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Average critic rating : 96.0 points
96The 2011 Scrio (100% Syrah) is the vintage darling. The wine boasts abundant varietal character with black fruit and Morello cherry in center stage. Asian spice and barbecue smoke round off the edges and the wine delivers a lavish dose of crushed stone, soda, blue flower and smoked bacon as well. It stands tall with wide shoulders supported by finely etched tannins, thick concentration and a bright spot of acidity on the long finish.||I was absolutely impressed with this new set of releases from Cinzia Merli and consulting enologist Luca D'Attoma. The biggest surprise, however, is the 2011 Scrio (100% Syrah) that embraces the warmth of the vintage with impeccable precision and elegance. So much attention in the past has been paid to Messorio and Paleo, but the 2011 vintage finally sees Scrio in the spotlight. eRobertParker.com.October, 2014 |
Tuscan estate Le Macchiole is renowned for making some of Italy's most inspiring wines. Passionate about creating true expressions of the vineyards, this cutting edge estate uses low yields to produce stunning fruit that requires minimal cellar intervention. Antonio Galloni believes that this estate's "potential is limitless".
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Red Hat Bugzilla – Bug 430858
Wishlist: multiphase upgrade when the space is missing
Last modified: 2009-07-14 12:11:21 EDT
Description of problem: apt-get upgrade should be able to count with the amount of free space on the updated partition and should split upgrade into several independently runnig apt-get upgrade series. i.e. when there is just 600MB free space, upgrade which changes 700MB of packages cannot be really run in one phase - and user has to do the updates manually and resolve dependencies in by himself. I think the software can do a better jobs - it should be able to split the upgrade in such a way there is always some free space left during upgrade (i.e. 50MB) Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: Steps to Reproduce: 1. 2. 3. Actual results: Expected results: Additional info:
Even though apt-rpm's maintainer is in-house, I think that maybe this is better reported/discussed on http://lists.laiskiainen.org/listinfo.cgi/apt-rpm-laiskiainen.org
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Do you like Shrimp Tempura and Ebi Fry and wonder why the shrimps are so straight?
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- Prawns or large shrimp
- 1 skewer/toothpick
- a small bowl
- Potato starch or corn starch
- 1-2 Tbsp. sake
- Pull off the head if it is still attached. Pull off the outer shell. Keep the last segment of shell and the tail tip on.
- Devein the back of shrimp with a skewer. The vein runs right along the back. Insert the tip of skewer sideways about ½ inch down from the head of the shrimp and pull the skewer tip up towards you. This will lift up the vein and you can pull off the vein with the skewer or with your hand. If vein is broken, then insert again a bit lower towards the tail. If you can't find the vein, then don't worry about it.
- Make a couple of slits underside. Hold the shrimp with both hands and bend it backwards (belly-up) to make it straight. Straighten the shrimp as much as possible in order to get the desired shape.
- Cut the tip of the shrimp tail as you see below.
- Remove dirty water in the tail by holding the tip of the knife down on the tail and moving it from left to right (see #1) squeezing the water out from the cut tip. If you skip this process, water retained in the tail might create splatter in the oil. Then take off the shell from the middle tail. You just need to pull it out (see #2).
- Sprinkle some potato/corn starch and coat the shrimp. Potato/corn starch will absorb the smell and dirt from the shrimp. Rinse the shrimp under running water.
- Add 1-2 Tbsp. of sake and rub with hands. Discard the liquid after 10 minutes (no need to rinse).
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Terrazas de Los Andes Malbec Reserva 2009
Winemaker's Notes:
Colour: Profound cerise with florid, rubicund highlights. Aroma: Freshly crushed violet flowers envelop a deep core of jam preserves and ripened plums typical of Mendoza´s Vistalba region. Palate: Racy notes of violet and graphite, are followed by mouthfuls of dry cherries and fresh berry fruit. The luscious mid-palate, gives way to powdery tannins and a delicate herbal blend infused finish that adds to complexity.
Member Reviews for Terrazas de Los Andes Malbec Reserva
Add your reviewBright ruby red. Bit of a medicinal nose with a background of blackberry and chocolate. Medium to heavy mouthfell with a striking unexpected sweetness to it. Continuation of the blackberry and chocolate profile noted on the palate with a nice blend of tannins.
Rich plum color, aromas of black stone fruits and spices; flavors of plums, boysenberries, blueberries, mint, leather and coconut with supple tannins and good length. Fire up the grill!
dark red color....great nose of violets and red fruit...very soft on the mid pallate with a big lingering finish...
