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" And so I said to him, You either cough up the keys to the Kyogremobile, or you can die, motherduckles. And what does he do ? He gives me the keys. Heh. Never mess with an entrepreneuer, or whatever they call con-artists nowadays. "
A chorus of drunken laughter filled the bar. After nearly disbanding Team Aqua thanks to some stupid kid and his Pikachu, Archie was high on life and a pitcher of something foul. He was enjoying the sights and smells of the Hoenn club scene, dishing out fives and tens for booze and cigarettes whenever he pleased. Admin Shelly, who had been one of his most loyal followers during their glorious peak, warned him of potential enemies from Team Magma in hiding. Archie wasn't afraid, though. These "potential enemies" were nowhere in sight, and if Maxie wanted to screw him over with a knife or explody device, he was fine with that. He was forty-something, already lived the prime of his existence. No one could take that away from him.
He took a quick chug from his pitcher and led another round of laughter. A year had already passed since his failures with Kyogre. For the past few months he had enjoyed life to its fullest. Days would be filled with sleeping with and consuming of a half a bottle of Tylenol, while nights would be of enjoyment and handcuffs. Admin Shelly was beginning to get annoyed with him, telling him that he was being irresponsible. So what if the Team Aqua funds were dwindling at an abnormal rate ? He had all of the equipment and Pringles that he needled. And who cared if he had been arrested three times in the past month ? Judges could always be bribed with a little explicit smear. It was merely a matter of timing.
The cackles and chuckles continued as the hour passed. Archie allowed himself to let a smile creep onto his face. Hoenn could easily fall into his lap with a simple snap to his fingers. He just allowed it to be free for the wonderful people that enjoyed and adored his foolish ramblings. They were wonderful despite everyone else calling them bums and worthless. Maybe someday he'd offer to recruit them in Team Aqua, allow them to bask underwater like he had when he started the organization.
Or maybe he would just continue to drink and be merry. That worked for all of the Hoennese politicians.
Archie chose the latter and reclined against his crappy chair, sighing in relief. Some days it was better to just be lazy and allow villainry to take a backseat in the Toyota. Now if only Arceus would grant him that magical razor that he had been wanting since he grew facial hair. Life would be perfect.
Someone leaned on his shoulder, bouncing up and down with a ridiculous foreign guffaw. He could care less whether someone was on him, as long as they didn't go for the pockets or the personals. Even though he looked, acted, and smelled like a rugged criminal, he was actually a laid-back guy. Except when trying to dominate Kyogre and its offspring, of course. Nothing would spoil this night. Nothing, nada, zip, zilch, null, -
An olive that had been swirling around in Archie's cheeks for the past half-hour now decided to get lodged in his throat. He spat it out on the floor and wiped his lips, glaring at whomever called him the forbidden name like a Houndoom looks at a steak. She was a pale girl, probably a foreigner. At least, he was pretty sure that she was a girl. The side-ponytail was a big turn-off to femininity, and it seemed that her chest was deformed in the way that barely anything was sticking out from the holes.
Whatever the case, she was storming towards him at an alarming rate. And she used his forbidden name. Things couldn't have been too good if 'Archibald' was being thrown around in a sentence. Archie sunk down in his seat, but the attempt was futile. Within seconds the girl towered over him, a grisly expression painted on her face. It was only until he met her glare that he knew she was a girl, and more than that.
" Misty ? "
" 'Sup, pops ? "
A hand reached for his floppy ear and twisted it like a pretzel. Archie fell off his chair and howled as Misty dragged him off towards the exit. The laughter which was once with him was now against him, slinking and twirling in all directions in a never ending abyss. He may have been a laid-back guy, but there were some who would never give him slack, especially when it was due to a decade of abandonment. And when abandonment loomed over you and tugged on your ear, it was pretty fucking scary. A small thought rose in Archie's head on the actual reason why he had moved to Hoenn in the first place. The others were used to his vagabond shenanigans, but not her, oh, no, she was beginning to grow more and more like him every day (minus the facial hair, of course). His carrot-topped pride and joy.
His daughter, Misty.
Archie buried his head in his hands while Misty threw stacks of papers around his mangled apartment. Beside him Shelly was cracking up in a fit of stifled laughter. His buzz was quickly disappearing, and he was forced to deal with the harsh reality of his gruesome home, along with his youngest child. True, she was a lot less snappish than most teenagers he had encountered in his lifetime, but then again he never met that many teenagers. She was indeed a lot like him now - water pokemon trainer, thrived in Cerulean, even had that violent twitch when provoked.
Sadly it was no laughing matter.
" Dad, how could you just live like a slob ? " Misty demanded, kicking a can of beer at the weekend and breaking some glass. It would be coming out of Matt's paycheck. " You can do so much better and you're just living in your own filth, good Giratina ! And ew, you're still wearing that outdated suede..."
" Hey, I don't care how dirty you call me ! " Archie snapped back. " Don't belittle the suede, it turns on the ladies ! "
Shelly let out a snort and began a long line of treacherous giggling. The man glowered at his admin. " Quit your witch cackling, woman, you don't count ! "
" Hmph. "
Misty gave Archie a disgusted look. She threw one of his dirty suedes at him, and the stench lingered against his nose. Obviously she wouldn't be bribed with mall trips and ripped-up fashion magazines. That stubborness was hard to tame, he all of people should know. " Well, Dad, I only came here to remind you of some stuff. Daisy and the others tend to forget, but I know as well as you do that you've been avoiding paying the monthly alimony for the past few months. "
Archie tilted his head. A throbbing pain hit right between his eyes. " Alimony ? "
" Uh, yeah. Our salaries are pretty comfortable but that still doesn't allow you to weasel your way out of this. Remember my gym leader induction ? "
" Oh, Arceus, don't you start that up again...."
