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12RETECH COMPANY WEBSITE OTCMARKETS RETC 12 combines digital with real-life for a unique shopping experience.
12 brings next-gen shopping technology to retail stores. Our app gives consumers the ability to interact with products, retail stores, and social media on their mobile devices. 12 works with all retail stores and makes shopping easy and fun.
Scan products with your mobile device to view merchandise in more detail.
Buy, hold, or have products shipped to you without waiting in line.
Share your purchase experience with your friends via social media.
Get special product offers with the in-store 12 advertising screen and virtual kiosk.
12 also gathers valuable customer and product information for retailers which helps retailers increase sales, strengthen customer loyalty, and offer additional products to their customers. 12 even provides a tax-free program in certain countries to make shopping easier for tourists and reduce tax-free processing and administration costs for retailers.
12 seamlessly makes the shopping experience more fun for all types of retail stores while increasing sales and exposure by integrating the application with the stores existing inventory and shopping cart platforms.
~ COMPANY OPERATES UNDER 4 SUBSIDIARIES ~ Our subsidiaries 12 Japan Limited and 12 Europe, A.G. operate under the guidance of our main technology subsidiary 12 Hong Kong Limited. Our Micro-Brands operate under the leadership of our U.S. based subsidiary 12 Retail Corporation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~ 3 Pending Major Acquistions ~
MAJOR ACQUISITION I: 100% OF ACTIVE FASHION GROUP: TERMS: Stock-for-Stock Negotiations Are Active and Ongoing ~ 2019 For the year ended December 31, 2016, Active Fashion Group posted net revenues of $19.3 million and a proforma adjusted EBITDA after recapture of owner perks of $1.1 million.
Most of the due diligence contingencies have been satisfied and 12 Retech Corporation estimates that the acquisition should be completed before year end. Active Fashion Group already has audited financials, which were completed to PCAOB auditing standards. OCTOBER 10TH 2017 - 12RETECH (RETC) PRESS RELEASE NET IMPACT TO FY 2019: ~$20,000,000.00 ($20 Million) Revenue
MAJOR ACQUISITION II: 51% Interest in J. Peterman Company TERMS: Issuance of 1 Million Common Shares, Investment of < or = $3 Million for Growth of the the Company Negotiations Are Active and Ongoing ~ 2019 On December 01, 2017, the Company entered into a Letter of Intent ("LOI") to acquire 51% controlling interest in the J. Peterman Company, LLC, in exchange for 1 million of its common shares to be issued by the Company at closing. After closing, the Company is obligated to invest up to $3.0 million dollars into the J. Peterman Company for growth. The completion of the transaction is contingent on among other things; the resolution of J. Peterman's existing 1.0 million convertible note, completion of due diligence acceptable to the Company in its sole discretion and preparation and execution of the definitive agreements. All existing members of the J. Peterman management team will remain post acquisition. J. Peterman represented to the Company that in 2017 it produced revenue in excess of 20 million dollars. The Company may issue a press release in the future relative to this LOI if/when certain contingencies are met. DECEMBER 4TH 2017 - 12RETECH (RETC) PRESS RELEASE NET IMPACT TO FY 2019: ~$20,000,000.00 ($20 Million) Revenue --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MAJOR ACQUISITION III: 100% OF KRAZY LARRY INC: TERMS: Stock-for-Stock, Investment of < or = $500,000 for Growth of the the Company Negotiations Are Active and Ongoing ~ 2019
On December 12, 2017, the Company entered into a Letter of Intent ("LOI") to Acquire 100% of the equity interests in Krazy Larry Inc. in exchange for 4.75 million of the Company's SEC Rule 144 restricted common shares to be issued by the Company at closing. After closing The Company is obligated to invest up to $500 thousand dollars into the Krazy Larry Inc. for growth purposes. There are no other contingencies except for the normal caveats about completion of due diligence acceptable to the Company in its sole discretion, preparation and execution of the definitive agreements and the ability of Krazy Larry Inc. to pass a PCAOB audit. All existing members of the Krazy Larry Inc. management team will remain post acquisition. Krazy Larry Inc. has represented to the Company that in 2017 they reached $7.4 million in sales with approximately $1.6 million in EBITDA. On January 4, 2018, the Company has completed its due diligence and is moving forward with definitive documents. JANUARY 8TH 2018 - 12RETECH (RETC) PRESS RELEASE
NET IMPACT TO FY 2019: ~$7,400,000.00 ($7.4 Million) Revenue
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PLEASE NOTE: CEO also owns 4.5 Million Series A Preferreds (1:20 to Commons) CFO also owns 0.5 Million Series A Preferreds (1:20 to Commons)
https://www.12japan.jp/ - TOKYO, JAPAN https://www.12sconti.com/ - 12 RETECH MOBILE APP http://www.12hongkong.com - HONG KONG https://www.12retech.com - GLOBAL WEBSITE
12RETECH ~ Chronological Events ~ 2009: The first idea 2010: Incorporation of 12 Holding AG in Zurich, Switzerland and 12 Retail Ltd, in Hong Kong 2011: Development started by 12 Retail Ltd. 2011: Partnership with "The Digital Kitchen Ltd." in Hong Kong for joint development. 2012: Development of USXS (Unifying Shopping eXperience System) 2013: Test in various Hong Kong shops 2013: Patent submitted in U.S.A. and China 2014: Incorporation of 12 Hong Kong LIMITED for the Asia-Pacific operation 2015: International patent submitted in Europe and Asia 2015: Test with countertop mirror (Hong Kong) 2015: Incorporation of 12JAPAN K.K. 2015: Discussion with a major Japanese department store 2016: First complete implementation at Itoya in Tokyo, Japan 2016: Entered a Partnership with TechFirm for the distribution in Japan 2017: Company became public on OTC Markets under the symbol PINK:RETC 2018: Completed 1st Significant Acquisition - EMOTION FASHION GROUP INC 2019: Completed 2nd & 3rd Significant Acquisition - RED WIRE LLC and RUNE NYC LLC
Carson City, NV & Hong Kong, Oct. 10, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 12 Retech Corporation (OTC: RETC) announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent with EP Acquisition Vehicle Corp. to acquire 100% of the stock of Colorado Trading & Clothing Company d/b/a Active Fashion Group located in Denver, Colorado in a stock for stock transaction.
The Active Fashion Group was founded in 1998 and is the designer and manufacturer of lifestyle apparel brands for active men and women under a number of proprietary brands which are Soybu, Colorado Clothing, and Tranquility brands to name a few. The Company primarily sells through major retailers including membership-only warehouse club stores, nationally recognized retail chains, major digital retailers and others. To a lesser extent, the Company also sells through their proprietary e-commerce channels, www.soybu.com, www.coloradoclothing.com, www.activewearusaoutlet.com.
Angelo Ponzetta, 12 Retech's CEO stated, "This is a perfect acquisition and the first step in the implementation of our strategies to enhance shareholder value through revenue and earnings growth. We plan to leverage Active Fashion Group's long-term relationships with major retailers to speed up the acceptance of our cutting-edge retail technology products like the 12 Mirror, 12 Mobile App and 12 Kiosk, that will benefit retailers by making 'shopping an experience again'".
Jeff Schmitt, Active Fashion Group's CEO and Founder, said, "Angelo Ponzetta and his team are a perfect fit for us. 12 Retech will give us access to the capital and expertise we need to expand and Angelo will allow us to operate Active Fashion Group as we already know how to. All of our key employees will remain and are looking forward to the synergistic relationship between 12 Retech and ourselves. I believe in what Angelo is creating with 12 Retech and that's why I agreed to take 12 Retech stock for my stock in Active Fashion Group."
Carolyn Hadden, AFG's Chief of Staff added, "We are excited to become part of 12 Retech Corporation. 12 Retech's talented team complements our experienced staff, bringing new resources and technology that will help us expand our online sales channels and our existing retail relationships such as the Hudson Group and our co-branded Soybu boutiques among many others. By offering 12 Retech's products and technologies, we will be able to provide new and unique shopper experiences."
Angelo Ponzetta also commented, "It is exciting to know that Active Fashion Group will be the first of several planned acquisitions that we plan to operate under our newly formed 12 Retail Corporation. Because there is a great opportunity for us to expand their brands, we are currently interviewing professionals in the digital marketing industry to manage our efforts as we move forward."
~ Select Financial Information ~ For the year ended December 31, 2016, Active Fashion Group posted net revenues of $19.3 million and a proforma adjusted EBITDA after recapture of owner perks of $1.1 million.
Most of the due diligence contingencies have been satisfied and 12 Retech Corporation estimates that the acquisition should be completed before year end. Active Fashion Group already has audited financials, which were completed to PCAOB auditing standards.
SOURCE: 12 Retech Corporation
November 29, 2017 08:30 ET
Carson City, NV & Hong Kong, Nov. 29, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 12 ReTech Corporation (OTC: RETC) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary 12 Europe A.G. has signed the giant Swiss department store retailer Manor, A.G. as a pilot customer for the Company's proprietary and licensed Omni-Channel 12 Technology Suite.
