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Another Dragon Ball World Collectable figure review again! Son Gokou Saiyan Saga for the review now! Son Gokou or "Goku" is the main protagonist of the Dragon Ball metaseries created by Akira Toriyama. Goku is a Saiyan originally sent to Earth as an infant with the mission to destroy it. However, an accident alters his memory, causing him to grow up pure-hearted and later become Earth's greatest defender, as well as the informal leader of the Dragon Team. The figure line was called Dragon Ball World Collectable (DWC) but, more recognizeable as World Collectable Figure (WCF), is a line of smaller scale Prize figures by Banpresto. The figures also features them in deformed/chibi style with a single display base. DWC SonGokou was sealed with orange colored box with some promotional pictures of him, the front one features him with Kame house background in Dragon Ball artwork style. While the back only has warning signs for this figure, the full words of "Dragon Ball World Collectable" only written in Japanese but, the short name of "DWC" appeared on the top of the box along with small Son Gokou promotional photo and gold colored Toei sticker (Japan import). DWC SonGokou was released somewhere in February 2009 and the product line is Dragon Ball Z World Collectable Figure Vol. 01, his product number is 001 and he was released as set with other 7 characters such as Pikkoro Saiyan Saga (002), Kid SonGohan Saiyan Saga (003), Radittsu (004), Yamcha Saiyan Saga (005), Vegeta Saiyan Saga (006), Nappa (007) and Saibamen (008). The front box looks interesting although, I'm not fond with windowless box. Let's open the box!
The contents consists of 2 part of Goku figure and his base display.
Goku was included with clear red display stand with 2 pegs, to make him standing without having worried of falling. Alas, his footing position did not match to the base's pegs and I could only attach 1 foot on him while the other one didn't….
This Goku is an adult version of him in the early DBZ series, Goku still wears his trademark orange colored gi outfit with small Kame symbol on the chest, blue undershirt, arm bands, obi belt with 2 loose tie and dark blue with yellow lining and brown strings boots. In this figure, Goku is posing standing with slight open legs, his arms bend to the front with his hand gripping into fist. The pose was like he's ready to power up for battle like using Kaio-Ken or go Super Saiyan. The pose looked very simillar to Tamashii Buddies standard pose on male characters. He was done in deformed style so, I'm not going to discuss much of his proportions but, for a chibi figure he still retained his adult appearance. Goku was done pretty awesome except the missing Kame/Kaio symbol on his back, in Saiyan Saga his gi has 2 symbols. The small one on the chest which is present and the large one on the back which is missing. Banpresto messed up this one, forgetting this part which is quite important for his appearance in Saiyan saga. But, then again it's a prize figure so, every slight missing part is tolerable, right? Other than that, he's perfect for me. Overall sculpt work of him is very well made because of his neck, arms and fabric details, I have to admit he feels meticulously made. Atleast, Banpresto still did an outstanding work despite the missing symbol on the back and comparing to him promotional pictures, the actual figure looked exactly the same. The whole figures was made from hard plastic.
Eventhough his base display didn't match, Goku can still stand nicely but, still… A single shake might hurt him.
Like other Goku figures, his normal counterpart's appearance has him with unique spiky black hairstyle and black eyes. Yeah, Goku's most iconic looks is his spiky black hair, he has 4 bangs hanging to the right of his forehead and 3 bangs hanging to the left. His hair also stands up with 3 spikes on the right side, 2 spikes on the center and 3 spikes on the left side. His expression is shown smirking with his left side of mouth hanging to his cheek, he also lowering his eyebrows to show slight meaner looks but, feels friendly. Goku's irises are painted simple black, he is looking up to the front view. Unfortunately, the finishing wasn't that good as there's a minor paint transfer.
Comparing the figure between his anime/manga counterpart, DWC Goku was done closely perfect. They did captured his appearance in Saiyan saga but, they missed his Kame/Kaio symbol on the back because in Saiyan saga Goku's gi has either 2 different kanji symbol on the back. His early appearance in Saiyan saga has the kanji symbol is written Kame like on the chest but, after he trained under Kaio-shin the symbol on the back changed into Kaio symbol. Goku actually dislike the Kaio kanji but, unaware with the changes.
