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Gareca: I want Peru to boss matches at the World Cup
- Argentine's strike broke Peruvian hearts in Mexico 1986 qualifying
- After taking charge in 2015, he has guided Peru to first World Cup in 36 years
- Check out our interactive profile of Los Incas
Football is a funny game. Players can be hailed as heroes in the blink of an eye if they score a crucial goal, but heroes can just as quickly become villains if they change teams. And vice versa.
Argentinian Ricardo Gareca has experienced just such a role reversal. When he was installed as coach of the Peruvian national team, most local fans took a dim view of his appointment. Indeed, to many, he was considered persona non grata. After all, he was the man whose goal for La Albiceleste had quashed Peru's dreams of reaching the 1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico™.
But the former forward has won over the naysayers by inspiring a heroic feat, guiding Los Incas back to the global extravaganza after a long exodus. Now he is adored by those who once held a grudge against him.
FIFA.com caught up with the 59-year-old to discuss this turnaround and his excitement ahead of Russia 2018.
On the journey from villain to hero
"I was constantly reminded of that goal as soon as I arrived in Peru, but I never saw it as something I had to make up for. I just did what I had to do as an Argentina player; it was nothing personal. But anyway, we're through to the World Cup now, so nobody is saying stuff about me owing them any more! I'm being shown unconditional support and a lot of love."
On the play-off victory over New Zealand
"It was very intense. We knew we had the chance to be the last nation to qualify. We'd prepared for the occasion. It was a long process and we had to seize the opportunity. The Peruvian Football Federation played a fundamental role. They chartered a plane for after the first leg in New Zealand. That allowed us to return to Lima immediately, re-acclimatise and get some important rest."
"We waited more than 35 years to be again at a #WorldCup. Thank you warriors for giving us this joy!"
Peru President @ppkamigo
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— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 19, 2017
On the historic celebrations
"There's a sense of gratitude throughout the country. The locals are very affectionate and demonstrative. We've been showered with affection. Not qualifying would've been a big blow. Needless to say, anticipation is rife. People are going to be surprised by how many Peruvians make the trip to Russia."
On the keys to their success
"The most important thing is the way every player has responded. It's a team not of stars, but rather of players who have earned their stripes, including some really young heads who maybe aren't that well known but who've been really important. I'd highlight the fact that Peruvian footballers are technically sound, [physically] strong and adaptable. The Peruvian league is played in all possible conditions: at altitude, in hot temperatures and on both natural and artificial pitches. That ability to adapt will undoubtedly work in our favour in Russia."
On Peru's Russia 2018 draw, which pitted them against France, Australia and Denmark
"The draw wasn't really the be-all and end-all to me. By qualifying, all the teams involved have demonstrated that they're among the world's best, so we've got to be fully prepared in order to hit the ground running. For this team taking the initiative and imposing ourselves is key. I want us to boss matches, whoever and wherever we're playing. And, leaving aside any tactical considerations, we intend to give our all to bring our fans joy, because they deserve it."
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Research confirms impact of fatherhood on men's hormones
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A study of young Filipino men provides conclusive evidence that becoming a father and, perhaps even more significantly, involvement in infant care, lowers men's levels of testosterone. Previous Canadian research has suggested that fatherhood can affect men's levels of several hormones, specifically: increases in cortisol and prolactin in men near the end of their partners' pregnancies (Storey 2000), decreases in testosterone and cortisol when fathers' babies were 3 months old (Berg, 2001) and increases in prolactin in response to hearing a baby's cry (Fleming 2002).
What is significant about the new study, led by anthropologist Lee Gettler, a doctoral candidate at Northwestern University, and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is that it followed a group of young men for 4.5 years. That made it possible to compare hormone levels in men before and after they became fathers. This eliminates the possibility that men with lower levels of testosterone are more likely to become fathers in the first place. In fact, in Gettler's study, men with higher levels of testosterone were more likely than men with less testosterone to become partnered fathers over the study period.
The men who had become partnered fathers by the 4.5 year follow-up experienced a large decline in testosterone levels, while non-fathers experienced a modest decline. Moreover, fathers who were highly involved in infant care had lower levels of testosterone than fathers who were not involved in infant care. "Our findings suggest that human males have an evolved neuroendocrine architecture that is responsive to committed parenting," the authors wrote. Another way to put it is that male biology is designed to support involved fathering and that the relationship between fatherhood and hormonal changes is bidirectional. Hormonal changes not only help to biologically prime men to become involved in the care of children but also responds to support their caregiving activity. This study was widely discussed, and to some extent, misunderstood in popular media. The read the study authors' blog about what they feel their study really showed, click here.
Read the abstract of the journal article Longitudinal evidence that fatherhood decreases testosterone in human males.
Read the text of On Testosterone and Real Men, an Interview with Lee Gettler.

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Lionel Messi still has not reversed his plans to retire from Argentina soccer, but the Argentina Football Association hopes to change that.
The AFA is planning to send new AFA president Armando Perez to Spain to try to convince both Messi to return to the team and try to woo Sevilla coach Jorge Sampaoli to take over the team, according to Spanish newspaper Marca. (Perez was appointed to run the beleaguered AFA by FIFA until a new president can be elected.)
"I spoke with Leo's father and communicated that next week I would travel and talk to him," Perez said, according to reports. "It is important to see if Messi will work with us for the qualifying campaign for the World Cup."
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One big problem is that Argentina does not currently have a coach. As of Friday, Sampaoli said he would not leave his club, telling Sevilla's website: "I had a call from the president of the (Argentine football) federation, but it would be irresponsible for me to leave Sevilla."
That does not bode well for the efforts to bring Messi back on board. Although his heartbreaking loss to Chile in yet another tournament final was a major reason for Messi's decision to leave international soccer, he also cited poor management from the AFA. Even with an interim president in place and efforts to fix the federation's many problems, it's difficult to see Messi reconsidering his plans without a coach in place.
In addition to Sampaoli, Ramon Diaz and Carlos Bianchi are both reported to be options to fill the vacant coaching spot. World Cup qualifying resumes for Argentina in September.


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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski scored twice Thursday by landing on the cover of "Madden NFL '17" and GQ's June issue with model Hailey Clauson.
Surprisingly, not Tom Brady, but the 26-year-old spiker extraordinaire becomes the first Patriots player ever to adorn the Madden NFL jacket. Gronkowski also is the first tight end celebrated by the popular video game.
GRONK. #MaddenCover.@EAMaddenNFL 17.
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Gronk called it a "dream come true, going into my seventh season and being on the cover." He added, "My rookie year [in 2010], it was just an honor to be in the game, just using yourself as a player, throwing yourself the ball every single time you can at home, just playing the game."
The various iterations of the Madden video game franchise enjoy total sales in excess of 100 million units sold. Launched in 1988, the Madden series owns four of the sports on the top ten bestselling home video games in U.S. history
Over the last six seasons with the Patriots Gronkowski caught 388 passes for over 5500 yards. In 2011 he led the NFL in pass receptions and four times selected as a first team All-Pro.
