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Last Thursday I put the finishing touches and final edits to a new six by seven album. It's been 8 months in the making and is of course my favourite six by seven album as it's the most recent but also because it's the most different. I have always said that after 5 or 6 albums a band should re invent itself and change it's sound, the best bands do. The most interesting artists have the ability to shake things up, Bowie, Neil Young, REM. As good as Love And Peace and Sympathy was, for me, it was old hat before it even came out. I did write every song on the album, that's true so maybe it's a a natural thing to think it's old hat because as a songwriter you are always moving forward. It defo captured the sound of six by seven from the popish radio rock to the massive emotional heart tugging build ups but it also took a step back in terms of creativity because songs like Crying were written over 6 years before and had already been rejected by the members who were in the band at the time. So why put it on the record? I was given no choice, it was brutal, it was about taking it up the arse for the money to make the record and I compromised.
The band line up that made the record was also on a limited life span from the start. It was a miracle that the album even got made considering the characters and personalities in the band and the general dislike between all the members. You can get away with it when you are young but dragging this around in your late forties is a hopeless affair, especially with such an apparent lack of interest from the Coldplay loving public. Maybe it was a record which could have done well but it didn't, not in the grand scheme of things.
We played a great gig at Glastonbury and did a short UK tour after which our agent abandoned us, no doubt 'looking for the next big thing' to put his dirty fingers on. People kept writing, "play more gigs, come to France, come to America, come back to Scotland!" "Yes", we cried, "we'd love to, but no one will book us!" We played in Bristol and 80 of you turned up, we played in Leeds and it was even less, it had to be 200 to get a handshake and to get asked back. That's how it works. We were taking 6 people on the road, staying in Travelodges, 3 to a room and hiring a small splitter van safe enough to travel in. We spent £6000 making an album and more on rehearsing it for months before. The financial returns came in and covered the costs but nothing more. Guitar players expecting fame and glory cried, "Where's my money, what do I get out of this, we've had all these reviews in The Guardian and The Times but where does it lead, what does it do for me?" Keyboard players drank the rider and lodged in The Hilton Hotel and cried, "I've had enough of this!" Drummers simply disappeared back to wherever they came from and refused to return calls, texts or emails.
Was it viable? Was it worth it? "Yeah!" 'Love And Peace And Sympathy' is a record that is now out there and if anything it's testament to any up and coming young band to try and get things right first time because, first time is probably the only time.
The music industry sucks, it's a cliche. It more than sucks, it's a joke. It's an old boys network and an establishment where you have to know the right people to make things happen. Sophie Ellis Bextor and James Blunt will always be sitting on the right sofas talking to the right people, playing the game, being nice and profiteering like parasites and pirates swimming and playing around with the sharks. It has of course nothing to do with music, it has everything to do with selling an image, like everything, it is marketing. Bill Hicks put it all in a nutshell, like so many things he said, funny, yeah, a joke, but so fucking brutally true it's gotta make you laugh or you'll just lose any vestige of hope.
'Love And Peace And Sympathy' is an album that represents putting up with so much shit that sheer perseverance is all you have left. It's like being Scott in the Antarctic, it's about carrying on and about survival. You never give up if you believe there is hope. In life there must always be that chance. For me, Art and Music give you the chance to find your way through the snow and the blizzards and the obstacles and seek a path of your own, one that will guide you. It's about finding a truth and some meaning to all of this.
I don't know what a band is anymore, I sometimes don't know who my friends are, I have no idea if an album is a CD or a piece of Vinyl or a download or how many tracks it should be or how much it should cost. Everything has changed so much but it's not something that worries me, it's something I embrace. The internet has smashed everything, opened things up and closed them down. The music industry was a fat pig, living on expenses and ripping off the consumer, for years and decades. The internet has cost me a living and made me a living. I'm up for change, I always have been, it's others around you that aren't and they will hold you back and throw doubt in your mind and stop you. Mostly these people are your record label and your fans, how ironic don't you think?
I'm happy with this new bunch of songs and the sound I've forged throughout these 12 new tracks. I know why I did it and I know where it comes from but above all, I've stopped caring about what people may think and I've completely lost the ability to compromise. Will it sell a million and will I be on the sofa chatting to a weird (re)presenter, I hope not!


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I have been painting the British landscape for many years. I work mainly in oils, capturing the essence of the place through subtle use of light and shading. Whether it be the obvious beauty spot, or the 'ugly' industrial monolith, I look for the hidden beauty that may not be first apparent.
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A number of community organisations on the Sussex coastline have banded together to raise awareness of poverty issues in the town.
A poverty hearing was held at The Shoreham Centre in Pond Road, Shoreham, to create an 'opportunity' for those experiencing poverty to 'showcase their personal experiences'.
Among the speakers was a 22-year-old woman who brought her baby and described her 'fears' when she was pregnant and homeless, before receiving support from the Worthing Churches Homeless Projects.
The hearing also heard from four young people from the Worthing Foyer who all experienced homelessness, one who talked about his fears on the streets as he was gay, and described how he had 'eaten out of bins'.
Chairman of the meeting Wayne Green spoke on behalf of Simon Duffy, director of Welfare Reform, about statistical data provided.
He said: "The poor suffer a huge burden of unfair taxes and pay the highest taxes, equivalent to a super tax.
"For instance, the poorest 10 per cent of households pay 47 per cent of their income in tax, this from not just income tax but a range of other taxes such as VAT.
"The Who Really Benefits from Welfare Report suggests that the inequality gap has widened, and it further suggests that in many respects the current benefit system works by a sleight of hand as much of benefit paid is clawed back in tax."
The hearing, which took place last month, was supported by Adur Churches Forum, Shoreham Community Trust, Adur Voluntary Action, Worthing Churches Homeless Projects and the YMCA, Worthing.
Later in the evening, another person called for a more 'human-centered' approach to mental health and poverty, saying they regularly live in the dark when they can't afford money for electric.
Rachel Blair, a community fundraiser for Worthing Churches Homeless Projects, spoke about her work raising awareness of homelessness.
She said: "We have seen 1,100 people this year and the Local Assistance Network which we manage has helped over 400 people.
"I am pleased to have the opportunity to raise awareness of homelessness and the support offered by WCHP."
Keynote speaker Niall Cooper, director of the national campaign organisation Church Action On Poverty from Manchester, commented on the negative perceptions and language used about poverty that some of the media pick up and promote negative images, demonising those in poverty, those unwaged and those socially excluded.
Worthing councillor James Doyle said, however, that he was concerned about 'otherness' and Public Safety Protection Orders which risk criminalising people on the street.
Councillor Dave Simmons said the council had to live within its budget, but added the council was planning to build more affordable housing in the future.
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In the coming episode, Suman will get to know that Aditya has kidnapped Shravan! The lady will be shocked and she will have a fear to lose her love.. hence she decides to bring her Shravan back from Aditya! Suman will try her best to bring Shravan back, Nirmala will be seen supporting Suman. Well, Suman will be successful in rescuing Shravan from Aditya!


