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|7 Nights
|20 Miles/day average
|From Amsterdam: Apr 5; May 10, 31; Jun 14; Jul 26; Aug 16; Sep 13, 2014; From Bruges: Apr 19; May 17; Jun 7, 21; Aug 2, 23; Sep 20, 2014
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|Ghent (Bruges), Belgium/Amsterdam, Hollland
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This bicycle tour in the Netherlands and Belgium offers you a unique oppurtunity to get to know the lowlands at the North Sea. Experience lovely Amsterdam and old Dutch towns such as Gouda and Willemstad. You will then cross the border to Belgium to discover the Belgian pearls of Antwerp, Ghent and on top of that, Bruges!
Enjoy all this while you spend a week on the Anna Cornelia and Lena Maria boats, two beautiful and comfortable boats that offer guests sundecks, dining room and much more!
Learn more about guided tours.
This tour runs in reverse directions each week. Dates for each direction below, and in Dates and Prices/Boats sections.
Amsterdam to Ghent
Apr 5; May 10, 31; Jun 14; Jul 26; Aug 16; Sep 13, 2014
Day 1: Amsterdam and warm-up ride (6 miles/10 km)
Embarkation and checking in aboard the hotel barge. In the afternoon the barge crosses the Amsterdam centre and heads for the village of Oude Wetering. In the evening there's a short warm-up ride on the bike.
Overnight in Oude Wetering.
Day 2: Oude Wetering - Gouda (25 miles/40 km; 16 miles/25 km)
You enjoy an easy bike ride right through some real Dutch meadow lands and end your trip in cheese town Gouda. Free time in Gouda after your dinner. At most departures in April and May this day a visit to Flowerpark Keukenhof is planned (see: exclusive), the cycling itinerary will be shorter.
Overnight in Gouda.
Day 3: Gouda - Willemstad (25 miles/40 km)
First we sail to the world famous windmills of Kinderdijk. Via the old Dutch town of Dordrecht your way leads to the natural reserve Biesbosch to Moerdijk where the barge will pick you up. The sailing trip takes you to the beautiful walled town of Willemstad.
Overnight in Willemstad.
Day 4: Rest Day
Today the barge sails right across the impressive waterways of Zeeland the ship will take you to the lively town of Antwerp in Belgium. After arrival your guide invites you for a short city walk and you have free time to explore this lively port town.
Overnight in Willemstad.
Day 5: Antwerp - Dendermonde (31 miles/50 km)
You cycle out of Antwerp for a ride through the pretty Flemish countryside alongside the river Schelde. You spend the night in the provincial town of Dendermonde.
Overnight in Dendermonde.
Day 6: Dendermonde - Ghent (19 miles/30 km)
The river Schelde is a tidal river and thus the barge may have to wait for the high tide to continue. Therefore you disembark and cycle directly to the old city of Ghent. The tour leader will invite you for a walk across the wonderful town centre.
Overnight in Ghent.
Day 7: Tour of Bruges
By train you go to Bruges and your tour leader will make you acquainted with this unique town. Till halfway the afternoon you are free to discover Bruges. You return to Ghent by train.
Overnight in Ghent.
Day 8: Departure
Check out and transfer by bus to Amsterdam airport.
Ghent to Amsterdam
Apr 19; May 17; Jun 7, 21; Aug 2, 23; Sep 20, 2014
Day 1: Arrival in Ghent
Transfer by bus from Amsterdam Airport to Ghent in Belgium. Embarkation and checking in aboard the hotel barge. The tour leader will invite you for a walk across the wonderful town centre.
Overnight in Ghent.
Day 2: Visit Bruges, warm-up ride (9 miles/15 km)
BBy train you go to Bruges and your tour leader will make you acquainted with this unique town. In the months of April and May a ride through the centre of Bruges in a horse-drawn carriage is planned (see: exclusive). Till halfway the afternoon you are free to discover Bruges. By train you go to Dendermonde where the barge will stay for the night. In the evening there's a short test ride in and around Dendermonde
Overnight in Dendermonde.
Day 3: Dendermonde - Antwerp (19 miles/30 km)
From Dendermonde you ride through the pretty Flemish countryside alongside the river Schelde to Antwerp. In the afternoon your guide invites you for a short city walk and after wards you have free time to explore the town centre. In the evening you may wish to visit some bars and have a good taste of Belgian beers.
Overnight in Antwerp.
Day 4: Rest day
In the morning there will be some more time to visit Antwerp. In the afternoon there's a sailing trip over the Belgian-Dutch border to the beautiful walled town of Willemstad.
Overnight in Willenstad.
Day 5: Willemstad - Gouda (25 miles/40 km)
The barge will drop you at the edge of natural reserve Biesbosch and you start today's cycle ride. You visit the windmills of Kinderdijk and will certainly enjoy the rural scenery that continue to cheese town Gouda. In the evening you may wish to join your tour leader for a short city walk.
Overnight in Gouda.
Day 6: Gouda - Oude Wetering (25 miles/40 km; 16 miles/25 km)
You enjoy an easy bike ride right through some real Dutch meadowlands and end your trip in a small village called Oude Wetering. At most departures in April and May this day a visit to Flowerpark Keukenhof is planned (see: exclusive), the cycling itinerary will be shorter. You may enjoy the quietness of the rural Dutch countryside before you arrive in busy Amsterdam tomorrow.
Overnight in Oude Wetering.
