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The limousine is the pinnacle of all luxury cars. It allows for the passenger to sit back and enjoy the ride while being entertained by some of the finest features to ever be put into a vehicle. When a limo drives by or pulls over to a curb, everyone looking on knows that the person or persons riding in those back seats are rolling in cash.
Limousines can be very pricey investments. They will typically range anywhere from $100,000 to $300,000. However, some people do not feel that the everyday limo is enough to satisfy their needs. Some would prefer something ever more luxurious and are willing to spend a much bigger wad of cash in order to obtain it.
All the limos on this list cost at least $1 million to purchase. They are not your everyday limousines. These are highly customized or absolute top-of-the-line models. If they are not one of a kind they are one of just a very limited amount. Companies typically do not produce these cars until they are asked to by a customer because they are very expensive to build and in many cases a buyer will want it customized to his or her specific tastes. In order to accommodate the buyer's wishes, companies are forced to throw a huge price tag on these vehicles.
10 Lamborghini Aventador Stretch Limo: Value Unknown
In 2013, the limousine company Cars for Stars designed the concept for a Lamborghini Aventador stretch limo. The limo would be fitted with Lamborghini's 6.5 liter V12 engine which pushes up to 700 horsepower. Aside from the looks and power of a Lamborghini, the interior would be custom fitted with everything you would expect from a high-end limo. The rear is designed to fit up to seven people, features an L-shaped couch and has plasma TVs, Ipod hookups, and even a champagne bar. It isn't a reality yet, and the inevitably steep price tag attached to such a creation might ensure that it never does become one, but we felt it belonged on this list out of pure awesomeness.
9 Mercedes-Benz S-600 Pullman: $1 million
The Mercedes-Benz S-600 Pullman has already been shown at various car shows throughout the world. It is scheduled to be officially released to consumers in 2015. It was designed as the replacement to the Maybach 62. Maybach was a company owned by Mercedes-Benz that specialized in high luxury limousines. The Maybach line was pulled because it was unable to compete with Rolls Royce and Bentley. The S-600 Pullman is a 21-foot limo with amour plating capable of resisting gunfire and small explosives. Its price is set at a cool $1 million.
8 The Million Euro Mini: $1.35 million
The most expensive Mini Cooper in the world is pink. The "Million Euro Mini" is owned by Princess Regina Abdurazakova of Kazakhstan. It is fitted with a 47 inch TV screen, 70 TFT monitors, 30 parking sensors, and 20 parking cameras. The body is covered in over one million tiny Swarovski crystals. Each wheel has an eight centimeter crystal in the middle. The window films are made up of about 50 grams of pure gold. The Mini cost about one million Euros or $1.35 million US.
7 Maybach Landaulet: $1.4 million
Maybach was Mercedes-Benz's luxury limousine production company until it was ended in 2013. Though their limos were considered more luxurious than Bentleys or Rolls Royces, their high price tags and lack of name recognition caused them to be unable to sell as many models as their competitors. The Landaulet was based on the style of limousines that made Maybach one of the most popular luxury car brands in the 1920s. It used a 62S 612 horsepower bi-turbo V12 engine. The car was famous for its retractable hard roof that allowed for its passengers to soak in the sun if desired. It was fitted with white leather with gold-flecked granite inlays and although not a "stretch" limousine, it still cost about $1.4 million.
6 The Midnight Rider: $2.5 million
The Midnight Rider was designed in 1986 and is the world's largest for-hire limousine, and it's anything but traditional. The limo is constructed out of a tractor trailer body and can hold up to 40 passengers. It features three separate lounge areas all equipped with 1,800 watt speaker systems. The trailer includes an on-board night club complete with DJ and a full size bar with bartenders. The Midnight Rider is worth an estimated $2.5 million and it holds the world record for being the world's heaviest limousine.
5 The Beast: $3 million
The Beast may very well be the world's classiest tank. It was commissioned in 2009 to carry the President of the United States. There are actually twelve of these Cadillac limos and three travel in processions at all times. The one carrying the president is known as Cadillac One. Typically, one of these Cadillac limos would cost about $300,000, but the government has poured in over $3 million into this vehicle to ensure the president's safety. The Beast is fitted with enough armor to withstand an RPG attack. Since The Beast is classified as a matter of national security it is unknown to the public what the exact capabilities of the car are. It is known that it has firefighting equipment, oxygen tanks and masks, tear gas, and shotguns. However, it is highly rumored that it also has built in grenade launchers.
4 Rolls Royce Phantom Limo: $3.8 million
It is probably surprising to see this above the limousine used to drive around the president of one of the world's most powerful countries, but a version of this limo popped up in China worth around $3.8 million USD. The stock Rolls Royce Phantom is one of the priciest cars in the world to begin with, but this Phantom Limo is fitted with bulletproof armor and a full sized office along with all the luxury features of a Rolls Royce. It has a 6.8 liter V12 engine capable of pushing out 432 horsepower.
3 The American Dream: $4 million
The American Dream is owned by car collector and designer Jay Ohrberg. It is the world's longest limo, stretching for 100 feet, and has 26 wheels. Its long list of features include a heated Jacuzzi, a sun deck, a swimming pool, king sized beds, and a helicopter landing pad. This mansion on wheels is worth about $4 million.
2 Batmobile Limousine: $4.2 million
The Batmobile Limousine is the perfect ride for the nerdy kid who grew up to make billions of dollars. It is designed completely after the Tim Burton Batman movie series that lasted from 1989 to 1992. It was built in 2012 and features all the gadgets Batman used in the movies. This includes rocket and missile launchers and the ejecting front and rear wheels. The car itself is fitted with a V8 Corvette jet engine. It cost $4.2 million to recreate the cinema icon and stretch it into a limo.
1 The Sultan of Brunei's Custom Rolls Royce Silver Spur Limo: $14 million
The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, holds the world record for the largest collection of cars. It is estimated his entire collection is worth over $4 billion. He also holds the world's largest private collection of Roll Royces. It is believed that during the 1990s his family purchased half of the Rolls Royces sold throughout the entire world. He had the company design a very special car for his wedding day. The Sultan purchased a Rolls Royce Silver Spur stretch limousine and had it plated with pure 24 carat gold. It is valued at a mind boggling $14 million.


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2 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs
4 c. finely chopped chicken
3 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 tbsp. cooking oil
2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
Saute green pepper and onion in oil until tender, save half for the sauce. Combine eggs, Parmesan, crumbs, pepper and onions. Stir in chicken and mix well. Shape mixture into 12 or 14 patties.
In large skillet, cook patties in butter 2-3 minutes on each side just until brown. Drain on paper towels. Arrange in two baking dishes.
Mix tomato sauce, reserved green pepper and onion, 1/2 cup water and seasonings. Spoon sauce over patties and sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. One casserole may be frozen for later use, before baking. Works great with leftover turkey!