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The Himalayan ranges stand tall in the northern parts of the country and are spread across the neighbouring countries too. The majestic Himalayas is home to some of the tallest peaks in the world. These mountain ranges form a perfect getaway which offers a pantheon of activities such as trekking, paragliding, river rafting and much more.
One finds a sense of peace and tranquility which is offered by these majestic ranges while walking through the lush greenery which is filled with blooming flowers. This is added on to by the brown leaves falling from the alpine forests. An expedition through these hills many not come very easy on your pockets; hence, we bring some of the pocket-friendly destinations to capture the beauty of the Himalayas.
Chandrakhani Pass
The Chandrakhani pass overshadows the hamlet of Malana which recently was declared out of bounds for tourists. The trail passes through small flowing streams and narrow ridges which makes it even more demanding as a trek.
The pass also has religious importance as it was the place where Saptarishi Jamadagni is believed to have meditated for many years.
The pass showcases one of the best scenic trekking paths which is filled with deodar, alpines, golden oaks along with many herbs and berries.
PC: Premdasan
Deo Tibba Base
One amongst the most scenic treks in the Himalayan ranges, which would enthrall you with its beautiful green meadows formed by oak and deodar trees, is the Deo Tibba pass, which is also one of the highest in the Pir Panjal cluster.
This trek has a perfect combination of meadows, landscapes, alpine forests, sceneries and cascading waterfalls. One can also find snow-clad mountain peaks here which gives the place an apt nickname of Mini Chandratal.
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Bhrigu Lake
The trail to Bhrigu is home to steep narrow routes which are covered by huge boulders of snow, making it difficult at certain times.The trial passes through untouched forests along with an unconditional display of Mother Nature at her best.
The lake gets its name from the Sage Bhrigu who is believed to have meditated here. One can absorb in the beauty of the valleys of Kullu and Solang as one proceeds through the trial.
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Pangarchulla Peak
One of the lesser-known peaks of the Himalayan ranges is the Pangarchulla Peak. The trek to the peak begins from the well-known Kuari Pass trial and offers one of the most breathtaking views of the Nanda Devi peak.
The trial takes you through blood-red rhododendrons, valleys in the hues of green and white along with woods of oaks, silver birch, blue pine and many more.
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Indrahar Pass
Filled with deodar plantations, the Indrahar Pass is filled with dazzling water bodies, green meadows and forests of rhododendron.
The trial gives you a glimpse of the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal mountain ranges. One would be swept away by the beautiful views of nature's beauty which begins from the Gallu Devi Temple near Dharamshala.
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Sandakphu is one place which truly is heaven on earth, it is home to two of the world's highest peaks and offers plenty of options for one to camp at.
The trek extends to certain parts of Nepal along with India as mountains do not have boundaries. One can see the peaks of Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu from the summit at Sandakphu amidst forests of rhododendrons along with blooms of magnolias.
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Kuari Pass
The Kuari Pass Trek is known as one of the impressive short treks in the Himalayan region which is perfectly crafted for beginners.
The trekking path is heavily used by the local shepherds for grazing their cattle. As you reach the summit prepare yourself for breathtaking views of the Nanda Devi peak in its full glory.
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The Kedarkantha trek is one of Himalayan treks which flaunts its pristine beauty and gorgeous camping sites. One can catch the sight of snow covered peaks as you make your way through the trekking path which eventually ends with a jaw-dropping view of the beautiful summit in 360 degrees.
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The trek takes you to the lake of Roopkund which is known as the Mystery Lake and Skeleton Lake. The glacial trek is home to some amazing natural sites along with meadows. One would come across skeletons across the edge of the lake which is believed to be of a king and his army from the 9th century.
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Valley Of Flowers
As the name suggests the place is well known for its riot of colourful blooming flowers. The place is closely guarded by snow-capped mountains on one side and the Valley of Flowers spreads across another side which makes it a picture perfect destination. You would just be pulled you into it!
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On the 5th day of Christmas, ScienceforLife gave to me:
- Five bulk gold rings*;
- Four extinct birds;
- A 3D shape;
- Two Venus transits; and
- Planets that resemble a tree.
*My 5 most-worn rings – sentimental favourites, being gifts from my husband and parents – are made from 'bulk gold'. As explained by TechNYou, bulk gold is familiar to us all as a relatively soft, stable metal which conducts heat and electricity well. The colour of bulk gold is…..gold, a result of the wavelength of light scattered from the surface of the mass of gold atoms held together by metallic bonds.
Gold can also exist stably at the nanoscale, many thousands of times smaller than the width of a human hair. Instead of metallic bonds creating a mass structure, nanogold consists of small aggregations of gold atoms. In solution, light scattered from nanogold can appear red, green, blue or even black depending on the size of the gold particles and this distances between the particles. Stained glass windows made during mediaeval times contained nanogold at varying concentrations to produce different colours.


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Start Screen on Windows 8 is a place where displays a bunch of selected Windows 8 Modern Apps, as well as some of the desktop apps. While it's a good place to quickly launch the app, it doesn't show off all apps available on your computer. There is an All Apps screen that you can use to browse through all installed apps, both native Windows 8 modern apps and desktop applications.
How to bring up All App screen?
While it's not immediately apparent, you can launch it simply by right-clicking the empty space on your Start Screen, or by swiping up from bottom of the screen on a touch screen. And click "All apps" button at the bottom of the screen. There is only one button available for you to click there.
Once you do that, you will immediately be switched to the All Apps screen where, as exactly what it says, shows all the apps installed and available on your computer. You will see all the Windows 8 native apps from the left, and all the desktop apps at the right.
Let's dig a little deeper
If you look closely to those desktop applications on All Apps screen, you will notice that all these apps actually are organized nicely into groups, Windows Accessories, Microsoft Office, Windows Systems, etc. If you are wondering how this organization happened, go take look the following two locations, quickly accessed by shell commands.
shell:start menu and
shell:common start menu
Run above shell commands from Run box (Win + R), and go into the Programs folder.
That's right. As it turns out, it just mimics the folder structure of two folders that's been around since XP days. Any subfolders in these two folders show up as groups on the All Apps screen. For example, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are all from Microsoft Office 2013 folder, so they are grouped under that name.
In case anyone would like to know,
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Five projects announced for Y Lab's Digital Innovation Accelerator
Today we announced the projects selected to take part in Y Lab's Digital Innovation Accelerator.
Five projects announced for Y Lab's Digital Innovation Accelerator
Today we announced the projects selected to take part in Y Lab's Digital Innovation Accelerator.
This Accelerator is a chance to explore how digital technologies can be used to improve, reframe and transform public services in Wales. We have selected the following five projects to receive funding and a programme of support over the next few months:
- Digital tenancies in Melin Homes: This team is interested in how you can offer tenancy services through digital tools and service design, and will be testing options for low-cost digital access for tenants with no current experience of digital services.
- Geospatial mapping to help prevent grass fires: A Welsh Government project, developing predictive mapping tools to support emergency services to prevent deliberate grass fires.
- Sensor technology for smart flood prevention: Cardiff Council will trial sensor technologies across the city's water drainage system to enable strategic planning with the aim of reducing flood risks.
- Technology-enabled learning in Neath Port Talbot Colleges (NPTC) Group: This team will develop educational resources that use technology and offer new ways for further education students to learn.
- Collaborative arts and culture data sharing: Arts Council of Wales and National Museum Wales will work in partnership to develop and pilot new data analytic systems that provide new insights into the cultural sector and enhance customer communications.
We'll be offering our projects support along the way, in the form of workshops and development sessions. Alongside this, we're working closely with our partner Cardiff University to connect the university's world-leading researchers to the projects.
The first workshop takes place this week and will focus on defining the problems behind the projects. We'll be asking the teams what they really want to solve and getting them to challenge the assumptions that they might be making. There will also be sessions to help teams generate ideas, develop their prototyping and testing skills, and help them better understand the impact their project could have across Wales.
We're glad to be taking the rest of our Digital Innovators' Network forward on this journey too. Our brilliant Network members will be able to offer alternative points of view, expertise from other sectors and to make connections that will create new opportunities.
The Network programme, created as part of the Digital Innovation Fund for Wales, has provided great opportunities for us to ask questions and make connections across public services in Wales. With the launch of the Accelerator we move forward into the next exciting phase of the Fund.
Each of our projects will be blogging throughout their experience and you'll be able to follow their progress over the course of the next few months.


