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Been working on another website for a joint creative effort of comics and things with two others... More on that in the next week or so. The idea behind it - 3x people = 3x content, more regular updates, etc etc. And in the spirit of making sense, it's named Loadbearing Looking Glass. Mm hmmmm.. Considering uploading my sketches there instead and dissolving this. We'll see!
Here's some sneak peek artwork for an 11-page short story I'm working on for Cloudscape Comics, a local comic publishing collective. It'll be included in an anthology called Exploded View that'll be out this spring. As it gets closer to completion, I'll be uploading a page per week either here or on the upcoming new site. It's about virtual reality.. Oooooooooh.
Cloudscape, Comics, and Loadbearing Looking Glasses.
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Sketch of one of my protagonists for the circus comic, Riordan. He looks smug, but you would too if you were a badass gryphon.
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Portfolio April 2009.
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My portfolio from my three/four years of Commercial (2d) and Digital (3d) Animation education at Capilano University. All of the characters and materials inside are original work (Except the graphic-style Catwoman fanart in the sketchbook section).
Yet more sketches.
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My tiefling warrior cleric Sakini. She's a disciplined fighter, vicious and unrelenting. Despite having succubus in her blood, she's adverse to underhanded methods for domination and prefers straight-forward combat.
My character for a faerie-circus-themed story I've been developing for a long time for a comic. I've been modeling some of the characters for my Digital Animation course. This is Penelope, a rabbit pooka, in her circus outfit.
Persephone, a sharpshooting wanderer of the postapolcalyptic wastelands. My Fallout 3 character.
Tieflings love the fresh taste of baby.
More sketches.
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Just for fun -- a) random dwarf sweetheart b) Nelani my cyborg medic and c) Vulpecula, my shellshocked Mass Effect character.
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Vance, one of the protagonists of an old post-apocalyptic sci-fi egyptian-themed story I've been working on for quite awhile.. Had a general/plot/characters/theme, then fleshed it out in first year of Commercial Animation, haven't really touched it since then. Still finishing up the script, then I'll start working on it, comic-style.
Friend's d&d character.. Actually a gnoll, but uh.. I made him more of a werewolf, heh. ;P
(Left) My black sheep-wood elf druid and friend dark elf necromancer.
Gradbook Pages 2009.
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Sunday, May 31, 2009
Making paddle boats
This involved sawing, hammering, using a hot glue gun, and even painting and decorating. It was a lot of fun, and as an added attraction The Montessori Center has this neat water table in which the students were able to try out their newly minted water vessels. This is a boat in which a little paddle is wound up in a rubber band at the back to create a little splash and a push of forward motion. It's pretty cool.
We can't believe the carpentry class is almost over... it has been such an interesting and absorbing and exciting class!
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NBC Holds Regatta for Tabor, Brunswick, & Hingham
The races were scheduled for Lake Quinsigamond, but the it was still frozen over. Brunswick, Hingham, and Tabor went on a search for a venue and asked the NBC if they would lend a hand. As everyone knows, it takes more than a village to put on a regatta, even if it is only three races. Many thanks to spirit and expertise of everyone who pitched in to make this event a success.
A Big Thank You to: the members of Bay View's Dolan Family (Claire, Matt, and Erin); NBC Members Gayle Simmons, Dave Lindquist, Daniela Roop, Rick Richards, Robin Gross, Rob English; and the different coaches from the three schools who followed the races in the Safety Launch and assisted at the Finish Line. Many thanks to the coxswains and crews who did a good job navigating the Seekonk. Thanks, too, to the Seekonk River gods who gave us flat water.
Results for April 6, 2014 - Boys 3V: 1st Brunswick, 5:21.0; 2nd Tabor, 5:42.7 Boys 2V: 1st. Brunswick, 4:59.21; 2nd Tabor, 5:11.81; 3rd Hingham, 5:24.63 Boys 1V: 1st Brunswick, 4:39.10; 2nd Hingham, 4:45.03; 3rd Tabor, 4:50.97 Racing Conditions: Flat water, crews rowed against an incoming tide, slight crossswind in the middle of the course.


