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Discussion in 'football' started by Lord Camomile, Oct 8, 2016.
Pointless qualifying if you do feck all once you get there!
When you say "knockout football", you are only including knockout stages, but group stages are also part of knockout football. It really needs the full context including those knockout stages.
1968: only 4 sides qualified for Euro 68 and England were one of them, but lost their semi-final match.
1970: England beat Romania and Czechoslovakia in the group stage before losing to West Germany in the quarter-final
1972, 74, 76, 78: failed to qualify for any of these tournaments
1980: England one of only 8 sides to actually qualify. They actually beat Spain but drew with the finalists Belgium and lost to Italy.
1982: Beat France, Czechoslovakia and Kuwait, but drew with West Germany and Spain.
1984: failed to qualify
1986: Beat Poland as well as Paraguay, but lost a hell of a match against Argentina in the quarter final.
1988: Nightmare loss of 3 out of 3!
1990: Also beat Egypt in the group stage. Lost to eventual winners West Germany.
1992: Eugh (although the Swedish side England lost to would go on to be semi-finalists in the 1994 world cup)
1994: didn't qualify
1996: Beat Scotland and Holland in the group stages
1998: Beat Tunisia and Columbia in the group stages
2000: Beat Germany in the group stage
2002: Also beat Argentina in the group stage.
2004: Beat Switzerland and Croatia in the group stage
2006: Also Beat Paraguay and Trinidad & Tobago in the group stage
2008: didn't qualify
2010: Terrible!
2012: Beat Sweden and Ukraine in the group stages
2014: Also terrible!
2016: Beat Wales in the group stages
So in total, that's 7 tournaments not qualified for (including back when tournaments were much smaller in size). Of the 19 tournaments qualified for, they have won 21 group games as well as 6 full knockout games. That's not such a bad record -- per tournament qualified for, about 1 win per group stage and progressing beyond the first knockout stage every three tournaments. Also, the Euros were only 4 teams before 1980 and only 8 teams before 1996, so it was really hard to win any games -- let along knockout ones -- back then.
Don't knock it 'till you've tried it.
We did and we did quite well.
So for England that's an average of 21/19 group matches win @ 1.1, and 6/19 @ 0.3.
Wales 2/1 @ 2 and 2/1 @2
Not bad at all.
I've just realised you're comparing our WC record to your single Euros qualification, a tournament in which we beat you.
*polite applause*
Yep, Wales did very nicely in 2016. It was lovely to see. Well done to all concerned.
Don't worry. I realise that as you qualifies undefeated you are far and away the overwhelming favourites for the World Cup next year.
Wait, hang on, what the fuck are you referring to?!
In your single European Championships you won four games, not two, and at your single World Cup appearance in '58 (trading on past glories ) you won one match, which again isn't two
It's a marathon not a sprint!
Arguably more favourite than a team who has yet to qualify.
Tournaments since 1966, comparing like with like.
Oh right, sorry, I forgot you were taking the somewhat convoluted "only games in knockout stages" approach.
If you want to do it on stats, it's also worth throwing in there England's 73% qualification rate versus Wales' 4% qualification rate.
Alternatively, you could say that England's win rate in tournament finals is 1.04 (i.e. 27/26) whereas Wales's win rate is .15 (i.e. 4/26).
I wouldn't waste your time we did all this a year ago when I said England are the best team in Britain. Naturally I did win that argument though
So the impeccable Welsh record in knockout football at major tournaments since 1966 will remain untarnished then.
Silver linings etc.
Infinite win ratio.
Spain in 1996 was a draw, technically, though England progressed.
1927 s gone a bit quiet
Wales players celebrate wildly as England crash out of Euro 2016
he who laughs last laughs longest.
That's not the last laugh though is it?
(Come on Aus btw)
Aye. I'd like Wales to have qualified and they were fantastic in 2016 - a proper team, better than the sum of their parts and all that. But still...
No it's not the last laugh. I'll laugh at them again no doubt.
It's like watching your little brother nail his first bmx jump over a bin, but then smash his face into the handlebars and ride into a hedge.
You sympathise, but only after you've finished pissing yourself
Textbook Tim Cahill.
That was his millionth headed goal. That free kick at the end though...
Presumably everyone here is aware of David Squires, and knows where the Guardian can be found online. This week, England and Bladerunner.
I had the pleasure of watching Tim score some wonderful headed goals for Millwall. He had some leap on him.
I expect he's looking forward to whatever south american team of midgets they get in the next qualifier.
