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A woman in Lancashire is said to be thinking about moving home because of the dangerous icy corner that she lives on.
Michelle Traill, from Blackburn, has reportedly suffered three winters of gritting nightmares as the road outside her house gets frosty and speeding cars end up hitting her car or ploughing into her garden.
The 45 year-old says that cars have crashed into her garden bushes and damaged her husband's car several times after losing control at the T-junction.
The situation has got so bad for the woman that she has contacted the local council on multiple occasions to request a grit bin but nothing has been done, and now she is contemplating hiring removals and moving home.
Mrs Traill said the maniac drivers in the area just zoom round the corner and cannot stop. But the authority argues that the road does not qualify for a grit bin and that as a result of budget cuts, they are unable to place grit bins around the borough. To refill the 400 bins is reportedly a mammoth task and takes approximately two weeks.
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They've made the transition from legitmate company to just another misleading online scam with thier new addition to thier T.O.S. :
"For purposes of participation in this program a user will be deemed to be Fraudulent if the user signs up for advertiser's offers and subsequently cancels three (3) or more of those offers for which a purchase has been made within a 90 day time period from the date of signing up for the offer. Additionally, any user that is deemed to be Fraudulent will not be given credit for any other offers that were previously completed and will be banned forever from participating in the company's programs."
So if you don't stay on with the offer sites for 90 or more days (except for 3) you are apparently a fraud and are disqualified.
Well, if was fun while it lasted!
More information here: http://www.joshclark.com/blog/?p=189

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This week I saw at Ragtag the inspired film �The King�s Speech,� about history and friendship, but one line in particular struck a chord. It is spoken by the mesmerizing Geoffrey Rush, who, as speech therapist Lionel Logue, tries and succeeds in helping stuttering King George VI � portrayed by Colin Firth � find his voice.
Rush quotes Shakespeare�s famous �Othello� line: �Poor and content is rich, and rich enough ��
It hit home because today is my final column for the Tribune as I turn to a new job as full-time caregiver and hand the editor reins to Aarik Danielsen, who is not only a nimble journalist but a sterling human being.
Quitting a job in this uneven economy might be viewed as both a penny and a pound-foolish, but I am confident family duties will bring me compensation in the form of contentment. And looking back at my six-plus years here of covering the arts, I am reminded of how contentment arrives in various winsome forms.
Here are a few memories:
Strolling through a sunny Art in the Park at Stephens Lake Park in a gathering of talent cheerfully rounded up by the dynamic Diana Moxon of the Columbia Art League with help from her hardworking staff and volunteers.
Sitting in a darkened Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts buzzing with excitement as Tony Bennett waits in the wings to help Columbia celebrate a stunning renovation of the 1928 building.
Viewing surprising artwork at PS: Gallery and my fun chats with the exuberant Jennifer Perlow.
Marveling at a parade filled with tubas, drums and silly costumes for an annual True/False Film Fest, the genius creation of Paul Sturtz and David Wilson.
Enjoying thought-provoking treasures and films at the Museum of Art and Archaeology, thanks to the insight of scholars such as Mary Pixley, Alex Barker, Bruce Cox, Benton Kidd, Cathy Callaway and others.
Satisfaction in interviewing One Read authors such as Dan Chaon and T.C. Boyle for the programs coordinated by such lovely souls as Doyne McKenzie and Sally Abromovich of the Columbia Public Library.
Laughter at the antics of the feline cast of �Cats� and other musicals at Quin Gresham�s amazing Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre.
Reveling in film fun at The Blue Note, Richard King�s terrific and iconic downtown palace of music and more.
Experiencing the stunning energy of Missouri Contemporary Ballet dancers brought together by the visions of Karen Grundy.
And my experiences with any number of others who keep this arts community spinning: Alex Innecco, Lucille Salerno, Kate Gray, Amanda Altier, Tracy Lane, LR Hults, Sabra Tull Meyer, David Spear, Joel Sager, Jim Miller, Marie Nau Hunter, Kirk Trevor, Ayako Tsurata, Kerri Yost, Joan Stack, Milbre Burch, Judy Olson, Jon Poses, Hilary Scott, Angela Howard, Kanani May, Kevin Walsh, Irene Haskins, Bill Clark, Scott May, Jill Womack, Sutu Forte, Byron Smith, M. Heather Carver, Dianna Long, Lee Wilkins, Byron Scott, Chris Boeckmann, Shawna Kelty and so many more who deserve our appreciation and support.
And I offer this final thought: We need artists in our lives and in our community, but equally important is the need to explore the artist inside us. Find something that touches you in a creative way and pursue it.
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Emery Sapp & Sons Inc. likely will have to foot the bill for work associated with two of the three water main breaks that lead to a boil order for northeast Columbia residents this past week.
The construction company is building a roundabout at Ballenger Lane and Mexico Gravel Road as part of the city�s $4.4 million expansion project for Mexico Gravel Road from Vandiver to Route PP.
On Tuesday, a 12-inch water main on Mexico Gravel broke after Emery Sapp & Sons employees installed a storm drain in the area. The main broke after crews compacted the soil around the work site.
On Friday, the same 12-inch main broke when Emery Sapp & Sons workers hit the line, said Connie Kacprowicz, utility services specialist for Columbia Water & Light.
The cost of the two incidents is being assessed. Today, officials with Water & Light and the Public Works Department were scheduled to meet and discuss the situation and how to apportion costs.
�When someone breaks one of our mains they are responsible for the costs,� Kacprowicz said. �The policy is that anyone who damages city equipment pays the cost.�
The first boil order came June 20 when a 16-inch main broke near Clark Lane and Ballenger broke when soil shifted and the main rubbed against a rock. Floyd Turner, the city�s manager of water operations, said the incident was a natural occurrence, �something you can�t really do anything about.�
More than 4,000 customers were affected by the three boil orders.
Work on the roundabout began June 14 and was scheduled to last through July 20.