" Well, I'm not about to let you stand around like a bum when you're supposed to be our father ! "
" Well, my funds are kinda shot to shit at the moment. Sorry to break it to you, kid. "
He allowed himself another small smile, but that was met with an equally wicked grin from the girl. Something in him made him shiver, unknowing to him. Misty placed her hands in her pocket and walked over to where he was sitting. Her grin grew larger. " Well, since we can't make a settlement I suppose I should tell you something, Archibald. "
Forbidden name again. Ru-roh. " What is it, Misty ? "
" Have you happened to meet an Ash Ketchum yet ? "
A lump formed in Archie's throat. " You mean that little prick who's getting in everyone's way like a diseased Democrat ? "
Misty's grin turned into a smirk, and she leaned over his ear with a triumphant gaze. " Someday he's going to be your son-in-law. "
THUMP ! Shelly rolled to the floor, tears flaking from her eyes. Eyes widening, Archie threw himself towards the liquor cabinet. Beer, vodka, scotch, even that messed-up herbal drink, anything would do. Misty placed her hands in her pockets again and gave him an innocent glance. " What's wrong, Dad ? I thought I already told you this. We'll be marrying in a week. "
Down went the herbal drink. Shelly finally got a hold of herself and placed an arm around Archie's back. " Archibald, Archibald, you should know your daughter by now. She's sixteen. She's still too young for marriage. "
" . . . And why didn't you mention this ? "
" 'Cause you were still steamed with the Walrein incident last time I checked. "
Archie fell to his knees and threw the herbal drink at the broken window. Both girls grinned at him like a crazed Linoone. He just couldn't win.....


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Marketing Data Analyst – Bob
McKinley Marketing Partners has been working with Interim Marketing Manager℠ Bob for 15 years, a true testament to McKinley's commitment to building partnerships with our consultants. Bob is a marketing data analyst who helps clients better understand their business. We interviewed Bob to learn more about his current data analysis project and what he enjoys most about being a consultant.
Help us understand the qualities of a successful marketing data analyst – describe yourself in three adjectives.
A data analyst must be persistent; data is never what you expect. Cleaning and understanding the raw data is often the major focus of a new project. You must be a quick study and able to learn new tools, or new ways of using old tools, to make a project come together.
It is also important to know how to state results in a descriptive non-technical way for the business owner audience. Business owners want to know what the results mean and how they can be used, not so much the methodology that was used to determine them. To describe myself, I'd say that I'm driven, inquisitive and analytical, yet concise.
As a consultant, what are some data pitfalls you have helped clients overcome?
On a recent project, I worked with a client who was spending generously on an e-commerce marketing effort that was showing little results. In this instance, I audited the data systems and Web pages and worked with the process owners to resolve the issues. Once we identified and fixed the problems, the reporting started to make sense and marketing dollars were reallocated to the project resulting in a big jump in sales.
What makes your most recent project stand out from your previous work?
My current project is to develop data analysis tools for reconciling financial trading data. It has been unique in that the creation of a successful tool has increased the demand for new tools. Clients have a need for receiving actionable information instantaneously and the tools I create help them get that information faster than ever before.
Big data is a popular buzzword among executives. Gartner defines big data as "high-volume, velocity and variety information assets that demand cost-effective, innovative forms of information processing for enhanced insight and decision making." How can big data help companies make informed decisions?
There is a great deal of focus for big data these days. Data helps explain where a company's limited resources need to be used to improve sales, streamline operations, increase profitability, and cut unnecessary spending. Skilled analysts are needed to dive deep into the data and interact with other team members to understand what is creating anomalies. Anomalies in the reporting are where important business issues/problems are hidden.
What is your favorite aspect of being a consultant?
I enjoy new challenges and the opportunity to learn new things. I've done consulting for nearly 17 years and have worked in many different industries. My skills and perspectives continue to grow with each new project. I never feel that I'm at a dead end.


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A former Council member of the Osun State University (UNIOSUN)Prof Alagbe Wasiu Gbolagade, and a Deputy Vice-Chancellor-elect (Development &Administration), Prof Siyan Oyeweso, have called on Governor Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, to review the recommendations of the Prof Gregory Daramola-led Visitation Panel which investigated the crisis in UNIOSUN, alleging that the panel was not fair to them in its submissions.
The Visitation Panel recommended Gbolagade's sack from the council and barred him from holding any position in the institution, while Oyeweso was recommended for sack. The recommendations have been approved by the government in its White Paper.
In separate letters by the duo to Aregbesola, copies of which were made available to The Nation, Oyeweso and Gbolagade feared that some of the recommendations would give a bad precedence which might have a negative effect on UNIOSUN in future.read more here


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A warm-up that's basically amounted to me playing with brooshes in Photoshoop. Broosha-broosh! St. Vincent's knack for contained chaos has always blown me away: she wields that guitar like it's a goddamn weapon.
More to come, soon. More stuff that's blended with traditional mediums...I promise that I'm not just going to use this blog to document my wince-worthily inept forays into wrapping my head around digital illustration, haha.


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Annie Chikhwaza is – as a northerner would say – a tough lass!
She has overcome molestation, divorce, carjacking, a broken neck, attempted murder by a 200-strong mob, attempted rape, attempted suicide and the death of her husband. Yet her vision for a better world and her heart for the marginalised have withstood this battering. Despite all this, she has become the Mother of Malawi.
"I am calling you to serve Me."
These are the words Annie heard in the middle of the night when she was 15. She replied with youthful enthusiasm, "I will serve You all my life." But young Annie was in for a rough ride.
Born in the Netherlands during the Second World War, Antje Saakje Terpstra was a compassionate little Reformed Dutch girl. The 'dirty boat people' who came through the canal in her home town were looked down upon for being smelly and unhygienic. Yet the nine year old girl would ignore her parents' commands, knock on their doors and offer to clean their homes.
The compassionate little girl grew into a rebellious teenager. Her parents were unaware she had been abused by three different men in her childhood which was causing her difficult behaviour and strong emotions. But it was the stress of working in a psychiatric clinic that pushed her over the edge. Suicide consumed her thoughts; the book recounts her depression, the darkness and her multiple near deaths.
Despite several hospital visits, straitjackets and even shock therapy, nothing helped. Until her cousin invited her to a Brother Andrew Event in Amsterdam. His inspiring story, an altar call and a vision of Jesus with open arms caused Annie to jump out her seat in excitement. She calls that moment "the most amazing experience of my life."
Her compassionate heart was restored. She began giving all her money to Brother Andrew's cause, preaching in the streets of Amsterdam with her new friends and dreaming of attending a Bible School in the UK.