Of course comparing to SHF, DWC is a midget but, what I'm trying to compare is his overall looks. Their hair, faces looks pretty closely the same but, surprisingly… DWC Goku got more intense detailed hair than SHF version. You can see that the DWC Goku has more spikes on his hair but, the tip weren't sharp as SHF one. However, DWC Goku has rounder face and more detailed mouth since his mouth has a lining while SHF don't. Their gi is also different, SHF Goku's gi was based from his appearance in Android saga until Buu saga which the gi doesn't have any symbol or loose obi tie.
Well, quite happy with the figure's looks but, disappointed with that unfitting base display and the missing symbol on the back. Due to his old release date and rare status, this Goku also became so expensive but, luckily I got him less pricey than Mai one. It's Goku, man… It's not strange anymore if he became so expensive although, not all of Goku figures was expensive lol… However, despite my bad luck on his defects, I still recommend this anyway. If you like DWC/WCF, then this is a great addition for your Dragon Ball collections, Goku is more well made than Mai or even Ranfan. Anyway, another DWC review on the way!
- Good and more detailed sculpt work.
- Good for displaying the figure in the cabinet or detolf.
- Good looking box.
- Some paint transfer and the missing symbol on the back but, it's tolerable for a prize figure.
- Expensive price but, it's understandable by his current status.
Dragon Ball World Collectable: SonGokou Saiyan Saga
Design: 4/5
Movement: 0/5
Small Parts: 1/5
Substance: 4/5
Accuracy sculpt: 4/5
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UPDATE: As expected, the release date for Star Wars: Episode IX has been shifted to December 20, 2019.
ORIGINAL: Here's the official statement, courtesy of StarWars.com:
J.J. Abrams, who launched a new era of Star Wars with The Force Awakens in 2015, is returning to complete the sequel trilogy as writer and director of Star Wars: Episode IX. Abrams will co-write the film with Chris Terrio. Star Wars: Episode IX will be produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Abrams, Bad Robot, and Lucasfilm.
"With The Force Awakens, J.J. delivered everything we could have possibly hoped for, and I am so excited that he is coming back to close out this trilogy," said Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy.
There were several reports during the production and aftermath of The Force Awakens that Abrams had clashed with Kennedy, but despite those disagreements he had previously expressed interest in directing another Star Wars film. And with The Force Awakens being lauded by fans and critics alike, Abrams is a safe and dependable choice to close out the trilogy.
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Beyoncé, who is expecting twins, has affirmed that she is hauling out of the Coachella music celebration in California under specialist's requests yet has guaranteed she will feature the occasion in 2018.
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Mark Sorell is a graduate faculty associate in Kansas State University's statistics department. In spring 2016, he began teaching STAT 703: An Introduction to Statistical Methods for the Sciences course at the Kansas State University Olathe campus.
Sorell is an applied statistician with more than 27 years of experience in private industry and government. He has instructed hundreds of students, technicians, engineers and managers in many different statistics courses.
Prior to joining Kansas State University, he taught as an adjunct professor for the University of New Mexico and as a graduate teaching assistant while studying for his master's degree at Kansas State University.
Sorell worked in the semiconductor industry at Intel Corp. for 23 years, where he supported numerous departments at the corporate headquarters and its development and manufacturing sites. At Intel, he has taught Introduction to Statistics, Statistical Process Control Monitoring, Design of Experiments, Data Mining Techniques, Data Visualization and Graphics, Using Statistical Analysis Software packages (SAS, JMP), Time Series Analysis, Reliability and Part Lifetime Analysis, Metrology System Analysis, and other courses.
After he left Intel, Sorell worked for Hallmark Cards in the Consumer Research and Marketing Division alongside numerous MBAs as well as qualitative and quantitative analysts for three years.
In 2015, he joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of the Inspector General helping to start up a newly formed Office of Data Sciences. In this role, Sorell conducts data analysis to help identify fraud, waste and abuse in USDA programs.
He is a long time member of the American Statistical Association and past vice president and president of its Albuquerque-Santa Fe chapter. He graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in statistics from Kansas State University. He lives in Olathe with his wife, Traci, and young son, Carlos.