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I understand there are two daemons (ntp and chrony, along with gpsd) that can be used to lock (fix) GPS (along with pps for precise time) in linux based Rpi. Is there have any other ways to lock a GPS with Rpi?
In case of ntp, it performs some adjustment complex computation to furnishing time which is not controllable. Therefore, I just want to get rid of it by using some other ways to lock time from GPS.
Any idea would be greatly appreciated.


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Love 'em or chop 'em up. Lofts are the wide open prairies of Manhattan real estate. Hollywood portrays them as home to cutting-edge artists or knife-wielding psychopaths. But in researching ''Loft'' (Monacelli Press, $50), Mayer Rus found that lofts actually belong ''to the full demographic range of people who have money.'' From a loft with a cargo body of an old truck for a bed to one with 3,000 white-lacquered square feet of furniture-free space, ''Loft,'' with photographs by Paul Warchol, exposes the raw verve of a much-envied archetype.Continue reading the main story
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2017 Ford Taurus Review, Specs, Price, Release Date – 2017 Ford Taurus is the new model of one of the most widely used Ford vehicles. This car is produced from 1986, and it is one of the oldest Ford vehicles which were regularly developed and offered in North America. This vehicle had a great deal of derivatives, from Mercury Sable which was the substantial performance version of this well-liked sedan, to front wheel drive Lincoln Continental which was depending on Taurus.
2017 Ford Taurus Review
There was also a Taurus SHO, which also served as the sportier model of unique Taurus. This sedan was highly influential for the complete American automotive market every single model established specific criteria when it relates to mid-size sedan design, performance and features. This sedan is the fourth finest selling Ford vehicle, just after F 150, Fiesta and Ford Escort. In four years through the nineties it was the very best offering car in U.s., but it later missing its title which was taken in excess of by Toyota Camry. This was considered to become a excellent reduction of American auto business, from the massive Japanese companies.
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2017 Ford Taurus Interior
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Disney Signature Chef Andrew Sutton, Anaheim, CA and Tyler Wiard, Culinary Director of Elway's, Denver, CO
Gold River, B.C. (April 21, 2014) — The Celebrity Chef Judges at this year's Skuna Bay Kentucky Derby Chef Challenge Final are no strangers to culinary competition. Chef Tyler Wiard, Culinary Director of Elway's in Colorado was a chef competitor in 2013's Top Chef Seattle while Chef Andrew Sutton, Disney Signature Chef in Anahaim, CA made it to the inaugural Skuna Bay Kentucky Derby Chef Challenge Final in 2013 before being edged out by winner Carlo Lamagna of Perennial Virant. This year both chefs, leaders in the culinary field, will be on the other side of the table, judging the efforts of the two finalists at this year's Kentucky Derby: Chefs Sarah Schafer of Irving Street Kitchen in Portland, OR and Edward Sura of Perennial Virant in Chicago, IL. Both Judges will also feature their own Skuna Bay Salmon creations at the Taste of Derby, the Kentucky Derby culinary event on May 1.
Original 28 Chef Competitors pared down to two: Edward Sura from Perennial Virant, Chicago, IL & Sarah Schafer from Irving Street Kitchen, Portland, OR
Gold River, B.C. (April 16, 2014) — The Finalists have been determined. After eight grueling first round competitions pitting 28 chefs followed by two Semi Final battles featuring the remaining eight chefs, the best two chefs emerged and will now travel to the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, KY to battle in the Final on April 30, 2014. Both finalists will also appear on behalf of Skuna Bay at the Taste of Derby, the Kentucky Derby culinary event on May 1st.
Winning the Eastern Semi Final competition on April 14,2014 at Sullivan University in Louisville, KY was Chef Edward Sura from legendary Chicago restaurant Perennial Virant. Chef Edward presented an almost perfect execution of seared Skuna Bay Salmon crusted with smoked and ground Bluegrass soy mash and home pickled baby corn relish. Chef Edward narrowly beat out other competitors Charles Vogt of Mussel Bar and Grill at Revel Hotel in Atlantic City; Alan Peet of Isabela's on Grandview in Pittsburgh and Alan Dancyger, chef at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in New York City.
Original 28 Chef Competitors Pared Down to 8: Two Kentucky Derby Chef Finalists to be Chosen April 14th in Louisville, April 15th in Los Angeles
Gold River, B.C. (April 10, 2014) — Eight grueling first round competitions pitted 28 chefs head to head in the kitchen, preparing their best Skuna Bay Salmon dish – for a chance to continue along the path to ultimately represent Skuna Bay Salmon at the Taste of Derby, the Kentucky Derby culinary experience in Louisville, KY on May 1, 2014. 8 chefs won to advance to the two semi-finals in Louisville on April 14 and Los Angeles on April 15.
The 8 semi-finalist chefs:
Sarah Schafer, Irving Street Kitchen, Portland, OR: Advanced at Seattle event held at Pike Place Market on April 2, 2014
Lon Symensma, ChoLon Bistro, Denver, CO: Advanced at Denver event held at Metro State University on March 24, 2014
After extensive deliberation, 28 chefs have been selected by the judges to compete in the cooking competition rounds of the Skuna Bay Chef Challenge - a chance to advance in a tournament cook off against each other to ultimately travel to Louisville and this year's Kentucky Derby.
Here are the chefs: In the Southwest region: Brian Howard from David Myer's Comme Ca in Las Vegas, NV; Jason Rivas of Southcoast Winery, Vineyard Rose in Murietta, CA; Oliver Wolf from the Rockwood Grill at JW Marriott in Palm Desert, Ca.
In the Northern California region: Tedd Romero, Alfredo Cortez, Ramiro Torres, Daniel Hamblett of Lucy at Bardessono Hotel, Yountville, CA
In the Pacific NW region: Sarah Schafer from Irving Street Kitchen, Portland, OR; Stephen Paulson, Hook & Plow, Seattle WA; Edmund Yee, P2B Bistro at Renaissance Hotel, Vancouver, B.C. and Varin Keokitvon, Fare Start, Seattle, WA.
Vancouver Island Craft Raised Salmon Featured by Chef Legends Ed Brown, Michael Kornick, James Beard Award Winning Chef Jennifer Jasinski Santa Monica Seafood's Patrick Glennon, Pastry Chef Tedd Romero
GOLD RIVER, BC (February 3, 2014)— Skuna Bay Salmon and five talented chefs from around America are to be featured at the historic James Beard House with the second annual "Salmon Seduction" dinner on February 6, 2014. The Vancouver Island Craft Raised Salmon will again be served at this special dinner by chefs representing some of the country's most well known culinary centers: Southern California, Chicago, Denver, Napa Valley and New York City. Plying their talents at this special dinner will be James Beard Award-winning Chef Jennifer Jasinski from Rioja, Bistro Vendôme and Euclid Hall in Denver; Chef Michael Kornick from MK in Chicago; Chef Ed Brown from Ed's Chowder House and Restaurant Associates in New York City. Also joining to provide his seafood culinary expertise is Santa Monica Seafood's own chef and top seafood expert Patrick "Paddy" Glennon. And providing a special dessert will be Pastry Chef Tedd Romero from Bardessono Hotel in Yountville, CA. And because of the Bardesson's location in Napa Valley, America's great wine producing region, selecting wines will be Sommelier Anani Lawson, also from Bardessono Hotel.