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These were the words of Director of Tourism Pilar Bush at a special presentation in New York to outline the importance of and marketing efforts for the route, which had its inaugural flight to New York 23 June.
One of every four visitors to the Cayman Islands comes from the North East United States and specifically the tri-state area, she said.
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VP Commercial with Cayman Airways John Wrightington said there's a strong potential market out of New York, a strong revenue base, because the market share is going to be very high and a lower cost structure. He said that when you fly a flight like NY to Cayman costs drop because it's a longer route and all of the costs get spread over a broader number of hours.
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'Normally when you go into a new market like New York you can't assume you're going to carry your full market potential in your first month. It just doesn't happen like that. It takes a significant amount of consistent advertising over a longer period of time before you end up getting your market share. Well ironically we got it in the first month, so that's good.'
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DoT's US advertising agency, Chowder Inc. partner Kim Ketchell said they wanted to make sure that people knew there was non-stop service out of New York, but they had to recognise that the Cayman Airways flight in and of itself wasn't motivating; what was motivating was the destination.
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Creative considerations for the advertising were to use visually stunning imagery and to tie the graphic look as close as possible to the destination advertising, but bringing in the airline also.
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Agatha Capacchione of Missy Farren Associates, DoT's US public relations agency, said the long term goal is to maintain the aggressive positioning of Cayman Airways in key messaging for the Cayman Islands.
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Step 3: Begin fermentation
Add 3 quarts of water to your glass container. Once the sweet tea mixture has cooled to room temperature, add it to the glass container. You now have 1 gallon of liquid.
Cut open the plastic pouch containing the SCOBY and the starter liquid. Pour all of the liquid and the SCOBY into the fermenter.
Cover the top of the jar with two layers of muslin. Secure with a rubber band.
Place the jar in a warm location, ideally between 72 and 80 degrees, but away from direct sunlight. Allow the jar to sit undisturbed for seven days.
Pitfalls: Fermentation requires an exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Do not try to cover with a hard lid, and do not leave it open to contaminants. Muslin really is an essential part of the brewing process. Do not put the jar near bread or other products that mold easily. We've successfully brewed at temperatures below 72 degrees, so don't fret too much as long as you're above 68 degrees.
Step 4: Sample!
Your SCOBY will grow to cover the surface of the liquid. This is fun to watch. After seven days, you're ready to remove the muslin (temporarily) and taste your kombucha. You can use a clean spoon, a straw, a turkey baster or whatever works for you to grab some of the liquid. If it tastes too sweet, you should replace the muslin and allow the tea to ferment longer. The flavor should have some tartness and be slightly sweet, but the ratio of tart to sweet is a matter of personal taste.
Pitfalls: During our first two batches, a fuzzy green mold formed on the top of our SCOBY. This is not normal or healthy, and we had to ditch the whole batch along with the SCOBY. Brown coloration is normal, it's just the tea coloring it. Generally, a healthy SCOBY should be shiny and mostly milky white. Also, if you leave it to ferment too long, the kombucha will essentially turn into vinegar. If that happens, all is not lost. Remove as much of the liquid as possible (you can use it in the same way as vinegar if you like), and if your SCOBY still looks healthy, you should be able to make another batch from it.
Step 5: Bottle
When the kombucha reaches the flavor you prefer, transfer most of the tea to another vessel, using the siphon. To use the siphon, first attach the tubing to the inner tube of the siphon. Then place the end of the long stick into the jar until it reaches the bottom. Pull the inner tube up to begin the flow of liquid. To stop it, take the siphon out of the liquid.
Leave enough liquid in the jar to cover the SCOBY, which will keep it alive until your next batch.
I usually brew some tea before I start bottling, and by the time I'm finished, I'm ready to add the sweetened tea and water to the SCOBY and starter liquid, which starts the whole process all over again.
You can choose to drink the kombucha as is, or go to the next step, which is my favorite.
Step 6: Flavor the tea
Fruits, spices and extracts can be added to a swingtop bottle, which you then fill with the finished kombucha. Residual sugars and any sugars in your additions will cause a secondary fermentation, which will give the kombucha a little effervescence. For proper flavoring and carbonation, leave the flavored kombucha in bottles at room temperature for another two to four days. Refrigerate and enjoy.
Feel free to experiment with any flavors you like, but these are a few that we have enjoyed.
Strawberry basil: Add a few tablespoons of strawberry puree and a few basil leaves to each 1-quart bottle before secondary fermentation.
Pineapple coconut: Add a few tablespoons of pineapple juice and a few drops of pure coconut extract to each 1-quart bottle before secondary fermentation.