Only 50 pages into her story, and there is still so much to happen to this passionate Dutch woman:
• Starting a church in South Africa in the height of the Apartheid regime
• Escaping from an abusive marriage
• Deciding to marry a poor African minister
• Surviving several life-and-death struggles against persecution
• Founding a children's village – Kondanani
'Kondanani' (Love One Another)
Despite the darkness, the abuse and the violence, Annie has built a globally appreciated orphanage described as an 'oasis of love.' The praise for her achievement is astonishing:
"She is an inspiration." – The Sunday Times
"Everywhere across Malawi, children sit by the roadside waiting for something terrible to happen. Here, they run up to you, each more charming, clever, funny and take-home-able than the last." – The Guardian
"I can't stop talking about Kondanani. There is no place like it!" – Guy Richie
"Kondanani is a five-star orphanage. What they are doing is extraordinary. It's a centre of excellence. A fantastic level of care is being given to these children." – Jacques Peretti, Channel 4
"It has been my privilege to visit the Children's Village several times to film the fruit of this extraordinary ministry and to share this with GOD TV's viewers worldwide... Annie is an example of someone who is making a difference." – Rory Alec, founder of GOD TV
The Village houses just under 200 children and boasts many children's homes, the Caring Hands Infant Home (for babies), a primary school, nursery school, sports field and farm (including a pig pen, cattle paddock, cheese factory, banana plantation and a lake).
The Controversial Adoption of Mercy
The reason for receiving so much high profile praise, and her very own Channel 4 documentary, was because of a high profile adoption back in 2006.
An unexpected visit from international pop-star, Madonna, catapulted her work onto the front pages. Despite the controversial ramblings of the international press, Annie stands by her lasting impression of Madonna as a loving mother. "She had given her a bath and was putting her to sleep with a lullaby. Madonna is very sweet as a mother and I could see it wasn't an act."
After a long court battle, Mercy was whisked away in a private jet to her new life, but Annie's work continues. Her incredible story will undoubtedly inspire readers, whatever spiritual background they have. The Mother of Malawi is truly inspirational bedtime reading, pointing towards God's healing power and plan to use us regardless of our past.
"Sometimes I stand in front of my house and look at everything around me and think to myself, 'Only God could have done this." – Annie Chikhwaza, taken from 'Mother of Malawi'
April 12th, 2013 - Posted & Written by James Warwood


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Originally posted by Evanzsayz
reply to post by BlackPoison94
If our universe was created from one "big bang" how did something that didn't exist go bang it makes no sense at all...if you have a cube of nothing its a cube of nothing until you put something into it things dont just pop up outta nowhere and go bang.
except for those flashbangs swat usesedit on 11-5-2011 by Evanzsayz because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by NewAgeMan
Originally posted by Evanzsayz
reply to post by BlackPoison94
If our universe was created from one "big bang" how did something that didn't exist go bang it makes no sense at all...if you have a cube of nothing its a cube of nothing until you put something into it things dont just pop up outta nowhere and go bang.
except for those flashbangs swat usesedit on 11-5-2011 by Evanzsayz because: (no reason given)
Precisely. An eternal evolutionary process makes much more sense than a Big Bang something from nothing theory. People aren't comfortable with eternity however..
According to the Big Bang model, the universe was originally in an extremely hot and dense state that expanded rapidly. This expansion caused the universe to cool and resulted in the present diluted state that continues to expand today.
Originally posted by Evanzsayz
reply to post by Dashdragon
It only leaves us with 2 hypothesis....The universe has always existed or something created it
Originally posted by Evanzsayz
reply to post by Dashdragon
It only leaves us with 2 hypothesis....The universe has always existed or something created it
"The God Theory" by Bernard Haisch
Haisch is an astrophysicist whose professional positions include Staff Scientist at the Lockheed Martin Solar and Astrophysics Laboratory, Deputy Director for the Center for Extreme Ultraviolet Astrophysics at the University of California, Berkeley, and Visiting Fellow at the Max-Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics in Garching, Germany. His work has led to close involvement with NASA; he is the author of over 130 scientific papers; and was the Scientific Editor of the Astrophysical Journal for nine years, as well as the editor in chief of the Journal of Scientific Exploration.
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If you think of whitte light as a metaphor of infinite, formless potential, the colors on a slide or frame of film become a structured reality grounded in the polarity that comes about through intelligent subtraction from that absolute formless potential. It results from the limitation of the unlimited. I contend that this metaphor provides a comprehensible theory for the creation of a manifest reality (our universe) from the selective limitation of infinite potential (God)...
If there exists an absolute realm that consists of infinite potential out of which a created realm of polarity emerges, is there any sensible reason not to call this "God"? Or to put it frankly, if the absolute is not God, what is it? For our purposes here, I will indentify the Absolute with God. More precisely I will call the Absolute the Godhead. Applying this new terminology to the optics analogy, we can conclude that our physical universe comes about when the Godhead selectively limits itself, taking on the role of Creator and manifesting a realm of space and time and, within that realm, filtering out some of its own infinite potential...
Viewed this way, the process of creation is the exact opposite of making something out of nothing. It is, on the contrary, a filtering process that makes something out of everything. Creation is not capricious or random addition; it is intelligent and selective subtraction. The implications of this are profound.
If the Absolute is the Godhead, and if creation is the process by which the Godhead filters out parts of its own infinite potential to manifest a physical reality that supports experience, then the stuff that is left over, the residue of this process, is our physical universe, and ourselves included. We are nothing less than a part of that Godhead - quite literally.
Next, by Ervin Laszlo
Science and the Akashic Field, an Integral Theory of Everything, 2004
And, his other seminal work
Science and the Reenchantment of the Cosmos: The Rise of the Integral Vision of Reality
Ervin Laszlo is considered one of the foremost thinkers and scientists of our age, perhaps the greatest mind since Einstein. His principal focus of research involves the Zero Point Field. He is the author of around seventy five books (his works having been translated into at least seventeen languages), and he has contributed to over 400 papers. Widely considered the father of systems philosophy and general evolution theory, he has worked as an advisor to the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. He was also nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in both 2004 and 2005. A multidisciplinarian, Laszlo has straddled numerous fields, having worked at universities as a professor of philosophy, music, futures studies, systems science, peace studies, and evolutionary studies. He was a sucessful concert pianist until he was thirty eight.
In his view, the zero-point field (or the Akashic Field, as he calls it) is quite literally the "mind of God".