The former Arizona Wildcat told ESPN that he's not worried about the Madden curse. He points to the great years recent players had after being on the cover of Madden NFL.
"It's definitely reversed itself from back in the day," Gronk said. "You have to look at the players that were on it recently. You have Odell [Beckham], who had an unbelievable year last year. You have Richard Sherman, who went to the Pro Bowl the year he was on it. Calvin Johnson, who broke the receiving record when he was on the cover.
"It's the present now. It's the future of the cover. I feel like I've already went through all my injuries at that time, so I feel like I'm good. I'm blessed right now to be on it. I feel like everything is going to go smoothly."
Presenting GQ's latest cover stars: Rob Gronkowski and Hailey Clauson https://t.co/kNhzRt7wDq pic.twitter.com/0OSMiBEggd
— GQ Magazine (@GQMagazine) May 12, 2016
A shirtless Gronkowski dons white-shorts and holds gold bikini clad Hailey Clausen on his shoulders for the GQ cover. According to Patriots.com, readers of the magazine will get a chance to "Gronk up your life… to make the summer of 2016 one to remember."


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The Imperial War Museum in London is a far more life-affirming place than its martial name suggests, painting a broad picture of how soldiers and citizens on the home front cope with armed conflict.
In recognition of the centennial of the outbreak of the First World War, the museum underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation. The stunningly redesigned site, reopened in July, devotes significantly more space than before to the shattering four-year-long European conflagration that so changed the globe. The museum, which covers all conflicts involving British soldiers since the beginning of the 20th century, nearly doubled the floor space devoted to World War I.
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CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Feb. 26, 2015) - BlackPearl Resources Inc. ("we", "our", "us", "BlackPearl" or the "Company") (TSX:PXX)(OMX:PXXS) is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2014.
Highlights and accomplishments in 2014 included:
John Festival, President of BlackPearl, commenting on activities indicated that "we achieved strong production and cash flow performance during the fourth quarter of 2014. Unfortunately this has been overshadowed by global events in the oil and gas sector as the industry is currently facing a very challenging pricing environment. We have responded by scaling back much of our capital spending until prices improve. However, we are continuing to move forward with our Onion Lake thermal project. Production from our thermal project is expected to be our most economic production in terms of operating netbacks, which is critically important in a low price environment. The Onion Lake project is on schedule and on budget and we are planning to start commissioning the facilities during the second quarter of 2015.
We will continue to monitor the volatility in oil prices and will adjust our plans as required, which may include altering our spending programs as well as shutting-in some of our higher cost production until we see sustained improvement in prices. We are also working closely with our service providers, as well as conducting internal assessments to achieve cost savings wherever possible. We have an exciting inventory of projects and as oil prices recover we will look to aggressively develop these projects to expand our asset and production base."
Financial and Operating Highlights
Oil and gas revenues were $47.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $54.1 million in the same quarter of 2013. The decrease in revenues is attributable to an 11% decrease in oil and gas production partially offset by a 2% increase in realized average crude oil sales prices.
BlackPearl sold an average of 9,639 boe/day during the fourth quarter of 2014 compared with 10,454 boe/day during the fourth quarter of 2013. The decrease in sales volumes was mostly attributable to natural production declines at Onion Lake and from the phase two lands at Mooney. In addition, production was lower in 2014 as a result of changing the focus of our 2014 capital spending program from short-term production growth activities to the construction of the first phase of the Onion Lake thermal project. Over 75% of our 2014 capital spending was dedicated to the construction of the Onion Lake thermal project.
Tighter heavy oil differentials and a weaker Canadian dollar relative to the US dollar contributed to a slight increase in our realized crude oil sales price in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared with the fourth quarter of 2013. In Q4 2014 WTI prices averaged US$73.15 per barrel (Q4 2013 - US$97.46), heavy oil differentials were US$14.39 per barrel (Q4 2013 - US$ 32.21) and the Canadian dollar was $0.88 relative to the US dollar (Q4 2013 - $0.95). This resulted in our wellhead price averaging $59.34 per barrel in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared with $58.44 per barrel in the fourth quarter of 2013.
Production costs were $21.1 million or $25.12 per boe in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $18.4 million, and $19.65 per boe in the fourth quarter of 2013. The increase in production costs is primarily due to the expensing of all costs associated with the first phase of the ASP flood at Mooney. In prior years these costs were being capitalized during the initial re-pressurization of the reservoir. G&A expenses were $1.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $2.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2013.
Funds flow from operations in the fourth quarter of 2014 was $19.7 million compared to $20.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. The decrease reflects lower revenues in Q4 2014. Net income in the fourth quarter of 2014 was $16.2 million compared to a $0.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. Net income in Q4 2014 included $20.7 million in unrealized gains on risk management contracts (oil price hedging contracts) the Company had previously entered into. Unrealized gains on these contracts represent the non-cash change in the mark-to-market values of our outstanding risk management contracts.
Capital expenditures in the fourth quarter of 2014 were $57.7 million, a 154% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2013. The majority of expenditures in Q4 2014 related to the on-going construction of the Onion Lake thermal project.
BlackPearl's Q4 2014 oil and gas sales volumes were 9,639 boe per day, a 4% increase over production during the third quarter. The increase in fourth quarter production is mainly attributable to additional primary development drilling at Onion Lake. At Onion Lake, we drilled 11 conventional wells during the third quarter of 2014 which began to contribute to production in the fourth quarter.
Operating Netback
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Periodically we will enter into risk management contracts in order to ensure a certain level of cash flow to fund planned capital projects. The table below summarizes the Company's current risk management contracts:
The Company's financial statements, notes to the financial statements, management's discussion and analysis and Annual Information Form have been filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and are available on the Company's website (www.blackpearlresources.ca). The Annual Information Form includes the Company's reserves and resource data for the period ended December 31, 2014 as evaluated by Sproule and other oil and natural gas information prepared in accordance with National Instrument 51-101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities. BlackPearl's annual and special meeting of shareholders will be held on May 7, 2015 in Calgary Alberta.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively referred to as "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements other than statements of historic fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by such words as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "potential", "targeting", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe" or similar words suggesting future events or future performance.
In particular, this release contains forward-looking statements pertaining to the estimated volumes of BlackPearl's proved and probable reserves, the estimated volumes of BlackPearl's contingent resources, the estimated 6,000 barrel per day productive capacity of the Onion Lake thermal project as well as the estimated capital costs of $220 million of the project, the mid-2015 target date for initial steam injection for the first phase of the Onion Lake thermal project, potential production levels for the Blackrod SAGD project and the expected timing for regulatory approval of our commercial development application, and the expected timing for expansion of the Mooney ASP flood.