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Sunday, August 29, 2010
LEE MARVIN (and COUNT BASIE AND BUDDY MORROW) M-SQUAD
"I woke up early the day I died…" might've been a hard-boiled line from Lee Marvin on August 29th. It's actually a line from notorious novelist and director Edward D. Wood Jr., but this isn't the anniversary of Wood's death, it's Marvin's. Lee died on this date, August 29, 1987. Illfolks also takes this opportunity to remember the birthday of Count Basie (born August 21, 1904).
A snub-nosed ex-Marine who earned a Purple Heart after being shot in the back, Lee Marvin was working as a plumber when he subbed for an actor who was drained during rehearsals. Lee found acting a lot easier than plumbing, and began to get some small roles in off-Broadway shows. Marvin moved to Hollywood in 1950, getting a few small but meaty roles in "Wild One." "Caine Mutiny" and "Bad Day at Black Rock." Enthused Bosley Crowther of the New York Times: "''He is rapidly becoming the No. 1 sadist of the screen.''
Cynics would say a hero is just a villain who channeled his malice in the right direction, and Lee proved it by using his tough guy attitude on the hard-boiled TV cop show "M-Squad" (1957-1960). The theme song by Count Basie was as much a part of the show's success as the iconic few notes of "Dragnet," the prowling Henry Mancini theme for "Peter Gunn," or the peppery spray of drums and guitars that began every episode of "Hawaii-5-0."
Lee Marvin went on to balance nasty and tough film roles ("The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" and "The Dirty Dozen") and won an Academy Award for the dual-role of mean villain and drunken hero in "Cat Ballou." He even managed to get himself a hit single in England when "Paint Your Wagon" arrived in 1969 and his rendition of "Wandrin' Star" was released. Lee found some unwanted off-screen fame when long-time girlfriend Michelle Triola sued him for "palimony." She wanted half of Marvin's millions, but was bumped down to $104,000. Two years later, an appeals court reversed the award, leaving Michelle with nothing but infamy. Lee Marvin looked back on the unpleasantry and growled, "Everyone was lying. Even I lied."
The gutsy actor suffered inflammation of the colon, no surprise considering all his aggravation and his advancing years. He continued to work, and made "Delta Force" in 1986, the same year he underwent intestinal surgery. The following year he died of a heart attack. He was only 63. The patriotic actor is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
And so it is, that our tribute to Lee Marvin is a selection of various renditions of "M-Squad." You get five of 'em. It's interesting how these different jazz artists, including Mundell Lowe, Buddy Morrow, Stanley Wilson and Ralph Marterie handle the assignment with different brands of swing and malice. One of the best is Buddy Morrow's take, from the fantastic Living Stereo album of TV themes, "Impact." PLUS, the bonus of the theme from "Police Squad," which borrowed from the venerable Count Basie theme to create the (im)proper mood of comedy for comical cop Leslie Nielsen.
A bunch of M-SQUAD renditions. And "Police Squad" thrown in.
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That is the beauty of my custom antenna mount. It has a quick release to avoid damage only to clip back on and continue.
Notice the fender flares, would you belive that the other side sprung back up. Needless to say that I don't have these anymore either.