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Sugarpill recently released pro pans of their pressed shadows and I could not help myself from getting some. I was going to get more, but I knew that if I kept going... I would end up trying to convince myself to get 12 so that I could get the Sugarpill Pro Palette for free. Shopping is a slippery slope! I did get two loose shadows that I've been waiting for months as well since they kept going out of stock.
The two pro palette refill eyeshadows I got were Love+ and Suburbia. They're both matte, smooth, and pigmented. I'm drawn to red toned eyeshadows, but I've never had an actual primary color red in my collection like Love+. It is pretty intimidating but I'm so excited to do some fun looks with it or to warm up some cooler toned eyeshadows.
I've also been into peachy eyeshadows and so Suburbia was an easy choice for me. I've also heard that people sometimes use this shade as blush and so I became even more convinced that I needed this on my face and eyes.
The product I was the most excited about was the loose eyeshadow in Lumi. It doesn't show up that well in my swatch picture, but it has a white base and a blue-y shift. It's going to look so great over darker bases and I've also seen it used beautifully as a highlighter. I'm pretty surprised that I even got this though since I don't even wear a lot of blue tones.
The last thing I got was the loose eyeshadow in Penelope! It's a gorgeous super metallic copper that kind of has a semi-loose formula. Lumi feels like a powder but Penelope almost feels creamy. It looks a bit lumpy in the pot, but it's because the eyeshadow sticks to itself a bit more which helps stick to the skin more to be pigmented.
All of these eyeshadows are going to fit perfectly in my collection and I could not be happier with my choices. I'm also going to definitely pick up some more of the pro pans since they're only $10 each and with so much product.
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I've been having a such a great time at the new Walking Fellowship group I started earlier this month. It's a time where some women (I think all are moms so far) can get some exercise and also just hang out. It's been so good for my body and soul. If you're in the area and don't know the details of when/where we meet let me know and I will send you an invite!!
I love being a Mom, but I hate that some moms can be very judgmental and downright mean.
Yes, I only have one kid. (so far!)
Yes, I'm a 'first time mom'.
Yes, I got a late start.
Yes, I became a mom through adoption.
Yes, ________ (insert another thing like those above that basically make me out to be a naive first time parent, who either coddles my child too much or doesn't coddle enough)
You don't have to make others small or into 'bad moms' to make yourself feel like a good mom.
I became a mom a bit late. And so what if I've only been a Mom for a little bit? I'm still the one who knows my child best. I am the one who can help heal his wounds. I'm the one he calls out for in the morning when he wakes up. I know I'm not the best mom in the world, but I'm the best mom for my child. I'm the one that God placed as his mother and I'm sure going to do the best job I can at it! I will make some mistakes, yes. I will also love and protect him fiercely, make lots of right choices and wonderful memories helping my little one grow into the man he's going to be.
I'm pretty sure that's the same as you, right? You were given your children to mother, and you're doing your best, right? You would walk through fire for them. You already work so hard to provide them a safe, loving home. You make mistakes but generally make the best choices for them. You're a good mom!
You see, we both can be good moms. We don't have the same kids and we aren't going to parent the same. But that doesn't mean we can't both be good moms, right?!?!
So this year, let's be friends with other moms (& women), focusing on building each other up and praying for each other. We are raising the next generation and that's a BIG responsibility! God gave us children to mother, and we are the ones who can raise them best. You know yours, I know mine, God knows them all. So let's have faith that God knows what He's doing and love on our kids and our friends.
I'm Juli, a child of God, a wifey and a good mama. I'm possibly a little obsessed with my sweet toddler, because he's awesome and I'm his Mom, what can I say?!? It's nice to meet you. **insert handshake** to meet you. **insert handshake**


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Home Indian Trips JM 2
The Jantar Mantar is an 18th Century observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II. This park was built in 1724 and was the first of five that Jai Singh built. The others were at Jaipur, Ujjain, Varanai and Marthura, three of which are still in place. The name comes from Yantra - meaning Instruments and Mantra meaning Formulae. Jai Singh built these extra large instruments because he found the standard contemporary versions too small to take correct measurements. The Maharaja actually designed some of the instruments himself.
This is the view of the instruments as you enter the park, there are four principle instruments here. Some are missing some parts to make them work and some of the markings are worn away, also modern buildings obscure the sun at certain times. Despite this it still makes a fascinating visit.
Andy is standing in front of the gnomon of the Samrat Yantra (Supreme Instrument). Its hypotenuse lies parallel to the Earth's Axis.
This instrument measures the time of the day, in effect a super sized sundial. It can also be used to find the declination of the sun and other heavenly bodies. Just to the left of the photo above you can see part of one of the circle quadrants positioned either side of the gnomon from where readings can be taken.
Now both the quadrants can be seen. The steps enable users to take the readings from the white marble planes that are engraved with the appropriate markings.
Despite the gate to the gnomon being locked, many people jumped over the gate to climb to the top.
To learn more how this instrument works, use the following link. www.khagolmandal.com/km_links/jantar_mantar/km_samrat_yantra.htm
This instrument also is used for finding the position of the sun and other planets, stars etc. There should be a small disc suspended by a wire over the sun of the instrument, but that is no longer present. While the sun gives a shadow of the disc during the day making readings straight forward and the moon may also at times provide enough light, other bodies have to be tracked by the user positioning themselves to sight the star through the disc.
The dial surface is made in the strips shown so that the user can stand on the steps to take their readings. If the readings fall in the gaps then strips of wood could be used to extend the dials.
The following link shows some time lapse photography taken on a similar working instrument in Jaipur.
The route down into the instrument.
More instruments can be seen on the next page at JM2
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We have all heard about Duke's star-studded trio of freshmen Harry Giles, Jayson Tatum and Marques Bolden and Kentucky's quartet of highly-touted freshmen in Bam Adebayo, Wenyen Gabriel, De'Aaron Fox and Malik Monk but there are other first-year players that have gotten off to strong starts such as Josh Jackson at Kansas, Dennis Smith Jr. at N.C. State and Markelle Fultz at Washington. The dearth of good freshmen this season goes beyond the big names. Guys like Jonathan Isaac at Florida State, TCU's Jaylen Fisher and Creighton's Justin Patton have also helped their teams get off to strong starts this season.