The forward-looking information is based on, among other things, expectations and assumptions by management regarding its future growth, future production levels, future oil and natural gas prices, continuation of existing tax, royalty and regulatory regimes, foreign exchange rates, estimates of future operating costs, timing and amount of capital expenditures, performance of existing and future wells, recoverability of the Company's reserves and contingent resources, the ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms, availability of skilled labour and drilling and related equipment on a timely and cost efficient basis, general economic and financial market conditions, environment matters and the ability to market oil and natural gas successfully to current and new customers. Although management considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect.
By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that actual results will differ from those anticipated in the forward looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, risks associated with fluctuations in market prices for crude oil, natural gas and diluent, general economic, market and business conditions, volatility of commodity inputs, substantial capital requirements, conditions including receipt of necessary regulatory and stock exchange approvals with respect to the issuance of common shares, uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of reserves and resources, extent of, and cost of compliance with, government laws and regulations and the effect of changes in such laws and regulations from time to time, the need to obtain regulatory approvals on projects before development commences, environmental risks and hazards and the cost of compliance with environmental regulations, aboriginal claims, inherent risks and hazards with operations such as fire, explosion, blowouts, mechanical or pipe failure, cratering, oil spills, vandalism and other dangerous conditions, financial loss associated with derivative risk management contracts, potential cost overruns, variations in foreign exchange rates, variations in interest rates, diluent and water supply shortages, competition for capital, equipment, new leases, pipeline capacity and skilled personnel, uncertainties inherent in the SAGD bitumen and ASP recovery process, credit risks associated with counterparties, the failure of the Company or the holder of licences, leases and permits to meet requirements of such licences, leases and permits, reliance on third parties for pipelines and other infrastructure, changes in royalty regimes, failure to accurately estimate abandonment and reclamation costs, inaccurate estimates and assumptions by management, effectiveness of internal controls, the potential lack of available drilling equipment and other restrictions, failure to obtain or keep key personnel, title deficiencies with the Company's assets, geo-political risks, risks that the Company does not have adequate insurance coverage, risk of litigation and risks arising from future acquisition activities. Readers are also cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Further information regarding these risk factors may be found under "Risk Factors" in the Annual Information Form.
Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which forward-looking statements are based will be realized. Actual results will differ, and the differences may be material and adverse to the Company and its shareholders. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this release are made as of the date hereof, and the Company does not undertake any obligation, except as required by applicable securities legislation, to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Cautionary Statement on Contingent Resources
This news release makes reference to contingent resources. Contingent resources are defined in the COGE Handbook as those quantities of petroleum estimated, as of a given date, to be potentially recoverable from known accumulations using established technology or technology under development, but are not currently considered to be commercially recoverable due to one or more contingencies. Contingencies may include factors such as economic, legal, environmental, political and regulatory matters or a lack of markets. In the case of the contingent resources assigned to BlackPearl's three core projects the contingencies include the requirement for more evaluation drilling to better define the resource, the absence of submission of commercial SAGD development applications (for future phases of development at Blackrod), the likelihood of attaining regulatory approvals for commercial SAGD development (for our Onion Lake SAGD project), further establishment of increased oil production response from the ASP flood at Mooney and the uncertainty of the timing of production and development. There is no certainty that it will be commercially viable to produce any of the contingent resources. .These volumes are the arithmetic sums of the Best Estimate Resources for Blackrod, Mooney and Onion Lake. Best Estimate (P50) is a classification of estimated resources described in the COGE Handbook as being considered to be the best estimate of the quantity that will be actually recovered. It is equally likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will be greater or less than the best estimate. If probabilistic methods are used, there should be at least a 50% probability that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the best estimate. Please refer to our Annual Information Form for a more detailed discussion of our contingent resources.
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"Operating Netback" is a non-GAAP measure. Operating netback does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies in the oil and gas industry.
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A comparatively rare experience for any motoring scribe is to be able to test 2 versions of the same new car on the same day,
but such was my good fortune at a recent Jaguar day when I was able to try both versions of the stunning new V 12, 6 litre, engined Jaguar, the
XJ 12 and the Daimler Double Six, 2 cars which, sharing the same body, are outwardly alike but are very different under the skin.
Both models have very distinctive characters all of their own, the XJ 12 more overtly sporting, the Daimler - with that
characteristic fluted radiator surround - a more genteel express with absolute creature comforts, sybaritic in it's luxury.
The newly introduced 6 litre, V12, saloons are the latest - and probably the last - evocations of the timeless XJ6 shape, a
sleek, purposeful, design which has steadily evolved in the many years since it's introduction without ever looking dated.
With these new cars, Jaguar has restaked it's claim to a share of the very exclusive V12 club and hopes to claw back the
ground it has lost in the all important American market.
The new engine might crudely be described as a longer stroke version of the elderly 5.3 litre V12, but nothing is further from
the truth. The company's engineers boast some 1,500 improvements, not just a lot more power but a far greater flexibility from a wider torque
spread and a new refinement and quietness which is immediately noticeable. This stunning piece of automotive technology lays claim to a
remarkable 318 bhp which translates to a sub 7 second 0-60 time for both cars but, more importantly, a massive 342 lbs feet of torque is
available over a very wide band. The result is an effortless and seamless power delivery with only a slight growl to indicate the degree of
urgency being commanded by the driver's right foot and a bare 3 second 50- 70 mph time, the all important overtaking speeds.
This wonderful engine is mated to a 4 speed automatic gearbox which shifts almost imperceptibly no matter how hard it is being
used. The box has sport and normal modes, the gears being held much longer in sport, and is commanded by the "J gate" shift which allows fully
automatic or fully manual control, with undetectable switching between the 2 modes.
Equipment specification and handling are the main areas of difference between these 2 superb cars. Both models share a
superbly appointed cabin with massive amounts of head and leg room, acres of hide and lashings of classic burr walnut and most of the in-cabin
features are common to both.
A superb driving environment features clear, classic, dials, many newly revised and more comfortable controls, an adjustable
steering column and 10 way, electrically adjustable, leather faced, seats with 2 memories, small, whirring, motors adjusting height, rake, reach
and lumbar control, but on the Daimler the seats are also heated.
Both share remote central locking, a remote security system - with intruder detectors in the Double Six -, climate control,
cruise control, ABS, trip computer, driver's side airbag, an excellent stereo - with CD on the Daimler -, power windows, and mirrors, the Daimler
adding full leather upholstery, a sunroof and front foglamps to the already superb package.
On the road the other main difference, in the suspension setup, is readily apparent. The Daimler has softer suspension and a
higher ride height, which, coupled with higher profile tyres, gives a supremely comfortable ride for those rarely in a hurry, remembering, that
until recently, this would have been a car most often driven by a chauffeur.
The XJ 12 is tailored to the more exacting owner driver, lower riding, with lower profile tyres and stiffer suspension, the
handling is superb, exhibiting a composure which the softer Daimler lacks during high speed cross country runs.
The well weighted power steering allows both to be placed inch perfect, yet the firmer XJ 12 benefits most from this agility
and the prodigious reserves of grip and minimal roll but the ride is noticeably firmer.