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My husband and I were very excited to receive your e-mail and will follow through with Clay Abrams webpage and get back to you.
Yes, we definitely would like to receive the "tons" of data that you have gathered on Charles Abram's descendants, and if you find the page that definitely links Charles to our Mary (Abram/Abrahams) Ireland, that would be especially great.
The Irelands are my husband's maternal ancestry and go back to William Samuel Ireland from Warwickshire and into Connecticut and back to two brothers, Adam and ? (I have the second brothers name in our records) who came to England with William, the Conqueror.They were sent to Ireland to put down resistance and where later given the surname "de Irlande".
We haven't had much luck with the Abrams/Abrahams ancestry either, but I do have something among my notes about their linkage to immigrations to the West Indies, but don't quote me until I have a chance to check further.
Do you have Charles' descendants on a computer program with a GEDCOM capability?If so, perhaps you would make a GEDCOM for us.
Cheers and thanks again for your message, and we will look forward to hearing from you again.Roy and Alice Craft
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Apple aware of iOS7 security bug, says working to fix it
Apple has reportedly said that it is aware of the security flaw in its latest iOS7 and the company is working to fix it.india Updated: Sep 21, 2013 16:50 IST
Apple has reportedly said that it is aware of the security flaw in its latest iOS7 and the company is working to fix it.
The security flaws were revealed hours after the release by security experts who found that the Control Centre feature of the new system can be easily bypassed, allowing hackers to gain access to the user's photos, social media accounts and texts, without a password.
Apple spokesperson said that the company takes user security seriously and is aware of the security flaw adding that the patch to the issue will be delivered in future.
Jose Rodriguez of Spain's Canary Islands, found that if a user swipes the home screen and accesses the alarm clock, he can hold down the device's sleep button which brings the option to turn it off or lead to the multi-tasking screen, from where the user can access camera and photos or even their social media accounts.
According to the report, the security bug appears to affect iPhone 4S and 5 but not the recently launched iPhone 5S and 5C series, which come with a fingerprint scanning feature.
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Negotiate and win everytime when held for digital ransom
Fortunately, up until now our clients have had a zero negotiation policy when it comes negotiating with cyber-terrorists. These criminals hold people's data and network for ransom instead of kidnapping people. Our current negotiation policy is to have a valid backup and be 100% confident it is working everyday.
I know from being in the trenches it takes steady professional human involvement to be 100% confident. Even then a frequent stress test is important to really prove everything in the system works when it is called upon.
We have probably seen 15 times now when our clients data has been almost 100% completely gone unless the ransom is paid. Not once have we asked our clients to open a bitcoin account to pay the terrorist.
When the FBI's official position is to pay the ransom, the University of Calgary pays the ransom and other really big organizations pay the ransom it is reassuring we have kept our clients from that position.
It turns out terrorism is a good business. This concept has been so lucrative instead of being shut down since appearing over 18 months ago the types of threats are increasing in severity and cost to go free. If this continues it will likely increase the cost of insurance because when data is lost someone is going to pay. If the client has an IT contractor I'm pretty sure the client won't feel like they are the one who needs to pay….
I believe end user training, disciplined security procedures, and a great backup are all a part of preventing a digital 'kidnapping'. Technology can also play a great role in prevention. If you have a sense of uneasiness about the security of your data perhaps we should talk.
Working with the team here at pcit there is always that little sense of question everytime we hear a breach occurred. Everyone wants to reach Bernhard, our backup specialist, right away to confirm everything is ok. Once we hear everything is ok calm then ensues. We go on with the restore, the removal of the infection and everyone else goes back to work knowing the resolution is at hand. Another digital heist prevented with no ransom paid and fortunately no lost data.
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As a company working hard to give our customer's a technological edge pcit has reviewed an exhaustive list of options to deliver data backup and quick disaster recovery. After testing several options we are very confident that the Data Safe backup system we have developed in conjunction with industry leading vendors is the most competitive in the market. Below is an overview of how the offering may benefit any organization.
Pcit Data Safe data backup and restore system is unlike many traditional data protection tools in that it does NOT require any human assistance beyond the initial installation and setup. There is no media to install, remove, protect, or replace. Data Safe backup is also highly secure and only you have access to your data.
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The Data Safe Backup client has all the capabilities to restore your data when and where you want it. You simply launch the Data Safe Backup Restore Wizard and follow the simple yet powerful wizard. Point and click to choose what to restore in an explorer-style interface. Choose to restore the current version of your data or perform a point-in-time restore simply by selecting the date. Data can be restored to their original locations or to an alternate location.
When restoring, choose to restore from either your local backups or the remote backups from an easy drop down menu. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your data can be restored lightning fast from your local backups after minor emergencies, but that your data is also safely stored off-site after real disasters. You get the benefits of both worlds, all for the same price!
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If you ever needed a reason to look at your business continuity strategies just look at the wonky weather, storms and fires that have destroyed businesses and lifes of Albertans in Slave Lake. Combine this with flooding in Manitoba and deadly twisters that have destroyed towns in Missouri and Oklahoma. Having a plan to protect your business is essential.
Your business must have a robust business continuity strategy now.
If you run a small or medium-sized business and don't have a disaster recovery plan already, get one now. We are sure you are hearing this message from many technology firms in the Grande Prairie area. Disaster recovery and planning is a hot topic within the IT community. pcit has made it a cornerstone of our offering to provide business continuity services for quite some time. This focus on making sure your business information is safe, secure and accessible at all times truly makes us unique.
Disasters are everyday news these days. Floods in the Midwest, fires striking and wiping out entire communities and earthquakes crippling entire economies are opening the eyes of the once "it won't happen to me" business owners. Every business must have a plan to deal with events that may have a negative impact on their business.
A recent study by security giant Symantec has revealed some pretty scary facts for small businesses, and the failure to act now could land them in serious trouble. Among those surveyed, nearly half of the businesses have no security or disaster preparedness plan in place. Owing to outages and service interruptions caused by a faulty or nonexistent disaster-preparedness plan, a small and medium-sized business could lose an average amount of $12,500 a day!
Proving the fact that small and medium-sized businesses are taking security too lightly, the study by Symantec has also revealed that of those 50% without a security or disaster preparedness plan (1288 SMBs from around the world were surveyed), 36 per cent had intentions of getting a plan in the future while the remaining 14% did not even have disaster recovery plans on their agenda. The study has also found that most SMBs act only when it is too late resulting in lost revenue not only for them but for their clients as well. 552 clients of small and medium-sized businesses were surveyed, and more than half of them responded that they have had to switch providers in the past because of their service being unreliable and irresponsible.
So, for the sake of yourself AND for the sake of your clients, get going now. Devise a disaster recovery plan in order to ensure that your operations are smooth and efficient and to improve your response to your clients. Don't wait for a specific time in the future, and don't wait for something utterly horrible to happen. After all, it is better to be safe than to be sorry.
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A disaster can strike anytime, anywhere. A business disaster can happen at any time and hit the business in many ways. A disaster can be artificial or human error or the wrath of Mother Nature. Business disasters happen, and it is not if it happens but when it happens.
Grande Prairie and the entire Peace Region is not immune to weather related disasters. Heavy snow has been known to have caused the odd roof cave in and when you add human error, technical malfunctions, fire and the list of potential threats is endless. Your Peace Region business can not guard against every threat to business. But you can be ready!
Is your business ready? Have you tested all levels of your preparation plan just to be sure?
When testing, it is critically important to test against like and unlikely events, ensuring that all proper steps and measures are taken for all scenarios.
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Meanwhile, taking a break from talking literary controversies and spats and cool cats (apologies!), here's the Orange Prize for Fiction Long List. No one, as far as my hazy memory goes, of anyone from the sub-continent. The Irish, British and American presence dominates, don't they. Sure they do. Give it to the fair-skinned seems to be the trend. Okay, apologies again!
Island of Wings by Karin Altenberg (Quercus) - Swedish; 1st Novel
On the Floor by Aifric Campbell (Serpent's Tail) - Irish; 3rd Novel
The Grief of Others by Leah Hager Cohen (The Clerkenwell Press) - American; 4th Novel
The Sealed Letter by Emma Donoghue (Picador) - Irish; 7th Novel
Half Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan (Serpent's Tail) - Canadian; 2nd Novel
The Forgotten Waltz by Anne Enright (Jonathan Cape) - Irish; 5th Novel
The Flying Man by Roopa Farooki (Headline Review) - British; 5th Novel
Lord of Misrule by Jaimy Gordon (Quercus) - American; 4th Novel
Painter of Silence by Georgina Harding (Bloomsbury) - British; 3rd Novel
Gillespie and I by Jane Harris (Faber & Faber) - British; 2nd Novel
The Translation of the Bones by Francesca Kay (Weidenfeld & Nicolson) - British; 2nd Novel
The Blue Book by A.L. Kennedy (Jonathan Cape) - British; 6th Novel
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (Harvill Secker) - American; 1st Novel
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (Bloomsbury) - American; 1st Novel
Foreign Bodies by Cynthia Ozick (Atlantic Books) - American; 7th Novel
State of Wonder by Ann Patchett (Bloomsbury) - American; 6th Novel
There but for the by Ali Smith (Hamish Hamilton) - British; 5th Novel
The Pink Hotel by Anna Stothard (Alma Books) - British; 2nd Novel
Tides of War by Stella Tillyard (Chatto & Windus) - British; 1st Novel
The Submission by Amy Waldman (William Heinemann) - American; 1st Novel
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Today, I have to attend the funeral of a long-time writing acquaintance. I am so sorry for her family, for their loss, and for the loss of such a wonderfully talented, giving lady.
Her "official obituary" reads in part:
Stella Rose Edwards, 78 of Lawrence, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2009 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.
Stella was born Stella Filipczyk on September 16, 1930 in Chicago. She was the daughter of Felix and Rose (Brumber) Filipczyk. They preceded her in passing, along with her first husband: Howie Schoenberger, two sisters: Florence and Jean and a brother: Rudy.
On October 13, 1953, she married her soul mate: Everett "Eddy" Edwards, who also precedes her in passing. Stella and Eddy met at Camp Farr in Indiana and in 1964, they moved to Lawrence and completed their dream of owning their own summer camp, when they founded Lakeside Farm Camp, later changing the name to Cedar Lodge. Stella spent her entire adult life nourishing the hearts and souls of young people through hers and her husbands lifetime passion of owning and running children summer camps. Her love of music, flowers and animals were gifts she presented daily to those who knew and loved her.
Stella is survived by four children: Chuck and Pat (Griffin) Edwards, David and Nan (Kohlmann) Edwards, Sally and Gene Butler and Amy Edwards, along with seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that those wishing to make a donation can donate to a Scholarship Fund being set up in Stella's name at Cedar Lodge, being created to change the lives of even more children or you may donate to a Children's Charity of your choice.
Anyone who knows me knows that I believe in the power of words. They can inspire, enlighten, and educate. Handled correctly, they can move our emotions -- incite anger, elicit tears, or provoke laughter. However, I must say that words fail miserably in summing up a life.
I met Stella over 15 years ago. She and I both attended a writer's group in Lawrence, Michigan. Most of the members of the group wanted to write for writing's sake. They were not at all ready or willing to take the plunge into writing for publication. But Stella -- grandmother Stella, with a full life, busy schedule, and extended family -- wanted to publish.
I could take credit, in some small way, for encouraging her to submit her material for publication. But I can't take any credit for her actually following through with it, taking the time, making the effort, and risking the rejection. When Stella told me that Reminisce magazine had accepted a piece she sent them, I was so thrilled for her.
After that, nothing could stop her. She had several things published in "Reminisce" and was tickled when people contacted her because of something she'd written. She later compiled her stories into books to share with her family, friends, and other interested people.
It's ironic that someone can love words as much as Stella did (and I do), yet words simply do not have the power to do justice to a person's life. Ultimately, when it comes time to comfort those remaining, make things "all better," and keep our loved ones with us a little while longer, words fail us.
Goodbye, Stella. You will be missed.