Naming Hal Puthoff, Roger Penrose, Fritz-Albert Popp, and a handful of others as "front line investigators", Laszlo quotes Puthoff who says of the new scientific paradigm:
[What] would emerge would be an increased understanding that all of us are immersed, both as living and physical beings, in an overall interpenetrating and interdependant field in ecological balance with the cosmos as a whole, and that even the boundary lines between the physical and "metaphysical" would dissolve into a unitary viewpoint of the universe as a fluid, changing, energetic/informational cosmological unity."
an excert from Science and the Akashic Field, an Integral Theory of Everything
Akasha (a . ka . sha) is a Sanskrit word meaning "ether": all-pervasive space. Originally signifying "radiation" or "brilliance", in Indian philosophy akasha was considered the first and most fundamental of the five elements - the others being vata (air), agni (fire), ap (water), and prithivi (earth). Akasha embraces the properties of all five elements: it is the womb from which everything we percieve with our senses has emerged and into which everything will ultimately re-descend. The Akashic Record (also called The Akashic Chronicle) is the enduring record of all that happens, and has ever happened, in space and time."
Laszlo's view of the history of the universe is of a series of universes that rise and fall, but are each "in-formed" by the existence of the previous one. In Laszlo's mind, the universe is becoming more and more in-formed, and within the physical universe, matter (which is the crystallization of intersecting pressure waves or an interference pattern moving through the zero-point field) is becoming increasing in-formed and evolving toward higher forms of consciousness and realization.
According to James Oroc's experiences (Tryptamine Palace), when the ego is dissolved in consciousness through the temporary formation of a type of neurological "Bose Einstein Condensate", there is no real dilineation or distinction between individual consciousness and God-consciousness or the universal "akashic field" (Lazslo) aka Zero Point Field.
Originally posted by Dashdragon
It wasn't empty, just everything existed as a single point and then expanded.
Originally posted by wkworthington3
Modern physics is a patchwork of cobbled together ad hoc theories that are constantly being fudged in order to explain the next unexplainable unpredicted phenomenon. Until we have more honesty, more openness and less rigidity in the scientific community, we will still be burning fossil fuels and using AC power generators 100 years from now. I for one think that is a bleak future and hope that this foolish consistency of scientists to stick to the "mainstream" - even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary - will end. And by the way, I am about as mainstream, normal (for whatever that means these days) and educated a person as anyone and likely more than most, especially on this board. I just have decided that willful ignorance is not an option anymore and I would rather be told uncomfortable truths than convenient fabrications.edit on 11-5-2011 by wkworthington3 because: (no reason given)


text: Trading Update November 2016 17 November 2016 CRH plc, the international building materials group, issues the following Trading Update for the period 1 January 2016 to 30 September 2016. Trading Performance As expected, third quarter trading benefited from continued growth in the Americas, albeit at a more modest pace than in the first half which benefited from favourable early season weather; in Europe the momentum remained positive. Cumulative sales amounted to €20.4 billion for the nine months to the end of September, an increase of 22% compared with the corresponding period in 2015. On a proforma1 basis, sales were 6% higher than 2015. Proforma 2016 sales change versus 2015 Europe Americas Asia Group First half (H1) +3% +13% +4% +8% Quarter 3 (Q3) +4% +1% +3% +2% 9 months to September (9M) +4% +8% +4% +6% EBITDA for the nine months to the end of September was €2.4 billion, an increase of 14% on proforma 2015. Proforma 2016 EBITDA change versus 2015 Europe Americas Asia Group First half (H1) +5% +39% +7% +20% Quarter 3 (Q3) +5% +11% +8% +9% 9 months to September (9M) +5% +21% +7% +14% A relentless focus on performance in all our businesses, coupled with our vertically integrated business model for heavyside materials, delivered good operational leverage underpinning improved margins and returns. Full Year Outlook As previously stated and despite significant currency headwinds, overall EBITDA outturn for the year is estimated to be in excess of €3 billion, well ahead (> 35%) of last year (2015 reported: €2.22 billion); the expected outturn includes a full year contribution from 2015 acquisitions and is after taking into account the impact of divestments and one-off items. We continue to maintain a strong focus on prudent financial management, and we remain on track to deliver year-end net debt of less than 2 times EBITDA. We expect full year depreciation and amortisation expense to be circa €1.1 billion (2015 reported: €0.9 billion). Profits on sale of property, plant and equipment for 2016 are expected to be broadly similar to last year (2015 reported: €39 million). The net gain/loss on business disposals in 2016, which is dependent on the timing of divestment transactions still to be completed, is unlikely to be material (2015 reported: €62 million). The Group's share of profits from equity-accounted entities is expected to be approximately €30 million (2015 reported: €44 million), reflecting the sale of certain investments in 2015 and reduced performance in some markets. Net finance costs are expected to be broadly similar to last year (2015 reported: €389 million) as the non-recurrence of a cost of €38 million charged in 2015 for the early redemption of a portion of the US$ bonds is expected to be offset by the cost of increased debt in 2016. 1 Proforma comparisons are at constant currency; include the 2015 pre-acquisition trading of the LH and CRL acquisitions; and exclude all divested entities and certain one-off items. __________________ CRH will report its Preliminary Results for full year 2016 on Thursday, 2 March 2017. __________________ This document contains certain forward-looking statements as defined under US legislation. By their nature, such statements involve uncertainty; as a consequence, actual results and developments may differ from those expressed in or implied by such statements depending on a variety of factors including the specific factors identified in this document and other factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. CRH plc will host an analysts' conference call at 08:30 GMT on Thursday, 17 November 2016 to discuss the statement. To join this call please dial: +353 (0)1 2460271 using Conference Code 6886650#, PIN *0 (further international numbers are available here). A presentation to accompany this call and audio playback will be available on the Reports and Presentations page of the CRH website. __________________ Contact CRH at Dublin 404 1000 (+353 1 404 1000) Albert Manifold Chief Executive Senan Murphy Finance Director Frank Heisterkamp Head of Investor Relations Mark Cahalane Group Director, Corporate Affairs View the full release (PDF, 414 KB, opens in a new window).


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Here are some of his thoughts:
Three Laws of Church Growth:
- Invite lots of people
- Don't suck
- Make sure people make friends
Numbers 1 and 3 are probably self-explanatory but #2 may need explanation. It's really just a way of saying, be the kind of church that guests you invite want to come back to, for whatever reason.