Lemongrass lime: Add a few tablespoons of lime juice and a stalk of bruised lemongrass to each 1-quart bottle before secondary fermentation.
Lemon ginger: Add a few tablespoons of lemon and a teaspoon of finely grated ginger to each 1-quart bottle before secondary fermentation.


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Cops have a difficult job enforcing laws and keeping the peace. Sometimes they have to use humour to let off a little steam.
That, we assume, is the reason why the York Regional Police tweeted a bizarre video Monday that showed an alternative method for peeling a banana.
Ever tried peeling a banana from the bottom up? It's actually easier and causes less damage to the banana. Give it a try. #openmindedmonday— York Regional Police (@YRP) July 7, 2014
The video came up after spokesperson Const. Andy Pattenden noticed an officer unraveling the delicious fruit in precisely this manner, The National Post reported.
"You see, us police officers are highly trained investigators and even the little things catch our attention," he told the newspaper.
Pattenden added that the tweet came as part of "#openmindedmonday," a hashtag the force appears to have created itself. It's an occasion for officers to try and take a different look at "things that we might do every day."
It's only the latest in a series of light-hearted posts the York Regional Police have posted to their social media stream.
This, for example, was posted to warn people about engaging in duels.
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WARNING: If you don't want to read about anything that might offend you, then go watch cat videos on Youtube or update your Facebook page or go play with your pet bird or something.
Did you leave yet? Oh, you're still here. Poor you.
I am doing this new thing where I am trying to read a bunch of books I have been hoarding. I have not read these books primarily because:
a. I am lazy
b. I am too busy doing other shit such as writing my own stuff for my own amusement and trying to produce a manga
c. I play too many video games
So in an effort to stop myself from showing up on the TV show "Hoarders" I have concocted a plan to rid myself of these bothersome books. Fahrenheit 451 style. I'm going to burn them.
But first I guess I'll read them. And memorize them. In case in a future lifetime, some poor soul wants to hear the story of Cassie Wright, who intends to break the record of the world's largest gang bang. "Well, sonny, sit down here by the fire and I will tell you this wondrous tale..."
The first book on my randomly chosen list is a book I just bought a week ago at the local Book Off (discount book chain in Japan). It was only 300 yen, so it was quite a buy! I am a pretty big fan of the author, Chuck Palahnuik, best known for Fight Club and Choke, both of which were made into movies of varying popularity. I have yet to read a book of his I didn't like, so I picked it up.
Snuff. The title itself kind of draws me into the old world of standing next to the dirty curtain of my local video store, peaking through to see if I could catch a glimpse of "something nasty." You know the place. And you know you looked. Maybe you even went in there. You did? Wow, gross. Well, with a world so slathered with death and porn, it is surprising more books like this haven't been written. And this book is literally about death and porn.
I have decided to not really review the books I am reading but just list some stuff that I thought was interesting or cool that happened. So there are mild spoilers ahead.
1. Lots of fake tan
2. Buffet of greasy snacks also caked in fake tan fingerprints
3. Various anecdotes about people throughout history that killed themselves or died in pursuit of some ideal version of themselves. The most interesting was a tale about Messalina, some Roman empress who moonlit as a whore just because she was a whore.
4. Marilyn Monroe liked to use the name Zelda Zonk to try to appear normal. Huh?
5. About everything you could imagine being said about graphic sex is mentioned. "But what about...?" Yes, that is mentioned too. "Even...?" Yep.
6. The phrase "pink ghost."
7. Ever wonder what porn actors and actresses think about? Now is your chance, I guess.
In closing, this normally isn't subject matter I am so much interested in, but Palahniuk weaves together a story that makes you care about even the scummiest of the scum.
I don't see this one getting green-lit anytime soon. A good, fast read. Enjoyed it.
The end.
Monday, February 14, 2011
A Bunch of Books in a Bunch of Days-Book 1: Snuff by Chuck Palahnuik
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The week saw a sweater weather day but now the house is hot and humid again. Spring was late be summer is holding on by the hair on its chinny-chin-chin. The Beer Nut was by over the weekend. I mean he went by… on a train. He took a picture of where I wasn't standing to wave at him as he went by. His half month-long Twitter diarized trip to Quebec and Ontario so far is like the stay-cation I could never afford. I am just happy that he discovered where the beating heart of Canada can be found. That a view! We really do put out best foot forward for the rail traveling public, don't we.