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Kinko's opens 31 new locations in the first quarter, but sales slip
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Press release from the issuing companySeptember 27, 2006 -- FedEx Kinko's reported last week that revenues decreased year over year primarily due to lower copy product revenues attributed to decreased demand and a continued competitive pricing environment for these services. For the first quarter, the FedEx Kinko's segment reported: • Revenue of $504 million, down 3% from last year's $517 million • Operating income of $10 million, down 38% from $16 million a year ago • Operating margin of 2.0%, down from 3.1% the previous year The operating margin decline was primarily due to the revenue decline, along with services enhancement costs and network expansion initiatives. In August, FedEx Kinko's announced the details of a multi-year network expansion plan, including the model for new lower-cost centers which will be approximately one-third the size of a traditional center, and will include enhanced pack-and-ship stations and a doubling of the number of office products offered. FedEx Kinko's opened 31 new locations during the first quarter, and plans to open a total of approximately 200 new centers during the fiscal year. OVERALL RESULTS FOR FEDEX FedEx Corporation reported earnings of $1.53 per diluted share for the first quarter ended August 31, compared to $1.10 per diluted share a year ago. Last year's first quarter included a one-time, noncash charge of $79 million to adjust the accounting for certain facility leases, primarily at FedEx Express. Excluding this charge, earnings in last year's first quarter would have been $1.25 per diluted share. FedEx Corp. reported the following consolidated results for the first quarter: • Revenue of $8.54 billion, up 11% from $7.71 billion the previous year • Operating income of $784 million, up 34% from $584 million a year ago • Operating margin of 9.2%, up from last year's 7.6% • Net income of $475 million, up 40% from $339 million the previous year Last year's first quarter operating margin would have been 8.5% excluding the one-time charge. "We remain confident in our ability to achieve solid profitable growth by taking advantage of strong international trade trends, increased demand for fast-cycle logistics and the expansion of online purchasing," said Frederick W. Smith, chairman, president and chief executive officer. "The global economy is growing at a healthy pace with the U.S. economy growing at a moderate, sustainable rate." Total combined average daily package volume at FedEx Express and FedEx Ground grew 5% year over year for the quarter, due to continued growth in ground and international express shipments. During the quarter, FedEx Express announced two significant agreements. FedEx Express and the U.S. Postal Service entered into a new agreement for domestic air transportation of mail through 2013. The new agreement is expected to generate more than $8 billion in revenue over the life of the seven-year contract, which begins September 25, 2006. Also, FedEx Express and the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l. (ALPA), the collective bargaining representative for FedEx Express pilots, jointly announced that they reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract. The tentative agreement will be subject to a ratification vote during the fiscal second quarter by the FedEx Express pilots and, if ratified, the four-year contract would become amendable in 2010. Outlook Management is revising the company's earnings guidance to reflect up-front costs related to the proposed pilot contract. If the contract is ratified, the resulting net impact to second quarter and full-year earnings is expected to be approximately $0.20 per diluted share due to signing bonuses and other up-front compensation. FedEx now expects second quarter earnings to be $1.45 to $1.60 per diluted share, and earnings for the year to be $6.30 to $6.65 per diluted share. Excluding the impact of the up-front pilot compensation, the fiscal 2007 earnings guidance range has been increased $0.05 per share from the company's initial guidance. The capital spending forecast for fiscal 2007 is up slightly to $3.0 billion. FedEx Express Segment For the first quarter, the FedEx Express segment reported: • Revenue of $5.64 billion, up 10% from last year's $5.12 billion • Operating income of $467 million, up 64% from $285 million a year ago • Operating margin of 8.3%, up from 5.6% the previous year FedEx International Priority (IP) revenue grew 17% for the quarter, as IP revenue per package grew 11%, primarily due to fuel surcharges, an increase in package weights, a higher rate per pound and favorable exchange rates. IP average daily package volume grew 6%. U.S. domestic express package revenue increased 5%. U.S. domestic revenue per package increased 7%, driven by higher fuel surcharges, the January 2006 general rate increase and revenue management actions. U.S. domestic average daily package volume declined 2%, reflecting revenue management actions that began last year. Operating income and margin during the quarter improved due to revenue growth, revenue management and effective cost controls. Last year's first quarter operating margin was negatively affected by a one-time, noncash charge of $75 million recorded primarily to adjust the accounting for rent escalation terms in certain facility leases, which reduced last year's first quarter operating margin by 1.4 percentage points. FedEx Ground Segment For the first quarter, the FedEx Ground segment reported: • Revenue of $1.42 billion, up 16% from last year's $1.22 billion • Operating income of $157 million, up 6% from $148 million a year ago • Operating margin of 11.1%, down from 12.1% the previous year FedEx Ground average daily package volume grew 13% year over year in the first quarter due to increased commercial business and the continued growth in the FedEx Home Delivery service. Yield improved 3% primarily due to the January 2006 general rate increase and higher fuel surcharges. Operating margin was negatively affected by higher legal costs. FedEx Freight Segment For the first quarter, the FedEx Freight segment reported: • Revenue of $1.01 billion, up 14% from last year's $892 million • Operating income of $150 million, up 11% from $135 million a year ago • Operating margin of 14.8%, down slightly from 15.1% the previous year Less-than-truckload (LTL) yield improved 8% year over year reflecting incremental fuel surcharges and higher rates. Average daily LTL shipments increased 8% year over year due to greater demand for FedEx Freight's regional and long-haul services. On September 3, FedEx Corporation completed the $780 million cash purchase of the LTL assets of Watkins Motor Lines and certain affiliates. The operations of Watkins Motor Lines and Watkins Canada Express are being rebranded FedEx National LTL and FedEx Freight Canada, respectively. These strategic additions broaden the FedEx portfolio to provide a full range of complementary LTL solutions, and offer more flexibility and greater value to shippers in the heavy freight sector. The addition of Watkins is expected to add approximately $900 million to segment revenue in fiscal 2007, with no material effect on this year's earnings.
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The Bedknob is an enchanted knob that appears in the film Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
To keep the fact that Miss Eglantine Price is a witch a secret, the Rawlins children made a deal with her that they have something special, like one of her spells. So she gave them the traveling spell and cast it on a bedknob from the bed in their room. The object is to put it back on the bed, speak in a clear voice, tell it where you want to go, tap it three times, turn it a quarter to the left, and the bed will take you there. Paul is the only person who can use it.
They use it to meet Professor Emelius Brown, go to his house, Portobello Road, The Isle of Naboombu and back home.
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Valuations of Taxable Real Property and Exempt Real Property
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Rathy Claims First Career Pro Tour Stop Win
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Date: 06-22-2009
Pleasant Prairie, Wis.
- The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour wrapped up its final day of action in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. today with five rounds of riding between the Pro Men and Jr. Pro Men divisions.
The Pro Men were first off the dock this morning for a 20 man quarterfinal, which eliminated half the competition, advancing only the top two riders in each of the five heats. The 10 semifinalists battled it out for one of four spots in the finals, with Andrew Adkison, Harley Clifford, Aaron Rathy and current Pro Tour titlist Phillip Soven moving onto the final round.
All four finalists threw down some impressive runs, but only Canadian ripper Aaron Rathy had two stand up passes to earn him his first Pro Tour stop win of his career. Clifford and Adkison rounded out the contest podium.
"I'm just stoked to get my first win, that's all I can really say," said Rathy. "It was a tough final, no doubt, but I had two stand up passes and came away with the win."
With today's win, Aaron Rathy now leads both the Pro Tour and the King of Wake standings lists.
Although Aussie Dean Smith didn't make the finals today, the former Australian Pro Tour champ did ride away with the ROCKSTAR Best Trick Award for his massive Indy Tantrum Backside 3 off of the U.S. Air Force Kicker. The award is a $1,000 cash prize.
In the Jr. Pro Men's division, ten amateur rippers hit the water today in two heats of five for their semifinals, with only the top two riders in each heat advancing onto the final round. Phillip Aslinger, Steel Lafferty, Bob Soven and Aussie Mitch Langfield faced off in a heated four man final today with Soven taking the top spot. Langfield, Lafferty and Aslinger rounded out the finals.
With today's win, Bob Soven claims his second Pro Tour stop victory of the season and continues his lead the Jr. Pro Men's standings.
The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour now heads to Knoxville, Tenn., June 27 & 28 for the third stop of the Pro Tour. Additional venues for the 2009 Pro Tour, includes Fort Worth, Tex., Elizabethtown, Ky. and Sparks/Reno, Nev.
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Sunday, June 21 - PWT Stop #2 Final Results:
Pro Men - Finals Heat #1
1 Aaron Rathy CAN 93.00
2 Harley Clifford AUS 90.00
3 Andrew Adkison USA 79.75
4 Phillip Soven USA 77.25
Jr. Pro Men - Finals Heat #1
1 Bob Soven USA 98.00
2 Mitch Langfield AUS 88.25
3 Steel Lafferty USA 83.75
4 Phillip Aslinger USA 70.00
Pro Men - Semifinals Heat #1
1 Aaron Rathy CAN 85.00
2 Andrew Adkison USA 84.25
3 Rusty Malinoski CAN 80.00
4 Dean Smith AUS 79.25
5 Trevor Hansen USA 71.50
Pro Men - Semifinals Heat #2
1 Phillip Soven USA 87.25
2 Harley Clifford AUS 86.50
3 Jimmy LaRiche USA 86.00
4 Olivier Derome CAN 73.50
5 Nick Davies ENG 67.25
Jr. Pro Men - Semifinals Heat #1
1 Mitch Langfield AUS 95.50
2 Phillip Aslinger USA 87.50
3 Daniel Powers USA 78.50
4 Joshua Twelker USA 74.50
5 Johnny Tobaben USA 47.50
Jr. Pro Men - Semifinals Heat #2
1 Bob Soven USA 97.25
2 Steel Lafferty USA 91.25
3 Jacob Valdez USA 77.50
4 Alex Graydon USA 69.00
5 Nick Galotifore USA 65.00
Pro Men - Quarterfinals Heat #1
1 Jimmy LaRiche USA 93.00
2 Trevor Hansen USA 88.25
3 Adam Errington USA 85.00
4 Bryan Hutton USA 73.75
Pro Men - Quarterfinals Heat #2
1 Phillip Soven USA 94.25
2 Dean Smith AUS 90.00
3 Austin Hair USA 85.75
4 Corey Bradley USA 70.00
Pro Men - Quarterfinals Heat #3
1 Andrew Adkison USA 93.75
2 Rusty Malinoski CAN 86.50
3 JD Webb USA 84.50
4 Jeff Weatherall NZL 75.25
Pro Men - Quarterfinals Heat #4
1 Aaron Rathy CAN 94.00
2 Nick Davies ENG 89.00
3 Jeff House USA 76.00
4 Shawn Watson USA 65.25
Pro Men - Quarterfinals Heat #5
1 Harley Clifford AUS 91.75
2 Olivier Derome CAN 90.75
3 Kyle Rattray CAN 85.25
4 Chris Dykmans USA 72.25
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Petrobras's New Oil Stems Decline
Output From New 'Pre-Salt' Fields Offsets Falling Production Elsewhere
RIO DE JANEIRO—When Brazil's state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA disclosed its biggest-ever oil find, in 2007, then-president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva quipped that the discovery proved that God is Brazilian.
New production figures are making believers out of many in the industry. Output from the "pre-salt" fields has passed 500,000 barrels of oil a day, nearly triple that of 2012, and now accounts for nearly a quarter of the company's total production of two million barrels a day....


