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Cake Recipes
Marmalade Pound Cake // Cookbook RecipeHave a jar of marmalade? Then you're halfway to sitting down with your own slice of this orange-scented marmalade cake. Tender and rich, this cake can go from afternoon snack to dessert buffet without blinking an eye.
Homemade Vanilla CakeIf you've been searching for the perfect, easy-to-make, but totally delicious homemade vanilla cake, this recipe is for you! It's light, fluffy, and works great for any occasion!
Tres Leches CakeTres leches is a moist and subtly sweet cake made with sponge cake and three different kinds of milk. It's easy to make (only 30 minutes of active time!) and it gets even better after a day in the fridge.
Rhubarb Almond Skillet CakeThis rhubarb skillet cake—scented with orange zest and crowned with ruby pink, tart rhubarb—is a keeper! It's made in the food processor, cooked in a skillet, and beautiful, too!
Carrot CakeThis Carrot Cake with pineapple and coconut is a family favorite, made every year for all sorts of celebrations from birthdays to Easter! Originally from the Silver Palate cookbook, we've made several changes to make it easier and tastier.
Hummingbird CakeHummingbird Cake is a Southern classic! It's a spiced pineapple-banana cake topped with cream cheese frosting and pecans. Serve it for Easter or any family gathering.
Sour Cream Chocolate CakeThis easy chocolate sour cream cake is made with sour cream, cocoa powder, and hot coffee. It's the perfect balance of decadence and simplicity! Don't forget the chocolate frosting...
Triple Ginger Gingerbread CakeTime for gingerbread! This old-fashioned gingerbread cake is loaded with three kinds of ginger: ground, fresh, and candied. It's an extra-special treat to have around the holidays.
Perfect CheesecakeSay hello to your new favorite cheesecake recipe! This is a classic New York cheesecake, baked in the oven. A water bath, plus lots of tips and guidance, help you make the best, silkiest, creamiest cheesecake EVER.
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin BreadChocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread! Made with pumpkin puree and warm fall spices, sprinkled with chocolate chips. Great for an afternoon snack with coffee!
Pumpkin CheesecakeTall and creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake! With a bourbon splashed pumpkin cream cheese filling and a pecan graham cracker crust.
Bittersweet Chocolate CakeThis Bittersweet Chocolate Cake, adapted from the Silver Palate Cookbook, has almost a pound of chocolate, a dozen eggs, 2 cups of sugar, almost a pound of butter, a cup of flour!
Best Fresh Apple Bundt CakeSpicy apple bundt cake made with chopped fresh apples, grated coconut, and walnuts or pecans, topped with a sugar glaze. This apple cake is delicious!
Gluten-Free Vanilla Birthday CakeHave your cake and eat it too! If you need a festive cake without gluten, dairy, or eggs, this is THE cake to make. It's tender, soft, and tastes great with chocolate frosting. (And sprinkles!)
Applesauce Spice CakeApplesauce cake, made with applesauce, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, walnuts, and raisins. This easy applesauce cake is a tender spice cake that is perfect for fall!
Red, White, and Blue Layer CakeHappy 4th of July! This layer cake is easy to assemble and will make the day feel extra-special. The Swiss meringue frosting also holds up exceptionally well on a hot day.
Vanilla Buttermilk Layer CakeEvery home cook needs a good vanilla cake in their repertoire. This one is ours. It has a classic vanilla flavor with a hint of tangy buttermilk, it bakes up beautifully, and it stacks easily. It's also versatile, perfect for birthdays, fancy dinner parties, or a simple summer cookout.
Texas Sheet CakeA chocolate sheet cake the size of Texas! This thin cake is blanketed with a warm, pourable frosting and topped with pecans. It's definitely a crowd-pleaser!
Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt CakeThree layers of lemon—in the cake, the syrup and the glaze—make this Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake extra lemony! This is easy cake is so dramatic and beautiful on a brunch table.
Snip Doodles (Snickerdoodle Coffee Cake) + First Look at BraveTart CookbookSnip Doodles! Like snickerdoodle cookies, but coffee cake. Soft and cake-like, with a cinnamon-sugar top.
Snowman Chocolate Icebox CakeThis Snowman Chocolate Icebox Cake is such an easy, fun, and kid-friendly dessert around the holidays. Made with chocolate wafer cookies and whipped cream, decorated with candy. Chill and serve!
Salted Pecan Cake + First Look at "Cake, I Love You!"Salted Pecan Cake has a gooey pecan topping with soft yellow cake beneath. Make it for a dinner party, gift it to a friend, or keep it all for yourself - we won't tell!
How to Make Classic TiramisuHere's how to make a classic tiramisu, step-by-step. Made with whipped egg yolks, sugar, rum, mascarpone, and whipped cream, layered with coffee-dipped ladyfingers. Great make-ahead dessert for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and holiday parties.
Speculoos Brownie Cake + First Look at Baker's Royale CookbookSpeculoos Brownie Cake! It's from the new cookbook "Baker's Royale" by Naomi Robinson, and we LOVE IT. Super easy, but feels special and indulgent.
German Chocolate Snack Cake With Coconut-Pecan FrostingGerman Chocolate Snack Cake! Same chocolate cake with gooey coconut-pecan topping, but way easier to make.
Dump Cake from ScratchClassic dump cake from scratch! No canned pie filling, no cake mix. Real ingredients, but just as easy!


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Yogurt is generally included on the list of safe first foods for babies. Yogurt provides extra calcium and protein, and active cultures that can aid your baby's digestive activity. It's mild enough that even young children should be able to digest it without much trouble. Before feeding your child yogurt, check with your baby's pediatrician.
According to Frank Greer, former chairman of the American Academy of Pediatrics, babies as young as 6 months old can have their first taste of yogurt. However, the average age when you can introduce cultured dairy products into your child's solid-food diet is between 7 and 10 months.
Generally, start your baby with plain, whole-milk yogurt. Many yogurt companies make a version specifically for babies that contains no artificial or potentially harmful additives. However, any natural, whole-milk yogurt -- whether store-bought or homemade -- will do. It is important to remember that your baby needs whole-milk yogurt as he needs the extra fat and calories for brain development and growth at this stage of life, according to KidsHealth.org.
Serve plain yogurt to your baby initially. However, if your child balks at plain yogurt's naturally sour flavor, you can sweeten it with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of sugar and a drop or two of vanilla extract. You can also add a small amount of fruit puree to the yogurt. Never sweeten a baby's yogurt with honey, as it isn't safe for children who are younger than 1 year old.
Yogurt is excellent for your child's digestive tract. The authors of the book "Your Pregnancy Quick Guide" note that babies who regularly consume yogurt suffer from diarrhea less frequently than those who do not. That's because the good bacteria found in yogurt's live cultures keep harmful bacteria from growing in the baby's intestines.
Milk proteins can cause a mild allergic reaction in certain young children. However, the Ask Dr. Sears website says that when milk is treated the proteins are less allergenic, and that yogurt should be safe for those with milk allergy. Also, live cultures break down these proteins and make them easier to digest. Regardless, if you have a family history of food allergies or asthma, seek your pediatrician's permission before feeding your baby yogurt. If the baby develops a rash, fussiness or diarrhea after consuming yogurt, discontinue use until you visit the doctor.

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First Year Players with GVLL Must Upload Their Birth Certificate and Proof of Residency DocumentsUpdated Saturday February 22, 2014 by Greenwich Village Little League.
First year player with GVLL must upload a copy of their birth certificate and proof of residency. It's easy to do with our new website.
To prepare, you will need to have a scanned copy of your documentation on your own computer. If you don't have access to a scanner, you can simply take a picture of your documents with a cell phone and email them to yourself.
Once you have your documents available electronically, all you need to do are the following 4 steps.
1) Logon to the GVLL website with the parent id that you created during the registration process. This should bring you to your Profile Page.
2) Click on the "My Registrations" blue button along the left menu bar
On the Registrations Menu:
3) Click the blue "Documents" button, (this will expand the menu)
4) Click the green "Upload Document" for first birth certificate and select the file from your computer. Repeat for proof of residency
Any questions? Don't hesitate to contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com


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PackRat - Harvey Porker
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PackRat|New Releases|Collections & Families|Collection: Harvey Porker
|Happy Hanukkah <<<<
|>>>> High Seas Century
This collection was retired on November 04, 2010.
The information regarding recipes are valid and the items listed here could still exist in circulation. Retired cards may be available in the Premium markets on a limited basis.
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Market information was based on availability when the collection initially released.
Book of Magic (10000)
Wizard's Cap + Magical Potion + Scroll of Spells
Magical Potion (7500)
Wizard's Cap + Magic Quill + Norah the Flying Dragon
Wizard's Cap (5000)
Voldepork + Piggitch + B-vroom
Cauldron (5000)
Scroll of Spells + The Grem + Magic Wand
Magic Quill (2500)
Scroll of Spells (2500)
Harvey Porker + Hamione + Pigsley