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Welcome to the Year 2 page
Download our termly letter below for lots of information about what we are learning and things that are happening in year 2.
Click on the Reading, Maths, English and Purple Mash links below for lots of fun online learning opportunities.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to see some of the great work we've been doing this term.
Click on Maths Games to play lots of fun maths games
Click here to practise your doubles and halves
Click on English to find links to plenty of helpful websites
Click on Purple Mash to explore, improve your skills and knowledge and have fun in lots of creative ways.
If you don't have your login details, speak to your class teacher
Take a look below at some of the great work year 2 have been doing this term


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This video documents the installation of Richard Artschwager's Blps on the High Line at Avenues and around the High Line, as well as the curator's info-session with the students. Artschwager passed away this weekend at the age of 89 – only days after his retrospective at the Whitney Museum came to a close. For decades, Artschwager's work has continued to influence people to see the world, think, and create art differently and this video serves to honour his legacy.
As part of his retrospective with the Whitney Museum this past Autumn, Artschwager placed his signature blps around the High Line in Chelsea – including two on the building of Avenues: The World School.
Please see our December/January issue of Aesthetica to see Richard Artschwager's installation featured in the 10 to See.


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At SumTotal, we work very hard to provide real, measurable business value to customers through our Talent Expansion® applications. As part of Skillsoft, we've been able to expand our shared vision to help customers cultivate high-performance cultures and meet the demands of the Learning Age
We are thrilled that industry experts and customers have recognized our ability to align technology with the most important needs driving today's market. The accolades awarded to SumTotal and Skillsoft in the past few months illustrate our continued dedication to innovate and deliver products and services that help customers achieve their business goals with HR technology.
Recent awards highlighting our work, as well as our customers, include:
Brandon Hall Group 2014 Excellence Awards: SumTotal and Praxair won Gold in the "Best in Talent Management Technology Implementations" category for Praxair's use of SumTotal Talent Expansion applications, and SumTotal and McAfee took Silver for "Best Use of Learning and Talent Technologies" for McAfee's use of SumTotal's learning and analytics in its sales kickoff training. Skillsoft was honored as well, with a Gold award for the "Best Use of Blended Learning" in its work for customer Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Elearning! Magazine "Best of Elearning!" Awards: Customers honored Skillsoft and SumTotal in multiple categories in Elearning! Magazine's "Best of Elearning!" awards, which are voted on by users. SumTotal was given an Award of Excellence for Best Learning Management System (LMS) for both SumTotal Maestro (cloud) and SumTotal Learn (enterprise). Skillsoft was the Category Winner in Leadership Content (Skillsoft Leadership Advantage) and given an Award of Excellence in IT Training (Skillsoft IT Certification), Soft Skills Content (Skillsoft Business Skills Catalog) and Outsourced Learning Services (Skillsoft Professional Services).
Hot Vendor in Ventana's 2014 Value Index for Total Compensation Management: Ventana Research named SumTotal a "Hot Vendor" in its 2014 Total Compensation Management Value Index. The report is a detailed evaluation of technology vendors that support total management of employee pay, an organization's largest controllable expense.
Chief Learning Officer Magazine's Learning in Practice Awards: Skillsoft earned an Excellence in Content Award (Silver) in Chief Learning Officer's Learning in Practice Awards for the quality of its content featured in the Welch Way Management Development Program.
Training Industry Top 20 Lists: Skillsoft was recognized in Training Industry's 2014 Top 20 Workforce Development Companies, Top 20 Learning Portal Companies and Top 20 IT Training Companies lists.
CIO Review's 20 Most Promising Education Tech Solution Providers: Skillsoft was included in CIO Review's list of the "20 Most Promising Education Tech Solution Providers," which featured the best solution and service providers offering technologies and services related to education.
Military Training Technology Top Simulation & Training Companies: Skillsoft's inclusion in the list of Top Simulation & Training Companies reinforces our commitment to providing technology that allows U.S. airmen, Marines, sailors, soldiers and Coast Guardsmen to train and rehearse for missions or prepare for deployment.
Business NH Magazine's Top 100 Private Companies Survey: Business NH Magazine named Skillsoft in its annual list of 100 New Hampshire businesses making significant contributions to the New Hampshire economy.


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Sure we need the academics in our world, I'm not questioning that. My question is more around whether this theory focused cohort can really teach our children how to apply years of infinite theory into practice, once they enter the workforce? Once they graduate, do our children have the confidence to truly immerse themselves into any working environment (physically, emotionally and intellectually)?
Rather than wrapping our children in cotton wool we should shift our focus on enabling our children to transition into our communities armed with more than just theory. We need to teach them how to apply all that knowledge into practice. To experiment, to have a go at being responsible for more than just completing their homework on time or acing a test.
So how does one develop a strong business mindset? That unpredictable grasp of supply and demand without some serious knowledge transfer from those who have failed and/or succeeded before us?
I am not ruling out a good education but I have certainly observed over the past 20 years that those who finish an apprenticeship are more likely to develop their interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, efficiency and customer focus as a result of being thrown into the thick of things through a practical hands on approach, rather than theorising what could, should, would or didn't happen.
Imagine if you had an entrepreneur as your teacher/mentor to guide you and transfer that wealth of knowledge acquired as a result of either failures or successes, as both are equally important lessons.
My only squabble with schools and universities is that they teach us to do much of the same though theoretical examples of how things should be done, to blend in with the majority. Whereas entrepreneurs teach us to push the boundaries, to think differently and become unique in our own way. This attribute creates strong survival instincts that go beyond theorising. This attribute delivers results so that you can improve in real time rather than speculate based on 'majority rules' and/or 'statistics'.
Schools and universities need to engage the services of successful entrepreneurs in order to truly prepare our up and coming leaders of the 21st century. To give them the confidence to make decisions regardless of success or failure.


