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Part 1: Overview
This annual report is a summary of CSIRO's activities and financial position for the 12-month period ended 30 June 2017. In this report, unless otherwise stated, references to the 'organisation', 'we', 'us' and 'our' refer to CSIRO as a whole. In this report, references to a year are to the financial year ended 30 June 2017, unless otherwise stated.
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For over a century, CSIRO has been pushing the boundaries of what's possible in science and technology to solve the nation's biggest challenges and seize the opportunities on the horizon.
Foreword by the Chairman
I am constantly amazed and impressed by the depth and breadth of CSIRO. I have had the pleasure of visiting many of our locations this year and met with many of our teams, our partners and our customers to gain an insight into the work we do—David Thodey AO, Chairman of the CSIRO Board
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Highlights of 2016–17
A summary of our success delivering national innovation, science impact and a safe and supportive environment for our people.
Our global science impact
By taking our science to the world we deliver benefit back to Australia.
Part 2: Annual performance statements
Statement of preparation
We, the CSIRO Board, as the accountable authority of CSIRO, present the 2016–17 annual performance statements as required under s39(1)(a) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). These annual performance statements are based on properly maintained records, and accurately present CSIRO's performance in accordance with s39(2) of the PGPA Act.
Performance against our strategy
Our performance against the planned activities within our Strategy.
Performance of Portfolio Budget Programs
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Our structure as at 30 June 2017.
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Board membership
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Health and safety
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Environmental performance
CSIRO has adopted government policy to reduce its emissions by five per cent by the end of June 2020 (compared to 1999–2000 levels). This aggressive carbon emission reduction target represents a 20 per cent reduction, measured against business-as-usual projections.
Our people
To become Australia's innovation catalyst, we must create a culture and environment that encourages our people to work collaboratively and creatively to deliver a positive impact for Australia and the world.
Awards and honours
Outstanding performance in research is recognised by various international and national award schemes. These selected examples of awards and honours granted in 2016–17 demonstrate our effectiveness in research and the calibre of our people.
Part 5: Appendices
Part five of the CSIRO Annual Report 2016-17: Appendices.
Appendix 1: Service charter
CSIRO's service charter describes the standards of service we aim to deliver to our customers and our commitment to ensuring that these standards are maintained.
Appendix 2: Administrative law
The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) provides the public with a general right of access to documents held by Australian Government agencies, including CSIRO.
Appendix 3: Consultancy services
CSIRO engages consultants where it lacks specialist expertise or when independent research, review or assessment is required.
Appendix 4: Science and Industry Endowment Fund Annual Report 2016–17
Find out more about the Science and Industry Endowment Fund Annual Report 2016-17.
Appendix 5: Full list of CSIRO locations
At 30 June 2017, CSIRO had 59 locations across Australia and overseas.
Part 6: Indexes
Part six of the CSIRO Annual Report 2016-17, containing acronyms, the glossary and CSIRO contacts.
The definitions of the acronyms used in the CSIRO Annual Report 2016-17.
A glossary of terms used in the CSIRO Annual Report 2016-17.
Statement of Expectations Index
Statement of Expectations Index for the CSIRO Annual Report 2016-17.
Compliance index: statutory reporting requirements
The index below shows compliance with information requirements contained in section 46 of the Public Governance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 (PGPA Rule) and the Science and Industry Research Act 1949 (SIR Act).
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Further north into Mozambique are the untouched, pristine islands of the Quirimbas Archipelago. A forty minute plane ride or five hour car ride from Pemba town, this group of islands is the stuff of dreams. It's the beach that all other beaches wish they could be. Look no further than this archipelago for the most picturesque, dramatic, and beautiful beaches in the world.
Pemba Town and getting there
Having spent a few days in Ilha De Mozambique, it was time to leave that magical town lost in time and make my way to Mozambique's ultimate beaches. I learnt about the Quirimbas after reading through various blogs and the pictures I saw were so incredible, I knew I couldn't leave Africa without a visit. Aside from a few blogs however, doing any research on this place was near impossible.
The Quirimbas is an archipelago, not easily accessible by the mainland. The nearest major town is Pemba, once a sleepy port town is now a fast developing and booming ex-pat town. The reason for all this? The largest natural gas reserves in the world were discovered here a few years back. Foreign investment has flooded into this region. New roads have been built, hundreds of apartments/hotels have come up, and general costs of the region have likely quadrupled in the past few years.
Chappa from Ilha De Mozambique to Pemba
From Ilha De Mozambique, reaching Pemba can be done easily by chappa (public transport), one from Ilha to Namiolo, and then to Pemba. Chappas will drive all around Ilha in the early morning picking up people along the way. The people at my hostel in Ilha told me to walk outside with my bags, sit on a bench, and someone would come pick me up. What?? Are they for reals?
I walked out of my hostel a little before 4am and within 5 minutes, a chappa with five people stopped. The driver asked me where I was going, and told me to get in. Wow. That was it. Who would have thought the public transportation of Mozambique was such a highly efficient, organized, operation.
We drove around the island for another half hour, picking up more people, before finally departing with a jam packed van full of locals, and me, the only foreigner. An hour later, the driver dropped me off on the side of the road in Namiolo and told me to wait for a chappa going towards Pemba.
Hitch-hiking to Pemba
Now I was just on the side of the highway, where the locals were setting up their stands for the day. I wanted some breakfast, and not speaking a word of Portuguese, I handed 10 mets (30 cents) to some ladies selling pao (delicious, slightly sweetened bread), not knowing how many I would receive. She handed me three huge pieces! With another 20 mts, I handed it to a guy selling bananas, not knowing what I'd get. I was expecting 2-3 bananas, but received at least twenty. I ended up giving most of them back to random locals walking on the street. I was the star attraction by this point and everyone was looking over at me. Good times.
Half hour goes by and no chappa is in sight. I'm a bit worried at this point but a pick up truck stops, and I recognize the driver, a guy I had met in Ilha de Mozambique while eating coconuts! Turns out, he lived in Pemba and was headed back after a weekend trip to Ilha. Score! Another hitch-hiking experience to add to the list!
Pemba town is not that nice
I had originally planned to stay in Pemba for a few nights to do some diving, but upon arrival, there was nowhere to stay near Wimbe Beach, the most scenic area of Pemba town. Russell's Place was my first option, and having not made any reservations ahead of time, I was told all their dorm rooms were full. Searching around Pemba, there were no cheap options left.
Hotels have become so price inflated by all the natural gas money, with prices well over 3000 mts a night ($100). Pemba Dive and Bush camp was the only option left but they're far away from the beach, with still relatively expensive rooms, and NO longer has diving. To top it all off, Pemba is not that nice of a place. Perhaps once upon a time, it was a lost beach getaway but it has been so built up by the discovery of gas that it just feels like an industrial town now.
Thankfully, I bumped into the couple I had met in Ilha de Mozambique and they were flying to Ibo Island, gateway to the Quirimbas, in an hour. I had just spent a few hours walking around Pemba trying to find a place to stay, but perhaps it was a sign that there was no reason to spend any time in Pemba.
Getting to the Quirimbas
Getting to the the Quirimbas Archipelago is no easy feat. Most visits to the Quirimbas will begin on Ibo Island, a quiet, sleepy village north of Pemba. From Ibo, one can take dhows to visit the surrounding islands. There are essentially three options to get to Ibo:
Chappas regularly run from Pemba, and head to Quissinga, where ferries are waiting to take people to Ibo Island. A chappa to Quissinga is ~200mts (~6$). I've heard from people the drive from Pemba to Quissinga is pot-hole ridden, and incredibly uncomfortable.
Private Taxi:
Taxis can be arranged from Pemba to Quissinga for around ~$200-300, with a ferry then taking you to Ibo. These can usually be arranged with the guesthouse/hotel in Ibo.
Private Plane:
From Pemba airport, there are a few private airlines that fly from Pemba to the Quirimbas. These planes are mostly meant for the high rollers that stay on the private island resorts (like Medjumbe and Vazimba) and most backpackers would never consider this.
Nevertheless, I wasn't so keen to spend 5 hours on a bumpy road, nor did I feel like spending even a single night in Pemba so I ended up paying about $200 for a one way flight to Ibo Island.
Ibo Island Guide
Located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Mozambique, in the Quirimbas Archipelago, Ibo Island is one of the most ancient settlements in Mozambique with a history dating back as early as 600AD when Arab merchants set up trading posts here for gold, ivory and slaves to be shipped to the Arab world. Those days ended when Vasco da Gama arrived, marking the Portuguese colonization of the island in the early 1600′s and ending in 1974 when they abruptly left.