The breaking of any of these laws has consequences:
- If a church has no new people coming, it's probably because the church is breaking Law #1.
- If churches are obeying #1, but people are visiting once but not coming back, it's probably #2.
- If guests come for a few weeks, then drift away, it could be #3
One pithy phrase he uses is that fishermen don't catch the kind of fish they want; they catch the kind for which they bait their hook. In other words, a church hoping to attract young people will probably not have great success if they insist on keeping a service style that young people might consider dull and dreary. They will only attract and keep people who enjoy that kind of service. Maybe that's what they really want, but John quotes the six last words of a dying church, "We've never done it that way."
One exception to this matter of service style was John himself. When his children were young they attended what John himself described as the most dreary mainline Protestant church, although John admits that at least the preaching was orthodox, as opposed to small-l liberal. The reason they stayed though was that his kids liked the Sunday School, so in that sense, they, "didn't suck." It's much easier to get to church when it is the kids who are saying, "C'mon, let's go!"
John also spoke of what he called both the Spiritual and the biological Great Commission.
The spiritual one we all may know:
"...go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matthew 28:19-20)
But the biological one is found in Genesis 9 verse 7:
"...be fruitful and increase in number; multiply on the earth and increase upon it."In short, both spiritually and biologically, Christians are to, in his words, "make babies, raise the babies, kick them out so they can make more babies."
And one final thought - a concept John called, "positive deviance." Not only the mainline churches, but even many evangelical churches are declining in numbers, he says. So if 95% of churches are in decline, and 5% not, don't look at what the 95% are doing, or not doing, but focus on what the deviant 5% are doing, and do it. It is a concept I learned in the business world, and one that John applies in his own field; look at what successful people (businesses, churches) are doing and do it yourself. Copy excellence.
Random thoughts, but ones I found interesting.
Take Care
Edited to add:
First of all, John messaged me already to tell me that attendance in 2011 When SCL Stickel arrived was closer to 250, so I have changed that above.
Second, I had scribbled down a note during our conversation this afternoon that turned out to be, "Relay race through time." Another of John's thoughts - the church is a relay race through time. It doesn't matter how well or fast you run your leg, if you fail to pass the baton the team will lose.
Brilliant analogy, IMO.


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Gagosian Participates in World Economic Forum
Director Bob Gagosian traveled to Davos, Switzerland, in late January as one of some 200 Fellows invited to the World Economic Forum.
The annual forum attracts more than 2,000 distinguished world political, business, and academic leaders and is designed to give them new connections and information to address key global economic, political, environmental, and societal issues.
At a talk and video presentation about the frontiers of oceanography, Bob told his audience that understanding the oceans has become essential for sustaining life and the quality of life on Earth—at a time, fortuitously, when technological breakthroughs are giving oceanographers unprecedented abilities to comprehend the oceans.
Bob also participated in two expert panel discussions—on the economic and social consequences of global environmental change and on the search for extraterrestrial life. Bob said that astonishing, "extraterrestrial" life discovered in extreme ocean environments has expanded our understanding of the conditions and locales in which life can exist.


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Art students would recognize this city instantly by the earthy color pigment that they use. Burnt sienna comes from clay from this region and can be seen in old stone buildings of the city. Siena in the region of Tuscany, Italy is surrounded by olive groves and the vineyards of Chianti. Nestled among three hills, the city is connected by winding alleyways and steep steps. Famed for the Palio, it is also home to one of the oldest Universities in Europe. The city is a tourist haven and a market for the wine and marble produced in the area.
Siena is said to be founded as early as the third century B.C., when the Etruscans founded what the Romans called Saena, a small castle at the top of the highest hill in town, now called 'Castelvecchio'. Legend says that twins Senio and Ascanio, fed by a she-wolf, founded the city and named it in honor of Senio, favorite of the gods.
Dante in his literary masterpiece, the Divine Comedy, describes Siena as it was in the 14th century. The walls of the city narrate infinite stories of past glory—palaces by the Piccolomini and the Tolomei families, the Medici family's economic and cultural contribution, and the traces of flourishing Renaissance period.
The variety of environment that surrounds Siena is spectacular. To the north is the rich Chianti landscape, with vines and olive-trees. The Chianti area is one of the most beautiful countrysides in Italy and produces some of the best wines. Beautiful towns like San Gimignano and Monteriggioni with old walls, winding streets and incredible views are nearby. The Arbia valley in the south leads to the quaint town of Montalcino, home to the famous Brunello wine. La Crete with its harsh rock formations and unique landscape enthralls visitors. And captivating coastline towns like Castiglione della Pescaia, and nature reserves like Maremma attract more tourists every year.
The city of Senio
Siena, like many other Tuscan hill towns, was founded around 900 to 400 BC during the time of the Etruscans and was inhabited by a tribe called the Saina. The Etruscans were quite advanced for their time and changed the face of central Italy through their use of irrigation. Later, during the time of the Emperor Augustus, a Roman town called Saena Julia was founded on the very site. The town's emblem—a she-wolf suckling the infants Romulus and Remus (founders of Rome) accounts for the Roman influence. According to legend, Siena was founded by Senio, son of Remus.
Siena was not prosperous under Roman rule since it was not near any major roads, therefore missing out on opportunities for trade. It was not until the Lombards invaded Siena that it slowly prospered. The old Roman roads of Aurelia and the Cassia passed through areas exposed to Byzantine raids; hence the roads between the Lombards' northern possessions and Rome were re-routed through Siena, giving it the much-needed exposure to become an important trading center.
The city's feudal system failed in 1115 and the city broke up into several autonomous regions. Siena prospered even more under the new arrangements, and it became a major center for money lending and wool trade. It was governed at first directly by its bishop, but during the 1100s the bishop was forced to concede power to the nobility in exchange for their help during a territorial dispute. In 1167 the commune of Siena declared its independence from episcopal control. By 1179, it had a written constitution. It was during this time that the Duomo, Siena's cathedral, was completed.
In the early 12th century, a self-governing commune replaced the aristocratic government. The consuls started to include the poblani (common people). In the 13th century, the city republic was predominantly Ghibelline and defeated the Florentine Guelphs.