Day 7: Oude Wetering - Amsterdam (16 miles/25 km)
On the banks of the river Amstel you cycle in the direction of and then across the Amsterdam town centre to the mooring place of your barge. In the afternoon there's time to explore the lively Dutch capital and do some shopping. In the evening there's a city walk and you may wish to make a round trip of the famous Amsterdam canals.
Overnight in Amsterdam.
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
End of your bike and barge tour and check out.
We now have 2015 information for some tours. Please contact us to inquire if you don't see 2015 dates and prices here.
From Amsterdam: Apr 5; May 10, 31; Jun 14; Jul 26; Aug 16; Sep 13, 2014; From Bruges: Apr 19; May 17; Jun 7, 21; Aug 2, 23; Sep 20, 2014
|Tijdgeest, Anna Maria V and Sarah Boat, twin cabins
|When you book, please enter the citizenship and birthdate of each person in the "Comments" section of the booking form.
Anna Maria V
April 5, 2014 (from Amsterdam)
The ANNA MARIA V has 9 cabins and can hold between 17 people. It has a large sun deck and a saloon with adjoining bar. Six sit-on kayaks are also available for use during the trip on the Burgundy canal.
All cabins have:
- Low beds
- Bathroom (shower and toilet)
- One single cabin for sin
Apr 12, 19; May 10, 17; Jun 14, 21; Jul 26; Aug 2, 16, 23; Sep 13 and 20, 2014
From Amsterdam: May 10; Jun 14; Jul 26; Aug 16; Sep 13, 2014
From Bruges: Apr 19; May 17; Jun 21; Aug 2, 23; Sep 20, 2014
The Tijdgeest has carried tourists since 1897. In the early years, it was a passenger ship on the Rhine River in Germany. More than 100 years later, in 1998, the ship was been completely renovated and rebuilt into a luxurious hotel ship. It has 14 cabins, 2 decks and can hold 20-36 people. During the winter of 2013, it was upgraded.
On the lower deck, there are 14 cabins.
All cabins have:
- 8 cabins with low double beds (2 cabins possible for single use)
- 3 cabins with low single beds
- 3 cabins with bunk beds (lower price)
- Bathroom (shower and toilet)
- Air- conditioning
On the upper deck is a spacious living and dining room with panoramic view. WIFI is available, along with a laptop for general use.
From Amsterdam: May 31, 2014
From Bruges: Jun 7, 2014
The Sarah ship first started sailing with passengers in 2002. It is a modern ship, which is spacious and tastefully furnished. The ship has a comfortable sitting corner and bar.
It has 10 cabins, and can hold 20 people. All cabins have:
- Level beds
- Private facilities
- Centraling heating
- Air- conditioning
Bikes included in the tour package price:
- Hybrid touring bikes, 7-speed
The bikes are equipped with the following:
- Saddle bag
- Bottle of water
The bikes will have FLAT pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and also the necessary equipment to change the pedals.
Helmets are NOT available to be rented. We recommend, for safety and hygiene reasons, that you bring your own helmet, or purchase one upon arrival.
Holland and Belgium are very flat countries. This tour averages 20 miles a day, all primarily flat.
This tour is rated Leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
Tour start/end
Nearest airport: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Nearest train station: Amsterdam
Tour starts and ends at Amsterdam; either in central Amsterdam, or with bus transfer between Ghent and Schiphol Airport (depending on tour direction). Schiphol Airport has excellent rail links with Amsterdam Centraal station.
Tips for getting to and from your tour
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Of course, if your tour is coming up in the next week, you can also select "Forecast" to get the most current information on upcoming conditions.
Belgium is a fascinating place to visit with its diversity of culture and language. Distinct regions have emerged that reflect the language of their respective border countries. It's an unusual experience to travel within one small country and witness the diverse influences of the French, Germans, and Dutch across Belgium.
Brussels houses some of the most important museums, art galleries, and collections in the world. World-class shopping and exciting nightlife are also attractions of Brussels. Known as the "Venice of the North," Bruges is popular for its charming canals and intact medieval architecture. Outside of its cities, Belgium boasts pastoral landscapes crossed by rivers and canals leading to the sea. The dune-lined Belgian coast is home to quaint, historic port towns with a cozy atmosphere and cobblestone streets.
As the headquarters of many international organizations like NATO and the EU, Belgium is a significant player in international affairs. Its significant international population has led to a diverse cuisine scene. It's most famous for its waffles, chocolate, and beer, but the paper cones of fries and (optional) mayonnaise sold by street vendors are always a favorite for visitors.
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HAT Tours is an independent Dutch travel organization that specializes in cycle holidays and barge cruises in Europe. Since 1990 to today, they offer their international clientele a wide choice in attractive, interesting and small-scale holidays.
Their main objective is a direct and personal contact with all their customers. HAT Tours is a family-owned company that offers both sailing trips on small passenger ships and cycle holidays in Europe.
Where is HAT located?
Purmerend, Holland
In which countries do they offer tours?
Most European countries: Croatia, France, Italy, Belgium, The Netherlands, Austria, and more!
What are some of HAT's special strengths?
- Cycle and sail holidays (also known as bike and barge holidays): Guided tours with a stay aboard an attractive and comfortable hotel barge
- Cycle and hotel holidays: Cycling in a relaxed way from one hotel to another with the help of detailed maps and an information pack
All bookings will be accepted on the basis of these conditions and terms.