Ibo Island is like a smaller version of Ilha De Mozambique; it's deserted, untouched by time, and hauntingly beautiful. One can walk the length of the island in a half hour, stopping to admire the decaying colonial buildings and colorful mangroves.
The locals are not accustomed to seeing tourists, but will always wave hello and smile. People here are just as relaxed as the tourists that come here seeking relaxation. Pictures don't do this place justice, as it just makes this place look like a crumbling village. One really needs to visit this place in person to appreciate how unique it is.
Where to stay in the Quirimbas
Being likely the most desolate, and undeveloped place I've ever visited, there aren't many places to stay. Ibo Island is about as rustic as any beach destination gets. However, be warned that this is NOT a cheap destination. There are no $5 hostels here and no cheap restaurants. In fact, I'm not sure if there are any restaurants on this island not affiliated with a hotel/guesthouse. Be prepared to spend money! I spent a week in this place and I only saw three options:
A quaint little guesthouse with dorm rooms and bedrooms near the ocean. Their dorms go for 800 mts a night and this is probably the cheapest option on the island.
Miti Mwiri:
Medium sized guesthouse with nice, well-maintained bedrooms. Rooms start at $65 a night. I ended up staying here all nights except the last.
Ibo Island Lodge:
The high end option on the island, this is a luxury lodge with luxury prices. It has beautiful rooms, pool, and ocean view. Rooms are close to $500 a night but the trick here is to make a reservation by walk-in. I ended up staying a night for $120 (for 1 person) just to treat myself on my last day.
Feel like a high roller? There are private islands in the Quirimbas meant for the ultra-luxurious beach paradise getaway. Medjumbe, Vamizi, and Quilalea are all private resorts with the $1000+ per person per night price tags. These islands are not near Ibo Island, but require a private plane to reach.
Edit June, 2015:
So while I did not discover any budget options on my visit to the Quirimbas, Lucie, the owner of Baobibo, emailed and informed me of other budget options; homestays, small guesthouses etc. that are available all over Ibo Island. Most of these options are run by locals, and likely the reason there's zero information about them on TripAdvisor or anywhere on the internet. So for fellow backpackers that are thinking twice about visiting the Quirimbas because of expensive lodging costs, there are other options!
Where to Eat on Ibo
@ Benjamin – in Benji's own courtyard, Rituto – nice large servings of local improved food such as matapa, shrimps, fish, etc… order same morning latest as Benjamin is often busy with guiding in the day. Port/English speaking. 150-200 Mts
@ Mariamo – in Mariamo's own courtyard, Kumuamba – one table, unique community experience, delicious food. Order day before, only Portuguese speaking. 200-250 Mts
@ James & Flo – new little place recently opened by ibo-longtimers on the marginale. Creative cooks, varied buffet, best deal in town. Order one-two days in advance as will try to combine with other guests. 300-350 Mts
@ Ana's Azukari & Munhi – good cook but need to reserve in the morning to be sure of portions. Best to ask what is available. 250-350 Mts
@ Archipelago – on beach next to the jetty. Specialty grilled calamari and chicken.
As Ibo Island welcomes more tourism, and I assure everyone, that the day will come when Ibo becomes a tourist hotspot, real restaurants and more hotels will open up. Until then, enjoy this place for what it is now, because there aren't many places like it in the world.
Diving on Ibo Island
Diving in this part of the world is something special. The corals are so colorful and there is an abundance of fish. The dive sites here do not get many visitors so the conditions are still pristine. Ibo Island Lodge is the only dive shop on the island and while it is the most expensive diving I've ever done ($75 for one dive), it was totally worth it. Lorrayne, perhaps the only divemaster on the island, is one of the best and most enthusiastic DMs I've ever had the pleasure of diving with.
Although there are no big fish to see in this part of the country, the intense colors and schools of different types of fish are more than enough reason to go. This is likely some of the best diving Ive ever done. The best diving in the world, is still hands down Komodo, Indonesia. It's a shame I was only able to dive once! I could have dived the same site we did for a week without being bored.
Sailing the Quirimbas Archipelago
The highlight of my trip to Mozambique was sailing through the Quirimbas Archipelago. We chartered a motored dhow from our hotel Miti Mwiri for a 2 day/1 night adventure, sailing from Ibo Island to Rolas Island, and Matemo for $200. Thankfully, there were others staying at the hotel to split the cost with.
I think in years past, one could just walk up to the local fisherman and could have done a similar trip for a fraction of the price but Mozambique has become far more expensive in recent years due to its gas discovery. Nevertheless, it is a small price to pay to see the Quirimbas.
Our day started early, as we packed all our stuff into the dhow for the night ahead. We set sail first for Rolas Island, a small island 2 hours north of Ibo Island by boat, home to a handful of fisherman. We sail next to schools of dolphins before finally reaching our lunch stop. Rolas Island is known for its coconut crabs, the largest crabs in the world. Sadly, we didn't get to see any.
The most beautiful beaches in the world!
Wow. Just wow. The beaches are blindingly white and the impossibly turquoise waters are crystal clear. We chilled here, taking some pictures, and snorkeling before turning our attention to the fisherman sorting through their catch of fresh octopus. This place is so untouched by tourism that even offering to buy the octopus from them drew confused looks. They were so bewildered and so not worried about making a quick buck that we literally had to write "100" (100 mts= 3$) in the sand before they realized we wanted to buy octopus from them. It would be our dinner later that night.
We left Rolas after three or four hours (far too short in my opinion) to sail to Matemo Island where we would stay the night. Matemo is a large island that used to have a ultra-luxury lodge (the remnants still exist on the island) but is now only home to locals. One of these locals set up a campsite for adventure seeking tourists like us to stay on the island. It's nothing fancy at all, but there's a mattress, mosquito net, and they cooked dinner for all of us, including the five octopus we bought from the fisherman on Rolas!
Walking around Matemo Island
The next morning, I woke with the sunrise and walked around the island. If the locals on Ibo Island weren't used to seeing tourists, Matemo was even more so this way. Everyone looked at me with baffled faces but as I waved hello, smiles and waves back are all I received in return. We walked to the beach and watched as the tide came in.
Matemo island is a large atoll, and high/low tide can be a few kilometers. Watching the tide come in and the dramatic colors that come with it, along with picturesque dhows sailing in the distance is just incredible.
The beach on Matemo is a long stretch of soft sand, overlooking the clearest and bluest waters I've ever seen. I've seen plenty of nice beaches in my day but the beaches in the Quirimbas are on another level. These are the nicest beaches I've ever seen. We were the only people on the beach as well, impossible to find in this day and age.
We hung out here for most of the day, taking pictures and snorkeling, and just reveling in how unbelievably beautiful this place is. There may be other beaches in the world with comparable conditions, but it'll be near impossible to find a place so secluded, so untouched by the world.
Quirimba Island Mangrove Tour
Quirimba Island, not to be confused with the Quirimbas Archipelago is one of the many islands in the archipelago (Ibo, Matemo, Vamizi, Rolas etc.). From Ibo Island, there is a popular day trip walking through the giant mangrove forest during low tide to Quirimba, and sailing back during the afternoon high tide.
It's a full day trip and timing is crucial as low/high tides are so extreme in this place. We had to start our hike no later than 8:30am towards Quirimba island. The walking paths were mostly dry at this point but within a few hours, we'd have to swim.
Desert in the Ocean
I wasn't sure what this day trip was about or what there was to see on Quirimba island, I just tagged along to give me something to do for a day. Turns out, after the long and somewhat arduous hour long hike through the mangroves, we came upon the beach linking Ibo and Quirimba island. During low tide, it's as if the two islands are one! There is blindingly white sand for miles and miles and it felt like I was in the salt pan of the Etosha. It's crazy to think that within a few hours, this beach we were standing on would be a few meters deep in water.
There's not much to do on this island besides walk around the village and hang out on the beach. The intensity of the colors here are just as dramatic as the island hopping safari we did a few ago to Matemo and Rolas.
We ended up visiting a coconut plantation started by a few Germans after World War I. Coconut trees are as common in Mozambique as mosquitoes and this plantation provided me with long sought after answers like why do some coconuts have a thin soft skin with a lot of juice, while others have little water with thick, oily skin.
After our tour of the coconut plantation, we caught a dhow home during high tide, re-tracing the hike through the mangroves we did earlier but this time the water was a few meters high.
Sunset at Ibo Lodge
Sunsets are pretty spectacular here and the best spot on Ibo Island is at the Ibo Island Lodge rooftop bar. I ended up coming here every day during my time at Ibo, drinking my favorite 2M beer, and enjoying the view as the sun set over the mangroves. My time spent on Ibo Island and the Quirimbas mark the end of all my travels around Sub Saharan Africa and what a great way to end them!