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Emergency Locksmith
An emergency situation can occur when you least expect it, and a 24/7 Toronto Locksmith emergency locksmith from our company can come to your rescue and address all your lock- and key-related issues. Perhaps your locks are stuck or are starting to come apart. Maybe you need a new set of keys made. You may even find yourself in a situation where your locks need to be rekeyed. The best emergency locksmith Toronto has to offer can address all of these situations and provide you with the services that will resolve your issues. We always act quickly and approach everyone's situation with a calm and collected mindset so that we can focus on the tasks at hand. If you call us on a weekday, the weekend or a holiday, we will be ready to take your call and send someone on our team to your location right away.
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Emergency Locksmith ServicesWe offer emergency home, commercial and auto locksmith services at affordable rates so that you will never have to worry about cost. You will receive exceptional service from a seasoned emergency locksmith in Toronto who will bring the right tools and parts to solve your problems. Regardless of the types of locks you have, we know how to pick just about any lock and will be extra careful to make sure that each piece stays intact. If you find yourself stranded outside of your vehicle in a strange location, we will show up quickly to open your locks. We can even extract any broken keys that might be stuck inside your locks. A trustworthy emergency locksmith Toronto business owners can depend on can also work with you to help make your commercial property a safe environment. All of our services can be customized to suit each customer's specific needs. All of our technicians are highly trained and know how to conduct their work in a professional and proficient manner.
Whenever you need an emergency locksmith in Toronto, a technician from our company can be there to assist you. We respond to calls 24/7 so that no one has to endure their emergency situations for long. All of our technicians are fully equipped and take their work very seriously. You can even take advantage of our service specials and warranties when you hire us. If you are in an urgent situation and need a Toronto emergency locksmith to come to you quickly, call us now for assistance.


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Last weekend our little champion played in the Synergy Cup for Western Province. Provence's competing were WP (The host), Boland, SWD, Northern Cape and EP. WP won the tournament well done!!!!
|The WP under 12 boys and girls team.
|Very proud of our champion, she won all her matches.
|Action shot!
|High five after winning their mixed doubles match.
|The other De Hooper in action.
|Our beautiful champ!
|Two of the winners from De Hoop primary.
|The winning team with there medals!
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Multi-Asset Investment Update | May 2018
Barry Widdows, Head of Multi-Asset Portfolio Management, discusses how 2018 has been so far for multi-asset investors, the Bank of England's rate decision, US earnings season, and the significant opportunity in US infrastructure.
Prudential – Multi-Asset Investment Update – May 2019
Charles Griffith, Senior Portfolio Manager at Prudential discusses market performance in the first quarter of 2019, the progression of the US/China trade dispute and the near-term risks he sees in markets.
Prudential Market Insights April 2019
For a monthly look at the global economy Sahil Shaikh, Portfolio Manager at M&GPrudential Treasury & Investment Office (T&IO), discusses market movements so far this year, sectors he finds interesting in the market and whether Brexit has affected the team's thinking as an investment perspective.
Prudential Market Insights March 2019
For a monthly look at the global economy, Charles Griffith, Senior Portfolio Manager for Prudential joins Jenny Ellice in the studio to discuss slowing global growth, the key drivers of markets this year, the performance of government and equity bonds, and how his portfolios are currently positioned.
Multi-Asset Investment Update February 2019
Barry Widdows, Head of Multi-Asset Portfolio Management at Prudential, discusses the performance of markets in the last few months, good news from his portfolio in Q4, changes to investor sentiment at the start of 2019 and the current positioning of the portfolios.
PruFolio Risk Managed Range
An overview of the PruFolio Risk Managed Range, with one philosophy, three investment styles and five risk strategies revolving around real investment needs.
Prudential Market Insights | May 2018
Phil Butler, Multi Asset Portfolio Manager, PPMG, gives an update on Prudential Market Insights and discusses market recovery from volatility in the first quarter of 2018, data releases supporting valuations, and how portfolios are currently positioned.
Prudential Market Insights | June 2018
Phil Butler, Multi Asset Portfolio manager, PPMG, discusses recent market key themes, reactions to political news in Italy, his thoughts on US trade tariffs and whether these have changed the portfolio.
Multi-Asset Investment Update | June 2018
Andrew Fear, Business Development Manager Investments, Prudential, discusses his analysis process behind multi-asset managers, the role alternatives have, managing collective range, making asset allocation decisions and what key resources are needed for portfolio management.
Prudential Market Insights | July 2018
Phil Butler, Multi Asset Portfolio Manager, discusses the social impact of US trade sanctions and Italian politics, the repercussions of the US-initiated trade tariffs, and how the portfolios reflect these views.
Multi-Asset Investment Update | August 2018
What are the main factors that are driving asset allocation in the long-term? Can the ever-changing global economy highlight new markets for investors? Parit Jakhria, Head of Long Term Investment Strategy for PPMG, discusses these questions, plus the impact that technology can have for investors working within asset allocations.
Prudential Market Insights | August 2018
Phil Butler, Multi-Asset Portfolio Manager, PPMG, discusses the BoE rate rise, trade tensions and market stability, changes in views on Brexit and finally explains how the portfolio is currently positioned.
Quarterly Multi-Asset Investment Update | August 2018
Barry Widdows, Head of Multi-Asset Portfolio Management, discusses the latest movements in markets, the impact of rising rates on property, pressure on sterling and moving into the Asian properties sector.
Prudential Market Insights | September 2018
Phil Butler, Multi Asset Portfolio Manager for PPMG, discusses the exposure of Eurozone banks, the development of the US stance on trade, the surprise rise of UK inflation in July and if these have been any recent changes in the portfolio.
Prudential Market Insights | October 2018
Phil Butler, Multi Asset Portfolio Manager, PPMG, discusses the increase in ten year treasury yield, the reasons behind recent global growth and where we are with trade relations and tariffs.
Prudential Market Insights | November 2018
Phil Butler, Multi Asset Portfolio Manager, PPMG, joins Jenny Ellice to discuss the cause for the return of volatility, his view on the 2018 UK budget, the state of the Italian economy and finally how current news has affected his portfolio positioning.
Quarterly Prudential Multi Asset Insights | November 2018
Barry Widdows, Head of Multi-Asset Portfolio Management at Prudential, discusses the recent struggle in market performance, the impact market volatility has had on the portfolio, his outlook on Brexit and if this has influenced his investment decisions.
Prudential Market Insights | December 2018
For a monthly look at the global economy, Phil Butler, Multi Asset Portfolio Manager, PPMG, discusses the factors that have had an impact on markets, fund changes based on Brexit, developments in Italy and how all this news has affected portfolio positioning at the end of 2018.
Governance of multi-asset portfolios - Ciaran Mulligan
Ciaran Mulligan, Head of Investment Manager Oversight, PPMG, discusses using qualitative and quantitative research, buying underperformance, why Prudential prefer a mandate approach, applying techniques he's seen elsewhere and how important he believes it is to have a global reach.
Why Prudential for Risk Managed Funds?
What drives us together is passion to solve a common problem - how do we go about modelling the nature, the behaviour of capital markets? And that is a pretty tough question to solve.
Prudential Market Insights | January 2019
Phil Butler, Multi Asset Portfolio Manager, PPMG, discusses good news from 2018, what the leading indicators are showing, what tools Prudential has to help navigate markets, and also gives his outlook for 2019.
Interview with Portfolio Manager - Philip Butler
Find out more about Philip Butler, Portfolio Manager at M&GPrudential Treasury & Investment Office (T&IO) as he discusses the PruFolio risk managed active and passive portfolios.