1. If a reservation is cancelled each participant will be charged for cancellation costs. The following terms are valid:
a. on cancellation up to 56 days before the departure day: EUR. 35,00 subject to a maximum of 25% of the travel sum;
b. on cancellation less than 57 days and up to 28 days before departure: the down payment subject to a maximum of 25% of the travel sum;
c. on cancellation less than 29 days and up to 14 days before departure: 50% of the travel sum.;
d. on cancellation less than 15 days and up to 7 days before departure: 75% of the travel sum;
e. on cancellation less than 8 days and up to the departure day: 90% of the travel sum;
f. on cancellation on the day the holiday commences or at 'no show': 100% of the travel sum.
Immediately after the receipt of a cancellation (signed and in writing only!) customer will receive an
invoice. The stated amount has to be credited to our bank account within three weeks after the date of
invoice. We request customer to refer to the booking number (P- number) at the payment.
2. Participants of bike and barge tours agree to observe the skipper's orders for navigation and his rules forgood sailing. Regulations affixed aboard the ship are to be observed as such. Participants acceptresponsibility for their actions for the duration of the tour.
3. During bike and barge tours the skipper is entitled to change the place of departure/arrival according to his own judgement in case of heavy fog, stormy weather or other urgent circumstances. HAT Tours nor theskipper will be held responsible for damages as a result of bad weather conditions to participants nor to theirparaphernalia.
4. Participants of bike and barge tours will be liable for any wilful damage to the vessel and/or to any third party. Third party insurance covers vessel and crew as well as passengers. Liability of participants is limitedto any wilful damage not recoverable or not being reimbursed by the insurance company. The 'own risk' clause of the insurance policy is for account of participants.
5. HAT Tours is not liable for damages suffered by participants, unless such damages are due to default or gross negligence. Nor is HAT Tours liable for damages resulting subsequently.
6. Both parties of this contract are entitled to cancel this agreement immediately and without any legalconsequences, only if either or both parties would fail to fulfil his obligation pertaining to this agreement notwithstanding the right to claim full compensation. This clause is only valid if participants are not able tooffer a reasonable alternative.
7. Any costs/expenses incurred as a result of default by either party will be due and payable immediately ascompensation for resulting damages.
8. This agreement is governed by the law of the Netherlands. Any differences arising from this agreement are to be judged by the Court of Law at Amsterdam.
9. HAT Tours is entitled to cancel any bike and barge tour at the latest 14 days before the departure date, if there are less than 15 participants booked. In the case of such a cancellation, participants will not becompensated for any damage that may have occurred because of this cancellation. HAT Tours will only makea refund for any down payment that has been made for the tour concerned.
10. Surcharge fuel costs Bike& Barge Tours: In case fuel prices from 15th September of the previous yearwill raise more than 10%, HAT Tours preserves the right to charge a surcharge of max. Euro 20,00 a person.The surcharge is to be paid cash aboard at the beginning of the tour, after having been informed about thisupon arrival.
11. Important: If the insurance premium(s) has (have) been filled in, this reservation is also the insurance policy together with the insurance terms and conditions wich will be added to the travel documents. The participants will be insured according to the current conditions and with regard to the travel -insurance according to the specified combination. The chosen combination has to be mentioned on the reservation. In case of damage this insurance policy has to be submitted.
This contract has been translated into english. The original text in dutch will however prevail.


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|FHWA > Design > Utility Program > Viewing and Discussion Guide CCC: Making the Effort Works!
Viewing and Discussion Guide CCC: Making the Effort Works!
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This document and related video are disseminated under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Transportation in the interest of information exchange. The United States Government and other producers of this document and video assume no liability for their contents or use thereof. The contents of this document and video do not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation.
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A study done by Penn State University for the AASHTO Highway Subcommittee on Construction(1) found that utility relocation is one of the main causes of delays and added expense to road construction projects. Lack of coordination, cooperation and communication between transportation agencies and utility companies form the root of the problem.
The video CCC: Making the Effort Works! is based on the research and the recommendations contained in AASHTO Utilities Guidelines and Best Practices(2). It is designed to inform transportation agencies and utility companies of actions they can take toward avoiding construction delays and reducing or eliminating unnecessary project costs, and to motivate them to work in partnership with each other toward this common goal.
The nineteen-minute video features extemporaneous comments from a variety of spokespersons in seven states that have developed and implemented innovative practices for reducing utility-related delays, illustrated by action footage and accompanied by music and narration. Spokespersons include:
Together with representatives of FHWA and private engineering firms, the speakers convey a spirit of cooperation as they share successful strategies, practices and techniques.
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Schedule Enough Time: 45 minutes to one hour or more.
It will take about 5 minutes to get settled and started. The video runs approximately 19 minutes. Plan at least 20 minutes for discussion.
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CCC: Making the Effort Works!
It is well known to highway engineers that uncoordinated utility relocation activities commonly cause costly delays. There are several things that can be done to alleviate this problem. The proper use of information obtained from programs like Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) avoids the need to relocate many utilities. When utility relocations cannot be avoided, early and frequent Coordination, Cooperation and Communication(CCC), together with the adoption of new technologies, processes and successful strategies, result in more timely and efficient relocation activities, with improved safety and quality in the utility relocation process.
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Encourage Coordination, Cooperation and Communication between/among: State Transportation Agencies Utility Companies Local Agencies Contractors Consultants
Use Current Available Technology to the Greatest Extent Possible
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Martin Blake has been a senior writer for The Age since 1986 and has covered numerous AFL seasons, three cricket World Cups and various Australian cricket tours overseas, two Olympic Games, three Commonwealth Games, and a plethora of other major sports events including the British Open Championship and the US Masters. He covers all sports with an emphasis on Australian football and golf.