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Party Cruise Detail : Party 18.30 – 21.30 (3 hours)
|Depart from the River City Shopping Complex Pier.
|Pass the fantastic landmarks of Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, and the Royal Grand Palace elegant like an angel in the city at night.
|Pass the King Rama IX suspension bridge. Have a panoramic look at one of the world's longest bridges, as shown in many leading magazines around the world.
|Throughout the 3-hour party, River Sun Cruise provides delicious food as well as entertainment supported by the cruise personnel.
|The style of entertainment is entirely up to the visitor. If you wish to take part in the Karaoke the facilities are available, or if you prefer to be entertained in a discotheque the facilities are also available. Both can be enjoyed to full extent!
|The round trip is impressive and delightful. And on arrival back at the River City Complex, the smiles on the faces of the people as they leave the cruise are testimony to this.
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Fruitland Park is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,186 at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 4,293. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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This 8 hour class of practical land navigation combines classroom PDF presentation with in your hand training aids, followed by the outdoor training. Outdoors you will be divided into small teams for a small instructor / student ratio. You will be supplied with the map of the area, and you will utilize your compass to put the classroom portions to use. Techniques include plotting a course, terrain analysis and navigation around or over obstacles, step counting, and some basic survival skills. Expect about 5 hours of field work, so dress appropriately. You must have a suitable compass and writing utensil (pencil is best). Check with your instructor about firearms carry. CDS would like to know that you have at least a Carry Permit, but keep in mind some parks prohibit guns, so keep them concealed regardless of your personal belief on open carry. Plan on eating lunch, not included.
LAND NAVIGATION TWO: Night Operations
Prerequisite is Land Navigation One or Permission.
This is a brief review of Land Nav One ( 1 hour) followed by 5 hours of Night Operations. Your compass should have night glowing capabilities (optional Trititium or shine & glow), you must have goggles for your eyes (protecting them from branch pokes), a flashlight with red lense is suggested, a backup flashlight, pencil (black lead, or marker), and appropriate clothing for the weather and terrain, water, and snacks. There will be a demonstration of early generation Night Vision Goggles and Night Scope. As our budget grows, so will the NVG updates. Maps are provided for this exercise. Plan on eating lunch and dinner, not included.
This course will review or be part of Land Nav 1 (depending on your prior enrollments). Land Navigation Two is incorporated, so in one weekend or 2 day event you could complete LN1, LN2, LN3. Land Navigation 3 starts with the end LN2. You return to the starting point, where those participating in LN3 gather their sleeping bag, tent, food, etc. and prepare to deploy to find and set up a new base camp. Plan on eating breakfast, 2 lunches, one dinner (not included).


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Hello so their in my country exam consists of thrre subjects math , Verbal, English... The maximum score u can get in this exam is 800 , it's very hard to get 800 , i think less than 100 got 800 in the last 20 years ... So i know i guy who solved this question with one equation.. u must choose 1 answer from 4 , and for each subject their 3 chapters each chapter is 20 questions.. so what this guy did is , he solved the first 20 questions from the first chapter and successed to create algebra equation with one X(question number) variable and y (correct answer 4) , that X is the number of the question u want answer for it and when u do put the question number in X it gives you Y the correct answer!!
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September 14, 2010 07:00 ET
- Radioactivity Intersected at Two Target Areas in Namibia
- Alteration Zone Extended at Johnston Lake, Saskatchewan
- Radioactivity Intersected at Two Target Areas in Namibia
- Alteration Zone Extended at Johnston Lake, Saskatchewan
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 14, 2010) - Pitchstone Exploration Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:PXP) ("Pitchstone") reports the completion of a program of reverse circulation drilling on the Dome property in Namibia and a core drilling program on the Gumboot, Johnston Lake and Candle properties in the eastern Athabasca Basin of Saskatchewan. Dome is part of a uranium exploration joint venture between Pitchstone (65%) and private company Manica Minerals Ltd. (35%) through Manica's wholly-owned subsidiary Cheetah Minerals Exploration Ltd. Gumboot is 100% owned. Johnston Lake was optioned from Denison Mines Corp., and exploration on Candle is a joint venture with Uranium One Inc. and JCU (Canada) Exploration Company, Limited.
Namibia Calcrete Target Drilling
Eighteen of 31 drill holes in Namibia tested calcrete targets. Intersections of radioactive calcrete similar to that intersected in 2009 drill hole DN09-23 (352 ppm U3O8 over 1.0 meters, see October 28, 2009 news release) were observed in six of the 10 holes drilled in the Marble Ridge zone. This radioactivity is continuous over at least 400 meters and is open in several directions. Samples have been submitted for geochemical analysis and the results are pending. Table 1 compares the radioactivity observed in the recently completed drill holes with the results from DN09-23. Additional drilling is planned.
A preliminary test with eight drill holes was also completed in a 36 square kilometer calcrete target area 17 kilometers north of the Marble Ridge zone. All holes intersected surficial sediments 20-40 meters thick, including substantial thicknesses of calcrete. No significant radioactivity was observed in the drill holes. Additional drilling will be required to test this large area.
Namibia Leucogranite Target Drilling
Thirteen drill holes were completed at a 6 kilometer by 2 kilometer leucogranite target area. Eleven of these intersected leucogranite. Two of the holes, DN10-67 at the south end of the target area and DN10-74 at the north end, intersected particularly thick sections of leucogranite that included sporadic intervals of elevated radioactivity. DN10-67 intersected a total of 47 meters of leucogranite, of which approximately 5 meters is characterized by radioactivity greater than 5 times background (Radeye hand-held scintillometer). DN10-74 intersected 98.5 meters of leucogranite, of which approximately 3 meters is characterized by radioactivity greater than five times background. Geochemical analyses are required to confirm that the radioactivity is due to uranium.
Eastern Athabasca Drilling
At Johnston Lake, elevated radioactivity was observed in a faulted, clay and chlorite altered interval of basement rocks immediately below the sub-Athabasca unconformity in drill hole JL10-21. The altered zone is interpreted as an extension of uranium mineralization with similar alteration intersected in a drill hole completed by previous operators in 1988. The 1988 drill hole intersected 0.48% U3O8 over 0.25 meter, 10 meters below the unconformity. Pitchstone plans more drilling in the area.
Other drilling completed during the program included a second hole at the Johnston Lake property that targeted a previously untested 2.4 kilometer long conductor. The program also included one hole on the south end of the Gumboot alteration zone, and one hole on an underexplored portion of the 97H conductor on the Candle property. No significant radioactivity was observed in these holes.
Steven J. Blower, P.Geo., President and CEO of Pitchstone, is the Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101 with respect to the technical information in this news release. Sample preparation and analyses on Pitchstone's Namibia samples were done by ALS Chemex, Johannesburg. A multi-element ICP-MS analysis was completed on the samples after a four acid, near-total digestion. Sample preparation and analyses on Athabasca basin samples were done by SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories, Saskatoon. A partial digestion with fluorimetric analysis was used for initial uranium determinations, and then all samples containing greater than 100 ppm uranium were re-analyzed with ICP. Pitchstone utilizes internally and externally submitted standard reference materials for quality assurance and quality control of the sample preparation and analyses. Insufficient information is available to estimate the true width of mineralized intersections.
About Pitchstone
Pitchstone is exploring for uranium in three proven districts in Canada and Namibia. The property portfolio features 12 projects in the eastern Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, four of which are 100% owned. In addition, there is a joint venture on two projects in Namibia and several joint venture projects in the Hornby Bay Basin, Nunavut. Pitchstone benefits from the collaboration of a unique group of geologists with extensive uranium exploration and production experience.
On behalf of the Board,
Steven J. Blower, President and CEO
This news release may contain assumptions, estimates, and other forward-looking statements regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and are subject to factors, many of which are beyond Pitchstone's control, that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Rumor: Marvel may be developing a Captain Britain television series
It sounds like Marvel's Captain Britain might be heading to the small screen, based on a recent tweet by Ciara McAvoy, a movie poster artist. McAvoy teased a television project based on the comic book character on her social media account earlier this week by tweeting "Who will be playing Brian Braddock in the upcoming tv series #CaptainBritain?#Marvel Stay tune!"
For my 1000th Tweet: Who will be playing Brian Braddock in the upcoming tv series #CaptainBritain?#Marvel Stay tune! pic.twitter.com/e0gbXKjdav— Ciara McAvoy (@CiaraMcAvoy1) March 19, 2016
McAvoy also had this to say after being asked about her tweet:
I am being paid to do the promo poster so yes I'd say this is really happening. It might take a while before the announcement (either early 2017 or late 2016) They're making a sizzle reel and it's gonna be awesome. I can't reveal anything yet but hopefully I'll be able to soon. Waiting for the go ahead from the co-producer.
Captain Britain may look like a Captain America knock-off, but he's not just a British version of the character. Although he does have superhuman strength, speed and reflexes, he can also fly at supersonic speeds, and has ties to English folklore and mythology. If a Captain Britain TV series is indeed in the works, who would you like to see play him?
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From day one Engage has sought to mirror our permanent capability with our contract resources.
Visit our practice pages to understand more about our range of capabilities. Our systems are set up to track and maintain an up to date picture of all of our highly skilled contractors globally. Our consultants can then quickly shortlist the best talent by skill set and availability together with up to date references and deliver these resources where and when you need them.
We currently have engagements from Hong Kong to Africa, and across most of continental Europe in addition to the UK.
Many SI's need to supplement their resources with contractors in the open market – why pay double the price for the same resources without the control of the team – see our Honda case study as a great example of this in practice..
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Our consultants are seasoned experts in the fields of hospitality and information technology. What separates us from the rest is our experience and commitment to creative use of technology within the ever-changing hospitality, business, and SBO landscape.
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1) To Cancel or Un-Publish a performance you need to first go to the Edit event wizard, Go to the "Box-Office Page", Click on "Edit" button to edit the event.(How to edit an Event?)
2) Go to the "Performance" tab and select the checkbox placed next to the performance you wish to Cancel or Un-Publish. Now click on the Cancel or Un-Publish button in the status Dropdown.


