but with several changes. The theater is now owned by the City of Effingham, leased to the Arts Connection of Central Illinois and operated as a not-for-profit organization. The local group, Matt Poss & Rolling Thunder, put on a concert April 30, 2010. But the main fall season began on October 8 when B-52s, a pop rock group from the 1980s, took to the stage. The Effingham Performance Center has been going strong ever since. As initially planned, the EPC has added to the quality of life in the Effingham area. "The shows definitely draw a wide range of ages. For some of the shows, we're the youngest people in the crowd," Pamette Balda said with a laugh. "You can bring your whole family and we can be here in four to five minutes," Brian Balda quickly added. "We can enjoy a show for an hour and a half to two hours and then we're only a couple minutes from being back home." "I think we're better at how we select shows now," Henderson pointed out. "We try to provide entertainment that's appealing to a lot of different people. It's a tough balancing act. But over the past 10 years, I think we've gotten better at it. We've learned a lot." The 2017-18 season started in September and will continue through May. Like every season, there is something for virtually everyone to enjoy. The 10th anniversary weekend included performances by REO Speedwagon, Oak Ridge Boys (who performed for the seventh time in Effingham) and Branson on the Road – Christmas Style. There appears to be a bright future ahead for the Effingham Performance Center. And there are many people responsible for that – from the man with the initial dream to the many investors that made the project financially possible to the thousands that have purchased tickets through the years. "This theater has had a tremendous impact on our community," Pamette Balda said. "It helps attract people to our restaurants, motels and shopping. Plus, it put us on the map." "With our location, it's an ideal place for this type of venue," Henderson added. "It was a great thing that we seized the moment." "This theater is much more than just shows," Bingham explained. "There's not a bad seat in the house and it provides a great atmosphere for other events. It's a tremendous asset. "We plan to continue to support the theater," Bingham noted. "We hope it lasts forever."
Rich Jorn is sitting inside the Effingham Performance Center. The auditorium is empty. Only a few dim lights are on, outlining the Rosebud Stage. "This place is a miracle," Jorn said. "To have a facility with 1,500 seats in a community of less than 13,000 is a rare thing. Communities would kill to have something like this. "It's all due to the passion of the people involved," Jorn added. "For the way the community got involved – the way the movers and shakers got involved – I want to say thank you. If not for them, I wouldn't have the favorite job I've ever had. "I want to stress that as we're celebrating 10 years in this building. It was truly a miracle." Jorn has been with the EPC for seven years, the last four as the executive director. He is instrumental is scheduling the shows each year and is excited about this year's lineup. But he's also excited about the other types of local events that will or have been done at the theater. Programs like school mentoring, CEO Trade Shows, AHA Film Festival, simulcast meetings, and summer theater camps, to name a few. "I'm most proud of the Children's Summer Theater Camp," Jorn admitted. "I have a background in children's theater. Being able to help a child overcome nerves, and be able to speak in front of people, is a wonderful thing." The camp started with one two-week session. It now has a pair of two-week sessions and is considering adding a third session for younger kids. "Our son was part of the first CEO class function out here," Brian and Pamette Balda recalled. "It's nice to see the facility used for these events. And it's a great way to get kids excited about the arts." "It's very satisfying to know the theater is also being used from an educational standpoint," Tom Henderson added. "The arts rub off on a community." "I think it's neat we can bring kids into this theater for programs rather than having them sit in a gymnasium," Brett Higgs continued. "The programs are more focused. There's more one-on-one with them. It makes me feel good." "We want this facility to be used by the community," Dr. Ruben Boyajian acknowledged. "It provides a great opportunity for our schools. It has created an impact and is making a difference." Jorn agreed. "We already have some success stories about kids that are going into theater," he said. "We're very proud of that."
There have been significant changes through the years at the Effingham Performance Center. But one thing that has remained unchanged is the beautiful roses that adorn both sides of the Rosebud Stage. They were painted by Dr. Ruben Boyajian. "They were the symbol of the theater," said Dr. Boyajian referring to the Rosebud Theater, which was the original name of the facility. "I wanted the design to be suitable for the theater and the family. They (Martin and Maria Hubbard) had named the theater after their children." Dr. Boyajian, was invited to come up with the design. "I think I looked through every type of rose book available," he admitted. "I wanted it to be abstract and I wanted it to flow from the floor up to the ceiling. That was my vision." Dr. Boyajian drew sketches and also planned templates that were symmetrical on both sides. In addition, he studied color combinations. He estimatee he spent about 120 hours total doing the sketches and then the painting. He took a week and a half of vacation time from medical practice to work on the project full-time. "It took me a while to come up with the design I wanted to go with, but I knew when I had the right one," Dr. Boyajian recalled. "Martin liked it a lot and the board did, too. And I felt comfortable with it as well."


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An event every week that begins at 3:00pm on Thursday, repeating until November 15, 2018
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It's been a tough couple weeks for us in the Yorkovich household. We got a phone call early one Tuesday morning. You know how those phone calls work. There is always that question, "Who is in trouble?" or "Who died?" In this case it was the latter. My wife's Aunt Pauline died and we were a bit surprised. She wasn't in great health, but there had been no immediate concern. Part of the reason for surprise was that her husband, Don, was the one whose health was failing.
About a week after the funeral for Aunt Pauline, we got another phone call. This time it was Julie's Uncle Don who had died. This wasn't a surprise, but it still hurt.
