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All aboard the F2P train! Assuming it isn't hijacked by bandits…
Trion Worlds will be going with a free-to-play model when it debuts in North America, according to a forum post by Community Manager Evan "Scapes" Berman. In making the announcement, he also references several examples of how XLGames is working with Trion to make the game more amenable to a Western audience, such as by adding XP to racial quests and that items purchased in the cash shop "provide solid value and fun, while earned and crafted items are objectively superior." There's also plenty of new info about the races on the game's English website.
As for when the general English-speaking public can get their hands on the game, Berman said that the alpha will be expanded after this week's Game Developer Conference, followed by a closed beta and launch later this year. ArcheAge will also be added to the regular rotation on the Trion Worlds Friday livestream.
Were you planning to check out ArcheAge? How does having it go F2P change your opinion of the game, if at all? Let us know!
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i prefer action based combat but i dont really mind tab target unlike some people i personally can handle both i guess though u could say action combat(again for me)is more enjoyable than tab target.I highly doubt this will be p2w due to how they are working on rift but i will not take 1 game that was done very well for granted so i wont get my hopes up i will just try it(when possible)and see what happens
Yes, I'm going to check it. Why? Because it's F2P!!!!!
And P2W aswell, good luck!
It's unlikely that under trion it will be p2w.
i agree bc i played rift and it was very far from p2w lets hope they do the same with this mmo
Game is garbage. Eyecandy, basic A to B kill X quests. Get bored of questing you can farm. Get bored of farming you can take screen shots. Avoid PvP unless you have cash. You will get burned. PvP is just a water sport as well, abused, unbalanced, and problamatic both in Korea, RU, and soon US. TRION….lolololol, yeahhhhh, take a look at their nice little list of "quality" games and now I will hand you the toilet paper.
nothing wrong basic A to B kill X quests, its stable of all mmorpg. It a basic way to lvl…..
i dont know why people hate it …. its almost like saying i hate shooting game because they only have guns
balance pvp can go suck monkey balls… there will never be balance PvP in any game… unless we all play the same class…
So f2p in NA. What about EU? Or do we get the short end of the stick again and get a p2p version or p2w under new publisher,with NA f2p version ip locked or awful ping?
Quite likely, it's usually like that is it not. ^^)
Well if eu will be shit i don't mind playing NA, as always.
Yeah, as long as there are no ip blocks and we have acceptable ping…but if our version will be p2p i find it likely that NA will be blocked for EU.
VERY little games that can be played in US are ip blocked for EU players i know it cause i've been playin with americans pretty much since i started gaming.Usually if its not ip blocked from US its not for EU and this is y i highly doubt it will be ip blocked for us.Lets think it like this as well.If someone else publishes this game in EU and makes it a p2w game(like most say and i agree with that)why would US ip block europian players who would probably move to the US version(considering that the EU version is p2w)and who may or may not pay them money in the future?(considering theres no ping issues and such).Anyways i think u get the point 😛
Aand here it is.. just as expected.
I'm just glad that we finally get news on this game. I've been very excited about it, and am waiting for closed beta. hopefully we'll have more information after the game developer conference.
Whats wrong with Tab Target Mmo? lol
i dont know why people complain.
After playing a week of any NON Tab Target Mmo u get use to the combat, and it will feel the same as Tab Target mmo.
combat is combat u get use to it and get broad of it.
i also feel those same people will complain about grind…there no race , take your time…
its all about the journey ..
and those who hate grind maybe mmorpg is not for u anymore or go play WOW with 90 lvl boost…
Maybe this game will get me back into MMORPGs…
Whoops, replied to the wrong post…
Speaking of the above post though…I agree. Too many people seem to only care about the endgame and not about the journey.
Yes true but they're just raging little trolls who cares about them let them rush to their boredom we will have less of them in the game when we finally get to the top 🙂 any person who has an adventurer in his/her soul knows how important the journey is and that rushing to your boredom is pointless. It's like drinking wine, you savor it, not just gulp it down like some shitty swill just to forget the horrid taste quick.
I only hope that this game is a quality wine. 🙂
Who says you can't both savor it, and rush it? The drawing point of most MMOs IS the end game. When you've acquired all your skills, and it's up to the point where you can reliably make your character your own, and the content of the game is actually intended to be hard. The 'grind' up until then is just filler. 90% of the quests will just be "collect 10 boar asses", almost guaranteed.
action based combat is just more fun and better than point and click combat. and the journey in archeage will be really fun i think lol. (i have played it on the russian server. but couldn't fully enjoy it.)
And that is why you don't play games in foreign languages, you lose far more than you gain.
i duno
all action based combat does is make u dodge, block and kite more. There more u get use to the combat the more it feel it isnt worth the development time(to me anyway). My guess it take a really long time to add action combat in mmorpg.
action combat feel like jump action to me. It great if u char jump but it doenst really matter at the end lol
all combat get repetitive anyway….even single player game
Ain't that the truth. Action based combat is all nice and all but its really no better than tab if there's nothing to keep it interesting.
Doesn't matter what kind of combat system a game has to me as long as I find the game interesting to play.
Action combat is the main drawing point of people who want to actually rely on some form of skill, more than just setting a macro to run through a rotation, and knowing to pop cds when a boss is weak, or an enemy player has popped their defensive skills. Action-combat requires more multitasking, and actually accurately understanding range, or risking dodging techniques (especially when it comes to melee classes, where frames, not mashing a button until you're in range, are important). Tera is a good example of this.
Knowing how to dodge and predict reliably, rather than just accepting you'll get hit (which also means that healing needs to offset this, since you can't rely on dodging the skills and mitigating damage, other than popping invulnerability skills, thus creating the immortal-healer classes in a number of MMOs)
The game Is boring, I played the Russian version and Its just another Tab Target Mmo with some Sandbox Features. So nothing new.
the combat isn't anything new. but the sandbox features are cool.
I will be lvl 50 and have everything on Russian version before na launches. Even if i would level up 1 level per day. English patch, great ping, english guild. I dont think Na will earn a great success with Archeage, everyone is already playing on russian version, itll be pain in ass to start again or wait 5-8 months?
Mail.ru annoucned that it will be blocking foreign ip's, good luck playing Russian ArcheAge pal and see you on NA when i will be lvl 50 and have everything there. ^^)v
what? really?
Yes, the developer XLGAMES asked them to do it, so they can't refuse even if they wanted.
They already did… except for its only for account creations and you can bypass that with a VPN.
Then you can play all you want on your normal connection.
rekt nerds
Gonna try to stick to this game for at least a year
i'm probably not going to try this game unfortunately. from what i remember i think it has WoW style combat right? that's just the thing, combat makes or breaks a game. they can do everything right but combat can break the experience.. the crafting, gathering aspect of the game sounds incredible compared to other games but if combat is dull why do i want to play?
Nah, rest asured you WILL try it.. why? cause it's not like theres lot's of good mmos under good publishers/devs to boot… so yes, you will try it trust me. ^^)
i have tried it. it is a fun game. but is also hard if you don't do quests. and i can see what you mean about the combat. they should of done action based combat for archeage.
dude u sound so lame lol… So u never played tab target…ppl like you are so sad lol..
first FREE TO PLAY was annouced 1 year ago ….. it says it even on the AA site ,second extending the alfa means 1 think pre order packeges with money not closed beta whoever write that article has screwd up better give the ppl link to the real sayngs of spaces
This is the first official recognition of ArcheAge going F2P in the West by Trion themselves. It has gone F2P already in other regions. The closed beta news comes directly from the linked source in the article which I would recommend you read.
I feel bad for you spunkify answering some of these guys.
From what I see, hear, learn, anticipate it seems to be a fantastic game…..hope its worth the hype and I can get into it at the earliest…
Well the fact that it is a F2P mmo from the begining is good. I had worst experience with mmos that where originali sub-based then turned to F2P for survival, and better with those designed for F2P from the ground up. Yes the F2P means doors will be open to much more casual players but that is ok, who want to go hardcore can join that kind of comunity. Actually I see Wildstar and TESO going F2P after 1st year when player base drops, and hope they don't end-up restrictive like STO. As soon as it goes open beta in EU I will go for it.
i could see teso going f2p in less than a year. and i'm not sure how long for wildstar.