Florida State is 7-1 and their second leading scorer and leading rebounder is a 6-10 210lb. freshman from Naples, Florida Jonathan Isaac. The five-star recruit and top player out of the Sunshine State has recorded double figures in every game he's played in this season including a career high 20 points in a win over Iona and a career high 13 rebounds in his last game, a win over Minnesota. Isaac has not only been consistent offensively but he has also been very efficient, shooting 58% from the field and 44% from beyond the arc. He has also been active on the defensive end with nine steals and eight blocks early on this season. The Seminoles have one more test against in-state rival Florida on Sunday and will need Isaac to continue his consistent play if Leonard Hamilton and company hope to make waves in a once again loaded ACC.
Jamie Dixon's TCU Horned Frogs are off to an 8-1 start in large part due to the play of freshman guard Jaylen Fisher. The 6-2 guard from Arlington, Tennessee was a prized recruit of Dave Rice at UNLV. When Rice was fired and the debacle of a head coaching search took place over the summer, Fisher reopened his recruitment and landed with Dixon at TCU. Fisher is averaging over 11 points per game and has recorded double figures in all but two games this season. He had a career-high 15 in wins over Illinois State and in the second of back-to-back wins over Washington. He is also averaging a team-high 4.1 assists per game but would be even more dangerous if he is able to cut down on his turnovers, right now he's averaging over three a contest. TCU begins Big 12 play with a home tilt vs. #3 Kansas on Dec. 30 but before that have three winnable games to give themselves even more confidence heading into the New Year.
How good is the Big East right now? Creighton is 9-0, ranked 10th in the country and is arguably the 3rd best team in the conference behind Villanova and Xavier. They do however have one of the best backcourts in the country with Marcus Foster and Maurice Watson, Jr. but the guy to watch has been the man in the middle for the Bluejays. Justin Patton is a 7-0 redshirt freshman from Omaha playing (and excelling) for his hometown team. He is averaging 12.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. He had 10 points and seven rebounds in a 12 point win over Wisconsin, 10 points and five rebounds in a 28-point dismantling of N.C. State and a career high 21 points and 10 rebounds in a 21 point victory over Buffalo. What makes Patton such a key cog for Creighton is the fact that he has been putting up these numbers in just over 23 minutes per game and is shooting 80.3% from the field this season ranking him 3rd in the country. The Creighton guards rightfully get the larger piece of the publicity pie but Patton is doing yeoman's work for the Bluejays and that is something they will need to have continue heading into conference play.
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- In Rome's Trastevere district, enjoy wine tasting and dinner at the home of a local resident on a charming Neighborhood Connection
- Make a Culinary Connection as you learn the secrets of Florentine cuisine in an Italian cooking class guided by a chef
- Enjoy unique, private access to the atelier (workshop) that crafts Venice's carnival costumes, and tour the palace that houses it
- On our Artisan Connection, meet a local mozzarella producer on his farm to sample this delicious cheese and learn firsthand how it is made
- Lunch with a family who produces celebrated balsamic vinegar and sample this local favorite
Cruise to the island paradise of Capri, explore Roman greats like Vatican City, take a culinary lesson from a Florentine chef, discover the stunning Cinque Terre and try carnival mask making in Venice.
- Amalfi Coast
- Cinque Terre
- Colosseum
- Florence
- Isle of Capri
- Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Naples
- Rome
- Siena
- Sistine Chapel
- Sorrento
- St. Peter's Basilica
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Excellent services to Ethiopia September 2016
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
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- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
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Amazing safari! September 2016
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Words cannot describe the level of service September 2016
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
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Every single detail was executed with perfection. The pre-trip documentation was superb, the guides/drivers in each location were so knowledgable and professional, and our accommodations as well as the service provided at the accommodations was beyond First Class. Most of all, our guide was remarkable! Ananda van der Merwe was with us from start to finish, and she made our whole journey even more perfect than we could have ever imagined. She was so attentive, professional, knowledgeable, sweet, caring, thoughtful, patient, accommodating, smart, funny, and MORE!! Anyone traveling to South Africa should request that Ananda be their guide. You will not regret it!
Thank you for an incredible vacation. It was utter perfection from the moment we booked the trip to the moment we arrived back home.
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Exceeded expectations March 2016
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
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An excellent trip June 2016
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
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Would fully recommend this whole tour and A&K.
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Day 1: Arrive in Naples/Sorrento, Italy
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hilton Sorrento Palace
Arrive in Naples and transfer to your hotel. Gather with your fellow guests at tonight's welcome dinner.
Days 2-3: Sorrento / The Amalfi Coast & Island of Capri
Meals: Breakfast (Day 2); Breakfast, Dinner (Day 3)
Accommodation: Hilton Sorrento Palace
Take a walking tour through elegant Sorrento and travel the breathtaking Amalfi Coast. The next day, cruise by hydrofoil to the island paradise of Capri. In the afternoon, meet a local mozzarella producer and learn how the cheese is made, before enjoying a home-cooked meal at their farm.
Days 4-6: Rome / Pompeii, the Vatican & the City Up Close
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner(Day 4); Breakfast and Lunch(Day 5); Breakfast(Day6)
Accommodation: Boscolo Exedra Roma
This morning, travel north to Rome, stopping en route in the ancient city of Pompeii, which was buried in volcanic ash and frozen in time when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. This evening in Rome's Trastevere, join a welcoming local at her home for wine and a home-cooked feast. Journey through history the next day with a morning visit to the Imperial Roman Forum and the Colosseum; in the afternoon, explore the charming Campo de Fiori, the Piazza Navona and its remarkable Fountain of the Four Rivers, and the Pantheon, one of the most widely copied buildings in the Western world. Later, stop at the iconic Trevi Fountain before taking in the Spanish Steps. On your third day, explore Vatican City, where you view the Sistine Chapel with its legendary frescoes by Michelangelo, as well as St. Peter's Basilica.