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Nowadays, people have become used to racing against time on a daily basis. Every day, people are dealing with a hectic schedule. There never seems to be a day when people are not juggling with too many responsibilities at home and at work. Living with a hectic daily schedule has deprived a lot of people of enough sleep and enough time for rest and relaxation. A busy life has also lead many people to become contented with eating at fast-food chains and restaurants. Instant and chemically processed foods have become part of many people's daily diet. Unfortunately, this unhealthy lifestyle has resulted to stress and anxiety attacks and other serious diseases in many people.
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- Update your planner daily. When there are so many things to do, it is best to keep an updated daily planner. This is to ensure that you will not end up missing or procrastinating important appointments. An updated daily planner will help keep you abreast of the things that need to be done every day.
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Hello, and welcome to a great interactive way to bake with me in the kitchen with my SUBSCRIBERS!! They sent in there videos and we made Black Forest Cake together. What a sweet, tart, and full of love in your mouth type of cake. Its secret is Kirschwasser, meaning in German, a cherry flavored liquor. You don't have to use liquor I just used simple syrup. This cherry flavor cake is the perfect cake for summer.
Black Forest Cake
12 Tbs soft butter
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 tsp vanilla
1/3 tsp. almond
beat untill fluffy
add 9 egg yolks (Save whites) one @ a time
set off to the side
1 c. flour (or cake flour)
3 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
set off to the side
9 egg whites till foamy
add 1/4 c. sugar
whisk till hard peek stage
Fold: whites to butter and egg mixture
Fold: dry ingredients into mixture
Fold in
9 oz. grated simi sweet chocolate (or simi choc chips)
Bake @ 325 for 25-35
after layers have cooled
sprinkly Kirschwasser on cake layers (or simple syrup)
layer cake with whipped cream
1 c. whipping cream
1/4 c sugar
whisk up
then add cherries
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The special effects and art direction, as well as the musical score by Danny Elfman are all top notch. The opening is an inspired, Howdy Doody-style, or Punch Judy-looking, animated sequence. The titular Golden Army looks impressive, but they're not as tough as they seem.
A legend is impressed upon us that isn't so impressive. A Prince is exiled from his magical kingdom. His golden army is locked away. But, you know that they're all going to make a comeback and have a big fight at the end, one in which they'll lose.
Yet, there's one quirk. If you hurt or kill the Prince, you also hurt or kill his twin sister, the Princess, with whom Hellboy's best friend Abraham Sapien, the half-man, half-fish guy, has fallen in love. This quirk could have been played into a golden nugget, but del Toro doesn't exploit this fact for the cool drama that could have been pulled from it.
No. Instead it just becomes a lame surprise at the end to add an extra layer on the final fight scene, which ultimately is a yawner. It's a fight that didn't even have to happen, if certain characters, namely the Princess, had made better choices in the run-up. An even better fight could have brewed, but del Toro missed a golden opportunity.
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Posts Tagged 'Photography'
Silent SundayPosted: 24 July 2011 in Silent Sunday
Tags: Beach, Morecambe, Photography, Photos, Silent Sunday
1-31/365Posted: 1 February 2010 in 365 Project, Photography
Tags: 365, January, Photography, Photos
Happy New Year!Posted: 1 January 2010 in Celebrations, Photography
Tags: 2010, Flickr, Fresh, new, New Year, Photography, saving
I love New Years Day, especially when I've had a lovely quiet evening in the night before, no hangovers and extreme tiredness here!
The day feels fresh, there is anticipation in the air and you can sense the new beginnings that comes with a brand new year. We have just taken down all of our decorations. They are now packed away and stored back up in Robyn's attic bedroom. The living room feels a bit bare but at the same time it feels brighter. Now comes the task of sorting out all of the toys. We need to go through them all and decide which ones will go upstairs to the girls rooms, which ones will go to my mum and dads house and which will stay down here. We sorted out the toys that needed throwing away/rehoming just before Katie's birthday so at least we know one task is done lol.
I've just started a 365 project on Flickr. Here is my first shot:
From now on I'll probably only post my monthly mosaic here but feel free to keep an eye on the project on my Flickr page. You could even join in. The group I am doing it in is one set up for members past & present from my OU course but there are lots of 365 projects on Flickr.
We've also started a new savings scheme… £1 a day for 2010. Hopefully we will stick to it and by this time next year we will have £365 to treat ourselves with!