Wildstar it depends how many people acknowledge it at launch. I am expecting it to be a pretty big deal. It is comparable to what wow originally was with modern graphics and controls. It does pretty good at evolving proven systems. Provided they don't screw up between now and launch it could be a pretty big game. As for going free to play it depends how much peer pressure gets put on the friends of people already interested in it. In a way I hope it does go free to play but I don't mind paying if it doesn't. It's worth the fee to me just to avoid a lot of the drama and trolling I constantly encounter on free to play games anymore.
what did i tell you you fux?????????????????
U wan sum fux?
is it possible that people from Europe can Get in Na Servers ?
I don't see why not, it's actually quite the common practice for us europeans to play on NA and vice versa..
I believe there is a possibility that trion will also be hosting European servers.
Hopefully this is true… wouldn't want some shitty p2w company get their claws on this game for Euro market.
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I know, I know, I haven't written a thing here for ages.
Well, you know the way it is, things just have a way of happening and then all of a sudden it's three weeks later and you didn't even notice. (No, no, no, this has nothing to do with red wine.)
So December was a crazy month of watching Mission Cookpossible become a printed reality, and even more unnerving, a printed reality that we were actually sending out to real customers. Terrifying! Does the system work, are the files ok, will they arrive at the printers ok, will they get delivered ok?????? ("OMG this is our wonderful creation that we have worked tirelessly on for months – IT HAS TO WORK!!!") Yours truly pulled out great chunks of hair in her anxiety and lost about 1/2 a stone!
All the Mission Cookpossible books were delivered in time for Christmas and certainly in the case of my nephew, received with enthusiasm. (And we made chocolate mousse together about three times in two days.)
Breath a massive sigh of relief. And yes, down a glass or two – in a festive sort of way.
January then. Right, get onto every children's magazine, parenting website, foody sites/ papers. You name it… And of course, cash is dwindling fast. I suppose that goes without saying. Actually rather unexpectedly (I am after all the person who is utterly phone-phobic) it's been quite fun, making friends with people at various websites and magazines. Chat with Mak and decide that there must be some more tweaking the technology, so that should a spate of orders come careering into our inbox, we can actually deal with them. It's all happening!
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Boat Magazines
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For the aspiring boat owner or experienced yachtsmen, there were many boating periodicals available. These magazines reviewed new boats, offered industry news, or related stories of cruises and journeys by boat. National or regional, monthly or bimonthly, these magazines offered up the latest in travel, equipment, or techniques for servicing or improving their boats or motors.
General interest magazines featured special annual boating features including Outdoor Life (February), Field & Stream (January), Popular Mechanics (March), Mechanix Illustrated (April), and Popular Science (March). Some of these general interest magazines published booklets such as Mechanix Illustrated's "Boat Show" / "Outboard Boating Handbook" and Popular Mechanics "All About Boating".
The following information was derived from a variety of sources including library catalogs, E-bay listings, the Google Books library digitization project, and other miscellaneous sources. Please feel free to continue the research at websites such as Worldcat.org, Hathitrust.org, and Google.com/books.
All About Boats- A small annual magazine/booklet published by Popular Mechanics. Editions from 1958 to 1961 are known to have been issued. This was advertised as "A New PM Book to Help you Build, Sail, Maintain, and Enjoy the Boat You've Always Wanted".
Aqua Sport - - First published by Rockly Publications, Silver Springs Maryland, a later publisher was H.K. Publications of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Issues range from May 1952 (Vol. 1, No. 1) to April 1958 as "Boat Sport" magazine with 39 total numbered issues. This periodical was published bimonthly with six issues per year. In June/July 1958 issue, the magazine was then titled "Aqua Sport (Including Boat Sport)" (the 40th issue). This magazine heavily featured the sport of outboard boat racing with many ads and articles from racers; when re-titled "Aqua Sport (Including Boat Sport)", many articles on water-skiing and other water-sports were added. Issues available online include #1 (May 1952) to #40 (June/July 1958) at http://boatsport.org/. At present, no later issues of Aqua Sport are known.
Boat Builder's Handbook - published by Science and Mechanics Magazine. A 1958 and Spring 1962 issue are known. The 1958 issue had the tagline "Step by Step Plans for 20 Boats". The 1958 issue was Science and Mechanics issue #558 and Boat Builder's Handbook volume 8, so maybe the first publication of this title was in 1950.
Boat & Equipment News- This magazine was published bimonthly beginning in 1939 through at least the mid-50's and had both "Commercial Craft" (or "Work-Boat") and "Recreational Craft editions. It had the tagline "The Product Information Service for all 'Priorities-Endowed' Marine Procurement Personnel". Vol. 6 No. 1 was the January-February 1944 issue.
Boat & Motor Dealer - Published monthly except for December and July by Publishers' Development Corporation, Inc. of Skokie, Illinois. Vol. 3, No. 4 was the April 1960 issue, so maybe this magazine started publication in 1957?
Boat Show - "Photographs and Descriptions of Over 225 Boats You Can Buy or Build From Kits". This was a printed by Fawcett Books, a publication of Mechanix Illustrated magazine. At least one edition from 1952 is known (Fawcett #140), but it may have begun earlier. By 1956, the publication was written by Hank Wieand Bowman and advertised coverage of "The New Sailboats, The New Outboards, The New Inboards".
Boat Sport - First published by Rockly Publications, Silver Springs Maryland, a later publisher was H.K. Publications of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Issues range from May 1952 (Vol. 1, No. 1) to April 1958 with 39 total numbered issues. This periodical was published bimonthly with six issues per year. In June/July 1958 issue, the magazine was then titled "Aqua Sport (Including Boat Sport)" (the 40th issue). This magazine heavily featured the sport of outboard boat racing with many ads and articles from racers; when re-titled "Aqua Sport (Including Boat Sport)", many articles on water-skiing and other water-sports were added. Issues available online include #1 (May 1952) to #40 (June/July 1958) at http://boatsport.org/.
Boatcraft - "How to Build, Repair, Maintain and Enjoy Your Boat". By July 1958, this is "Boatcraft, Including Outboarding Guide", which itself was an earlier publication. By the mid-1960's, this was "Boatcraft; the Boatman's Handbook Incorporating Boat builders", with summer and winter issues in 1964, an August/September issue in 1965 by Science and Mechanics Publishing Co. of New York. This company apparently published this title from 1963 on.
Boating Handbook - This was a Fawcett "How-To Book" publication with sections on "Operations, Maintenance, Projects". It may have started as early as 1949, published by Mechanix Illustrated. The 1950 issue was No. 2. Fawcett numbers are 301 (1956), 370 (1958), 406, (1959).
Boating Ideas - A Fawcett book written by Hank Wieand Bowman with at least a 1964 edition (Fawcett 555) published. The tagline for this publication as "Practical, Useful, Tested".
Boating Industry - "The Business Paper of Pleasure and Commercial Boating". This magazine published eight issues a year on the tenth of the month. The magazine was based at 505 Pleasant St. in St. Joseph, Michigan. Publication may date back to 1929. Later, National Trade Publications, Inc. published this magazine in Latham, New York. Vol. 23, no. 9 was published in Sept. 10, 1960. It is still being published as Boating Industry International. An annual Marine Buyer's Guide issue was published each year. At some point this magazine absorbed the "Marine Business" publication. The January magazine was the New York/Chicago/Miami show issue; March "Marine Engine Specifications"; April "Outboard Motor Specifications"; May "Spring Selling Number"; June "Boat Service Issue"; August "Marine Buyer's Guide"; October "Announcement Issue"; November "Stock Boat Builder's List".
Boats - Published monthly by Motor Boat Publications, 1953 (Vol. 50) - 1960 (Vol. 57). Numbering was continued from the earlier "MotorBoat" publication. Rolled into Rudder magazine to be "Rudder, incorporating Boats" in November 1960. This publication billed itself as "The Practical Magazine of Power, Outboards and Sail".
Boats & Outboards - published by Maco Magazine Corp. of New York City, New York with at least 1959 and 1961 issues known. The 1961 issue was titled "The New Handbook of Boats & Outboards" and was written by Sam Crowther.
Boats You Can Build - published by Popular Mechanics in 1958. Later on, the Spring 1964 issue (#34) was by Bruce-Royal Publishing Co.