Days 7-9: Florence / The Renaissance & Tuscany
Accommodation: Hotel Brunelleschi
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner(Day 7); Breakfast (Day 8); Breakfast, Lunch(Day 9)
Continue north to the famed region of Tuscany, stopping en route in medieval Siena. Here, your local expert introduces you to the Piazza del Campo, home of the famous Palio di Siena horse race. Continue to Florence, a vast and beautiful monument to the Renaissance. The next day, in the company of a specialist art guide, visit the Galleria dell'Accademia to see Michelangelo's David and the Uffizi Gallery, home to some of the world's most important art treasures. Later, cross the Ponte Vecchio to stroll the delightful Boboli Gardens on the grounds of the Pitti Palace. On your last day, savor the sights of the Mercato Centrale market before enjoying a three-hour culinary class, where your chef shares the secrets of Florentine cooking.
Day 10: Pisa / World-Famous Leaning Tower
Accommodation: NH La Spezia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drive to Pisa, where you see the extraordinary Leaning Tower and explore the Pisa Cathedral and Baptistery with a local guide. Stop in Lucca to tour its lovely pedestrian quarter, then continue on to your next destination, the stunning Italian Riviera.
Day 11: Cinque Terre / Beauty Along the Coast
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: NH La Spezia
Discover the extraordinary beauty of the Cinque Terre ("Five Lands"), five scenic villages built along the steep coastal cliffs of Liguria on the Italian Riviera. See Manarola, a fishing village set amid terraced vineyards where you can walk to view the coast, and visit other villages nearby.
Days 12-14: Venice / Palaces & Canals
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch(Day 12); Meals: Breakfast and Dinner (Day 13); Breakfast (Day 14)
Accommodation: Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli
Travelling by coach to Venice, stop en route to enjoy a private tasting of balsamic vinegar. Then visit Verona, known to the world as the setting for Romeo and Juliet. In Venice the next day, visit St. Mark's Basilica, with its lavish decoration of marbles and golden mosaics, and the Doge's Palace. By special arrangement, spend time at a workshop famous for crafting Venetian carnival masks, taking part in a class where you create your own to bring home. This evening, gather for a festive farewell dinner. Transfer to the airport the next day for your flight home.
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Departures every saturdays
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Fellow DJs attended the gathering to honour the Big Dawg for his second DESTINY MAN cover and his contribution to radio in South Africa.
Speaking at the celebration was Themba Euphonik Nkosi, who Fresh mentored and who spoke highly of the cover star and the role he played in shaping his career in the music industry.
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Nkosi spoke of how Fresh taught him to treat the people around him with respect and integrity.
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It's pretty awesome how I have gotten to know Selene. I can see now she is very wise in her powers of perception. Today it was like she was not only reading my mind but speaking as if God himself was telling me what to do. It's so weird how I experienced moments when I was crazy that pointed out the words "San Pedro". Even that one time when I went away from the apartment after Pedro was being "mean" I sat on the overpass bridge and watched the highway sign "San Pedro". At least 3 specific occasions I thought "San Pedro" was specifically placed for my attention. It always seem to be a metaphor I couldn't solve because I kept going back in forth in my mind that Pedro was God or Devil in his behavior.
One really ridiculous moment was the night I was overwhelmed with Heaven. That day getting on the bus those demonic/angelic impressions of those 2 guys. Then the guy on the bus talking to the bus driver about "the people that passed away tape" just as I was about to get off the bus. I felt some energy like these people knew me. The Mayans say I am the "gift". Why would I be a gift to this world? They say it has something to do with Balance. In the beginning of my madness I was overwhelmed with a great cosmic war. Overtime, discovering the code and the myriad of illusions I felt like I was sent and not from this world. Even my old roommate Meredith posted a paper on the fridge telling me my mission was over and "Life and Love" have met here but now I must go. WTF?! Everyone fucks with me over this Balance thingie.
I know I solved the balance issue. However, like a video game, Pedro always seemed to be the last boss to defeat. Unlike the previous stages, Pedro is more difficult because Love and Self is involved. How can I overcome my desires to be truly loved? How can I look at myself as a whole person that has an added benefit of another person in their life, not the other way around? I refuse to be a whore, druggie looser as Pedro taunts me angrily sometimes, completely forgetting the many ways we have loved each other and how those words have never left my lips even when times have proven them to be true for him.
Do I blame the code? That's a great question. I have to get over the fact that he acts exactly like his coded personality and he cannot escape. He is a prisoner of love. That's why he kept rescuing me so many times because I am the only one in his life, even more than his mom, that truly knows him, loves him and accepts him unconditionally. He knows if I ever got rich I'd give him all my money to support him because I love him too. Love certainly has a major darkside.
Selene was so good at telling me what's in my head today I was pretty speechless. I really need to "San Pedro" and create a plan to move on because I was doing so well before I met Pedro and I long to have that lifestyle again.
This is going to be the most difficult challenge I have yet to face because I have to face myself. It's almost like the moment in the Neverending story when the warrior had to face the mirror and see his true self. Frightening! Well I have faced my mirror and know exactly what I "look" like. Am I afraid to step through the mirror and into the magic on the otherside? Hell yes I am! I am so afraid of what the unknown is! What does life look like after balance? How do I relate to people after all that I know and went through? How can I just "hang out" and "talk bullshit" and make new friends and have new experiences??
One interesting part of that night I was thinking about Heaven so much is that I kept singing "A Whole New World" that day then Alladin came on and I was freaking out so I faced the madness and watched it with Pedro. I knew it was weird but he wouldn't care or believe me. Anyway, that night I was sure Earth was 'transported' or 'protected' in some major way that was hidden from human perception. As soon as the hour approached that I was sure the time validated the moment earth was in heaven's realm it felt like Pedro was the gardian that could either take meet God or leave me on earth if I wasn't thankful. I ran into the bathroom and bowed down alone and thanked god profusely. He was acting kinda weird but I know it was all in my head now. But then, omg, it was like I was in a trance. I'm not even telling the whole story but it ended up with me thinking that me and pedro was going to be the only ones left on earth to repopulate it after the angels wiped everyone away cuz they were bad, coded. I ended up almost walking out my building butt naked thinking that's the way to get into heaven. I wasn't even high or anything. It was utter insanity but most certainly without a doubt the same forced signal to my brain telling me stuff and making me think stuff.