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Category Archives: Travel
Chibougamau, Pt. 4
By caniceleung | Published: October 16, 2006
At a kids' Bible camp, cleanliness is next to godliness. (Okay, poor humour. Love this shot even if my arm snuck in on some fourth-wall tip.)
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Chibougamau, Pt. 3
By caniceleung | Published: September 11, 2006
Juani, 2, 3, MySpace pose! This is the first night of the camp. She got a hold of some masking tape and made me write out for her "Canice is my best friend" and then stuck it to her shirt. Maggan, little sister to Darcy (see last post) and littler sibling to April (picture to […]
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Chibougamau, Pt. 2
By caniceleung | Published: September 7, 2006
Darcy, Jayden and Isaiah get their egg salad on. Inexplicably, these kids love their mayo and hard-boileds. A bit of je ne sais quoi. My mom was in charge of cooking for almost 30 people, staff and kids combined. Pretty huge undertaking, and the food was always good. Daily grocery trips ran into the hundreds, […]
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By caniceleung | Published: September 4, 2006
Peter is 10 years old. It was his first time at the camp. In the first week of July I went up to Chibougamau, a town in northern Quebec – a 16 hours drive from Toronto and a town seemingly closer to the Hudson Bay than my preferred sort of civilization. I helped my family […]
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New York, Day 1
By caniceleung | Published: May 23, 2006
Bye, Toronto.
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So much time between posts - time is flying at the moment! So much for my decision to do little and often, I will just have to work with what I can do I guess!
The last few weeks have been pretty hectic, some F1s were off on holiday/sick and I had to cover for them. Really not an ideal system as I already spend the day working, so I am not sure how I am meant to do two jobs at once! Fortunately I just about survived that staying a bit late and getting others to help out. As I said before, having helpful colleges makes so much difference! This week just gone I have been on call, and it is absurdly busy. The on call team consists of - F1 (me), SHO (few years more experience) Registrar (surgeon) and consultant (on for whole week, 24/7, but somehow at home all week at the same time). These 4 people (realistically two, as the consultant is at home waiting for some kind of emergency he will need to do, and the registrar in theatre doing the operations) have to see all new people who come in under surgery for that week. The start of the week was really good, as we started with no patients, as the team on call last week had taken those who had come in under their care for their normal day-to-day work. I got to spend the the first few days clerking in new patients, working out management plans and diagnoses- all very interesting and the side of medicine that I think I enjoy the most. As the week progressed, however, we ended up with dozens of patients under our care; the SHO was having to clerk in all the new patients on her own. This is any patient referred to the surgical team at all, from patients coming in through A&E with appendicitis, to patients who GPs send in due to problems they have presented with, and referrals from district nurses. Could be 10-20 people a day. I couldn't help her with this, as I was trying to sort out all of the patients who we had admitted on the ward, with all of their various problems. Very hectic, and I am glad it is over and I can go back to my day job next week.
The highlight of the last week was the mess social. The mess presidents organised for us to go to laserquest, which I won convincingly. Success! There were also a number of other bonuses over the last few weeks, including the hand over I got from the night team when I was on call which stated, in all serious "The patient was Irish, but denied any excessive alcohol intake". Sadly for the stereotype police, he had alcohol induced acute pancreatitis...


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Get Cash (Not Gift Cards) At CoinStar Machines Without the Fee!
Author: Nick
Category: Money
Topics: deals, internet, technology
For all you folks with jars of coins sitting around gathering dust instead of interest, here's a guide to getting cash from a CoinStar machine fee-free.
In short:
- Haul your change to a CoinStar machine.
- When it prompts for how you'd like your payout, specify that you want an iTunes gift card. Don't worry, you'll end up with cash; CoinStar doesn't charge its usual fee if you say you want a gift card.
- Put in your change.
- Verify that you want all of your money on the gift card.
- The trick: Unplug the CoinStar machine's internet cable from the phone jack.
Since it can't dial home to get a code for the gift card, it has no choice but to give you a receipt redeemable for cash at the customer service counter. And since you didn't agree to be charged a fee, it can't charge you one.
I'm going to try this out today and will report back on my attempt. Hopefully I won't go to jail.
Update: CoinStar machine at the supermarket was out of order. Maybe someone beat me to it.


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HERAT - A two-day exhibition in Herat province displayed historical documents exchanged between Afghanistan and Turkey over the years with some of them date back to the 17th century.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) in Herat said the purpose of displaying the documents is to expand the relations between the two countries.
The institution said that 103 documents exhibited have been brought from several Turkish museums.
From a letter of Ahmad Shah Durrani, the founder of the Durrani Empire in 1722, to Mustafa III, Shah of Ottoman, to the letters of Afghan King Amanullah to the Turkish president Mustafa Kemal Ataturk were among the historical documents displayed in the exhibition.
"We want to show the time-tested relations between Afghanistan and Turkey through this exhibition. Another exhibition will be held too, and next year, the Afghanistan-Turkish Relations Symposium will be held," said Ali Arghon Chinar, head of TIKA in Herat.
Officials said 200 other documents of a similar nature will be brought to Herat and all will be documented in a book in Farsi.
"These are the documents that can be used to write on Afghanistan-Turkey relations. These are important historical documents," said Jawed Zarghan, head of Culture and Art of the Ministry of Information and Culture in Herat. "From Ahmad Shah Abdali's letter to Mustafa III to other documents exchanged between the two countries during the government of King Amanullah."
Herat activists said such events give a different perception to Afghans on Afghanistan-Turkey ties during the course of history.
"The exhibition shows a longstanding relationship between the two countries and it can be effective for those who want to explore the historical and cultural relations between the two countries," said Abdul Majid Mirzai, an activist from Herat.
A calligraphy exhibition of Afghan and Turkish artists in Istanbul and the Afghanistan-Turkey symposium in Turkey are the cultural events of the TIKA agency in the past year. (Tolo news)
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Herat Hosts Afghanistan-Turkey Joint Exhibition
HERAT - A two-day exhibition in Herat province displayed historical documents exchanged between Afghanistan and Turkey over the years with some of them date back to the 17th century.


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So I've been recently exposed to the rather toxic fanbase that is the KH fandom, which kind of just threw me for a loop, because I had a very different idea of what KH fans were like but that's what making assumptions does for you. While I was discussing it with a few people, it got me thinking about series and the recent trends of toxicity that spring up with them. Granted, toxicity among a fanbase is as old as fandoms in general, but I do get amazed how quickly it seems to take over nowadays.
So this kind of got me thinking about our own fandom, and perhaps the issues really hurting the franchise is various fanbases that crop up across this rather broad series. Do you still think the FF Fandom is toxic? To the point of being a problem? What do you feel we can do as a community to alleviate it if so? What do you like and dislike the most about other FF fans?


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Dubai, United Arab Emirates - ## April 2015: Al Jazeera, the Doha-based, multilingual broadcaster today announced the launch of a new web address under شبكة. for the company's Arabic news platform.
The launch is a demonstration of Al Jazeera's commitment to supporting a stronger Arabic presence on the Internet and encouraging greater online participation amongst Arabic-speaking audiences.
شبكة. ('web' in Arabic and pronounced "dot shabaka") is the world's first Arabic, cross-border Top-Level Domain and will provide Arabic-speaking Internet users with an alternative to non-Arabic Internet namespaces such as .com, .net and .org.
The namespace is part of a revolutionary program being rolled out by the global regulator of web addresses to introduce greater domain name choice and availability online.
The launch of Al Jazeera's new شبكة. domain name means Arabic-speakers around the world can now, for the first time, navigate to Al Jazeera's Arabic website entirely in Arabic simply by typing الجزيرة.شبكة into their browser's address bar.
Al Jazeera General Manager of Aljazeera.net, Mr. Mohammad Al Mukhtar said the new شبكة. domain name speaks to both the organisation's history as a Middle East-focused news channel and its future as an innovative, global media network.
"We are one of the world's leading media corporations and are proud to be at the forefront of Internet technology by adopting a شبكة. domain name," Mr. Al Mukhtar said.
"Currently Aljazeera.net is an Arabic website living in an English environment. Moving our Arabic news channel to a شبكة. web address allows us to showcase our Middle Eastern origins and create a space online that is uniquely Arabic, designed solely for our Arabic-speaking audience."
Mohammad Zeidan, General Manager of ARI Registry Services MENA, congratulated Al Jazeera on the announcement.
"We're incredibly proud to have Al Jazeera's support for شبكة.. It is a globally-recognised and highly respected media organisation with proud roots in the MENA region, which makes them an ideal advocate for the ever-developing Arabic Internet," Mr Zeidan said.
"There is no better way to reach your Arabic-speaking audience online than to base your entire online presence under a شبكة. domain name.
"You build trust with customers when speaking in a native language and we know that a call to action in English to an Arabic audience is a call to inaction. Savvy organisations like Al Jazeera recognise this and that's why they have warmly embraced شبكة.."
Mr Zeidan said some of the biggest brands in the world have joined Al Jazeera to secure their شبكة. domain names, including the likes of Google, Montblanc, Rolex and Piaget.
"We are thrilled that some of the biggest western brands in the world recognise the benefits associated with representing their brand online in Arabic through a شبكة. domain name. If Al Jazeera and these brands see the value, then there is a clear business case for local companies in the MENA region to embrace شبكة.."


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Being a support worker
We find the right people with the right values to best support adults and children with learning disabilities and autism. Our support workers ask questions and find ways to solve problems. They make things happen, are resilient, and can work with all types of different people. They're creative and flexible in their approach. Above all they're 'whole-hearted' and always start with the needs of the individual they support.
You may find that your work covers any, or all, of the following:
- Supporting children and their families
- Supporting people to live independently in their own homes
- Supporting people in registered care homes
- Supporting individuals who have profound and multiple learning disabilities
Supporting people in their daily lives
Because disabilities affect different people in different ways, and people's needs and aspirations vary, we tailor the support we provide to the individual. Our support plans are carefully focussed on individuals' best interests, and designed to enable people to be free to live more fulfilled lives.
Each role is different and will involve supporting people in all aspects of their daily life. At home you may support with managing finances, cooking, and other household tasks. In the community you may, for example, support people with social activities, day trips, attending classes, doing sport, searching for employment or attending college.
You may find your work covers all, or some, of the following areas:
- Supporting people with personal care
- Supporting people with their mobility
- Supporting people with eating and drinking
- Supporting people who communicate in different ways
The vast majority of roles require a commitment to shift work, and many include 24/7 rotas and weekend working. Flexibility is key as you might work with different people, in different settings.
Mutual reward
When our support workers talk about their roles, they often use the word 'rewarding'. There will be challenges, but in building empowering relationships with the people you support, you'll find their achievements inspire you, and make you feel valued.
In this video, Euricka explains what it's like to be a support worker with Brandon.
Award-winning tailored training, great support, and plenty of progression opportunities
When you join us as a support worker, you'll receive a comprehensive induction into Brandon through which you'll learn all the fundamental skills and knowledge you'll need in your job. Your induction will include training and assessment for the nationally recognised Care Certificate.
Our training is designed to ensure that you feel confident in your role before you get started, and you'll benefit from shadowing and mentoring to make sure help is always at hand if you need it.
Once you get started in the role, we'll continue to support you to reach your career aspirations, achieve professional qualifications, take on additional responsibilities, and progress your career in a number of different ways.
For more information on our career pathways and training, please see the learning and development section of our website.