Both models have immensely powerful, all disc, braking systems with the added benefit of ABS.
Back with a vengeance, the big cats offer a totally different driving experience to their BMW and Mercedes rivals, the new
V12's providing grace and space but, now, with ever more pace. Superb engineering and build quality that is the very epitomy of classic English
sporting saloons.
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Eggs in Peppers and Tomatoes
Looking for a low carb, high protein meal that's simple? Look no further! Just season and spice your "bowls" well or they might taste boring.
- Prep Time : 5 minutes
- Cook Time : 18 minutes
- Yield : 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle half the Fiesta Lime seasoning into each bell pepper and tomato "bowl." Drizzle in some hot sauce. Crack an egg and one egg white into each bowl. Sprinkle each with garlic powder. Top with cilantro. and one more shake of Mrs. Dash Bake for abut 18 minutes or until your egg is just set.


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Just wishing you a very "sweet" October! Love this time of year! Don't you? What's your favorite thing about fall? When summer draws to a close, what do you most look forward to enjoying with the cozy atmosphere of fall?
This is one of my hallelujahsbyholly fall card creations. Paper candy corns are bought and embellished with glitter. All detailed art is placed on a blank white card and comes with a plain white envelope in a plastic sleeve.
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Have A "Sweet" October!
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I am making a game that has accelerometer/inclinometer controls like a compass (gameplay: rotating your mobile device like how you would use a compass), so gameplay is using pure Touch.Alpha (Z/Compass Rotation) and does not use Beta or Gamma at all.
When I export with Cordova and import it to Intel XDK with only the plugins: Admob and Compass (No Accelerometer) and test it on the emulator, it works perfectly.
But when I build for Crosswalk with Android and download the .apk (arm) file to a Samsung Galaxy Tablet and a Samsung Galaxy S4 Phone, the Gamma (tilt left and right) affects my alpha rotation and my alpha rotation also does not function properly because it jumps all over the place and is very slow when responding to the angles set.
This is the Touch.Alpha component of my game:
Every Tick - System - Set Layer 0 to Touch.Alpha degrees.
The goal of this line is to have my layer 0 (and its objects) to always be vertical even though the device is rotating.
Am I doing anything wrong or missing something important? Please help, thank you.
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Indian Prime Minister Is Planning a Weeks Long Nationwide Party for His Modiversary Bash
Indians will be reminded of the achievements of his government by events across the country.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is about to celebrate finishing his second year in office and he isn't planning on letting the Modiversary pass without a bang.
For two weeks starting May 26–the second anniversary of the day that Mr. Modi was sworn in as prime minister–Indians will be reminded of the achievements of his government by events across the country.
The party will start with a series of events, beginning with a rally in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh where Mr. Modi will address crowds, two government officials said.
The roadshows are also aimed at trying to promote the various programs of the government — each of which has a catchy name — including Swachh Bharat, or clean India, and "Give It Up," aimed at persuading the well off to forfeit their cooking gas subsidies.
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Mr. Modi as well as his nearly three dozen ministers will fan out across 198 cities for programs aimed at reminding voters of the efforts of his government.
Mr. Modi's minions have also planned mega shows at seven locations–Delhi, Mumbai, Shillong, Jaipur, Karnal, Ahmedabad and Vijaywada–on May 28 in which key ministers and other officials will speak to citizens.
In Delhi, Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan is expected to join the prime minister and other celebrities for an event at India Gate where people will be taken through a five-hour interactive presentation, which will be like a talk show.
"The government is trying to put up mega shows to mark two years of its completion. It will be a unique experience for people," one official, said.


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To make pastry cream:
Split a vanilla bean lengthwise, using a back of knife to scrape the seeds. In a medium saucepan, combine milk with the vanilla bean and seeds and lemon rind. Bring to a boil, then remove the lemon rind and vanilla bean.
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Add the sugar and flour and whisk well. Before adding the egg yolk mixture to milk, temper it by whisking in some of the milk to the yolk mixture. Pour it all back into the milk saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook at a boil for 2 to 3 minutes then remove from stove top and cool.
Cut the puff pastry into 3 by 3-inch squares. You should have 24 pastry squares in total. Bake according to package directions until golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and cool.
Place 1 square of puff pastry on a plate. Top with a layer of pastry cream. Top with raspberries and a small dollop of pastry cream. Repeat to make 1 more layer, ending with a puff pastry square on top. There should be 3 layers of puff pastry and 2 layers of pastry cream and raspberries in each stack.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
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text: Hi guys.. i have a problem.. i bricked my wii. Well its on firmware 3.2E without preloader/ bootmii. I tried using recovery mode but it doesnt boot.. i got NO SIGNAL. I deleted a wad called cIOS30-cfwprpht-v3.5.wad and the wii got bricked. Im going to send it to Nintendo to fix it. But will they change my motherboard to a new one ( i prefer old motherboards, but the one bricked has not a old one but isnt a LU 64 wii)? Will they change my Dvd-drive too? ( The new one cant use Neogamma, but it is strange to change a dvd-drive because unbricking a wii doesnt make sense to change a dvd-drive lol ) Is it possible to change the dvd-drive if they changed it somehow? so yes how? But if i get a new motherboard ( if they replaced my wii motherboard), there are 3 chances right? A. It got the fixed boot 1 and B. is it has the bugged boot 1? or C. they change my motherboard to the same one?


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4K registration for the 2018-19 school year is here!
To register, please provide the following either electronically or in person:
1. Proof of Residency (MG&E/Alliant Energy bill or current lease)
2. Proof of student's age (copy of your child's birth certificate or passport)
3. Immunization record (form is included in packet)
4.4K Registration for 2018-2019 forms (click link to open)
2018-19 4K Fillable Enrollment Packet *If your child is 4 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2018, they are eligible to attend our FREE 4K program.
2018-19 4K Registration Packet in Spanish
EC Registration 18-19 *For 3 and 4-year-old children attending a Child Find Screening and students who have an IEP as a 3 or 4 year with a different school district. This packet is completed for students who do not currently attend any programs within the MCPASD school district (EC, 4K, Phonology).
Registration forms for Early Childhood and 4K may be filled out electronically, using a PC with Adobe Reader. If you are using a mac, please do attempt to fill the forms with a MAC computer as they will not work properly.
If electronic registration does not work for you please print the forms and fax (608.836-1536) or email (email@example.com) them to Rose Kelso.
For information on registering in person please contact Rose Kelso at 608-829-2346.
Transportation is provided to the AM session of 4K which, is held M-F from 8:57 am-11:30 am. Select sites do offer a PM session of 4K, which is held M-5 from 12:12 pm-2:45 pm.
Please note: We are unable to place students in 4K sites if their registration paperwork is incomplete.
4K placement occurs once paperwork is submitted. Registrations are processed once all paperwork has been submitted.