It's super interesting how mid-through the craziness I saw a metaphor of a girl with bag, actually 2 girls in very unique places and both bags said "I am not a plastic bag". I know what that means now, Spirit or whoever cant just keep pumping info into my brain and see what I will do, just follow it or discriminate.
Anyway I am not a plastic bag and I don't know where this post is going but I must say life for me is a bit scary because I know I must face the unknown eventually. Call my own bluff so they say. What exactly is heaven on earth? It's basically how I feel about myself. I am always the one who decides anything in my life is heavenly. Right now I see my view of Love and ideals of Self coming into balance in 2009. I already love myself more than the desire to put up with Pedro so that's the first step in balance in my life. I can do so much and Selene was so right when she pointed out how much has been taken away from me since I been with Pedro. I cannot even express how pathetic I feel sometimes not having anywhere to go, because I don't know where to hang out in LA (not clubs). I wait for Pedro but after all these years I can see that Pedro has reached his limit. It's pretty disappointing because I will love him forever. However, I refuse to be his dog.


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A video that shows a father dancing to Hibee Hibernian to celebrate his daughter's wedding to a Hearts fan has racked up more than 8,000 views in less than 4 hours
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Spectre is the latest James Bond thriller to hit the screen -- the 24th film in the celebrated espionage franchise based on British author Ian Fleming's spy fiction books. Directed by British filmmaker Sam Mendes who previously directed Skyfall, Spectre marks Daniel Craig's fourth outing as the dapper spy and reintroduces the supervillain Ernst Stavro Blofeld - -the criminal mastermind heading the terrorist organisation Spectre and the archenemy of James Bond -- after an absence of four decades, owing to a recently resolved legal dispute. Blofeld (with background and character significantly altered) is played by the two-time Oscar winner Christoph Waltz. The movie also stars Ralph Fiennes, Monica Bellucci, Léa Seydoux, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, Andrew Scott, Jesper Christensen and Dave Bautista.
Spectre weaves together the storylines of three previous Bond films -- Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace and Skyfall -- together through an overarching storyline that reveals Blofeld as the grand architect of all the evil that has pervaded Bond's life, including the deaths of Vesper Lynd and the previous M. After completing an unsanctioned mission in Mexico City ordered by the previous M through a posthumous message, Bond learns about a secret terrorist organisation named Spectre. Bond is hell-bent on exposing the evil genius behind the organisation but he is grounded by the current M who is furious with him for disobeying his orders.
"Spectre is an attempt on the part of the makers to pay homage to the classic 007 movies but the execution only reflects their confused state of mind."
Bond, however, once again defies M's orders and travels to Rome where he gatecrashes a Spectre meeting and identifies the leader of the organisation as a ghost from his past. Bond barely escapes the clutches of a dangerous Spectre assassin named Mr Hinx (played by Dave Batista) and finally meets his old foe Mr White (a former member of Quantum, a subsidiary of Spectre, played by Jesper Christensen) on his deathbed. White tells Bond that he has grown disillusioned with Quantum and asks Bond to protect his daughter, Dr Madeline Swann (played by Léa Seydoux), who can lead him to Spectre. Bond gives him his word just as a dilapidated White blows his brains out. Bond must now protect Swann and convince her to help him reach Spectre and the criminal mastermind behind it.
Spectre does have its moments but it is one of the weakest of the four films starring Craig as 007. The culprits are its weak storyline and a runtime that's the longest ever for a Bond film. While there is no dearth of thrills and adventure in here, the suspense quotient is surprisingly low especially since the film is being projected as the final missing piece in the puzzle that would unlock the mystery that binds the four films together. A grimmer ending on the lines of On Her Majesty's Secret Service could have worked better. However, the action is top notch and the fight sequences featuring Daniel Craig and Dave Batista are the movie's real highlight.
Overall, Spectre proves to be a worthy addition to the James Bond film franchise but unlike Casino Royale and Skyfall it fails to leave a lasting impact. Spectre is an attempt on the part of the makers to pay homage to the classic 007 movies but the execution only reflects their confused state of mind. The creative think-tank must quickly decide if it wants to return to classic 007 elements or build upon the new ones that Casino Royale brought in. One of the strongest points of Spectre is Hoyte van Hoytema's cinematography. In the acting department Daniel Craig is solid as ever but Christoph Waltz fails to be at his menacing best, though the weak writing is more to blame for this than he is. Léa Seydoux is stunning to watch as Dr. Swann; the French actress has never looked more ravishing. Spectre, despite its several shortcomings, serves as a pleasant viewing experience and is a must watch for Bond movie enthusiasts.
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ASUS reveals their new VG258Q 24.5-inch 144Hz FreeSync monitor
Another Gamer-centric 144Hz monitor design from ASUS
Published: 26th March 2018 | Source: ASUS |
ASUS reveals their new VG258Q 24.5-inch 144Hz FreeSync monitor
This display offers a resolution of 1080p with a highly responsive TN panel, which can deliver an Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync) Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) range of 40-144Hz. The VG258Q has a high enough VRR range to support AMD LFC (Low Framerate Compensation), which allows compatible GPUs to utilise frame doubling to support variable refresh rates on framerates below the panel's lower limit. This extended VRR range makes FreeSync possible from 30Hz-144Hz, lower refresh rates are possible but are to low to be considered optimal for gaming.
The MG248QE does not sit in ASUS' premium Strix or ROG monitor brands, though it does offer plenty of features, like VESA support, Low Motion Blur technology, ASUS GamePlus technology and support for ASUS' DisplayWidget Software, allowing display options to be edited outside of the panel's OSD.