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Our partnerships have empowered our services immensely, thus helping us satisfying our client needs. Over the past few years, we have made alliances with individuals and agencies providing services that best compliment ours. Our success is directly tied to our relationships. We have compiled a set of partnership programs for you.
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There are times when a you need a dedicated team working on your project with a long term collaboration and support available as the business scales up. This is where our associate partnership model comes in. As your associate partner, Infiny will be responsible for complete development and maintenance of your product. Infiny will be the "technical partner" that you can bank on. We will be interacting and helping your customers use and troubleshoot the system. We act as your technical team publicly and everything related to the technology of your business is handled by us so that you can focus on the other aspects of the game.
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This is best suited for products and companies who have a core business team experienced in sales and business development, but are lacking an expert software development team to handle the technical end of their operations. Infiny will be your technical partner and we will handle the whole project from conceptualization till the delivery. We will be anonymous in this scenario. We will not interact with the client. Our point of contact will be you. The ownership of the code will be yours. All the invoicing and billing will be made in your product name or company name.
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At Infiny, we are constantly looking out for more ways to enhance our range of services to our clients. We love to work with talented individuals and companies that offer services in relevant sectors which could be anywhere from Digital Marketing, Product Design, Explainer video making to Logo designing and many more. We enable a platform for you to showcase your services by either working with Infiny as our team or as co-branded partner.
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Still have time to spare? Step up to the St. Patrick's Day Parade, try a new beer or wine or just have a piece of Pi Day
Expos, Events, etc.
Around the World in 80 Beers - A Beer Lover's Extravaganza
An opportunity to discover new and exotic beers. 4-6 p.m. Sat. $30. 34 South B St., San Mateo. (800) 299-2894. www.aroundtheworldin80beers.com. PN
Art & Artifice Opening Celebration
San Francisco Performing Arts Library and Museum unveils its new identity and celebrates the new exhibition with wine and hors d'oeuvres. 6 p.m. Sat. $40-$50. Museum of Performance and Design, War Memorial Veterans Bldg., 401 Van Ness Ave. (415) 255-4800, Ext. 820. SF
Art Sale 12
The 12th annual art sale and live auction. Most works are $25 and up. Proceeds benefit the Lab. Previews 1-6 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Live auction 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. (auction begins at 7:30 p.m.). Sale continues 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Free during preview hours ($10-$25 sliding scale for Sat. live auction event). The Lab, 2948 16th St. (415) 864-8855. www.thelab.org. SF
Atomic Mom Fundraiser
A benefit for local film "Atomic Mom," M.T. Silvia's documentary about two mothers with very different experiences of the atom bomb. Featuring music by True Margrit, Blue Rabbit and Chula, comedy and a screening of excerpts from the film. 3-8 p.m. Sat. El Rio, 3158 Mission St. (415) 282-3325. www.atomicmom.org. SF
The Bay Area Arab Women's Conference
The Arab Cultural and Community Center presents a conference on Arab women's issues. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri. $10-$15. Silicon Valley Community Foundation, 2440 W.El Camino Real, suite 300, Mountain View. (415) 664-2200. PN
Berkeley High Jazz Program Fundraiser
A silent auction of dinners at Chez Panisse and other restaurants, ski weekends, a quilt and more items. Food and live music are provided. 3-6 p.m. Sun. Crowden Music Center, 1475 Rose St., Berkeley. (510) 559-2941. EB
Castro Neighborhood Emergency Response Team Training
The San Francisco Fire Department presents a training session for residents of the Castro to be self-sufficient in earthquake and other major disaster situations. Attendees must commit to two full-day sessions. Limited spaces for training. Call, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com go to Web site to register. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat. California Pacific Medical Center, Davies Campus, Castro and Duboce streets. (415) 970-2024. www.sfgov.org/sffdnert. SF
City Youth Now's Celebration and Silent Auction
The 58th annual event honoring outstanding youth in the San Francisco Juvenile Court System and state Senator John Burton. Master of ceremonies is Willie Brown. Proceeds benefit City Youth Now. 6:30 p.m. Fri. $125. Westin St. Francis Hotel, 335 Powell St. (415) 753-7576. www.cityyouthnow.org. SF
Crossroad Irish American Festival
An annual cultural arts and literary event that explores and celebrates the history of the Irish diaspora in America through performance, conversation and debate, music, film, readings, storytelling, theater, more. Call or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com the full schedule. Various venues. (415) 571-8948. www.irishamericancrossroads.org. SF
Elemental Interactions: Fire
An exploration of fire as a performative medium. Hosted by Crimson Rose, with members of the Flaming Lotus Girls, Dr. Paul Doherty and Vatra Amadzich. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. $10 donation. Burning Man Headquarters, 1900 Third St. (415) 626-1248. www.blackrockarts.org. SF
Extravaganza 2008: Mardi Gras - Let the Good Times Roll
The seventh annual Stone Bridge School benefit auction features a three-course dinner, local wines, music and dancing and auction. 5-11 p.m. Sat. $110. Meritage, 165 W. Napa St., Sonoma. (707) 252-5522. www.stonebridgeschool.org. NB
Fairfax Brewfest
The 13th annual event featuring beers from more than 15 craft and microbreweries, pub food and live music by the Tom Finch Group. 1-5 p.m. Sat. $25. Fairfax Pavilion, 142 Bolinas Rd., Fairfax. (415) 453-5928. www.fairfaxchamberofcommerce.org. NB
Gem Faire
Featuring more than 100 exhibitors of jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more. Also includes classes and demonstrations. Noon-7 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. $5. Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason. (503) 252-8300. www.gemfaire.com. SF
Haute Cureture
A fashion show benefiting the National Kidney Foundation. Featuring Cojo (Steven Cojocaru), red carpet fashion critic and kidney transplant recipient. 7 p.m. Thurs. $85. Mezzanine, 444 Jessie St. (415) 543-3303, Ext. 105. www.kidneynca.org. SF
Mark Twain Celebration Day
The Sit-Down Readers Theatre presents readings from Twain's works. 2 p.m. Sat. North Beach Branch Library, 2000 Mason St. (415) 274-0270. SF
Napa Valley Mustard Festival
More than 500 restaurants, caterers, wineries, mustard and gourmet companies, artists and sponsors will present their products. Go to Web site for details. Throughout Napa Valley. (707) 938-1133. www.mustardfestival.org. NB
Night School
Featuring music, beer from Lagunitas Brewing Co., DJs, art making, more. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak streets, Oakland. (510) 238-2200. EB
Nightlife Napa Valley
A wine-tasting event featuring wines from 50 member wineries of the Napa Valley Vinterns and hors d'oeuvres. Proceeds benefit Spark. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thurs. $40-$60. San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place. (415) 829-8068. www.sparksf.org. SF
ORT America El Camino Chapter
A luncheon and fashion show. Benefiting the ORT America's worldwide network of vocational schools. Noon Fri. $47. Marriott Hotel, 1770 S. Amphlett Blvd., San Mateo. (650) 259-7923. PN
Pigs & Pinot
The third annual fundraiser features a pairing of specially created pork dishes and Pinot Noir selections from Sonoma County vineyards. Proceeds benefit Share Our Strength and St. John's School in Healdsburg. 6:30-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat. Dry Creek Kitchen, 317 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. (707) 431-0330. NB
Queer Open Mike
Featuring Zuleikha Mahmood. 8 p.m. Fri. $1-$5. LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market St. (415) 865-5555. www.sfcenter.org. SF
Rhone Rangers Wine Tasting and Seminar
More than 140 wineries and artisan food producers with a silent auction, wine tasting and meeting the winemakers. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason. (800) 467-0163. SF
San Francisco Vintage Fashion Expo
Dealers' booths with clothing and accessories from the late 19th and 20th centuries. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. $10-$20. Nob Hill Masonic Center, 1111 California St. (707) 793-0773. www.vintageexpo.com. SF
She's Alive
Paintings and mixed-media works by Radio Active. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Space, 1141 Polk St. (415) 377-3325. www.spacegallerysf.com. SF
FREE St. Patrick's Day Parade
Irish dancing, pipers, floats, marching bands, more. All-day celebration at Civic Center features a family festival with music, food, children's activities, more. 11:30 a.m. Sat. Begins at Second and Market streets. (415) 675-9885. www.sfstpatricksdayparade.com. SF
13th Annual Collage des Cultures Africaines Festival
Featuring 30 musicians, dancers, acrobats and drummers with performances and workshops. For complete details, call or go to Web site. Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice St., Oakland. (510) 733-1077. www.diamanocoura.org. EB
20th Anniversary of Pi Day
A celebration of Pi Day, an international holiday, born at the Exploratorium and created by physicist Larry Shaw. Featuring pi-related rites and ritual food. 1-3:30 p.m. Fri. Exploratorium, Palace of Fine Arts, 3601 Lyon St. (415) 563-7337. SF
Une Soiree Francaise
Merola Opera Program's spring gala benefit featuring a cocktail reception, silent auction, three-course dinner, live music and dancing. Presented in memory of Merola co-founder James Schwabacher and French opera singer Regine Crespin. 6:30 p.m. Sat. $350-$1000. Four Seasons Hotel, 757 Market St. (415) 633-3000. www.merola.org. SF
What Do the Women Say?
An evening of poetry and performance by and about women from the Middle East. 8 p.m. Fri. $10-$12. La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 849-2568. www.lapena.org. EB
Young Professionals International Forum - Spring Reception
A reception for people interested in world affairs. 6 p.m. Thurs. $10-$20. World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter St. (415) 293-4600. www.itsyourworld.org. SF