We were able to attend both funerals. I don't mean to sound morbid or inappropriate, but there is a small part of funerals that I enjoy — the stories, and, in the case of men and women who gave their life to Christ, we get to celebrate a victory over death, not a succumbing to death. I enjoy hearing stories from friends and relatives because I always learn about a slice of that person's life that I never knew. I get to see that person through others' eyes and I always hear something to ponder and evaluate for my own life.
Uncle Don, long time dairy farmer, was also a military veteran. He served in the Navy and was laid to rest with military honors. If you've ever been to a funeral with military honors you understand the impact of the ceremony. Three young men from the Minnesota National Guard served as the honor guard detail. They were there on a day of sub-zero temperatures to honor this man who sacrificed a portion of his life to ensure you and we can live our lives. They fired nine volley shots, performed the ceremony of folding and presenting the American flag, and played taps. The atmosphere was heavy with respect and honor for the actions of one who impacted countless others.
Thomas Jefferson said, "Nobody can acquire honor by doing what is wrong." The men and women who serve American citizens by doing the right thing in defending our country and its constitution are doing the right thing. They are building up honor. In that sense they are all great leaders. Do you do the right thing in your leadership? Are you building up honor?
What does it mean to do the right thing? That can be a tough question to answer. It might be easier to identify the right thing by describing what it is not. Walter Lippmann said that someone has honor if "he holds himself to an ideal of conduct though it is inconvenient, unprofitable, or dangerous to do so." Doing the right thing is often NOT convenient. It is often NOT profitable. It is often NOT safe. Uncle Don's service to our country was not convenient. It was not profitable. It was most certainly not safe. It was honorable.
Leadership is certainly all of those things: not convenient, not profitable, and not safe. What is the measure of the honor you are building up through your leadership? Are you trying to take the convenient way through your leadership responsibilities? Are you trying to profit yourself in leadership? Are you trying to play it safe?
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A developing country with a lot of natural ressources
Carte d'identité :
Country Situation : West ofAfrica (Between Sénégal, Guinée-Conakry)
Superficie : 36 125 km² (just a little more than Belgium !)
Languages : Portuguese /Usual Language : portuguese creole
Capitale : Bissau (500 000 inhabitants)
Government type : republic
President : Malam Bacai Sanha since 26 juillet 2009
Principale Ressources : rice, corn, beans, peanuts, cotton, fish (62% of the state incoming).
PIB : 155th on 182
Human development index : 173 rd
Life expenctancy at birth : 47 years
Religions : 50% muslin, 10% christian, 40% indigenous beliefs.
Currency : Franc CFA
Main ethnic group : les balantes, Manjaques, Fula, Peuls et Mandingues.
rural population : 63%
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Despite a lot of natural ressources, Guinee Bissao is the 3rd poorest country is the world. The state bugdet is at 75% from international aid. 85% of the population lives under the poverty trap. Guinee Bissao became since a couple of years a hub of cocaine traffic du to its strategic position between South America and Europe.
The political situation is pretty instable since the independancy in 1974. Coups d'état followed another. Recently (1st avril 2010), the prime minister and the chief of staff have been arrested by militaries..
ZOOM on BISSAU, the capital where ESSOR leads its actions :
BISSAU, 500 000 inhabitants, is dividing up in 10 urban district and 68 areas. The government intervention is very limited on health, school, electricity structure and the civile society is bearly active.
It poses a lot of problems in different areas :
Those problematics have been confirmed by a survey done in 2008 by ESSOR and AIFA PALOP (local NGO) within 150 families in 2 areas in Bissau. It shows that the most affected population is children and women.
If you want to know more about the projet "BAIRRU LANTA" leaded by ESSOR in partnership with ALTERNAG in BISSAU, please, contact us :


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That would make an awesome new character! Pissed off Englishman!
Nothing quite like a cuppa to rest the nerves. I swear to god level 28 on zombies would be a lot less stressful with a good mug by my side... mmm.
Not many americans up atm. So you may have to wait a while. I suggest one should have a cup of tea and a crumpet whilst one waits as one so often does in Britain.
What Will The New Power Weapon Be??
(NateNote) replied to Legit Waffelz's topic in AscensionIt's actually a sock launcher... Bn7. No but seriously how would they make a water weapon powerful enough? I have a feeling, and it's just a feeling of course, that we may be taking around with us a mini "teleport"/disintegration style weapon. Bang! and they're gone.
Highest Round on Kino Der Toten?
(NateNote) replied to carbonfibah's topic in Kino Der TotenUsually play solo, that way I don't have the burden of having to revive others and tend to do better. And now that quick revive has upgraded it's even easier. I got to level 32 on Kino Der Toten and stupidly ran back for a Max Ammo and got trapped. :/
True, Previously the zombie maps have mimicked maps for multi-player that have been included in the same map pack (Nach= airfield, Verk=Asylum, Der= Nightfire, Five = U.S.D.D). This means that this new "Ascension" map could sit parallel to one of these maps released alongside it in the new map pack on the first of next month. This means that it we would have no way of perceiving what it would be like until the day of release. It would make sense though if it mimicked "Executive Order" as it would suggest a launch site (the spacesuit monkey). (NateNote)
Haven't we forgotten one very vital factor here? Four words; "Monkey in a Spacesuit". What do Spacesuits, JFK and the word "Ascension" have in common? That's Right! Space Race! Which takes place...? Anyone?