Manager apologises for blast over ban
Martin Blake, Matt Murnane Leading player manager Paul Connors has been forced into a public apology after his strident criticism of an ''interfering'' AFL, as the fallout from the Chris Judd suspension swirled yesterday.
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Martin Blake North Melbourne vice-captain Drew Petrie is facing an AFL sanction over public criticism of the AFL tribunal, but the Kangaroos have accepted they can go no further in defending midfielder Jack...
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Martin Blake Steve Johnson's concussion likely to prevent him from playing against Hawthorn.
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Martin Blake Scott Thompson was innocent and rightly was cleared by the AFL's match review panel.
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Jared Lynch, Martin Blake Western Bulldog Will Minson's reprieve at the AFL Tribunal for stomping has fractured opinion among leading club officials and commentators.
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Martin Blake The Kangaroos will be seeking space, but they are likely to find it occupied by the Eagles.
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This bypasses Visa's transaction fees !
KO heavily depenent on soda....
Stock is hugely overpriced !
Soda industry looking like cigarettes: Top analyst
Devastaing news for VISA !
PayPal Embraces Bitcoin Payments, Partners With BitPay, Coinbase and GoCoin
but they didn.t
Massive customer base uses concur and can be sold a myriad of sap products going forward.
40 sounds like it will be seen this year aligning with the 40 thieves when the euphoria ends...
see any meaningful growth going forward. They miked this company for all it;s worth time to bail out if you have any brains most won't but you will remember I told you this..
Not me silver has dropped from 22 to 18 in last 90 days so what do you expect PSLV to do ?
"If something you want gets cheaper in price be happy because you can buy more of it"
Warren Buffet
more retailers warned check out FIVE (five below) and you see mcdonalds headline article
See the video and you will see Hecla has another iron in the fire....
mcdonalds just hit 52 week low wmt is on deck !
I think just the opposite bulls have make huge gains that are unwarranted.
This stock should be in the 50's like it was before the fed induced this stock market bubble and
when it was 50 it was growing 8 or 10 % not shrinking by almost 4% as it is today...
Smartest thing you could do is lock in your gains if you are a long time holder you won;t as you think stocks like real estate only go up but you will remember I tried to warn you. but you prefer to listen to wall st shills and ignore common sense and cold hard facts..
I think mcdonalds is cokes largest customer but soda sales are on the decline anyway which magnfies the problem
coke pe is ridiculously high for sale growth which is flat no pun intended..
Normally a defensive play this stock is so expensive that downside is huge.....
I am thinking coke will have negative revenues this quarter also do you disagree ?
The mcdonalds revenu decline has occured for the past 4 or 5 months and is accelerating siumilar to walmart making both stocks ridiculously overpriced !
the mcdonalds customer demographic are very similar...
Look for more bad news from walmart as fed policies have caused massive inflation leaving little left for the common man to spend on non essentials. And the top 10% don't shop at walmart or mcdonalds...
month after month of declining sales with sales declines ACCELERATING but you expect it to go up ?
This can't be good news for Visa pe 25 can it ?
Don't be surprised if hey cut the dividend thats what companies with declining sales do....
The middle class is tapped out on hidden inflation and low wages combined with expired unemployment benefits.
This can't be good news for coke can it ?
coke is 22% but revenues are what 2% ?
Coke is headed back the low 30's imo...
tapped out due to hidden unreported inflation and low wage growth !
Walmart is going to report similar numbers imo and their grocery business which has been sustaining them is being attacked by krogers aldys market basket etc..
So look for similar numbers from walmart and a corresponding big drop in the stock back to the 60;s imo
PE 16 is awarded to companies thatSystemwide sales for the month decreased 2.9%, have sales and earning growth of 10% at least. In fact before this fed indiced bubble market earnings and sales growth should equal pe that is the rule of thumb so to get such a high prce to earnings ratio of 16 the company should have earnings growing at 16% and revenue at 16% now mcdonalds had a DECREASE of 2.9% Systemwide !
This is catastrophic IMO. The major cause IMO is the middle class does not have the disposable income to eat outside the home therefore this issue is not one that will be going away anytime soon.
SInce mcdonalds is an icon dow stock, pays dividend (which has a very good chance of being cut in the near future imo) blah blah blah with such brand recognition and with declining sales it should be awarded a pe of about 8 maximum which would be a 50 dollar stock. Any higher than this is nonsense it was 50 a few years ago and was doubled by the stock bubble. I say you will se 50's again for mcd and it won't be because of splits.
Another way to put this is that upside at this point is absolutely NIL but downside is huge.
The smartest thing you could do if you are in this stock is to get out before the pros do you won't listen to what I say but you will remember I told you this and you had the opportunity to lock in gains but wold not listen to common sense and facts..


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Diabetes: How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy - Topic Overview
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Generally, if you take:
- Metformin, your doctor may have you stop taking it 48 hours before and after your colonoscopy.
- Oral diabetes pills or tablets, your doctor may have you stop taking your medicine on the morning of the test.
- Short-acting insulin, your doctor may have you stop taking it on the morning of the test.
- Long-acting insulin, your doctor may have you take only half of your usual dose on the morning of the test.
Bring your diabetes pills or insulin with you to take after the test as your doctor suggests. Don't take a double dose of medicines you've missed.
How to eat and drink
You'll get detailed instructions about food and drink when you get the medicines to cleanse your colon. Generally, the day before the test, you'll only be able to have clear liquids. These include water, tea, coffee, clear juices and broths, gelatin, and sports drinks.