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Short-term promotions should help better the placement ranking of your online store. When you offer a really great deal, you can even "buy" PageRank because other sites offering deals will want to link to your very attractive offer. This would be similar to a retail store selling an item for a loss in order to increase business at a later time.
An FAQ page is a great way to familiarize people with your products. Be truthful in your questions and answers, but portray your business in the best possible light. Although you will be promoting your product, the FAQ section should not seem like an advertisement.
Email is a very important factor in communicating with your potential clients. Make sure these emails contain interesting information. Your subscribers want to feel like you're sharing valuable information with them, not spam. By sending customers newsletters, you can stay in touch with them after they have left you site, thus, making them feel appreciated.
Video marketing is a wonderful way to advertise your business. Sometimes there is no better way to grab a customer's attention than by posting a compelling video about your product. Sharing these videos should be easy thanks to social networks and blogs.
Cell Phone
You can use your cell phone as a work phone too, just ask your cell carrier if they can give you another number that will route to your cell phone. Getting a number isn't difficult, so make the time to do it.
If you are promoting your small business through online marketing, make sure to pay close attention to the type of information you are providing consumers. Aim to have content that is worthwhile and unique. You want to ensure that visitors to your site are informed regarding what your business is all about and keeping the content of the site updated will encourage them to come back to your site.
Be active on the major social media networks to increase your customer base. Set up a fan page on Facebook so that your customers can leave feedback, get news, and connect with each other. This can dramatically increase your online visibility. A good site that will let you have interaction with customers is Twitter.
Descriptive text and instant gratification offers within advertisements are very effective to increase sales. Place the emphasis on the speed and alacrity with which customers will receive their order. Doing this means you will have quicker downloads and a more efficient checkout system.
Consider that the appearance of your business website is as vital to your business as a brick and mortar store's appearance is. Testing your links, images, ads and checkout process for errors can avoid upsetting visitors. Customers visiting a physical store will be irritated with breakdowns that slow down their shopping. At an online store, customers will have even less patience and are more likely to abandon their purchases if they encounter bugs.
One way to build a reputation as a credible business is by selling advertising spaces on your page to other vetted businesses in your market. Visitors will see these familiar and trusted names on your site and have a tendency toward association, giving you the benefit of the doubt as well as a favorable customer image. This will drive customers to your site and they will think of it as more than just a store.
If you are able to get your potential customers to connect to your products directly you will definitely have an increase in clients. Try to let the visitor in on how much your product or service would make their life better. Make your advertisement like the customer is already enjoying all the benefits of your product.
Make sure you are very knowledgeable about the content on your site. This helps establish credibility if you have true, relevant content.
Whether you're writing content for your website or for messages delivered via email, use plenty of headlines. Headlines should contain catch phrases and showcase the items for are offering. In fact, the idea is to grab the visitor's attention, so to that end it doesn't have to be a headline in the classical sense. You could add a cool graphic image. Many times visitors consider graphics more professional than headlines.
After learning more about online marketing campaigns, you can find ways to use this knowledge in your business. With a little effort and patience, the steps you take through affiliate marketing are sure to lead to a more successful business.
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Because Real Really is Awesome
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It's sort of been my mantra here on the webhome.
Because Real Is Awesome.
It's why I do what I do.
The Nolte Fam is about as real as it gets.
I know I'm not the only one who feels this way about them.
I can see it in their friends.
I can see it in the way they look at each other.
They are raising children with open arms and hearts full of love.
In the very best way.
I am happy to call them friends.


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Wall Street
Wall Street is a street in Lower Manhattan. It runs east from Broadway to South Street on the East River, through the historical center of the Financial District. It is the first permanent home of the New York Stock Exchange; over time Wall Street became the name of the surrounding geographic neighborhood. Wall Street is also shorthand for the "influential financial interests" of the American financial industry, which is centered in the New York City area. Several major U.S. stock and other exchanges remain headquartered on Wall Street and in the Financial District, including the NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX, NYMEX, and NYBOT.
Directions to Wall Street:
Directions to Wall Street:
- Take the downtown #1 train
- Transfer at the 96th Street Station
- Take the downtown #2 or #3 train
- Get off at the Wall Street Station


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Even greener alternative: Energy from algae
Oil is running out, but biofuels guru Jonathan Trent says algae is an alternative that can produce oil while cleaning wastewater – and feeding us too
See more in our gallery: "Six of the best biofuels"
BEFORE we run out of fossil oil, we will thoroughly tap the sea floor, find and frack wells wherever they may be, and excavate and extract the most recalcitrant of oil shales. In so doing, we will fuel our lifestyle for a few more decades at the cost of releasing vast amounts of carbon dioxide, adding to global warming, melting ice caps, raising sea levels, acidifying oceans – and setting course for a future for which there are few optimistic scenarios.
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Look her up on YouTube and there's not much that comes up. But I used to watch her 1991 Pan Am Games floor routine obsessively. I even mimicked her dance style and skills and threw them into my own sad little optional routine.
The 1991 Pan Am games featured, for the Americans, the second-string gals who wouldn't be going on to the World Championships in Indianapolis that year. Still, they tore up the competition and the winner, Stephanie Woods, went on to a great career at Alabama (Roll Tide). The competition was held in Cuba and the audience, most of whom had probably never seen a gymnastics meet before, cheered and screamed and booed like they were at a football game.
Now's the time to insert my usual disclaimer: I'm explaining this all from memory. Google it and let me know if I've got my facts mixed up. I'm here for nostalgia, not journalistic integrity.
Back to Romina Plataroti. She's now a sports psychologist or some such. But it's definitely worth checking out her claim to fame: a really excellent, dramatic floor routine. To do that, you have to go to 0:40 in this clip:
For the record, I also really enjoy how her leotard looks like a swampy-fingered monster claw is grabbing her from behind.


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Philippe Topart, Guillaume Becouarn, 2017, 'The single anastomosis duodenal switch modifications: a review of the current literature on outcomes', Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, vol. 13, no. 8, pp. 1306-1312
Hamzeh M. Halawani, Fernando Bonanni, Abraham Betancourt, Gintaras Antanavicius, 2017, 'Conversion of failed Roux-en-Y gastric bypass to biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch: outcomes of 9 case series', Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, vol. 13, no. 8, pp. 1272-1277
Anna Laurenius, Malin Werling, Carel W. le Roux, Lars Fändriks, Torsten Olbers, 2017, 'Dumping symptoms is triggered by fat as well as carbohydrates in patients operated with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass', Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, vol. 13, no. 7, pp. 1159-1164
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text: Furries (adults who wear animal costumes, some of which have sex while wearing said costumes) are big fans of Tony The Tiger. Tony The Tiger's Twitter account has been getting raunchy messages from horny furries for a long time. Well, Tony The Tiger has officially banned all furries from contacting him via Twitter. Sorry furries, time to go find another mascot to bother.