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Holed up militants killed in Russian townAugust 11th, 2011 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) An unknown number of militants were killed Thursday in a day-long siege of a house in a provincial town of Russia, police said.
Commandos cornered the militants when they were hiding at a home in Makhachkala, the capital of the volatile Dagestan region.
Negotiations brought no results and the gunmen opened fire. One of the militants surrendered and the remaining were killed.
The exact number of militants killed in the shootout has not been determined, police said.
There were no victims among the police or civilians, initial reports said.
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Earth : South America : Chile : Central Chile : Valparaíso
Valparaíso is a city of around 300,000 on the Pacific coast of Central Chile. Frequently referred to as simply Valpo, it is located approximately 120km west of the capital, Santiago de Chile. The city is widely known for its bohemian culture, brightly coloured houses, and beautiful seaside views.
Get in
By plane
Valparaiso does not have its own airport. The closest airport with commercial service is Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) near Santiago (known to Chileans as Pudahuel after the local district) 115km from Valparaiso, which offers extensive domestic and international service.
To to get to Valparaíso from Santiago's airport, you will catch a bus heading to Pajaritos outside of the airport terminal. This will drop you off at the North side of "Pajaritos" a bus/metro station on the outskirts of Santiago, cross to the South side of the Metro station to get to the Bus Platform. From here, buses leave frequently for Valparaiso and other destinations; you may also take the Metro into Santiago. It is generally not necessary to have a bus ticket before arriving at Pajaritos, since there are ticket booths right next to the Bus Platform: you can go up to them and purchase the ticket right there, and if you're lucky, hop into the bus itself less than five minutes later.
Alternately, there are many transfer service companies at the airport, a minibus for max 8 people is around 85.000CLP.
Also, there are many car hire companies at the airport. By car from the airport to Valparaíso is only 1 hour.
By train
The Metro Valparaíso or Merval runs between Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, as well as surrounding communities.[9] It runs from 6.00am to 11.30pm, and is new, clean and fast. Adult fares range from Ch$204 to Ch$1080 depending on the time of day and the distance travelled, but value cards of a minimum of Ch$1200 must be used; single tickets are not sold.
By car
While Valparaíso itself can be a bit of a difficult city in which to drive, the area's road system is generally of good quality. Note that there are often tolls on Motorways, even within the city of Santiago.
By bus
Buses from a wide variety of destinations within Chile have scheduled service to Valparaíso, in addition to service to the Argentine city of Mendoza. The bus terminal is located close to the National Congress building.
Approximate bus travel times to/from Valparaíso:
Local buses also ply between Viña del Mar and Valparaíso, taking about 15 minutes each way. Fares range from Ch$350 to Ch$400.
By boat
Some cruise ships dock in Valparaíso, mostly as part of a long South American itinerary. Also possible is a Freighter Cruise from Mexico, taking two weeks and making several stops along the way.
Get around
The city micros are run by Transporte Metropolitano Valparaíso.[10] Exact routes and fares can be found under "Empresas" on the website, and single journeys cost about Ch$250 for local routes and Ch$380 for routes running between El Plano and the hills.
Colectivos are taxis painted in black with yellow roofs that run fixed routes, and are a very common mode of transport between (and within) Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, and other surrounding areas. The cost of the trip, is a little more expensive than the bus or metro and depends upon the distance being traveled following a system of zones. There are also normal taxis that do custom rides, but they are less common and more expensive. This type of taxis often congregate in the area around the Plaza Anibal Pinto.
The recently completed light-rail system, Metro Valparaíso or Merval, runs along the coast. It starts at Valparaíso's port and heads into Viña del Mar and then along the chain of town heading inland towards the Aconcagua valley. The metro provides quick access to major places of interest, and is only slightly more expensive than taking public buses. Adult fares range from Ch$204 to Ch$1080 depending on the time of day and the distance travelled, but value cards of a minimum of Ch$1200 must be used; single tickets are not sold.
Ascensores, funiculars, ply between El Plan, or the coastal strip, with the cerros, or hillside communitiies. They are for the most part old and creaky, but generally reliable. The fare may sometimes differ between going up and going down, but cost about Ch$300 each way. The ascensors are an unusual mode of transportation in Valparaíso, and offer gorgeous views of the cityscape, port, and the Pacific Ocean.
Going to Valparaíso and not going on the ascensores (inclines) is like going to Venice and not taking a ride on a Gondola, only that the ascensores cost as little as 300 Chilean Pesos (around 55 US cents). They are also of practical use as they help many local people get to the higher parts of town, saving them from having to walk otherwise long and steep pedestrian routes.
During the last week in the year, Valparaíso holds an annual carnival that everyone should experience at least once in their lives. Each year the festival centers around a different country, from which performers and artists are invited to come and represent their culture and their work in theater, music, and the performance arts. Most activities are free and are held outdoors. The celebration culminates with a New Year firework display that within five of the most beautiful in the planet. Oops, but get ready in time because the city's population triples on those dates. I recommend visiting the Mirador del Cerro Artilleria, panoramic view of the city of Vina del Mar, Reñaca, Con Con and more ... It reaches through the "lift" Artilleria, in operation since 1893 (ask for Customs plaza area), its current value is 300 Chilean pesos, on the first floor is the Mirador "Walk May 21," (delivered to the community in the year 1911) in which impossible not to enjoy the restaurant "Calaufquen", typical dishes of fresh seafood, with a fair value or restuarant cafe postal, 20 metres up the hill - sit outside on the deck (up a flight of stairs), best fish in town and medium priced. There is also a large a Craft Fair in which they sell winter clothing made from alpaca(ponchos, Ruan, scarves, socks, gloves, wool hats), souvenir of the most varied models and prices, up figures and jewelry from lapis lazuli (blue stone semi-precious which is only found in Chile and Afghanistan), by price and quality of the stone, I recommend the last local - Renee is the owner. Also visit the Naval Museum "(500 Chilean pesos).
A good half-day trip is going to the dunes of Concón. On clear days you can see the dunes across the bay from Valparaíso and it's just a half-hour busride on any micro going to Reñaca. The dunes are just big enough that you can forget that a world outside of this micro desert exists, and they offer great views of the pacific sunset.
The universities of Valparaiso are:
Many international students study at the Catholic University and the University of Valparaíso.
Valparaiso, to its charm, is not a city of malls and department stores. While several large grocery stores are present, most other shopping is done in smaller, non-chain stores tucked in along crowded city streets, or with street vendors; larger chain stores (and more upscale goods) are more commonly found in nearby Viña del Mar. A large shopping center, however, is found on the eastern end of Avenida Brasil.
The most traditional food in Valparaiso is the Chorrillana, a heaping mound of French fries topped with steak stripes, fried onion, and fried eggs - and also large enough to feed at least two people. You can eat this in several places, but the most famous one is the traditional restaurant J Cruz. The city´s two most attractive hills, Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepcion, have seen a great many new restaurants open in recent years, and most visitors tend to stick to these as they are a short, safe walk from hostals.
Fresh seafood is readily available in many small restaurants around the city, especially around the muelle (wharf) areas, and is considered a must for any seafood lover. Neighboring Viña del Mar features a much larger (and more expensive) variety of international cuisines, including Thai, Mexican, and Argentine.
There are also some restaurants which specialize in different seafood dishes near Mercado Puerto, which is near the last metro station. The more the customers dining inside the restaurants, the better the dishes you'll be likely to get.
Bakeries are located on nearly every block, and produce quite delicious breads that can be had warm and right out of the oven at almost any time throughout the day. They are best enjoyed smothered with palta, which are grown en masse in Chile (palta is the Chilean word for avocado, known in most other Spanish-speaking countries as aguacate). In addition to the many types of bread, another widely available snack to keep you settled as you walk the streets are empanadas, a flaky pastry, almost like a croissant, filled with "pino" (fried minced meat, black olives, boiled egg, raisins) or cheese.
On the second floor of the Mercado Cardonal (cnr Ave Brasil and Uruguay) there are a few excellent, cheap and midrange restaurants serving lunch.
Cafe Turri Paseo Gervasoni (by the ascensor conception) great views and good food
On weekends, the time to go out for a drink (Chilean people call it "salir de carrete") starts no earlier than midnight, though somewhat earlier during the week. The pubs and clubs close at 5 AM on weekends, and 4 AM on weekdays.
Drinking alcohol in the streets is not allowed and 18 years is the minimum age for drinking alcohol, though enforcement of these rules is somewhat lax. If you are under 18, you may not be allowed entry into some pubs.
Chile is a major wine-producing country, and bottles of fairly tasty wines can be had for slightly more than US$1.
Many clubs and bars are also found in Viña del Mar. Public transportation and taxis continue to run throughout the night, making it entirely feasible to have accommodations in one city while going out for the night in the other.
There are many hostels around the Cerro Concepcion.
Stay safe
In the context of Chile being a relatively safe country, Valparaíso is amongst its more dangerous locales, like many harbour cities around the world. Mainly, watch out for pickpockets, for instance avoid hanging your purse or bag in the back of your chair when seated, because it may get stolen. Violent crime is very uncommon, but normal precautionary measures should be taken; while in the street, do not display expensive jewelry. The port area (called "Puerto") is generally considered to be dangerous even during the day.
Get out
Wikipedia article on Valparaíso