Canadian Boating - The full title of this publication was "Canadian Boating for Pleasure and Profit" with the tagline, "Canada's National Magazine of Boating and Yachting." Robert R. Finlayson was managing editor of this publication, publisher was Arthurs Franklin of Toronto, Ontario. The June 1960 issue was volume 35, No. 5, so it may have begun as early as 1925. This publisher also published Marine Trades, Hardware and Housewares, and Canadian Hairdresser magazines.
The Complete Book of Small Boats - this was published by MACO in at least a 1954 issue. The 1955 issue was "New Complete Book of Small Boats – This Year's Latest Models" as well as "The Complete Book of Kit Boats".
Dell Books - This was another company that published a range of softcover boating and how-to books.
Fawcett Books - This company published a large number of softcover boating and how-to books. Titles included "Boat Show" by Mechanix Illustrated, "Boating Handbook", "Boating Ideas", "Family Boating", "How to Build 20 Boats", "Outboard Boating Handbook", and "Sail Boating".
The Fisherman - Published in Oxford, Ohio. This magazine began in June 1950 with volume 1, number 1, as the "Midwest Fisherman" by Midwest Fisherman, Inc. The name was shortened to "The Fisherman" with the June 1951 issue (Vol. 2, No 7). Publication was monthly the last issue occurring in August 1958. Outdoor Life absorbed this magazine in November 1958 and it was no more.
'H. K. Publications, Inc. - By 1958, this company published Boat Sport and Outboard Boating Guide
Hot Boat - This magazine was active the 1960's with at least a Summer 1963 issue known. This issue had the tagline "American Yachtsman- West Coast Boating News".
How to Enjoy Outboarding - Found with the tagline "Outboard Boating". This is known to have Winter, Spring, and Summer 1956 issues. This became "Outboard Boating Guide", perhaps for the Fall 1956 issue.
How to Build 20 Boats - This was a long-running publication by Fawcett Books with No. 8 being the 1943 issue.
Hydroplane Quarterly - a magazine for the outboard motor racer, this was self published from 1970 to 1974 by Tim Chance of Excelsior, Minnesota. Publication was quarterly as the title suggests, but with some "special"issues scattered in. 22 total issues are known from #1 the Hydroplane Quarterly "Boat Racing Handbook" to Winter 74. Available online at http://boatsport.org/.
Lakeland Yachting - Known from at least 1946 to 1955. This magazine noted itself as "America's Freshwater Boating Magazine". Official publication of the Inter-Lake Yachting Association, Midwest Collegiate Sailing Association, and Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association. The June 1955 issue was Volume X, No. 6. Presumably, this magazine started in 1945 with monthly publication. In 1955, Victor H. Schoen was editor. Published monthly in Sheboygan, Wisconsin by Lakeshore Publications. Eventually this publication became "Lakeland Boating".
Lakeland Boating - Published monthly in Sheboygan, Wisconsin by Lakeshore Publications. Official publication of the Inter-Lake Yachting Association. From 1957 (Vol. 12) on through the 1990s. Numbering continued from the earlier "Lakeland Yachting" title. Also found as Lakeland Boating Central States.
Marine Dealer - "The Monthly News and Merchandising Magazine for The Pleasure Boating Trade", published by Marine Publications, Inc. of Orange, Connecticut. The first issue was September 1958 and distributed at the Chicago and Dallas boat shows in that month with additional copies mailed out October 1 to small boat dealers. It is unknown at this point if any libraries hold copies of this publication.
Western Marine Dealer - A trademark dispute arose between Marina Publications and the publisher of "Western Marine Dealer", the Marine Digest Publication Company of Seattle, Washington. Western Marine Dealer cited use of their name since July 26, 1958. (Trademark Opposition No. 38,994 against trademark application number 58,553 filed Sept. 8, 1958). Marine Dealer said they conceived of their publication in August 1957, coming up with the name Marine Dealer in June 1958. The Western Marine Dealer publisher previously published "Marine Digest" with coverage of small pleasure boating added in late 1946 with a new "Boating News" column. This column was renamed to "Western Boating News" in the July 19, 1958 issue; next changed to Western Marine Dealer in the July 26, 1958 issue. The company took out advertisements announcing the new publication "Western Marine Dealer" to begin in January 5, 1959 with 24 issues a year. The first copy was actually first distributed in October 17, 1958. The trademark opposition was dismissed and the Western Marine Dealer received its trademark and continued publication. The University of Washington Libraries list numbers 1 to 48 (1959/1960) in their catalog.
MotorBoat - Published in New York, NY by Motor Boat Publishing Co. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Apr. 1904)- v. 50, no. 10 (Oct. 1953). Renamed and continued as Boats in 1953. Volume 17-19 available online from Hathitrust.org, digitized by Google from the University of Chicago Library Collections.
MotorBoating - First published in 1907 by The Motor Boating Company, Inc. of New York City, New York, most issues of this long-running magazine are on Google Books
N.A.M.D. Report - A publication of the National Association of Marine Dealers. A source refers to a July-August 1958 issue of this publication.
Ohio Boating - "Serving the mid-America boater", by Professional Publications of Vermilion, Ohio. Vol. 5, No. 1 was issued in January 1961, so this magazine may have began in 1956. The Mariner's Museum in Newport News, VA has one copy in their library.
Outboard - "Cruising, Skiing, Fishing, Racing" by Outboard Magazines, Inc. of Tallahassee, Florida. Monthly issues are known from 1956 to 1960 with possibly a greater range published. Vol. 5, issue 11 was December 1958, so this magazine may have started in 1953?
Outboard Boating - This was the annual publication of the Outboard Boating Club of America. Vol. 6, Number 1 was January-February 1951, so maybe this publication began in 1945?
Outboard Boating Guide - This was advertised with the tagline: "Boats, Motors, Trailers, Cruising, Water Sports". The Fall 1956 issue was found with the note "Formerly 'How to Enjoy Outboard Boating'". This may be the same publication rolled into "Boatcraft" Magazine by July 1958. This may have be a quarterly publication with a "Fall 1956" issue and May, September, November 1957 issues known.
Outboard Boating Handbook - by noted boating writer Hank Wieand Bowman, this was a Fawcett "How To Book" printing, published by Mechanix Illustrated who also issued the "Boat Show" magazine. At least a 1955 to 1961 editions are known with Fawcett numbers 258 (1955), 304 (1956), 330 (1957), 366 (1958), 403 (1959), 476 (1961). Later on, it was published as "Hank Bowman's Outboard Boating Handbook" by Arco Publications.
Outboard Dealer News - This magazine was published by H-K Publications, Inc. with volume 1, no. 1 being the February 1957 issue. Dick Van Benschoten was a writer for this publication.
Outboard Exhaust - This publication began about 1932, published in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It featured coverage of outboard racing, primarily in the Midwest. The latest known publication was in June 1934, but more may be out there.
Outboard Progress - "A trade publication for the outboard industry." This magazine was published in Tallahassee, Florida by Outboard Magazines, Inc. with eight issues a year. Vol. 2, No. 5 was the January 1959 issue. This magazine had a special annual "Gold Book List" issue described as "A Comprehensive "Who's Who" In the Outboard Industry." Eventually by 1962, this magazine became "Boating Progress". The Mariner's Museum in Newport News, VA has two issues in their library.
Popular Boating - This magazine began publication in October 1956 with the tagline "The New Magazine for Boatmen... Power and Sail". Many issues of this magazine are Available on Google Books.
Power Boat - Published by Los Angeles Trend Books with at least a Fall 1959 issue known.
Power Boat News - a weekly publication, issued every Saturday, by the Rudder Publishing Company of New York City, New York. This appears to have been published beginning in 1905, and it is unknown how long it lasted. Volume 1 (1905-1906) available online from Hathitrust.org, digitized by Google from the New York Public Library Collections.
Power Boating - First published simply as "Boating", the magazine was re-named to "Power Boating" for the December 1907 issue. The first issue may have been September 1905 (The October 1905 issue was Volume I, No. 2. and the stated issuance period was monthly). This was published by Penton Publishing Company of Cleveland, Ohio. Volume 38, No. 12 was issued December 1936. Volumes 1 to 4, 6, 11, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23 available online from Hathitrust, digitized by Google from the University of Michigan Library and University of Chicago Collections.