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About the Master Class:
A Master Class on lighting for genres. How to manipulate the four properties of light - quality, intensity, color and direction - to create mood and add subtext to the story. Demonstrations will be made on how to light for comedy, drama and horror.
Duration: Five hours (12:00 pm till 5:00 Pm)
Matt Myers is an award-winning filmmaker who has worked on feature and documentary programs for Orion pictures, MTV, Discovery Channel, ESPN, FX Channel, PBS, CBS, NBC and Animal Planet. He has produced, directed and photographed corporate projects for fortune 50 companies such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck, General Electric, Alcoa and Amax Coal. Myers also has extensive experience in commercial work, including U.S. political campaigns from Mayor to the President. Myers is a two-time Fulbright Scholar with an MFA in Screenwriting from Hollins University in Roanoke, VA. He has taught and developed curriculum in undergraduate and graduate programs at universities in Indiana, Jordan, Dubai, England, Beijing and Scottsdale, Arizona. He most recently was the Academic Director for the Art Institute of Portland, supervising all aspects of the six programs of Media Arts: Animation, Game Art Design, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics, Visual Game Programming, Photography and Digital Film.
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Kids Tour: 11.4 The Loma Club
Last weekend, the Kids Tour headed to The Loma Club. Now let's see how our participants did:
First up for the Girls 13-14 division, we had Queen Igbineweka come in first with a score of 39, coming in second place was Malia Matsurra with a score of 40 and coming in third place was Skylar Hughes with a score of 42.
In the Girls 11-12 division, we had Andee Avery come in first with a score of 32, coming in second place was Jaden Barron with a score of 37 and coming in third place was Anvi Kalia with a score of 47.
In the Boys 9-10 division, we had Srinesh Namburi come in first with a score of 32, coming in second place was Horry Ren with a score of 35 and coming in third place we had a two-way tie at 37 between Pierre Campa and Caden Matsurra. Determined with a card-of starting with the low for the last six holes: Campa won the card-off for the trophy.
For the Girls 9-10 division, we had Vanessa Lizeth Moreno Reyes come in first with a score of 32 and coming in second place was Alice Koontz with a score of 43. Pictured with them is the Girls 7-8 division with lone soldier, Regina Ambriz who shot 44 for her trophy.
For the Boys 7-8 division, we had lone soldier Aarav Kalia shoot 48 for his trophy. Pictured with him is the boys 6-under champ Gavin Gerken who shot 51 and second place finisher Dewey Beck who shot 51.
Shout out to all participants, placers, parents and of course The Loma Club staff for hosting us this past weekend! Until next time, kids tour… Tournament Schedule


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How To Refinish Hardwood Floors - Do It yourself
Before you find out how to refinish hardwood floors, you should first decide whether your floor really needs a refinishing job or not. A good way to gauge if it does or not, is if drops of water soak into the floor slowly, then you can get by with some simple cleaning and polishing. However, if they soak in right away, then that is when you need a total refinish. If the floor is damaged, you should make repairs first before refinishing it.
You will need to do some preparations first, before starting your hardwood floor project, and even before learning how to refinish hardwood floors. If you make the proper preparations first, then other parts of your refinishing project, especially the sanding part, will be a lot easier to accomplish.
Empty the whole room. Remove the furniture, rugs, wall hangings, and everything else. Next, cover the light fixtures with a trash bag and secure it with masking tape. After that, tape every opening and isolate the room by sealing the door. You should then check if there are nail heads sticking out of the floor. Pound them down if you see any because they could tear the sandpaper. The last thing you need to do is vacuum the floor to remove debris and dirt.
An important thing to know when gaining knowledge on how to refinish hardwood floors is that the sanding process is the most essential part of the refinishing project. It brings back the grain of the floor, achieving its original look. By cutting the floor using different abrasives, the old finish is removed and the floor is smoothed out for the new finish. The whole process is done using a drum sander, a tool that most homeowners do not have. You will need to go to the nearest rental store to rent the equipment.
Sanding Equipment
If you are going to use the drum sander for the first time, it is important that you practice on a piece of wood to avoid making mistakes on your hardwood floor. You can also practice in an area that will be covered by furniture. You should be careful not to leave it standing while running. It can damage the floor in just a matter of seconds.
Sanding Process
Choose a sandpaper type to clip onto the sander. The smaller the number, the rougher the sandpaper will be. You should start with a 20-grit or 36-grit in order to remove more material. Remember to vacuum the surface after every sanding. Once you've achieved the desired texture, sand the floor with a finer grit to make it even smoother.
Applying the Stain
Staining will add a new look and texture to your hardwood floor. You just have to follow the directions on your chosen stain or sealer. Before applying the stain, be sure to test a small area so you will know how it will actually look like on the whole floor. If you have to apply a second coating, wait until the first coating on the floor is dry.
Hardwood Floor Refinishing Tips
There are a few more tips that you can incorporate into your refinishing project, aside from the ones mentioned above on how to refinish hardwood floors. To minimize the spread of dust, you can hang wet bed sheets over the doorway. To make the sanding portion of the project easier, wear comfortable clothes, a dust mask and/or eye protection, and a respirator. Lastly, do all of the preparations before you rent a sander, so it does not get in the way while you are cleaning the area.
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- Three stadiums in Brazil not ready to host the World Cup
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Explore Graduate School Data
Program data is transparent and searchable.
The line chart at the top represents the raw number of applications, extended offers, and accepted offers. The line chart at the bottom calculates the corresponding selectivity and yield percentages.
Student Demographics
These six donut charts breakdown six different applicant and student populations. Select Race Category or Sex from the first dropdown menu, and adjust the center label with the second dropdown menu.
At the top, the box and whisker plot shows the distribution of time to degree for students who completed the PhD. In the middle graph, each cohort is broken down by the percentage in different outcomes. The line graph at the bottom represents the attrition rate by cohort with a reference line of the average attrition rate.
Career Outcomes
The word cloud represents the initial roles PhD graduates took on within the first year after completion of the degree. Current data available for Arts & Sciences only. (Does not include Business, the Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, or Social Work). Some roles may appear more than once, as is the case when a role title occurs in more than one job type (example: Tenure system Unknown Lecturer in light blue and Non-Tenure Track Lecturer in green).