The agreement with Manor A.G. begins with a pilot project to install the 12 Technology Suite at one of its flagship department stores in German-speaking Switzerland. When the Company's products demonstrate a sales lift as well as expense and cost improvements to Manor A.G., the Company will look to install the 12 Technology Suite throughout their stores.
Manor A.G. is the largest department store chain in Switzerland. They have over 60 locations and employ more than 10,000 personnel. It is estimated that they hold a larger than 60% market share for department store retail sales in Switzerland.
Angelo Ponzetta, 12 ReTech's CEO, commented, "Manor is interested in deploying several pieces of our 12 Technology Suite. First is the 12 Display that would be used inside of the Manor property to advertise products and offers that Manor wants to put in front of their customers. Second is the 12 Window, which would be used to entice shoppers into the Manor department stores. Third is the 12 Mirror with the associated 12 Mobile-App, which shoppers would use to get information about products that they are interested in and share their experience with their social media networks."
Stefan Guggisberg, 12 Europe A.G.'s CEO, stated, "Generating incremental in-store traffic and winning additional sales is of paramount importance to all retailers around the globe, and Manor A.G. is no exception. We are proud of the fact they have recognized that 12 ReTech has the technology and expertise to assist them to reach these important goals."
Mr. Ponzetta added, "The financial details of the arrangement regarding the adoption of the 12 Technology Suite by Manor A.G. has not been disclosed for competitive reasons, although I can disclose that we are being paid for our equipment, licensing and integration efforts. We look forward to our future relationship with Manor A.G. and will work towards our expansion into additional stores."
~ About Manor A.G. ~
Manor enlivens the cities of Switzerland - in Basel on the Greifengasse, in Zurich on the Bahnhofstrasse, in Geneva on the Rue Cornavin, in Baden on the Schlossbergplatz and in Locarno on the Piazza Grande. As the largest and most successful department store group in Switzerland, they welcome customers and employees to the most attractive locations in the country. Headquartered in Basel, Manor AG is the Swiss market leader in department stores with a market share of around 60 percent. The company, which is represented in all parts of the country, employs around 10,200 people and currently trains 420 apprentices. The Manor Group includes 63 department stores, 32 Manor Food Markets, and 45 restaurants. Manor AG's sales are distributed across the non-food (69%), food (27%) and restaurant (4%) segments. In total, Manor stocks over one million items from around 6,000 suppliers worldwide. Of these, around 690 are local producers who deliver seasonal and local produce to the Manor Food markets.
December 6, 2017 08:09 ET
Soybu is a registered trademark and brand of Active Fashion Group which is being acquired by 12 ReTech Corporation's subsidiary 12 Retail Corporation. The Hudson Group operates retail stores in many airports around the world including Tumi, Victoria's Secret, Fred Segal and two Soybu Boutiques. 12 ReTech Corporation and Hudson have agreed to install the 12 Technology Suite in the Soybu Boutique and one additional Hudson operated store located at Dallas's Love Field airport, to test how to build co-ordination between brands using 12's technologies. The financial details of this arrangement have not been disclosed.
Angelo Ponzetta, 12 ReTech's CEO stated, "Many people don't realize that Hudson and Dufry together operate over 2,200 stores in 64 countries around the world and are connected with many world-renowned consumer brands. By demonstrating what our Omni-Channel retail technology solution can achieve for retailers, we can make inroads into many Hudson associated consumer brands throughout the world."
Donna Murray, Senior Specialty Buyer for the Hudson Group said, "We have been looking for some new technology solutions to give our stores additional lift and 12 ReTech's Technology Suite is a very exciting solution. Thanks to our existing relationship with the Active Fashion Group this was really a no-brainer for us."
Angelo Ponzetta concluded, "Active Fashion Group's relationship with Hudson and others is one of the reasons that we are so excited about our micro-brand acquisition strategy. It gives us a strong foothold into established retailers whereby both the retailer and our shareholders can benefit."
~ About Hudson Group ~
Hudson Group, the largest travel retailer in North America, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of international travel retailer Dufry AG (DUFN) of Basel, Switzerland. Hudson Group operates over 950 Hudson, Hudson News, Hudson Booksellers, cafes, specialty retail and duty-free shops in 83 airports and transportation terminals in the United States and Canada, and operates in 24 of the top 25 airports nationally. Dufry operates over 2,200 stores in more than 60 countries and 370 locations, including airports and transportation terminals around the world.


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Post releasing a teaser image of the all-new Phantom, Rolls-Royce finally unwrapped the car at 'The Great Eight Phantoms'. Underneath the car is an all-aluminium spaceframe which is loosely related to that of its predecessor. Rolls-Royce says that it is lighter in weight and 30 per cent stiffer than before, traits that will make the new Phantom more efficient. The British luxury carmaker has also confirmed that the platform will underpin its first-ever SUV, the Cullinan, and the next generation models of the Wraith, Dawn and the Ghost. Rolls-Royce says that none of its cars, in the future, will have a monocoque construction either.
It is powered by a twin-turbo 6.75-litre V12 engine that produces 571PS of power and 900Nm of torque. The engine is turned to deliver all of its torque at revs as low as 1,700. The eight-speed auto does its job well and although the Phantom VIII weighs over 2.5-tonnes, it can hit 100kmph in 5.3 seconds.
The list of creature comforts is endless. It includes alertness assistant, a 4-camera system with panoramic view, all-round visibility with helicopter view, night vision and vision assist and active cruise control. The list continues with collision and pedestrian warning, cross-traffic warning, lane departure and lane change warning, 7x3 high-resolution heads-up display and a WiFi hotspot.
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Musings on a Comic
by Ian on Jun.01, 2009, under Comics
Also, just in case you are curious, here is a look at where I work on my comics. I haven't really wanted to invest any money into it, since I was already pouring so much sweat equity into it. So I use sub-par materials, and then utilizing the magic of the clone-stamp tool, and the auto correction tools in Photoshop, I make it look like I have some idea what I am doing… Which I don't. the only art class I have taken was in 8th grade, and while I learned a lot in that class, I am still mostly self-taught, so if you have any suggestions, comments, or criticisms about my comic, r the rest of my blog just post away!
Lastly, I thought I would share with you my further attempt at making a good omelet. I have the combinations of vegetables, cheeses and spices down… I just can't figure out a technique to cook it using the dishes I have available. Anyone know how to make omelets in a skillet? I can tell you in the oven is not the way! (At least I haven't found a proper in oven method yet… *plots*)
It's Getting There
by Ian on May.31, 2009, under Announcements, Comics
You may or may not have noticed the comic link up at the top of the page. I started an online comic based on a game I am working on a couple weeks ago. So far I only have 2 pages up, but I should have the third up on Monday. It is a little unusual; it has no words in it at all. No dialog. No sound effects. No text. This makes it quite a challenge to write, albeit a fun one. I feel that comics are a primarily visual medium, and I want to see how much I can convey purely through images. I want the "reader" to imagine his or her own dialog and sound effects. Hopefully it goes well, right now it is too early to tell.
While I primarily want to create an entertaining, humorous comic, I have some auxiliary goals with this comic as well, including:
- Enhance my technical skills: perspective, pacing, shading, inking, etc.
- Become a better story teller.
- Be able to draw consistently on a schedule.
Hopefully you enjoy You Just Lost The Comic. I am having a lot of fun making it. Also, I am still on track to get my semi-serious Sci-fi comic up by mid-August, so get ready for that. lol
Not Another Project!
by Ian on May.13, 2009, under Projects
I have been swamped by life, and I have been uninspired to do more coding… so the game has kinda stalled. Well, my mind has kept going, so I have decided to start writing out an idea I have for a sci-fi comic that I have been mulling about in my head. I am only in the perliminary research and brainstorming stages, but I am really excited about some of the material I have generated. If things keep going well with it, I should have finished pages by the end of the summer that I can start posting online!
Sci-fi is fun. I come up with fantastical ideas, and then brainstorm ways to ground them in real world technologies. Several are of course unbuildable (at least for now). I do not hold the pretext that I am a skilled writer, I just hope I can stumble across something that at least a few people will enjoy reading.
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The free vintage pattern from my collection is called: "Mardi Gras" Afghan. It is a simple block afghan that goes together to create a cute color block design with star like inserts. I really like this one. You may not realize it by looking at it, but it is a fairly versatile design.
How about dark blue for the background, light blue for the pink and yellow for the star-like inserts to make it look like the night sky. Add snowflake appliques to the light blue and you have a winter wonderland afgahn!


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Written in 1836-7, left incomplete at the death of its author, this short play has proven to be influential beyond its apparent modesty. Published in 1874 and first performed in 1913, "Woyzeck" is fresh, contemporary, problematic, challenging, universal and a powerful piece of theatre. Its fragmentary form and basis on real murder cases anticipates the documentary theatre of Piscator (and Brecht). The work of Piscator in 1920-30s Berlin anticipates such contemporary works as "The Laramie Project" and "Tot Mum" by Steven Soderbergh. "Tot Mum" uses verbatim transcripts and multi-media to present the story of a pending murder trial in the form of a CNN interview.