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This 12 Mag January 2014 makeup spread shows off intensely sparkly look ideas. Photographer Florentin Dilyana gets up close with model Victoria Yun. Yun's contorting face is doubled in the pictures so that you see her twice in each one.
Something tells me that to good people behind this 12 Mag January 2014 beauty editorial,never meant for you to take the looks too literally. That being said, the makeup is interesting and the model's many faces are totally fierce. A dark and sparkling foundation is the backdrop to heavy sparkle eyeliner in multiple colors. Mix that in with lipsticks in glossy brown, orange, pink and red and you have yourself and unbelievable beauty editorial.
Glitter-Glazed Beauty Shoots
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Lusty Couture Photoshoots
Seductive Tribal Fashion Ads
Perfectly Parisian Editorials
Spring Floral Beauty Editorials
Disrobing Magazine Covers
Florentin Dilyana Captures Victoria Yun for 12 Mag January 2014
- By: Ashley Noelle LesiakJan 16, 2014
References: 12mag.net & fashioncow
References: 12mag.net & fashioncow


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When is the last time you dealt with an angry customer? For many that interact with the public on the job, angry customers are an all-too-regular part of business. You can't engage in conflict with customers, no matter how upset they are – your main priority should be to diffuse the situation and help calm the customer down so you can work together to find a more useful solution.
To diffuse conflict with angry customers, you have to be in the right state of mind. That starts with not taking any insults hurled at you personally, but that doesn't mean you should stand by and allow yourself to be berated or threatened by an angry customer. If things reach that point, you should state why the behavior is unacceptable and that it won't be tolerated – then end the exchange immediately. Now – how to diffuse conflict with angry customers!
How to Diffuse Conflict with Angry Customers
Remove all traces of animosity from your customer service interactions when you use these tips to diffuse conflict with angry customers. Your customers will find that it's hard to stay angry when the person assisting them is being so polite and helpful!
Diffuse conflict by declining to engage
"You don't have to attend every argument you're invited to." No matter how nasty or provoking the customer is being toward you, remember that they have something you don't: A dog in this fight. You are just the figurehead for the customer to direct anger toward. It's easier to decline to get involved in conflict with an angry customer when you remember that the customer is misdirecting anger toward you and that your role is to diffuse and resolve.
…But be attentive and listen to them vent
While the customer might be using an inappropriate method, their main goal when they anger-dial a company is usually to convey information about what went wrong. If you can be attentive and listen to the customer vent and rant about what went wrong, you can help come up with the right solution to smooth things over. If you simply tune them out, you're no closer to finding a solution or helping calm the customer. It's important to try to help resolve the situation, not just diffuse it.
Speak calmly and clearly
People are surprisingly adept at identifying the mood and tone of others' speech, whether it's in person or on the phone. While being yelled at or insulted is a shocking experience that naturally rouses anger and frustration, concentrate your efforts on keeping your own voice measured, controlled, and calm. You don't have to grovel or be excessively friendly – in fact, an angry customer will see right through that. Just keep the contempt and frustration out of your voice to model the way you'd like to interact with the customer, and they just may follow suit.
Know how to properly apologize
You should know when it's appropriate to apologize to an angry customer – and how to do it. We discussed the importance of using a sincere apology to help diffuse conflict in a recent blog post:
"In order to start effectively apologizing to customers, you must show that you understand the issue at hand, that you're truly sorry, and that you're not making excuses for what went wrong. Never ruin an apology with an excuse. You're taking responsibility for the wrong and taking steps to make things right."
To diffuse conflict with angry customers, you simply have to remain in control of the interaction by gently steering it where it needs to go. That means calming shouting customers and finding ways to work together to find a viable solution. If you can grit your teeth through a little difficulty, assisting a formerly dissatisfied customer can actually be a very rewarding task.


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On vacations I'm the official photographer. My wife is use to me photographing everything, from the texture of the ground to the smallest detail. This vacation I planned to deviate from my usual shot list. I'm a big fan of 3-d. Love the old stereo views from the late 1800 and early 20th century. It was the way people use to see the world before the internet, and TV. To achieve the 3d effect I purchased a Loreo Stereo Lens for my Nikon d7100.
Don't plan to being inconspicuous when shooting with this lens on your camera. The expression on most people's faces will be WTF! The subject matter on this trip was perfect. The old south, from Atlanta to Alabama, Through New Orleans, Up to Natchez Mississippi, Then on to Tupelo. Finishing up in Tennessee with Memphis and Nashville. Lots of places I had never seen.
I especially liked the Joseph Stone House Bed and Breakfast in Natchez, Mississippi. Great history and hospitality. I took some 3D photos from the exterior. The house was built in 1850 so it looked like something right off of an old stereo view.
I have a little bit of work to do before I get them just as I want. Next version I going to Print in the card stock with our letterpress, then hand mount the photos. This should make the stereo view cards fit more the era.


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Week Five: My wardrobe turnover.
This is the first week that I have encountered a question that is really more suited for the seasoned Lolita. At this point, I have only bought, not sold, and I am not entirely sure I ever will sell, but only time will tell.
I suppose the best way for me to answer this is two part. First, last year I acquired new items about once every three months. That was while unemployed as well (nothing really expensive), so I am curious how my wardrobe will grow once I have a job, which brings me to the second part.
An estimate of what I expect. It will really depend on how much I make at my job, but I would like to keep a steady 2-3 month pace for gaining new items. That will probably slow down a great deal once I feel like I have a substantial wardrobe, at which point I will start saving for brand items (one, maybe two per year) and buy occasional new pieces and accessories from off-brand (cause I am sure Infanta will continue to tempt me). There are 3-4 specific new main pieces I am already hoping to acquire this year, though I do not know whether I will wait to buy multiples at once to save on shipping, or buy items as I can afford them. I always worry about items I want selling out.


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Welcome to the virtual book tour for Marian's Christmas Wish by Carla Kelly!
Miss Marian Wynswich is a rather unconventional young lady. She plays chess, reads Greek, and is as educated as any young man. And she s certain falling in love is a ridiculous endeavor and vows never to do such a thing. But everything changes when she receives a Christmas visit from someone unexpected--- a young and handsome English lord.
Marian Wynswich and her family are in a bad way. Their father recently died, leaving them with debts they cannot pay. When Marian's older brother comes with a potential suitor for her older sister, Marian takes it upon herself to keep her sister out of a marriage just for money. What Marian doesn't realize is her life is about to take a new turn in the form of a friend her older brother brought home. He's able to see past Marian's eccentricities, and Marian might be falling for him. If only she could fall for him and solve her family's many issues all at once.
I was so charmed by this book. I found myself staying up late just to see what happened next. Marian was one of those sweet, sincere characters that you just can't help but love. Marian's family was unconventional for the times, but very entertaining for me. Of course I also loved the romantic side of this story too. One thing in particular I thought was awesome was Marian's ability to be a strong young woman and just happen to fall in love at the same time. Marian was so smart, and she knew how to use her brain. She took care of things when she needed to. For Marian to find someone who could appreciate all the different aspects of her personality was great. This is the kind of romance I would want my daughters reading- a young woman who is capable, smart, and able to take care of herself while still falling for a handsome, sweet, and fun young man who completely respects her.
This book was a period book written with modern sensibility, so that we as readers can still relate to the story. It's also full of Christmas cheer, and it made me want to snuggle up under a warm blanket and just enjoy this book. There were some twists and turns I did not see coming at all, and those just added to the love I had for this book. By the end of the book I was ready to read it again. This is one of those books I can see myself reading every year around the holiday season to just bask in the joy of it all. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes period novels, light romance, fun heroines, and a lot of holiday cheer!
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Many lessons to learn from primary debacle
South Carolina's legal saga over this year's primaries continues, and it only reinforces the need for change and clarity in our election laws.
The state Supreme Court ruled Sept. 20 that candidate Paul Thurmond should not have been on the June 12 Republican primary ballot for the District 41 Senate seat, nor certified as the party's candidate for the Nov. 6 election. But because he was disqualified after the June 12 primary, the Republican Party could hold a special primary for the Nov. 6 election. The ruling came two days after that special primary was held.
The court has been asked to reconsider its decision, and a federal lawsuit has been filed over the matter. Still, it's likely Thurmond will be on the ballot come November. The state's high court isn't likely to change its mind, and the challenge in the federal court is a stretch. It contends federal law requires that changes in state voting procedures receive federal approval before state election officials can enact them. But the state Supreme Court decision interprets existing law.
Today, a runoff is being held between Thurmond and Walter Hundley, the top two vote-getters in the Sept. 18 special primary, but Hundley has thrown his support to Thurmond.
Here's what we've learned from the Supreme Court since this issue popped up this spring:
That's what happened with Thurmond. He maintained he didn't have to file a paper copy because he already held public office -- part-time municipal prosecutor. But he had never filed a statement of economic interests until he filed electronically to run for state Senate.
The court rightly noted that he shouldn't get a pass on filing a paper copy and that he shouldn't be rewarded for not following the law before he ran for state Senate.
But in the end, he was rewarded. His timing was just better than the other nearly 250 people kicked out of the June 12 primary. He didn't get disqualified until after the primary, setting up the special primary to replace a disqualified candidate.
As we've said before, what a mess. The legal parsing that has gone on since early May has been mind-numbing. And the fact that it is continuing into October is disgraceful.
It should not be that hard to sort out what is required to run for office. The law should be clear and not contradictory.
This wasn't, as some contend, a conspiracy to protect incumbents. This was a conspiracy of incompetence that includes lawmakers, who put conflicting statutes on the books, and party officials and state election officials who gave candidates bad advice. That bad advice was compounded by party officials who ignored the court's ruling in May about removing candidates who had not followed the law.
Perhaps the most important lesson is that candidates themselves must be sure they understand and follow the law.
Let's hope that we've learned from these mistakes and get this straightened out before the next primary season in 2014.