Prior to the battle, the entire city was entrusted to the Virgin Mary. Legend has it that a thick white cloud settled over the battlefield, covering the Senese and aiding their attack. They defeated and massacred the forces of their enemy.
Siena was devastated by the Black Death, or the plague epidemic, in 1348, due to which it also suffered from serious financial crisis. In 1355 the population suppressed the government of the Nove (nine), establishing Dodici (twelve) nobles assisted by a council with a popular majority. This too however, was also short-lived and was replaced by the Quindici (fifteen) reformers in 1385, then Dieci (ten), Undici (eleven) and finally Twelve Priors.
Again in 1404, a government of Ten Priors was established, in alliance with Florence against the king of Naples. The Sienes government was defeated at the Battle of Marciana in 1554 and after 18 months of resistance, it surrendered to Florence marking the end of the Republic of Siena. The new Spanish King ceded it to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, to whom it belonged until the unification of Italy in the 19th century.
Siena, with its preserved medieval architecture, satisfies every art lover. From tiny piazzas to stately 14th century buildings, there is something to admire for everyone. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the historic centre of the city is protected and conserved as a 'site of outstanding cultural importance to the common heritage of humankind'. Siena is the embodiment of a medieval city. Throughout the centuries, the preserved Gothic appearance, acquired between the 12th and 15th centuries, still remain.
Il Campo has only one 'piazza' and the other squares are referred to as 'campi'. It is also refered to as the Piazza del Campo. The Campo slants and has a shell shape with a very simple, central, layout that is more of a decoration than a symbol, in nine sections that represent the Council of Nine that once ruled the city. Shaped like a medieval Roman amphitheatre, it is regarded as one of the most beautiful public spaces in Europe.
The true heart of the city leads into the Via di Citta, Banchi di Sopra and the Banchi di Sotto. Walking up Via di Città, visitors can see, in a space of a few meters, the Duomo, the Spedale Santa Maria della Scala, the Palazzo del Magnifico and the Museum dell'Opera Metropolitana. Not far from here is the National Art Gallery, rich in architecture, art and alternative attractions.
Siena was originally divided into areas, called 'terzi' meaning thirds; the first one, called 'Terzo di Città' was the earliest inhabited area of the city. Here you can see the Piazza Postierla, which features the smallest window in the world. You can also got to Via di Castelvecchio where Remus took refuge according to legend, and the Cappella delle Ceneri di Sant'Ansano, where the city 's first martyr is said to have been jailed. In Via di Stalloreggi, there is the Madona of the Crow, built where it is believed a crow fell in 1348, spreading plague through the city. The area also has the Duomo, an imposing cathedral of black and white marble, and the museum of Santa Maria della Scala, set in the structure of one of Europe's first hospitals, as well as the Center for Contemporary Arts. The Duomo of Siena contains works by many artists, including Donatello, Pisano and Arnolfo di Cambio. One of its main attractions is the marble-inlaid floor, to which many artists contributed.
Here you have to dedicate at least one day to the Chianti region, in order to taste wine at its source, in season. The town of Chiusi, of Etruscan origin, has the cathedral and the Etruscan museum that are popular attractions. In Montalcino the Civic Museum and the Diocesano and Archeological Museums are well worth visiting as are the local wine cellars which produce Brunello di Montalcino, one of the best red wines in the world.
If you are one to find solace in the lap of nature then too the city has many offerings for you. The two and a half hectare Orto Botanico, or the Botanical Garden is a good place to start. Various plants are displayed in three different sections of the garden. The origins of the garden date back to the 17th century, when it was used for the cultivation of plants with medicinal properties. La Lizza public garden offers views of Siena and the surrounding fields from the height of the bastions of the 16th century fortress. The fortress is also home of the Enoteca Italiana, the Italian Wine Cellar.
Being mobile
If you are flying in to the city, Siena's Ampugnano airport is located just 9 km from the city, although there are more widely connected airports in nearby cities that people prefer generally. Buses are by far the easiest way to get to Siena from Florence, and the most scenic.
Siena's historical medieval city is accessible only on foot and cars are strictly prohibited. There is a minibus called Pollicino that covers some streets located in the centre. For those with vehicles, they can park outside the main city walls. Siena may be the only city in Mediterranean Europe where parking is not a big problem.
Siena's attractions apart from the Piazza/Duomo area are a bit spread out. And since the city is built on three steep hills, hard walking is almost a necessity. Although the terrain does not make it a town for easy bike riding, it does offer a range of challenging roads and trails, and an opportunity to admire one of Italy's most romantic towns and surrounding countryside—filled with country roads, farmhouses, vineyards, cypress trees and landscapes of endless beauty. Scooters can also be rented, for those who want to cruise around Italian style.
Gastronomical delights
Siena's cuisine is pure and simple and its meats, vegetables and herbs are of excellent quality, with generous helpings of olive oil (which in this region is of the highest quality).
The oak woods around Siena are still home to the Cinta Senese swine, a native breed reputed for the excellent flavor of its meat, and the Val di Chiana area for the Chianina breed of cattle. Sienes cuisine has ancient origins, first Etruscan, who introduced the simplicity of herbs, and then Roman influence. Spices, a valuable commodity of the past, give distinct flavor to Siena's typical dishes such as panforte (a unique kind of dense cake, made of honey, flour, almonds, candied fruits, a secret blend of spices) and cavallucci (anise cookies). Soups are an important part of Tuscan cuisine, along with roasted meat, wild game, and several types of handmade pasta. It is also known for its gelato variety of ice cream.
The Palio
The Palio, or rather the Palio di Siena is a horse race held twice a year in the city. The competing horse and rider represent one of the 17 Contrade (city wards), but only ten compete at a time. In 1590 when bullfighting was banned, races were organized on buffalo back (bufalate), donkey back (asinate) and then on horseback. Before the races begin, spectators are treated to a spectacular pageant. Detonating an explosive signals the start of the race, which is basically three laps of the Piazza del Campo. The jockeys ride bareback and the street has room only for nine riders. The tenth, called the rincorsa, stands behind them.
The track is steep and riders are allowed to use their whip, not only on their horses but also on other competitors. The winner is the first horse to cross the finish line with its head ornaments intact—the rider does not necessarily need to finish, and often does not. The loser in the race is considered to be the Contrada whose horse comes in second, not last.