Ultra Luxury in the Quirimbas
Given its undiscovered frontier, accommodation in the Quirimbas is limited and broken down into affordable and ultra expensive. While I focus only on budget travel, the luxury options offered in the Quirimbas are on a whole different level. For those that have the money, there are private islands in the Quirimbas completely isolated from what is already a sparsely populated society. with ultra luxury and ultra expensive resorts that will impress even the pickiest of luxury travelers or honeymooners. Check out the following resorts:
Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort: $800+/night
Azura Quilalea Resort: $1000+/night
andBeyond Vamizi Island Resort: $800/night
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Hi Johnny, Thansk for this blog- so helpful! I am off to Moz to work in Maputo for a week, And I have 3-4 days after. Ibo or Ilha de Moz? Wanted beach and as much encoutner with Moz people and culture and history alongside that.
Hey Johnny,
thank you for your great post and blog. I have a question. I m planning to visit thee islands in November. Do u know if the African Pot restaurant and guest house is still around.
Hi johnny! great tips and info on your blog! My husband and I are traveling to moz in september, we will have 9 day to try to discover ilha de moz and quirimbas. We will fly to Nacala, since we were told that nampula is more dangerous, do you know if its easy to get from nacala to ilha???? after that we intend to go from ilha to pemba, any suggestions??? I know you did hitchhiking on your trip, hope we have the same luck, if not, any tips or ideas on that? and finally we would like to find the best affordable way to get to ibo, I have read of people going there by car, is that possible? the ferry can take your car??? if so, do you know how much they charge you? and how did you get back from the island, was it also expensive or difficult? also I`ve read of people taking motor boats from some of pembas beaches, do you know about that? and last but not least do you know the scheduele for the ferrys/boats comming in and out of ibo island????? Finding info about moz has been really hard for me, Im really thankful for your blog!! all the extra help will surely be highly aprecciated!!!
This was great! I am having a road trip from Uganda all the way to Mz. I will
Be couchssurfing. I have a host in Pemba, so I am tempted to go to Ibo. After 5 hours drive from Pemba, how long is the boat ride to Ibo island. I am
A back packer and I hope it will work out for me. Very excited. I am planning to go all the way to Tofo. You know how long the drive from Nampula to Tofo is?
Thanks :).
Hi Johnny,
Great articles on Quirimbas! I'm in Pemba and trying to find out about cheaper accommodation options in Ibo. Your update with that information is very helpful.
I'm heading there by chapa tomorrow morning. Not looking forwards to the journey but the destination will more than make up for it.
Hi Eion! I'm glad you found this article helpful! The journey is well worth it in my opinion to see that part of the world. Enjoy the beach and everything that island has to offer!!
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Great blog! Such a shame you missed us – Guludo – just up the coast from Ibo, opposite Rolas Island, we would have loved to have you to stay. We're one of the few reasonably priced places to stay in the Quirimbas (around the $120pn fb) – we're a social enterprise so the community is at our very heart. Next time you're in the area, you must come and stay!
Hi Amy. Johnny asks a good question about getting to Guludo? Your destination could be an alternative jumping off point to see some of the Quirimbas islands. I think going via Guludo would give an interesting perspective of both aspects of the national park. (Inland & islands). I am a solo woman traveller headed to your area Sept. 7-12, 2015 . I am still deciding on my itinerary. Thanks for the Ibo lodge tip Jonny. 😉
Hello! Amazing info. I am thinking about a trip in mid August for 2 weeks. I definetely want to go the hostel, backpack route, with the occasional splurge on flights and a mid range hotel when possible. Do you have any sense of how important reservations are that time of year? I would much rather play things by ear, but also don't want to get stuck with no flights and no place to sleep. Thanks!
Great post.
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This brought back so many memories!! I love that you too hitchhiked, it's so easy to do in Moz 🙂 From what I can tell, Ibo and Metemo look the same as when we were there! Pemba wasn't all that built up though when we went. We too didn't really like Pemba all that much though. We also didn't see any crabs! Wonder where they are?? Anyways, great pics and awesome info 🙂
Hi Johnny!
I stumbled upon your blog and I love it!!!
I am currently researching travel in Southern Africa. I have about 2 months (out of which about 2.5-3 weeks will be in SA). My rough plan is 1 week Malawi, 1 week Zimbabwe and 2 weeks Mozambique. Are 2 weeks enough?(including travel time). Is it safe, in your opinion, for a single woman?
Thanks in advance,
Hi Noaa, you're going to have a great time with 2 months! I think it depends on your style of travel. I get restless pretty easily so I have to be on the move or doing something all the time. Two weeks I think is enough in Moz but you probably can't do the same itinerary as I did in that short of time. I'd definitely focus on the north however as that is the most unique and beautiful in my opinion. I saw the Quirimbas and the Bazaruto but if I had to pick one, it would be the quirimbas again. Tofo is nice but not really a must go place if you're short on time, unless you're a diving fanatic.
As for traveling solo, I think Mozambique is a definitely okay. People are incredibly friendly and I have never felt so welcomed before. Go with the chappas from the Malawi border to Ilha de Mozambique and you'll be just fine (not the most comfortable ride from what I've heard however).
Enjoy your time and let me know if I can help any more!


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|29 Apr 2015
W7 Pro x64 SP1 | W10 Pro IP x64 | W8.1 Pro x64 VM | Linux Mint VM
You need to hook your failing hard drive up as a secondary drive (not as a boot drive) to your friend's machine (you can use yours once the new one is installed if you want to wait) and see if Windows can detect the files on it, if not I'll ask for some extra help in that area. As for Windows installation on your new disk follow Clean Install Windows 7 once the drive is installed. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
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|04 May 2015
Hello !
After multiple failures, and before hooking the failing HDD to my friend's computer, I actually could finally boot my failing PC using Hiren's Boot CD and the Mini XP version.
Bad news is, I tried to do a CHKDSK command, and the command didn't work, the failing drive could not be read.
Tried to use the Windows explorer, but the software would freeze trying to read the C:\ drive, not being able to access it.
The drive manager tool can detect there is a C: Disk, but again it cannot have acess to the data in it.
Does it mean the HDD is actually failing due to a mechanical failure (not logical, as I hoped) ? Is it possible that I couldn't run a CHKDSK command cause I tried doing so in a Windows XP version whereas I had Windows 7 ?
What are the next steps if you don't have access to the files ? Cause honestly, I don't really care about the computer, it's 7 years old, I was gonna replace it this year anyway, but I wanna get my data back.
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|05 May 2015
Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
See what Linux shows,
Emergency Kit - save your files from a dead OS
|My System Specs
|05 May 2015
Unfortunately, I got no results from it.
The short test was aborted saying that I should try the long test, Long test gave me nothing either... the test result was "Failed", but I had no error code and I can't try to repair anything...
EDIT : I couldn't repair because it's not a seagate Drive.
|My System Specs
|05 May 2015
The HDD is an Toshiba one, and the tool provided by Toshiba only can format the HDD from what I could read : Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility
It also exists in Hiren's Boot CD, but as I said, I wanna recover my data first before trying to fix my computer.
I'll try to use a Linux OS tonight.
Thanks for everything.
|My System Specs
|06 May 2015
When it is Toshiba, the scopes are limited, unfortunately.
You can try another thing ..... remove the HDD off this computer, apply it to another working computer with ample free space available, and then see if it is accessible or not. If not, you may follow it: Recover files by partition recovery with partition magic - MiniTool Partition Wizard.
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|09 May 2015
Hi everyone.
Thanks for the tips, Linux Mint worked perfectly, I could acess my files and recover most of it (though I am still not sure if some files are corrupted or not, I already found some weird files named "ntuser.dat").
Is there a way to restore/repair the old HDD ?? Is there a software like SeaTools that can do it, but from the Linux Mint environment? Should I just format it and reinstall Windows ?
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|09 May 2015
Format the full HDD and see if you can install windows on it. If this attempt fails, you might need a new HDD.
I am not aware of any mechanism that can repair bad sectors on a Toshiba disc.
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|12 May 2015
Desk1 7 Home Prem / Desk2 10 Pro / Main lap Asus ROG 10 Pro 2 laptop Toshiba 7 Pro Asus P2520 7 & 10
Uneo just for the heads up there is another option and this is it - I use this as it is so easy too and I prefer the bootable disk - personally
Make a bootable Ubuntu disk http://www.ubuntu.com/download
Set the BIOS to boot from the optical when the machine boots it will show you a screen with TRY or INSTALL > select TRY not INSTALL
When it is finished - it takes very little time you will get a screen like in the pic .