Another nice vintage from Terrazas. A good solid Malbec that is easily found and good for anyone to try out.
Ripe plum and black cherry flavors abound, mixed with the tiniest hint of ammonia in the nose, which subsides quickly. The wine is still rather tannic, but the rough structure and seemingly endless finish suggest it will improve with a few more years. (AV 87, http://argovino.com/?p=514)
Great wine for the price! Robust flavour - very rich and full. This is not a thin Argentinian Malbec! This is an excellent wine.
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Slightly bouncy, brambly and foxy, with bubblegum and red-fruit aromas. The palate is sweet, friendly and plump, with a pretty good mouthfeel and candied berry flavors in the lead. Young and sticky on the finish; sweet and lively as a whole.
Full red-ruby. Spicy cherry, currant and plum aromas are complicated by a whiff of vanillin oak. Supple and easygoing, with dark berry, black cherry and licorice flavors framed by a firm spine of acidity. Offers attractive texture and concentration for the price.
Dark blackberry and plum fruit, with hints of grilled meat, mineral and tar. Muscular up front, but fresh and easy through the finish. Very tasty. Drink now.
Dark crimson in color, with aromas of sour cherries, smoke and spices. Bright and generous with plumy, chewy tannins that build to a refreshing finish.
The 2008 Malbec is dark ruby-colored with a pleasant nose of cinnamon, violets, and black cherry. This leads to an easy-going, friendly wine with ripe fruit and spicy flavors. It can be enjoyed over the next three years.
A fresh, easygoing style, with raspberry and briar notes backed by a touch of toast. Drink now.
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Review by Paul Maurer | posted 03-22-2014 03:40 PM | 3577 views | 3 times favorited | 8 comments |
Illustrated Cabinetmaking How to Design and Construct Furniture That Works
By Bill Hylton Fox Chapel Publishing ISBN: 978-1-56523-369-0
"This book is divided into 4 sections: Fundamentals, Joints, Subassemblies and Furniture. Each section clearly explains and illustrates the section topic well with easily understood terms or readily supplied definitions for new terms. The illustrations and text really do an excellent job of communicating how a particular joint or aspect of furniture work. I'm not sure if I spent more time reading the words or studying the pictures, both are really useful." Mark Shymanski.
"This is the Grey's Anatomy of woodworking." Woodworking Magazine.
"This book is great for help in designing a project. It is always the first reference I reach for before beginning a new project." 747DRVR
These quotes are my sentiments exactly and I would like to add- Ergonomic and aesthetic consideration. The How to design and construct furniture that works, part if the title. You have probably heard a customer order "just like this one, but to fit here." Just changing the scale rarely works. All those easily overlooked considerations such as desk top height for writing or typing. Leg, thigh and knee room. The reach to a shelf when seated, or the angle and line of sight from keyboard to monitor. Not to mention the chair specification to accompany a custom desk.
Also this book is almost 400 pages, 1300 drawings, 150 joints and subassemblies and more than 100 detailed drawings of different pieces of furniture.
-- Psalm 62: 11 Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, 12 and steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord. For you repay to all according to their work
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#1 posted 03-22-2014 07:05 PM |
Thanks. This looks really helpful. -- "Man is the only animal which devours his own, for I can apply no milder term to the general prey of the rich on the poor." ~Thomas Jefferson |
#2 posted 03-23-2014 04:50 PM |
This book changed my life. After reading it cover to cover several times, I found I could look at pretty much anything and figure out how to make it. It is always in arms reach for reference. I highly recommend this book be the first book anyone interested in the craft buys. Read it, study it. |
#3 posted 03-23-2014 11:34 PM |
BTW, this book appears to be out of print. I found used copies on Amazon for $3.50 plus $4.00 shipping. -- "Man is the only animal which devours his own, for I can apply no milder term to the general prey of the rich on the poor." ~Thomas Jefferson |
#4 posted 03-24-2014 05:09 AM |
I own less than half a dozen woodworking books and this is one of them, an excellent resource. |
#5 posted 03-25-2014 05:20 PM |
CharlesA, Paul -- Paul, Minnesota |
#6 posted 03-25-2014 05:52 PM |
Looks like it has been published by more than one publisher over time: -- "Man is the only animal which devours his own, for I can apply no milder term to the general prey of the rich on the poor." ~Thomas Jefferson |
#7 posted 03-26-2014 02:47 PM |
This is the best book I have as a resource. Incredibly well thought out and presented. -- "When you want to help people, you tell them the truth. When you want to help yourself, you tell them what they want to hear." ― Thomas Sowell |
#8 posted 03-26-2014 05:03 PM |
CharlesA, -- Paul, Minnesota |
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Pednvounder Beach below is, in my opinion one of the most beautiful beaches in the UK if not the world and compared to the nearby Porth Curno is also relatively quiet.