Best of 2009: Web ToolPosted: 23 December 2009 in Best of 2009, Photography
Tags: #best09, Flickr, Photography, Photos
Maybe not quite a web tool but the thing that has to come under this section is Flickr.
I was introduced to it by a friend and when my OU photography course (T189) started I became hooked. On Flickr I can share photographs of more random things than I do on Facebook. So many people are able to see my photographs. The rush I blogged about earlier on in this challenge becomes even more immense when I get a comment on Flickr. A complete stranger telling me that they like my photograph is amazing for me! In 2010 I am going to start a photo a day challenge set up by a past T189 course member. I hope it keeps my passion for photography alive now that my course has finished.
A web tool that enables my photographs to be seen by more people has to be good! You can see my Flickr photostream here:
This post is part of Gwen Bell's Best of 2009 blog challenge
Best of 2009: RushPosted: 18 December 2009 in About me, Best of 2009, Photography
Tags: #best09, Camera, Photography, Photos, Rush
I think there can only be one thing here. My photography.
This year I have discovered a new hobby, something that I enjoy so so much and something that gives pleasure to others. I have discovered that I can get a huge rush by taking photographs, by getting home and editing them and by seeing peoples reactions to them.
At the weekend we went out to Heaton Park with my family. The sunlight was perfect and it was a really crisp winters day. Wonderful! I was totally taken by the beauty of the trees against the winter sky and when I got home I began to edit the photographs I had taken. When I opened one particular photograph to edit I actually said "Wow!!!". My sister in law asked me what was wrong lol. The rush I got was amazing. A photograph that I had taken was so stunning that it made me gasp! I had to remind myself that it was my photograph and not one from a book.
Yes. Learning photography has definitely given me the rush of 2009!
Here is that photograph:
This post is part of Gwen Bell's Best of 2009 blog challenge
Best of 2009: Workshop or conferencePosted: 9 December 2009 in About me, Best of 2009, Photography
Tags: #best09, Photography
The only thing that could come under this heading for 2009 is my photography course. I enrolled on it back in early summer to start in October. I became interested in photography and had some encouraging comments from my friends about my pictures. I realised I was eligible for funding for the Open University digital photography course so nervously applied.
There were people of all abilities on the course. Some were excellent photographers already, some were total beginners and others like me had a basic understanding of what makes a good photograph but needed to learn much much more.
The course challenged me. It made me stop and think about myself, about how I use my camera. I'd only ever used a camera to take pictures of my family. Now I realised I was becoming capable of taking an image that other people could really enjoy. Definitely one of the best things I did in 2009 was deciding to take that course.
This post is part of Gwen Bell's Best of 2009 blog challenge
Best of 2009: ArticlePosted: 8 December 2009 in Best of 2009, Photography
Tags: #best09, Photography
Shorter post this one.
The article that I found this year that has helped me the most is 13 Resources for DSLR Beginners. When I got my Sony a200 in August I was excited but also nervous. This article continues to help me find my way around my camera and to get the most out of it. I have just yesterday completed and submitted a short Open University course on digital photography. Hopefully the article has helped me alongside the course material! I'll find out how successful I was in the course sometime in February/March when the results are due out!
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Many seniors who are too sick or frail to live in their homes often think that the nursing homes are their only option either as their permanent residence or as a temporary facility during their recovery. However, many seniors who need nursing care would rather receive it in their own home while enjoying a familiar environment with their family and friends. Good thing there are community services and health care professionals who can provide him the home nursing care he needs. These professionals can come right to a senior's home in Hasbrouck Heights to deliver responsible care.
Home care generally refers to health care or support provided in the patient's home, but this term is usually applied to non-medical care or custodian care provided by persons who are not licensed medical personnel. Family and friends, who are referred to as caregivers, primary caregiver or voluntary caregiver in this context, can also provide home care in Hasbrouck Heights. Mostly, however, services are provided by agencies or independent providers.
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During this time of change these people are experiencing one of the most difficult periods of their lives. Not only is it difficult for the person making the move, but also for that person's family and friends.
Here are more disadvantages:
1. The person is usually very sad. This is quite justified since they are usually leaving the only home they have known for years -- including all the memories.
2. Most fear a nursing home because they consider it the final step before death. This is usually true since once there, they usually do not return to their own home.