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Just got off the phone with the doctor, and he gave me some good news for a change. He said my recent round of poking and prodding produced nothing of a significant nature and that I am okay.
Which after what I have been thru here lately is definitely a boost for me.
With six visits to the ER in the last two years and the operating room twice, it has taken a toll on the fuel fund, let me tell you. Now I can sit back and take it in, one day at a time, without so much as a hint of anxiety.
So there is good news and there is bad.
First the good, the prognosis is great for a change, which is a most welcome relief. Now the bad, it appears that I am going to be around a little while longer.
So here is the game plan boys & girls … I plan on increasing my sarcasm by a measure of at least 18% and today I am going to town to celebrate with a BLT.


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QuESt first popped onto the radar in 2009 as champion of the "Survival of the MCs" contest, where he beat out 660 other hip-hop artists to win a first-look deal with industry mogul Jermaine Dupri and the then-newly-formed TAG Records. After seeing the label fold only a few months later, QuESt maintained a positive attitude about the whole experience. After releasing a slew of music, QuESt began to find his true break through with Visionary Music Group, signing to the independent imprint in 2013. Touring with Def Jam's own Logic on two national tours [1 of which he co headlined], QuESt began building a show history & tour experience that garnered him a hardcore fan base. QuESt then released his critically acclaimed project "Searching Sylvan". His highest release to date, it garnered collectively over 70,000 downloads between HotNewHipHop & DatPiff.com. Taking a bold move forward, QuESt left Visionary Music Group December of 2014 to focus on his own brand, sound & direction. Since then, QuESt has now launched his WiseUp Music label , seeking to create a platform for himself & for other artists in the future.


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Hadhrat Moulana Dr Tanveer Ahmed Khan Sahib R.A's prescription is practiced in the form of Ruju/turning to Allah Ta'ala at night before sleeping, A person will see the benefit in His/Her life through this act by the Grace of Allah Ta'ala. This Prescription takes a few minutes only and one should endeavour to perform it with constancy. Below are the 3 points emphasised in this prescription.
- TAWBAH – Repent for ones sins big or small those you are aware of and those you are not but Allah Ta'ala is aware of. asking Allah Ta'ala for forgiveness and for change in ones life of evil habits to a life of piety upon the teachings of the Qur'an and Sunnah of our Beloved Messenger Muhammad s.a.w.
- TAUFEEQ – Acknowledging that all A'maal e Salihah/All good deeds performed throughout the day were due to Allah Ta'alas Taufeeq/given ability, thereafter asking Allah Ta'ala for their acceptance and the ability to perform more A'maal e Salihah/good deeds in future.
- SHUKR – Thanking Allah Ta'ala for blessings such as Imaan, being a member of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. Ummah, Family, Health etc and out of humility not considering oneself to be worthy of any these blessings but acknowledging Allah Ta'alas Kindness upon you and thereafter asking Allah Ta'ala to continue showering blessings upon you and to make you amongst His Nek Shakireen/Righteous Grateful servants.


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Whales take Northwest Passage as Arctic sea-ice melts
Bowhead whales, the giants of the Arctic, are using the Northwest Passage to move across the top of the Americas.
Skeletons, DNA samples and harpoon heads have all suggested that bowhead populations living on each side of the continent did meet and mingle.
Now, research published in the journal Biology Letters has used satellite tags to provide confirmation.
The work may provide insights into the development of Arctic cultures in which bowhead hunting plays a central role.
Mads Peter Heide-Jorgensen from the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources led a team that has satellite-tagged more than 100 bowheads over the last decade - much of the work funded by oil and gas companies interested in the Arctic's new mineral wealth.
Last August, as the Arctic sea ice neared its annual minimum, the satellite data told them that one whale from the Greenland side and one from the Alaskan side had arrived in pretty much the same area, north of the Canadian mainland.
They spent about 10 days circling in the same patch of water before heading back to their respective home ranges.
This is the first time such mingling has been seen directly, although there is plenty of circumstantial evidence that it has happened sporadically in the past.
Bowhead skeletons are found on elevated beaches through the Canadian archipelago. In 19th Century Alaska, whales were caught containing tips of harpoons that had been thrown by whalers in the Atlantic.
Passage may have been easier in the last four summers than in preceding decades, as the Arctic ice has shrunk to a smaller size than at any time in the satellite record.
"I'm pretty sure that the low sea ice in the summer has triggered this migration through this area," Dr Heide-Jorgensen told BBC News.
"I'm pretty sure that when it occurred in the past, when we got all these skulls on the beach, that was during a warm period.
"During any climatic period, there could have been years with less ice in the Northwest Passage; and I'm pretty sure the bowheads can find cracks [in the ice] that are too small to show up on satellite images."
Whaling route
The other fascinating line of evidence for bowhead migration along northern Canada lies in the human societies that depend on the whales, where communities are structured around the process of whaling.
The best known example today are the Inupiat of Alaska.
They are descended from the Thule culture, which appears to have emerged in Alaska about 1,000 years ago.
Thule people spread across Canada to Greenland in the three centuries following.
They ate meat and blubber from the bowhead, built houses using their bones and burned their oil.
Given their dependence on the single species, could they have made the migration without access to the whales?
Anne Jensen, an archaeologist who has lived in the northern Alaskan town of Barrow for many years and is a leading authority on the Thule people, said the routes taken by the two whales last year passed close by sites that date the Thule expansion.
"This supports the idea that the expansion was connected to whaling," she told BBC News.
"People were moving - presumably after having done some small-group exploring that is archaeologically invisible - to places where they knew whales went, perhaps in a period when the ice cover was reduced for some reason.
"Certainly, they were not settling in places where whales weren't available at that point.
"Since the Thule seem to have been able to hunt whales from the ice at leads, it doesn't mean that there was an ice-free Northwest Passage - just one that bowheads could get through, with enough leads for hunters to see and catch the whales."
Of all the great whales, the bowheads are the best adapted to life in the harsh Arctic environment, with a domed bony head that can force a way through relatively thin sheets of ice, and a thick layer of blubber.
"They have their lunch package on them - they can move for months without eating because they have blubber almost half a metre thick, so so they can move through the Northwest Passage without eating," said Dr Heide-Jorgensen.
Genetic evidence also suggests that in periods past, bowheads also moved along the northern coast of Siberia.
They do not have a set migration pattern, unlike some other whale species - which raises questions about how they may adapt in future, if the projected declines in summer Arctic sea ice materialise.
"I'm sure they will be going all over the area when there's open water," said Dr Heide-Jorgensen.
"They're capable of moving relatively long distances in a short period of time, and they can venture into areas where we haven't seen them for a very long time - so I'm sure they will use the open water if the ice disappears."
The one question mark would be over their food supply, with major changes in Arctic sea ice likely to disrupt food webs that include the swarms of copepods (tiny crustaceans) that are the key ingredient of their diet.
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During the past 20 posts I have tried to take you, the reader, through a technical journey of feasibility of space travel to the stars. I believe this will be possible by the mid 22nd century and that the necessary technologies will have been developed by then.
But why go to the stars? The simple answer is because they are there! Mankind has always strived to conquer the four corners of the Earth, has visited the Moon and will in the next few decades land on Mars.
But ultimately we may have to find another habitable planet. Look at the damage we are doing to our own 'home' because we are not taking the environmental issues seriously. Look at the population explosion and the many factions on this planet that are focussed on its destruction. I fear for the future of our world during the next couple of centuries.
But the big question is still – is there life elsewhere? – And I am utterly convinced there is. I am sure we will soon discover evidence in our own solar system of relatively simple life-forms that existed [on Mars] or may exist now in the sub-surface oceans of Titan, Saturn's moon. But what about life as we see it all around us? There could be a billion Earth-like planets in the Milky Way galaxy and there are billions of galaxies in the Universe. I have shown how the building blocks for life have been formed in the furnaces of dying stars and then flung to all parts of the cosmos during Supernovae.
In pure numbers terms, life must have evolved elsewhere – but what would it look like? If there had not been an asteroid collision 66 million years ago on Earth then this blog might be being written by a highly intelligent dinosaur!
In our humanoid form we have evolved over the last 200,000 years but look what we have done in the last 200 years and where we might be in a further couple of centuries. But our timescale is minute compared to the age of the Universe – what if, somewhere, intelligent 'life' has evolved for millions or even hundreds of millions of years? How sophisticated might that be!
I have imagined how life, similar to our own, might have evolved at a nearby star. I have also 'imagined the unimaginable' – what if something has evolved for hundreds of millions of years – what might that be capable of? This is the basis for my trilogy – Quest of the Dicepterons – and the first two volumes – The Blue People of Cloud Planet and Disaster Earth set the scene for an amazing journey of discovery. Volume 3 – The Quanoxy Zeric Galaxy is currently being written.