Pacific Motor Boat - Published beginning around 1908 in Seattle (the October 1915 issue was Volume 8, No. 1), later in Newport Beach, California by Sea Publications, 1952 - 1973 (Vol. 65). Renamed to be Sea: the Pacific Coast Yachting Magazine in 1952. This magazine described itself as "Devoted to the rapidly growing power boat and yachting interests of the English Speaking Countries of the Pacific." Available online from Hathitrust.org, Volumes 8-15 (1915-1922), digitized by Google from the New York Public Library Collections.
Rudder - Published in New York by the Rudder Publishing Co., 1890 (Vol. 1) - 1977 (Vol. 93). Combined with Boats to be "Rudder, incorporating Boats" for 1962 to 1963, Later (1977?) was merged with Sea, to form: Eastern Sea combined with Rudder, Western Sea combined with Rudder; Inland Sea combined with Rudder; Southern Sea combined with Rudder. Numbering continued from Sea, not Rudder. The original "Rudder" is available online from Hathitrust.org, Volumes 12-38 (1901-1922), digitized by Google from the University of Michigan and Cornell University Library Collections. Rudder, in conjunction with Fawcett Publications, produced an annual "How to Build 20 Boats" paperback book.
The Skipper - "East Coast Boating - Power and Sail". Eventually by 1960 this magazine had the tagline "Combined with Ships and The Sea".
Sea - the full title was "Sea - the Pacific Coast Yachting Magazine". This later combined with "Pacific Motor Boat" in 1952 to become "Sea and Pacific Motor Boat". The first year of publication was 1937 (Vol. 1) with monthly issues beginning in January of each year. The magazine was published in Los Angeles, California by Pacific Coast Publications. One library catalog notes that issues from May 1950, have the subtitle "Western Yachting and Boating". Volumes 1 to 16 (1937-1952) are available at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Maritime Research Center. The New York Public Library has volumes 5-11 (1941-1947).
Speed and Spray - "the International Magazine of Boat Racing". Published by Marine Publications, Inc. of Newport Beach, California. This magazine began publication in June 1952 with issue #1, Vol. I, No. 1. 22 issues are known up to May 1956 (Vol. 2, No. 10). Publication by that time was by C-B Publications of Fullerton, California. Publication was spotty with 6 to 7 issues published per year with the entire year of 1954 with no issues published (publication skips from September 1953 (Vol. 1, No. 11) to April 1955 (Vol. 1, No. 12). The complete range of issues known are available online at http://boatsport.org/.
Trailerboating - Written by Patrick M. Royce; the 1960 issue was published by Royce Publications of Newport Beach, California. The 1961 issue was distributed by ABOS Publishing of Mishawauka, Indiana.
Yachting - First published in New York, NY by Yachting Publishing Co. (Vol. 3 was in 1908); published biannually in the 1950's, then quarterly (1960's) in Los Angeles, California by CBS Magazines.


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Starring: Trent Davis
Trent Davis is one of those guys who would look at home in a redneck bar or a bathhouse. He's got this unbridled sexiness about him that grabs you the moment you lay eyes on him. A self-proclaimed horndog, his nickname is 'Pucker' because when he sees a guy he's hot for his friends say his asshole puckers. When I first met Trent I thought his handsome features were his strong point, especially that smile of his, sweet with a hint of nastiness, like he's charming the pants off of you, you know it, and you just don't care. Then he took off his shirt and I got a look at that well built furry chest of his. I couldn't wait to see what else he had to offer. I was not disappointed. The hair on his chest runs down around his midsection and all down his sexy little legs with a nice cock jutting out, begging for your attention. And that hairy ass of his makes me so damn hot. So I put him in front of the camera and let him do his thing. I figured we'd have a nice little jerkoff session for his first Randy Blue video but he wasn't going to settle for just that. Next thing I know he's flipped himself around on the couch and is humping the cushions. I could tell he was teasing me a little because after telling him what a great ass he had he made it a point to thrust his hips, showing off his beautiful rear the best way possible. He fingers his hungry hole (bringing his nickname to mind) and really puts on a good show. And when he turns his attention to his cock he once again refuses to settle for a simple jerk, he thrusts those hips again and actually fucks his hand. It's so hot. His face flushes just a bit as he begins to reach his peak and once he shoots he's like a geyser. I mean, if you love cumshots you'll want to play this one over and over!
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My life, my family, my studies...as I keep it all together...or have fun trying in Kodiak, Alaska
Thursday, July 16, 2009
4 comments:
- Erin said...
Hi friend! Love the blog. Thanks for sharing with me!
Here is the blog address of my friends who just moved to Kodiak. They are wonderful people! Hope you get to meet them sometime!
- July 16, 2009 at 3:33 PM
- Zoya said...
I picked my first alagnak last friday. And there is an awesome patch of ripe berries right behind the museum. But they still are not ripe in shady areas. So sweet this year! Piugta
- July 16, 2009 at 3:47 PM
- Ishmael said...
I haven't seen too many ripe ones yet, but they're getting there!
What's this Discovery Channel Crew about?
- July 16, 2009 at 5:43 PM
- Isiik said...
The crew is doing a documentary over in Katmai I believe. They took off with our housesitter in tow, and will probably be staying at the house again before they depart AK.
- July 17, 2009 at 9:37 AM


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"When I was a boy, I thought a lot about time travel," is what I almost said. Well, that would be a lie. I thought about time travel today. I'm not afraid to admit it. My first thought: if I were given a choice between traveling into the past or future, which would I choose? I still don't know. On the one hand, if I traveled into the past I could change the course of human history, while, on the other hand, if I traveled into the future I could see what my life would become. It comes down to a choice between changing the course of the world or changing the course of my life. Either way, something's changing. Of course, if you've spent anytime whatsoever thinking about time travel (don't lie, you know you have), you would realize that changing the course of history could result in a break down of the space-time continuum, as Back to the Future so eloquently pointed out. But, traveling to the future in order to glimpse my future would probably make me overanalyze everything in my present. Oy. What am I to do?
I couldn't help but wonder why my mind always goes to the past and future, rarely to the present. What makes me want to time travel at all? Hmmm
When I find myself thinking about the future or past, it's often because I'm unsatisfied with my present. In my future, I think things will be better: I'll have more time, I'll be able to spend more time with my friends and family, I'll be able to do the things that I love, finally getting to India or back to Paris. In my past, I think about what I should have done, things I should (or shouldn't!) have said, things I should have experienced, or options I should have explored. Thinking about my future and past releases me from the reality of my present. It allows me to divert my attention to things I cannot change or predict. My present is always so much more complicated than the endless scenarios of regret or hope.
My present is always more difficult. To face the challenges of my everyday life, to see my life from the perspective of right now, challenges me to, quite simply, live. To focus on my present requires me to look at every area of my life, asking myself not who I am but who I want to become. Asking myself who I want to become is always a more difficult question because I am forced to come face to face with who I am right now. And who I am right now is never satisfying.
At this point, it could launch into a diatribe about what a wretched human being I am. I could make a list of the things I'm not happy with about myself and my small part of the world. Well, you probably get the idea. Why is my tendency self-loathing and regret? I still can't figure this out …
PS. Part 2 may never come … but i certainly hope it does.


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Interview with DotArt
.ART enters General Availability on May 10th! We recently had the opportunity to reach out to the folks at UK Creative Ideas Ltd. (UKCI) who are in charge of bringing this exciting new TLD to market. Please enjoy the interview below:
1) What inspired your team to launch .ART?
Among other industries, the arts have been least affected by the stunning technological advancements the world has gone through in the last century. In a world that becomes more digitally oriented, it is important to establish your online presence now more than ever. .ART aspires to become a digital platform for the arts to structure and unify it, as well as encourage its interaction with technology.
Ulvi Kasimov, Founder: "As an IT venture investor who has launched and developed a number of projects – from artificial intelligence search engines to an e-commerce platform – I have always been passionate about developing infrastructure because of the practical application and added value it provides to communities. I recognized the opportunity to develop an online infrastructure for the art world, which could potentially bring about more freedom, increased transparency, greater choice, and build stronger communities."
2) Why should people consider registering .ART domains?
It is a way for individuals and institutions within the arts sector to identify themselves with the art world, in an immediate and recognizable way. It is the new "digital dress code" for all members of the artistic community. .ART is not just another domain name. Over time, our mission is to collaborate with the artistic and cultural community to invent new and exciting digital services in the name of art.
3) Are there specific restrictions in order to register a .ART domain?