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Dress code for Essaouira: It is perfectly acceptable to wear bikinis, shorts, vest tops, short skirts on the beach and in the little town of Essaouira. Some local women, especially the young, also wear western style clothes and the general ambiance is relaxed and laid back. There are no night clubs so very little need to dress up. The streets are cobbled making high heels impractical. It can get windy and sometimes it cools down quite considerably in the evenings so a jumper/pashmina/denim jacket are useful. Always wear sunscreen! The temperature is generally between 18 and 26 degrees Celsius but can be hotter or cooler on occasion. During the winter months it can be rainy for a day or two.
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It's basically SAW: Beauty Edition.
It's not that I can't cook -- it's that, as a general rule, I just don't.
I order a damn fine round of Chinese food, and the delivery guy doesn't expect me to spend an hour of my valuable time standing at the stove and stirring something. Yes, risotto, I'm looking at you and all of your creamy deliciousness.
So, I don't cook except for when I do -- which is often right around the holidays. Regular dinner for two on a weeknight? I am so not interested you can see my not-interest from space. But if I've got 15 people coming over for a quiet evening (by which I mean an evening spent playing Guitar Hero and drinking) of holiday celebration? Oh, honey, in that case we're cooking a turkey (with stuffing) and a ham. And maybe some eggplant parm for the vegetarians. And side dishes. Oh, the side dishes.
It's possible I get a little extra manic around the holidays. Maybe. Possibly. Definitely. Anyway.
If there's no one coming over, I still tend to jump at the chance to make something festive. Combine this with my unholy love of bundt pans, and you get me baking cakes in the shapes of other things.There are so many amazing bundt pans. I'd give you a list of the ones I want but it'd be easier for you to go search bundt pan and then just look at all the bundt pans that exist in the world.
Last year, I treated myself to a teacake mold that made eensy cakes in the shapes of bundt pans. This year, I had the bright idea to cook lemon teacakes with orange liqueur.Baking is one thing -- and it's an awesome thing. Baking with alcohol is, for those who imbibe, an even better thing. I make rum cakes shaped like octopuses and chocolate bourbon cakes shaped like a ring of pine trees. And now? Now I also appear to make Drunk Lemon Teacakes.
Catchy name, right? I just made it up. And I want to tell you how to make Drunk Lemon Teacakes, too. Especially because this is, like, the least fancy recipe ever.
Here's what you need: lemon cake mix, orange liqueur, oil, eggses (my precious), powdered sugar. Oh, and a box of instant pudding mix. Lemon or vanilla, it is unimportant -- rather, it is based on your tastes rather than mine. I think vanilla adds a little creaminess.
Cakes from scratch are a marvelous work and a wonder. They're also a lot of work. (And, yes, they're also totally worth it -- there is a different between a box cake and a cake from scratch.) That's why doctoring up a box mix is pure genius.
Dump your lemon cake mix in a bowl. Add the specified number of eggs and the specified amount of oil. Now, instead of the water that is probably called for on the back of your box mix, add your orange liqueur. I used Grand Imperial for these teacakes -- there is pretty much no reason to bake with a top shelf liqueur. So leave the Grand Marn on the counter and unscrew the cap on something cheaper. Not too cheap, though. You don't want to cook with anything you'd be upset about having to drink, after all.
Mix mix mix. Make your mix nice and smooth. Grainy batter is the enemy of clear and fine detail. Spray your teacake mold (or whatever) with nonstick spray. Then fill each teacake thingie about 2/3 of the way.
Because you're replacing the water with liqueur and then baking them for such a short time, I wouldn't actually recommend eating a handful of these for breakfast and then driving anywhere. They have a distinct aroma of delicious adult beverage -- nothing offensive or overpowering, but definitely present.
And these are strong; you can add less liqueur but, really, anything less than a cup isn't going to hold up to the tartness of the lemon flavor. That's one reason I like making this recipe as teacakes: The result is like a tiny little shot of cake and orange and alcohol.
Once your cakes are cool, dust them lightly with powdered sugar. This is, of course, entirely optional. I'm actually not a fan of icing or frosting or putting anything on my cake. I make the occasional exception for buttercream but, eh. I'm in it for the actual baked good most of the time. These would also be lovely with a light lemon/orange sugar glaze.
Now, this recipe would make a lovely cake, it would. But I go the teacake route for one simple reason: They look damn impressive. Sheet cakes are divine, but the miracle of the bundt pan is that it gives you intricate detail with no effort on your part. A pretty cake doesn't necessarily taste better, but I'm all about indulging all of my senses. A pretty cake looks pretty, and that contributes to my enjoyment of it. Teacakes are also (so, okay, I made them for two reasons) easy to sneak onto a plate at a potluck or other serve-yourself meal. No one has to commit to a full slice.
Honestly, I wish all desserts came in miniatures, so I could sample a wider array. More dessert for them that want it -- that's the holiday spirit. (Ha! I knew I could work a "spirits" pun in here somewhere.)


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About Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific
The conference will focus on the growing momentum for cruise tourism in Asia, the expansion of the cruise fleet now operating in Asian waters, and the opportunities and challenges this represents for the region. Representatives from the world's leading cruise lines took part in the conference sessions, along with senior representatives from ports, destinations and other cruise tourism stakeholders, giving their insights on how the region can increase its presence in this growing global industry.
It is widely predicted that demand for cruising in Asia will continue to grow, both as a source market for cruise passengers and as a key destination for cruise ship deployment. Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific looks at the opportunities for expanding cruise sales across the region and the variation in tastes for the individual Asian source markets, and how the product can be adapted to address these tastes. It will also focusses on the current pattern of cruise ship deployment in the region and the opportunities for developing new itineraries and new destinations.
As the pace of cruise development in Asia gathers momentum, the conference programme looks at operating conditions for cruise lines in the region, the availability of infrastructure and support services and what the expansion of cruising in Asia can contribute to the regional economy. The opportunities for Asian shipyards in cruise ship construction are also discussed.
The following cruise lines registered to attend our previous cruise events in Asia:
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- AMA Waterways
- Aqua Expeditions
- Carnival
- Carnival Cruise Lines
- Celebrity Cruises
- Costa Cruises
- Crystal Cruises
- Cunard
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- Holland America Line
- Lindblad Expeditions
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Taxiing down the tarmac, the jetliner abruptly stopped, turned around and returned to the gate.