In documentary theatre, social issues are explored emphasising factual information over aesthetic considerations. "Woyzeck" is based on the murder by Johann Christian Woyzeck of his partner Johanna Christiane Woost in Leipzig in 1821. Woyzeck was found guilty but the sentence of death was not carried out for years as the court was not satisfied and deliberated over whether Woyzeck was in charge of his mental faculties at the time of the murder. In the age when people were shipped to Australia for the term of their natural life for stealing a loaf of bread, the court in Leipzig shows remarkable modern compassion and understanding making the case extraordinary in the context of German social justice in the post Napoleonic age. This is probably what attracted Buchner to the story. Buchner was a revolutionary medical student with strong views on social justice.
"Woyzeck" the play lends itself to multiple interpretation. At the heart of the work is Buchner's dispassionate presentation of the "hero" as the most sensitive, aware, reflective, loving and ultimately brutal character in the play. The play asks us to confront the situation of a man driven to commit murder. Is it because he is mad, driven mad by circumstance and jealousy or the criminally insane experiments of the Doctor (foreshadowing that other great criminal Dr Josef Mengele)? Or is he an avenging angel? A class warrior? Or simply a psychopath? In today's post truth/fake news/alternate fact environment "Woyzeck" offers no real answers other than it was ever thus.
The choice of Old Government House in Parramatta, a building contemporary to the events and writing of "Woyzeck", as the architectural platform for your stage design is deliberate. In order to interpret the play we must confront the past to make sense of the present.


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Wu Style Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that cultivates internal energy while offering health benefits of increased energy, better circulation, flexibility, balance, and body awareness.
The Wu Style form of Tai Chi emphasizes beginning all movement from the internal core rather than from the external parts of the body. It is often referred to as meditation in motion because internal discipline is essential to effective practice.
The Wu Style practiced at Nibukikan is lead by Lin-Yi Maslin, daughter of Grand Master Young Wabu, who learned from the legendary Tai Chi Master Wu Chien Chuan in Hong Kong in the late 1930s and early 1940s.
Grand Master Young Wabu passed away on April 18, 2005 at age of 101 in Rochester, NY, but his legacy continues through the teaching of his daughters, Lin-Yi and Sonia.
A more detailed biography of Grand Master Young Wabu is available here.
Beginning Tai Chi classes at Nibukikan are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. Advanced classes are held on Fridays from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. The beginning class is always accepting of new students, and we invite anyone interested to visit a class and ask questions.
The cost of attending Tai Chi is $60 a month. We accept checks, cash, and major credit cards.
If you have any questions about Tai Chi, contact Austin at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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CFD Trading Examples – How CFDs Work
CFD Example: Buying Vodafone
Assume you want to buy 1000 Vodafone CFDs and the exchange price stands at 214.9-215.0p. Your CFD position will be opened at the upper price of 215.0p. The full contract value of this position is 1000 x 215.0p or £2150, but to open the contract you need only put down a margin deposit.
Your commission to open this position will be 0.1% x £2150 = £2.15.
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While your position is open we will adjust your account for overnight financing and any dividends should Vodafone go ex-dividend. (For more information on these adjustments see CFD Trading Costs.)
Suppose a fortnight later Vodafone shares have risen steadily and the market price now stands at 233.3-233.4p. You can now close your CFD position by selling at the bid price of 233.3p. Your commission to close this position will be 0.1% x £2333 = £2.33.
To calculate your net profit you should add or subtract any overnight financing and dividend adjustments, and subtract your total commission paid.
CFD Example: Selling Wall Street
Suppose you want to go short of Wall Street. Our quote for the cash index has a minimum dealing spread of 1.6 points and might be 22263.0-22264.6. This means that you can sell at 19763.0, the lower end of our quote. One CFD contract on Wall Street is worth $1 per index point. You want to risk $3 per point so you sell three CFD contracts at 22263.0.
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Assume our Wall Street price falls to 22137.4-22139.0 and you decide to close your CFD position by buying at the ask price. On indices there is no commission to pay as our charge is incorporated in the spread. To calculate your net profit you should also add or subtract your accumulated overnight financing and any dividend adjustments. For examples of how overnight financing is calculated please see the FAQs.
Next steps
For more detail on margin calculations, and further examples, visit our FAQs. You can discover more about CFD trading in several ways:
- Weigh up the Benefits and Risks of CFD trading in full
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Anyone else feel like E3 was a big old load of average this year? For me the whole shebang felt like I was offered the World's best hot dog and was only given the bun. Bread's ok, but I think we all want piping hot sausage meat. And yet in the very first, very worst, show this year EA gave us a little glimpse of BioWare's new IP Anthem. There was nothing in that teaser, but nice visuals and there was a promise of a full trailer the next day, when Microsoft had their turn.
The next day Microsoft rolled out their pitch for our hearts and minds, which was excellent, learning as they obviously have from Sony's past couple of years in that they showed a lot of trailers and only slowed down to talk when it was a massive title, when they would go more in depth. This left them in the envious position of only making us look at the escher inspired, giant Ikea storage cabinet that made up their set only three or four times during their presentation. The last time they concentrated on a game was Anthem I'm going to link the whole thing below. If you haven't seen it, please watch it.
I'm going to get the obvious parallels out of the way first. Looks like Destiny if Bungie had a Tony Stark crush, right? Well, there is nothing wrong with that. You know what's cool? Iron man is cool. Even Iron Man 2 has that fight at the end! Iron Man is so fucking cool that he fucked She-Hulk and she's a lawyer AND a hulk. Can you do that? Of course you can't. Anthem won't let you either, but at least you can wear the suits. It seems like you can have several suits that you can spec out in different ways and that all come with unique abilities. So far, so Warframe. However the fact that this game takes it cues from Destiny, though, is by far the coolest thing about it.
Destiny is my favourite game, I make no bones about it. Until I played Destiny I didn't even enjoy FPS that much, but I do love an RPG grind and that's what Destiny is. In many ways the last three years of Destiny have been about Bungie's struggle to balance that grind between fiendish and machiavellian, but they seem to have the balance right now and a lot of people love it. It's weekly reset has become an actual hobby for many and is the word used most often by Bungie employees when describing the game. Hell, there are aspects of Destiny, moments I've had in it that no other game has come close to. The friends I've made there will probably be waiting for me to boot up Anthem and I can't wait to see them there.
Did you see how slightly Claymation the bigger creatures are? That reminded me of Ray Harryhausen's sublime effects for Sinbad and Jason and the Argonauts. The ease of movement in the clip? The transition from air to water? And above all, the way your fireteam just join you in mission? I know I'm going to soar through those skies, bringing armoured fury to those that stand in our way. I have no doubt that the same hardy Guardians I stood with at the entrance to the Vault of Glass and who cut through two Throne Worlds with me will be there with me, killing shit and earning loot. Because that's why we're there, loot and Mayhem. Anthem promises lots of both.


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The Sims 3: Ambitions
Yep, it's another Sims 3 expansion. Do you really need any more furniture?
So, I am assuming that you have all heard of the Sims? Now in its third incarnation (not including the unsuccessful online game), allowing the player to create their very own Avatar that lives and functions within a virtual world based loosely upon the world in which we live. Sims 3 has been around for about a year now and every six months or so a new expansion pack seems to be added to the game, not including the intermittent item packs which add only items to the buy and build modes. The last Sims expansion saw our little people going off around the world, visiting some well known locations and exploring for treasure. This time around we are looking more closely at their work life.
Ambitions is not about adding new stuff to your Sims 3 inventories. This time around, the effects of this expansion can be felt in a much more game changing way.
Basically, amongst some other stuff added to the game, the player now has the option of taking on a profession, rather than just a career. Do not fear, the careers are still there and the player can still enjoy watching their Sim depart for work every day and return with a paycheck. But with a profession, the player can now follow their Sim to work and actively interfere in their daily tasks.
There are six professions on offer: Architectual Designer, Doctor, Firefighter, Ghost Hunter, Private Investigator and Stylist. Upon choosing a profession, the player may then follow their Sim to work and actually participate in the daily grind. Go out and fight fires, capture ghosts, explore your artistic side by tattooing Sims or even enter the buy mode and get some new furniture for a customer. Although only six professions are currently available, the options within those six really expand the game quite substantially.
How the player deals with the new found responsibilities of work is entirely up to them. If you just can't be bothered to put out that fire, just let the house burn and gather your marshmallows. Or maybe you would prefer to nip into the burning building and pocket some goodies before getting out. You now have the option to mess with your Sims work life as much as you mess with their regular life.
The only fault that I really have with this expansion, beyond the fact that it could contain more stuff, is that there is not a lot of explanation when the player begins there chosen career. Sims veterans will quickly work it all out, but for the casual player there may be a period of chaos as the player tries to work out what the hell they are supposed to do.