From 10th May 2017, .ART domain names will be available via participating registrars.
4) Can you please highlight some of your key target markets, both geographically and specific segments.
.ART is a new top-level domain created for the international art and culture community. Above all, it is a way for individuals and institutions within the art sector to identify themselves with the art world. All forms of artistic expression from visual arts to performing arts, literature and culinary arts can find their place on a .ART domain name. Museums, galleries, state organizations, media, art and technology fairs, auction houses, art schools, universities and form part of our target market.
5) We understand that you have launched a very successful Early Adopters program. Can you please elaborate on this.
Over 60 global and high profle early adopters have joined .ART to date: Some of our early adopters, including Institute of Contemporary Arts, BRAFA Art Fair, Marina Abramovic Institute, Hauser&Wirth, and Love Watts already have fully operational websites in place, others are developing very exciting concepts of how to use it. More information about Early Adopters can be found on our website: art.art.
6) .ART enters general availability on May 10. What are the key challenges / obstacles you foresee in the short term?
As with any new gTLD, generating and sustaining demand for .ART by registrants will be a major priority. However judging from the success of our Special Launch Period which saw many .ART domain names registered at a premium price coupled with over 300 already active .ART websites, we are very optimistic regarding the success of .ART. We are looking forward to making .ART widely available around the globe and creating an online home for the international art community.
7) What does long-term success look like for .ART, say 5 years from now?
Our aim is to create an online infrastructure for the global art community. Aside from selling .ART domain names, we have a number of additional innovative projects in the works that we believe will contribute to making .ART an indispensable asset for the art world.
There is still time to place your .ART pre-registrations with HEXONT at: https://www.hexonet.net/preregistrations/art


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This makes a great filling for my Low Carb Chia Dessert Crepes. The whole chia seeds make realistic berry seeds.
Low Carb Berry Filling
1/2 cup Huckleberry Da Vinci Sugar-Free Syrup*
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon powdered erythritol
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/16 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons whole chia seeds
In a small bowl, whisk together ingredients in order given, whisking well after each addition. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Then whisk in:
1/2 teaspoon glucomannan powder
Fill cooled crepes with filling. Eat immediately or chill in frig.
Makes enough to fill at least 2 crepes (depending on how full you want them).
About 0 net carbs in entire recipe.
* I used Huckleberry flavored sugar-free syrup, but you can use another berry flavor if you wish.


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Wednesday September 26, 2018
12:30 pm – 5:30 pm Golf Sponsored by Altec, Techline, Hubbell – The Traditions Golf Course
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Hospitality, Social –Tech-Line & Hubbell - The Stella Hotel
Thursday September 27, 2018
7:30 am – 8:00 am Late Registration Sign in / Pick up Name Badges
8:00 am – 8:15 am Opening Remarks & Prayer by David Gaona – City of San Marcos
8:15 am – 8:30 am Welcome Mr. David Barrington Chief, B.O.D. - BTU
8:30 am – 9:30 am Break / Vendor Show
9:30 am – 10:30 am Key Note Speaker - Tracy Moore - High Line Hero Foundation
10:30 am – 10:45 am Break
10:45 am – 11:15 am Incident - Pole Hauling - Garland Power & Light
11:15 am – 12:00 pm Vendor Show Exhibits
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch on Location
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm P.P.D. & M.A.D.– Len Jenicek - TEEX
1:45 pm – 2:00 pm Break
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Incident – Austin Energy
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Storm Restoration - Mack Turner - Institute for Safety in Powerline Construction
Friday September 28, 2018
8:00 am – 8:15 am Greeting / Announcements David Gaona
8:15 am – 8:45 am Incident – CT's Safety Dan Graalum – City of College Station
8:45 am – 9:15 am Incident – Vault / Cable Failure - City of San Marcos
9:15 am – 9:30 am Break
9:30 am – 10:00 am Incident – Accident Myths – Ray Berger – Bryan Texas Utilities
10:00 am – 10:30 am Incident -- Grounded Primary - City of College Station
10:30 am – 11:00 am incident – Denton Municipal Electric
11:00 am – 11:30 am Conference Wrap up Evaluations
MESE invites all municipal utilities and electric cooperatives to attend the 24th annual MESE meeting to be held September 26th, 27th and 28th in Bryan, TX at The Stella Hotel. We have planned an exciting and informative format to discuss and share safety issues, features of available new equipment, accidents, near misses, and much more. Thursday afternoon, September 27th, we will provide various topics presented by qualified experienced instructors. Specific information regarding the agenda will be posted here in August.
There will be a vendor show all day Thursday September 27th.
The MESE conference touches all safety, training, and technical aspects of the electrical utility. Who should attend? Apprentices, journeyman linemen, substation techs, generation, metering/service and safety/risk personnel attend this conference.
If you are interested in our organization or have any questions, please contact Jessica Reece thru this website.
Jessica Reece, CSP
Safety & Training Coordinator
Garland Power & Light
PURPOSE: To provide the opportunity for all municipal utilities and electric cooperatives to come together to discuss safety and training issues,
solutions and opportunities that we all experience in the everyday operations of the business.
We invite you to attend our 24th Annual Safety Conference to be held Wednesday September 26th through Friday September 28rd, 2018 at The Stella Hotel in the thriving city of Bryan, TX.
The conference shares safety related information with Texas Municipal Utilities and Texas Electric Cooperatives from around the state. We provide information on key topics such as accident investigation, material/equipment, and required/changing safety standards.
Note: After September 1, 2018 registration is $150.00 per person
JOIN US WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR A GOLF SCRAMBLE SPONSORED BY ALTEC AT THE Traditions GOLF COURSE - ENTRY FEE IS $75.00 per person. Please register by September 15, 2018 Registration/Sign-In starts @ 11:00 a.m.; Tee Time is 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 26th. Call Billy Fulbright, (City of College Station) at 979-255-6107 for details.
All conference attendees are invited to join us immediately following the golf scramble:
Join us at The Stella in the Hershel's cocktail lounge for appetizers and drinks; SPONSORED BY: TECHLINE. Hospitality will be open from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 26th, 2018.
MESE continues to bring the attendees one of the best Vendor Shows in the area. The VENDOR SHOW, with over 30 Vendors, begins Thursday at 9:00 am – Various electric utility and safety vendors will be on-site displaying and demonstrating tools, equipment, PPE, etc.
Vendor Hospitality: Light refreshments will be furnished Thursday evening from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Hershel's.
All members of the utility group – whether you are a Field Supervisor, a Safety Specialist, or a Field or Plant Craftsman – this is a perfect opportunity for you to meet others from your line of work and develop a network for exchanging ideas and information throughout the entire year. All presentations are available to you and your company for your safety meetings.
The Stella has provided attendees a special rate of $129.00 per night (plus taxes)
Rooms are limited and it is advisable to make reservations early
979-421-4000 for hotel reservations for the Conference
Use the code: MESE2018
The Stella Hotel, 4100 Lake Atlas Drive, Bryan, Texas 77807
For questions or additional information, you may contact Jessica Reece by any of the following:
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Office Phone: (972) 205-3466 Mobile: (972) 897-4762
Please make checks payable to: MESE
Mail registration fee and form to: Jessica Reece, GP&L/MESE PO Box 469002, Garland, TX 75046-9002
Attendee Registration Form
The Stella Hotel has provided attendees a special rate of $129.00 per night (plus taxes)
Rooms are limited and it is advisable to make reservations early
Attendee must make hotel reservations – CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DOES NOT INCLUDE HOTEL RESERVATION.
Call 979-421-4000 for hotel reservations for the Conference and use the code: MESE2018.
The Stella Hotel
4100 Lake Atlas Drive
Bryan, Texas 77807
Other available hotels in the area include: (these hotels do not have special rates or rooms held for the MESE conference)
Home2 Suites by Hilton
300 Texas Ave South, College Station, Texas, 77840, 979-703-8288
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
4613 South Texas Ave
Bryan, TX 77802
Call: 979-268-1552
Join us Wednesday September 26th for a great day of entertainment
This is your invitation to join us at the MESE Conference to be held in Bryan, TX. The MESE Vendor Show will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday September 27th, 2018 for indoor vendors and outdoor vendors at the conference center in The Stella Hotel.