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lroc images of different points of the moon over time, Trying to find images from each orbit of the LRO of polar regions |
lroc images of different points of the moon over time, Trying to find images from each orbit of the LRO of polar regions |
Dec 22 2012, 08:01 PM
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I've been trying to determine good potential landing zones on the lunar north pole but obviously I need more data then just level areas. My goal is to find how much light gets into different craters on the lunar north pole and what areas receive more then the usual 2 weeks of light. My plan of attack is to take 1 image each orbit from the lroc of the polar region and compile them into a video. Then averaging each pixel data value out to black or white and taking the final black area and overlaying it onto a topography map of that area, there by determining how much light is most likely to have entered that region and then eliminating the areas that are touched by light as sources of ice (obviously). A different approach for how much light an area receives another process however. The problem is not the programming, its the data to begin with. I don't know where to find the pictures I need. They must be in high resolution, and it would be best if they were from the same angle. Seeing as the LRO orbits right above the lunar poles, I don't think it would be too much of a problem. If any one could point me in the right direction I would be appreciative.
-------------------- What Will It Take?
Dec 23 2012, 02:47 AM
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Ultimately you can find the images - by the thousands - here:
http://pds-imaging.jpl.nasa.gov/search/sea...tml#QuickSearch This is NASA's Planetary Image Atlas. Choose LRO from the mission list, then search for images containing the north pole - you can enter latitude limits. But these are big images, you are looking at terabytes of data. The system is fairly easy to learn and I think there is online help. The analysis you are interested in has been done already, and you might try searching for north polar illumination maps directly - the author of a paper or presentation might be willing to share pre-made maps which could save you a lot of time. Phil -------------------- ... because the Solar System ain't gonna map itself.
Mar 18 2014, 06:18 PM
Member Group: Members Posts: 173 Joined: 14-April 06 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 745 |
Well this beautiful map of the north polar region just showed up on the NASA website:
NASA Releases First Interactive Mosaic of Lunar North Pole "Creation of this giant mosaic took four years and a huge team effort across the LRO project," said Mark Robinson, principal investigator for the LROC at Arizona State University in Tempe. "We now have a nearly uniform map to unravel key science questions and find the best landing spots for future exploration." Phil, were you involved in this "huge team effort"? Ron |
Mar 18 2014, 10:59 PM
Martian Cartographer Group: Members Posts: 7034 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Canada Member No.: 227 |
No, the team wasn't that huge.
Phil -------------------- ... because the Solar System ain't gonna map itself.
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Ao Thalane in Krabi
Mangroves and Limestone Canyons in Krabi
0Ao Thalane – Thalane Bay in Thai – has become the capital of sea kayaking in Krabi Province. Located in the southern part of Ao Luk sub-district, Ao Thalane is a fishing village located in a superb area featuring mangrove forests and impressive limestone canyons, offering the perfect playground for sea kayaking exploration. This area of Krabi Province is rather undeveloped and still retains its genuinely Thai character.
The mangrove forest and its inextricable network of canals is the breeding ground of many fish and crustacean species, so fishing has been the prime occupation of the locals for centuries before the first tourists arrived. Fortunately, tourism development in Ao Thalane is pretty slow and this area remains off the beaten tracks. The few hotels and sea kayaking camps established in Ao Thalane do not aim at mass tourism, but at people looking for a tranquil and healthy vacation in a pristine natural environment, like a back-to-the-roots kind of experience.
The unique and fragile eco-system of the mangrove must absolutely be preserved for the greater good. Sea kayaking is an eco-friendly activity that perfectly fits the idea of a sustainable economy. Most operators based in Ao Thalane have at heart to protect this unique habitat that hosts an incredible fauna and flora, making this a great destination for responsible eco-tourists.
As a visitor, you will have the impression of travelling back in time, to a world totally dominated by luxuriant nature that offers a very relaxing feeling. Take the slow pace of the area, silently glide through the verdant forests in your kayak, spot wildlife hidden in the lush vegetation, and treat yourself with delectable seafood dishes. Ao Thalane will leave you with great memories of southern Thailand.