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Online selling preferred: study
Although Singapore's online advertising sector accounted for a paltry 4.8 per cent of the total advertising expenditure in 2007, the outlook for this young industry is promising.
As users spend increasingly more time online, a growing number of companies are launching commercials online to grab their attention, said Kalwar. By 2013, online advertising is expected to account for more than 9.3 per cent of Singapore's total advertising expenditure.
Fraud, however, is a major challenge for the industry, noted Kalwar. Issues such as advance fee fraud, click fraud, credit card fraud, foreign exchange scam, employment scam, phishing and wire fraud, among many others, affect online businesses.
This has a negative impact on the confidence of buyers and sellers. It is important for the online industry to make a united effort in curbing online fraud to increase advertiser confidence in the online media, said Kalwar.
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OFT consultation on unimportant mergers
OFT consultation (23 pages, PDF) on a proposed change of guidance aimed at increasing the number of cases in which the OFT relies on the statutory exception to the duty to refer mergers to the Competition Commission under the Enterprise Act 2003 because the market is of "insufficient importance" (even though there might be a substantial lessening of competition).
The OFT proposes to set a "guideline threshold market size figure of £10 million beyond which the exception will generally not apply". This figure is derived from a "highly stylised and simplified quantitative example" involving an assumption about the price effects of an anti-competitive merger.
For mergers below the proposed threshold, the proposed guidance points to cases involving "very high market concentration and low entry prospects" or "evidence of coordination" as likely to fall outside the exception.
Responses by Friday 10 August 2007.
For further information or advice please contact Franck Latrémolière.
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We're proud to partner with Bengineering Labs to bring you this awesome life saver! Quickly know whether your quad has a short, and protect it from certain peril. By plugging this in between your battery and your quad, you can limit the current getting to your quad. If the LED is on, there is no short. If the LED is faded, blinking, or off, then there is a short and you should check your quad. This is a great tool, but we recommend you pair it with the use of a multimeter to check for shorts to be sure you are not going to toast your precious goods!
The RDQ Smoke Stopper uses a Resettable fuse (PPTC). Connectors are high quality Amass XT60's.
Plug the Solid State Smoke Inhibitor between the battery and the device.
To reset the Solid State Smoke Inhibitor, unplug for 10 seconds.
Note: Solid State Smoke Inhibitor/ Lightbulbs / Fuses / Circuit breakers are not 100% foolproof way of keeping the magic smoke in. Its always best to use in conjunction with a multimeter. This is NOT and end all, be all kind of protection. Nothing is. If you wire something wrong, it will likely still blow (ie apply 16v to a 5v system). This is a failsafe, one that will probably help you but may not depending on the kind of error you make. Double check wiring schematics, check your gear with a multimeter, and lastly us a Smoke Stopper. Do not wire things up randomly and hope a Smoke Stopper will save you - that's a bold move Cotton!


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Join us for the public launch of the Prosperity Initiative!
October 27th, from 4-6pm, at the Market Street Promenade
The Youth Violence Prevention Council is a partner with United Way of Northern California and The Prosperity Initiative, and together we are seeking to increase financial stability for families and improving enrichment opportunities and workforce readiness for youth.
This rally will showcase seven amazing programs aimed at promoting greater economic mobility for Shasta County residents.
Find more information about the Prosperity Initiative: http://www.norcalunitedway.org/prosperity


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Beijing October 16, Lamar – Lamar Odom still in Las Vegas hospital unconscious. And his two children, his mother and sister Lisa have traveled from New York rushed over to visit him. Odom's eldest daughter Das Platini has been 17 years, the second son, 13-year-old Odom, Odom told they did not live together. And Lisa had still to fight child custody lawsuit with Odom, the
NBA 2K16 My Team Points two sides eventually feel happy. Odom with childhood sweetheart Lisa, though, but because of lost son in 2006, they separated and alienated. Wait until Odom with Kardashian married, their relationship is worsening – because Odom has been with Lisa did not want to get married, which makes her very distressed. Because Kardashian Odom has the right to inherit family property, Lisa from 2010 with him in court, hoping to get more for their children.
According to reports, the two sides had a few days would have to court, but now Odom was an accident, a lawsuit can be postponed. According to the 'Daily Mail' said Lisa came to New York this is the card Dai Shan arrangements made, although the relationship between the two of them have been bumps, but now the situation is urgent, but also attend once a contradiction . Odom's daughter also has said publicly that she believes Odom and Kardashian's marriage will not last long, 'I do not care, anyway, I also have him.' Das said Platini. Odom after understanding Kardashian month flash marriage,
nba mt points subsequently became involved in shooting Kardashian family reality show, also introduced two exclusive perfume brand. 2013, Odom drug scandal came to the end of Kardashian on divorce.
But Odom also reluctant to break up with her, and therefore delayed until June of this year really formalities, it has not yet entered into force. Odom after the accident, a Kardashian rushed to the hospital soon, Kardashian Odom stood by the bedside, or the identity of his wife to make medical decisions for him. Now she took the initiative to make Lisa a look Odom, but also for human, after all, Odom has not yet out of danger, may never wake up, but to his children at this time is necessary to meet with the father.


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Endorsement is easy, accountability is not
- Statement about: Jovanka Beckles
- For these candidates: I support a minimal endorsement, without a commitment to "boots on the ground" support from DSA.
- Summary: Endorsement is easy, accountability is not
Written by East Bay DSA member Gabe
We should ringingly endorse Jovanka but not (yet) commit significant resources to her or any candidate's campaigns. We should reach out to RPA with our endorsement and meet with them to work out how our organizations, not our representatives, can form a coalition. We should engage directly with RPA's members and contribute our resources to directly advancing the interests of the working class in Richmond and the Bay Area.
Of course we should endorse Jovanka. She's not afraid to represent herself as a Socialist and a fighter for the working class. This alone is reason enough, but the achievements she and RPA have won in Richmond are frankly astounding. Richmond belongs to Chevron, full stop. It is a perfect example of the potentially endless "company town" endgame of capitalism. The gains made by RPA are astounding given the very real power of Chevron and their long-entrenched stranglehold on local politics. To endorse Jovanka is literally the least we can do to endorse and further these gains.
So why not go further? In fact, given their track record in the last 10+ years, it would be myopic to pretend that RPA's coalition has not been (up to this point in time) a more direct and effective representative organization of the working class in Richmond than any explicitly Marxist American coalition has been the last 70 years.
Truthfully, to share resources and labor power with this organization is a no-brainer. OF COURSE we must contribute directly and as immediately as possible to the material interests of the working class! At this moment, a more ideal coalition than RPA cannot be realistically imagined. If we are not willing to tap into our growing power as unified socialists, and commit a portion of it to such a coalition, we are literally wasting our time and failing our comrades.
The East Bay DSA has real power. We've all seen it. We already have enough people to knock on every door in Oakland if we commit to doing so. And we must use this power, or we are squandering it! But the direction in which we, at this moment, apply our untapped power is the crucial decision.