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main link as headline and inside the sub links.
all you need to do is style the css :-)
there must be a tutorial in the web, i saw it month ago :-)
I thought about that -- since I am using CSS Menu for the rest of the site navigation I don't want to mix my metaphors!!
With the re-entry available in CSS Menu making additions or other adjustments is easier than editing each page that changes. I suppose I could make the navs a library item, but I want to stay with one horse. . .
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The Economics of Agricultural Technology in Semiarid Sub-Saharan Africa
Sanders, J.H.
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An analysis is made of the past and potential performance of new agricultural technologies for sub-Saharan Africa, whilst focusing on four main problems: gauging the success of agricultural technology introduced into the region; identifying common patterns of technology successes or failures that lead to a new strategy for technology development; the strength of the strategy when compared with evolution of past experiences; and the role of public and private sectors in the introduction of new technologies. The majority of the fieldwork and subsequent modeling was undertaken in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Sudan. The 12 chapters are divided into five sections under the following headings: the framework; technology development for specific regions looking at new technologies, combining soil and water improvements and plant breeding; critical research and planning issues for technology development; alternative strategies for disease control and livestock development; and conclusions. (CAB Abstracts)


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While we're on the subject of the Latitude Festival (and, let's face it, I have been banging on a bit about it as of late), I was pleased to see that the minimalist composer Michael Nyman (he of The Piano soundtrack fame) will be "curating a programme specifically for the intimate environment of the Music and Film Arena." That sounds like my kind of shit, that does.
I do like Michael Nyman. It's not so much because of his score for The Piano, which I didn't care too much for as a film, to be honest. (For one thing, the protagonist is a scotswoman who, from an early age, consciously decides that she'll never speak to anyone ever at all. What's going on there, then?). No, the reason why I like Michael Nyman so much is because of his work with the British filmmaker Peter Greenaway. As I've said elsewhere:
I was a bit of a Peter Greenaway nut in my teens. For a certain type of subversive but sensitive teenager in the 80s, Peter Greenaway films were a staple of the late-night Channel 4 schedules. They were arthouse films that featured an abundance of nudity, so I suppose you could say they provided a valid, intellectually legitimate excuse to watch dodgy softcore smut while your parents were out.
Well, Michael Nyman's music forms an integral part of Peter Greenaway's films – you can't like one without liking the other. That'd be like saying you're a big fan of Sergio Leone's Spaghetti Westerns, but all that Ennio Morricone music really gets on your tits.
Thinking about Michael Nyman has got me thinking about the satirist Victor Lewis-Smith. Here's what Radiohaha, the online radio comedy encyclopaedia has to say about him:
"Victor Lewis-Smith is a talented comedian from the 'dangerous' end of the spectrum whose career has, alas, been almost entirely eclipsed by the rise of Chris Morris,who tends to occupy similar ground."
That saves me having to say it. Years ago (it must have been 1990 or thereabouts), he had a Sony Award-winning show on Radio One that was fiendishly clever and very, very funny. It consisted of comedy sketches and crank phone calls interwoven with Zappa-esque musical interludes. I still have episodes on some TDK C90 cassettes somewhere. I must dig 'em out at the weekend.
He also indulged in painstakingly crafted musical parodies, including one called "Process Music" which satirised the repetitive Baroque stylings of Michael Nyman and Philip Glass. I've been scouring the interwebs to find it but to no avail. Shame, really. I'll probably have to resort to an old TDK C90 cassette, instead.
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To mark World Diabetes Day on Monday 14 November, Diabetes UK are holding two live chats with trained Diabetes UK Careline staff for you to discuss your diabetes questions.
There will be a live chat onour Facebook pagebetween 12.30 and 13.30.
We will also hold a one-hour liveTwitterchat from 17.00, using the hashtag.
TheDiabetes UK Carelineis the only dedicated diabetes helpline in the UK. The confidential helpline is staffed by trained counsellors who can provide information on living with diabetes, as well as the time to talk things through.
Self-Care Week
World Diabetes Day also takes place during Self-Care Week (14–20 November), which encourages people to take care of themselves. This is vital, as self-care and management can greatly help to improve the quality of diabetes care. For more information, visitwww.selfcareforum.org.


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Thank you for everyone linking up. I love looking at everyone's ideas and creativity. Here are this week's Friday Favorites from the links from the last 2 weeks (remember I'm only doing Scrappy Saturdays every other week for now). Can't wait to see what you have for tomorrow's Scrappy Saturday!
If you've been featured today or a previous week, Grab the I was Featured on Scrappy Gifts button!
Such a fun and whimsy project!
Simple layout made with vinyl and circles! Super easy!
Recipe Box made from scrapbook paper! Adorable colors.


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Mighty Gazelle
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Mighty Gazelle as he appeared in F-Zero GX
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F-Zero Climax
F-Zero Legend of Falcon
Mighty Gazelle was once a regular human being who worked as a graphic artist and avidly played video games with buddies in his spare time. Since most of the games he played were of the racing genre and he had a natural knack for winning dominating each of them flawlessly, he was eventually prompted by his friends to try entering the next F-Zero Grand Prix, since he was also a tough and well-built guy. Gazelle went with this and soon qualified for his first race. It unfortunately came to an early halt after a horrible accident occured on the track, bringing Gazelle to within a literal inch of his life. He was so badly injured that almost his entire body had to be replaced by cyborganics in order to allow him to escape death. After being left by his wife in the aftermath of his extremeties, racing became all that Gazelle lived for and he entered the F-Zero once again the following year. Despite various protests in regards to his artificial-enhancements, he qualified for this Grand Prix just the same with the intent of bringing home the gold and proving himself to the world. Even though he lost out to Captain Falcon, Gazelle continued to work on his technique constantly, perfecting it to the smallest detail in hopes of turning the tables the next time around.
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In the second console-based installment of the F-Zero franchise, Mighty Gazelle was introduced as a large and rather intimidating mass of machine which used to be a regular living, breathing man. He pilots a machine known as the Red Gazelle, named for his love of the animal itself. The way it seamlessly bounds at high speeds with the most beautiful grace the eyes could witness had always interested him.
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In the most recent console-based title, Mighty Gazelle is seen as a cyborg with closely-related Transformer-like qualities, something that is comically hinted at in his Master Class Video. He is very proud of his new robot body as it not only enhances the overall lackluster abilities that he had to lug around as a human, but it also grants him something along the lines of immortality, making him impervious to nearly any form of outer damage.
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Due to the lack of an actual storyline, besides being based off of the finale to F-Zero Falcon Legend(character-wise), Mighty Gazelle returns in a bound with the Red Gazelle, which carries with it agreat amount of speed, where all other areas such as grip and strength greatly lack.
[edit] F-Zero Legend of Falcon
In the anime adaptation, Mighty Gazelle's real name was Roy Hughes, the father of Clank Hughes. He was once a bounty hunter alongside Captain Falcon and became critically injured after he was ambushed by the evil Zoda during a bounty alongside his long-time comrade. Years after the accident, it is revealed that Roy's preserved brain is in the hands of Black Shadow and he forces Dr. Stewart to build an advanced robotic shell to place it in in order to reanimate Roy into a powerful cyborg programmed to carry out the dark ruler's bidding. Dr. Stewart gives him the name "Mighty Gazelle" in order to keep his memories concealed.