Take this opportunity to meet with working linemen, metering personnel, power plant technicians and safety specialists from various Texas Municipals and Cooperatives.
The cost of the Vendor show is only $150.00 if you register by September 1, 2018. This cost covers one table, parking, one lunch and electric power as needed. You have the option of setting up inside during the day and/or outside for the evening show. MESE and The Stella Hotel will provide a designated show room and a parking/setup area for trailers during the show. Set-up can begin anytime after 7:30 a.m. Thursday September 27th. If you register after September 1, 2018 the registration fee will be $200.00. We also offer multiple vendor sponsorship opportunities if you are unable to attend but still wish to get your company name out to our participants.
MESE gives door prizes throughout the conference to all conference participants; if you would like to donate an item for the conference or a gift certificate that can be used on Thursday at your table/trailer, please contact Ruben Flores at 972-835-4988 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Refreshments will be furnished inside during the afternoon at the conference center at Hershel's in The Stella Hotel.
Vendor Registration: $150.00 per company (register prior to September 1, 2018)
Vendor Registration: $200.00 per company (if registering after September 1, 2018)
All vendors staying overnight will receive the special room rate of $129.00 per night plus applicable taxes if you make your room reservations at The Stella 4100 Lake Atlas Drive, Bryan, TX. 77807 prior to September 1, 2018. Call 979-421-400 and refer to group code "MESE2018" to make reservations.
You may begin setting up anytime after 7:30 a.m. on Thursday September 27th.The Vender Hospitality Event will start around 3:30 pm. in Hershel's at The Stella Hotel.
If you wish to join us for lunch at The Stella Hotel Conference center on Thursday, 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Please purchase additional tickets for each representative that you bring.
Jessica Reece
Safety & Training Coordinator


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The DMS solution we create is fully customizable and based on your specific business needs. It is easy to use and offers accessibility features like drag and drop workflows, on demand access and centralized document storage.
The DMS solutions we implement can be seamlessly synced with your existing APIs so the learning curve for your employees is extremely easy.


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Let's Get Social – Featuring Jess Catorc
Welcome back for another week of, Let's Get Social, where I feature a different entrepreneur every Sunday!
This week I am featuring Jess Catorc. Don't forget – if you or someone you know can help out the featured entrepreneur with their area of need (see question #4), be sure to leave a comment! Also, if you would like to be the next entrepreneur featured, learn how at the end of this post. Enjoy!
Q&A Time – featuring Jess Catorc:
If you were a super hero, what would your super power be?
Flying power. It would make traveling around with my laptop for work so much easier!
What song do you crank up when you need a boost, or are celebrating a business victory?
Either Happy by Pharell Williams or Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson!
What's the best book you've read this year? (business or fiction)
Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires (Law of Attraction Book 7) I'm all about positive thinking and just love the message of the book!
I love to play business match maker. What area of your business could you use help with, in case the Socially Aligned audience or I can hook you up with someone?
Definitely Facebook marketing but lucky to have recently found and signed up for your Power Editor Master Class!
Apple or PC?
Apple 🙂
What's your favorite social media network for business?
What hidden talent do you have that people would be surprised to learn of?
I have been dancing since I was 3 years old and also danced professionally fresh out of high school!
Give us the elevator pitch – what do you do and where can people find you online to connect?
I am a DIY Website coach. I help female entrepreneurs take the final step in joining the online world and teach them how to create easy and stunning DIY websites! I have a free "Website Handbook" e-book (and bonus website planner) on my website at www.jesscatorc.com too!
Now for my social media tip of the week! And since Jess mentioned Facebook, that will be the topic! {See the embedded Facebook post below. The Super Bowl has passed, but think about how this applies to future, major events as well.}
Click Here to sign up for a FREE 15-Minute Marketing Makeover Session. We can talk about your marketing struggles and solutions that can help.


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A delegation from FH Aachen visited NUST last week to celebrate milestones that have been achieved through the 12-year partnership. The collaboration, specifically between the NUST Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DCEE) and the Department of Civil Engineering at FH Aachen, dates back to 2006 when the then Ministry of Works, Transport and Communication, with support from the German government, conducted a needs assessment on engineering skills in Namibia.
The result of the study determined that there was a huge gap between the available skills and the existing demand, and it remains so to date at various levels. The new Minister of Works and Transport, Honourable John Mutorwa, spoke highly of the efforts between the two institutions. "Education in general and higher education in particular is increasingly becoming internationalised," he said. Mutorwa added that: "National governments [everywhere] have obligations to render equitable quality and relevant education to their citizens."
One of the highlights of the event was the official handover of an accreditation certificate – the ASIIN 5-year certificate of approval of our BEng (Civil) degree programme. "It is significant to note that NUST is the first African institution to qualify for the accreditation amongst ASIIN accredited degree programmes in credible universities worldwide. The award of the seal is based on learning outcomes-oriented subject standards, and complies with the European Qualifications Framework and the European Standards and Guidelines," remarked Dr Tjama Tjivikua, the NUST Vice- Chancellor.
Professor Marcus Baumann, the President of FH Aachen, highlighted that to date 120 students from both institutions have benefited from the partnership through exchange programmes and many students have already graduated successfully. These graduates were placed in credible German civil engineering and consulting firms for their Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programmes. They have also managed through this partnership to study toward their Master's degrees.
The occasion also witnessed Dr Tjivikua bestowing meritorious awards on Professors Thomas Krause and Stefan Plaum for their invaluable contributions in promoting international networking and raising the academic profile of NUST through the introduction of specialized courses in construction engineering and management, as well as project management. Funding amounting to over N$ 37 million was provided in various forms to the partnership during the cooperation period.


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The Main Dish: Rising Star NYC Chefs, Sandwich Brands Slowing Down, and Other Highlights From This Week/
In the age of information overload, refinement is key. That was the thought behind The Main Dish — a quick compilation of the most bookmark-worthy links from the Foodable WebTV Network. Aside from our usual daily content, every Sunday, The Main Dish will serve a fresh batch of handpicked pieces of the most appetizing lists & literature that you may have missed.
Rising Culinary Stars in New York City's Restaurant Scene
New York City has many talented chefs so narrowing it down to only ten can be hard. Luckily, we have our Foodable Top 25 to help us. From that list, we took the top ten leading chefs at New York City's most beloved restaurants and highlighted them, uncovering the truth to their success one plate a time.
Google Did Not Let Burger King Have Its Way With 'Intrusive,' Voice-Activated Whopper TV Ad
Have it your way? Not so much. Google was quick to not let Burger King have its way and shut down the burger chain's latest TV ad called the "Connected Whopper." While Burger King has hit the ball out of the park with creative ads through DAVID The Agency in Miami, this recent stunt left many calling foul.
Curtis Stone's Maude Is Seasonal, Intimate, and Has a No-Tipping Model
A tiny Beverly Hills eatery serving a creative menu to about two dozen guests is Chef Curtis Stone's life-long dream. Its name, Maude, pays homage to his first culinary mentor — Curtis' late paternal grandmother. Her influence can be seen throughout the restaurant fixtures and china used to serve food.
Sandwich Slowdown: Can These Concepts Compete With the Better-for-You Brands?
Brands with a focus on this beloved lunch item are having trouble competing with the health halo brands. According to recent Foodable Labs' data, the top 10 sandwich restaurant chains experienced the most significant slowdown in the last five years.
Building Team Experiences to Keep Your Staff Engaged
Within the industry, we always talk about "experiences" — and rightfully so. At the end of the day, experiences are what restaurants sell to customers. All of the emphasis, however, is on customer experiences; but what about staff experiences?
Foodservice Cooks Up 'Halo Effect' for Retail Real Estate
To say foodservice has been cooking up some growth would be an understatement.According to a study by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Business Wire on Yahoo! Finance, the foodservice industry is "expanding at an exponential rate with the amount of space dedicated to food growing from [5] percent a decade ago to 15 percent today." By 2025, this trend is expected to hit 20 percent.


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This house / villa of 90 m² (about 968 ft²), built in 1999, on 2 levels, with a land size of 300 m² (about 0,07 acres) contains 4 rooms including 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 2 toilets. It is equipped with a kitchen/dining room, with a terrace and with a garage. Heating : individual gaz.
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We are holding 5 Open Day sessions for prospective new parents during October and November!