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Japanese Gamers Discuss Their Game Completion Habits
How many of the games you buy do you actually complete? Some games you finish the main story and move on to the next, some games you get bored of and drop out of midway through, some games you go for a full achievement score, and some games haven't even had the package seal broken weeks after purchase. »


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Today is July 10th. Others were born today (many!). And I am told that it is International Day of Happiness :) Other than that, nothing big happens on this day.
I am a very lucky girl to have amazing people and their amazing energy surrounding me. I feel inspired to start anew (more than I could ever had felt on any New Year's Eve). I hope to live this year by the words of the amazing George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans): "It's never too late to be who you might have been.".
I've received gifts all year, in form of experience, traveling, friends and family. And since today it's Sunday (in a city that sleeps and rests), there's no good Mexican place open. I'll have my Sis' home-baked cake instead (which was lovely of her to do). Today's going to be about simplicity. Hope so.
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Danganronpa Comes With Talking Evil Bear
A pre-order bonus for Spike's upcoming high speed detective action game.
You've heard of pedobear. Meet his creepier (?) counterpart, evilbear.
This is the pre-order bonus for Spike's upcoming high speed detective action game Danganronpa.
The character off which the strap is based is actually named "Mono Kuma," or "Mono Bear." I'm guessing the "mono" is meant to mean monochrome.
In Danganronpa, Mono Bear claims to be principal at your school and sentences you and your fellow students to condemnation within the school grounds unless you're willing to kill one-another. Some students accept the challenge and go about killing other students. You take the higher road and investigate the murders.
Mono Bear is actually really tiny, so I'm not sure why anyone would listen to him:
You can read all about Mono Bear and his dastardly plot here.
The pre-order bonus version of Mono Bear actually speaks. It has two voice patterns. What are they? Spike suggests checking the movie at the official site for a hint.
Danganronpa hits on November 15.
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Adventure Time.
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Pink Floyd custom.
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I'm not sure if I'm done with these or not. But this is what I have so far. And seeing that I am pleased enough…I am done with them-at least for tonight.
Custom; The Devil Wears Prada/Counterparts
These are a custom pair for a good friend of mine, based on the album artwork of Plagues and The Current Will Carry Us. Along with some lyrics that he requested.
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Custom; Sammie
These were inspired by and designed for a little friend of mine. She bought me TOMS, we sat down, and she simply told me what she wanted, and pointed to where she wanted it. This was the result.
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A Day To Remember.
When I got the order for these, I was extremely excited. Because in case you guys haven't noticed…I love doing band shoes ;) But I must admit, I don't know the band too much, so I was also incredibly nervous. But overall, I'm pretty happy with them. Adtr fans, let me know if I did them justice!
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I made yet another pair of All Time Low shoes. Same overall design, they're just slightly different. Just posting up a few pictures since you guys have the idea already :p
In case you didn't know, the original pair I made can be found here!
I have no idea what to call these. I was given a few items to incorporate and a certain color scheme, and just ran with it. These are very different from the rest of the shoes I'm used to doing because this time, more than half of the designs were ones I incorporated from other artists. There is an overwhelming amount of Brandon Boyd(well, his tattoos at least), along with some Charlavail.
According to google, the text in red means "When the heart and the mind become one, anything is possible". Not much else to say… I went out on a limb with these. Hope you enjoy them!
ANOTHER Custom…?
I know, I gotta change the name of this pair. I just haven't thought of anything/gotten around to it yet :p Anyway, these are yet another variation of this pair and well, technically, this pair too. If these two variation pairs aren't proof that I will literally do whatever it is that you want on the shoes, then I don't know what is. Enjoy (:
Viva Mario!
Simply put, two words; Super Mario.
Enjoy (:
These are another custom pair. A lovely little friend of mine from the camp I worked at, asked for some of the designs seen on the Miami shoes, and then ocean, summer-y things to fill the other two sides, and thats exactly what I did.
These are another version of this pair. They are different because as I mentioned when I made the 'original pair', the shoes I did my art work on were given to me, and I had never seen a pair of shoes like that before, and still haven't found any since. This was my attempt at recreating them on the "vans" style of shoe. I realized that there was no way to recreate some parts of it, so this was the result. Obviously, there is a lot of room for change on these. I can change the colors, the fish, whatever you'd like, just let me know.
Also, please excuse the quality of the pictures, I had forgotten to take pictures of the shoes before giving them to their new owners, and had to take them quickly with an iPad.
These shoes were made for a friend in Ireland. I was given the key words sunglasses, tulips, daisies, hearts, and doves. I simply took those things and tried to morph them together for one pair of shoes.
These are one of the few pairs that I've done, on which both shoes are incredibly similar, and I'm not sure if I'm happy with that or not, but I'm happy with how they came out.
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Not as bad as it could have been... Somewhere in this movie is a tolerable story about an estranged father and son, and around it is the usual Sandler frat boy schtick. It's immature, it's gross, but I've got to admit: I laughed. Nowhere near as bad as Bulletproof, I Now Pronounc... read more
Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Leighton Meester, Vanilla Ice, James Caan ... see more
While still in his teens, Donny (Adam Sandler) fathered a son, Todd (Andy Samberg), and raised him as a single parent up until Todd's 18th birthday. Now, after not seeing each other for years, Todd's ... read more
Directed by: Sean Anders
Release Date: June 15, 2012
DVD Release Date: October 16, 2012
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two stars!