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Chino Hills, California Passport Office Information
Residents of Chino Hills in San Bernardino County, California have a choice of 2 passport acceptance agents to visit in order to get their passport application sealed. The passport agents in Chino Hills can provide you with passport forms or witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you don't need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent). Besides the 2 locations there are 800 other locations in the state of California from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport in Chino Hills for a least (3) weeks, you can visit any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than (3) weeks we have provided the closest regional passport offices to Chino Hills, California and Expedited Passport service options for Chino Hills.
Regional Passport Offices Close to Chino Hills:These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 36.2 Miles, San Diego Passport Agency - 78.7 Miles, San Francisco Passport Agency - 323 Miles, Western Passport Agency - 361.6 Miles, El Paso Passport Agency - 581.4 Miles
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How to Get a Passport in Chino Hills, CaliforniaGetting a passport in Chino Hills CA depends on what type of passport application you are needing. The process in these guides assumes that you are applying at a local Chino Hills Passport Office in which case it will take you 4 to 6 weeks to get a passport in Chino Hills.
Please select the appropriate guide from the list below to get started:
Passport Offices in Chino Hills, CA
There are 2 acceptance agents (local passport offices) located in Chino Hills California:
- Chino Hills Post Office
14071 Peyton Dr
Chino Hills, CA 91709
- Chino Hills City Clerk's Office
14000 City Center Dr
Chino Hills, CA 91709
Other Passport Offices Near Chino Hills, California:Listed below are additional passport offices that are located within 50 miles of Chino Hills California:
Chino Post Office - Chino - 5 Miles
Yorba Linda Post Office - Yorba Linda - 5.6 Miles
Pomona Public Library - Pomona - 6.2 Miles
Pomona Main Post Office - Pomona - 6.7 Miles
Anaheim Hills Station Post Office - Anaheim - 6.7 Miles
Atwood Post Office - Placentia - 6.9 Miles
City of Walnut - Walnut - 7.1 Miles
Placentia Post Office - Placentia - 7.6 Miles
Montclair Post Office - Montclair - 7.7 Miles
Placentia Library District - Placentia - 8 Miles
Passport Service for Cities Near Chino HillsResidents of the following closeby cities looking to get a passport should consider using the passport office(s) located in Chino Hills for document sealing and 3-week passport expediting. Be sure to check other nearby passport offices listed above, as there may be a closer passport office to your city.
Chino California, Yorba Linda California, Diamond Bar California, Pomona California, Walnut California, Ontario California, Montclair California, Placentia California, Eastvale California, Brea California, Rowland Heights California, Claremont California, Villa Park California, La Verne California, Norco California, Corona California, Upland California, San Dimas California, La Habra California, Fullerton California


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The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority on Wednesday unanimously approved a $767.3 million annual plan for coastal restoration and flood protection that calls for spending $640.3 million on 117 projects during the 2014 fiscal year. The plan will be submitted to the Legislature for final approval in a few weeks.
The plan also sets aside a first payment of $42.2 million for the state's share of the cost of rebuilding the hurricane levee system in the New Orleans area, although the money won't be transferred to the federal government until the levee system is certified and turned over to local levee districts, either later this year or next year.
The Army Corps of Engineers allowed the state to repay its 35 percent share of the approximately $10 billion improvements over 30 years.
The plan includes $177 million in revenue expected to be given the state by either BP or other companies involved in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, including a portion of the state's expected share of a $1 billion advance payment by BP under the federal Oil Pollution Act's Natural Resource Damage Assessment process.


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Wow, already 6 months in Melbourne, looks like my project might be extended longer too.
Haven't tried many new restaurants lately.
Top picks so far will have to be following.
Yum Cha - Taipan
Italian - Papa Ginos
Chinese Seafood - All People
Hainam Chicken - Chom Chom
Cakes - Some place in Camberwell
Japanese - Hako
Pho - Indochine Box Hill
Hong Kong Cafe - Star East Glen Waverly
Dumplings - Chadstone Shopping Centre food court - forgot the name of the place.
Fine Dining - Yet to find a favourite.
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When we tell ourselves to be happy, it more than likely ends up having the opposite effect. It brings with it pressure, which can lead to stress, which is definitely, not happiness.
So how can we make ourselves happy?
According to studies by O' Leary and Dockray (2015) and Khanna and Greeson (2013), mindfulness is one of many practices that increases happiness and thus overall well-being.
*Mindfulness: the intentional and nonjudgmental awareness of all thoughts, feelings, and sensations that occur in the present moment (O' Leary and Dockray 2015).*
I like to think of mindfulness as the meditation of the 21st century. It's not sitting cross-legged on a yoga mat overlooking the rolling waves of the ocean; it's time we take to remove ourselves from our emotions. This can take place in different forms: from cooking, running and swimming to painting, writing and cleaning. In fact, I find one of my most meditative states is in the shower. These mindfulness practices should be done somewhere without human interaction. A place where the only dialogue is internal. Talk to yourself but more importantly listen to what you have to say.
Ask yourself questions.
A really great practice I learned from the Headspace App, is reflective questions.
Close your eyes, take a breath. In your mind ask, 'How are you feeling today' as if asking someone next to you.
Now let your mind be silent. Imagine floating. And without pressure, let your mind visually show you the answer.
Don't shape the answer, don't be ashamed of the answer, don't suppress the answer, don't try and interpret the answer. Let it rest there.
You can do this (eyes open) while you're running, while you're on your way to work or while you're in the shower.
And once you know these answers, you can begin to understand not only why you feel this way, but also how to change it. Eckhart Tolle describes this interaction of your mind and your thoughts as a higher evolution of humanity and the foundations of enlightenment.
Finding a way to meditate is easy.
Be productive: work-out, create, clean.
And by doing these activities each day, with the intent to meditate, you will find happiness. It's scientifically proven.
Khanna, Surbhi and Jeffrey M. Greeson. 2013. "A Narrative Review of Yoga and Mindfulness as Complementary Therapies for Addiction". Complementary Therapies in Medicine 21 (3): 244-252. doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2013.01.008.
O'Leary, Karen and Samantha Dockray. 2015. "The Effects of Two Novel Gratitude and Mindfulness Interventions on Well-Being". The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 21(4): 243-245. doi:10.1089/acm.2014.0119.


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Pochin's has been awarded a £10.4m contract to build a scheme consisting of two units totaling 237,839 sq ft at Trafford Point, the world's first purpose-built industrial park. The site, which is under the ownership of affiliates of Harbert European Real Estate Fund III, has appointed Pochin's for the construction of two steel framed industrial buildings.
The large-scale development will include offices, external works, landscaping and drainage, and ahead of completion in August 2016, is expected to generate a great deal of interest.
The site in Trafford is a former oil storage depot. Since the depot was removed, the site has been remediated to reduce the levels of hydrocarbons in the soil to acceptable levels prior to development.
Adding to Pochin's growing portfolio for the region, this latest announcement comes off the back of the recently awarded high profile contract to build the new residential development, The Rooftop Gardens, in Manchester's Castlefield district.
Commenting on the deal, Pochin's CEO Jim Nicholson said:
"We are delighted to be involved in a project of this scale. Pochin's has a long-standing presence in Manchester and Trafford, and this development reflects our commitment to delivering high quality projects across the region."
The development will be managed by CBRE Asset Services, whose Associate Director Howard Hill added: "The demand for commercial space in the Trafford area is abundant, and reflects the thriving local economy. We believe this site will provide in-demand warehouse and distribution facilities for prospective companies. Occupants will have the opportunity to benefit from the physical proximity to the community of businesses that Trafford Park is already home to, and the area's fantastic transport links, making it a prime location for growth.
"We are extremely pleased to be able to collaborate with Pochin's on this project, and look forward to seeing the new development up and running in the near future."