Of course there are the usual extras in this expansion, such as new items to buy, some new traits and lifetime wishes with which to embellish your Sims, and the inclusion of some rather cool hobbies, sculpting and inventing, which allow the Sim to create either decorative or functional items.
But the main draw of Ambitions are the new professions. They change the way the game is played, no longer having to wave goodbye to your Sim and fast forward time until they return. This is no bundle of new items for your Sims game, but a change to the Sims 3 mechanic, providing more control and more fun to Sims enthusiasts. Players themselves should decide whether or not it is worth the money and I would guess that comes down to how much they play the game. For me though, all new content is good content and worthwhile. This package extends the game and thus provides good value for money.


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Christmas Cookie Gift Stand
Last-minute gift-giving quickie!
A fun way to display and present a gift of baked goods.
You can find the simple tutorial here.
Last-minute gift-giving quickie!
A fun way to display and present a gift of baked goods.
You can find the simple tutorial here.
So, it's a few days before Christmas and I'm cleaning the house, wrapping the last of the gifts and baking, but…I still had one more project that I wanted to try. It wasn't a must, so if it didn't turn out it wouldn't be the end of the world. That fact was good to keep in mind, because (like most things) I was totally winging it.
I made personalized ornaments using ordinary glass ball Christmas ornaments, some alphabet stamps and a little paint. I think they turned out pretty good. I plan to use them as place markers for Christmas dinner.
Earlier in the year I had found a minature set of alphabet stamps at Walmart. They were super cheap, so I just couldn't pass them up.
I started by stamping a name on the ball. I was in a hurry, so I I decided to stagger the letters. That eliminated the need for measuring.
Using a wooden skewer, I painted a white snowflake. I dotted the center using the blunt end of the skewer, then pulled out the spikes using the pointed end of the skewer.
To fill in the rest of the ornament, I used the blunt end of the skewer and painted white dots randomly around the ball.
After I had paint on the ball I was stuck with a problem. I couldn't set it down to dry. Problem solved. I attached a wire ornament hanger to the ball and hung it on our Christmas tree to dry.
Lastly, I finished the ornaments with bows on the hangers.
Not including drying time, each ornament took about five minutes to complete.
Do ya need a quickie gift for Christmas? Something for the person who has everything?
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This tutorial was just published. I wasn't sure if it would be published for Christmas or not, so I didn't focus on Christmas in the article.
I've had a lot of visitors searching for my salt shaker angel ornament tutorial since I posted about working on it a few weeks ago. Yippee, it has now officially been posted. You can find the tutorial link here.
It is quick, easy and a real best seller for craft shows. I have one left only because I saved one at home. Seriously, after gluing the heads, I finished 20 of them in an evening.
****Two weeks before Christmas and all through the house,
Scents and sights of the season filled the rooms and pleased the spouse.
The stockings were hung on the buffet with care.
Oh well, no fireplace! I will not despair.
Above the entertainment center was festooned with charm. With no mantel, it couldn't do any harm.
The snowman decor was stuffed into a birdcage, and I was writing my Christmas lists as another year turned a page.***
Yep, that's all I got for that parody. I have been thinking about these two weeks remaining before Christmas though. There is so much to accomplish in a short amount of time. I can happily say I am miles ahead of where I was a week ago. The decorations are mostly complete and the pile of baked goodies is making me very happy.
But, all is not calm. I still have masses of Christmas shopping to do and Christmas gifts I really want to craft. So…in keeping myself on track, I am posting a few of my Christmas tutorial links. They are, of course, frugal and fast, as I know everybody is in need of quick, inexpensive holiday ideas.
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The Victorian Gold & Enamel Bangle
The Victorian Gold & Enamel Bangle
Metal: 15K Gold
Stone: Enamel
Size: 6.5" circumference
Era: 1890
As lovers of Greek mythology, it is only fitting that this beautiful Enamel and Gold Bracelet carries the symbol of the most infamous mythological lovers of all time; Cupid and Psyche. Cupid, a Greek God (known for stealing hearts), and Psyche a beautiful mortal princess fell deeply in love, however Psyche was put to the test by Cupid's mommy dearest, Venus, Goddess of Love, to prove her godliness potential. Psyche, of course, passed with flying colors, was made an immortal Goddess, and went down as the boss queen of over coming the everlasting love struggle.
Psyche is the Greek word for butterfly, and was used in symbolism throughout the Victorian era to represent the soul and as a love symbol in a piece of jewelry. The delicate flowers and vines, symbolizing fidelity and honor, that flow elegantly down the sides of this bracelet reinforces those "shot through the heart and you're to late" vibes, in a good way of course.


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Sioux Falls Brewing and Malting Company advertisement. The prominent text reads: Sioux Falls Brewing and Malting Company; Established in 1875; Blue Label and Special Brew; Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The two columns of finer text discusses the qualities and production of the facility, as well as, invites U. C. T. members to come and tour the facilities. Alternative title from text inscribed on slide frame.
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An Outline Of American HistoryReviewing: American Embassy An Outline Of American History | Rating:
The book is not for sale, which means you can't find it in the market. In fact, it's printed by the American Embassy to tell the world about the history of the United States.
The book is included in a series. There are also "a brief outline of the American Goverment", a brief outline of the American Geography" and so on.
Actually, the language in the book is simple but profound. And surely it is brief. Most importantly, it is billingual because the book is for foregners to read. So everyone could finish the book in a week's time if he is about to read the book seriously. Once finished the book, a reader would gain a brief knowledge about the history of the United States.
Indeed, the book has some disadvantages. The biggest one is that the book is not up-to-date. It ends with Ronaldo Reagan elected in 1980. That must disappoints readers who are eager to know what happened after Reagan took over the government and Clinton and Bush.


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Eight Mery engines line up for running at Roland Morrison's shop in Benton City, Wash. Ten Merys were on hand, but two were still in process and didn't run.
On May 15-18, 2003, a group of model engine builders flocked to Benton City, Wash., to the home of Morrison & Martin Engine Works, originators of castings for the quarter-scale 1895 Mery Explosive model engine. With 10 Merys on display (eight running and two under construction), the meet represented the largest number ever of Mery models gathered for display at one time in one place. The 18 model enthusiasts brought other engines as well, for a grand total of 50 model engines on hand.
Modeling Tour
Roland Morrison, the driving force behind the creation of the scale Mery, arranged a tour of Western Sintering, a powdered metal stamping facility in Richland, Wash., on Friday morning. Unfortunately, only eight of the 18 model builders arrived in time to make the tour, and those who didn't get there in time missed a great opportunity to learn about current metal stamping technology.
Western Sintering starts the process with a very fine powder of sharp-edged particles, produced by spraying molten metal into a water bath. This can be steel, stainless steel, brass or aluminum. It is then mixed to product specifications with different alloying agents and compressed in a steel die with up to 60 tons of pressure to form completely finished parts.
Jeff Wood, vice president of Western Sintering, took the eight model builders on a four-hour, detailed tour of the stamping, heat treating and machining facilities while in full production. The tour also included a viewing of full-size steam engines owned by company president Mike Rector.
A dramatic demonstration of the process came when Jeff picked up a freshly pressed part that looked like polished steel - and broke it with his hands. It was a fascinating demonstration, and certainly got everyone to listen attentively to the discussion of the heat treatment used to bond the metal powder together after the initial pressing.
The sintering furnace is in continuous operation, and the operation is precisely controlled to bond the metal and fill with a copper alloy if desired. It is all done under a cover of hydrogen gas so the parts come out sparkling clean.
All sorts of high quality parts are made at this plant, from bevel gears for weed eater heads to locking hubs used on four-wheel-drive trucks. While small production runs can be done, the quantity of pressings made needs to be great enough to amortize the cost of the die or dies used for the process.
Following the tour of the stamping facility, the group went to the Port of Hanford to view the Lamson 600-ton Ringer crane. This is the largest crane in the Northwest and is used to unload heavy reactor components from barges. They also viewed some of the heavy trucks used to move the offloaded components. One trailer had 44 axles with eight wheels on each axle.
The model builders then went to Dale Petty's shop near Pasco, Wash., to see the 1916 Galloway tractor Dale has almost completely restored. Dale started the Galloway, and the big inline four-cylinder engine sounded great. Everyone ended up back at Morrison Engine Shop, and that evening we went to Sean McKenna's blacksmith shop to watch a real demonstration of metal spinning.
On Saturday, Orrin Iseminger gave an impressive demonstration of rust removal using DC current, Marvin Hedberg gave a demonstration on preparing 'lost wax' patterns (and another on proper use of a Deckel 'SO' single-lip cutter/grinder) and Roland displayed his 1913 Model T roadster and his 1915 Big Bull tractor. Marvin and Roland are currently engaged in producing castings for a quarter-scale Kansas City Hay Press Lightning engine model.
This was a private, by invitation only event to which a few lucky people interested in engines and model making were invited. It was a great treat, and a wonderful weekend for those lucky enough to attend.