The Tand starts us off with a fabulously clear discussion on what is needed to handle cask ale properly and there is a simple set of rules to follow:
They all begin with C. Cleanliness, condition and cellar temperature are the basics. The other is somewhat contrived, but is chronology. Time. Rack the beer to settle. give it a day at least. Vent when the beer has rested. Know when the beer went on and when it ought to be sold by.
He himself aka Tand no doubt would appreciate the cellar instructions and cellar thermometer posted by Brad Wright on Wednesday.
Neolithic beer questions! It's all about the neolithic this week it seems. What did they drink at feasts? Did they brew bread before they baked bread?
More mod-ren-ly, the Pursuit Of Abbeyness posted some thoughts of the state of "craft" as illustrated by two neighbouring breweries in Cornwall, England. Among other things, it is a good reminder of how not all craft is created equal:
Rebel was established in 2011. Verdant started in 2014, but arguably did not hit its stride until it upgraded to its current, 16-hectolitre brewery in October 2016. Rebel is barely known outside of Cornwall. Verdant is now one of the UK's most visible craft breweries, a producer of sought-after beers that receive enthusiastic reviews across social media.
This line about Rebel is fairly brutal: "The beers are the sort to win CAMRA awards, but not the sort that grabs the attention of the urban Millennial on the look out for the latest craft-beer sensation." Given that knowledge, is investing in beer any less of a crap shoot these days than it ever was? Strong on average but fickle in the particular.
Jordan illustrating the only thing he remembers from those undergrad years. Ouch. Right in the brain pan.
Beer community spirit, graphically illustrated:
Speaking of the organized representation of data, Jeff published the results of the survey he was running on US brewery staff compensation. The results are both rare given how little actual use of stats is applied in craft beer (other than as compiled for compromised PR purposes) and useful given the focus he places on real issues:
I gave respondents a list of other benefits employers sometimes offer their workers. Nearly half of respondents (45%) received no additional benefits beyond PTO and health care (if they received those at all). Of the benefits I listed, only training and retirement planning were offered by an appreciable number of breweries (29% and 32% respectively). I was shocked to see that not a single brewery in this pool offered child care.
Jeff was encourages by the findings but I am less impressed. Saddened even. For all the money in beer there seems to be little money in beer. Still, fabulous work by Jeff.
's'truth: every city needs widely available, low-priced craft option.
This is a hard one to sift: a US craft brewery doing a crowd funding campaign to move because the area's presumed gentrification did not occur:
According to the Star-Tribune, owner Kevin Welch moved into the overwhelmingly white city's most diverse neighborhood where he "hoped to be part of West Broadway's transformation." Instead of a "transformation," though, Welch and his employees have witnessed violence and seen customer's cars damaged. They complain that "biker gangs started peddling drugs in the alley" outside. The last straw was a fatal shooting of a black man who is unnamed in the Star-Tribune story, Steven F. Fields. Fields was a hotel employee who was smoking a cigarette when he was murdered.
Reactions not entirely sympathetic. I'd like to know what the realtor's advice was.
Finally, Ed posted some science-y stuff about brewing that maybe 0.1% of you will get. Gems like this:
Brewers can have problems with processing aids. Antifoams in Fermenting Vessel can clog cross flow filter membranes over time, though this is not a problem with kieselguhr filters. Single shot PVPP may also cause problems with cross flow. Tannnic acid can be a great help but can cause problems if added immediately upstream of filtration.
What the hell is that about? What the hell is a "kieselguhr filter"??? I am glad that there are people like Ed out there worrying about that stuff so I can just concern myself with what is tasty in the glass.
That's it. One more week of news for the summer of 2018. Baseball in coming into its last handful of regular season games and the NHL is starting camp. Three months to Yuletide. There's still plenty of veg in the garden but… but…


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(Reuters) - A gauge of factory activity in the U.S. Upper Midwest rose in May, led by jumps in new orders and production after falling the previous two months, according a private survey released on Thursday.
Marquette University and the Institute for Supply Management-Milwaukee said their seasonally adjusted index of manufacturing in the Milwaukee region climbed to 67.90 this month from 58.26 in April.
The index was still short of the 75.24 reached in February, which was the highest point ever since the data series began in 2006.
A reading above 50 indicates regional factory activity is expanding.
"Business is better than last year, but commodity prices, tariffs, and exchange rates are risks to our business this year," according to a respondent's reply cited in the latest survey.
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On the other hand, its employment index tumbled to 58.08 from 76.78, while its price gauge slipped to 5 points to 90.00.
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How can you get free life insurance? This might sound like a silly question, but would you be surprised if I told you that you actually CAN get free life insurance?