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I've lost all control when it comes to sweets. I have had such discipline in the past and now I start in the morning and continue eating candy and cookies all day. Tis the season I guess. I'm still working out but not to compensate the 'extra' sugar.
Maybe I'll try to find the Dr. Oz episode where he explains what cellulite is. That had me disciplined for months. The facts were amazing. Dr. Oz is kind of scary to me. I had to stop watching because everything is bad. Who knew you could die from picking your nose?


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It's a 15 hour drive to New Orleans (where my brother and his wife live) from our home in Virginia, so I knew I'd need to make a stop with the kids along the way and Chattanooga, TN was one of our stops (we also stopped in Pigeon Forge). The last time I was in Chattanooga was in 1998 and I was eager to go back to explore with the kids. Chattanooga is a great place to visit, particularly if you have just a weekend.
Where to Stay
We stayed at The Chattanoogan, which is a Chattanooga hotel that's situated in a delightfully quiet part of town. There is free covered parking at the hotel (a bonus on hot summer days) and it was easy to get in and out as we got acquainted with Chattanooga. While I enjoy staying "in-town," many times you need to just abandon your car for a few days, so it was nice to be able to access the minivan with ease.
The Chattanoogan offers free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, including in the guest rooms, which was nice and not available at every hotel (and it really was high-speed). There are also several on-site restaurants at this Chattanooga hotel near Lookout Mountain, including the Broad Street Grille and Stroud's Sidewalk Café, which is perfect when you have hungry kids that want to eat as soon as possible.
One of our first stops inside The Chattanoogan was the heated indoor pool. It was a small pool, but it was just the right size for my four kids. Even better, there are scenic views of Lookout Mountain. And, as the sun goes down and it begins to get dark, lights in the pool change the water color to neon blue.
We had connecting rooms at the hotel: one room with a king bed for me and one room with two queen beds for the kids. This was pure heaven after spending two nights in one room with two queens and a rollaway bed. Not every hotel offers connecting rooms (usually just adjoining), so it was helpful to be able to keep the door open between the two rooms to keep tabs on my kids.
I wish I could have taken advantage of the full-service spa while at The Chattanoogan. Adjacent to the indoor pool and fitness center, I could have squeezed in a massage or a facial. I probably could have even kept an eye on the kids while getting a manicure it was that close to the pool. Maybe next time…
My kids loved their two queen beds at The Chattanoogan. I loved that we had connecting rooms.
What to Do
The Chattanoogan is within easy walking distance of a number of attractions, like the Tennessee Aquarium and the Coker Tire Museum, as well as shops and restaurants in downtown Chattanooga. If you go to Chattanooga and stay at an in-town Chattanooga hotel, here are a few of my top picks with kids.
Rock City. Situated atop Lookout Mountain, walk along a 4,100-foot walking trail at Rock City to see various rock formations before taking in panoramic views that enable you to see seven states. Stay for lunch at Café 7, which sits atop the mountain at Lover's Leap.
Coolidge Park Carousel. It's a must to ride the Coolidge Park Carousel, a fixture at the park for more than 100 years. With more than 52 hand-carved animals and a calliope organ playing music as the carousel turns, you and your kids will love this old-fashioned experience.
Ruby Falls. One of the must-sees in Chattanooga is actually several hundred feet below ground. Your kids will love exploring the caverns at Ruby Falls before taking in the 145-foot underground waterfall. Try one of the popular lantern tours, which are only offered on Friday evenings.
Incline Railway. To get to the top of Lookout Mountain, hop aboard the Incline Railway. Enjoy the views from the trolley-style car as you make your way up the mile-long rail to Lookout Mountain Station, the highest overlook on the mountain.
Southern Belle. Take a cruise along the scenic Tennessee River on board the Southern Belle. 90-minute cruises depart daily, offering views of the Chattanooga skyline and Lookout Mountain as you listen to narration about the history and sights of this southern town.
Tennessee Aquarium. Visit with otters, watch an IMAX movie, meet the macaws and hear from one of the keepers on the secret lives of penguins at the Tennessee Aquarium.
Where to Eat
There are a number of delicious places to eat in Chattanooga that are perfect for kids and families.
Broad Street Grille. Located inside The Chattanoogan, the food at Broad Street Grille is delicious. For dinner, I ordered the Shrimp and Grits, which was incredible. Even better, we had waiter who liked to make specialty kiddie cocktails. He definitely earned bonus points with my kids.
Champy's. Everyone, and especially my friend Lori at Expedition Mom, talks about and lovesChampy's. It's basically a fried chicken joint, but the plates are big, the atmosphere is casual and the service is quick, everything I look for in a kid-friendly restaurant.
Purple Daisy Picnic Café. If you're looking for tasty barbecue – pulled pork sandwiches, rib baskets, baked beans – then you want to go to Purple Daisy Picnic Café. The food is well-priced and tasty, the decorations are fun and the wait staff is friendly. Be sure to try the Alabama Dirt. Yum.
Clumpies. After dinner, head to Clumpies (yes, there's both a Champy's and a Clumpies in Chattanooga) for ice cream cones. Clumpies boasts handmade ice cream in both traditional flavors, like Chocolate and Butter Pecan, as well as less traditional flavors, like Firecracker (which is made with Pop Rocks).
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I have booklets of fishing lure patents starting in 1846(hook patent).Years ago I copied these from microfiche at the Ohio State Univ library.Lots of great information.Open to reasonable offers.Shipping would prob be $40?.Call me if interested Dave 6144755255.Columbus,Oh