Contact engine enthusiast Carl Carlsen at: firstname.lastname@example.com
More on Mery model engines can be found at: www.morrisonandmartin.com
Mery Engines Down Under
Mery engines in Australia: It took Reg Ingold nine weeks to build the two engines shown here, a testimony either to his complete dedication or maybe just to having too much time on his hands!
At least two scale Mery engines have gone international. Aussie Reg Ingold has a particular fancy for scale engines, and he recently completed two of the scale Mery engines, one of which will make the trip back to the U.S. for delivery to its new owner when Reg comes for this year's Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Association Show in Portland, lnd. Reg built the second engine as a favor for a friend in the U.S.
Reg says it took him about nine weeks from the time the castings arrived to produce what you see here. 'It's a good thing I'm on a seven day weekend,' Reg says of the project.
Anyone interested in scale engines would do well to check out Reg's Web site www.oldengine.org/members/randmingold and take a look at some of the other excellent engines he's built over the last few years.
Contact engine enthusiast Reg Ingold at: 37 Seaham St., Holmesville 2286, NSW Australia, or e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com


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Come and express your views about the cuts at the next mini forum
Carers Hub Lambeth Mini Forum
11am to1pm, Woodlawns Centre, 16 Leigham Court Road, SW16 2PJ
As you will be aware, Lambeth Council are having to make cuts in the next financial year. We have to make sure that they hear what is important for carers.
This is an opportunity for carers to give their views.
Details and questions will be collated and sent to the council.
There will be a follow up meeting with Jim Dickson on 8th December.
Please come along and bring any other carers you know.
Call 020 7642 0038 to book your place.
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|Posted: November 20, 2008
Nanoparticle targets cancer with siRNA
|(Nanowerk News) Research has shown that a particular receptor for the blood protein thrombin is overexpressed by highly metastatic melanoma cells. When activated, this receptor triggers a wide range of biochemical changes that increase the metastatic activity of melanoma cells. To prevent those biochemical changes from occurring, a team of investigators at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center has developed a small interfering RNA (siRNA) agent designed to prevent melanoma cells from making this receptor, which is known as PAR-1, and used a lipid-based nanoparticle to deliver this agent to melanoma cells.
|Reporting its findings in the journal Cancer Research, a team of investigators led by Menashe Bar-Eli, Ph.D., Anil Sood, M.D., and Gabriel Lopez-Berestein, M.D., describes its work in designing a neutral liposome nanoparticle to carry its siRNA agent to melanoma cells ("Targeting melanoma growth and metastasis with systemic delivery of liposome-incorporated protease-activated receptor-1 small interfering RNA"). Unlike viruses and positively charged liposomes that other investigators have used to deliver siRNA in animal models, the investigators reasoned that neutral liposomes would produce far few adverse reactions while escaping elimination from the body by macrophages.
|Using this formulation to treat mice with melanoma, the researchers demonstrated that the nanoparticle was taken up by the tumors and that PAR-1 production dropped dramatically. As a result, twice-weekly injections of this formulation significantly inhibited melanoma growth and dramatically reduced the incidence of metastasis as measured by the number of metastatic lesions in the animals lungs. The researchers also noted that the PAR-1 siRNA was able to significantly reduce the amount of tumor-triggered angiogenesis in the treated animals.
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Motorola Xoom Family Edition announced, will be available at Best Buy on October 16 for $379
Motorola has announced a new Android-powered tablet today. The Xoom Family Edition, for that's what it's called, isn't an entirely new device however. It's basically the a Wi-Fi-only Xoom with half the storage and some kid-specific apps and tweaks. That said, Motorola is careful not to position it as a device solely intended for kids, highlighting that the tablet is ready for more serious, grown up stuff as well. Hence, Family Edition.
Still, the biggest advantage that the Xoom Family Edition has isn't in its specs, or its kid-specific additions. It's the price. The Xoom Family Edition is set to become available at Best Buy (which will sell it exclusively) this Sunday, on October 16, for just $379. That's a pretty good price for a 10.1-inch Honeycomb tablet, especially considering that the original Xoom was way overpriced for the first few months of its shelf life.
So, the Motorola Xoom Family Edition has a dual-core 1 GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal storage space, a 5 MP autofocus rear camera with LED flash and 720p HD video recording, and a 10.1-inch 1280×800 IPS touchscreen. The tablet runs Android 3.1 Honeycomb, and comes with $40 worth of apps preinstalled. Alongside those you can find Zoodles, the Kid Mode app, Motorola's MotoPrint and MotoPack, Quickoffice, Asphalt 6, and SIM City Deluxe.
While being nowhere near Amazon's Kindle Fire in terms of pricing, the Xoom Family Edition represents a nice little shift in Motorola's pricing strategy for tablets. Yet that may not last long, since the $379 launch price is touted as being a "limited time value price". So if you'd like to get one of these, perhaps you should act fast.Similar Posts:
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In Search of the Castaways; or Captain Grant's Children/Chapter XVIII
LAKE SALINAS ends the string of lagoons connected with the Sierras Ventana and Guamini. Numerous expeditions were formerly made there from Buenos Ayres, to collect the salt deposited on its banks, as the waters contain great quantities of chloride of sodium.
But when Thalcave spoke of the lake as supplying drinkable water he was thinking of the RIOS of fresh water which run into it. Those streams, however, were all dried up also; the burning sun had drunk up every thing liquid, and the consternation of the travelers may be imagined at the discovery.
Some action must be taken immediately, however; for what little water still remained was almost bad, and could not quench thirst. Hunger and fatigue were forgotten in the face of this imperious necessity. A sort of leather tent, called a ROUKAH, which had been left by the natives, afforded the party a temporary resting-place, and the weary horses stretched themselves along the muddy banks, and tried to browse on the marine plants and dry reeds they found there-- nauseous to the taste as they must have been.
As soon as the whole party were ensconced in the ROUKAH, Paganel asked Thalcave what he thought was best to be done. A rapid conversation followed, a few words of which were intelligible to Glenarvan. Thalcave spoke calmly, but the lively Frenchman gesticulated enough for both. After a little, Thalcave sat silent and folded his arms.
"What does he say?" asked Glenarvan. "I fancied he was advising us to separate."
"Yes, into two parties. Those of us whose horses are so done out with fatigue and thirst that they can scarcely drag one leg after the other, are to continue the route as they best can, while the others, whose steeds are fresher, are to push on in advance toward the river Guamini, which throws itself into Lake San Lucas about thirty-one miles off. If there should be water enough in the river, they are to wait on the banks till their companions reach them; but should it be dried up, they will hasten back and spare them a useless journey."
"And what will we do then?" asked Austin.
"Then we shall have to make up our minds to go seventy-two miles south, as far as the commencement of the Sierra Ventana, where rivers abound."
"It is wise counsel, and we will act upon it without loss of time. My horse is in tolerable good trim, and I volunteer to accompany Thalcave."
"Oh, my Lord, take me," said Robert, as if it were a question of some pleasure party.
"But would you be able for it, my boy?"
"Oh, I have a fine beast, which just wants to have a gallop. Please, my Lord, to take me."
"Come, then, my boy," said Glenarvan, delighted not to leave Robert behind. "If we three don't manage to find out fresh water somewhere," he added, "we must be very stupid."
"Well, well, and what about me?" said Paganel.
"Oh, my dear Paganel, you must stay with the reserve corps," replied the Major. "You are too well acquainted with the 37th parallel and the river Guamini and the whole Pampas for us to let you go. Neither Mulrady, nor Wilson, nor myself would be able to rejoin Thalcave at the given rendezvous, but we will put ourselves under the banner of the brave Jacques Paganel with perfect confidence."
"I resign myself," said the geographer, much flattered at having supreme command.
"But mind, Paganel, no distractions," added the Major. "Don't you take us to the wrong place--to the borders of the Pacific, for instance."
"Oh, you insufferable Major; it would serve you right," replied Paganel, laughing. "But how will you manage to understand what Thalcave says, Glenarvan?" he continued.
"I suppose," replied Glenarvan, "the Patagonian and I won't have much to talk about; besides, I know a few Spanish words, and, at a pinch, I should not fear either making him understand me, or my understanding him."
"Go, then, my worthy friend," said Paganel.
"We'll have supper first," rejoined Glenarvan, "and then sleep, if we can, till it is starting time."
The supper was not very reviving without drink of any kind, and they tried to make up for the lack of it by a good sleep. But Paganel dreamed of water all night, of torrents and cascades, and rivers and ponds, and streams and brooks--in fact, he had a complete nightmare.
Next morning, at six o'clock, the horses of Thalcave, Glenarvan and Robert were got ready. Their last ration of water was given them, and drunk with more avidity than satisfaction, for it was filthy, disgusting stuff. The three travelers then jumped into their saddles, and set off, shouting "_Au revoir!_" to their companions.
"Don't come back whatever you do," called Paganel after them.