The most common method of obtaining free life insurance is through your employer sponsored group insurance plan. Many employees aren't aware that their employer actually may provide free life insurance for them as a benefit within their employer sponsored plan. Most commonly, the employer based plan will provide the first $50,000 of life insurance at no charge, and if the employee wishes to increase their coverage, the difference in premium is considered income to the employee on their paycheck. The reason for this is due to the employer's limits on tax deductibility of life insurance premiums for policies over $50,000. Just suffice to say that it's worth taking a closer look at your employee benefit paperwork to see if in fact you enjoy the benefit of free life insurance within your company plan.
Another way of obtaining free life insurance, or perhaps relatively inexpensive, comes in the form of AD&D. No, AD&D in this case is NOT Advanced Dungeons and Dragons! AD&D stands for Accidental Death and Dismemberment. In other words, the life insurance component only pays if the insured dies from an accident and not from causes such as sickness or disease. Believe it or not, odds are, you're not going to die from an accident, but it does happen. Again, review your employer based plan since it may actually include AD&D.
Also, credit cards, credit unions, and financial institutions sometimes include free AD&D with other offers, or they may offer a very inexpensive AD&D policy. The question is, are these plans worth it? Of course if it's free it's worth it, but paying for an AD&D policy rarely pays off. Again, the chance of dying in an accident are pretty slim. In fact, In the USA there are about 40000 deaths in car crashes every year. That suggests that if you drive the average amount for 50 years, your chances of dying in a car are roughly 1 in 100. What about flying? Well, if you fly on one of the top 25 airlines in the world, your chances of dying in an airline accident are about 1 in 10.5 million! According to my math, those are pretty favorable odds that all point to the fact that there's a good chance you won't die in an accident.
The most interesting way to obtain free life insurance that I've heard of recently is a program whereby Mass Mutual gives back to their community by paying premiums for a term life policy to fund college for kids. The program is available to people who are in need financially. Here's what Mass Mutual says about their program:
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Our unique LifeBridge Free Life Insurance Program provides $50,000 term life insurance policies free-of-charge to eligible parents or guardians. We pay the premiums and our agents drive the program in their communities. If an insured parent or guardian dies during the 10-year term, a $50,000 benefit funds a trust serviced by our trust company to help pay their children's educational expenses (trust services are provided by the MassMutual Trust Company, FSB). Our goal is to give away $1 billion in coverage. As of March 1, 2012, we are well over halfway to our goal, having provided almost $615 million in free life insurance coverage across the country.
We've all heard the saying, "you can't get something for nothing" however, that's not always the case. In the case of how to get free life insurance the caveat is that you have to die first to collect. Nonetheless, it's certainly worth being aware of what free life insurance may be available to you via your employer, credit cards, financial institutions, or even innovative programs to help fund college with life insurance proceeds such as the one Mass Mutual offers. Enjoy life!


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As the amazing cat lovers that they are, Tia and Tod have already rescued 8 cats and passed them on Cleveland Animal Protective League in order for them to get a home!
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In-kind refers to donations that are provided to an organization by way of goods, services, time, and sometimes blood, sweat and tears. The honorable individuals who give so much of themselves to a museum or organization are often the lifeline behind the organization's success. And really, the "kind" in "in-kind" just doesn't seem like a good enough word for these veritable super-heroes.
I like it.
During my career, I have developed some close relationships with volunteers. They have been my friends and confidants, and the promise of their smiling faces has helped me get to work on a gloomy day.
I recently had the opportunity to celebrate the holidays with some of my former volunteers at the Museum of Science and Industry. It was wonderful to be able to see them and laugh with them again, and remind them just how important they are not only to the Museum, but to my life.
Captions: Lynn and I catching up on old times (above), Bart waiting patiently under the mistletoe (below), and Mary (bottom), wearing an elf hat, working on the "Bacon Laptop" (to remind us that volunteers don't always work under perfect conditions!)
If you are a volunteer, thank you. If you work with volunteers, don't forget to thank them and remind them how important they are to you!


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About Me
- janice
- San Jose, California, United States
- Some paintings far surpass my expectations and some are scary awful, but it's always fun.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Return of the squash leaves
My sister visited me for 8 days so I didn't get much work done, and missed my weekly plein air session altogether. Fitting in a half hour here and there, I painted the squash leaves for a second time. On this go round, I used a limited palette of only 5 colors: viridian, Winsor green (yellow shade), green gold, perylene green and brown madder. I put a great deal more detail on the leaves, though it doesn't all show up well in the photo here. The terre verte I used on the first painting behaves very oddly-almost sits on the surface of the paper, but it did give a luminous, almost iridescent character to the leaves. This one doesn't have as much of a 3 dimensional quality as the earlier piece, but I like it better-the painting just has more life to it. This is the painting I plan to enter in the SCVWS "Anything Goes" exhibit at the Norton Gallery in Palo Alto.