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For years, both PES and FIFA franchises had their pros and cons but this year, it seems it's EA the one that will become the undisputed leader in football games, in both terms of gameplay and functionality.
This is a cut version, theres a longer one on youtube
I still think PES2010 is the more exciting game between the two but i know for a fact that the problems will infuriate me after a while, so I will probably end up getting Fifa instead unless things are fixed in the retail version.
I don't even know why I ever had doubts with which one to get - although I still maintain that PES 2010 is the better looking of the two (not by much though).
I like this TV ad too. It reminds me of the Guinness adverts, which are normally very well directed and often dramatic. Seems that EA aren't messing about anymore. They know what they've got on their hands. Roll on the 2nd.
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text: Jason Bourne 3D is Making People SickBeth Elderkin8/27/16 12:45pmFiled to: jason bourne3Dchina1586EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink Photo Credit: Universal Shaky-cam is already hard enough to watch. Is it a terrible idea to put it in 3D? Yep, it is. Advertisement Moviegoers in China are reportedly holding protests demanding their money back for Jason Bourne 3D. The Matt Damon-helmed action adventure got a special conversion in select Asian markets earlier this week, where 3D flicks are incredibly popular (about 80-percent of Chinese movie screens can show them). Well, turns out you probably shouldn't put a movie with fast action and even faster editing in three dimensions. Several Chinese fans and critics complained that Jason Bourne 3D made them feel dizzy and nauseous. Those who wanted to see it in 2D couldn't, because most Chinese movie theaters are only showing the 3D version. Advertisement "I really felt sick during the fight scenes when I watched it in 3D," posted a user named azooombie on Weibo, a Chinese social media service. "It was like a low-budget movie. I need to watch again in 2D."It's not the first time 3D movies have made people sick. Last year's The Walk (based on that guy who walked on a tightrope at the World Trade Center) gave some people vertigo because the 3D and IMAX versions made them feel like they were moving when they weren't. And let's not forget Warcraft 3D, which, to be fair, wasn't giving people motion sickness, but I left feeling pretty ill.Universal's Beijing office said it's working with local distributors to put out more 2D screenings. Luckily, it doesn't seem to be affecting their box office numbers too much. As of Thursday, the flick had brought in about $25-million in China. Sponsored [The Hollywood Reporter]Recommended StoriesThe OTHER Character Who Brought Us A Brand New James Bond29 Most Random Ways That Major Characters Got Written out of Movie SequelsWatch Matt Damon Have About Half a Dozen Identity Crises in the Jason Bourne TrailerReply158 repliesLeave a reply


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I have an announcement.
I have learned to granny square.
It only took months (off and on) of Jeanetta's patient tutelage, and these online instructions for me to finally get the hook of it.
We are on the road this week for a little family vacation. These granny squares and pom pom making have helped occupy the many hours in the car.
But as relaxing as they are to make, apparently they are not as zen as I thought because I seem to have developed my first case of full body hives.
HIVES. Who gets hive on vacation?
Me. That's who.
This is one of those moments when I really doubt my qualifications to be a mother. It has only taken one half- cross-country road trip with three kids to almost do me in.
But I am not giving in that easily.
Tomorrow we are doing a little whirlwind tour of D.C. and then we will settle into Williamsburg for the rest of the week -(you can keep up with our adventures on Instagram.)
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Artwork Master is PCB production in the key steps, which directly affect the quality of the final product quality,An accurately scaled configuration of electronic data used to produce the artwork master or production master. Artwork Master – The photographic image of the PCB pattern on film used to produce the circuit board, usually on a 1:1 scale.In general, there are three types of Artwork Master:(1) Conductive Pattern (2) solder mask (3) Silkscreen
Stage 1 is to transfer the image using an artwork film to the board surface, using photosensitive dry-film and UV light, which will polymerise the dry film exposed by the artwork.
This step of the process is performed in a clean room.
Imaging – The process of transferring electronic data to the photo-plotter, which in turn uses light to transfer a negative image circuitry pattern onto the panel or film.
Stage 2 is to remove the unwanted copper from the panel using etching. Once this copper has been removed, the remaining dry film is then removed leaving behind the copper circuitry that matches the design.
Etching – The chemical, or chemical and electrolytic, removal of unwanted portions of conductive or resistive material.
Inspection of the circuitry against digital "images" to verify that the circuitry matches the design and that it is free from defects. Achieved through scanning of the board and then trained inspectors will verify any anomalies that the scanning process has highlighted. PCBWay Group allows no repair of open circuits.