March 31, 2013
Yep, another Sandler stinker. I honestly don't know why I keep doing it to myself. It's clear he's never going to make another Wedding Singer.
February 6, 2013
A mixed bag that I mostly enjoyed thanks to hyperbolic statements of the film's ineptitude. It really wasn't all that bad, and there were some moments that were actually quite good in terms of comedy. Adam Sandler plays a deadbeat dad who fathered a child with his teacher at the ... read more
November 8, 2012
Everyone has a teenage crush... Donny's went a little too far.
Good funny movie! The plot of the movie is actually quite descent, and it is a spiral of fun. You will laugh at the movie, and laugh with the movie. You will laugh at the movie because it can get very silly. Adam San... read more
October 31, 2012
Sandler has done it again! Insulted our intelligence, that is, with another cringe-worthy effort of a comedy. Because after setting a new record in degeneracy with last year's turkey Jack and Jill, it's hardly surprising to see That's My Boy getting on the bullet tr... read more
October 26, 2012
Laughed my balls off at it, best Adam Sandler movie for ages
October 22, 2012
What's worse about this than...well, everything about this, is that there was effort made by a large faction of the cast. People actually tried to make this a good movie, and why I can't tell. Adam Sandler is no longer a box office giant or a semi-critical darling; that was prove... read more
October 3, 2012
An ok but childish comedy which suits well for a couple of hours of easy fun.
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I've been an Adam Sandler fan since his SNL days, but some of his last few movies have stunk. "Jack and Jill", need I say more? Luckily, he returns to form here and this is right up there with some of his better movies(no quite "Happy Gilmore", but around "Mr. Deeds"). This is... read more
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The basic joke keeps on giving and the sweetness of the parent-child bonding scenes plays well. Full Review
It points you toward the irresistible conclusion that for all his success Sandler feels only contempt for his audience and tremendous insecurity about his own stature in the comedy universe. Full Review
Surprisingly mean-spirited from start to finish. Full Review
Sandler's latest wicked pissah, a paean to let-it-all-hang-out party-guy sloppiness... Full Review
If someone told you about almost every joke in That's My Boy, you would think they were either a sociopath or a budding serial killer. Full Review
Vulgar, tasteless, mean-spirited and most offensive of all--not funny. Full Review
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to watch something funnier than That's My Boy. It's a video of my mother being torn apart by bears. Good day. Full Review
Most of this is just gross without being funny, full of the go-to jokes (fat people running! old people talking dirty!) that only dirty-minded kids would laugh at. Full Review
Is it time for Adam Sandler to stop appearing in his own movies? Full Review
On some level I marveled at the conviction that Adam Sandler pours into playing a character like Donny Berger, a boneheaded, loud-mouthed alcoholic loser from Boston. Full Review
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General Cesar Cortijo, the director of Peru's Criminal Investigation Office (DIRINCRI), told InSight Crime that "the growing problem facing the Peruvian police is an increase in extortion. This is particularly relevant in the construction sector, but is now becoming more generalized."
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The growth of the problem is evident in the transport sector. According to Chiclayo prosecutor Juan Carrasco Millones, 14,000 taxi drivers in the northern coastal city pay fees to the manager of their company, which are then remitted to local gangs, reported Peru 21. Carrasco said Chiclayo gangs have collected over $900,000 in extortion fees since 2012, paid directly by the victims into some 150 bank accounts, which each receive between $18,000 and $45,000 before being closed.
Extortion is one important contributor to the country's growing money laundering problem, which the country's Attorney General Jose Antonio Pelaez Bardales says is now worth $10 billion a year, reported La Republica, a major increase from the slightly over $5 billion reported in 2011.
InSight Crime Analysis
Earlier this year, the managers of 33 transport companies in the Lambayeque province, where Chiclayo is located, came under fire for collaborating with criminal groups running extortion rackets by charging fees to their employees. Similar forms of micro-extortion are also common in Colombia, and the fact that at least one Colombian gang has been found operating in Peru makes it possible Peruvian gangs are learning their methods from Colombian groups.
Money laundering profits in Peru are estimated to account for up to 3.5 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Along with extortion, major illicit industries in the country include illegal gold mining, estimated by the country's top anti-drugs lawyer to be worth $3 billion a year, drug trafficking, worth around $1.2 billion, illegal timber extraction, worth up to $500 million, and domestic human trafficking.
Casinos and budget hotels are two major enterprises used to launder illicit funds: in June, Lima authorities reported a large increase in the number of such businesses in the capital.
The crime is also facilitated by the impunity which its perpetrators enjoy -- despite attempts by Peruvian authorities to increase controls -- and by widespread corruption, with numerous politicians investigated for money laundering and drug trafficking ties.


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Frenzal Rhomb –
Hate Lyrics
I trusted you with everything between my head and soul
But maybe now you don't believe I've got one
Say that I don't understand but fucking hell I tried
But you just drank it up and spat it in my face
I hate the way you hate
That'll be it ???
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"Blood, Fire, Love & Passion; scramble! Direct hit." TT.O.
Sexually repressed, separated Greek girl on a rampage. There's no love here, just fucks. But is she fucking him or fucking herself? Love and Fuck Poems. A 52 page story told through poetry. No fluff, no birds and trees, just honest, raw, poetry.
The original Love and Fuck Poems was self-published as a zine at the end of June 2011. It repeatedly sold out in bookshops and instigated the perfect bound book 'Love and Fuck Poems: The Deluxe Edition' in July 2012, published by Outside The Box Press. The 6th print run is the final one as the zine will soon be phased out. You'll find the final copies of the zine at the stockists below (until they sell out).