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EU and UK audit reforms hit by delays
Competition Commission postpones provisional findings until February while European reforms beset by political wrangling
Competition Commission postpones provisional findings until February while European reforms beset by political wrangling
THE COMPETITION COMMISSION's probe into the Big Four's dominance of the UK audit market has been delayed for a second time, while a separate EU reform was also put back.
The much-anticipated provisional findings of the commission's investigation into whether PwC, Deloitte, KPMG and Ernst & Young exert an unfair grip on the audits of FTSE 350 companies are now due in mid-February.
A final report is expected in June, after the initial deadline for the provisional findings was postponed from November last year.
At the same time, the European Commission's own planned reform of the audit market has been beset by delays. The proposals, initially tabled by internal markets commissioner Michel Barnier, were expected to be voted on by the European parliament next month but have been delayed until June.
The proposals, currently being steered though parliament by Conservative MEP and rapporteur Sajjad Karim [pictured], were due be agreed by members of the European parliament's legal affairs committee (JURI) yesterday.
However, deep divisions remain over many of the measures, such as mandatory auditor rotation and the provision of non-audit services, with yesterday's meeting being punctuated by sharp exchanges between Karim and Spanish MEP Antonio Masip Hidalgo
At one stage, Hidalgo brandished a Spanish newspaper including a cartoon that heaped scorn on auditors as an example of the lack of public confidence in the profession. Karim responded that "today's paper is tomorrow's fish and chip wrapping" and "as responsible parliamentarians", it was the committee's duty to move forward with the proposals and not focus on "what is reported in the cartoons of newspapers".
A JURI meeting is scheduled for 20/21 February to discuss compromise amendments.


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THE IMPACT OF STRESS RELATED DISORDERS ON QUALITY OF LIFE - Descarga este documento en PDF. Documentación en PDF para descargar gratis. Disponible también para leer online.
Psychiatria Danubina, Vol.21 No.2 March 2009. -
Background: Some new studies have shown a significant connection between post-traumatic stress disorder and impairment of the quality of life QoL, whereas, to our knowledge, research on the connection between other disorders of the stress related group and quality of life do not exist. The objective of our study was to assess the connection between stress related disorders and the quality of life.
Subjects and methods: We studied the quality of life in 160 subjects who have experienced certain stressogenic life events. Within the first group 80 subjects a certain stress related disorder was diagnosed after a stressogenic life event. In the second group 80 subjects none of the stress related disorders was developed after
a stressogenic life event. The diagnosis was made based on the ICD-10 criteria; the stress was assessed by the Impact of Events Scale IES and QoL by the Manchester Short Assessment Quality of Life Scale MANSA.
Results: Persons in whom some stress related disorders were diagnosed had a lower quality of life compared to persons who experienced stress but did not develop a disorder p
Autor: Olga Čolović - ; Institute of Mental Health, Belgrade, Serbia Dušica Lečić-Toševski - ; Institute of Mental Health, Belgrad
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I'm sure we're all familiar with the concept of the superhero - you know, characters like Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, et.al. According to my buddy David 2, they represent all that we *wish* we could be; of course, they're still popular today.
Recently, though, a preschool in Philadelphia banned ALL "Wrestling, Super Hero play, and Monster games" - almost like the dark days of McCarthyism. In this week's BRUTALLY HONEST commentary, David 2 takes a look at what happened - and tells that Philly preschool just how WRONG they are!: http://brutallyhonestcolumn.blogspot.com/2013/05/week-of-05272013.html
As always, your thoughts and opinions are welcome, either here or on David's page. Comments made here will be forwarded to David.
Thanks for reading, and don't forget to tune in at 8 ET/5 PT TONIGHT for BRUTALLY HONEST - LIVE! on ShockNet Radio, a LIVE hour of commentary and discussion that's always SOCIAL, POLITICAL, IN YOUR FACE and above all - is BRUTALLY HONEST!
As you may remember, last week's show was called off because of the tornadoes that struck the Oklahoma City area (where ShockNet Radio is located). Fortunately, everyone associated with the show is all right and invite you to donate to organizations such as the Red Cross and the Regional Foodbank of Oklahoma to help with the ongoing relief efforts in Moore, OK.
Last week's show topic, though, is still relevant this week. Here's what's on tap for tonight: http://d2brutallyhonest.blogspot.com/2013/05/brutally-honest-live-0...
Tune in at the ShockNet web site (http://www.shocknetradio.com) or via the FREE Apple iTunes player under Music (for newer versions; also click on the Radio icon) or Radio (for older versions) and Classic Rock. You can also join in the discussion (and give your own advice to the Class of 2013) by either joining in the LIVE and JAVA-FREE chat room by clicking on Chat, ticking the Guest box, typing in your screen name, choosing BH-LIVE! from the drop-down menu and clicking on Log In to join in the discussion, or by calling (in the second half of the show) TOLL-FREE (866) 400-6684 to talk with David, offer your advice or just talk about whatever's on your mind.
Remember: When the Truth is NOT ENOUGH - It's Time for BRUTALLY HONEST - LIVE! It'll be a great way to close out your Memorial Day weekend - see you there!
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text: All of this 'Wario Land Shake It' hub-bub got me thinking about another beautiful, hand-painted, 2D game for Wii. Oboro Muramasa was announced at TGS last year by Vanillaware – The developers of the fantastic PS2 game, Odin Sphere. Not much has been heard since then. Supposedly the game is still on track for a 2008 release but there's been no word on release outside of Japan. I'd love to get my hands on it. Would you guys?