The inner layers have an oxide layer applied and then "stacked" together with pre-preg providing insulation between layers and copper foil is added to the top and bottom of the stack. The lamination process consists of placing the internal layers under extreme temperature (375 degrees Fahrenheit) and pressure (275 to 400 psi) while laminating with a photosensitive dry resist. The PCB is allowed to cure at a high temperature, the pressure is slowly released and then the material is slowly cooled.
We now have to drill the holes that will subsequently create electrical connections within the multilayer PCB. This is a mechanical drilling process that must be optimised so that we can achieve registration to all of the the inner layer connections. The panels can be stacked at this process. The drilling can also be done by a laser drill
The first step in the plating process is the chemical deposition of a very thin layer of copper on the hole walls.
PTH provides a very thin deposit of copper that covers the hole wall and the complete panel. A complex chemical process that must be strictly controlled to allow a reliable deposit of copper to be plated even onto the non-metallic hole wall. Whilst not a sufficient amount of copper on its own, we now have electrical continuity between layers and through the holes.Panel plating follows on from PTH to provide a thicker deposit of copper on top of the PTH deposit – typically 5 to 8 um. The combination is used to optimise the amount of copper that is to be plated and etched in order to achieve the track and gap demands.
Similar to the inner layer process (image transfer using photosensitive dry film, exposure to UV light and etching), but with one main difference – we will remove the dry film where we want to keep the copper/define circuitry – so we can plate additional copper later in the process.
This step of the process is performed in a clean room.
Second electrolytic plating stage, where the additional plating is deposited in areas without dry film (circuitry). Once the copper has been plated, tin is applied to protect the plated copper.
This is normally a three step process. The first step is to remove the blue dry film. The second step is to etch away the exposed/unwanted copper whilst the tin deposit acts an etch resist protecting the copper we need. The third and final step is to chemically remove the tin deposit leaving the circuitry.
Just like with inner layer AOI the imaged and etched panel is scanned to make sure that the circuitry meets design and that it is free from defects. Again no repair of open circuits are allowed under PCBWay demands.
Soldermask ink is applied over the whole PCB surface. Using artworks and UV light we expose certain areas to the UV and those areas not exposed are removed during the chemical development process – typically the areas which are to be used as solderable surfaces. The remaining soldermask is then fully cured making it a resilient finish.
This step of the process is performed in a clean room.
Various finishes are then applied to the exposed copper areas. This is to enable protection of the surface and good solderability. The various finishes can include Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold, HASL, Immersion Silver etc. Thicknesses and solderability tests are always carried out.
This is the process of cutting the manufac-turing panels into specific sizes and shapes based upon the customer design as defined within the gerber data. There are 3 main options available when providing the array or selling panel – scoring, routing or punching. All dimensions are measured against the customer supplied drawing to ensure the panel is dimensionally correct.
Used for checking the integrity of the tracks and the through hole interconnections – checking to ensure there are no open circuits or no short circuits on the finished board. There are two test methods, flying probe for smaller volumes and fixture based for volumes.We electrically test every multilayer PCB against the original board data. Using a flying probe tester we check each net to ensure that it is complete (no open circuits) and does not short to any other net.
In the last step of the process a team of sharp-eyed inspectors give each PCB a final careful check-over.Visual checking the PCB against acceptance criteria and using PCBWay "approved" inspectors. Using manual visual inspection and AVI – compares PCB to gerber and has a faster checking speed that human eyes, but still requires human verification. All orders are also subjected to a full inspection including dimensional, solderability, etc.
Boards are wrapped using materials that comply with the PCBWay Packaging demands (ESD etcetera) and then boxed prior to be being shipped using the requested mode of transport.


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iMario Lite and Jungle Crash Land are the most popularly downloaded free iPhone applications for the week of January 18.
The top free application by country* for the week, by number of downloads, recorded on January 18:
Dark Nebula (Games)
Dark Nebula is an accelerometer-controlled ball-rolling game. Players have to test their skills and agility by guiding a ball through a maze-like world of platforms, sliders and power-ups. The ball is moved by gently tilting the device left, right, forward and back, keeping a careful eye on the frequent hazards.
Bungee Stickmen - 2010: Space Edition {FREE} (games)
Bungee Stickmen is a physics-based game. Players try to stop the rudimentary stick figures from plunging to their death by calculating the length of the bungee rope and helping the stickmen to dive off high platforms. Players compete against their best scores in 180 different jumps.