National and International orders: ONLINE at Polyester Books or some of the bookshops below also have it online.
OR in-store at the bookshops below
Polyester Books 330 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Thornbury Records 591 High Street, Thornbury (also online)
Red Wheelbarrow Books 105 Lygon Street, Brunswick
Brunswick Bound 361 Sydney Road, Brunswick
Hares and Hyenas 63 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
Collected Works Bookshop Nicholas Building, Level 1, 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne
The Brunswick Street Bookstore 305 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Ritual Music and Books 189 St Georges Rd, North Fitzroy
Sticky Institute Degraves Subway, Campbell Arcade Shop 10, Melbourne
Sun Bookshop 10 Ballarat Street, Yarraville
Smiths Alternative Bookshop Melbourne Building, 76 Alinga Street, Canberra City
Western Australia
MacQueen Books Corner Adelaide and Point streets, Fremantle
Crow Books 900 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park
Book Box (341 Creative Studios)
341 Ayiou Antreou street, 3035, Limassol +357 99349719
Quimby's Bookshop 1854 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
"Koraly writes in a voice that you need to hear. Her pride and passion is powerful, vulnerable, tentative, strong. The way she fucks with our sense of φιλότιμο—pride—will be chillingly resonant and painfully desirable to women from our community who have refused themselves a voice." Esther Anatolitis, CEO, Melbourne Fringe
"Love and Fuck Poems is exactly what poetry should be—personal, passionate and bold. It goes to places many poets avoid, shining light on humanity's dark side, allowing the reader the rare opportunity of feeling included in the experience through the clarity and honesty of the work." Paul Kooperman, National Director, Australian Poetry
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Chaos Confined (Metroid)
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- Date
- 10/01/2012
- File Info
- Song
- 2 min 51 sec
- Score
- 4.47 / 5.00
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** Woo! Front page! :D **
Inspired by Metroid Prime, synth and heavy metal come together to create this powerful track that explores wonderful environments and what goes on in the mind of a space traveller.
This track is part of the "Only Shadows Touch" album that will feature vocals! It will be on sale in December.
If you wish to support my music, you can buy this track and many others at http://metalrenardmusic.b andcamp.com
For a FULL explanation of this track, watch it on Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/wa tch?v=UmZZM55KP5g
It will tell you what inspired each section of the song.
Track information:
Guitar: LTD F400 (Limited edition FTW)
Host/DAW: Reaper
Guitar Interface: UX2 and Pod Farm 2.
Drums: Studio Drummer and Battery
Synths: FM8, Reaktor, Absynth
Piano: Berlin Grand (Native Instruments)
Additional effects: Guitar Rig 5
Mastering: Ozone 5.
Rated 5 / 5 stars October 15, 2012
I haven't played a single metroid prime game but if the music is this good, I might be willing too.
The music in Metroid, much like Castlevania, has always be spectacular and all the games (or most) have something awesome to offer. Personally I love the 3D ones (Metroid Prime 1, 2 and 3) because they offer such great environments and detailed gameplay (not to say the older ones didn't).
You should definitely check them out!
Rated 5 / 5 stars October 15, 2012
I love mixes with most of good quality metal and with electronics and all other kinds of music. Rock on!
Hell yeah! \m/
Rated 5 / 5 stars October 15, 2012
Classic metal :)
What software you use to make it, it sounds awesome :)
I use all kinds of things. Reaper to host everything, I use line 6's ux2 and pod farm 2 for the guitar, Native Instruments komplete 8 for everything else, and Ozone 5 for mastering. ^^
Send me a PM if you need more details or whatever. :D
Rated 5 / 5 stars October 15, 2012
Cool tune man, the synth fits in really well with the metalness!!
Rated 5 / 5 stars October 14, 2012
@Questman212 "FEELINGS!!!! I HAVE FEELINGS!!! I'M GONNA RULE THE WORLD WITH FEELINGS!!!!!
Good thing our musical knowledge explains everything we need to know correctly. And by our, I mean mine, and by fag I mean you.
I don't even... XD


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There has been a lot of press about the Food Network's announcement in June that it was dropping Paula Deen's contract after the celebrity chef admitted she had used racial slurs, such as the N-word. Deen, who apologized in a video statement after the incident, continues to be both denounced and defended by fans.
In her blog yesterday, Kristen Howerton wrote that she does not just view the controversy in terms of whether Deen used the N-word, but rather as a reflection of the underlying issues of racism in American society:
"I think that [Paula Deen's] attitudes about race exemplify the covert racism that pervades in society today, and warrant discussion. Most of us recognize that walking up to a black person and calling them a n*gger would be absolutely abhorrent. But what white folks in the company of other white people is another matter. Paula's admissions reveal that, in certain circles, racism against black people has simply gone underground, and given way to a more slippery version of racism that is harder to nail down. In a society where racism has (thankfully) become less socially acceptable, racism has gotten more obscured. And well-meaning white people are enabling it."
Howerton states that "if our country ever wants to heal from the racism of our past, we've got to stop denying that it's still an issue. We need to own it. To step up and start a national conversation about race. That starts with being honest."
In a Crosswalk.com article entitled "How to Turn Racism into Gracism," Whitney Hopler explains that "simply avoiding racism isn't enough to bring reconciliation between people." She writes:
"You can do more than just ignoring differences as if they don't matter. Instead, you can become a gracist -- someone who uses the differences between people's color, economic class or culture as an opportunity to show God's love to others. While a racist uses distinctions between people to hurt, a gracist uses them to heal."