7. Lose their own personal doctor; and, instead one is provided by the home.
8. They may become very angry at their child or children for putting them there. This causes all kinds of heartache in the family.
Sometimes there is no choice and a loved one must enter a nursing home. That is understandable; however, all situations are different. If I had to do it all over again for my mom, I would definitely consider at home care.
8 Disadvantages of a Nursing Home
There are problems that can occur among the elderly, many of which are often overwhelming to family and other loved ones. That is why good home and health dare is essential. Since many family members work, it is impossible for them to properly care for that elderly parent, grandparent, or aunt, many of whom have serious health issues that need constant attention. This is where home care services can help.
The goal is a home care service is to restore the "golden years" by enabling senior citizens to reach their optimum of independence and to increase their ability to interact in all possible aspects of society.
It is sometimes difficult to know when it is time to utilize the services offered by a home care facility. There are, however, several questions you can ask yourself to try to determine whether or not the time has come. Are you missing valuable time at work while trying to provide your elderly family member care? How do you explore your home care options when the family member in need of care lives a good distance away? How do you provide elderly parents who have different home care needs the proper care and still insure they remain together? How do you obtain home care for someone who no longer qualifies for visiting nurse services under Medicare? If you can ask yourself any or all of these questions, it may be time to consult with a home care facility.
There are many home care facilities from which to choose, many of whom offer similar services. The decisions families must make for their elderly loved ones are often very difficult, and it is important to feel that you have acted in that person's best interest. Remember, improving the quality of life and only serve to lengthen it.


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Pack up your entire make-up requirements into a single stack of CLICK-TOGETHER POTS with TRINNY WOODALL's first BEAUTY COLLECTION …
We had breakfast with Trinny Woodall yesterday as she landed in Brown Thomas straight from her flight to launch her Trinny London beauty line in the store – there's a pop-up on Level 2 until Saturday and after that the bestsellers will be available online at www.brownthomas.com, as well as via the Trinny London website. You can catch her at the pop-up tomorrow (Saturday 14 April) from 12-2pm and we highly recommend braving the crowds to do so. She is hugely vivacious and fun, and massively passionate about make-up as well as fashion and style.
Trinny breezed in to the press launch and charmed the entire room in a matter of minutes, glittering in silver sequins (which she wears often to brighten up the face, she says), having changed en route in the taxi. What really stood out, though, apart from her huge energy, was her ability to size up what would suit each person – from a wide age group – and choose shades and items for them on the spot. She's really thought through the idea of being "ageless" in approach for Trinny London, and so there are really bright lip colours through to subtle shades for eyes, lips and cheeks, all in flattering cream formulas. The only people who won't go for it are those who want to be entirely plastered in heavy make-up – these are sheer but buildable textures, with everything from subtle golden bronzer to a great foundation/concealer in twelve shades (€34); a great way of downsizing from those huge bottles and tubes of foundation we lug around and never finish.
The central idea is that you can pack up your entire make-up requirements into a single stack of click-together pots, so that your make-up is fast to do and easy to transport, without lugging round a huge bag of kit. If you've ever decanted your favourites into Muji pots, you'll know this is handy. It's an investment to get started, with each pot from €19 (lip gloss) up to €34, and most around the €30 mark, and I'd love to see some kind of refill offering. But you could start with just one and build up gradually – I'd go for the great concealer (€34) or the Valentina lip colour that Trinny picked out for me – a gorgeous glowing jewel-like ruby shade – or the excellent BFF Cream with SPF30 (€42).
Ok, so it's hard to choose just one. I love the idea of a buildable set, and that it's so good to travel with. It feels fresh and modern. Look out for more skincare on the way, plus additional items like mascara and liners, to come … Meanwhile, do check out the pop-up – Brown Thomas is the only store worldwide stocking the brand right now – before it goes.
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Make sure to invite us along to your favorite holiday party, and share any of your horrific dare result photos on our Facebook page! And make sure to keep your eyes peeled for ghoulish goodies we are brewing up for the big day. 9/4/2012: Countdown To Halloween Halloween is our favorite holiday, and the perfect time for some wickedly fun games of Truth or Dare on Tordol.com!