3. France
iMario Lite - Super Mario Sounds (entertainment)
iMario Lite is a collection of nine different Super Mario Bros-inspired sound clips. The 1-Up Mushroom, fireball, brick smash and invincible star noises are among the sounds included.
4. Canada
Jungle Crash Land (games)
Jungle Crash Land game is a new aircraft-flying game. Players have to make a clear landing spot in the jungle by clearing away any obstacles that might be in their flight or landing path. Once all the trees, rocks and other obstacles are out of the way, players can land their plane. Dropping bombs from higher levels helps players earn more points.
5. Germany
Amazon.de (lifestyle)
The Amazon.de application is a mobile version of Amazon's German language marketplace. Users can browse products, compare prices, read customer reviews, upload personal product photos or make an online purchase right from inside the app.
6. Australia
Jungle Crash Land (games)
See "Jungle Crash Land."
7. Japan
Cool Wallpapers & Backgrounds Free (entertainment)
Cool Wallpapers & Backgrounds provides users with access to more than 15,000 different iPhone wallpapers. Each image can be downloaded and added to your repertoire of iPhone backgrounds. The images are sorted into categories or users can shake the phone to bring up a random image.
8. Italy
eWiFi (utility)
eWiFi lets you search for free, open WiFi connections in your vicinity. The application scans through all WiFi access points (including secured and ad-hoc connections) and can automatically connect to any suitable open networks.
9. China
Antrim Escape (games)
Antrim Escape is a problem-solving application where players have to find clues, solve puzzles, make educated guesses and pick up hidden objects in order to escape from the castle they are trapped in. Players can use the objects they find within the rooms to help them in their quest.
10. Netherlands
iMario Lite - Super Mario Sounds (entertainment)
See "iMario Lite - Super Mario Sounds"
(*The countries listed are those markets in which the most iPhones and iPod Touches have been sold worldwide. The list of top ten countries is based on AdMob's November 2009 estimate of the worldwide iPhone and iPod touch User Distribution)
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How to take an essence | 4 drops under your tongue or in a glass of water 4 times daily. |
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More | Flower essences are not essential oils. They are made by allowing a flower to imprint its vibration into water over many hours at peak bloom on a sunny day. |


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Saturday, January 19, 2013
Purple and Gold
17 comments:
- Terez B said...
you are so cute! aaaw like you so much! I followed you and I will be happ If u follow me back (im just starting with m blog) thank you so much! :))) gr8 blog!
http://beladynotbitch.blogspot.sk/ - January 19, 2013 at 4:29 PM
- Hannah Hawkshaw said...
I cannot believe those pants were only 11 bucks - they are AMAZING! You look so pretty and I like the fact that you shot this look in the woods. The background compliments the look beautifully! I love your top by the way :)
hannahsfashionblog.com - January 19, 2013 at 4:44 PM
- Leah Gibbons said...
Beautiful outfit! those pants are awesome!
http://girlwithclothes.blogspot.com - January 19, 2013 at 4:46 PM
- Stefani said...
In love with your pants! The whole look is so beautiful!
xx - January 19, 2013 at 6:19 PM
- Lucy Farrington said...
Such a gorgeous clutch bag, it pulls the whole outfit together ^.^
flawedfairytale.blogspot.com - January 19, 2013 at 7:16 PM
- Jezz Dallas said...
That puple suits you really well! Nice post!!
http://jezzdallasmakeup.blogspot.com/ - January 19, 2013 at 7:32 PM
- Berty Morales said...
You look amazing! Love your outfit and the pants are fabulous!
- January 20, 2013 at 12:45 AM
- Maria João Silva said...
This outfit is amazing! Love the accessories! :)
xx MJ
shopaholic-thoughts.blogspot.pt - January 20, 2013 at 5:07 AM
- Charlotte said...
I love the purple colour on you and those trousers are really cool!
http://fashiongirl134.blogspot.com - January 20, 2013 at 5:39 AM
- CM said...
Lovely outfit, dear! I love this combination! :3
http://www.caterina-m.blogspot.com - January 20, 2013 at 8:51 AM
- Terry S said...
LOVE the mix of the purple and those AMAZING gold pants.
http://terrys-two-cents.blogspot.com - January 20, 2013 at 1:27 PM
- Eva Tornado said...
You know that purple and gold is my fave mix! ^^ Oh, I so love your look! I have as well purple shirt and golden jeans :D
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Have a beautiful day! - January 20, 2013 at 5:53 PM
- Adria Smith said...