Open the drive you want > User and dig down until you get to the data / settings you may be able to copy / paste the material you want to an external source or other installed drive doing this.
I am not sure if it will but I have recovered tons of data etc using this method both on "dead" or just plain drives that you cannot get data from using Windows.
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A/N: Sadly, this is the very final chapter to this story. I'll take this time thank each and every reviewer for their words of kindness, encouragement, constructive criticism, and the helpful advise. Specifically, I'd like to thank Majikaru Rin for her energetic reviews, FlareKnight for the deep and thoughtful words, and Crazylobo for having enough interest to have a PM conversation about the story. All of you guy and gals deserve my thanks. Now that is out of the way, I will ask all of you to remember to do something for me. On May 6th, I will be releasing the trailer to my next project, fanfiction to those who are confused. Remember, May 6th is the date. It will be on Youtube and under the screen-name Goldpen360.
Epilogue: Peace at Last
The world of the living was now back into its usual and mundane routine. To those who were at war, they were relieved to see that Fuyuki appeared as it did when they left. The people were back and the buildings were whole once again. In no time, the sun shone brightly and the life bustling around the town was in full bloom.
"Stupid tie," Archer loosened the accursed accessory as he glared into the mirror. He was careful not to be too loud, lest he be punished severely, 'Heh, to think I'd be reduced to this.' Archer stopped to reflect on his life up to this point. It was nothing to smile about, but he was happy that life was looking up for him. With a small chuckle, Archer swiveled on his heel and plucked the black suit-coat resting on the chair nearest him. He causally walked out of the bedroom and made his way down stairs, simply enjoying the feeling of having little worries. He was not waiting for the fangs of some demon to rip into his flesh, he was not figuring out how to beat another spirit to the Holy Grail, or worrying about his next fight. As he strolled into the spacious living room, he stopped to drink in the décor of the Tosaka mansion.
It was strange how he never got bored examining the walls and table-tops. He was never short on reading material, still having to finish three other walls of books. Another chuckle, 'Of course it's not like I have much time to read now a days.' His calm eyes shifted to the other person in the room, "Sorry for the trouble." He said with a friendly smirk.
The awed man snapped his attention to Archer, "Oh," He laughed nervously, "it's no problem, don't worry too much." His eyes went back to the various paintings and decorations, "It's an honor to be called out by the great Tosaka family." Silence followed the compliment, both men simply absorbing their surroundings.
After a few minutes of silence, Archer felt his pant-leg being tugged slightly. He turned and looked down, seeing a pair of innocent eyes looking up at him, "Daddy," The small voice started, "I can't tie my ribbon." A thin, crimson colored ribbon was held up in small hands.
Archer simply examined the child as he slowly took the ribbon, "Alright Rei," He looked into her bright teal eyes, "stand still okay?" He ran his hand through her charcoal hair as he knelt down in front of her, beginning to tie the ribbon. He was sure to go slow so that the girl could watch and learn, "Where's your sister?" His eyes flashed when he saw the small pout on her face.
Rei answered with the pout still firmly on her lips, "She was upstairs hogging the baphroom, I had to go get ready with mommy instead." When she saw that her ribbon was tied, she fiddled with the bow, making sure it was placed perfectly between both parts of her collar. She spun around in her black and red skirt and white shirt. The frills were ironed to perfection and everything was perfectly symmetrical. If Archer didn't know his wife, he would've believed Rei had O.C.D.
"So do you know where your brother is?" Archer smirked and slowly nodded when he heard a thud and some yelling, "Never mind," Archer chuckled while Rei giggled their eyes focused on the large staircase. As they expected, a crimson streak was seen descending the stairs and jumping over the railing, escaping the wrath of his mother.
Rei smiled broadly as her brother stopped next to her, trying to catch his breath, "Lium runs just like Daddy when Mommy's mad at him." Her giggles increased when Archer's laughing immediately ended.
Archer patted his son on the back, "Come see me sometime kiddo, I'll teach you how to deal with your mother."
"Thanks," Lium straightened and grinned up at his dad, "but I'll ask uncle Shirou for a solution that doesn't involve kissing her." He chuckled when Archer popped him over the head. His laughing ended when someone suddenly stuck their finger in either side of his mouth and pulled, "Ow," He looked down to see a mischievious grin, "Maggie, let go!" His words were slurred, but his fierce grey eyes told the girl the same message.
Maggie did as she was told and let go, roughly slapping either cheek before standing beside her sister Rei, "Such a baby," She sighed and leaned on Rei heavily.
Rei immediately whined and tried to shove her twin sister off of her, "Get off, you're heavy!"
"I'm not heavy, your just lack muscle."
"Do not, get off!"
"But I wuv you so much!"
"Ewww, stop it!"
"I jus want a kissy kissy,"
"EWWWW, Daddy, make her stop!"
Archer and Lium watched the twins bicker, both smiling softly as they did. When he noticed, Lium immediately wiped off the small smile, feigning annoyance instead, "Feh, girls." He straightened his tie and looked up at Archer, "So what's taking Mom so long, I still want to go out and play some ball with my friends sometime in my childhood."
"What was that Gillium?" The nine-year old froze and slowly looked back to see his mother looming over him. Rin Tosaka had her arms firmly folded, teal eyes showing suspicion and a bit of playfulness. She fought the urge to look at her twins, hearing them try to suppress their giggles at the scene.
"You got a lot to learn my son." Archer smirked, but he soon felt Rin's gaze fall upon him, "You look beautiful."
"You," She pointed at Archer, "couch, now!"
The calm man sighed and went over to the couch, "We're ready," He said to the shocked man still standing in the room. He plopped down on the fine British style couch, taking his usual position on the crimson cushions and enjoying the cool dark wood of the frame. He watched with a smile as the twins slipped under his spread arms, exchanging looks with their identical teal eyes. Rin easily took her usual position between his legs, Lium sitting at her feet with his mother's hands on either shoulder.
The stunned visitor raised his camera, observing the family through his lens. They looked near perfect, the prior exchange not even showing in the slightest on their faces, "Alright, say cheese," He said nervously. All members of the Tosaka family smiled broadly, the love they shared for each other clearly showing on their faces. He snapped the photo, still stunned by the sight, "The uh, photos will be done in two days, just pick them up at the store and you'll be set." He took three more photos and one of each child, fighting the urge to ask about Lium's white hair that he obviously got from his father.
After the photographer left, Lium tore off his tie, "FINALLY, FREEDOM!" He took one step to the door, but Rin was quick to stop him, "Aw Mom," He whined and looked back at her.
Rin redirected him to his room, "Hurry and change, we're going to visit your uncle Shirou and aunt Arturia." She smiled when the twins started cheering, excited to see their 'Auntie Saber'. Even Lium's face lit up, excited to see his cousins and watch his dad tease his uncle as usual.
"You know," Emiya Shirou rubbed the bump on his head, "I'm starting to have second thoughts about teaching our kids how to use these things." He held up a wooden sword and placed it on the wall. He yelped when he felt something hit his head, feeling the gaze of the blonde behind him, "Ow,"
Emerald eyes closed as she smiled at his face, "That's hat you get when you drop your guard." She smoothly walked past him and placed her own training tool on the wall, ignoring his whimper at his newest bump, "Whining gets you nowhere Shirou."
"Got me everywhere last night."
Much to Shirou's surprise, it was not Arturia that hit him over the head. Instead, a glaring Taiga stood over the dizzy man, eyes blazing, "I will not have my darling niece and nephews exposed to such perverse talk Shirou." Taiga continued to glare as Arturia helped him up, an amused smile on her face.
Shirou returned the glare, "You didn't have to hit me you know!" He pointed to the kendo sword in her hands, "Those things hurt!"
Arturia simply watched as both of them bickered like siblings, Taiga occasionally threatening him with the surprisingly effective weapon ion her possession. She heard the door slide open, catching her attention. As soon as she saw who it was, she smiled down, "What is it Bedivere?" She scooped up the small girl and gave her a light kiss on the cheek.
The five-year old hugged her small bear to her and looked at her mother innocently, "Auntie Rin and Uncle Archer are here. Kiri and Lan sent me to get you and Daddy."
Arturia smiled at her little girl and set her down, "Thank you Bedivere, we'll be right there." She watched the child hurry off, politely sliding the door to the dojo closed once more. Her gaze returned to the still bickering pair, clearing her throat. Both Shirou and Taiga stopped, looking over to see Arturia giving them a look that said 'enough fighting or else I'll hurt the both of you'.