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The discovery of a suspicious looking object, believed to be a possible explosive device, closed the U.S. Highway 36/Mall Road intersection for about 3 and a half hours on Monday.
The device, discovered before just before noon by a passer-by, was determined to not be an explosive device by Larimer County Sheriff's Office personnel, according to David Moore, the public information officer for the sheriff's office.
Moore said Larimer County deputies later began opening up and clearing the intersection about 3:20 p.m.
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Lance seems like one of those know-it-all jackass kinda guys.
Let's see if online wins over the straight to the airport strategy.
So Tiffany is the self-professed blonde-disguised-as-a-brunette.
Brian - "buy economy but sit in business" is called "upgrade".
Geez Lance - calling the bastards is a little harsh.
Sam & Dan have made them!! I wonder how long the secret will stay a secret?
Uh-oh ... no mercy for the bluffers.
That's one full bus!
I would totally find a way to pack knitting - waiting an hour for a bus to leave with nothing to do would drive me .
The epitome of the American attitude - throw money at it & you'll get what you want.
They wasted their money!!! The boat dock doesn't open until the morning so they'd've caught up anyway!!!
Justin & Zev are your fave team because Zev is too hard for you to read Tiffany.
Well, ya'll are liars bluffers, so why wouldn't you suspect the other teams of being untruthful about themselves.
"Nutrient mud" - I think that I'd rather not know what makes it so nutrient rich.
So Maria & Tiffany have to go fetch soup - I wonder how badly they'll butcher Vietnamese in their attempts to order the correct ingredients?
Nothing like talking yourself into your fear of the water Mika.
I thought that they had to order the ingredients - good thing that Maria is a pho expert!! I love pho - the Vietnamese restaurant in Alliston - yes, we have a Vietnamese restaurant!!! - has been closed for a couple of months because the family went home for awhile. I miss it a lot!
That looks totally nasty and very slippery.
White girls slipping and falling in mud always has entertainment value!
White boys slipping in mud is equally funny - the Vietnamese do not discriminate that way.
Poor Justin & Zev - losing a clue is ungood.
Herding ducks - that looks like chaos unleashed!!
I'm sure that "monkey" is a totally logical nickname for geese ducks in Meghan's World.
Matt is rockin' it out!!!
Flight Time is totally earning his name.
Nice thong Erika.
Sam & Dan are the first team done and on the way to the pit stop.
"Hustle! Hustle!! Hustle!!!" Good strategy Flight Time.
Gary & Mat are on their way followed by Big Easy & Flight Time.
Lance and Keri are hot on their heels.
Zev is the Duck Whisperer
I'm sure that ducks sense tension like most other creatures and Mika is spewing tension out of every pore.
Just like the brother/sister team in the last Race, Sam & Dan need to pick who is going to be the one to make the final call and then the team lives with it. It's the only way to save time on the race.
Awesome - Gary & Matt came in 1st!!! I think that it's Matt's pink hair that is endearing me to them.
Geez Canaan - she might like to wait until all of the ducks are in before she closes the gate.
Jessica & Erika have appear to have met their Waterloo.
All of the other teams have checked in ...
- I knew that someone would want to have duck for dinner, I'm glad it's my home girl Erika.
It's a foot race - who wants it more?!?
Geez Garrett - Jessica did her best, you're really not making her feel better.
#1 - Gary & Matt
#2 - Sam & Dan
#3 - Big Easy & Flight Time
#4 - Lance & Keri
#5 - Justin & Zev
#6 - Meghan & Cheyne
#7 - Maria & Tiffany
#8 - Mika & Canaan
#9 - Marcy & Ron
#10 - Brian & Erika


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You can learn how to anything online. But that doesn't necessarily mean you should.
I believe in do-it-yourself projects. Sometimes. Mostly when it saves me money. Or just when I get random urges to beat "the system." That invisible world of "they" who are out there to take my money because I know nothing about "their" line of specialty. The automotive repairs "system" for example. Whenever I have to take my car in for repairs, I have no choice but to believe what they tell me, smile prettily and hope for a nice employee and a discount. I have no power, because I know nothing about cars. Vicious system. I no longer have a car in an effort to protest against "them." (Amongst other more practical reasons, such as it dying and leaving me stranded in Wapakaneta, OH.) Anyway...
On Monday, September 22nd, my hard drive died. And no, I had NOT backed up ALL my files, but thank you for asking and reminding me of my idiocy. Thankfully, I didn't lose much, but I AM still mourning the loss of this summer's pictures. Without a functioning hard drive, I found myself facing a decision. New computer? My 12" Powerbook G4 is my child. Could I really replace her so easily? Plus a new laptop is quite an investment (I'm committed to remaining in Mac realm) and I'm not sure I can take that type of financial plunge at the moment. The only other alternative was repair. But $300+ to spend on a child who's natural lifespan would be no more than another year or so...
I chose Option C. The "I can learn how to do anything on the internet so why should I pay a professional?" route. Here's how my last Wednesday night went down.
Feel free to note the amazing method in which I kept the 1,789,343 invisible screws sorted.
After a couple hours of intense concentration (I can see why 12" Powerbook repairs are more expensive--tiny parts!) I had completely taken apart my computer and resassembled it with a new hard drive. The only casualty was the F2 key. With great anticipation I pushed the power button, having renewed my child's life--bringing her back from the dead if you will. And...
It didn't work.
But I really enjoyed myself! And just for the record, I think I might have just gotten a faulty new hard drive. There's no way the error could have been in the repairs. Needless to say, my baby is now safely scheduled for a doctor's appointment to diagnose her current illness. (I will NOT tell them I tried repairing it myself.)
MORAL OF THE STORY: Do not attempt do-it-yourself projects if you see the *****VERY CAREFULLY***** in the instructions. Chances are you're not qualified to deal with directions that come in CAPS and are surrounded by foreboding stars.
Monday, October 13, 2008
5 comments:
Ah, man! Well, way to try to beat the system anyway. Atta girl.ReplyDelete
Wow. I'm impressed you would even try to fix that! I wouldnt even dare!ReplyDelete
You...are the bomb. What a woman. Even if it didn't work. So cool. Love,ReplyDelete
Georgia Anderson
ha ha...I LOVE that you tried ever so hard! you are awesome...ReplyDelete
you are so much braver than I am! My extent at 'do it yourself projects' involves me on my cell phone to my dad to come over and fix it! I don't even let Brad try!!ReplyDelete
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I used to pride myself on my faith – I'd tout what big faith I had. I was relishing all the good and all the blessings. Even though circumstances weren't perfect I was smitten like we get with our first love. It was all good. Then things turned very bad. He allowed things in my life I frankly thought because He loved me He never would. That's the rub of the Christian life.
I've said it before while going through this desert – I doubted big time. My "faith" crumbled and my hope faded. What in the world had I done wrong, why, why why…poor little Barbie…devastated and messed up I found it a struggle to find a mustard seed of faith. The whole experience thus far has shown me I'm not nearly as big a spiritual giant as I once thought I was.
There it is. The reason.
I see all the time praises about God and how good He is when people get a good outcome. What if we don't? Is He still a good God? Some say losing a job, losing all material possessions, getting a divorce, children and other loved ones dying, addiction, homelessness and hungry is God's will. Is it? If God's good, how can those things be God's will? It's my understanding that God is good. So why are things so bad?
All I know is this. THROUGH all I have been through my shallow perceptions of Him have long since faded. My notions of how He should handle me and my circumstances have gone by the wayside. Through it all, my relationship with Him has deepened. I had to die. What I thought of Him and His ways had to be destroyed so I could have a heart, eyes and ears to see Him for who He is.
I believe He had to get me to a place where I had to let go of me, let go of my perceptions and my pride to see Him for who He is. Had it all not happened, I wouldn't have. We don't seek to have ourselves destroyed – we don't like being wrong. We think we know…and we don't until we know.
I think He chooses many different ways through which we have opportunities to grow a more intimate relationship with him. When we finally see that everything we thought is wrong and accept that, then He can begin to show Himself for who He really is, and His great personal love for us. His ways are definitely not our ways. I had to come a hard way but it's been a wonderful way. Sorrow, loss and pain will reveal who we really are and what we really believe.