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Matt 21.28 Thru 32 What Authority Does Jesus Have in Your Li
What Authority Does Jesus Have in Your Life?
Focus: That the hearers recognize the authority of Jesus Christ in their lives and repent and believe.
Function: That the hearers may know that Jesus Christ has authority over their lives and we must respond to God's kingdom with belief and repentance.
Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Does Jesus Christ have authority enough in your life for you to truly believe Him? In our text today we have a parable of two children. This is often called the "Parable of the two Sons" but the Greek word is "te,kna" and this is specifically the word for "child" not "son" which is "ui`ou/". Therefore, don't misconstrue and say, "This parable is just for the boys." Now to get to the point, both of these children do not do exactly what their father would have them do in this parable. One says he won't do as he is asked by his father right off the bat. Then he has a change of heart and goes ahead and does it. The other says he will comply immediately and then never does it! Then Jesus asks the sixty four dollar question, "Which of the two did the will of the father." You see, Jesus has trapped the Pharisees again. If they say the first son has, they are actually still citing someone that has committed a major offense in their own estimation. He has refused his father to his face! This is in direct violation of the fourth commandment and not acceptable in the culture of the time! No matter what, Jesus has got them. …So, the moral of the story…don't get in a debate with Jesus of Nazareth.
…I think there is more to it than that. When the Pharisees reply that the first did finally do the will of the Father, Jesus springs the trap and tells them that the tax collectors and the prostitutes will "go into the kingdom of God before you." He is spelling out for them that even those whom they believe to be far below them in the food chain are ahead of them! This is because they may not have been pious up until now, but…they now have turned from their wicked ways and are following Christ. They have listened and believed the message that John the Baptist had brought them. Therefore they will enter the kingdom of God before any Pharisee will. This is the point. This is a narrative depiction of Jesus' earlier statement in the Sermon on the Mount: "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in Heaven." Remember the immediate context surrounding this exchange. This conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees is all about believing in the authority of the Christ. They were just in conflict over His authority and Jesus turned the focus to John the Baptist and the source of his authority. So…why John the Baptist? Because he is the forerunner of Christ! Rejecting John's ministry, inevitably, is a rejection of Jesus Himself! And He, of course, trapped the Pharisees in this exchange also. They are caught between the rejection of John and the wrath of the crowd and don't answer as to where his authority is from. To expose the result of the leaders' rejection of John, Jesus tells the parable of the Two Children.
Isn't this the dichotomy for us all? Aren't we all on one side of this comparison or the other? We either come from a background in which we came to know Christ later in life, or have come back around to Him later in life. Or, conversely, we were born into the church and have tried to do all that a Christian should do throughout our lives (for the most part). Don't get me wrong that doesn't mean you are a Pharisee if you grew up in the church. It just means that you are coming from that perspective and must be diligent in avoiding this pitfall. You see we all have to know that we are sinners and we are going to sin whether we grew up in the church or we didn't. The key is to know this! The thing to avoid on either side of this dichotomy is either feeling that we do everything right or we do everything wrong. We, as human beings, tend to fall into one of these two traps. Either we don't truly believe in our heart that we need forgiveness because, in our heart, we believe we are actually pretty good Christians. Or we are so lost that we don't believe God can forgive us for all that we have done. I'm sure that everyone in this church today doesn't fall into either of these categories…but let's just imagine that there are people out there that might just have a hint of this kind of righteousness or feel that they can't measure up to what they perceive to be the expectation.
You know, even a seminarian can seem pretty pious in his estimation of himself when compared to the world around him. After all, we have given up the opportunities this great nation allows us to make our fortunes and we have relinquished our lives to a life bordering on poverty in many cases. We read the bible every day and study the original languages to search for the truth and grow closer to God! We delve as deeply as we can into the word of God every day! This is what I am talking about! When I speak of the threat of slipping onto that side of the line of law and gospel this is how it happens. It is easier for the Christian that is actively serving in the church to err in this way. When we let ourselves believe that it is just the Pharisees that are in trouble in this regard, that is when we are fooling ourselves. The Pharisees really did honor the Lord. They devoted their lives to the keeping of all of the Laws of the Torah. They believed that they were righteous in God's eyes because they lived a God pleasing life. They would go through the perfunctory forgiveness ritual of sacrificing to the Lord but we see, through Jesus' words, that they did not really understand in their hearts what following God really entailed. Even the disciples did not truly understand what was required to follow their master…to the end. This kind of misunderstanding can occur in the life of any Christian. We lose perspective and begin to look at things from an "us and them" point of view. "They" are the unrighteous and "we" are the righteous. This is true, in that we are righteous through the blood of Jesus Christ but we are not righteous to begin with and we do unrighteous things every day just like them.
On the other hand…do we measure up? Well, what does it mean to "do the will of God?" Let's review…What is His will but to believe the message that John the Baptist brought? It is to believe in our Lord Jesus Christ and who He is, as the "Lamb of God" and savior of the world! This parable is not about works or what we have to do physically, such as attending church or tithing, but about believing! It is not about earning the righteousness but believing that Jesus is our righteousness and that all we have to do is believe and repent!
You see…this is the good news. …There is a third son to look for in this parable. He has revealed Himself through John. He is the one that is speaking the parable. He is our Lord Jesus Christ and He has done God's will perfectly. And…in doing so, attained forgiveness for the times you have been slow to do God's will yourselves. He has even brought forgiveness for those that aren't really sure you need it. Don't forget, His arms of divine mercy are open wide enough to have waited for the harlots and tax collectors to repent.
He has also brought forgiveness for you that doubt Him and His power to save you. He suffered and died that painful death for you that believe you can't possibly measure up to what you think is expected. I thank God every day for His mercy which was expressed through the person of Jesus Christ and the forgiveness that was earned for me through suffering and dying on the cross. Through the one who said, "not mine but your will be done," we are enabled to say yes to God's commands (unlike the first son), and actually do God's will (unlike the second son). For this reason we can say what Paul tells us in Philippians, "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."


text: Psychology (Ed.S.) http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/163466 2018-12-13T13:02:16Z CHC narrow and broad processes as predictors of basic reading achievement http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/203050 CHC narrow and broad processes as predictors of basic reading achievement van doren, Cynthia Marie Cattell-Horn-Carroll's (CHC) theory seeks to address the issue of specific learning disability identification by linking particular areas of cognitive abilities with academic achievement. Recent research has examined individual patterns of strengths and weaknesses in cognitive and academic abilities to identify students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs). The basis for this assertion is the research linking specific cognitive abilities, defined within the CHC framework, with specific academic domains. The present study examines the correlations between CHC cognitive abilities and reading achievement. This study was conducted through the use of archival data from a large urban school district in the Southwest United States. All students were evaluated for their academic achievement using Woodcock-Johnson Psychoeducational Battery–Third Edition Tests of Academic Achievement (W-J III ACH). Participants were administered selected subtests from the WJ-III Tests of Cognitive Ability (W-J III COG) by district school psychologists in relation to specific referral concerns. Results of this study indicate that the broad ability of Ga is not significantly related to basic reading achievement within a clinical population. Focusing assessment and intervention on the narrow ability Ga-PC may be more effective in accurate identification and intervention for students with reading difficulties. 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Using positive discipline to connect students with an emotional disturbance to their school http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/203049 Using positive discipline to connect students with an emotional disturbance to their school Turney, Victoria Students who have been found eligible for special education services based on an emotional disturbance can have difficulties fostering relationships with their peers and experiencing feelings of connectedness to their school. One way to increase feelings of school connectedness is through a social-emotional learning curriculum, such as Positive Discipline. Previous research has shown Positive Discipline to be effective in increasing prosocial behaviors between peers in a general education classroom. The first purpose of the study was to determine if students (N=17) enrolled in an Emotional Disturbance program would increase feelings of connectedness to their classroom and teachers following the implementation of the Positive Discipline program. A paired samples t-test showed no significant change in the feelings of connectedness following the Positive Discipline program. The second purpose of the study was to determine if classroom staff (N=16) working with emotional disturbance programs would increase their feelings of connectedness following implementation of Positive Discipline program. A paired samples t-test, showed a significant increase in feelings of connectedness for classroom staff. Further implications for the use of Positive Discipline are discussed. 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z A cluster analysis of transgender and gender non-conforming people http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/203046 A cluster analysis of transgender and gender non-conforming people Ohlsen, Jennifer C. People who are transgender identify as a gender other than the one they were assigned at birth. The Williams Institute estimates there are nearly 700,000 transgender individuals living in the United States as of 2011 (Gates, 2011). However, much of the previous research is limited and combines sexual minorities (e.g., lesbian individuals) and gender minorities (e.g., transgender individuals) into one group of participants. This study analyzed data collected exclusively from 2,563 transgender respondents to the 2011 National Transgender Discrimination Survey. An exploratory hierarchical cluster analysis was performed to determine if there are subgroups among the transgender population based on a set of five differentiating types of variables: demographic, gender/sexuality, physical health, mental health, and environmental variables. Results indicate there are three clusters within the sample: male to female transgender individuals with positive physical and mental health statuses; female to male transgender individuals with positive physical and mental health statuses; and transgender individuals who have negative physical and mental health statuses. These findings add to the limited research that focuses on the transgender population and indicate distinct types of transgender individuals with distinct characteristics and needs. 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z The relationship among familism, family conflict, and depression in latino college students http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/203044 The relationship among familism, family conflict, and depression in latino college students Munoz, Roberto The rapid growth of Latinos in the United States and high prevalence of depression among the population have important implications. Research continues to focus on constructs that may play a role in the elevated risk of depression among Latinos. Familism is a central value in Hispanic culture that has been associated with a decrease in depression. Although familism has been associated with preventing depression, other relevant constructs that may act as mediators have not yet been explored. Thus, the current study examined the association between familism—as latent, all three dimensions combined, and its individual components—and depression and the mediating role of family conflict. Participants, n = 336, were undergraduate psychology students from California State University, Fresno. Results obtained via structural equation modeling partially supported the hypotheses. Specifically, results confirmed the association between familism and depression. Furthermore, family conflict partially mediated the relationship between familism and depression when all three dimensions of familism composed a latent variable. Findings show the nuanced association between familism and depression. Furthermore, findings also demonstrate the important role that family conflict plays in association between familism and depression. Results also highlight the need to consider other relevant constructs such as types of conflict that may be more common among Latino families. 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z


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