Jovanka's campaign is, at best, a chance for a single progressive candidate to gain a small foothold in the very carefully arranged capital-political machine in Sacramento; at worst, it is a symbolic gesture.
Jovanka and Grace came to ask us for something. It's a small thing to give, and can (and should) be rescinded if needed. I must reiterate: their organization EFFECTIVELY and DIRECTLY represents the interests of Richmond's working class. We owe them more than an endorsement, but that is not canvassing for their candidates, it is canvassing for our shared causes.
I see a chance for RPA and DSA to consolidate resources and power in the direct fight for Single Payer, justice and the material interests of the working class. We must find a way to use our power and theirs to advance these fights, vigorously and without compromise.
The statement above is the opinion of its author and does not necessarily represent the opinions of East Bay DSA, its local council, or its members.


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Crafted from a quick-drying polyamide fabric, these contemporary swimming trunks in a red and blue geometric 'Cerejeira' pattern by Frescobol Carioca are inspired by the beauty of the cherry tree.
A stress-free beach staple these red and blue swimming trunks are long fit for simple style and feature a tailored back pocket and elasticated waistband with a 100% cotton mesh lining and soft drawstring.
Frescobol Carioca embodies the true spirit and style of Rio de Janeiro. Beginning with the launch of its now iconic beach bat Frescobol's collection has now expanded into beachwear and accessories that capture the effortless cool 'Carioca' way of life.
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For any employment redundancy legal advice call our employment redundancy solicitors at Davenport Solicitors – Employment Law Solicitors, London. Reach us at +44 (0)20 7868 2868 or drop us an email at email@example.com
One of the most important things for a business is to remain flexible and this means reacting to changes and circumstances. Ideally, a business would have to react to growing and developing in a positive manner, but we understand that many businesses face difficulties and problems that may require them to make changes that they would prefer not to make. However, if a business comes to the conclusion that they need to reduce their workforce or restructure their business, it is best to face up to the circumstances and act in the most appropriate manner. Making people redundant is a difficult decision and a difficult task for any business. However, It is crucial that such situations are handled in the most effective manner.
At Davenport Solicitors, we understand that the threat of redundancy can cause a change in the mood of a workplace and redundancies are usually met with a wide range of reactions. It is important that employers follow the current processes and procedures. This is where we can help you.
A dismissal on grounds of redundancy can occur where there is a business closure, workplace closure or there is a reduced requirement for employees to carry out a particular work. As an employer, you cannot afford to make redundancies without knowing what you need to do. An error at this stage of the process could lead to you dealing with a costly tribunal claim. One example is the fact that employees who have been employed for at least 2 years are entitled to a redundancy payment and not knowing this can cause significant trouble for your business.
It is vital that you can establish that you acted reasonably in all the circumstances in dismissing the employee. This will involve carrying out a fair procedure and apply a fair criterion for selecting redundant employees. This is an area where we can help. Whether you are facing large-scale redundancies or it is a small section of employees that are facing this situation, it is important that everyone is treated fairly and in compliance with UK employment law. At Davenport Solicitors, we aim to provide you with expertise and experience that ensures you fully comply with all legal requirements in this situation.
If you are considering dismissing employees due to a redundancy situation we will:
Our experienced team of employment redundancy solicitors is on hand to provide you with guidance and representation at all stages of a redundancy situation. In an ideal world, prevention is always the best solution and we are available to assist you from as early in the process as possible. However, no matter when you realize that you need expert legal help, get in touch and we will be able to assist you.
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When it comes to looking for a personal cloud storage option, the selection variety is truly immense. Most popular operating systems and smartphones will actually bundle a cloud storage option with their hardware, such as Google Drive, OneDrive and iCloud. But these three have privacy limitations.
To save you the effort of digging through numerous cloud storage options and getting burned via crappy services, we've scoured the net for the five best cloud storage services for personal use. Storing files online is more convenient, affordable, and securer than ever before.
There are also more choices than ever, so we will be examining the top five cloud storage services in this article. Since personal storage varies from person to person, we decided to select a wide array of services, all of which have unique features to offer. But before we dive into today's article fully, let's first take a closer look at what personal cloud storage actually is.
Personal Cloud Storage and How it Works
Well, as the name suggests, personal cloud storage is all about finding a space to store:
- Files
- Documents
- Photos
- Media
- Personal information
However, simply finding a space to store digital data isn't particularly difficult or expensive, and neither is it conducive towards utilizing cloud storage to its full capacity. A good personal cloud storage service can be used to share, collaborate and secure information. It should provide an easy way to work on projects, both private and otherwise, across the globe with various people. Then of course, we have the security issue to discuss.
Securing The Cloud
Personal data info such as login details, Facebook details and credit card numbers, are all considered gold mines by hackers and snoopers. Apart from providing space and other features, cloud storage should also be a place where you can securely keep encrypted information.
This means, even if a hacker does get your data or the NSA manages to demand it from the provider, all they'll get is jumbled up code that isn't of any use. In conclusion, instead of thinking of personal cloud storage as just a place to dump files, consider thinking of it as a place where you can store, secure and share information.
Before diving in headfirst, let's take a second to check out how exactly this article is setup. This is not a review of each of the five services. Rather, what were presenting here is a general summary of each one, a snippet about why we liked them and a list of pros and cons. We highly recommend you check out our full in-depth reviews of each service, by simply clicking the "Read review" button under every summary.
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Sync.com is our No. 1 pick due to its excellent iron-clad security, great web app and easy-to-use sharing features. Plus their privacy policy is among the best in its class, and they have pretty good mobile apps too.
A relative newcomer to the cloud storage market, Sync.com is a Canada based company that's garnered publicity due to its high-grade security and very user-friendly interface. The desktop software creates a folder on the computer, which will automatically sync files with the cloud and other apps. Sync.com is a zero-knowledge service, files are secured using an encryption key and password, created by the user during signup.
The password can only be changed if you have access to a trusted device (already logged in) and know the existing password. But it's not just security Sync.com is good at, sharing works via right clicking a file in File Explorer/Finder, or clicking the web app's large share button. Sync.com is a simple, straightforward and intuitive service to use, plus, its security and sharing features are very well designed
Why We Like Sync.com:
Sync.com is available for Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, and Android. The web app sports a clean, simple, and easy to navigate interface, uploading files through which is a simple drag and drop affair. Sync.com also keeps folders synced across multiple devices. And it's priced very competitively, considering the feature set it has to offer.
- Strong security
- Simple file sharing
- Easy file syncing
- Easy-to-use interface
- Mobile client lacks file sharing
- No document editing
- Lacks photo gallery & media player
- Syncing limited to 5MB/s
SugarSync is a great personal cloud storage option for users who want excellent multi-device syncing. It works across multiple smartphones and tablets, and can also sync data on multiple PCs. SugarSync has been around since November 2009, its software is a mix of cloud based backup and syncing, complimented by a ton of extra features that feel somewhat unpolished.