The _Desertio de las Salinas_, which they had to traverse, is a dry plain, covered with stunted trees not above ten feet high, and small mimosas, which the Indians call _curra-mammel;_ and JUMES, a bushy shrub, rich in soda. Here and there large spaces were covered with salt, which sparkled in the sunlight with astonishing brilliancy. These might easily have been taken for sheets of ice, had not the intense heat forbidden the illusion; and the contrast these dazzling white sheets presented to the dry, burned-up ground gave the desert a most peculiar character. Eighty miles south, on the contrary, the Sierra Ventana, toward which the travelers might possibly have to betake themselves should the Guamini disappoint their hopes, the landscape was totally different. There the fertility is splendid; the pasturage is incomparable. Unfortunately, to reach them would necessitate a march of one hundred and thirty miles south; and this was why Thalcave thought it best to go first to Guamini, as it was not only much nearer, but also on the direct line of route.
The three horses went forward might and main, as if instinctively knowing whither they were bound. Thaouka especially displayed a courage that neither fatigue nor hunger could damp. He bounded like a bird over the dried-up CANADAS and the bushes of CURRA-MAMMEL, his loud, joyous neighing seeming to bode success to the search. The horses of Glenarvan and Robert, though not so light-footed, felt the spur of his example, and followed him bravely. Thalcave inspirited his companions as much as Thaouka did his four-footed brethren. He sat motionless in the saddle, but often turned his head to look at Robert, and ever and anon gave him a shout of encouragement and approval, as he saw how well he rode. Certainly the boy deserved praise, for he was fast becoming an excellent cavalier.
"Bravo! Robert," said Glenarvan. "Thalcave is evidently congratulating you, my boy, and paying you compliments."
"What for, my Lord?"
"For your good horsemanship."
"I can hold firm on, that's all," replied Robert blushing with pleasure at such an encomium.
"That is the principal thing, Robert; but you are too modest. I tell you that some day you will turn out an accomplished horseman."
"What would papa say to that?" said Robert, laughing. "He wants me to be a sailor."
"The one won't hinder the other. If all cavaliers wouldn't make good sailors, there is no reason why all sailors should not make good horsemen. To keep one's footing on the yards must teach a man to hold on firm; and as to managing the reins, and making a horse go through all sorts of movements, that's easily acquired. Indeed, it comes naturally."
"Poor father," said Robert; "how he will thank you for saving his life."
"You love him very much, Robert?"
"Yes, my Lord, dearly. He was so good to me and my sister. We were his only thought: and whenever he came home from his voyages, we were sure of some SOUVENIR from all the places he had been to; and, better still, of loving words and caresses. Ah! if you knew him you would love him, too. Mary is most like him. He has a soft voice, like hers. That's strange for a sailor, isn't it?"
"Yes, Robert, very strange."
"I see him still," the boy went on, as if speaking to himself. "Good, brave papa. He put me to sleep on his knee, crooning an old Scotch ballad about the lochs of our country. The time sometimes comes back to me, but very confused like. So it does to Mary, too. Ah, my Lord, how we loved him. Well, I do think one needs to be little to love one's father like that."
"Yes, and to be grown up, my child, to venerate him," replied Glenarvan, deeply touched by the boy's genuine affection.
During this conversation the horses had been slackening speed, and were only walking now.
"You will find him?" said Robert again, after a few minutes' silence.
"Yes, we'll find him," was Glenarvan's reply, "Thalcave has set us on the track, and I have great confidence in him."
"Thalcave is a brave Indian, isn't he?" said the boy.
"That indeed he is."
"Do you know something, my Lord?"
"What is it, and then I will tell you?"
"That all the people you have with you are brave. Lady Helena, whom I love so, and the Major, with his calm manner, and Captain Mangles, and Monsieur Paganel, and all the sailors on the DUNCAN. How courageous and devoted they are."
"Yes, my boy, I know that," replied Glenarvan.
"And do you know that you are the best of all."
"No, most certainly I don't know that."
"Well, it is time you did, my Lord," said the boy, seizing his lordship's hand, and covering it with kisses.
Glenarvan shook his head, but said no more, as a gesture from Thalcave made them spur on their horses and hurry forward.
But it was soon evident that, with the exception of Thaouka, the wearied animals could not go quicker than a walking pace. At noon they were obliged to let them rest for an hour. They could not go on at all, and refused to eat the ALFAFARES, a poor, burnt-up sort of lucerne that grew there.
Glenarvan began to be uneasy. Tokens of sterility were not the least on the decrease, and the want of water might involve serious calamities. Thalcave said nothing, thinking probably, that it would be time enough to despair if the Guamini should be dried up--if, indeed, the heart of an Indian can ever despair.
Spur and whip had both to be employed to induce the poor animals to resume the route, and then they only crept along, for their strength was gone.
Thaouka, indeed, could have galloped swiftly enough, and reached the RIO in a few hours, but Thalcave would not leave his companions behind, alone in the midst of a desert.
It was hard work, however, to get the animal to consent to walk quietly. He kicked, and reared, and neighed violently, and was subdued at last more by his master's voice than hand. Thalcave positively talked to the beast, and Thaouka understood perfectly, though unable to reply, for, after a great deal of arguing, the noble creature yielded, though he still champed the bit.
Thalcave did not understand Thaouka, it turned out, though Thaouka understood him. The intelligent animal felt humidity in the atmosphere and drank it in with frenzy, moving and making a noise with his tongue, as if taking deep draughts of some cool refreshing liquid. The Patagonian could not mistake him now--water was not far off.
The two other horses seemed to catch their comrade's meaning, and, inspired by his example, made a last effort, and galloped forward after the Indian.
About three o'clock a white line appeared in a dip of the road, and seemed to tremble in the sunlight.
"Water!" exclaimed Glenarvan.
"Yes, yes! it is water!" shouted Robert.
They were right; and the horses knew it too, for there was no need now to urge them on; they tore over the ground as if mad, and in a few minutes had reached the river, and plunged in up to their chests.
Their masters had to go on too, whether they would or not but they were so rejoiced at being able to quench their thirst, that this compulsory bath was no grievance.
"Oh, how delicious this is!" exclaimed Robert, taking a deep draught.
"Drink moderately, my boy," said Glenarvan; but he did not set the example.
Thalcave drank very quietly, without hurrying himself, taking small gulps, but "as long as a lazo," as the Patagonians say. He seemed as if he were never going to leave off, and really there was some danger of his swallowing up the whole river.
At last Glenarvan said:
"Well, our friends won't be disappointed this time; they will be sure of finding clear, cool water when they get here-- that is to say, if Thalcave leaves any for them."
"But couldn't we go to meet them? It would spare them several hours' suffering and anxiety."
"You're right my boy; but how could we carry them this water? The leather bottles were left with Wilson. No; it is better for us to wait for them as we agreed. They can't be here till about the middle of the night, so the best thing we can do is to get a good bed and a good supper ready for them."
Thalcave had not waited for Glenarvan's proposition to prepare an encampment. He had been fortunate enough to discover on the banks of the _rio a ramada_, a sort of enclosure, which had served as a fold for flocks, and was shut in on three sides. A more suitable place could not be found for their night's lodging, provided they had no fear of sleeping in the open air beneath the star-lit heavens; and none of Thalcave's companions had much solicitude on that score. Accordingly they took possession at once, and stretched themselves at full length on the ground in the bright sunshine, to dry their dripping garments.
"Well, now we've secured a lodging, we must think of supper," said Glenarvan. "Our friends must not have reason to complain of the couriers they sent to precede them; and if I am not much mistaken, they will be very satisfied. It strikes me that an hour's shooting won't be lost time. Are you ready, Robert?"
"Yes, my Lord," replied the boy, standing up, gun in hand.
Why Glenarvan proposed this was, that the banks of the Guamini seemed to be the general rendezvous of all the game in the surrounding plains. A sort of partridge peculiar to the Pampas, called TINAMOUS; black wood-hens; a species of plover, called TERU-TERU; yellow rays, and waterfowl with magnificent green plumage, rose in coveys. No quadrupeds, however, were visible, but Thalcave pointed to the long grass and thick brushwood, and gave his friends to understand they were lying there in concealment.
Disdaining the feathered tribes when more substantial game was at hand, the hunters' first shots were fired into the underwood. Instantly there rose by the hundred roebucks and guanacos, like those that had swept over them that terrible night on the Cordilleras, but the timid creatures were so frightened that they were all out of gunshot in a twinkling. The hunters were obliged to content themselves with humbler game, though in an alimentary point of view nothing better could be wished. A dozen of red partridges and rays were speedily brought down, and Glenarvan also managed very cleverly to kill a TAY-TETRE, or peccary, a pachydermatous animal, the flesh of which is excellent eating.
In less than half an hour the hunters had all the game they required. Robert had killed a curious animal belonging to the order EDENTATA, an armadillo, a sort of tatou, covered with a hard bony shell, in movable pieces, and measuring a foot and a half long. It was very fat and would make an excellent dish, the Patagonian said. Robert was very proud of his success.