LOVE those pants!
- January 22, 2013 at 10:03 AM
- TheDressyChick said...
Thanks for the heads up on those pants! They didn't have em in my size, but I'm glad you snagged a pair, they look great on you!
http://thedressychick.com - January 22, 2013 at 12:19 PM
- Annette Faynburd said...
your pants are phenom! too bad they're sold out!!
- January 24, 2013 at 4:11 PM
- katja nyquist said...
I LOVE nothing more than purple and gold! A beautiful outfit! Printed oants are my fav! Thank you for your message on IFB! Lovely blog you have! Major follow! :)
xo KCN
http://www.insidelookatkcn.blogspot.com - January 24, 2013 at 5:42 PM
- My Pretty Addictions said...
Great outfit, I LOVE the pants
- January 25, 2013 at 11:23 PM


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Official blog of author Karen Harrington: mother, writer, dog-lover, scobberlotcher.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
The Sunday Salon: College Book Discoveries
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Great topic! My favorite discoveries were Shakespeare's comedies, the Portrait of a Lady by Henry James, Stephen Crane's short stories, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Hippolytus, The Things They Carried, Alfred Hitchcock's films as literature, Adult readings of fairy tales, and my dislike of Wordsworth and most of Coleridge.
Here's my Salon post: Adventures in Borkdom
Have a wonderful week!A powerful book for me was Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. I learned how to let things go. A biggie for me.
My Sunday Salon is Quiet Before the Storm.For me, the books I loved and read during that time were the same as Kathryn Casey's....Doris Lessing; Margaret Atwood; Marilyn French (I'm reading her last one, The Love Children, now); Joyce Carol Oates; and Sylvia Plath.
I also loved Daphne Du Maurier (but I read her in high school).
Here's MY SUNDAY SALON POST and
MY WEBSITEOh gosh, there are so many! Hemingway was a biggie for me. I read The Old Man and the Sea in high school and hated it! Would not read Hemingway again until I picked up A Moveable Feast in college and that opened the door.
Also spent a good amount of time reading biographies of various artists which will stay with me always!I took a few of lit classes in college and only had one really inspiring teacher my freshman year, who invited the whole class over to her house to read aloud The Rover by Aphra Behn, and we also had some spirited class discussions of The Merchant of Venice. Other than that class though I didn't have any real reading discoveries in college. In fact I was so drained from reading textbooks from all of my classes that the only fiction I read outside of classwork was Anne Rice's vampire series. It took me over a year after graduation to find my passion for reading again.


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Brussels Antitrust Pro Leaves Shearman to Start Boutique
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Rising interest rates and June downpours played havoc with high street sales in the second quarter, with clothing, food and drink and DIY retailers among the hardest hit.
However, department stores benefited from the rainfall last month as consumers went bargain shopping for homewares and textiles in early clearance sales. The constant rain has led to many retailers bringing sales forward, which is expected to affect margins later in the year.
Figures from the British Retail Consortium published today revealed that like-for-like UK retail sales grew at 2.5 per cent in the second quarter to the end of June, down from growth of 3.5 per cent in the first quarter. In June, high street sales growth averaged 3 per cent, compared with a rise of 2.3 per cent for the same month last year. This is also ahead of the 1.8 per cent rise in May.
The BRC said the figures were distorted due to the exceptionally hot weather last June, followed by unseasonably bad weather this year, coupled with the comparatives during last year's World Cup football tournament, when the nation rushed out to buy flatscreen televisions and stocked up on beer and food for parties at home.
Kevin Hawkins, director general of the BRC, said the data masks wide disparities between product categories. He added that higher-than-expected overall growth has been achieved by heavy discounting of non-food goods, which has tempted consumers to bring forward major purchases in anticipation of more rate rises. The Bank of England raised rates to 5.75 per cent last week to combat inflation, putting further pressure on households. The wet weather has added to inflation fears by fuelling a rise in vegetable prices.
Marks & Spencer will be the first of the clothing retailers to update the City on its wet weather performance today when it releases first-quarter sales figures covering 1 April to the end of June.
Analysts are predicting M&S to report its worst sales figures in two years, with underlying growth in food and non-food slowing due to the June rains and a general slowdown in consumer spending. Like-for-like sales growth is expected to be 1 per cent or less for non-food and around 3 per cent for food.
The retailer is also at the centre of speculation surrounding the fashion designer George Davies, who is responsible for the company's popular Per Una collection and who is credited with reviving the fortunes of the retailer's fashion lines. Mr Davies is understood to be considering stepping down, although the timing of the news leaking out just ahead of first-quarter figures has raised eyebrows in the City.