On this monitor Display Inputs include HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2a and DVI-D, though please note that systems that are connected using DVI-D will not support VESA Adaptive Sync/FreeSync.
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New York hails pilot who landed plane on river
New York has fêted its latest hero, the pilot who landed a distressed United States Airways jetliner on the Hudson River, saving all 155 on board in what experts called a masterful job under life-or-death pressure.
Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger had yet to appear in public a day after he brought the Airbus A320 to a textbook emergency landing on Thursday on the river between New York City and New Jersey in what New York Governor David Paterson called "a miracle on the Hudson".
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said the pilot could not speak publicly until he finished providing information to federal investigators, who plan to interview Sullenberger on Saturday.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was investigating reports that the plane lost power in both engines when it struck a flock of birds shortly after taking off from New York's LaGuardia airport, NTSB board member Kathryn Higgins told a news conference.
The jet was tethered to a sea wall down river, its left wing sticking out of the water. It was mostly intact but Higgins said both engines had become detached and were presumed to be on the bottom of the river.
Divers and sonar equipment were tracking the course of the plane after it ditched in the river near midtown Manhattan, Higgins said. Investigators plan to pull the plane out of the water and retrieve the flight-data recorders.
Sullenberger (57), a former US Air Force pilot and air safety consultant, steered the crippled jetliner over the densely populated city and brought it down on the river, warning passengers to "brace for impact".
"Hemingway defined heroism once as grace under pressure and I think it's fair to say that Captain Sullenberger certainly displayed that yesterday [Thursday]," said Bloomberg, who will present the crew with a ceremonial key to the city.
"This is a story of heroes, something right out of a movie script," said Bloomberg, who also honoured police and fire department rescuers and ferry operators who rushed to the aid of passengers.
A flight attendant broke a leg, but most people were unharmed except for suffering from the cold.
Ferries rescued passengers from the wings, where they stood in -6 degrees Celsius weather.
As the plane began sinking, Sullenberger walked the aisle twice to make sure no one was left behind, Bloomberg said.
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"He looked absolutely immaculate," a rescuer told the newspaper. "He looked like David Niven in an airplane uniform," the rescuer said, referring to the debonair British actor. "He looked unruffled."
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Paterson said an anonymous person had offered to donate $10 000 toward building a statue to the pilot.
"He's very controlled, very professional," his wife, Lorrie Sullenberger, told reporters on Friday. "He's a pilot's pilot. He loves the art of the airplane."
Air traffic controllers said an "eerie calm" defined controller and cockpit communications as options dwindled. The plane lacked the power to return to LaGuardia or land at small Teterboro Airport across the river in New Jersey, an official of the controllers' union told Reuters.
Radar showed the nearly 10-year-old jet making a series of tight left turns to head down the river, flying low over the George Washington Bridge before Sullenberger, from Danville, California, set the plane down in the river, kicking up a tremendous splash.—Reuters


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On Wednesday 18 June, the second Real-time Visuals research network Workshop was held at Goldsmiths, University of London, exploring a range of approaches to process and systems-based sound/image relationships. The event brought together an international group of artists, academics, performers, musicians, VJs, researchers and students working with audio-visual media. It consisted of a symposium during the day and a concert in the evening.
The evening concert was held in the purpose-built Smaller Cinema. It's a cosy, comfortable space that's ideal for losing yourself in audiovisual art. The programme consisted of performances and screenings of works by artists who had presented earlier in the symposium. And so it was a good opportunity to experience the creative outputs from their research.
Naut Humon presented previews of two works, Halveplane v4.0 and Flam v4.2, with music by Markus Popp of OVAL and visuals by Masako Tanaka. These have been produced especially for the CineChamber, RML's mobile surround-screen structure.
Anna Weisling followed with two performances: Spaces/Echoes and SkySequence. Visuals were manipulated live through a bespoke glove interface by Anna who remained off to the side of the screen.
Joseph Hyde then screened End Transmission, composed out of edits of experiments from audio and video signals interfering with each other through TVs and other hardware. Abstract patterns interchanged with recognisable features, and the piece ended with hints of rave.
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From what I can tell, this looks like a collection of opinions-column-ish pieces from Heinlein. Nothing would please me more. I've never read non-fiction from him, and considering how ahead of his time he was with many of his views, this could be very interesting.
WHAT I'M READING NOW: EXPANDED UNIVERSE by Robert A. Heinlein
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Castle Camp - The upside is that you are inside Giants Castle
Nature Reserve. The downside is that you are inside Giants Castle Nature
Reserve. You are as close as you can be to starting the hiking trails
but far from any of the other attractions available. And the gate opening
and closing times make early starts and doing anything after sunset an
impossibility. If you do decide to stay here opt for the self catering
option and make sure you bring your own food with you. Giants Castle
camp offers self catering and has a restaurant.
Luxury cave lodge Experience something different and stay
in the only fully catered luxury cave in the Drakensberg Mountains. And
the luxury cave comes with a few special romantic options like a jacuzzi
spa bath and fireplace both in the bedroom. Whats more it opens onto
a deck with hammock chairs and a panoramic view not often experienced.
Mountain Farm House - Prepare for some of the most fantastic
food you will ever eat. This farm house offers high class fine dining
near to Highmoor Nature Reserve. The rates are a pit on the pricy end
of the scale but hey you only ever live once. Especially if you are one
of those foodie types
Nature Reserve - Simple self catering challets in the Kamberg
Valley. Make sure you bring your own food as there is little available
nearby. Kamberg suffers the same issues as Giants Casle Camp with gate
opening times that make staying here sometimes inconvient. But if all
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Warfare has changed tremendously during the 20th century, with civilians now usually being the large majority of the casualties. During World War II, Germany bombed British cities in an effort to cause the British to give up. That attempt was overwhelmingly counterproductive. The U.S. and British then adopted this same tactic and used firebombing to devastate cities in Germany and Japan, killing hundreds of thousands of civilians in the process. Then, the U.S. raised the stakes by using nuclear weapons against Hiroshima and Nagasaki, devastating them and killing close to 200,000 Japanese civilians within a short time.