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Tributes pour in for Tendulkar
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS): Tributes have started pouring in for master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who called time Sunday on his staggering one-day cricket career.
Tendulkar, who holds the record for the maximum number of appearances and being the highest run-getter and century-maker in both forms of the game, decided to retire just ahead of the home series against Pakistan beginning Dec 25.
"I felt that he would play the series against Pakistan. But it is his decision and I think it is the right one," said his contemporary and former India captain Sourav Ganguly.
"There was a doubt on whether he would play ODI cricket or not. But I am not surprised by his decision. He has done what he thought was right.
"I don't think there was any pressure of selectors on him. It is his own decision. No one can drop him," Ganguly added.
Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh wrote on Twitter: "Sachin Tendulkar. A great batsman. A great human being. A great friend. A great man to look up to. The real son of India. I salute and love you."
Reflecting on Tendulkar's career statistics, Harbhajan added: "463 matches, 23 years, 18426 runs !!!! No one else will be able to come close to these numbers."
Former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth said he was surprised by Tendulkar's decision.
"I am surprised by his move but he is leaving ODI cricket on a high. I am sure he would want to leave on a high in Test cricket too. He will be looking forward to a good Test series against Australia," said Srikkanth.
"It is easy for us to say that he could have retired after the 2011 World Cup. He has got his 100th century in the Asia Cup. His records cannot be surpassed," he added.
Dilip Vengsarkar said if Tendulkar was carrying on with Tests, he should have continued playing in the 50-over format.
"If he is continuing with international cricket then he should have continued with ODIs also. India play around 25 ODIs in a season. It is very important to keep playing at the highest level," said the right-hand batsman.
"In ODIs, he opens the innings against bowling of highest quality. It keeps him in the groove. I am surprised he opted out of ODIs.
"As long as he is playing Tests or international cricket, he should have continued playing in ODIs," Vengsarkar said.
South Africa batsman Hashim Amla tweeted: "Conclusion of a sterling ODI career from a wonderful batsman. Congrats Sachin Tendulkar."
The world outside cricketing circles too showered praise on the batting maestro.
"End of an era as Sachin retires from one-dayers. Hats off to 23 years of cricketing genius!" said Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan.
Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor wrote: "He probably will be the greatest sportsman India ever produced."


text: So i am going to be selling off about 95% of my collection. I am keeping the minicons and classics for now though. the list will be added to as items pop up in my head or i find them.. Oh! prices are not totally set in stone, but don't lowball me either. Pictures added of just some of the toys in my room currently. I"ll be taking more, but mostly for Ebay Pics: Botcon Ironhide-75. no card. Otherwise complete -hold Reissue: Soundwave-80 soundblaster-80 Jazz- Hasbro Version-25 Hot rod-Hasbro version-20. rotorforce engineblock force-Engines form guns-all four Sky raiders RID: Prime-30-missing gun Magnus-30 Railracer Armada: Powerlinx Prime....the tower part is broken someplace...20 attackix: full set Movie starscream-10 Voy. Ratchet Prem. Jazz G1 Grapple body. comes with nothing. Classics: ironhide Optimus Prime. -Prime will be coming in the Japan box once that comes in. cybertron smokescreen. lot for 28


text: Online college class enrollment in increasing according to Kirkwood Washington Center Director, Nancy Rash. She says the increase is due to the fact that many of them have other responsibilities and simply don't have the time for a physical class. Rash says that getting a two-year degree is possible by taking only online classes. If you would like more information, contact the Kirkwood Washington Center at 653-4655.


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Even though the body appears to be a material object, in reality it's a field of energy, transformation, and intelligence. When we look beyond the molecules that make up the matter of the body, we see fields of energy. New and novel technology is being developed that can detect these subtle energy vibrations and give us insight into the health of the energetic body.
This vital energy moves in discretely defined channels, and there exist concentrations of energy in the midline of the body. These centers or wheels of energy are called chakras, and each of these centers identifies a core human need. When a center is open, the energy that flows through that chakra allows needs to be met more effortlessly. If there is a blockage in one area, energy becomes stagnant and intentions are more difficult to actualize.
I offer a unique chakra-balancing treatment based on the ancient healing modality known as Reiki. During a session, I will work remotely with you to activate your energy centers by placing attention and intention on the location of each chakra, and by using the vibration of specific shapes, or yantras, to increase the flow of energy. This chakra balancing practice leads to deep purification, transformation, and rejuvenation.
You can benefit from Chakra Balancing if you wish to:
The word Chakra in Sanscrit translates to wheel or disc. They are centers of activity that receives, assimilates and expresses life force energy. They are responsible for the person's physical, mental, and spiritual functions. They absorb and transmit energies to and from the universe, nature, celestial entities, from people even from things.
According to the traditional writings there are 88,000 chakras in the human body covering basically every area in the body. The majority of them are small and insignificant. 40 of them have significant function and they are in the hands, feet, fingertips, and shoulders.
The most significant ones are the Seven Main Chakras located along the central line of the body, from the base of the spine to the top of the head. They are located in the ethereal body and they express the embodiment of spiritual energy on the physical plane.
What blocks a chakra?
Childhood traumas, cultural conditioning, limited belief system, bad habits, physical and emotional injuries. Or even just lack of attention all contribute to chakra blockage.
How Fast Will Your Life Improve When Your Weak & Blocked Chakras Are Finally Opened?
Improvements can be noticed immediately and can be ongoing for months. Difficulties abound in life, for each one, we develop a coping strategy. If these difficulties persist, these coping strategies become chronic patterns, anchored in the body and psyche as defense structures.It is important to recognize the blocks we carry, find and understand their source and meaning, and develop tools to heal them.
Disclaimer: Please note that integrative treatments are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease and is not a substitute for medical care. Please consult an appropriate health care practitioner about any medical concerns that you have.


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Zorro's in mating season again and as a result has jumped against the glass a few times. He sees his reflection and thinks it's an intruder and as a result, he's ended up with a red, bruised, hopefully not inflamed nose.
Quite good to see the pinkish colour. It needs to be monitored as iguanas are prone to abscesses when they repeatedly hit/rub their noses against hard things. It's a little swollen and also deformed from the abscess he had last year. Vet says, it's not going to be normal again.
Male iguanas tend to become very aggressive in mating season, especially towards female owners. He also jumps to attack me. Which means I have to be double observant around him. Mating season comes relatively sudden and I noticed he's less interested in food (greens), but still likes his treats (raspberries, blueberries and bananas).
Here, the nose from the front. The little dot at his mouth is a piece of blueberry. They shouldn't get too much of it, but I give him fruit so he's not loosing too much weight. He stopped eating wild rocked, would only nibble at coriander and turns his (red) nose up mint. Things he usually rips out of my hands. I spay more and also try to get him to drink while doing so.
Only do this if you are an experienced keeper. They are very fast and bendy and their bites can take off your finger. He's a very big boy and has massive jaws that are extraordinarily strong.
Here a few signs to recognise iguana's mating season:
More active
Displaying more aggression
Less appetite
Jumping against the glass
Jumping at you (yes, happened, I opened the vivarium to clean and he jumped straight into my arms.)
Often even more head-bobbing with attempt to jump at you.
Following your every move.
The signs of mating season go as sudden as they come.
I've got bubble wrap and newspapers from inside the glass now. So he won't see me or his reflection. I will have less to look at, but it's better than having him back to the vet. Saves both of us stress and me the money.
I'll watch him closely and hope the swelling will go down. Up to now, no signs of an abscess, but I can only hope it stays like this.
A quick word of caution: if your iguana displays these symptoms, but won't even touch treats, or he has a swollen mouth/nose. Please consult a vet if you're unsure, it might well be that he's in pain and will need urgent treatment, often surgery to remove the abscess.
Iguanas are eating machines who can eat you alive. If they stop eating, it's serious, unless they are in mating/breeding season. (Carrying females will drink more and stop eating in their last couple of weeks, but getting bigger. They should be monitored, too, in case of laying complications.)
If you have any questions, please e-mail me or post it in the comment section, if I can help I will answer.