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Sony closed their press conference with some amazing in-game, realtime footage from Killzone 2. The video showed an intro sequence of soldiers flying into hot landing zone and tons of gun fights and explosions.
The game seamlessly went from cutscene to gameplay and it looked really good doing it. Some sounds were missing, unfortunately, like gun sounds and explosions.
The graphics certainly looked top-notch and will give a lot of games a run for their money. This is going to be one of Sony's flagship titles and hopefully they can pull it together for a great game. Great graphics only go so far and the gameplay is what will be put to the test.
Neither killzone 2 or MGS4 look as good as gears of war which is old news now lol. im not saying it look bad because its looking great just not as good as gears or call of duty 4 and dont even bother comparing this to crysis. I really do hope it plays well.
Well done to sony tho for getting UT3 and Haze as timed exclusives.
But unfortunalty for you sonyfanboys this can only mean that the 360 version of these two games will be better, disagree and cry all you want but with competition from bioshock, mass effect, halo 3 and call of duty 4, epic games and free radical are going to have to do something extra with both games if they hope to sell any copies on the 360.
a halo console and disney download lol
its all about the games?????????
where my halo book bag at


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Jambo! (And also, hola). In case you don't stalk me on social media (and you should), my current status is meandering around Medellín and the Antioquia region.
If you are a trendy Netflix viewer, you may know Medellín from popular drug cartel drama, Narcos. However, since the 80's and 90's, the city has really cleaned up, and I actually feel pretty safe here.
Some things that make me feel less safe than walking around Medellín include driving on I-95 to Brickell, getting my eyebrows waxed by a new person, and opening DMs from randos (bye!).
To be clear, Medellín is not Beverly Hills…Are there people surviving on less than $1 USD per day, and will they likely assault you for cash? Yes. Should you bring your Prada sunglasses, iPhone 6S+, and Gucci bag? No (but there is the option to buy approximately 72 different varieties of fake Gucci hats near the San Antonio metro station #fashionputitallonme). Does it help to speak Spanish, but to generally be quiet in public unless necessary, as not to advertise your gringa accent? Yup.
Basically, if you are not a loud ~American idiot~, you will likely be fine in Medellín. Or not…sometimes things happen. But frankly, you can get robbed/assaulted/killed anywhere.
That said, if you do manage to avoid death, as an Americana/o in Medellín, you can truly be livingggg. The dollar is really strong right now against the Colombian peso. Today, I had a small ice cream for 1,000 pesos, or 30 cents. My birthday dinner at one of Medellín's trendiest restaurants, Lucía, was 33,000 pesos, or just under $10. None of the Ubers which I've taken have been more than $3USD, and the hour long ride to the airport is about 65,000 pesos, or $19USD.
Tomorrow will be my biggest splurge, as (BALLER ALERT *Tyga voice*) I've hired a private driver for 12 hours to bring me to Guatapé, at a cost of $74USD. On an average day here, you REALLY have to try to spend more than $50USD.
So, why should you venture to this very budget-friendly land? Here are a couple of my highlights thus far:
1) Metrocable
Probably the most iconic image of post-Escobar Medellín would be the Metrocable. This cable car system serves as transport for the city's more economically disadvantaged residents, providing them with a safe and free route from the city center, up toward the higher parts of the mountain.
[Metrocable from La Aurora]
Today, I took the Metrocable to La Aurora in Comuna 13. Ironic, because yesterday, I heard some Nike-clad American bros talking about it loudly on the train, and thought they were really dumb to consider going there. But today, I was just hopping on random Metros to see different parts of the city, and ended up on one headed there, and decided to stay and check it out, due to my newfound obsession with cable cars.
Comuna 13 is probably the most dangerous neighborhood in Medellín, so I opted to stay in the cable car and didn't get out of it to explore, but I enjoyed the ride for about 20 minutes or so there, and another 20 minutes back, to the San Javier Metro station.
The Comuna 13 neighborhood is known for gang/paramilitary/cartel violence, but during the day, it just seemed like any other low-income area… Kids playing soccer and basketball outside, various livestock wandering about, tin roofs emblazoned with graffiti, tíos on the street blasting J. Balvin and Maluma.
It was similar to the view from the safer Metrocable route which I took yesterday to…
2) Park Arví
As mentioned before, something about traveling tends to put me in a #naturebetch mode. So, I strapped on some sneakers and took the Metro, then Metrocable, to Park Arví, about an hour away from my Airbnb in Envigado.
The Metrocable ride itself was probably 35 minutes, and sín dudas, was the prettiest cable car ride I've yet experienced. We flew over the entire city, set in the flat land between the mountains, then floated over miles of trees, surrounded by lush mountains. It was spectacular.
[Thoreau endorsed momentz]
Once at the park, there were a handful of stands selling fresh fruit, drinks, fried foods and local crafts, specifically giant dreamcatchers. I bought some cool fruits and also admission to a 1.5 hour guided tour in Spanish (3,000 pesos, or 89 cents!).
There were children in our tour group, so the pace was a little slower than I would've preferred, and the forest landscape was similar to ones in Connecticut, where I grew up. It wasn't an exotic trek through an Amazon-style jungle, but it was beautiful.
[I literally did hug a tree at one point in this ~journey~]
My guide was super sweet and passionate about nature. She even showed me where to find an all-vegetarian restaurant after the tour (and also offered to set me up with some hot policemen). Lovezzzz Lina ❤
3) Parque Lleras
Unlike Park Arví, Parque Lleras isn't really an actual nature park, but probably the most ~trendy~ neighborhood in Medellín. It is still pretty humble, compared to what we would consider a trendy neighborhood in the U.S., or even compared to somewhere like Palermo in Bs As.
[At a non-sexist establishment]
For example, some of the top attractions are Hooters and a Harley Davidson store or restaurant (not sure which). That said, there are also some very cool coffee shops, juice places, boutiques, and tattoo stores. I randomly ended up spending my evening at the latter, with a Miami friend who coincidentally was in the city too, to get a bunch of new tatz from a renowned Medellín artist. Parque Lleras was a cool and laidback environment to chill in, and grab pizza with new tattoo artist friends.
[Graining on that wood, as per usual]
I also celebrated my birthday in the barrio, at probably the only ~boutique~ hotel in the entire city, Hotel Charlee. I semi-crashed a Google party (thanks guys!) and enjoyed the amazing views from the rooftop.
[Area near the ~wash room~]
Caveat regarding the aforementioned hotel: the front desk staff at the hotel is rude AF and act so annoyed when you ask them questions. So, I probably wouldn't stay here, especially because you can rent a baller Airbnb with a friendly host for $22USD per night, as I did. But the restaurant (Lucía) is great, the bathrooms are sick, the security is top notch, and the rooftop is sublime.


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Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a 20-year-old man accused of pointing a gun at people and sparking a fight that led to a brawl in North Weymouth.
Thomas Fenton, a Weymouth resident, faces multiple counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, both for pointing a gun and striking someone with a hammer. Police are unsure whether the gun Fenton pointed was real.
The conflict reportedly started at the carnival at Weymouth High School on Friday night. Police say Fenton threatened to stab someone with a dart used in a carnival games.
Later that night, Fenton allegedly pointed a gun out a car window at another car in Weymouth.
At about 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Fenton and friends became involved in a fight with another group on Merryknoll Road in North Weymouth, police said.
Although pipes, baseball bats and hammers were used in the fight, no one required medical attention afterward. Most of the participants had fled by the time police arrived.