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UK England South West England Devon Lynmouth & Lynton
Oare, Lynton, Devon EX35 6NU
Sitting pretty in its own self-contained hamlet surrounded by the purple haze of the famed Doone Valley, Cloud Farm's campsite occupies a prize riverside setting alongside Badgworthy Water.
Since our last visit, a couple more fields have been opened, expanding the narrow strip of campsite along the greenery by the water to allow more space for all who visit this popular site. Further work has been done to level some of the fields for flatter pitching, and there are plans to open more showers, too. James is an attentive host and can be seen in the wood-smoke-filled evenings (yes, you can have real campfires here) wandering among the campers to check that all's well.
Unsurprisingly, he has few complaints. Kids spend hours in the river, spotting fish, skimming stones and even managing a little doggy-paddle in the deeper pools. Parents are happy to just lounge about on the banks in the summer sunshine and marvel at the valley's walls of gold and green flecked with unmistakeable Exmoor heather. It's a little like sitting in a kaleidoscopic colour cocoon and, as there's no mobile signal here, you really can feel like you've escaped modern urban life.
Meanwhile, the walking opportunities are fabulous; one rambler's treat is to follow the river all the way along the valley, past the stone monument dedicated to Lorna Doone author RD Blackmore, and on to the ruins of a medieval village, which lie resplendent in the afternoon sun.
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Have been coming for years
The location is wonderful, the campsite is lacking in everything, dirty and dangerous.
Fantastic location
Fantastic location - awful facilities
fantastic campsite with a beautiful setting
Such potential, shame.
We stayed here just a week or so ago. It's could be a lovely site in an amazing valley, but the owners need to invest in some basic maintenance. There is a small shower block containing 6 showers, but only one is usable. The others have missing knobs, don't switch on, or the shower heads are broken. I reported this to the owner who said 'kids' had broken them, but there didn't seem to be any children there, the damage seemed long-standing, and he clearly had no intention of looking at the problems. The toilets are dirty, only one had loo paper, and if you choose to stay in the on-site accommodation (we didn't, but we had a sneaky look), the walls are mouldy and it's just dirty and smelly. There were not many people staying there, which is probably a reflection of the experiences of others. It is cheap though. My advice is to bring a shower with you, use the site as a basic base, and expect very little. This site could be a thriving business, but sadly, I do not think the owners care enough about it, for it to ever be more than a way of making a few quid.
a mess, but a extremely beautiful setting
If you don't mind showers, toilets, lights and hookups not working and if you keep your eyes on the river or the sky (and not on the mess along the campsite like abandoned machinery, caravans etc.) this is the perfect spot to relax. Children can play endlessly by the river. The skies at night are the best in the UK; if you really want to see the milky way....
However, we do like facilities to be clean and working, so therefore only a 2 * rating, sorry.
Facilities are well below par
We stayed at Cloud Farm last July for about five nights, and we are sorry to say, but it was a disappointment. This means, the facilities. We really had the idea that nobody cares about mending anything. More than half of the showers didn't work (or only with cold water), lights not to mention. Hygienic situation in toilets is really unacceptable (overflowing urninoirs, within half a meter from the sink). Btw, there is only one sink for all the men...
So, if you don't need the facilities, it can be a great place, within a stunning scenery. But if you do, be warned.
Stunning Scenery
I just stayed here for one night (out of season) as I was hiking through Exmoor. The location is simply stunning - please if you stay here, take the opportunity to walk up the valley through the oakwood forest.The farm is in the middle of a dark skies zone, so if clear weather is forecast take a pair of binoculars or a telescope.
I didn't have the need to use the facilities but I have to admit they didn't particularly look 5 star from the outside.The staff were very friendly and helpful and the tea room does a nice bacon sandwich and a cup of tea. There is the Lorna Doone Inn at the small village at the bottom of the drive which has limited opening hours out of season, bur the food is nice.
Cloud Farm
One of the most beautiful places I have ever had the pleasure to camp. Very near wild camping in the stunning Doone Valley at the foot of Exmoor. Camp where you like insmall fields next to Badgworthy water, a small river with pools and rocks and the odd small trout. Views over to the stunning cloud hill which was a vivid purple with the heather in full bloom at the time of our visit. Great spot to see lots of native wild life, bird life is particularly rich in the valley. Camp fires are permited which makes the experience all the richer. Very little light pollution so we enjoyed evenings round the campfire, with a stunning starry sky over head. The camp owners where very friendly and helpful and very welcoming, whilst just letting you get on with it. The on site shop sells wood for fires and simple food, and the luxury of great local cider too. This is a rustic campsite , come prepared for proper camping, and a view to fully experience the beauty of this rugged and beautiful area.
Disappointing facilities
We have just got back from our 2nd visit to Cloud farm, 2 adults and children aged 13 and 15 and a dog. We visited the first time in summer 2011 and had a lovely 10 day break so came back again for a week this year. We love Exmoor and love the stream through the campsite and cooking marshmallows on the log fire. It was disappointing that the facilities - toilets, showers and washing up area have not been updated since our last visit and had deteriorated considerably - please see previous review - we concur - they were insufficient for the number of visitors, dirty and very smelly. The prices in the shop -TWICE supermarket prices!!
Lovely location, let down by dire facilities
We first visited Cloud Farm in 2011 and decided to go back for 5 days last week. We have two children aged 8 and 6. First the positives - the location is truly lovely, with camping next to a beautiful shallow river that is pretty safe for paddling as long as smaller children are supervised. The owners are friendly and laid back and allow small open fires. The Doone valley is stunning and there is great walking from the site and further afield. The site itself is spread out along the river so never really feels too busy. My children loved the place.
However, I think the site is badly let down by the state of the facilities, which are completely out-dated and inadequate, at least for families. The toilet facilities are cramped, with only one sink for the entire site in each. Four bog standard electric showers (described as 'power showers') are sited in an old portakabin, run off a diesel generator which shuts down after 8pm. Again these are cramped and in poor condition, with broken panels just at the right height to catch small children's fingers. Black mould is everywhere. The washing up area isn't much better. We skipped the 'tea-room' as our confidence wasn't very high as a result.