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NWACC Risk Philosophy
Risk is inherent in all worthy endeavors; it is indispensable to the educational process. Without facing risk, NWACC cannot achieve a resilient environment that enhances the learning experience and supports the College's educational mission. Counterbalancing the value of risk is the need to preserve assets. When institutional assets are depleted by preventable loss, our educational mission is compromised.
Our Approach is Strategic
· We address these opposing elements by managing our risks strategically.
· We insure risk when affordable.
· We transfer risk when appropriate.
· We mitigate risk when feasible.
· We accept or avoid risk when prudent.
· We tolerate risk only when necessary.
Our Standards are Ambitious
This is accomplished through a comprehensive blend of education, training, exercises, policy adoption, and technology and resource procurement. NWACC aims to meet following conditions:
· Our policies are clear, succinct and sensible.
· Our procedures are neither intrusive nor obtrusive.
· Our practices are internally consistent.
· Our approach prefers education and influence over control.
In establishing priorities we exercise considered judgment about foreseeable losses in terms of their severity, frequency, mitigation effort, and mitigation cost. While we respectfully educate the threats to our assets posed by litigation, will we be not be solely governed by fear of risk in achieving our educational vision.


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|System: PC
|Review Rating Legend
|Dev: S2Games
|1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid
|4.0 - 4.4 = Great
|Pub: S2Games
|2.0 - 2.4 = Poor
|4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
|Release: Jan. 16, 2008
|2.5 - 2.9 = Average
|5.0 = The Best
|Players: 1-32
|3.0 - 3.4 = Fair
|ESRB Rating: Teen
|3.5 - 3.9 = Good
The musical score in Savage 2 increases immersion ten fold with soothing music that builds at the beginning and transitions to heart-pounding percussion once the first players begin fighting. The music changes depending on specific events in the game. When a faction begins to spawn Hellbourne units, a dark-themed score begins while the sky turns dark red and rains ash and fire. The musical tracks themselves are so suiting to the game that players will be hesitant to run their favorite songs in the background.
The combat is what long-time fans have come to expect from Savage. Fast-paced melee, hectic charges, and long distance ranged exchanges are all ways players engage in combat. By default, melee combat is fought from a third-person perspective, allowing the player to see around and behind while ranged combat using bows, guns or magic are all in first-person. However, it is possible to switch ranged combat from first- to third-person. The combat hasn't changed much from the original, where players must time blocks and swings to keep from being stunned. If a player attacks an enemy currently blocking, he will be stunned for a short time, making him vulnerable. This isn't to say that the combat is mindless, but that it is simple to understand while requiring an amount of skill, timing, and strategy.
Despite the removal of upgraded weapons like the sniper bow, Savage 2 incorporates RPG elements by including an above-average stat-tracking system. Players will earn experience points that are persistent, allowing them to compare overall stats to other players on the player ladder. Furthermore, each match is recorded and given specific ID numbers, making it possible for players to go online and download a match's replay video, see who had the high scores, and rate the match's excitement. At the end of each match, players can rate their commander and leave a short message as well as provide "Karma" points to individual players.
Experience points and attribute points are reset after each match to ensure that a player with a ton of experience points can't join a game in progress and completely dominate. Experience points are earned by following the commander's orders, killing NPCs and enemies, repairing buildings and siege weapons, and healing and casting spells. Fast-paced combat not something you want to do all match long? If not, scouting and building are just as important and will earn you those experience points just the same. Once a player has earned enough experience points, a level is gained and more attribute points are available to place in the rather standard categories: strength, endurance, intelligence, and agility.
Despite all that Savage 2 does well, there are some minor problems. For example, poor terrain design comes into play when players are wasting time attempting to scale the smallest of rocks and getting stuck on edges can be commonplace depending on the map. For the commander, switching between building and resource management to squad control can be cumbersome, forcing the commander to click around randomly before being able to select the building icon. While most of these shortcomings can be remedied with a game update, there is also a bit of a learning curve for newcomers to the world of Newerth. Understanding the maps and game mechanics can be difficult and like most large-scale and team-oriented multiplayer games, it requires a bit of patience at first.
Unfortunately, the largest obstacle Savage 2 must overcome is a lack of exposure. With over 35,000 unique players registered, Savage 2 is growing but until it gains the popularity it deserves, one can expect to have difficulty finding popular servers. To its cause, S2Games does allow players to download a demo of the game, which is essentially a free trial, letting players play the full game for a limited time without stat tracking. Once the demo has expired, the player can choose whether to purchase an account.
Savage 2 is an action-packed multiplayer game that brings the three big genres together in an effective and fun way. It builds upon its predecessor with all new features while holding true to its overall feel and excitement. And, while it isn't a next-generation title, the game will provide all the exciting gameplay, depth of strategy, and replay value that gamers expect in today's multiplayer-only titles.
Derek Hidey
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Japanese: 遊撃警艦パトベセル~こちら首都圏上空青空署~
Type: Novel
Volumes: 1
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Status: Finished
Published: Jul 25, 2007
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FreyaThe only female member of Sleipnir, referred to as the "Spring of Life". Freya has cat-like ears on the top of her head, a fact which confuses Kazu somewhat before the match with Kogarasumaru. She also makes cat-like noises and gets angry when Kogarasumaru examines the planes, though she is berated for this by Loki. Like Loki, she carries around a sword, albeit a slightly smaller one. In the match against Kogarasumaru, it is her plane that runs out of fuel first, so she escapes by transforming her sword into some sort of special AT umbrella, allowing her to seemingly drift on the air. Freya seems to be also be able to use the umbrella as a shield, as seen when she deflects a barrage of fangs fired by Agito. Later, she's seen attempting to fend off Onigiri on her new plane. Amusingly, she even has her own fanclub, though composed mostly of overweight otakus(similar to Onigiri). After her opponent Onigiri was taken out by Ikki and Agito, Freya proceeds to join Loki on his plane. Standing beside him and over Ikki's exhausted body, she sings:
"Where did we come from? Who are we? Where are we going?" as Loki requests that Ikki answers these questions.
Later, she teams up with Loki against Ikki and Buccha, mostly acting as support. When Ikki activates his Null Wind technique, she finally falls victim to Onigiri's trick and becomes unconscious, forcing Loki to save her and forfeit the match to Kogarasumaru.
In the previous GST, she had notably much shorter hair as compared to now.
As a female member of Sleipnir, Freya is the only known Wind Queen. Her R.E.A.D. battle level is 136. In addition, as a Brain Charger, she has access to their innate abilities.
Asgard's Bifrost - Using her umbrella and some mechanism in her ATs, Freya is able to walk over the smoke trails(or even air itself), created by the planes in the battle against Kogarasumaru.
Dance of the Einherjar Sword - By rapidly twirling her umbrella above her head, Freya creates a massive, powerful tornado that can easily rip apart the plane they where fighting on in an instant.
Nibelheim Blizzard - Its abilities are unknown, but it is descibed as a trick which allows Freya to maintain her posture to maintain "Dance of the Einherjar Sword".
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This video footage shows a police surveillance operation in Chesterfield in 1935.
Filmed by officers from a first floor shop window on the market place, it went on to become the first surveillance footage ever used in a British court.
Police spent over a week filming the activities of a group of illegal street bookies in the town. In total, 39 people appeared in court with 25 of them being discharged. The other 14 either received fines or bind-overs.
The footage is courtesy of the BFI National Archive and is available on the BFI Player. To see the full film, click here.