It offers a wide variety of pricing tiers, five in total in fact, each with a different set of features, a system that can be confusing without some prior research. The software can choose which specific folders to sync, and works alongside a general folder (named "My SugarSync") that works in a similar manner to other cloud storage services. However, all that functionality comes at the cost of configuration, since SugarSync is designed to be something a user can tweak and tinker with basically to their heart's content.
To the privacy conscious, please note that SugarSync is not a zero-knowledge company and your data can be accessed by the company itself, or anyone who's lawfully gained access to their servers. In terms of general security, files are protected during transfers using Transport Layer Security, and encrypted using 256-bit AES — the same level of protection used by banks and PayPal.
Why We Like SugarSync:
SugarSync does file sharing via links or through shared folders, this is where the software's unique hybrid nature comes in handy. For syncing files, SugarSync is a quick and straight forward solution. Because any folder can be synced, it works well for backing up folders that can't be move to a general "sync" folder.
Apart from syncing, we also found the service a good medium for online collaboration. Plus, it has well made and easy-to-use mobile apps, though a Windows Phone app would have been nice. SugarSync is available for Windows, Mac OS X, Android, and iOS — but there's been no word about any official Linux support so far.
- Combines backup & sync
- Good collaboration features
- Any folder syncing
- Great mobile & PC apps
- Slow online backup
- Lacks private encryption keys
- Difficult to cancel accounts
- Can be expensive
IDrive comes with a lot of bells and whistles. The software is well designed and features a scheduling option, and just to sweeten the deal further, the company's Express service will ship HDDs to you; which can be used to backup data. IDrive's software is simple and well designed. Moreover, not only do they offer the usual fare of Windows, Mac OS X, iOS and Android apps; they're one of the few cloud services with an app for Windows Phone as well.
But that's not all they can do, the service also backs up social media accounts, like Facebook and Instagram. IDrive has quick configuration and backup scheduling options, after which, the user is free to essentially leave them to run automatically. They'll also ship a physical drive with your data on it, should you need to restore a large backup quickly. Security wise, IDrive is a better option than SugarSync, since it does provide private encryption keys.
Data is encrypted using 256-bit AES encryption on transfers and during storage. We strongly advise pro-privacy users to opt for the encryption keys, since IDrive's data centers are unfortunately located within the U.S.
Why We Like IDrive:
Despite primarily not being a file syncing service, IDrive does offer this option. It synchronizes files and offers plenty of options to secure synced data. IDrive is at its best when the service is being used to backup files. You can access them on the go or restore backups to other devices. Pricing wise, IDrive is competitive with other backup services, and competes well with cloud storage services as well.
- Unlimited file types/sizes
- Great file-sharing
- User set encryption key
- Military-grade encryption
- Cannot share files if encrypted
- File saving is temperamental
- No unlimited storage options
- No monthly payment plans
Livedrive is a clunky service that's rather expensive, but comes with unique media streaming features and standard protocols like FTP and WebDav. And it's an unlimited service, so data heavy users should consider it. Livedrive's software feels like a product from the early years of cloud storage, featuring unfriendly and unhelpful navigation.
Which will leave you looking for a printed user manual.
The software hasn't been updated in years, featuring screenshots of Windows 8, an old Blackberry, and the iPhone 4 in their promotion shots. Despite its crappy interface and generally outdated mobile apps, there are a few legitimate reasons Livedrive is on our list. Security is taken care of via encrypted real time backups, file syncing is on board as well, plus users can stream music and videos via the software.
Why We Like Livedrive:
Like SugarSync, Livedrive's software is a mixed bag of file syncing and cloud backup. And its unlimited backup utility also makes it a good option for heavy data users The desktop app also integrates very well within Windows and Mac OS X.
- Unlimited storage
- Good desktop integration
- File encryption
- Real-time backups
- Can be slow
- Dated mobile apps
- Comparatively expensive
- Generally bad interface
Despite Dropbox's serious shortcomings in terms of privacy and security, it does everything else almost perfectly. Though, it isn't a very good backup option and it's not light on the wallet either. Dropbox is the market leader of the cloud storage and syncing game, everyone has heard of it, and almost everyone has used it at some point. Its pricing isn't very competitive, nor are its features, but it's very easy to use and ubiquitous across virtually every platform and third-party application.
Unlike Sync.com, Dropbox is not a zero-knowledge service, and everything stored on their servers is known to them and shared with the NSA. Dropbox can access your data, as could anyone else who lawfully gains access to their servers, including FBI agents, who can prevent Dropbox from notifying customers to obtain legal council. On the other hand, Dropbox has a strong interest in maintaining industry leading security. It has proven itself generally secure against hackers and their ilk (there have been a few security issues, but they were quickly fixed).
Dropbox offers genuine two-factor authentication on all it apps (web app included), which makes it more difficult for hackers to steal your password. Speaking of apps, Dropbox's software is simple to install and use, and is available for Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, Android and even Linux! The desktop app installs a Dropbox folder in File Explorer and Finder, where files are synced quickly behind the scenes. Dropbox's features are easy to access and simple to use, and unlike Sync.com, a forgotten password can be reset via a simple email request.
Why We Like Dropbox:
Sharing with Dropbox is as simple as it gets, simply create a public link via a file browser or the web interface. The service also offers shared folders, that synchronize across multiple accounts. Unfortunately, Dropbox has begun adding advertisements in public links, so we've docked them a few brownie points.
And no one has better integration than Dropbox, it's a developer's favorite choice for third-party integration.
The service can sync data on an unlimited number of devices without a problem and quickly. If two devices are on the same LAN network, they will sync extremely quickly — bypassing the need to use an Internet connection entirely. Better yet, Dropbox offers a comprehensives set of features and almost all-encompassing integration across third-party apps.
- Great syncing features
- Fast speeds
- Good desktop/mobile integration
- Ease-of-use
- Can be expensive
- Hostile to privacy
- Lackluster backup features
- NSA friendly
In Summary…
So, here we have the best cloud storage for personal use, but all we've done here is scratch the surface. There are plenty of other good cloud storage services out there, which offer different pricing schemes and unique features.
To check them out, visit our cloud storage review page. Keep in mind though, before buying into any of the above mentioned services, first test out their free plans or free trial periods. Don't forget to let us know which one piqued your fancy, in the comments section below. Thanks for reading!


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A 50-year-old Odenton man was arrested early yesterday on drugs and weapons charges after state police raided his home in the 1500 block of Grays Ford Road, police said.
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The Columbian mammoth was over 12 feet tall. These huge elephants weighed over 10,000 pounds. The mammoth elephant ate a large amount of grass.