Thalcave did his part by capturing a NANDOU, a species of ostrich, remarkable for its extreme swiftness.
There could be no entrapping such an animal, and the Indian did not attempt it. He urged Thaouka to a gallop, and made a direct attack, knowing that if the first aim missed the NANDOU would soon tire out horse and rider by involving them in an inextricable labyrinth of windings. The moment, therefore, that Thalcave got to a right distance, he flung his BOLAS with such a powerful hand, and so skillfully, that he caught the bird round the legs and paralyzed his efforts at once. In a few seconds it lay flat on the ground.
The Indian had not made his capture for the mere pleasure and glory of such a novel chase. The flesh of the NANDOU is highly esteemed, and Thalcave felt bound to contribute his share of the common repast.
They returned to the RAMADA, bringing back the string of partridges, the ostrich, the peccary, and the armadillo. The ostrich and the peccary were prepared for cooking by divesting them of their tough skins, and cutting them up into thin slices. As to the armadillo, he carries his cooking apparatus with him, and all that had to be done was to place him in his own shell over the glowing embers.
The substantial dishes were reserved for the night-comers, and the three hunters contented themselves with devouring the partridges, and washed down their meal with clear, fresh water, which was pronounced superior to all the porter in the world, even to the famous Highland USQUEBAUGH, or whisky.
The horses had not been overlooked. A large quantity of dry fodder was discovered lying heaped up in the RAMADA, and this supplied them amply with both food and bedding.
When all was ready the three companions wrapped themselves in the ponchos, and stretched themselves on an eiderdown of ALFAFARES, the usual bed of hunters on the Pampas.


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The 22-24th of September 2017 the European Huntington Association (EHA) is arranging a conference in Sofia, Bulgaria. It aims to give information about Huntington's disease (HD) and is open to all our friends and members – to professionals and family members impacted by HD.
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Wedding Photography Competition Finalists!
I have chosen the three finalists for the wedding photography competition! Here are their stories and photos and then on Monday I will be showing their individual photos on my Facebook business page here. The winner is the person with the most 'likes' on their photo by 5pm Thursday 14th February (Thought I'd celebrate the lurrrvve on Valentine's Day!). Please get behind this and vote for your favourite couple on the White Tulip Photography Facebook page.
My background is Lebanese/Greek and Carlos is Brazilian, we were both born in Australia and have big families. This means our wedding will be one large multicultural affair! We like to party and we LOVE to dance. We will have the dance floor set up outside and there will be outdoor couches, bench seating, lanterns and fairy lights to give ambience and lots of adorable decorations to make the day special. I work at a furniture manufacturer so instead of hiring cushions etc I can have them made up in a variety of colours.
I want to make sure everyone is well fed as quite frankly, my family will never let me live this down if they are not! When guests arrive we will have a vintage popcorn machine set up for them to have a treat before dinner. The main food option we decided on is a Paella station, with 4-5 tapas and a seafood, chicken and vegetarian paella to cater for all guests. People can watch a cooking demonstration and eat as they please!
After dinner fairy floss will be given out as a sugar fix:
We will be having a photo booth and a tip jar instead of a guest book so people can leave us marriage advice! This is sure to be a laugh as our family and friends are a wonderful, interesting, fun and crazy bunch of people. I love bright colours so at the moment my bridesmaids will wear cobalt blue cocktail dresses with blue wedges. I will also be wearing colourful wedges under my white dress. I want a headpiece instead of a veil and dress wise I am hoping for something cocktail but will lace or fabulous back detail. See my Pinterest account!
My favourite thing is what I have asked from my dad. He is a wood carver by trade and has carved all the formal furniture in our family home. He will be making us a sign for the wedding with our names which we can keep forever.
We want our day to be special, not just for us but for everyone involved. Good times, lots of dancing and for everyone to leave well fed and happy to have celebrated with us."
"My name is Emma, and John is my future husband to be! We are recently engaged and are planning our wedding for the 1st February 2014 in Guildford, more specifically, the Padbury Stables. I asked John what he thought we should enter as the unique details of our wedding and he said, "Thirty Irish people, many of whom have never been to Australia, sweating their bollocks off at our summer wedding!" This is what I think of our plans: Family is extremely important to us. John is Irish and has been living here for close to 5 years and his family have never been here. In fact his parents have taken possibly one flight their whole lives so coming over here is a big deal. We have been to Ireland once and we Skype and call and write, but we can't wait to have them here in person. Although I am Australian, my family are from Derby and we don't see them much either. This will probably be the only time in our lives that our families will ever meet so we really want to celebrate our love with them.
We hope to start new traditions - we are keen on the wine bottle concept where guests leave small notes and we bottle them with different bottles of wine and open them on different anniversaries. Or one box that we hammer together during our ceremony to include love notes that we write to each other the night before the wedding. We can open it on our 25th anniversary or if we ever hit a time of real trouble in our marriage.
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Whether you are new to TACOMA HEALTH or an established patient, we understand that many of you have important questions that need to be answered. We have carefully composed a list of our patients' most frequently asked questions about all topics regarding being a patient here at TACOMA HEALTH. Please take a moment to carefully read over these questions and see if your inquiry may be in the answers provided.
At Tacoma Health we incorporate the work of several leading authorities on mind-body medicine and combine them into one treatment we call "Emotional Response Therapy" ERT. This treatment has the ability to clear root emotions that typically develop between the ages of birth and seven years old. When these root emotions and subsequent patterns are identified, a person notices that they are able to live more consciously aware. When we are consciously aware of how we respond to the world, we are more capable of choosing how we wish to "act" instead of being in a constant state of "reaction." This empowers the individual to take their life back into their hands giving a sense of freedom and peace. In our specific Emotional Response Therapy we combine the practices of counseling, reflex (muscle) testing, Bach flower remedies, and EFT (emotional freedom technique) to create a therapy that profoundly impacts an individual.
The heart beats for us day in day out without us having to even think about it. Likewise, the stomach digests, the lungs breath, the eyes blink, and the BRAIN…well the brain is responsible for more than we can ever possibly imagine. Besides integrating the functions of all these other organs, the brain is also integrating the total sum of a lifetime of emotional experiences. When we tap into the brain and neurology of the system, we can affect our perception of past experiences and be more conscious for our present moment.
There are actual locations in the brain that are responsible for memory and emotions. These neurons play an important role by utilizing our past experiences and their related emotions to help us AVOID PAIN and instead to SEEK PLEASURE. In doing so, we learn from our mistakes, hopefully not make them again.
However, all too often negative emotions can prevent us from LIVING IN THE NOW by cluttering us with foul memories of the past or the ANTICIPATION of what negative occurrences may happen in the future. Research proves the majority of our thoughts consist of either worrying about the past or the future, rather than living in the PRESENT MOMENT.
Fascinatingly, in times of overwhelm, the brain will protect us from painful memories, emotions, and stress by creating actual symptoms to take our mind off the trauma of that memory or event. It does this by constricting blood flow, which inhibits circulation and thus reduces oxygen to the tissues.
This constriction is most notably experienced as PAIN: back pain, neck pain, leg or arm pain, numbness or tingling, headaches, stomach or digestive pain and complaints, and a few others such as anxious or nervous states, depressed states, fatigue, depleted sexual performance, and skin complaints. Research is currently proving that emotions and their connection to the physical body may even have their roots in the most extreme of illnesses such as heart disease, auto immune disease, and cancer!
Some of us may have experienced stress overload symptoms such as acute stomach aches, ulcers, or maybe debilitating headaches or backaches. During these times of discomfort the brain is literally shouting, "Hey LISTEN UP!! If you don't rest I'll make sure you have no choice BUT to take a rest!"
It is well documented that students under the stress of final exams are much more likely to become sick. Why?—because the immune system is suppressed during times of stress. So, if it can happen for a cold, why couldn't it happen for more advanced illnesses?
The brain is the physical organ that is responsible for integrating the physical body with the electromagnetic field of the MIND and the immune system. A wide growing body of medicine known as psycho-neuro-immunology, is being supported by physicians like Deepak Chopra MD, Candace Pert PhD and many others. They teach that the Mind itself is actually not able to be identified with the brain alone, but as a field that is a part of every single cell in the entire body.
A favorite story of Dr. Iverson's is about a young man who came to see him with numerous intestinal complaints, headaches, and overall anxiety. After identifying multiple imbalances in his chemistry, Dr. Iverson gave him a complete nutritional protocol and asked him to return for a follow-up in a couple weeks. The patient returned with a skip in his step and a smile from ear to ear. After re-evaluating the chemistry, the numbers revealed a very balanced and healthy range for his body. Dr. Iverson was excited to hear how the patient felt he was doing on his new plan. After asking the patient responded with, "Yeah Doc! I am so much better! I have to admit though; I really didn't do anything you recommended. Nope! I fell in LOVE!!!" Wow, this was just another 'real-life' example of the POWER OF THE MOLECULES OF EMOTION and their impact on our physical body!