Shirou was the first to risk a question, "Was that Bedivere that just came here?"
"What happened to you?" Archer laughed at the three bumps on Shirou's head as he sat down next to Rin. They had decided to sit outside and watch the children play, enjoying each other's company at the same time. It was at times like these that they could speak of the past and their friends in the other world, unconcerned about their children asking questions.
Shirou glared at Taiga, "I let my guard down and I live with a psycho teacher." He took a long drink of the glass of lemonade in his hand, smiling at a certain memory that popped up, "Do you guys remember when Arturia first tried to make lemonade?"
Archer and Rin immediately laughed, "That was the first time I saw a kitchen catch on fire from making a drink."
"I don't hear any complaints now." Arturia said pointedly, shooting Archer and Shirou stern looks.
"Doesn't beat the first brick, I mean 'meat-loaf' Rin tried to make a month after we got married." Archer yelped when Rin pinched his cheek, pulling it rather hard.
Her expression was sweet and loving on the outside, but Taiga and Shirou stared at the vein on her hand, "We don't speak of those times dear." She sang, letting Archer go.
"I happened to like that meat-loaf." Taiga shot in, grinning at the humorous conversation.
Shirou looked off, "You eat anything cooked, she's got a cast-iron stomach I tell you."
Arturia and Rin exchanged looks when their husbands went into another fit of laughter at their expense, "What about you two?" Arturia started.
"Yeah," Rin smirked as their faces lost color, "remember whenever we first left the kids with you when they were babies?" Rin and Arturia laughed, remembering the scene as if it were yesterday. They had gone out on a Lady's Night, leaving the kids with their husbands. However, Arturia came home to find Archer and Shirou wearing every bit of armor they could trace, three babies with dirty diapers watching their fathers in amusement.
Shirou leaned his head back and groaned, "I never thought I'd wish to fight Lucifer until that moment."
"Amen," Archer leaned back in his own chair, "I've seen many things in my life, but a baby with a dirty diaper trumps every demon I've ever seen." Silence fell over the five adults, each simply enjoying the company and the warm sun of summer. In time, they all watched the kids play. Kiri, Shirou's oldest son, was wrestling with Lium. The ten0year old boy had blonde hair with red tips, inheriting his dad's golden eyes. Noticing the 'Third Musketeer' was missing, all eyes searched for Lan, the second son.
"Poor guy," Archer said as he spotted Lancelot being dragged away by the twins to play house with Bedivere.
"No, I don't wanna go, please!" Lancelot clawed the grass as the twins dragged him by his feet, both giggling evilly at his distress. He silently cursed his brother, Kiritsugu, for being too focused on pinning Gillium to notice he was being kidnapped by his own cousins, 'Evil harpies,'
"I heard that," Maggie grinned down at him with a sinister shadow cast over her face.
"Scary," Rei shivered as she watched her sister begin to drag Lancelot the rest of the way by his ear. Rei sighed and looked back towards the house, smiling at what she saw, "Hello," She stared into space for a few moments before speaking again, "it's okay, I'm sure other people need your help too."
"What are you doing?" Maggie suddenly appeared behind her, causing Rei to jump, "You're not speaking to 'Tenchi', or whatever his name is, again are you?"
Rei puffed out her cheeks as she blushed, "His name is… um," Rei looked down when she discovered she couldn't remember, "I forgot his name."
"Sounds like a pedophile if he's hanging around you."
"Maggie, stop it!"
"So have you guys heard from any of the others recently?" Shirou asked as he watched Kiri slip through Gil's hold.
Rin nodded, watching the girls torture… I mean 'play', with Lan, "Lancer and Bazett called a few days ago. They're doing well in Ireland; I heard they opened a small restaurant. I would've never guessed Bazett could cook a good meal or two." She tried to remember any news about Caren, "I remember hearing something about Avenger and Caren being on assignment for the Church. One of my friends in the Magic Association told me they're doing pretty well."
"How about Ilya and Heracles?" Archer held back a laugh when he thought of the white-haired woman. The last he'd heard, she had met and married the owner of a multi-billion dollar company and 'forced' Heracles into being her bodyguard. Everyone knew she really didn't need one, seeing how she has the strength of one-hundred men.
Shirou slapped his forehead and ran his hand down his face slowly, "Where do I start? She's doing good, but I heard she practically threw some woman trying to flirt with her husband out the window of their country home. I can't blame her, he's a pretty good guy and any woman would want to steal him for his money." He chuckled, "A shame they don't know about her inhuman strength, probably be less cases of shattered bones in the local hospitals."
"What about her family?" Arturia often felt concern for Ilya after their return, remembering that she was virtually useless to the Einzbern family since the Holy Grail was gone.
"It was tense," Rin started, "but the Church and the Magic Association forbade the Einzbern family from harming her. It happened under the radar and without her husband's knowledge, but that's probably for the best." The conversation went on with a lighter tone, everyone adding another good day to their memories.
As night fell over Fuyuki, Archer and Rin went home, allowing the children to stay the night after a routine 'beg session'. In minutes, everyone was clean and ready for bed, Arturia and Shirou making their rounds to say goodnight to the kids. Taiga wished the children goodnight before leaving, practically announcing her departure to the whole city. The kids all laughed at her antics as she left, Arturia smiling along with them while Shirou shook his head in shame.
As they approached the room all the girls were staying in, Shirou felt a swell of contentment wash over him. He kissed Arturia on the cheek and sat against the doorframe as she wished the girls goodnight. He watched the scene with s soft smile, finally allowing the truth of his current life to hit him. He was happy, truly happy with his life. The nightmares that hit him after the Grail was destroyed were nothing but distant memories, the warmth from Einzheimer's presence gave him more comfort than anxiety, and knowing the truths to his past seemed less important now that he had a family to fill the void in his heart.
"Mommy," Bedivere approached Arturia with a book in hand, "will you read us a bed-time story?"
Maggie giggled and laid back, "I haven't heard one of those in years, I kind of miss it." She pouted when she felt a weight on her stomach, "I'm not a pillow Rei." Rei simply stuck her tongue out at her and turned to Arturia attentively.
"What story is it?" Rei asked, watching her aunt sit down with them to begin reading.
Shirou had seen the book and smiled instantly, remembering that it was his favorite from when he was younger. He never had it red to him at his bed-time, but he did enjoy reading it in his spare time. As Arturia opened the book to see the title, he mouthed the name along with her, "The Eagle and the Princess,"
-- Coming Summer of 2008 --
Once upon a time
The sound was loud and ominous, looming over the empty streets of the city below. Loose papers blew across the streets, adding to the rubble from partially destroyed buildings and burned structures. The chopping sound covered the rumbling of distant explosions, the noise of distant gunfire muffled by the labyrinth of abandoned structures. The grey-colored OSPREY, the latest transport aircraft, hovered over the street, attack helicopters scouting the surroundings.
A hiss was drowned out by the aircrafts propellers, the hatch opened as the sides of its frame folded up. Out of the hatch slid a large white form, the legs of its humanoid body absorbing the impact of hitting the cracked street. Its legs extended so it could stand at full height, its arms popping into its shoulder joints and raising the gun in its right hand.
There was a kingdom that fell into the hand of a terrible king
Above, the OSPREY remained still as the sides of its rear body dropped what was held on them. Lines kept the forms from falling too fast, the thick cords disconnecting when boots hit the dry pavement. The forms that dropped from the transport raised their guns and exchanged looks, watching the one with blue paint splattered on his helmet. He made a series of hand signs, signaling for them to move forward. Above, the OSPREY retreated towards the coast, disappearing when it drifted over a series of disheveled sky-scrapers.
In this kingdom, there was a small princess. This girl was gentle and kind, but was forced to escape when her kingdom fell.
A Rocket Propelled Grenade, RPG, slammed into the building to their right, forcing the soldiers to take immediate cover. Seconds of silence followed before the roaring of gunfire filled the streets, hot lead flying through the air. The giant machine searched the street, ignoring the small-arms fire pelting its armor harmlessly. Another RPG roared its way, but as it approached, a bubble of light caused it to explode before getting near the machine. Taking aim and following the smoke trail, the giant fired its gun, the large caliber bullets ripping a dark corner-store to shreds.
The soldier with blue paint made another series of hand-signals, sprinting into the street and towards another source of cover. All his men but two followed. The ones left behind slipped into the alley, immediately entering the building and checking for enemies. The sensors in their helmets picked up no signatures, meaning the building was theirs. The female member of the duo removed a black rifle from her back, approaching the window carefully. Her companion took out his binoculars and searched for the enemy, finding them held up in a two-story pub just down the street.