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Awesome! I think it has a lot of depth!ReplyDelete
Janice this painting is fantastic and even more superb in person. I'm glad you are planning to enter it into the exhibit.ReplyDelete
Thank You for the wonderful lunch and day of painting! You are a talented Artist, Chef, and have a Beautiful home. David is so Lucky!!
Janice, Sorry Flo and I kept you from your painting. It was too hot for plein air painting anyway. I agree the squash leaves look better in person. Good luck with the SCVWCS thingy.ReplyDelete
I just love this one.The colors and depth are terriffic. Way better than the photo. IT IS the clear choice for the show!! I rushed last night to produce a painting last minute!! Sorry to miss the great painting luncheon when I was in Iowa. See you soon!! One day I'll make the SCVWS Plein air thing.ReplyDelete
Janice, you are unique. Stop putting your self down.ReplyDelete
Your Mother Speaks!
Ann-She just doesn't get it-my comments are about my painting process-not a "put down!" In fact, I said that I like the picture.ReplyDelete


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The BETA program from WhatsApp on Windows Store grabbed an update today, this update didn't bring any new features but its refined the Latest Features, this update only focused on improvements of latest feature. The recent update brings the version number 2.12.342.
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nordihydroguariaretic acid
Synonyms: "norhydroguaiaretic acid", "dihydronorguaiaretic acid", "4,4'-(2,3-dimethyltetramethylene)dipyrocatechol"
Source: nordihydroguariaretic acid is an antioxidant for fats and oils in foods. It is also used in trace amounts in cosmetics.
IUPAC Name: 4-[4-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2,3-dimethylbutyl]benzene-1,2-diol
CAS Number: 500-38-9
PubChem ID: 4534
InChiKey: HCZKYJDFEPMADG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES: CC(CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)O)C(C)CC2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)O
Structural Properties:
Molecular Formula: C18H22O4
Molecular Weight: 302,3649
Pharmacophore Features:
Number of bond donors: 4
Number of bond acceptors: 4
Number of atoms different from hydrogen: 22
2D structure (.sdf)
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Another dope weekend with a bunch of my friends. No motherboard back yet, but no worries, its on its way...I hope haha.
The weekend started with my best bud Jeremy Lister and I do a little solo skating and filming for a little project he and I are working on. After a good couple of spots and some awesome blading, we head out to this obstacle Jeremy has been telling me about and upon arrival our good friends Tim Taylor and Tyler Wade happen to already be at this spot unplanned. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Mcmanus and Mr. Hinson joined up with us to finish the day out. A couple clips were had here and a few beers were laced, all in all a good start to a weekend.
On Sunday, Thomas Martin arrived around 1ish along with Jeremy and Dustin. After a quick "On Top" viewing we made our way to the first spot. I'd definitely have to say Thomas Martin held it down on his new RB Solo Eras. All day he was consistant and skated very dangerous things. Amongst his skating, he managed to Topsoul this super steep, super wooden, dangerous drop rail...thing check it out.
Mr. Mcmanus also had several very good rollerblading clips on the day and this rad, but shot mediocrely, Fishbrain:
So in a nutshell that was pretty much the weekend. I hear tales of a Boone Session next weekend so stay tuned and get ready for some fire...of the hot sort.


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The black bugs are back... meaner, faster and nastier! They've crashed the garden party and once again it's Tumble to the rescue... but this time she's got back-up! Call on your frog, butterfly and rhino beetle friends to help you battle your way through 90 stunning all-new levels and save your beetle buddies! Who is behind this black bug invasion? Whatever became of the Black Bug King? All will be revealed right here in the long awaited sequel to the bestselling Tumblebugs!
There's a battle brewing in the backyard and only you can save the day! Tumblebugs is the hit action-puzzler in which Black Bugs are rounding up and trapping the peaceful Tumblebugs underground.


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Sanjay Sethi qualified from Guy's Hospital in 1993 with BDS. At Square Mile he has a special interest in aesthetics and implants in dentistry.
He is an International Lecturer and has founded and coordinates the London Dentology Study Club. He is a member of the BDA, ADI, and is also now an Active Member of EAED (European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry) not an affiliate member.