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As we've shared with you numerous times, the toxins that our bodies come into contact with on a daily basis- just from personal care products alone- is staggering. And while chemicals might make life a little bit more convenient "they're a major contributor to ill health, costing the U.S. more than $340 billion each year in health care costs and lost productivity. Impaired brain development, lower IQs, behavior problems, infertility, birth defects, obesity, diabetes, uterine fibroids, endometriosis and precocious puberty are just a sampling of the many health problems linked to exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)."1
So, whenever possible, it's great if we can lessen our toxic load. And one of the easiest ways to do that is to watch what we put directly on our skin- like shaving cream (and cosmetics- see the videos below).
Now I know not everyone has the time. And for those of you who don't, there are small shop sellers all over Etsy who make shaving cream. (Although, in all my research on the topic, I discovered that most recipes revolved around some number of oils like Shea, coconut, almond, etc…and since that's the case you could also just use my wonderful CBD skin serum, which would allow the razor to glide easily and be of benefit to your skin.) But for those of you who enjoy creating, check out the video I found below:
Just remember, it will last longer if you keep it dry so use dry hands or a scoop. And, oils will make the shower/tub floor slippery so be careful when getting in and out.
Also, if you are looking for a shaving cream with a bit more lather, check out this video here:
Also, check out the helpful videos about the dangers of conventional makeup- including the big name brands!


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FAQ stands for Frequently Asked Questions. Thus, the following is a list of questions frequently asked in the game, along with their answers.
Read this article; you might learn something.
Common Questions
- I'm new, what do I do?
- Read the Beginners Guide
- What are tokens used for?
- Tokens are part of cart racing.
- How do I get in a gang?
- You can apply to a gang or be invited.
- City -> Gangs Alley -> List Known Gangs -> (Gang) -> Apply
- You will receive a news message letting you know if you have been accepted or denied to a gang. Generally, you do not want to mail gang leadership daily to ask about your application status. It would be reasonable after a few days to a week to send a message asking the status, although your results may vary gang to gang.
- City -> Gangs Alley -> List Known Gangs -> (Gang) -> Apply
- Post in the "Want to join a gang?" or "Touring Thread" threads on the Gang Chatter Board.
- What do rats do?
- Check the Rats page.
- I have a question that isn't answered anywhere in the Tutorial. What do I do?
- Post in the Information Desk Board People should be able to help you there.
- Why does everyone react negatively to me on the message boards and in mails?
- Make sure that you use real words and you make an attempt to sound like an intelligent human being. If your message board comments and mails sound like the following, you need to change your ways.
Questions You Shouldn't Ask
- CORRECT: I'm still confused after reading the tutorial. Exactly how are tokens used?
- CORRECT: I'm looking to join a gang. I've already submitted an application but I still have not heard anything. I was wondering if it seems likely that I will be able to join your gang.
- WRONG: Can you give me some money!?!?!
- CORRECT: (You should have said nothing. Earn your money through real Begging.)
Noob Questions
As a reward for reading through the FAQ, here are some Chat dialogs documenting questions that no one should have really asked, along with some snarky replies. Some are quite funny.
The names have been edited to protect the innocent. However, the noob players are always designated as Hobo N or a variation of that.
Please don't be Hobo N. For the love of God, please.
Hobo N: fuck how do i play
Hobo V: no shit.
Hobo L: engrish prease
Hobo V: bramm ^^^click
Hobo V: nn*
Hobo V: yo lax
Hobo N: fuck u all
Hobo V:
Hobo F: No, fuck YOU all.
Hobo L: Hmm. Good way to get advice
Hobo L: nipple hair
Hobo V: asswipe for the lose.
Hobo K:
Hobo K: Hey lovers.
Hobo L: Level: 1 Money: $10 = Phail.
Hobo V: <~~will maintain my status as an arrogant asshole who refuses to help noobs
Hobo N: do you guys know how much points go for on the points market?
Hobo V: Hobo N, how about looking for yourself?
Hobo P: Hobo N, go look, but around 160k last time i checked
Hobo V: did that thought ever cross your synapses???
Hobo N: oh, just wondering
Hobo V: christ....it's two clicks
Hobo N: I ate a Double-Double an hour ago and I still have 100 awake.
Hobo V: idiot, you're wasting your double double
Hobo N: I had 0 awake.
Hobo V: this is why you should read the tutorial
Hobo N1: Hello I am new to the game .. Already I cree account and logging me as I start playing? Help
Hobo S: hit this blue button ^^
Hobo S: ya
Hobo N1: Hobo S
Hobo N1: hablas español?
Hobo A: Hai hobos
Hobo V: Read the Tutorial. It can answer 99% of any questions you might have.
Hobo S: no
Hobo N1: Ya me loguee Hobo S como hago para entrar a jugar? help
Hobo N2: SEND ME SOME MONET
Hobo N2: y
Hobo S: but it doesnt help if you cant read english
Hobo V: monet, like the painter?
Hobo N2: MONEY
Hobo S: You transferred Hobo N2 10 Monet's
Hobo S: ebay those bitches, they are worth money
Hobo N1: As I come to play?
Hobo V: Hobo N2, perhaps mailing andy will net you some money
Hobo S: no habla espanol
Hobo V: not get, net
Hobo S: sorry
Hobo N1: Hobo S me estas hablando en español ^^
Hobo N1: como hago para entrar a jugar?
Hobo S: haha NO HABLA ESPANOL
Hobo S: what does that mean
Hobo V: Hobo N1, click ths for help. <~~~click
Hobo S: I DONT SPEAK SPANISH
Hobo V: that is the help guide.
Hobo V: fuck you too
Hobo S: hahha
Hobo S: HOLY SHIT
Hobo V: even when i try to be helpful
Hobo N1: can any1 help me how the fuck do u fite!!!!!!!!!
Hobo AX: anyone thats bored should go to my profile and comment my new tattoo picture
Hobo HD: >You're kidding me! I ain't sellin' my cans for 521 lousy dollars!
Hobo V: Hobo N1, read the dictionary, and then read the tutorial
Hobo J: oh shit dont go off on him Hobo V
Hobo AX: Hobo N1 go to "battle" while your alive and attack hobos around your level
* Hobo HD goes in a corner and cries at the failure *
Hobo PE: lol@Hobo HD
Hobo N1: i tried attackin but it jus saiz alode of shit about wat happens
Hobo N1: Hobo V shut the fuck up im not talkin to u
Hobo V: Hobo N1..USE A FUCKING QUESTION MARK!
Hobo N2: i need to rest and have no cart wat do i do?
Hobo V: u is a letter. don't be incompetent.
Hobo N2: hi
Hobo V: Wat is an Ethiopian dish.
Hobo N2: hi
Hobo P: Hobo N1, i guess you skipped education and went straight to mugging?
Hobo N1: ure mum was incomplete last nite
Hobo N2: hi
Hobo V: read the tutorial
Hobo T: wut u mene?
Hobo N1: no i went straight to shagin ure mum
Hobo H: Hobo V, your mom was incomplete?
Hobo C: Hobo N1, I don't check it every second of the day. It might take a while for me to respond.
Hobo I: noi c u lol
Hobo V: i didn't say incomplete...i said INCOMPETENT