She fled into the forest, not knowing that a dark shadow was following her.
Ten loud bangs rang out, each a bullet aimed for someone's head. They all hit their mark, easing the barrage coming towards those still in the street. The leader made two hand signs, one a forward motion. They left their cover once more and made their way to a destroyed truck. However, a shot managed to hit the leader in the head, causing him to recoil. The soldier slowly raided his head, showing that the bullet only nicked the cheek of his helmet, "Give 'em Hell."
The shadow chased her to a cliff, ready to devour her whole. However, as it approached the princess, a large bird burst out of the trees and dove for it.
The machine in the back knelt down, a hatch on its back opening. A single missile shot out and rocketed for the pub, hitting it dead-on. However, it did not destroy the building, but cover it in fluorescent paint. The enemy looked on in wander until the attack helicopters came, raining down death from above. In seconds, the Hell Fire rockets and Gatling cannons left nothing but rubble and corpses.
It talons forced the shadow back into the woods, saving the princess from harm. She watched the bird ascend and circle around to land, revealing its golden color to her. It was a large eagle, its posture proud and strong.
"Alright RAPTORS," The leader ran a clean sweep with his helmet, "area secured." He raised the mask of his helmet to reveal sharp, golden eyes and rust-colored hair. He looked toward the building behind them and nodded, "Nice shot Tosaka,"
"Was there ever any doubt?"
The RAPTOR leader ignored the question and turned to the other members of his squad, "We clear a path to the Velvet Street Mall and meet with Landing Party Alpha, Oorah?"
"Oorah," The squad barked back and took up defensive positions, waiting for Tosaka and her partner to return.
"Please, help me I got lost when the darkness chased me." The princess cautiously asked the beautiful creature, staring into its strong, golden eyes.
"Very well, I shall help you young one. I see your heart is pure and will save this land from the taint of the darkness." The eagle responded. It remained still, allowing the princess to climb onto its back.
"What the heck?" Shirou ran his hand along the frozen glass, removing enough frost to see through it. Inside was a woman with blonde hair, her eyes closed in cryogenic sleep.
"Yo, Boss Man," A voice rang through the radio in Shirou's ear.
Shirou slowly raised his hand to the device, eyes focused on the girl in the capsule before him, "Evans, I think I just found target Arthur." He looked towards the computer-screen that displayed her medical information, examining all the data and memorizing as much as he could, "Is the kid safe?"
"Yeah, our little princess is fine. She's scared, but fine Boss Man. Listen sir, Tosaka spotted Sgt. Jackson and his squad heading for the western part of the facility, it seems they found your Tiger."
Shirou nodded at this and started punching in the code he was given, "I wish them luck, she's not exactly the ideal maiden in distress." He backed away as the capsule hissed, the tempered glass rising to reveal the rest of the woman's body. Wasting no time, Shirou hoisted her over his shoulder and started out, gun ready to shoot whatever got in his way, "This is turning into a huge freakin' mess."
Operation Excalibur
Coming Summer of 2008
……… "Speak your name,"
………. "We are,"
2008… All shall truly END
June 6th look to Kat's Dream
A/N: Well, that seals things for Burning Crusade. I do hope the previews caught your interest. I plan on going sci-fi for my next project, so please give it a try and help me get used to the new genre. As for the last segment, it was indeed a teaser to my third project. On June 6th I'll post another trailer on YouTube of a potential third story, a direct sequel to this. Make no mistake, both won't be anywhere near as long as this, especially Operation Excalibur. Anyway, please review and tell me if you're interested or not and thank you all again for reading. I hope all of you have a nice day.
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Reasons to Love 50
A couple of years ago, a friend sent an email to her contacts to say that a friend's fiftieth birthday was the next day. Her friend is a vibrant man whose sense of humor always makes him seem younger than his years, so I was surprised that he'd be bothered by a number. But apparently, turning 50 was making him feel old and past his prime.
I'm 58; I left 50 in the rear view mirror a few years ago. I left "old" in the dust decades ago, deciding that I would be the one to choose how I feel about my age and my life. And that's going just fine, thank you. But my friend's email inspired me to make a list of reasons to love 50. And since 50 is the new 30, a list of thirty feels just right. Here they are.
1. You know what you like and aren't afraid to ask for it.
2. You're no longer an upstart; you're more likely planning a startup.
3. You're finally a really good kisser – it takes 10,000 hours to master any skill.
4. You're comfortable not wasting time on things you don't consider important just to be polite.
5. Knowing that parents and grandparents won't be around forever allows you to treasure them more while they're here.
6. There's a whole art form and philosophy dedicated to the idea that age and loving wear makes something more interesting: wabi sabi.
7. Styles and fashion have cycled through enough times that you know in advance if a new style will work for you.
8. You're finally valued for what you know, not what you do.
9. You don't tolerate fools, bigots, or mean people any more. You may even have the courage to tell them so.
10. Men finally look into your eyes when you speak.
11. Age may not be within your control, but poise, grooming, style and grace are. You learn to spend time on them.
12.You get to enjoy your grandchildren; you were too busy and stressed to enjoy your own children.
13. You view someone who died at 75 as being "taken way too soon."
14. You have time to focus on what you want, instead of what your kids need.
15. Your friends who have been there for you for decades become your second family; sometimes, your one true family.
16.Young superstars want to learn from you, not compete with you.
17. You have a vibrant inner life that no one suspects at first glance.
18. You can laugh at things that would have mortified you a couple of decades ago.
19. Worrying becomes a choice rather than a compulsion.
20. You never take waking up feeling well for granted.
21. Enough loved ones have died that you never take waking up for granted.
22. Satellite radio means it's always 1978 in your car (and it only plays hits that have stood the test of time).
23. All young starlets begin to look alike: heatherashleyjessicamadisoncaitlinchloe. You realize that they're only interesting because they're new. Not all of them will pass the test of time.
24. You can express strong opinions without worrying if people will still like you.
25. Sex is a bit rarer, but much deeper. (And a lot less rare than young people imagine.)
26. You get to see fashion you wore at 17 back in fashion for 17-year olds.
27. You realize how little you need to be truly happy. And you start to let go of the rest.
28, Science finally agrees that naps make you smarter.
29. You realize that embarrassment won't kill you. Likewise mistakes. Likewise a messy house.
30. Healthy has become the new sexy. And you rock it.
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I must admit, I can be a jealous girl. Not jealous of someone looking at or flirting with my man (which at present, I don't have), but jealous of where others are as compared to my current life location. I guess I imagined, when I was younger, that I would be further along in my life, career, financial state, etc. than I am right now. Marriage and divorce have a funny way of upending your plan.
Marriage, with the right person, can be such a blessing in so many aspects of your life. I wasn't so fortunate. Before marriage, I had a great credit score, I was responsible with my money (I was the only one touching it so I knew where every dollar went), paid my bills on time, kept my utilities on. I wasn't perfect, but, as a single mom I had to be close. I accepted help from the state when it came to daycare, but everything else was me. Without daycare assistance, I never would have been able to work and my oldest son and I would have been just another welfare statistic.
Fast forward a couple decades and I found myself suffocating under a mountain of debt. Credit cards that went years without payment, one utility or another getting turned off every other month, mortgage payment always late, sometimes by months, worries over whether or not we would have money to feed our kids and those kids wearing duct-taped shoes to school. I was so unhappy and, even though I was a stay at home mom, I was working myself to death, baking 60-80 hours a week to make a little money at farmers market and working additional hours to create custom painted items that I sold at markets, craft shows and online. We made more than enough money to pay our mortgage, bills and other expenses, yet there we were. Nothing was getting paid and we were falling further and further behind and there were threats that the bank was going to take our house.
The thing that finally made me realize I was done was a receipt for a paperback book. A paperback book. I found the receipt in my car because he failed to dispose of it. He was choosing his wants over the family's needs. The receipt was just the tip of the iceberg and that was my wake up call. I made my plan to leave and bided my time. I was done.
That was my rock bottom. I walked away from my failing marriage. I had no job, no money, no place of my own to stay. Nothing, but my kids, my clothes and my art supplies. My grandpa, who was in rehab healing from a broken hip, let me live in his house rent free while I looked for a job. My parents and sister and brother-in-law helped me with food and gas money until I could get my first paycheck from my new job.
When I left, what I did have was a mountain of debt acquired during the marriage, school loans to the tune of $20,000 that were in arrears, no self worth, fear of the unknown and feeling like a complete and total failure.