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VIA pc-1 Community Solution enables ICT training for disadvantaged youth and students in Vietnam's Northern Mountainous Area, creating a template for university-based implementations of ICT for community development
Chinese Taipei, 18 May 2006 – VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today opened the VIA pc-1 ICT Center at Vietnam's Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry, a digital facility that will serve both the local youth community and the university faculty in a practical approach to ICT training and skills enhancement that can be replicated at other academic institutions. Powered by a balance of PCs, clients and server, the VIA pc-1 Center will act a showcase of how VIA pc-1 Community Solutions can harness the power of computing for education.
Located in the poorer Northern Mountainous Area of Vietnam, Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry (TUAF) is strategically important as a learning center in the region, with specialized knowledge of local education requirements as well as the experienced training resources vital for the success of this ICT for Development (ICT4D) project in local community development.
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"TUAF and VIA believe that community development through ICT requires specialized know-how and specialized technology, and both elements come together in this VIA pc-1 ICT Center," said Professor Doctor Dang Kim Vui, Rector of Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry, Thai Nguyen City, Vietnam. "This collaboration will enable us to effectively outreach to the local youth population as well as further prepare our students to function effectively in an information society, which is essential to avoid Vietnam being left behind in the global development race."
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Leading proponent of ICT for education, Cornell University of the US has worked with TUAF in spearheading this ICT for Development (ICT4D) program aimed at disseminating the benefits of ICT training among the local community.
"TUAF is taking a major step to demonstrate to international agencies and to other countries how higher education can play a vital role in bringing information and communication services to rural populations," said Dr. Royal Colle, Professor Emeritus, Cornell University, USA. "Up to now, most information technology projects have overlooked or ignored educational institutions as partners. In supporting this initiative, VIA and the ADOC program have given a vote of confidence to the idea that universities – as society's key knowledge institutions – can make computers, networks, and data relevant and beneficial to many thousands of people in the Northern Mountainous Area."
Recognizing the significant contribution that TUAF can make to alleviating the high unemployment in the region and raising the e-readiness of the community, the APEC Digital Opportunity Centre (ADOC) agreed to support the ICT4D program in late 2005, and enlisted VIA within the ICT Alliance to support. The VIA pc-1 ICT Center is one of the two manifestations of this support at TUAF; ADOC will also open an "eSchool" to provide ICT training to local SMEs.
ADOC was established in 2004 to assist APEC member economies in building their ICT infrastructures through the generation of trade and investment by the industry, and Institute for the Information Industry (III) has the remit to execute their policies. In May 2006, VIA became the first local vendor to partner with ADOC, and the VIA pc-1 ICT Center at TUAF is the first active collaboration under the auspices of that ICT Alliance.
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"In providing a flexible, innovative approach to computing and communications systems, VIA's pc-1 Community Solutions are a flexible, innovative approach to deploying the most appropriate technology in the variety of emerging market situations," continued Richard Brown of VIA. "VIA pc-1 Community Solutions are designed to deliver the essential tools to facilitate education, develop new skill sets and enable individuals to learn and to contribute to both the local and the global communities."
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The VIA pc-1 Initiative is aimed at enabling the next one billion people to get connected. With a focus on communication, education and information, the VIA pc-1 Initiative seeks to empower millions of people to improve their quality of life through technology, especially in emerging markets. Comprising a range of flexible systems based on VIA's acclaimed energy-efficient processor platforms, the VIA pc-1 Initiative is a realistic approach to bringing technology to millions more people within a sustainable business framework. Of the numerous initiatives VIA has launched to enhance the technology experience and the quality of life, the VIA pc-1 Initiative has a universal remit to make a difference to the lives of many more millions of people.
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VIA has also launched a community website specifically to cover issues relating to the digital divide, the VIA pc-1 website (www.viapc-1.com), which looks at the real technical, logistical and economic challenges facing the PC, communications and infrastructure industries as well as governments in trying to bridge the digital divide.
About VIA Technologies, Inc.