The Square Mile Dental Centre has been established for over a decade now. During this time, Sanjay has developed the practice to also see patients referred in by other dentists for specialised treatments that he is able to provide. In fact a fair proportion of his patients are actual dentists themselves! The practice also has a teaching centre, from which in-house postgraduate courses for dentists are run regularly. These range from placing aesthetic fillings through to an 18 day implant program.
Sanjay is currently the President of BAAD (British Association of Aesthetic Dentistry) This Association helps to facilitate the integration of natural dental aesthetics into the total spectrum of oral health care and to provide a leadership role for the profession by defining the highest professional, scientific, artistic and ethical standards through research, publications and educational presentations.
Nik Sethi qualified from King's College London in 2009. He has a Master of Science degree in aesthetic dentistry, also at King's College London.
Nik is an associate member of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and is regularly featured in Dentistry Magazine, writing a series of articles aimed at educating younger dentists. (See Articles). Nik also has extensive experience with treating children and nervous patients, and through working closely with our implantologist and orthodontist he is able to provide a comprehensive range of restorative treatment to the highest standard.
He has a Master of Science degree in aesthetic dentistry, also at King's College London.
Monica is the Business Manager and has been with the practice since 1999. Qualified in both Business Studies and Marketing she is responsible for managing all that happens behind the scenes.
Shazna is a registered dental nurse and is our Head Nurse at the practice. She has been with us since 2002. As well as her nursing duties working alongside Sanjay, she is also responsible for maintaining nursing standards and procedures within the practice.
Fleurie is our Registered Dental Nurse. She has been working as a dental nurse since 2008, becoming NEBDN qualified in 2010.
She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management in Health and Social Care and worked as an assistant manager for a couple of years. As well as nursing, she is responsible for the day to day operations of the practice, ensuring that the patients are at the heart of all we do.
Head Receptionist. Janine joined Square Mile Dental Centre in 2002 and takes care of the front of house.
"I am a firm believer in staying abreast of the latest innovations in Dentistry so I devote a lot of my time, to the annoyance of my wife, travelling to attend courses both nationally and worldwide.
My Dental obsession doesn't stop there you often can find me immersed in numerous scientific journals and publications. I want to give my patients the best care, so it's important I continually learn and practice evidence-based dentistry. For this reason, I came here to Square Mile Dental centre, as we share the same values and ethos.
I have always enjoyed giving back and sharing my knowledge so I am proud to be involved in a venture called Dentinal Tubules. Its aim is to deliver Dental Education globally utilizing the internet and really elevate the level of Dentistry worldwide.
A few years ago, I completed a Comprehensive Aesthetic and Restorative course with Dr Basil Mizrahi, considered one of the world's best prosthodontists. Being taught by such an aspirational individual has really helped me to elevate the standard of my dentistry to meet the high standards I expect.
Dentistry has really changed over the years. I will think and think again before I treat a tooth. Being minimally invasive is what I believe in and it's a viewpoint we share here at Square Mile. For that reason, I utilize cosmetic orthodontic systems to straighten teeth, followed by whitening and composite bonding. This is a great approach as I haven't sacrificed any tooth structure to achieve a great result. I am a certified Invisalign, QST and Inman aligner provider so can provide numerous options.
More recently I have really started to take an interest in Facial Aesthetics and am able to provide Botulinum Toxin treatments, as a Dentist I feel this is a natural progression as we, as Dentists, have such detailed knowledge of the face as well as teeth.
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Svetlana qualified as dental hygienist from the University of Essex in 2015. She joined us as an additional member of staff in 2016. Svetlana has a friendly and professional approach to delivering a variety of periodontal treatments.


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Podcast Favorites
Driving in traffic in Los Angeles gets old. Driving in traffic in Los Angeles listening to the radio is straight up torture. Now, I am an avid music listener, don't get me wrong. You can find me jammin' anytime anywhere... sitting, standing, dancing, you name it. But sometimes I need a little break from the tunes.
Introducing, podcasts. The podcast world has been around for awhile, however, I only recently discovered the beauty of them. The plentiful variety of radio talk shows that are available (FOR FREE) is absolutely mind boggling. From the intellectually stimulating to the easy ear junk, Podcasts can take you anywhere. Not only can you listen to these babies driving, but you can also listen to them working out, cooking, or before falling asleep. So here I am to tell you just a few of my favorite podcasts... please don't judge my audio choices.