Nothing like facebook to add to the broken mess. I watched as my friends bragged about their amazing relationships and marriages. They posted pictures of smiling faces in far off places on sandy beaches. There were grandchildren born and graduations and job promotions and the purchases of brand new homes and expensive cars. People were going back to school, starting businesses and lives were pretty damn good.
And there I sat on a cold hard rock, alone and feeling absolutely worthless. What I didn't understand then, is that sometimes we have to hit bottom and that is place where we have to make the decision to lay there on the cold rock and let it kill who we are or we can begin to build from the surrounding rubble of our experiences. I paused while I was there for just a moment and then I made a decision. What I couldn't seem to do for myself, I would do for my children until I could do it for myself. Kids are wonderful motivators. They need you to be there for them and do for them and that is why a lot of us choose survival when the alternative is so much easier to embrace sometimes.
My kids. They were the first stone I placed when I started over. They were the cornerstone in the rebuilding of my life. Every day, every week I added stones. Some were big and some were small, but they all fit nicely together and made for strong walls and a sturdy life. I got raises and a promotion at work. I started paying off debt that had been long neglected. I became more comfortable in my own skin and gained confidence I hadn't seen in a long time. I moved from my grandpa's house into my own apartment, which, at the time, was a little piece of heaven for me. Recently, I moved into a small house in another town, one that has a yard and a garden and a room for all my art supplies. I paid off (or settled) almost $10,000 of debt. I have been paying on my school loans that were almost in default. We are on the right track and doing better than I imagined considering where I started.
But, all of the gains were not without hiccups along the way. We definitely did some back and forth with the positive and negative. We had car repairs, unexpected financial hits and I even got served three times for things that were either exclusively the ex's responsibility or mutual. Earning much less and paying more in expenses than him, I paid off the majority of our personal tax debt (just before the tax commission levied my checking account), all the business taxes from a business we both benefited from after promises of help (this time not before they levied my checking account and emptied it leaving me with $0.01) and finally settling what started at a nearly $10,000 debt after paying it on my own for 2 years. I can honestly say I am proud of myself for how far I have come.
I still struggle, watching everyone else. I feel like I should be there too. Buying a house or accepting an awesome job offer or driving a car that isn't 14 years old and in dire need of repairs. I still get twinges of jealousy because I want the things that they have. I want to go on vacation or drive a nice car or live in a house that is mine and not someone else's. I want to be able to take my kids to the movie or out to eat without first consulting the checkbook to figure out if we will have enough money to make it to the next paycheck without running out of gas or food. All of these things are frustrating. My limitations are frustrating.
Forty-five is a strange time to try and start over. My friends, by the age of 45, have comfortable existences. They are married or started over at a much earlier age. I assume, maybe incorrectly, that their lives are much more fulfilling or less stressful or further along than mine. I feel like I did when I got out of the army as a 22-year-old single mother. Completely left behind and very often alone in my struggle. It is hard to put into words how out of place I sometimes feel.
I have no doubt that things will continue to get better. Not without setbacks for sure, but they will get better. I don't know in what capacity or any sort of timeline, but good things are coming my way. I just hope they come before I am too old to enjoy them. I mean, I am 47 after all. Not exactly a spring chicken with her whole life ahead of her. There are so many people to meet, beautiful things to see, places to experience and music to listen to. I would like to do all those things while I can still walk, still see and still hear. My life still has a lot of possibility and potential. I just need to go out and pursue it. Hunt it down and own it. Until I find it, I must remain diligent and patient. And patience is definitely not one of my strengths.


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2011 Bad Dog Ballby James Boney
Sponsored by the Young Friends of the Pennsylvania SPCA, the 2nd Annual Bad Dog Ball is slated to provide a VIP experience for a great cause.
Scheduled for Saturday, October 15th, the Bad Dog Ball (BDB) is an after-party for Philadelphia's younger, animal conscious crowd. Fulfilling its role as an after-party, the BDB begins immediately following the Good Dog Gala – an SPCA sponsored event in its fifth year.
Each event will be held at the Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing; with the Good Dog Gala starting at 7:30PM in the Grand Ballroom, and the Bad Dog Ball beginning at 9PM in the Columbus Ballroom.
After being photographed on the pink carpet by Philadelphia's favorite photog Hugh E Dillon, guests will enjoy a 4 hour open bar, hors d'oeuvres, raffle prizes, and a DJ DEL spinning the hottest sounds. All of which is to raise money for abused and abandoned animals in Philadelphia.
Dress to impress because the Bad Dog Ball is sure to be attended by the who's who of Philadelphia up and comers.
Ticket packages can be purchased here.
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MIAMI—Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett left Boston to win a championship with the Nets. But while their surroundings may have changed, the Miami Heat stayed the same.
Accordingly, the Nets' 96-94 Game 5 loss on Wednesday not only ended their second-round series and their season, it reinforced their status as an inferior team chasing LeBron James and the NBA's defending champions. And it wasn't just James who beat the Nets on Wednesday....


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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Okay so it's not Flagstaff...
...But it's pretty close. I know I promised to find pictures of Flagstaff, but these pictures appeared in my in-box hours after being taken today. This is Mingus Mountain in Prescott, Arizona. My true hometown. I just had to share with you. Hopefully this will help Nicole understand why I am happy to be moving. Enjoy!
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- Nicole said...
WOOOOWWWW!!! It is gorgeous, I could look at that every day too bad it doesn't last all year long. :)
- October 30, 2009 at 1:25 PM
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BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar) and Geezer Butler (bass) reunited with their estranged drummer Bill Ward to accept the Lifetime Achievement award at this year's Ivor Novello Awards, held earlier today (Thursday, May 21) at London, England's Grosvenor House.
Iommi picked up the trophy on SABBATH's behalf, and confirmed the band will embark on its "final tour" next year.
Check out pictures at GettyImages.com.
Given each year, The Ivors, presented by the British Academy of Composers & Songwriters in association with The Performing Rights Society (PRS), are given to celebrate British songwriting and acknowledge the music of the previous twelve months. Now in its 60th year, is the only British awards ceremony which specifically honors the songwriter.
Ward insisted in a recent interview with Rolling Stone that he is "quite capable" of playing a full concert with BLACK SABBATH, despite the bandmembers themselves saying the opposite. Ward stepped away from the SABBATH reunion in early 2012, while the group hinted that he was not in good enough physical shape to either record or tour.
After posting an open letter on Facebook in which he demanded that singer Ozzy Osbourne apologize for some of those remarks, Ward was asked by Rolling Stone if he could physically play a complete SABBATH concert right now. Ward replied: "Absolutely, yeah. I have no doubt in my mind. I know that they've suggested that I played half the gig, and I don't want to play half the gig. I'm quite capable of playing a complete fucking BLACK SABBATH set."
Ward added, "It's true that I have heart disease, and it's true that I did get sick a couple of years after the fact. But when the health card is being thrown around, the bottom line is that I really tried to take care of myself… I'm much harder on me than those guys could ever be."
Addressing Ozzy's claim that he was "incredibly overweight," Ward responded, "The truth is that I was overweight for playing onstage, but I wasn't overweight for the studio. I could cut tracks with the weight that I arrived at. All of those guys know that I have a really rigorous exercise regimen."
Ward revealed his terms for a "signable" contract with SABBATH, telling Rolling Stone magazine: "I wanted to earn some better money than we had been (paid) in the past for festival gigs. I think it was somewhere like $80,000 for the festivals, which I can hear everybody gasp now, but $80,000 is not a lot of dough when you're playing festivals."
The drummer said he also wanted to receive some publishing money from the group as well as a "secure contract" for the use of his name and likeness.
Asked if he was still legally a member of SABBATH, Ward said, "I wonder myself actually. I don't know. I'd probably have to ask my legal department. [Laughs] I'm actually not sure."
Ozzy responded to Ward's letter last month, saying, "Bill, stop this smokescreen about an 'unsignable contract' and let's be honest. Deep down inside, you knew you weren't capable of doing the album and a 16-month tour."
Black Sabbath have been given the Lifetime Achievement prize at the 60th Ivor Novello Awards. pic.twitter.com/sBMPPag0Th
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Parking in Downtown Walnut Creek is a scarce resource. Demand for parking continues to exceed capacity during lunch and dinner hours. The City Council approved a one-year attendant assisted pilot program to create 80 additional parking spaces Downtown using Attend Assisted Parking at the Broadway Garage. The program will begin in May 2018.
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The Broadway Garage located at 1390 North Broadway St. will be staffed Monday-Friday 8:00 am-6:00 p.m. with two LAZ Parking employees specifically for attendant parking.
- Parking in any open parking space.
- If all the parking spaces are full an attendant will direct you to a parking space in the aisle of the garage.