VIA Technologies, Inc. (TSE 2388) is the foremost fabless supplier of market-leading core logic chipsets, low power x86 processors, advanced connectivity, multimedia, networking and storage silicon, and complete platform solutions that are driving system innovation in the PC and embedded markets. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA's global network links the high tech centers of the US, Europe and Asia, and its customer base includes the world's top OEMs, motherboard vendors and system integrators. www.viatech.com


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Kosta Hostel is the perfect place to stay in Seminyak…Why? Cause aside from being really near the airport (around 6 km, 20 mins away), it's also just a 10 min- drive away from the city center!This is the beautiful space/cafe that welcomes guests upon check-in.It's actually Kosta's in-house cafe called The Good Mantra Cafe.They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all-day refreshments!Each spot of the cafe is so Instagram-able! Going further inside the property… Here's the common pool area. Love how the whole place was designed with "TROPICAL" as the overall theme. I can definitely feel that I'm in Bali 🙂Ahhh, the color palette is so pretty!Let's head to our room!We stayed in their Bingin Room for this trip. It's one of their Private Quad Room, perfect when you're traveling with 3 other friends.Here's how the room looks like. 2 sets of bunkbeds + our own private rest room! I love how each bed has 2 sockets, perfect for charging all your gadgets + own lights whenever you need to work/study at night.Comfy beds, air-conditioned room, fast wi-fi, and lovely ratan-designed furniture and accents- perfect!This was the private restroom I was telling you about. It's SO spacious! Smart how they separated the toilet area from the wash area and the shower area so that one can at least brush her teeth while you other friend is showering! That's how you maximize time 😉Lovely place even at night!Tried The Good Mantra's food on our last night in Bali and it did not disappoint! To be honest, I have this connotation that cafes are only good with their interior design + coffee but mediocre when it comes to serving real food- but Kosta Hoste's Nasi Goreng was an exception!
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Major gas discovery in the Egyptian offshore by Eni
According to reports by Eni on August 30th, 2015, the company has made a world class gas discovery at its Zohr Prospect, covering an area of about 100 square kilometers in the deep waters of Egypt. The discovery could hold a potential of 30 trillion cubic feet of lean gas. Zohr is the largest gas discovery ever made in Egypt and in the Mediterranean Sea. According to Eni, the company will immediately apprise the field with the aim of accelerating a fast track development of the discovery that will utilize at best the existing offshore and onshore infrastructures.
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Updated work program in "Oz" license approved
On August 18th, 2015, the Petroleum Commissioner approved a change in "Oz" license's work program. In accordance with the revised work program, next milestones to be carried out are as follows: Agreements with contractors to carry out an environmental survey and monitoring program as directed by the Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources, by October 10th, 2015; Submission of a full environmental document in accordance with the above guidelines until March 1st, 2016; Submission of a signed agreement with a drilling contractor by April 1st, 2016.
A change of "Ishai" license's work program approved
On August 17th, 2015, the Petroleum Commissioner approved a change in the work program of "Ishai" license, to include an examination of the gas reserves throughout the Aphrodite Reservoir and in the license holders' part. A summary report will be submitted by November 15th, 2015.
Updated work program and extension of "Royee" license approved
On August 17th, 2015, the Petroleum Commissioner approved the Partnership's request for a change of boundaries in "Neta" and "Royee" licenses and uniting them to one ("Royee" license in its new boundaries), as well as an updated work program and a depending extension until April 14th, 2017. According to the revised work program, spud date in the license area by December 15th, 2016, in accordance with an approved drilling program and by transferring all engineering and geological reports as defined by the Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources.
Israel Opportunity releases Q2 financial statement for 2015
On August 12th, 2015, the Partnership published its Financial Statements as of June 30th, 2015.
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Cabinet approves natural gas plan
On August 18th, 2015, the Israeli cabinet approved the outline gas agreement between Delek and Noble Energy and the State of Israel. All the ministers voted in favor except for the Minister of Environmental Protection, Avi Gabai. The plan submitted to the cabinet includes two key changes, in comparison with the original plan: The first amendment states that electricity producers who produce more than 20 megawatts will be able to link the price of their gas to the production rate of the Electricity Authority. The second amendment deals with adding milestones timetables for development of "Leviathan" basin.
Russian oil and gas delegation visits Israel
On July 12th, 2015, a delegation of Russian oil and gas companies headed by the Russian Energy Minister, Mr. Anton Ainostin, arrived in Israel for a two days visit in purpose of exploring possibilities for future collaborations with Israeli companies in the field of natural gas. Among others, the delegation included representatives of Gazprom and Gas Service Composite Group.
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