The BRC said food and drink showed its weakest growth since last August with barbecue foods, salads and fruits the worst performers. Clothing improved from a poor May but this reflected widespread clearance discounts.
"Summer ranges struggled in the cold and wet and core essentials often sold better than fashion ranges, though top-end designerwear and accessories remained popular," the BRC said. The torrential downpours hit gardening and outdoor DIY hard, it added.
Helen Dickinson, head of retail at the consultancy KPMG, said that these may appear a slightly surprising set of results, but added that "although encouraging at the sales level, the impact of the high discounting on margins will be felt as the year progresses".
Separate figures released by the New West End company yesterday revealed that despite the relentless rain, the West End enjoyed a strong month in June, with average weekly footfall figures up 6 per cent on the previous month and up 4.9 per cent on the year.
Jace Tyrrell, of New West End, said that some 50 per cent of its shoppers are international, with a further 25 per cent travelling into the West End from outside London, which means that bad weather impacts less on retail footfall than other areas.


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- Release Date:11/11/2003
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Where: 2331 Kellogg Ave., Corona
Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday
Information: http://www.restorationroasters.com/
Information: soundcoffeecollective.com
Where: 420 W. Harrison St., Corona
Information: 951-493-2091, http://www.inlandempirerescuemission.org/
People don't realize how many people touch a coffee bean before it gets brewed.
That was the insight of Blake Ryan in founding Restoration Roasters, one of the newcomers to the Inland coffee scene that is building social consciousness into its business model.
Restoration Roasters was created to help the Corona Norco Rescue Mission, a message that is built into the store's interior design.
Ryan is managing principal of PlainJoe Studios, a Corona marketing firm, and volunteer director at the mission, which aims to care for people in need for extended periods while they get on their feet.
He came up with the concept of a coffee house in the spring of 2014 and through a team of corporate sponsors had it open on the campus of Crossroads Christian Church by the end of the year.
Ryan saw a metaphor for mission clients in the humbleness of the coffee bean and the refining fire it goes through.
"The difference between a specialty coffee and regular coffee is that with specialty coffee the farmer handpicks each bean when it's ripe. You think about God picking us," he said in a phone interview.
Restoration Roasters has a three-fold purpose, to raise awareness for the mission, provide vocational training for its residents, and help subsidize their care.
Ryan said that teaching people to be baristas gives them marketable skills, but that Restoration Roasters benefits more clients by introducing them to the job market.
He said the business is "on kind of a break-even pace."
PlainJoe lists Restoration Roasters on its website as an example of environmental design, meaning that the architecture and decor are intended to convey the narrative behind the business. Restoration Roasters uses a lot of brick and wood.
"We call it immersive storytelling..." Ryan said. "You'll notice that it's been designed in a way that will use a lot of reclaimed material. We feel that that is the story of this shop, to help restore people back into the community."
Besides the metaphor of the mission, Restoration Roasters wants to tell the literal story of coffee.
This is one of those coffee bars concerned with point of origin that serves pour-over cups priced at market as well as cold brewed and batch brewed coffees intended to be appreciated without sugar, cream or other additives.
Miah Idema of Sound Coffee Collective calls such businesses third wave coffee. The term third wave has been in use for a number of years in various ways, but in general it implies coffee is an artisanal product, or as Esquire recently put it, "being to Starbucks what Starbucks was to Folger's."


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Nant Gwrtheyrn Landscapes with Downhill Mountainbiking at Simply Downhill in North Wales
What a great morning! I had full waterproofs ready to don this morning after the past few days of torrential rain, heavy winds and cloudy landscapes.
Instead me and Otter were greeted by sporadic clouds and the odd bit of sunshine as we clambered around the cliff faces of Nant Gwrtheyrn and Yr Eifl on the Llyn Peninsula to photograph downhill mountainbikers at the Nant Gwrtheyrn, Simple Downhill tracks.
At the moment Antur Stiniog are doing the uplifts to the top of these single and double black downhill mountain bike trails.
Below are a couple of landscape inspired photographs with downhill mountainbikers amidst the foreground. Missed out on a few angles I had noted down yesterday to try, but having Otter with me meant we had to keep our distance, it was more than worth it! I really like how these came out and can't wait to get back out again when the cyclists are there flying down the valley again.
Are you interested in purchasing or licensing any of these photographs? Please feel free to contact me.