Its difficult not to come to the conclusion that the owners are just trading on the location and can't be bothered to update the site to a decent standard. We paid £24 per night for a family of four - about average these days. We camp regularly every year and its unusual to find a site with such run down facilities for that sort of price now. The place really needs some money spending on it.
We'll definitely return to Exmoor, but not to Cloud Farm. There is plenty of choice in this area and we have already visited some of the competition for next time. That's a shame, as it could be so much better.
2nd chance saloon
We decided to give Cloud Farm a 2nd chance this year following a terrible trip a few years back.
First time around the site was rammed, and we were very rudely dealt with. The facilities were horrendous, dirty and crowded. We vowed never to return.
We went this weekend with friends and our 2 young kids to give it a 2nd chance. What a difference a few years make.
We had a very friendly welcome, with advice on where to camp with the kids. We setup next to the river, gorgeous. (I highly recommend Jungle Lotion for the midges, works a treat). It was very rainy our first day there, however the toilets and showers were still kept clean. Every morning the owners came around I assume checking for payments, and also making sure we were all OK and enjoying ourselves.
The showers run on a generator, however as long as you want to shower at the time the shop is open(8-8) you are fine, as they will turn the generators on for you.
We only bought bacon from the shop, which was a very high quality. We had lunch a short walk away at Lorna Doone, also beautiful, I believe owned by the same people.
We thououghly recommend Cloud Farm now, very friendly, very beautiful site. We have seen better facilities, but we had no problem using them even with a 2 year old and 8 month old in tow. Also one of the few campsites I have seen that supply a full size fridge that you can use as you like, along with the chest freezer, tumble drier and washing machine.
One of my concerns was the 'no rules' approach, I had visions of rowdy groups staying up all hours, but we certainly could not hear anything after 9pm.. perhaps the sound of the stream blocks it out?
Lovely all round.. Bit of a pain to get to, but the isolation is part of the attraction...How caravans get there I dont know..
Yes the location is lovely, but the facilities are awful and every opportunity they get to extract money out of you they do. Wouldn't,t recommend at all.
a little bit of heaven but..................
I'd be surprised to find a campsite in a more beautiful setting. There is a lovely, friendly, laid-back feel to the place and it's great to have no rules and regulations - and there are very few sites where you can both choose your own pitch and have a campfire. It's in need of a bit of tlc - yes - and it's not what it was 3 or 4 years ago - but the facilities are ok and the owner is friendly and helpful. Fabulous walking country without taking your car off the site.
Not what it used to be...
Haven't been to Cloud Farm for 3 years until a trip last weekend and I have to say that whilst the location is still utterly stunning, the site as a whole does feel somewhat neglected.
Having two young children the attraction to us of Cloud Farm was that you had the beautiful valley location and the stream right there for the kids to paddle in but crucially that the stream was fenced off so they couldn't get to it unless we were with them. Now large sections of the fence have been allowed to fall down or are missing completely and this adds to the overall sense that the glory days of the site are behind it.
The shop/cafe is no longer really a shop as they only sell milk and a few drinks and chocolate bars. We did try some of the hot food and that was fair but nothing to write home about. As others have said the stables are no longer open for riding. The other facilities (loos, potwashing room etc) were all fine but had the same feel of just needing a bit of time and effort spent bringing them up to scratch
Wish I could be more positive as Cloud Farm has long been one of my favourite campsites, I just hope the owners feel the same and are planning to give the site some of the tlc it needs and deserves.
Cloud Farm
Visited Cloud Farm June 2013 based on write up in Cool Camping. On arrival we discovered the riding school part is now closed and it would appear the site may have changed hands. A little run down, basic facilities which were not particularly clean, but all that said we really thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay at Cloud Farm!
The scenery is stunning and the owner of Cloud Farm is very friendly and helpful. The kids loved the freedom, we took our dog and it was wonderful being able to have a camp fire in the evenings. No phone signal for miles! Although we were a bit disappointed when we arrived, this was our best ever camping experience and we will definitely return.


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I have been talking over the last few weeks about something that I was working on, but I couldn't talk about it at the time. Now, I can talk about it. While it's a small scale, it's a huge deal for me because I'm going further into the unknown territory of disclosing to the world that I'm bipolar.
I signed a three-month trial agreement to write a monthly post on the blog of website www.bphope.com, the site for BP Hope Magazine. The site is an information and personal forum for people with bipolar disorder, as well as for friends and family who knows someone struggling with it. I'm not an employee of the company or anything like that; I was simply invited to do this trial period with hopes of extending, due to an application I sent to them. But what it does mean is that I will be working on this blog and their blog, as sharing my experiences in hopes of being that inspiration to someone who needs it.
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The MSI Z77A-GD80 is one of the first desktop motherboards featuring a Thunderbolt connection. Although apart from Apple devices, the Thunderbolt interface is rarely found Intel is working on plans for future endorsement. According to Jeff Austin, head of the desktop processor and platform marketing group, the introduction of PCI-Express Adapter cards to equipment desktop PC with Thunderbolt port are something that could be realised. As of now not concrete details are available, but he confirmed that the use of a Displayport signal through a Thunderbolt-Adapter card is still problem, with a solution pending.
According to the PC World is Intel working on a Thunderbolt via PCI Express 3.0 solution that could even increase the data transfer rate. It will be a while until this solution will be market ready. This is beside the fact that the first platform for Workstations and Servers based on the LGA2011-Prozessore is available already. Also the Ivy-Bridge-Chips are expected to feature PCIe 3.0 in the near future.
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Every year the kids open a new pair of pj's on Christmas Eve. (Thank you WalMart for $4 day-after-Thanksgiving deals!!!) They love sleeping in a fresh pair of jammies on this special night.
After they're all dressed we head over to the Christopherson's for one final bit of chaos before they settle into their beds for a long winter's nap.
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