The sessions are:
- Wednesday 11th October @ 1.45pm
- Thursday 12th October @10.45am
- Tuesday 31st October @ 9.30am
- Thursday 2nd November @ 1.45pm
- Thursday 2nd November @ 4pm
No need to book! Just come along to learn more about our school, and pick up some information.


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Here are five tips that can help you maximize your savings while also being frugal with your time.
1. Review your budget. A budget can be a great way to keep your spending in check, but it's only effective if it's aligned with your current needs and priorities.
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Once a month, set aside a little time (just 15 minutes can help) to make sure your budget categories and real-life spending are where they should be. Look for areas you can trim and ask yourself if any new expenses have cropped up that need to be factored in.
If you notice you regularly overspend in a certain category, ask yourself if you can change your habits or if you can trim another budget category to free up some extra money. Re-evaluating and readjusting your budget on a regular basis helps you make sure your money is working for you.
Programs like Mint.com can help track your spending for you and alert you when you're getting close to exceeding your monthly spending goals.
Want to make things super easy? Try the "anti-budget" — yank your savings from the top first, and force yourself to live on the rest.
2. Grocery shop smarter. A little preparation ahead of time can save you plenty at the grocery store – and help make cooking easier throughout the week. (And who doesn't want that?)
Sit down over the weekend and come up with a meal plan for the week ahead. Create a list with only the items you'll need for those meals (plus any staples you're running low on, like milk or bread). Keep your shopping trips quick and to the point; make a beeline for the items on your list and don't get distracted by flashy displays or sale signs. Get in, get what you need and then get out.
Want to make things even easier? Cook a large batch of something in a slow cooker on the weekends and then divide it up into meals for the week to come.
3. Cancel unused memberships and services. If it's been several months and you still haven't used that gym membership you keep swearing you're going to use, it's time to face reality. All it's doing is sucking money out of your bank account each month. There are plenty of other ways you can work out, like running, biking or finding free exercise videos on YouTube.
Look for other recurring expenses you're not utilizing, such as magazines you rarely read, pricey cable packages when you only watch a handful of shows and that land line you still have even though the only calls you ever receive on it are from solicitors.
These things are all drains on your budget. Cancel them, and voila! Extra money appears each month.
4. Think ahead. Establish several savings goals for short- and long-term expenses you can expect to face down the road. An emergency savings fund will give you a cushion to help you deal with things like home and car repairs, illness and accidents without blowing your regular budget.
Review your calendar for other expenses coming up in the year ahead: birthdays, weddings, vacations, holidays. Create a budget for these costs and start putting aside a little each month so you won't have to find the cash for them in one fell swoop. When it comes to travel, booking things like flights and hotels far in advance can help you net some great deals you won't find if you wait till the last minute.
5. Sign up for daily deals sites. Sites like Groupon, Amazon Local and Seize the Deal offer great daily bargains on everything from restaurants to entertainment to travel. Sign up for their mailing lists and set up a rule in your inbox so that any messages you receive from them go straight into a separate "deals" subfolder. This way, you can skim all your daily deals at once and they won't clog your regular inbox.
Paula Pant is the founder of Afford Anything, a website that helps you build wealth and maximize life. Afford Anything is an online movement against tired old financial advice that says you should skip lattes and chain yourself to a desk for 40 years. Paula Pant launched the site after she quit her 9-to-5 job, traveled to 32 countries and became a successful entrepreneur and real estate investor.


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Beautiful Books Link-up!December 30, 2015
How do I begin to describe Suite Revenge. It's an Edwardian cocktail that's one part Downton Abbey...
The inspector turned and ducked back into the wine cellar. Mrs. Gravely gave Elsie a push toward the open and door and she found she'd rather be interrogated by the inspector than left alone with that woman.In the wine cellar, Elsie found the room occupied by another: a dark haired boy, who looked to be near her age, stood with his back to the stone wall of room. He wore a blue, high collared policeman's tunic with a constabulary helmet tucked under his arm. There were numbers and letters on his collar, but their meaning escaped Elsie. He watched her in a detached way from where he leaned almost casually against the wall. His eyes were a light grey, perhaps blue; it was hard to see in the dim light of the cellar and the angles of his brow and cheekbones cast deep shadows over his face. Elsie didn't like the effect. He looked cold, skeletal, as he stood watching her, refusing to break her gaze. A table with two chairs sat between them and she was glad for it.Elsie's stomach gave a weird sort of twitch as his eyes followed her path towards the table.
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OMG YOUR COMP TITLES THOUGH. Suite Revenge seriously sounds so cool (that title!!) ALSO GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL. That snippet is lovely, too. My most productive rewriting came from having a very clear rewriting plan (I broke it down by chapter) and stealing Cait's trick of turning everything red, then once I've rewritten a paragraph, turning that paragraph black.ReplyDeleteReplies
haha!! Thanks! I think I might have been too inspired and I don't want the book to get muddled, but I guess that's a bridge I can cross in editing;) And I'm totally using that trick! It's prefect for helping me keep my place in the MS!Delete
Goodness, I need to read this novel of yours. It sounds right up my alley. o.oReplyDeleteReplies
THANKS! It's far from ready for readers eyes but I hope I'll get it there sometime soon!Delete


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Natural History of British Shells, The
London: Printed for the Author and for F. and C. Rivington, 1799. Item #03434
One Hundred and Thirteen Fine Hand Colored Plates of British Shells
DONOVAN, Edward. The Natural History of British Shells, including figures and descriptions of all the species hitherto discovered in Great Britain, systematically arranged in the Linneaen Manner, with scientific and general observations on each. London: Printed for the author and for F. and C. Rivington, 1799-1802.
Volumes 1-3 and part of volume 4 only (of five).
Octavo (9 1/8 x 5 5/8 inches; 231 x 144 mm.). Title-pages, text and indexes to the first three volumes. Title-page and text up to plate 116 only in volume four. 113 (of 144) engraved plates only, all colored by hand in fine bright colors.
Contemporary quarter olive green calf over marbled boards, smooth spines decoratively tooled in gilt, red morocco labels lettered in gilt, marbled end-papers. Spines faded, headcaps a little worn. A very good collection of 113 hand-colored plates from this important work on British shells.
The work was originally issued in sixty parts, each with three plates, having descriptive text to each plate.
Edward Donovan (1768-1837) was the founder of the London Museum and Institute of Natural History, which housed his large natural history collection. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history specimens purchased mainly at auctions of specimens from voyages of exploration. He was a Fellow of the Linnean Society and the Wernerian Natural History Society which gave him access to the best collections and libraries in London. It was quite common for private collectors to open small public museums, and in 1807 he founded the London Museum and Institute of Natural History. This exhibited several hundred cases of world birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, molluscs, insects, corals and other invertebrates and botanical specimens and other exotica alongside his British collections. Donovan was, at first, the very successful author of a number of natural history titles, including Natural History of British Birds (1792-97), Natural History of British Insects (1792-1813), Natural History of British Fishes (1802-08), Natural History of British Shells (1799-1804). He also wrote articles on Conchology, Entomology etc., made drawings and arranged the natural history plates in Rees's Cyclopædia and undertook commissions for private albums of his botanical artwork.
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7 Greystone CtFlorence, KY 41042
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Need some loving to turn this place into a real showplace! 4 BR, 3 F Baths on a nice cul de sac lot. Large rooms. 4th BR in LL. Much potential. Buyer to verify all aspects of the home. Sold As-is, where is. Cash offers or 203K loans. Will not qualify for most financing.
NOTE: This property was sold on 10/31/2017 and is no longer available. The details listed below are believed accurate to the date of the sale and are subject to change.
|Bath 1:
|F (Level: U)
|Bath 2:
|F (Level: U)
|Bath 3:
|F (Level: L)
|Room Dimensions
|Bedroom 1:
|13 x 12 (Level: U)
|Bedroom 2:
|12 x 11 (Level: U)
|Bedroom 3:
|11 x 11 (Level: U)
|Bedroom 4:
|13 x 9 (Level: L)
|Dining Room:
|12 x 10 (Level: U)
|6 x 5 (Level: 1)
|Family Room:
|14 x 13 (Level: L)
|14 x 12 (Level: U)
|Laundry Room:
|8 x 7 (Level: L)
|Living Room:
|14 x 13 (Level: U)
|Boone County
|0.22 Acres
|Basement Type:
|Brick Front, Vinyl
|Central Air
|Brick, Wood
|Built in
|Garage spaces:
|Electric, Heat Pump
|Ceramic Tile
|Lot description:
|220 Volt
|Cul-de-sac St
|School district:
|Boone County Public
About Florence
Florence is the second-largest city in Northern Kentucky with 30,000 people. The residents of this community take pride in its rich history and tradition.