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Kara Tolbert is a self-made social entrepreneur with flare. Originally from Kansas City, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue big dreams. Her KINDCULT fashion & jewelry line is deemed "jewelry for the Do-Gooder"- as she has created a kindness campaign and community through the form of fashion. You may have seen her KINDCULT pieces on various celebrities or friends as her movement has continued to grow.
Each piece of jewelry has a unique number on it that allows you to then share your "kindness" story with other members of the KINDCULT community. As the founder and creator of a company with doing good at its core, Kara leads a busy, nonstop, fascinating life. Luckily, she spared a few minutes to share her story with me. Read below for a girl boss perspective on what its like to create your own dream job as a social entrepreneur.
Let's start at the beginning- where did you grow up? What were your childhood dreams? What were you doing before you started KINDCULT?
I grew up in Kansas City with my mom, dad, and older brother. I trained to be a ballet dancer from the age of three. It was my dream to become a ballet dancer until I was injured during a performance and had to undergo ankle ligament repair surgery. Unfortunately, the surgery had severe complications as I woke up with nerve damage that left me unable to move my right leg for almost two years. This ended my career as a ballet dancer and pushed me to go out into the world to discover a new passion. As soon as I graduated high school, I left KS and moved to LA. I began working as a model in LA and shortly after was sent to model overseas in Greece, Turkey, and Spain. It was during that summer I spent overseas that I discovered my new passion; I loved being emerged in new cultures and learning about different ways of life outside of the US. I also saw how poverty, illness, lack of education, and environmental issues effected those living in many areas of the world. This triggered my interest in finding opportunities to give back not only in my own community but in other countries as well. I booked my first volunteer abroad trip a few years later. I choose to spend two months working with children in a school in the slums of Naivasha, Kenya. The time spent with the children there changed my outlook on the necessities of life and how to truly be grateful. Right after leaving the school, I traveled to Tanzania where I climbed Mt Kilimanjaro. This gave me five days alone on the mountain to push myself physically and mentally, and to contemplate how I could forge my path to inspire others to give back. There were so many things I wanted to do to help…it became quite overwhelming. As soon as I returned from Africa, I began to brainstorm ways of how I could make a difference. I knew finding a way to spread positivity in the world was my new calling.
Where did the motivation come from in starting KINDCULT? How and when did you decide to start your brand?
I always thought that 'kindness' was an underrated quality. Being kind had developed a reputation that went along with being weak, delicate, and ineffective. I however saw it as a great strength. To be kind in a situation of conflict requires courage and power. It is a quality that our world desperately needs more of. I have been fortunate enough to travel to many parts of the world while working, volunteering & immersing myself in new cultures. Through this travel, one of the things that really stuck with me was the development of my insight on how we as people are all the same. Once you see this and are able to step into a stranger's shoes, it is hard to imagine not wanting to be kind to everyone you come across.
I realized that in every country I went to, and with every class of person I interacted with, a simple smile had the same beautiful effect. It was then that I decided to make it my mission to make 'Kindness Cool Again'. I have always had an interest in fashion and jewelry. The pieces someone chooses to wear say a lot about them, so I thought this would be the perfect medium for others to literally "wear their kindness" proudly for everyone to see. Before long this idea turned into my business, KINDCULT: Jewelry for the Do-Gooder. The line consists of member necklaces, each stamped with a unique member number. This serves as their 'member ID' into the KINDCULT. We then encourage our members to share stories of how they are spreading simple acts of kindness throughout their day. We have begun to offer volunteer opportunities where members can join together and give back to their community.
What is the most challenging part of running your own business? What did you do to overcome these challenges?
I know nothing about business! I did not start with a business plan, or think about how to make the most profit, or how to market my idea…I just went for it. I took the first step and let it grow. I learned what worked and what didn't. My brand evolved week by week. Needless to say, it has definitely been difficult to start a business with this approach, but I would have never gotten to where I am with the knowledge that I have if i didn't take the risk and just go for it.
What does your day to day look like in this type of career?
KINDCULT is always on my brain. Whether it is filling orders, hunting for new material for our social media outlets, listening to "Do-Good" stories from our members, writing blog posts about ways our member can spread kindness in their own neighborhoods, brainstorming ways to expand the business, encouraging others, or finding new charities to work with…it is a non-stop job…but one that is well worth it. I want to always make sure the KINDCULT members feel heard and appreciated. I ready every note from our members whether it has to do with something that inspires them to be kind, a question or concern, or a story about how they have been able to spread kindness themselves.
What is your goal for yourself and KINDCULT in the future?
It is my vision to grow our KINDCULT member community so large that you will be able to spot all the Do-Gooders in your community by the KINDCULT necklace they wear. These people will serve as great examples of how it looks and feels to live around good, kind energy, and help to one day make living with kindness the norm. I want to continue providing ways that our members can connect with those around them through volunteering, forming unlikely friendships, or just not being afraid to offer a smile. I want our members to forever live their lives through our motto: Be Good. Look Good. Do Good.
What do you love most about your current career path?
I love that it gives me the opportunity to connect with others despite social boundaries. We live in a society that tells us to be afraid of our neighbors. It is such a shame that we lower our eyes when passing a stranger rather than offer a smile. Its these small interactions throughout the day that can really ripple into larger positive impact. Interacting with those who seem different than ourselves will broaden our own outlooks, and will also usually show us that we aren't as different as it may seem. To have chosen a career path that exists to spread positivity and join people together is life-changing. It forces me to constantly grow without judgement.
What is the best piece of career advice you have heard? Do you have any advice for creating opportunities?
JUST GO FOR IT! Don't wait until you have all the pieces in place. No one ever just falls and lands in their perfect dream job. You can take baby steps, but take them NOW…and be consistent. Overtime you will learn, and the business will evolve. If you have passion for your project then it is 100% worth going for. Remember, you're not in it alone…don't be afraid to ask for advice…find a mentor to bounce ideas of off and then bug them all the time! Have confidence in your journey, and next thing you know, you'll look back, and realize just how far you've come.
Who is your inspiration and why?
My inspiration comes in the form of every person who was once a stranger, but has now become a friend. They are proof that beautiful things can come from not being afraid to connect with those around you.
Favorite story from a KINDCULT customer?
One of the members is a 3rd grade teacher. She loved the idea of KINDCULT so much that she wanted to get her students involved. She decided to start her own KINDCULT Club. Any student that did a project about how they were being kind to others got a mini version of a KINDCULT necklace that she made out of small metal tags. She had SO many kids complete kindness projects and join her KINDCULT Club. They wrote papers about how they smiled at strangers, held doors open for people, helped their parents around the house, and how they made new friends.
Favorite quotes?
"There are no strangers here. Just friends you haven't met yet." Roald Dahl
"Kindness is the noblest weapon to conquer with." - Thomas Fuller
"I note the obvious differences
between each sort and type,
but we are more alike, my friends,
than we are unalike.
We are more alike, my friends,
than we are unalike." - Maya Angelou
My greatest lesson I've learned so far is that we are all the same. We have all been good, bad, annoying, respectful, grateful, rude, hurt, proud. Our lack of perfection is the most perfect thing about the human race. We make more friends by showing our flaws than pretending to be perfect. Don't be afraid to go out into the world and explore the human race!
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Wreck Fishing Trips Around Anglesey, North Wales
Due to the close proximity to the A55 expressway, Beaumaris is an ideal venue for a wreck fishing trip, being only 1.5 hrs drive away from large cities such as Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham.
The wreck fishing off Anglesey between May and November produces a good selection of quality fish; Cod, Pollack, Ling, Conger Eel, and Coalfish being the usual target species, but other quality fish are regularly caught from around the wreck and not just over it, such as large Tope to 60lb, Spurdog, Tub Gurnard to 7lb, and large Bullhuss not being uncommon.
There is a vast selection of wrecks of all shapes and sizes and at a wide variety of depths, due to Anglesey's close proximity to the major shipping lanes to and from Liverpool which was a regular hunting ground for U- Boats during the war.
Starida specifically cater for wreck fishing and with the high speed catamaran (Sarah Jane Too) offer trips all around the coast of Anglesey, further out towards the Isle of Man and Liverpool Bay. Indeed it is anticipated that on a calm day, you could be fishing over a wreck, 10 - 15 miles off the Isle of Man.
Our fully qualified and experienced Skippers always provide a friendly and professional service for both skilled and novice angler alike, and are only too willing to provide tuition, assistance or advice upon request.
Weather is always an important factor when operating at these distances, so a fast sea worthy, safe and comfortable boat is essential to work within the weather windows when available. If weather conditions do not allow offshore wrecking, then inshore wrecking and/or general fishing is usually the norm with the cost of the day's charter altered accordingly.
Suggested Tackle to use:
French or hollow plastic tube booms with 10oz - 1lb lead weights fishing a jellyworm or Redgill on a 6-10 foot trace for Pollack and Coalies. Red, Black, or Black with red or green tail Gills usually fish best. Hokkai`s for the Cod and Codling, sometimes tipped with Squid or Rag-worm. 100lb + min. wire traces for Conger etc.
Best tides are between 24` and 28` and fishing either side of Low water usually (but not always) provides optimum results.
BAIT: Frozen Mackerel bait is always supplied free, but other bait such as live Sand-eel and worm can be supplied at cost on request with prior notice.


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Hey everyone! Well, after Falcons Friday and a superb Superbowl 51 game, I found myself super disappointed that the Patriots took the Lombardi home. Though the Falcons gave them ridiculously great warrior fight through most of the game, it just wasn't enough to make that win.
You'd think I was a football fan.
Not really. The thing is that when I was a little girl, I saw how much my dad loved football, the Redskins, in fact. I wanted to be close to him, so I sat with him on Sundays and watched the games.
I'd ask a lot of questions about rules, terminology and history.
Understanding what my dad liked would give me a chance to converse with him. It was a chance for a daddy daughter connection. From that, I sort of inherited the Skins as my team.
That all ended when I realized that having the Redskins as a team didn't make sense (check out their stats and see for yourself).
When I left home, I'd still drive up to see my dad (about 45 minutes) so that I could watch those Redskins games with him.
Then, I married a Redskins fan.
Oh, and did I mention, my mother in law is a Redskins fan. My grandparents (maternal AND paternal) were Redskins fans. So let's just say that it was in my better interest to keep it quiet that...
I am NOT a Redskins fan (anymore).
So while I'm not really a football FAN, I am a football game supporter. Even better, I'm a member of the football supportive wife, mom and daughter club (that would be FSWMD). Woot woot to anyone who can relate.
During football season, I support five boys who are fans of five different teams, and yesterday, I supported one of those boys when I cheered on the Falcons.
I made the food for big game. I went all Southern on the fam with Shrimp and Grits.
But it wasn't enough because by the mid fourth quarter, I went from grinning from ear to ear, while chatting and munching on snacks to this.
So, while the game is over and we FSWMD members are officially off until August, I'll be spending the next few days mending the wounds of my Falcons fan. #ATL!


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All is quiet on the MMO front lately. I'm barely playing WoW at the moment and most of my MMO time (which is not a lot) is reserved for The Secret World. Still love the game but I'm taking my time since I don't want to run out of content too soon.
Most of my gaming time at this moment is directed at making a dent in my single player game backlog and keeping my schedule clear for Heart of the Swam releasing soon (5 days!). So here's what I've been up to lately.
- Dark Souls: Finished it yesterday just in time to begin Castlevania: Lords of Shadow-Miror of Fate (long name FTW). Once all is said and done, I clocked around 70 hours over three characters. I found Dark Souls to be more difficult than Demon Souls but also better done. Highly recommend it if you want to challenge yourself for real.
- Castlevania: Lords of Shadow-Miror of Fate: I'm a fan of Castlevania… a fanboi even. I nearly have all the games including a few rare ones so a new entry in the series meant an automatic buy. So far it's been a fun experience despite some reviewers complaints.
- Xenoblade: I was in the mood for an Jrpg and this one came recommended. I have no idea how far in I am at this point but it's been an enjoyable trip down memory lane.