Dr. Iverson has spent considerable research on the connection between the mind and the physical effects on the body. His undergraduate degree was in Physiological Psychology (how the brain makes the body work) and his Doctoral thesis was written on the relationship of emotions with cancer progression and its treatment. Every patient at Tacoma Health is evaluated for the impact emotions may have on their current condition.
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Following the opening of softball season on May 8-9, another slew of games were played the following weekend. Starting off with the first game of the night on May 15 were newcomers – Lady Legends – versus Diamond Dollz, Abaco's women softball champions.
The Lady Legends were no match for the Diamond Dollz who defeated them 16 to 3. Next in line were the Sluggers against the Hope Town Wreckers. The game ended with no declaration of a winner because of rain in the fourth inning although the Wreckers were up by four runs and the Sluggers had one run.
The following night a double header was scheduled with Latima Boys Construction Destroyers vs. Sluggers, and then 5 Star Ag and Turf Bulldogs vs. Hope Town Wreckers. The Destroyers throttled the Sluggers capturing the game with 13 runs to the Sluggers' four runs.
The Bulldogs followed suit with their game against the Wreckers beating their opponents 13 to 2.
On May 22-23, the Wreckers faced the Simple Solution Sharks, but unfortunately, they lost again. The Sharks accumulated eight runs, and the Wreckers, 3. The Bulldogs were merciless against the Sluggers, and swept the game, 16 to 4.
The games moved to Baker's Field in Cooper's Town on May 23 where the Lady Legends faced Major Pain in their second game of the season. This time the Lady Legends were prepared. Early on, they took the lead and maintained their distance to beat Major Pain: 12 to 4.
A special memorial ceremony was held before the Sharks and Destroyers' game. Following the prayer, national anthem and remarks by Abaco Softball Association (ASA) president Haziel McDonald, a moment of silence was held in memory of the late J.R. Pritchard, catcher for the Simple Solution Sharks, who died last year.
It was previously announced by McDonald at the opening in Murphy Town that the entire season would be dedicated to J.R.'s memory. Players from the Sharks and Destroyers lined up across the softball field to watch the proceedings.
After the signing of the softball by Sharks players, J.R.'s father and brother took their position at the home plate and pitcher's mound, respectively, for the first pitch. The crowd roared in approval as J.R.'s brother pitched a solid pitch to his father who caught the ball. Pink balloons were also released as part of the ceremony.
Soon it was time for the game between the Sharks and Destroyers. However, it was the Destroyers that received the upper hand after a number of errors by the Sharks to win the game 14 to 2.


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Through their generous gift, Elon Trustee Cindy Citrone P'17 and her husband, Rob P'17, will make an Elon education possible for promising students with significant financial need.
Elon Trustee Cindy Citrone P'17 and her husband, Rob P'17, of Southport, Connecticut, have supported one of the university's top priorities by establishing two Odyssey Scholarships, making an Elon education possible for promising students with high financial need.
The gift from the Citrone family is one of several recent major gifts from parents and alumni to support the Odyssey Scholars program, a highly selective, four-year program that includes some of Elon's largest endowed scholarships.
The Citrones' commitment will create the Horizons National Odyssey Scholarship, which will be awarded to students who have completed the Horizons National program prior to enrolling at Elon. Horizons National is a tuition-free, academic and enrichment program that serves low-income, public school students at sites throughout the country.
"Rob and I believe in supporting great causes and great people and organizations that have a vision and think outside the box, and we believe Elon and Horizons are a perfect fit," Cindy Citrone said.
"There is no student more perfect to receive these Odyssey Scholarships than a Horizons student," Citrone said. "Horizons provides an excellent K-12 experience for students who might not otherwise have such an opportunity, and Elon provides the same excellent experiential learning opportunities and support for these students through the Odyssey program."
Citrone has been associated with the Horizons program in New Canaan, Connecticut, and been impressed by their results serving disadvantaged students. Elon parent Jane Stoddard Williams P'13 serves as chair of Horizons' national Board of Directors.
Citrone sees an equally strong commitment to this work in Elon's Odyssey program, which serves students who are frequently the first members of their family to attend college and have achieved academic success while overcoming challenges.
"It just made sense and gave us the ability to knock it out of the ballpark and support two of our best investments and to maximize our investment," Citrone added. "Both Horizons and Odyssey help students be more successful, and isn't that the dream of both of these programs?"
In addition to annual tuition assistance, the Odyssey Scholars program includes a stipend for books and supplies, and a one-time, $4,000 global study grant to be used for an approved study abroad or Study USA experience. The Odyssey program is part of Elon's Center for Access and Success.
This is the latest philanthropic commitment from the Citrones, who are among Elon's most generous donors. In 2016, the couple made a major gift to fund a Design Thinking initiative at Elon, enabling the university to infuse this innovative approach to problem solving into academic courses and student experiences outside the classroom.
The Citrones were also lead donors to the recent School of Communications expansion. The spacious Citrone Plaza welcomes visitors to the new communications facilities and seamlessly connects the campus to the Town of Elon. In addition, the couple previously contributed significant matching gifts during the annual ElonDay programs, helping to ensure the largest single days of giving in Elon's history. Their daughter, Gabriela, is an Elon senior.
Also supporting the Odyssey Scholars program with a major gift is Elon parent Katie Simon P'19, of New Vernon, New Jersey, and her family foundation, the William E. Simon Foundation, which supports initiatives that strengthen education, faith and family. This gift will provide annual financial assistance to allow Odyssey Scholars to participate fully in the Elon student experience, including the university's engaged learning programs. Simon is a member of Elon's President's Advisory Council.
"Education has been a very important passion of mine," said Simon, a former teacher whose daughter, Maddie, is an Elon sophomore. "I feel it's very important to give to scholarships and to make education accessible to a wider range of students, particularly first-generation college students. Education helps to break the cycle of poverty and gives those students the ability to affect change."
A third lead gift to this program was made by an alumnus from Elon's Class of 2000, who has been a loyal donor to the university and wishes to remain anonymous. The donor's estate gift will establish several Odyssey Scholarships in the future, helping to support the university's long-term commitment to increasing financial aid for students.


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Parkland College is sponsoring a wonderful long weekend in New York City, April 1-4, 2010. You'll see 2 great Broadway shows ("Billy Elliot" is one of them; a drama, too). Stay at Millennium Broadway Hotel (walking distance to theatres, sights, great restaurants, etc.)
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Friday, November 26, 2010
Bandes on Neuroscience: Promise and Pitfalls
Susan A. Bandes (DePaul University - College of Law) has posted The Promise and Pitfalls of Neuroscience for Criminal Law and Procedure (Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2010) on SSRN. Here is the abstract:
This short essay is the conclusion to a symposium entitled Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology and the Criminal Justice System. The symposium, based on papers presented at an AALS Criminal Justice Section panel at the 2010 Annual Meeting, contains an introduction by its guest editor Deborah Denno, and articles by Alafair Burke, John Darley, and Andrew Taslitz.


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As we have reported, CMS and its contractor Acumen are currently field testing several episode-based cost measures, including cataract surgery. ASCRS•ASOA members are encouraged to download their reports, review them, and then respond to an online survey CMS is conducting to receive feedback on the reports. The deadline to respond to the survey has been extended to Monday, November 20, at noon EST.
What Are Cataract Episode Measures?
The MACRA statute instructs CMS to develop cost measures based on specific conditions and procedures for MIPS. Cataract surgery has been selected as one of the first procedures for measure development. ASCRS has been providing input on the measure development, and now ophthalmologists have the opportunity to review their draft reports. Ophthalmologists who have at least 10 attributed cataract episodes in the performance period between June 1, 2016, and May 31, 2017, are now able to download a draft feedback report. The Cost category will not be included in the 2017 MIPS final score, and CMS proposes the same for 2018. Therefore, these reports are for information only and to test the measures. Additional measure information is available on the ASCRS website.
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The field test reports are available on the CMS Enterprise Portal, which CMS has used in the past for distributing Quality and Resource Use Reports. CMS has published an Access Guide for downloading the field test reports.
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Sweet Potato Casserole
- 5 to 6 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 stick of butter
- ¾ cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 1 cup evaporated milk or heavy cream
- 1½ cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Pecan Crumble Topping:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) cold butter
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- Wash and dry sweet potatoes. Place whole potatoes in a 9x13-inch foil lined pan and bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1½ hours, until very soft when squeezed.
- Prepare Pecan Crumble Topping while potatoes cool.
- Combine flour and sugar well, add cold butter cut into small chunks.
- Using a pastry blender or a fork, cut butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
- Add the finely chopped pecans and mix well. Set mixture aside.
- When potatoes are cool enough to handle, remove the peel, and measure into a large bowl. You should have 6 cups, firmly packed potatoes.
- Add the butter, orange juice, orange zest, evaporated milk or cream, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and eggs to the sweet potatoes.
- Beat with an electric mixer until well blended.
- Spread evenly into a 9x13-inch pan and top with the pecan crumble mixture.
- Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour at 350 degrees.