As one of the fastest growing areas in the nation, the old fashioned farms of Boone County are joined by an abundance of multi-styled homes in Florence. In recent years, new construction has flourished with the addition of condominium and single-family homes ranging from moderately priced to luxury, custom-built homes. And in recent years, the Florence Mall has brought new opportunity and value to the area, making the city the center of shopping and trade in Northern Kentucky. This forward-looking community offers its residents a way of life that is close to our northern neighbor, Cincinnati, and offers a comfortable and upbeat lifestyle. Be sure to salute the Florence water tower – "Florence Y'All!"
T.A.N.K. buses serve Florence and most areas of Boone County at about 20-minute intervals. The main streets, Dixie Highway and U.S. 42, lead to Interstate 75. Driving time to downtown Cincinnati is about 15 minutes. It is a 10-minute drive to the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
St. Elizabeth Hospital is located at I-75 at the Florence exit and staffs a 24-hour emergency room. Other nearby hospitals include St. Elizabeth South in Edgewood (10 minutes) and St. Elizabeth North in Covington (15 minutes). St. Elizabeth Florence Children's Pavilion is located on Turfway Road.
Florence Mall features 130 speciality stores. Centrally located in Florence, close to all Boone County residents Crestview Hills Town Center at I-275 and Dixie Highway is a lifestyle center featuring Dillards as an anchor along with a wide assortment of speciality stores and restaurants offering clothing, cosmetics, home furnishings and sporting equipment. This shopping center is close to St. Elizabeth Medical Center and Thomas More College in neighboring Kenton County.
There are seven parks in Florence. "Florence Nature Park" has 15 acres with paved walking trails. People also enjoy the brick patio with a grill, granite animals, and a gazebo. "Orleans Park" is an 11-acre park that is near the Orleans North subdivision. This park has a shelter, playground area, sled hill, open space field, volleyball court, stocked lake and a paved walking trail. "South Fork Park" features 42 acres and has a nautical theme. Enjoy a sheltered area, playground, volleyball and basketball courts, pedestrian bridge, bike path log dam habitats, natural meadow areas as well as mounded earthen sculpture of topsoil for play. "Springtown Park" has a Camelot theme on its eight acres. Enjoy a playground area, basketball court, four fitness stations, paved trail and a shelter. This park also features sand volleyball, corn-hole sets and a seat wall. "Niblack Memorial Park" is 4.5 aces and home to the Florence Senior Activity Center. The "Walnut Creek Park" is 2.5 acres and is located in the Walnut Creek subdivision. There is a ball field and open play area. "Lincoln Woods Park" features a tennis court, basketball court, playground, dirt trails and ball fields.
Florence is home to the "Florence Family Aquatic Center." This four-acre facility opened is located on the campus of the Florence Government Center in the heart of Boone County. The Aquatic Center features a lazy river, 25-meter competition pool, two sprayground areas, spiral and speed slides and a zero-depth pool. There is a membership charge for this center.
The "Florence/Boone County Skate Park" with 22,000 square feet of concrete is a park for skateboarders, bikers, rollerblades and in-line skaters of course. Located on the campus of the Florence Government Center, this facility is designed for the novice as well as the experts.
"Florence Freedom", a Frontier League Baseball team was the 2005 Frontier League Organization of the Year. Florence Freedom plays at Champion Field in the heart of Boone County, and offers a hometown, professional baseball experience and is an outing for young and old alike.
"R.C. Durr YMCA" is a state-of-the-art YMCA centrally located in Boone County on Route 18. The YMCA features a heated indoor pool and an outdoor pool, both with 25 lanes. A fitness center with cardio, strength training and free weights, the YMCA has personal fitness programs, a full gymnasium other programs for members.
There are several public golf courses near Florence: "Boone Links" has been named "Best Bang for the Buck" by Golf Digest. This 27-hole facility is open year round, weather permitting. Just off of Route 18 between Florence, Hebron and Burlington, "Lassing Point" is an 18-hole course with a driving range and short-game center on the premises. "World of Golf" is a great place to play, practice and learn.
"Dinsmore Homestead" is a unique historical site where visitors can learn what rural life was like in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Home tours and seasonal events are a highlight to Boone County history. Nature enthusiasts enjoy the hiking trails developed in cooperation with the Kentucky Nature Conservancy and the Boone County Parks Program.
The city of Florence hosts community events throughout the year. A Pooch Fest is held in September. Halloween Night Out brings out kids in costumes at the government center. The city also has an annual Veteran's Day event and a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony.
Boone County naturally attracts horse lovers, but is also popular with those looking for sports such as swimming, soccer, baseball, tennis, and pee wee football. The arts are represented with dance and art classes available locally and in neighboring Cincinnati. Most any activity is within reach for Boone County residents.


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Interest rates maintained
The Federal Reserve (Fed) took the decision to hike federal fund rates in December 2015 to 0.25% to 0.5% for the first time in seven years post the 2008 financial crisis. On the other hand, this move by Fed led to turmoil in the markets as investor's believed that the slowdown in the economy has not ended. Accordingly, the S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .INX) plunged over 9.6% from the starting of the year till February 12, 2016 while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX: .DJI) lost around 9.3% during the same period. Moreover, concerns over the rate hike leading to tightening of the economic cycle, and inflation, which are the core factors for deciding further rate hikes also led to the pressure in the markets.
On the other hand, Fed has reported that they would reduce the number of rate hikes to two rate hikes from their earlier estimated of four hikes given the ongoing tough market conditions in the US economy. During the recent Fed meeting, they maintained their interest rates of 0.25% to 0.5% on track with the December levels but hinted that they might consider hiking interest rates in June which would tighten the monetary policy even though there is a slowdown in the U.S. economy. Accordingly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average 2 Minute (INDEXDJX:.DJI) and S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .INX) fell by 0.3% and 0.5% respectively on April 29, 2016.
Fed Reserve Policy (Source: Bloomberg)
Mixed Economic data
Meanwhile, the US economy continues to be challenging while the recent April consumer sentiment Index declined to 89.0 as compared to 89.7 level during the middle of the month and against 91.0 in March 2016. The data suggested that the April's readings have been lowest from September 2015, raising concerns over the confidence in the jobs and income outlooks. Inflation data results for the US have also been volatile wherein the one year forecasts rose by one-tenth to 2.8% while the five year forecasts fell two-tenths to 2.5%. The recent consumer confidence index was also flat, a major indicator that is restricting the better forecasts for the second-quarter. PMI Manufacturing Index which was released on May 03, 2016 reached 50.8 lower than the consensus estimate of 51. This index hints that the manufacturing sector is being flat. Moreover, despite the new orders rising modestly during the month, the export orders contracted at the fastest pace in more than a year, and are not indicating any improvements. Moreover, the recent rise in oil prices also did not boost capital spending in the energy sector.
FED Funds Rate Hike Poll (Source: Reuters)
However, the recent mixed data from some of the economic indicators in the US have been raising debate among investors over a possible interest rate hike in the next FOMC meeting to be held in June. As per Bloomberg, consumer spending data supported the first-quarter of 2016 real GDP in the US to a certain extent which reported an annualized plus 0.5% rate, but below the Econoday consensus for 0.7 percent. The Consumer spending (personal consumption expenditures) improved at a 1.9% rate, which is lower by only 5 tenths as compared to the fourth quarter of 2016. There was a 14.8% jump in Residential investment during the period balancing the 5.9% fall in nonresidential investment owing to poor energy drilling. Nonetheless, inventories rose during the quarter which is an unfavorable indicator for GDP confirming an ongoing poor global demand. Bloomberg also indicated that price data was mixed wherein the price index rose by just 0.7% during the quarter, but down two-tenths as compared to the fourth quarter. However, the core deflator rose seven-tenths higher to plus 1.9 %.
While debates on a possible interest rate hike in June by Fed are ongoing, the mixed US economic data is leading to a lack of clarity over the Fed's move over a potential interest rate hike in the coming June.
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