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text: Tool are only as good as the user. A hammer can make a dog house or a castle. Same hammer, different thinking and end goal. When I am using KeywordSpy. I am looking to see a few things... Who is the competition? What are they saying to the market? How are they handling their adwords account? Are they using dynamic insert? Are they using one ad for everything? Are they geo targeting? Are they using general phrases? Are the phrases specific? What does the landing page look like? What is the offer? What is the suspected keyword conversation? What is the ad promising? What is the click promise? Are they delivering on the landing page? Are they have an idea that I have not had? Do they have an angle that I have not thought of? How can I write the ad better? Can I write a better landing page? What is the common offer in the marketplace? What can I offer that is low cost and high value based on what the competition is offering? I am looking to see how to improve on and move faster than the other guy to get to market or redefine the offer for a market that is untapped or under marketed to. Since I am not looking just to "get the keyword list", I can "see" more while looking at the data. Now after I have done that. I grab the keyword families that make the most sense targeted for my offer and do keyword level tracking on them to see if they convert against my offer. It is mechanical after than. Write copy. Words in the right order. Keep and Kill. Keep the ones that convert. Kill the ones that don't. End of short answer... **** Ok here we go****** What you have to remember is the the keyword is the start of a conversation and will do nothing until it bumps up against an offer that resonates with the concerns of the person who is typing in the keyword. This is the standard buying cycle. You can't sell until they are looking to buy. There are certain questions (read keywords) that someone will use when they have gathered all the info that they need and are ready to buy. What you are trying to find out is what offer matches a keyword wherever they are in the buying cycle. If you catch someone who is looking for information, and give them the info they want they will buy at some point maybe. That is the need for the list building. If you catch someone who is looking to buy the information *and* offer they want they will buy right now. Your offer can handle multiple concerns. It is up to you to find the highest level concern to speak to and then segment down from there. An example... Selling Gun Safes. Who makes it: Brand Model Make These people know what they are looking for. At the end of the buying cycle... I ask myself.....Can I get a list of the items to the model number. Can I dynamically insert the keyset into the ad and the landing page? Here's how I think as I dissect an offer What is it: A Gun Safe. Object? Big box. Does What? Keeps Guns in. Keeps People Out. People? Kinds of People...Male, Female, Young, Old Who owns the guns: Adult... Daddy (most likely) See the breakdown before I look at keywords. I have criteria and a conversation that I want to look into *before* I start looking around. His concern: My kids in the house. Selling Big Heavy Boxes Selling Boxes to keep guns safe. Selling Boxes to keep people safe. Selling boxes to keep small people safe. Selling boxes to keep children safe Who is going to buy this? Gun owners Gun owners who have kids Gun owners who are concerned about kids. Now I go to KeywordSpy to find out if the people that I want to sell are on the radar of the competition. If so great. How are they communicating to the market? What you need to know here is that... all you have are words. And all you can do is test your offer against the keywords to see how they interact. Using KeywordSpy Or SpyFu will not "give" you anything unless you come to the tool with your own thinking and criteria around: What is your offer Who are you looking to sell to What might be there reason for buying What are they trying to handle by buying the product or service What are the different ways or angles that a buyer would look for this item. A search is just asking a question of the search engine for information. 1,000,000 searches and no sales is very possible. Wrong keyword, Market Offer Interaction. You are looking for buying questions thus the need to track at the keyword to the event level. The needle in the haystack is the keyword. These tools give you what the competition is doing so that you don't have to start from scratch. But you have to start before you look at the competition or you will get confused and think they know something you don't. They have keywords and an offer. You will have their keywords, their offer and your thinking see if your offer works. Bear in mind that the competition can be foolish and this tells me what *not* to do in my campaigns. So look to these tools for more than the keyword list. The keywords are queries and therefore market entry points. Further, keywords are direct lines into the minds of the searcher that make up the market that you are trying to service. Again tools are only as good as the strategy, criteria and thinking of the user. - David Bullock


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Cyberpet.com has compiled a great group of articles from pet lovers, authors, verterinarialns and the like. The purpose of the articles below is to provide you with important & useful information covering a wide variety of subjects. If you are considering an addition of a Pet to you family, We Strongly Recommend you read the Finding a Pet articles and do a thorough job of research prior to making any decisions.
Dominoes, Ethics in Breeding & Showing Article
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Rent frock Repeat
Rent frock Repeat's latest location is now open in the Commerce Court Concourse, adjacent from the Compass!
Scouring the runways and showrooms of top designers for amazing frocks, Rent frock Repeat offers women the opportunity to rent designer dresses at a fraction of the cost of buying. Book a private fitting appointment today or drop by their store to browse the hottest fashion, meet their stylists and get all your questions answered! Whether you're looking for a fabulous cocktail dress or the perfect gown for a black tie event, Rent frock Repeat is your one-stop shop.


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Apple just releases iOS 6.1.2 which fixes several bugs related to Microsoft Exchange. This update contains various other fixes but nothing really noticeable just some under the hood updates that doesn't give much to the average users. However, it fixed one of the bugs used to jailbreak your iOS devices but iPhone hack developers have come up with a new solution.
This is the same evasi0n jailbreak we used before but it's now updated to version 1.2 and supports all iOS version starting fro iOS 6.0 up to iOS6.1.2.
Here are download links for evasi0n jailbreak tool version 1.4 for major operating systems:
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
Before you start make sure that all your date is in safe place and you don't risk loosing any important information. You can backup your iPhone, iPad, iPod using iTunes or iCloud.
If you have already done jailbreak using earlier version of evasi0n then you know how easy it is. Attach your iOS device via USB to your computer and wait until jailbreak tool fins your iOS device and hit "jailbreak" and wait until the process is completed. It shouldn't take more than 5 minutes. If something goes wrong restore your iOS device using iTunes and start over.
The only problem you might face is only when some additional security features are enabled so make sure you disable anything related to security before you proceed and you will be fine.
In case you are getting any errors or something just leave a comment below and we will come back to you ASAP.
Happy jailbreaking! Don't forget to say thanks by sharing these news to Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and other social networks. Thanks! 🙂


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Unity Game Expert
Budget $100 USD
I have game document and apk built using Unity 2d.
I need to covert this apk to iPhone app.
So your task is below
1. Get the resources(all images and all sounds) in apk.
2. Convert apk to iPhone app
3. some bug fix in this app(maybe 3 ~ 5 issues)
This task should be finished in 5 hours
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And yes, I am at it once again – film reviewing! And thinking aloud on how closely connected these three things are – movies, dreams and life…
I was seeing The Truman Show after a gap of over 12-13 years maybe. Not only was I aware of my new perceptions of an old movie, but happy too that some things need not change so much! Like the way I still applaud the movie and Peter Weir. Or its actor Jim Carrey, who plays a serious role unlike his routine slapstick comedies. And yes, recognising my old fave Ed Harris (who had not registered in my faculty then!)
The movie goes like this: the entire rights to Truman's life have been sold over to a broadcasting corporation even before he is born. Every thing he does is beamed to an audience the world over and beamed 24×7. The world around him, the tales around his upbringing and youth have all been staged so well that Truman is not aware that he is being stage-managed through life. Till one day, he wakes up…
Which brings us to the question that I now see central to the movie: When Truman accosts his 'creator' Harris, what the latter says is this – Well, the world outside is also full of lies and deceit. At least here you have no fear. As he points out, we believe and live in our perception of our world, what we are led to think.
How can you or I be sure we are not being stage-managed? What if everything we have believed to be real is unreal, the truth all false? What if we cannot see the invisible cameras placed around us by a creator playing with us?
Ask no questions and you can live and die happily ignorant. Ask questions and you may end up cast away in stormy seas with no helping hand. To be truly free, is that a figment of imagination? Is that not better than the cosy comfort of ignorance?
For me I prefer the exhilaration I saw on Truman's face as he sets out on a stormy sea, in what he thinks will bring him freedom from manipulation. No matter the sea ends abruptly at a blank wall of the studio.