Leave your keys with the parking attendant and receive a claim ticket.
When you return, the parking attendant will return your keys and direct you to your vehicle.
If you return to the garage after 6:00 p.m. there are two options:
- Text ticket number to Flash Valet phone number and an attendant will meet you in the garage in 5 minutes
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On a recent visit to EA's swanky London offices we were given a little hands-on time with a near-as-damnit-complete build of Cranium, which is based on the popular board game of the same name.
For those of you scratching your own craniums (crania?) [yes - ed] at the mention of the game, it's basically a load of the best bits from some of the best social and board games all bundled into one box.
So you have general knowledge questions, charade-like tasks, singing challenges, drawing puzzles, and there's even a lump of plasticine for some creative sculpting.
Of course, some of you will have spotted a bit of a dilemma here. Some of those tasks mentioned would be nigh-on impossible to fit into a videogame format, wouldn't they?
Well, yes they would. Treating it like a creative Cranium challenge of its own, though, EA has come up with what it believes are all the right answers.
In place of the drawing rounds, for example, it has implemented a set of shape-recognition tasks - so you might be presented with a drawing of half of a shape and asked to determine what it is.
The musical rounds have been replaced with rhythm-action sections, although we didn't come across any of these during the brief presentation.
That's mainly because the vast majority of our time was hoovered up by an impromptu session of the game's multiplayer mode.
This isn't your average tacked-on multiplayer mode. EA understands that the Cranium boardgame is an inherently social experience (for at least four people) so it has approached the multiplayer mode as a separate entity from the necessarily compromised single player experience.
In essence, the developer has used the phone to replace many of the elements of the boardgame. It provides the questions, times your responses and keeps score. All you need is at least two teams of two and a pen and paper and you have a similarly riotous experience to the original game.
My own game revealed that I was okay with film trivia, but that I struggled with spelling words backwards, particularly when I had to alternate the letters with my quietly exasperated partner.
Not a good show from someone who makes a living out of words, but it was great fun nonetheless.
It really is quite a fresh concept, and even the producers of the game are unsure of how the mode will be received by the mobile gaming public.
We can see it going down a storm during family car journeys and drizzly English holidays, to mention a couple of scenarios, but we'll reserve our judgement until the review.


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Three Historically Black College and University (HBCU) catchers are among the 107 nationwide named to the 2017 Johnny Bench Award watch list presented by The Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission and BaseballSavings.com. The award is given annually to the top catcher in NCAA Division I baseball.
The HBCU selections included three junior catchers… Alabama State University's Hunter Allen, Coppin State University's Brett Helmbrecht and North Carolina A&T's Adan Ordonez.
Hunter Allen is batting .222 in 26 games started with 8 doubles, a home run and 13 runs batted in. He has a .344 slugging percentage, a .350 on base percentage and a .989 fielding percentage in 2017.
Brett Helmbrecht is second on the Eagles in batting with a .342 average, .395 slugging percentage, .468 on base percentage, 4 doubles, while ranking fifth on the team with 11 runs batted in. Helmbrecht has started in 25 games this season with 7 multiple hit games and has put together multiple RBI games.
Adan Ordonez is batting .311 with 11 doubles, 5 home runs and a .525 slugging percentage. He ranks second in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) in home runs. Defensively, Ordonez, with more than 150 chances and no errors, has thrown out 10 would-be base stealers which ranks second in the conference. Ordonez is also a two-time Black College Nines HBCU All Elite Team member.
The watch list will be updated through the season with semifinalists named on May 17. Ballots will be sent to the national voting panel at the end of May for a vote to determine the three finalists. The finalists will be announced June 5, 2017. A final vote among the national committee will occur during the College World Series. All finalists will be brought to Wichita and the winner will be announced at the 20th Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet on June 29, 2017.
The watch list is named after one of major league baseball greatest catchers of all time. Bench's career honors include: National League Rookie of the Year (1968); National League Most Valuable Player (1970, 1972); World Series Most Valuable Player (1976); 14-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner. In 1980, he set an endurance record by catching 100+ games for 13 consecutive seasons. Bench was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in January 1989 with the fourth highest percentage of total votes cast. Bench was known for being able to hold seven baseballs at one time in his throwing hand, a feat that no other catcher can claim.
The Johnny Bench Watch List:
Riley Adams JR University of San Diego
Hunter Allen JR Alabama State University
Bryndan Arredondo SR Lamar University
Justin Bardwell SO Fordham University
Jared Barnes JR University of South Alabama
Chris Bec JR University of Maine
Dominic Bifano SR Indiana State University
Ellis Bitar JR Cornell University
Brett Bond JR University of Missouri
Ben Breazeale SR Wake Forest University
Kyle Brennan SR University of Buffalo
Matt Byars SR Michigan State University
Micahel Cantu JR University of Texas
Phil Capra SO Wagner College
Brandon Chapman JR George Washington University
Brady Cox SR University of Texas, Arlington
Chris Cullen SO University of South Carolina
Michael Curry SO University of Georgia
Nick Dalesandro SO Purdue University
Jason Delay SR Vanderbilt University
Brent Diaz JR Lousiana Tech University
Ignacio Diaz SR University of Californa, Davis
Dominic DiCaprio SO Rice University
Troy Dixon SR St. John's University
Matt Duce JR Dallas Baptist University
Alex Dunlap SR Stanford University
Josh Ellis SR Harvard University
Michael Emodi SO Creighton University
Hunter Fain SO Morehead State University
Nick Feight JR UNC Wilmington
Justin Felix JR Arkansas State University
Sam Ferri FR Arizona State University
Ryan Fineman SO Indiana University
Colby Fitch JR University of Louisville
Joe Freiday, Jr. JR Virginia Tech
Ivan Gonzalez SO West Virginia University
Tim Graul SR University of Pennsylvania
Dempsey Grover JR UC Santa Barbara
Austin Hale JR Stetson University
Brett Helmbrecht R Coppin State University
Chris Hudgins JR Cal State Fullerton
Nick Hutchins JR Southern Illinois University
Brandon Johnson JR University of Richmond
Cooper Johnson FR University of Mississippi
Clark Kahawaii SR Stephen F. Austin University
Scott Kapers SO Valparaiso University
Cameron Knight SR University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Grant Koch SO University of Arkansas
Justin Kunz SO Gardner-Webb University
Jake Kusz SR UNC Greensboro
Shea Langeliers FR Baylor University
Tyler Lawrence SR Murray State University
Brian Lees SR Southeast Missouri State
Spencer Levine JR Florida Gulf Coast
Ryan Lidge SR University of Notre Dame
Lee Lipinski SR Rider University
Blake Logan SR Auburn University
Charlie Madden SR Mercer University
Peyton Maddox JR Virginia Military Institute
Phil Madonna JR Siena College
Zeth Malcom FR Alabama A&M University
Adam McGinnis SR Western Illinois University
Nick Meyer SO Cal Poly
Zach Minnick SO Campbell University
Dominic Miroglio JR University of San Francisco
Joey Morgan JR University of Washington
James Morisano JR Saint Louis Uniiversity
Adan Ordonez JR North Carolina A&T University
Erik Ostberg JR University of Hartford
Hagen Owenby JR East Tennessee State University
Michael Papierski JR Lousiana State University
Clay Payne SR Belmont University
Manny Pazos SR University of Pittsburg
Fabian Pena SO Manhattan College
Chris Proctor SO Duke University
Kevin Radziewicz JR Fairfield University
Cal Raleigh SO Florida State University
Cody Roberts SO University of North Carolina
Robie Rojas SR Sam Houston State University
Josh Rolette SO Kansas State University
Hayden Senger SO Miami University
Jake Sidwell SR Davidson College
Evan Skoug JR Texas Christian University
Ryan Sloniger SO Penn State
Chase Smartt SO Troy University
Nate Soria JR Xavier University
Deon Stafford Jr. JR Saint Joseph's University
Logan Starnes SR Eastern Kentucky University
Zac Susi SO University of Connecticut
Tim Susnara JR University of Oregon
Babe Thomas SR Winthrop University
Joey Thomas JR University of Cincinnati
Nick Tierno SR University of Delaware
Zach Tondi JR James Madison University
Gunnar Troutwine JR Wichita State University
Alex Tucker SR Nicholls State University
Daulton Varsho JR University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Carson Waln SR Wofford College
Travis Watkins SR East Carolina University
Brock Weimer SO Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Harrison Wenson SR University of Michigan
Matt Whatley JR Oral Roberts University
Jesse Wilkening SO University of Nebraska
Chris Williams JR Clemson University
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