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The Schuman Team at Washington Fine Properties just listed an ultra-luxury home in Potomac, Maryland at 11820 Centurion Way for $2,995,000. This is an extraordinary residence on 2 acres in the pretty Palatine community. There is over 13,000 square feet of space on 4 levels including 6-7 bedrooms, 9 full baths and 2 half baths. You will love the attention to details in this home including beautiful moldings, high ceilings, Brazilian cherry floors, 5 fireplaces and the list goes on. The floor plan is ideal for entertaining both large and small scale as well as everyday living. The walkout lower level is spacious with a large recreation room, home theater, exercise room, bedroom, two full baths and an incredible storage room outfitted with Garage Tek. The fourth level is a fabulous, large space to escape to or it could be a great playroom, homework room, 2nd office. The options are endless.
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Piano Playtime Book 2 is;a diverse, well-tested repertoire book containing over 50 simple pieces by master composers from Bach to Bartok, plus 2 parallel collections of studies designed to consolidate the youngsters pianist's technique.
Fanny Waterman is one of the most outstanding piano teacher of our time. Joint founder, with Marion Harewood, of the Leeds International Piano Competition, her ever growing list of prize-winning pupils has brought her international renown. With her distinguished colleague, she recreates in the Watermann/Harewood Piano Series the thoroughness, imagination and sense of discovery that are key features of teaching. The excellence of the musical material, the clear printing and attractive presentation of the books have been universally acclaimed. The series is established as one of the foremost modern piano methods.
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- "You must be the droid we were sent for."
- ―Jaden Korr, upon finding the R5
An Industrial Automaton-made[2] R5-series astromech droid was owned by a Human moisture farmer who lived on the desert planet Tatooine[1] in 14 ABY.[3] The astromech droid had white plating with red trim[1] and stood one meter tall.[2]
The farmer ordered the droid to record a conversation about the Disciples of Ragnos—a cult that was trying to revive the dead Sith Lord Marka Ragnos—that he overheard in a local cantina. When he became fearful of reprisals from the cult, he sold the R-series droid to a band of Jawas.[1]
When the New Jedi Order found out about the droid, the Human Jedi Padawan Jaden Korr went to get the droid from the Jawas. The Jedi had to fight his way through Tusken Raiders that had attacked the Jawas, but eventually he located the R5 unit and impounded it without paying the Jawas. The information obtained from the droid helped Korr and the Jedi Order stop the cult from reviving the dead Sith Lord.[1]
Behind the scenesEdit
The astromech droid appeared in the 2003 LucasArts video game Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy.[1]
- Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (First appearance)
Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 The New Essential Guide to Droids establishes that the R5-series astromech droids were made by Industrial Automaton and were a "meter-high stack."
- ↑ According to Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, the events in the game take place ten years after the Battle of Endor, which according to the The Essential Reader's Companion is placed in 4 ABY.


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Heidi Ayarbe Talks About Her New Book COMPULSION [Video]
Check out a video of Heidi Ayarbe talking about her new book COMPULSION, which was released on May 1st.
Compulsion Synopsis: Today has to be perfect.
I look at the clock.
10:14 am.
Ten fourteen. One plus one is two plus four is six plus ten is sixteen minus one is fifteen minus two is thirteen. OK.
I turn from the clock and walk into the hallway. "Ready."
Saturday will be the third state soccer championship in a row for Jake Martin. Three. A good number. Prime. With Jake on the field, Carson City High can't lose, because Jake has the magic: a self-created protection generated by his obsession with prime numbers. It's the magic that has every top soccer university recruiting Jake, the magic that keeps his family safe, and the magic that suppresses his anxiety attacks. But the magic is Jake's prison, because getting it means his compulsions take over nearly every aspect of his life.
Jake's convinced the magic will be permanent after Saturday, the perfect day, when every prime has converged. Once the game is over, he won't have to rely on his sister, Kasey, to concoct excuses for his odd rituals. His dad will stop treating him like he is some freak. Maybe he'll even make a friend other than Luc.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2015
I had this post titled and saved since February 2014. Every time I try to begin expressing what I truly feel, nothing seems right. So I left it empty until today. (I think I have all the fitting thoughts, thanks to coffee?)
I've been blogging for a while and the journey has been nothing but amazing. When I was starting, I was too energetic to post every day, join all the memes, comment on all the blogs (this one I have to continue) and be on Goodreads all day reading all the reviews. Even if I don't sleep, even if I don't eat, as long as I blog, all is well. I kept doing it until one day I can't anymore. I looked back and eventually realize how horrible my blog contents are (I've improved a little today, I think). I felt like no one reads my reviews or no one visits my blog at all that is why I DON'T GAIN FOLLOWERS. The insecurity began crawling in my brain like a worm that I can't remove. Then the blogging mojo started to fade.
I tried what I thought would help me reach the number of followers I want by joining blog tours, cover reveals, doing blog features of my own and giveaways but none of these helped. Well, I gained little following (THANK YOU) but still not the number I wanna see. I became obsessed with hitting the right stats and started comparing my blog to this blog blah blah blah. IT WAS SO UNHEALTHY THAT THE HORRIBLE THOUGHT OF QUITTING CROSSED MY MIND.
But then, I asked myself, why was I so eager to hit a certain ceiling for blog stats to begin with? To be called a big blog? To be looked up to? To have the number back up when requesting ARCs? To what really? Dammit, I couldn't answer. Up until now, I still can't and probably I never will admit it to myself even if come to the conclusion as to WHY. Okay, well, maybe because I thought having small following made me a little bit of a failure but boy, was I wrong!
So last December, I took a month long hiatus and contemplated on what truly makes me happy -- fangirling (capslocking basically) on Twitter and reading all the books I feel like picking up. I stopped cramming and obsessing and it made me so liberated, so free! I don't really look into the what numbers I have on the blog anymore because am satisfied with what I gained. I value these readers, commenters, RTers so much that I feel I am finally an accomplished blogger through them. The most important thing I learned in this beautiful community is that numbers on your blog don't define you. So why not focus on the aspects of blogging that bring bliss to me, right?
I'm proud to say that am past the 'numbers obsession' phase. Blog numbers no longer matter to me, I mean, it wouldn't be the priority anymore. And thank you to all of YOU (email subscribers, GFC, Bloglovin, Twitter and IG followers and friends on Facebook) who have been with me all these years. You are all that I ever need. And advance thank you to the future ones!
And to the big bloggers who I get the chance to talk to once in a while on Twitter, do not freaking change!
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You got there! Welcome to the club. (And if this posts twice, please accept my apologies!)ReplyDelete
I am so happy for you Kate! Your blog is completely top-notch! Great job! :DReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you, Kevin!Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 14, 2015 at 12:02 AM
Recently made my own book blog and followed you on your blog (I've only been following you on IG for the last couple of months hehe). I love that this is the first post I read from you. ♥ReplyDelete
I'm glad you've got past the numbers phase! It definitely takes a while, but once you achieve it blogging becomes ten times better. I feel like I've recently got past this too, and now I feel like I'm just blogging for me, reading other blogs because I enjoy it, and any readership is a lovely bonus.ReplyDelete
I really like that you addressed this, because so many people get so hung up on numbers!
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I got so tired of all the "competition" I guess.Delete