How do you think should Christians address the issues of racism in our society? How should we respond to controversies like that of Paula Deen's comments?
Anna Kuta is the editor of ReligionToday.com.
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Northwestern pulls out a 58-52 win over Brown EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) _ Alex Olah scored eight of his 10 points in the second half and Kale Abrahamson had nine of his 11 in the final 20 minutes, allowing cold-shooting Northwestern to pull out a 58-52 win over Brown on Sunday. Olah gave the Wildcats leads three times late in the game. His 3-pointer with 8:34 to put Northwestern (7-5) ahead for good at 44-41. Abrahamson's three-point play with 43 seconds left sealed the victory. Drew Crawford led Northwestern with 24 points, 17 in the first half. Sean McGonagill led Brown (6-4) with 16 and Cedric Kuakumensah added 10. Brown, which hadn't played since Dec. 10, and Northwestern both struggled from the floor. The Bears went 20 for 63 (31.7 percent) and Northwestern was 21-59 (35.6 percent.) Northwestern guard JerShon Cobb, the Wildcats second-leading scorer at 13.6 points per game, missed his second game with a sprained left ankle.
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Folks turned out in Ashland Friday to walk and run for a good cause.
The Boyd County Library sponsored the inaugural 5K Walk and Run for Love Your Library at Central Park.
Dozens of runners of all ages showed up to help raise money to support the library.
Walkers made their way around the park to the finish line, then runners lined up to compete for top honors.
Runners say its for a very good cause.
"I don't think people realize how important libraries are and how many people depend on them not just for books because books are expensive and a lot of people cant afford to go out and buy one come here and get them for free, same with movies, get on the computers any number of things," Lisa Warmbrodt said.
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Silver expected to reach $50 in 2012 says Bill Hionas
As we all know, the white metal soared earlier this year only to fall dramatically in the spring. However, silver rebounded and has been holding its ground ever since, while volatility raged around it.
Jewelry demand remains high, possibly due to the higher price of gold, and demand for silver coins is also rising noticeably. Industrial demand for silver is likely to increase by at least 4% in 2011, going into 2012. However, it will be investment demand that will likely drive up the price of silver in 2012. The same macroeconomic factors that impact on gold, also affect silver. As 'poor man's gold' silver offers a more accessible entry point into precious metals investment.
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"It is possible that silver could outperform gold next year," says Bill Hionas. "Gold has dominated the headlines since silver's dramatic fall in April but silver has been holding its own for some time now and many market experts feel it will take off in 2012."
About Bill Hionas:
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Suspect helped maid abscond from sponsor and then sold her to work in massage centre
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Takes campaign to Karachi and promises to bring nation together as one
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Some Connected Thoughts About Kurt Cobain and Nevermind and The Folly of Sports Cars.
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Goodall: Treatment of chimps 'must change.'
Animal activists are hailing a move by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to give captive chimpanzees the same protections under the Endangered Species Act as their wild cousins. Currently, chimps in captivity are listed as threatened.
The proposal would make it more difficult to use the animals in medical research, requiring a special permit.
The prehistoric reptile has a moniker fit for a 'Lizard King.'
Scientists have named a newly discovered prehistoric lizard after Jim Morrison, the late rock star from The Doors.
The Barbaturex morrisoni weighed 60 pounds and would grow to up to 6 feet in length.
"I was listening to The Doors quite a bit during the research," said Jason Head of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. "Some of their musical imagery includes reptiles and ancient places, and Jim Morrison was of course the 'Lizard King,' so it all kind of came together."
Deputies in Florida come to its aid.
Two sheriff's deputies were on patrol in Big Pine Key, Fla., on Saturday night when they spotted a Key deer with an empty Doritos bag on its head and stopped to help.
Deputy Becky Herrin said the deer stood calmly while she and Deputy Joshua Gordon approached, and allowed them to remove the bag before it ran off.
"It must have wanted that last chip in the bottom of the bag," Herrin said.
Cancer patient living out his final days in hospice care has a joyous reunion with his pooch.
John Simpson, a Vietnam veteran with pancreatic cancer, moved to hospice to live out his final days, but he had to leave his dog, Mr. Cutie, behind.
Last Sunday, the dog escaped the backyard of Simpson's home — the day after visiting him in hospice.
"I really think he was looking for John," said Ann Marie Gemmel, the neighbor who has been checking on the dog.
Simpson, who described Mr. Cutie as the "spark of his life," had one wish: to see his beloved dog again. Luckily, Missy Figueroa found the dog and posted pictures of him to FidoFinder.
Calf is reunited with its mother after being swept away by current.
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With her Four Rivers Fishing Co. guide Seth McLean, Sciascia noticed a cow moose and her calf having difficulty crossing a spot on the river where a turbulent current was created by two channels.
The baby moose was unable to follow its mother onto the river bank and was swept away by the current. Luckily, Sciascia and McLean were watching.
Care paid for by donations.
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The dog captured the hearts of people around the world when her story went viral, and donations flooded in to pay for her past eight months of medical care in the U.S.
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Another hero dog — this one in Thailand — is also enjoying international fame.
When Pui spotted the white plastic bag, he took it in his mouth, brought it home and barked as loud as he could. The owner's 12-year-old niece came to see what the fuss was about and looked in the bag, discovering a newborn baby girl.
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