Happier with Gretchen Rubin
TED Radio Hour
TED has become a popular way for knowledge consumption, but I've found that "TED Radio Hour" is a more efficient way of expanding the mind, on the go. If you're ever in the mood for some quality learning, take a listen to this podcast.
The Great Debates
When I'm in the mood for some witty commentary on society, I put on The Great Debates. Geniuses Steve Hely and Dave King debate random topics without any preparation at all, and kill it every time. Click down below to listen to their most recent episode:
Ghetto House Radio
I'm not sure how popular this show is, but if you are an EDM fan then definitely check this one out. Each week they have new popular EDM DJ's play a set. You can find me going hard on the treadmill sweating to GHR... what can I say, it pumps me up.
Here To Make Friends
YES, I AM GUILTY. Guilty of what you may ask? Guilty of watching trashy, mind numbing television that promotes idiotic dating principles, otherwise known as The Bachelorette. And you know what's even more sad? I like to listen to a podcast that ironically discusses The Bachelorette. Because that's who I am. So if you are, like me, a fellow Bachelorette fanatic, take a listen. Each week they have a guest on the show and once they even had The Bachelorette herself, Kaitlyn Bristowe :o
Watch the Thrones
Game of Thrones fans unite!!! I, among the entire world, am a Game of Thrones junkie. Therefore I get great joy from listening to other fans review the show. If you are itching to talk to someone about Game of Thrones latest episode, but none of your friends watch it, then take a listen. Share your love of quality television with people who know a lot about the series.
These are just a few of my favorites, and there are so many more out there! I am always on the hunt for new podcasts so let me know which ones are your favorites.
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Description of 5855 MIDNIGHT PASS ROAD 418, SARASOTA, FL 34242
Wonderful resort style community. This newly remodeled condo is available for year-round living, snow birds or vacation rentals. Three bedrooms, 3 baths and a den! New kitchen with lots of granite, new appliances, and wood ceiling in Kitchen. New bathrooms. Great views of the Intracoastal Waterway, and partial gulf views! This community offers a marina with available boat docks for rent at $1/foot a month, fishing area, 3 Har-Tru tennis courts, 2 swimming pools, barbeque area, bike storage, kayak storage, new workout center, social room with giant screen TV, and fun filled activities. Come and see what Harbor Towers has to offer! You won't be disappointed! OWNER WILL CONSIDER ALL REASONABLE OFFERS!
Directions to 5855 MIDNIGHT PASS ROAD 418, SARASOTA, FL 34242
Stickney Point Rd to north on Midnight Pass Rd approx. 1 mile to east into Harbor Towers through north gate. Gate code required. Park under portico at front door. Please Do Not use any numbered parking spots.
Features of 5855 MIDNIGHT PASS ROAD 418, SARASOTA, FL 34242
- Elementary school: Phillippi Shores Elementary
- High school: Sarasota High
- Middle school: Brookside Middle
- Bedroom 2 is 12x11
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
- Bedroom 3 is 10x8
- Bedroom 3 Level: First
- Den is 16x16
- Den Level: First
- Florida room
- Kitchen is 14x8
- Kitchen Level: First
- Living Room is 14x24
- Living Room Level: First
- Master bedroom is 13x17
- Master Bedroom Level: First
- Number of rooms: 8
- Storage Room
- Dishwasher
- Microwave oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Ceiling fan(s)
- Central air
- Central heat
- Electric heat
- Electric water heater
- Balcony
- Block exterior
- Deck
- Inground pool
- Patio
- Porch
- Stucco exterior
- Tennis court(s)
- Body of water: SARASOTA BAY/ICW
- Fenced lot
- Lot has marina view
- Lot has northern exposure
- Lot has water view
- Outdoor storage
- Storage building(s)
- Subdivision: HARBOR TOWERS Y & R
- Waterfront lot
- Ceramic tile flooring
- Elevator(s)
- Garbage disposal
- Living and dining room combo
- Smoke alarm
- Tile flooring
- Window coverings
- Slab Foundation
- Total square feet: 1593.00
- Community laundry
- Community swimming pool(s)
- Community tennis court(s)
- Condo dues: 2347
- Gated community
- HOA Frequency: Quarterly
- Pets allowed
- Tax year: 2017
Mortgage Payments for 5855 MIDNIGHT PASS ROAD 418, SARASOTA, FL 34242
The approximate monthly Principal & Interest payment for this property would be $2,975. This payment is based on a 30-year loan at a fixed rate of 4.12 % with a down payment of $58,900. Actual lender interest rates and loan programs may vary.
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