After an hour-long wait, it finally took off.
A concerned passenger asked the flight attendant, "What was the problem?"
"The pilot was bothered by a noise he heard in the engine," explained the Flight Attendant, "and it took us a while to find a new pilot."
Bud and Jim were a couple of drinking buddies who worked as airplane mechanics in Atlanta. One day the airport was fogged in and they were stuck in the hangar with nothing to do.
Bud says, "Man, I wish we had something to drink!" Jim says, "Me too. Y'know, I've heard you can drink jet fuel and get a buzz. You wanna try it?" So they pour themselves a couple of glasses of high octane hooch and get completely smashed.
The next morning Bud wakes up and is surprised at how good he feels. In fact he feels GREAT! NO hangover! NO bad side effects. Nothing! Then the phone rings... It's Jim.
Jim says, "Hey, how do you feel this morning?" Bud says, "I feel great. How about you?" Jim says, "I feel great, too. You don't have a hangover?" Bud says, "No, that jet fuel is great stuff -- no hangover, nothing. We ought to do this more often." "Yeah, well there's just one thing..." "What's that?" "Have you farted yet?" "No....."
"Well, DON'T, 'cause I'm in PHOENIX!!!"
A young engineer was leaving the office at 6: 00 pm when he found the CEO standing in front of a shredder with a piece of paper in his hand.
"Listen," said the CEO, "This is important, and my secretary has left. Can you make this thing work?"
"Certainly," said the young engineer. He turned the machine on, inserted the paper, and pressed the start button.
"Excellent, excellent!" said the CEO as his paper disappeared inside the machine. "I just need one copy."
A man enters a barber shop for a shave. While the barber is foaming him up, he mentions the problems he has getting a close shave around the cheeks.
"I have just the thing," says the barber taking a small wooden ball from a nearby drawer. "Just place this between your cheek and gum."
The client places the ball in his mouth and the barber proceeds with the closest shave the man has ever experienced. After a few strokes the client asks in garbled speech.
"And what if I swallow it?"
"No problem," says the barber. "Just bring it back tomorrow like everyone else does."
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A Mosaic NovelBook - 2017
"Investigative reporter Nora Hesper spends her nights cloaked in shadows. As Indigo, she's become an urban myth, a brutal vigilante who can forge darkness into weapons and travel across the city by slipping from one patch of shadow to another. Her primary focus both as Nora and as Indigo has become a murderous criminal cult called the Children of Phonos. Children are being murdered in New York, and Nora is determined to make it stop, even if that means Indigo must eliminate every member. But in the aftermath of a bloody battle, a dying cultist makes claims that cause Indigo to question her own origin and memories"-- Provided by publisher.
Publisher: New York :, St. Martin's Press,, 2017
Edition: First edition
Characteristics: 343 pages ; 24 cm
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A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 15-year-old boy in northwest Modesto last month.
Jeremy Anthony Romero, 31, joined co-defendants Santos Joseph Garcia Jr., 25, and Brian Storment, 18, in jail Tuesday.
The men are charged with the shooting death of Juan Velasquez, 15, in front of a home in the 2100 block of Conant Avenue on Oct. 18. They also are charged with attempted murder in the shooting of a 23-year-old man who survived the attack.
Garcia and Storment were arrested about a week after the shooting, along with Stella Ann Estrada, 22, who was charged with harboring the defendants.
Investigators believed Romero fled the area, and possibly the state, after the shooting. They requested assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service's Fugitive Apprehension Team. Together, the two agencies worked on leads to locate Romero.
Tuesday, Modesto police investigators went to a residence in San Lorenzo and found Ro-mero at a relative's home. He was arrested without incident and returned to Modesto, where he was booked on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Tipsters also can text information to Crime Stoppers by sending a text message to 274637. Just type "TIP704" along with your message.
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Your Contemporary Sanctuary in Ancient Angkor
Rich timber floors, vibrant colour silks reflect Le Méridien's European DNA, while Khmer stone motifs reflect the amazing civilization that once existed in Cambodia. Should you be looking for multiple rooms or need additional space, please inquire about the available interconnecting rooms.
Le Méridien Angkor Hotel features 101 Superior Rooms with 36 square meters, a peaceful garden view, and a choice of king or twin beds. In-room electronic safe, Wi-Fi at a fee, complimentary tea + coffee making facilities, refreshment centre, relax sofa, bathrobes, and slippers
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Published by Steve Litchfield at 15:34 UTC, August 24th 2010
Q. I keep setting built-in messaging apps to use my mass memory for their data and they keep switching back. Why do they do this?
A. Every time you connect up your phone in PC Suite or Data Transfer/Mass storage mode, your PC 'mounts' your phone's storage disks (E: and F: on an N97 - for example - with mass memory and microSD). This locks them out for phone use, so any running apps will be forced to switch back to disk C: For this reason, it's best to stick to C: for data and try to manage your free space better.


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MANCHESTER, England — Cristiano Ronaldo sent Real Madrid into the Champions League quarterfinals at the expense of his former club, Manchester United, by hitting his 40th goal of the season to clinch a 2-1 victory yesterday.
The forward completed Madrid's comeback in the 69th minute to secure a 3-2 aggregate win after the Spanish champions took advantage of United being reduced to 10 men.
Madrid gifted United a score at the start of the second half when Sergio Ramos deflected Nani's cross into his own net. But the game swung back in the visitors' favor in the 56th minute when Nani was sent off for a studs-up challenge on Alvaro Arbeloa.
Madrid seized control of the last-16 match with two goals in three minutes, with Luka Modric netting a powerful equalizer off the post in the 66th before Ronaldo tapped in the winner.
"[United] were very aggressive, they were very well organized tactically and the match was very difficult for us," Madrid manager Jose Mourinho said. "But I doubt that 11 against 11 we can win that match."
A game that started with affection for the returning Ronaldo and a 1,000th appearance for United's Ryan Giggs ended in acrimony.
At the final whistle, Giggs was angrily pointing at referee Cuneyt Cakir as Rio Ferdinand sarcastically clapped in his face, and ManU manager Alex Ferguson made his fury clear on the touchline.
It was a defeat that was hard to take for United— and there was sympathy from Mourinho.
"Independent of that [the red card], the best team lost,'' he said.