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Current Law Students / Re: Government?« on: June 23, 2005, 11:08:49 AM »
I dont believe it matters. I would however suggest that you just keep up with current events. I am also starting Law School and have not taken any government classes, being an Info-Systems major, reading the Washington Post everyday has taught me what I know about government. A polysci book would help with government structure but if youre up on current events you probably know that stuff and just dont realize it.


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There's been a ton of talk about homophobia, gay rights, and chicken sandwiches lately–and if you don't know what I'm talking about, you might want to click here to catch up. There are a ton of opinions and people feel REALLY strongly about where they're getting their lunches these days.
That said, the most rad and real statement I've seen this week about gay rights and homophobia is from a totally amazing source: Oishi High School Battle! First of all, if you haven't seen this show on Shut Up! Cartoons, you are so majorly missing out on awesomesauce. Secondly, I love that adorbs Oishi totally gets the fact that there's nothing wrong with being gay, and nothing that gay kids need to change about themselves.
Watch and tell us if you agree in the comments!
Perez Hilton talks sex, bullying & health


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Troll Brawler
Finding miniatures for trolls and obsidimen in my Earthdawn game is difficult at times. I have a few in my gallery that I've collected but can always use more. I recently turned to the collection of Mage Knight figures that I've inherited over the years and found a few sculpts to use to supplement my collection... once they've been repainted.
The fourth image above is one of the original unpainted Troll models for comparison.
The figure's axe was built from a few bits I had laying around and a blade I sculpted from greenstuff. It's pretty basic in shape but I wanted a more primitive look so that works for me. The shoulder pad was a happy coincidence with the... horns? rocks? I'm not exactly sure what they were supposed to be on the original but they make great growths of living crystal, which Earthdawn trolls use in some of their weapons and armor. Since my last attempt I used ago-chad (fire crystal) I changed it up and went with ago-frod (ice crystal) on the brawler here.
I went with a wash and drybrush on the troll's body. I could get much smoother results from blending but chose this route for two reasons. First as a quick tabletop test piece speed was a plus - especially if I'm going to be doing a handful more of these. Secondly the I knew the dirty rough look the drybrushing would create would be far more appropriate for the rustic and brutal highland troll culture.
Slapped down on a wooden plank base made from popsickle sticks, I think the Troll Brawler makes a great Sky Raider.
- Manufacturer & Line: Mage Knight
- Year Painted: 2015
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Creating a strategy for your organization around talent starts with defining the what and how of talent for your organization. Talent can be leveraged and managed very differently from one organization to the next. So, one of the keys to doing effective work in managing talent is getting clear on exactly what talent means to your business.
To get this clarity is about discovering the answers to some key questions. Here are some examples of important questions to answer.
- Do we hire for current competence (knowledge, skills and ability) or future potential (or some specific combination)?
- What role does behavioral style play in success here?
- How does behavioral style affect our hiring decisions?
- Is our default position to promote form within, hire externally, or to hire best available, internal or external?
- When promoting from within, how much of a gap are we willing to accept if the internal talent isn't fully ready for the next role?
- What is our commitment (in time and investment) to developing talent?
- How does that commitment impact the type of talent we need to hire (ready now versus potential)?
- Are we committed to hiring top tier talent (regardless of availability or cost) or best available talent?
- How does our compensation philosophy align to support our desired talent philosophy?
- If our goal is to hire best in market talent, do we provide best in market compensation?
- If not, what is going to give (level of talent or compensation)?
- What role does organizational and cultural fit play in talent decisions?
- How do we measure for fit?
- How important is fit relative to competence?
- What role will science versus personal judgment play in our talent decisions?
These are just a few of the questions that a well-defined talent strategy would answer readily. If you do your research, you can find evidence within your organization that points towards the current status quo on these questions. Then, you can evaluate with your leadership if where you are today is where you intend to be and if it's the right place to be to achieve your business goals.
The implied questions underneath all of these questions are "How do we ensure that we have the talent to execute on our business strategy?" and "How will we measure success?" That is where it starts. The questions above shape how your organization will approach making it happen.
Talent management work can get really complicated and diluted without a framework and definition to focus efforts and measure impact.


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West Sumatra
West Sumatra province has about 49,778 sq km width, which is located between 0o 54' North Latitude and 3o 30' South Latitude and between 98o 36' and 101o 53'. The boundaries of this regency is:
North Side: Riau Province
South Side: Indian Ocean
West Side: North Sumatra Province
East Side: Jambi and Bengkulu Province
Wide Area
West Sumatra Province has 42,297.30-km2 areas. The West Sumatran coastline faces the Indian Ocean and stretches 375 km from North Sumatra province in the northwest to Bengkulu in the southeast. West Sumatra lakes include: Maninjau (99.5 km2), Singkarak (130.1 km2), Diatas (31.5 km2), Dibawah (14.0 km2), Talang (5.0 km2). West Sumatra rivers include: Kuranji, Anai, Ombilin, Suliki, Arau. The mountains & volcanoes of West Sumatra are included: Marapi (2,891 m), Sago (2,271 m), Singgalang (2,877 m), Talakmau (2,912 m), Talang (2,572 m), Tandikat (2,438 m).
The temperature of West Sumatra province has ranges between 22o C and 32o C, and the rainfall is 2,289 mm per year.
West Sumatra Province is divided among 8 regencies and 6 municipals with Padang as its capital city.
The people of this province have a strong tradition leaving their hometown to make their way of life. Indeed, West Sumatra communities (Minang) are easily found in each province of Indonesia. In 1994, the total population reached 4,265,900 people with its density amounted to 101 people per Km2. In the 1990-1994 period, the people grew at a rate 1.6% per year or in the lower level that of the population national growth amounted to 2.144% per year.
Enjoying The Great View at Langkisau Hill, West Sumatra
Langkisau peak tourism object is located at the edge of the koto Painan with a height of about 500 meters above sea level and it offers an inspiring beauty. Langkisau peak is an area of excellent Pessel which have … Continue reading
Siberut Island, The Home Of Mentawai Tribe – West Sumatra
Siberut Island Becomes part of Mentawai Islands, Siberut is the largest island at the northernmost and becomes the main important island for Mentawai People. The Mentawai tribe still maintains the lifestyle and traditions passed down from their ancestors from … Continue reading
The Old Town Sawahlunto, West Sumatra
Sawahlunto is one of provinces in Indonesia, precisely in West Sumatera, Indonesia. This town is located in 95KM Northeast of Padang and surrounded by 3 districts in West Sumatera, which is Tanah Datar, Solok and Sijunjung. Sawahlunto is divided into … Continue reading
Cingkuak Island, The Hidden Beauty On West Sumatra
Cingkuak island, with an area of ??4.5 ha, is dealing with Batu Kereta Island that located in Carocok Painan Coast region, West Sumatra. The island was the silent witness to the legacy of colonial history in the South Coast, which … Continue reading


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Every day I hear more and more about our own individual "global footprint" and I think that the media and companies like General Mills are spurring more and more concern for the government in general. If people are interested in doing their part, it's a good business tactic for companies to do the same because people become brand loyal to companies that share their beliefs.
Companies work as a copy cat sometimes, and with that being said; General Mills will lead other companies along with their greenhouse emissions cutback.
If the other companies see how they can prosper and stay on top, they will be right behind General Mills with their decisions of cutting back.
I am really sour about the food industry right now. It seems as though you literally have to grow your own food in the back yard just to get something that is truly organic. All of this genetically modified stuff is scary and gross. As far as other companies following General Mills, yes. I do feel that they will only because of popularity. Not becuase they care about the earth or humans for that matter.
Unless they see the move as being popular with consumers and that will lead to increased profits or unless the laws change and force companies to become more energy efficient, I don't see many companies following their lead. I think it's nice that they are doing it, but I don't think others will follow if it doesn't help their bottom line