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FK Hightec Suspension Kit Install
I had big plans for the suspension on the GTI. I'd done tons of research and found the exact setup that I wanted to run. Then I found out the rear struts were going south before I had a chance to buy the stuff that I really wanted to install. So I went out and found the least expensive suspension I could get that was of decent quality. I read a TON on VW Vortex and it came down to two systems FK or Vogtland. There was more information on the FK and it was $80 cheaper. At this point that made the difference. Fortunately, New German Performance was having a big sale on all of their suspension kits. I got springs, struts, new strut bearings and adjustable sway bar links for under $550. Since NGP is local, I got it immediately and I didn't have to pay shipping. This stuff would have cost big bucks to ship... it weighed almost 60 pounds.
|Front Suspension
|Special Note about Passanger Side
|Rear Suspension
Enough babble. Lets get on with the install!
There are a few specialized tools that you'll need for this installation. A few of them you can make yourself if you're watching money like I was. One you pretty much have to go out and get.
8mm Hex ground down on the sides
This is what the end looks like
Here's one more look
21mm socket with the sides ground down, vice grips, a 7mm hex socket and a 6" extension for the 3/8" socket
A closer look.
Front Suspension:
This is the headache. I got this started late in the afternoon and was trying to hurry. I didn't take a lot of photos of it. I think I got enough though.
I jacked up the whole car and put it on jack stands. To me this is just easier than jacking up 1/2 the car at a time. It is MUCH easier to do the rear suspension if the whole back is off the ground. Don't even try doing it right and left. You're just making things more difficult than they need to be. You'll need the wheels off too.
Up front you need to disconnect the brake pad wear sensor and unhook the sensor lines from the strut. You'll also need to unhook the ABS sensor lines from the strut. I didn't have to unplug the sensors. They had enough slack that just unhooking the lines from the strut was enough.
ABS Sensor on Passanger side (pictured on the new strut)
Pad wear sensor. You can see that it bolts to the strut at the top of the photo with a t20 torx bolt.
I disconnected the sway bar at this point. I knew I would need to do this at some point. I figured having it disconnected would let me move the spindle down a bit more to remove the strut. One bolt releases the sway bar. You'll see more of that when I install the new links.
At this point you're ready to unbolt the strut on the driver's side. You'll see that there is a long bolt that clamps the base of the strut in place. 18mm sockets will take the nut and bolt right out. I then used the 8mm socket that I ground into a spreader in order to open the clamp up and release the strut. It slipped right out. Be careful not to stretch the brake line! I put a block of wood under the spindle to make sure the brake line wouldn't get too stretched. The photos below show what it is like with the strut out.
Strut out. You can see the disconnected sway bar link on the left.
Installing the spreader
Close-up of the strut clamp totally open.
Once the bottom of the strut is out, you can remove the top nut. This is where that weird contraption with the socket, vice grips and hex key comes in handy. I found it easiest for the first 1/4 turn to hold the 21mm nut with the socket and TIGHTEN the hex bolt. Then I loosened the nut from there. Towards the end you can just do away with the hex and hold the strut with your left hand in the wheel well and loosen the nut the rest of the way with your fingers. The strut lifts out easily.
You'll need some of the hardware from this strut, so you need to take the springs off. Here's where the spring clamps come in handy. Tighten down the spring clamps till the spring cap moves freely. Then get out the same contraption that you used to remove the top strut nut and do the same with the nut on top. This one is easier. Once it is loose you can spin it out by hand. Then you dismantle all the parts of the strut. They look like this.
From left to right: Nut, Strut bearing, Strut bearing insert, spring cap, bump stop, inside cover.
Top Nut
Strut Bearing
Strut Bearing insert (this comes with the strut bearing kit)
Spring Cap
Bump stop and dust cover.
Like I said above, don't be tempted to go cheap and not replace your strut bearings. Here's a photo of a 2-year old strut bearing and a brand new one.
The one on the left is all squashed.
Now you compress the new spring and being to assemble the front strut. Just install stuff in reverse order of what you took off. Tighten the top bolt all the way down to the end of the threads on the strut shaft.
Unassembled strut and spring
Insert the top of the strut up into the strut tower.
Guide the bottom of the strut into the open clamp (I just left the clamp opening tool in the clamp while I assmebled the strut). It should all slide together easily. The strut doesn't slide all the way in with the separator installed. There is a small metal tab that goes between the halves of the clamp. Once you remove the separator it should slide right down into place. You can put your floor jack under it to help press it into place. Don't press too hard though because it is hard to pull it back out if you insert the strut too far. You can put the bolt back in and tighten it down.
Put the strut cap back on in the engine bay, then tighten down the top nut. The final tightening will have to be done with the socket/hex key tool that I made earlier. To make things complicated, FK makes this kit with a 6mm hex key and a 22mm top nut.
Make sure you hook up the wear sensor and the abs sensor line to the strut again.
Wear sensor and ABS line hooked to the strut
Now it is time to install the new sway bar link. You will probably want the floor jack for this. This is easy. Unbolt the old one, Install the new one. I put blue locktite on the threads of the adjustable link to make sure it won't loosen. I also cranked down the adjustment nuts pretty tightly. Take the time to do this. Trust me, this isn't something you want coming loose.
Kamei Adjustable sway bar link.
Special Note about the Passanger Side Front Strut install: So far the install has been pretty easy. Here is where it gets kind of tough. The problem with the passanger side is that the spindle can't drop very low because the longer drive shaft will rub on the sub frame. Bentley tells you to disconnect the axle from the tranny and tie it up so you can lower the spindle more. I didn't want to do this.
I started by disconnecting the sway bar. I then used the spring compressor to compress the spring while it was still in the strut tower. If you have the type of compressor that uses nylon bands instead of the screw type, this is MUCH easier. I had the screw type. I ended up removing the top strut nut and cap and moving the strut to the side so that I could tighten the spring compressor from down through the strut tower. I had a 12" extension on my 1/2" drove socket so that I could reach down from the engine bay into the strut tower and compress the spring. This takes patience and time. Eventually I got the spring compressed enough that I could loosen the bolt, expand the clamp and the strut came right out.
I'm not sure if this would work with a normal Golf or Jetta that didn't have the sport suspension. I think I had a little extra slack because my 20th AE gti already had suspension that is lowered 1.2". It might be worth a try, but don't count on it working.
If you need to remove the axle, you'll need a 10mm triple square socket. It looks like a Torx, but it isn't.
Rear Suspension: Breathe a sigh of relief. The hard part is over. It is cake from here on out. :D
It is easiest to do both sides of the rear suspension at the same time. That is because of the way the rear beam suspension is designed. If you've got a Neuspeed or Autotech rear sway bar, it complicates things a little, but not too much. You'll just have to disconnect and reconnect your sway bar as part of the install. If you installed it, you should know how to disconnect it and re-install it. I used a Shine rear sway bar, so I didn't have to touch it. Neener neener. ;)
Looking in at the rear suspension
I noticed an ABS sensor line that went to the rear brake. You can see it on the left in the photo above. I thought it might stretch a little if I didn't release it. I didn't disconnect the sensor, I just released the line from where it was held on the suspension beam. That gave me plenty of slack.
Instead of using the spring compressor, I decided to try using the floor jack. I compressed the suspension a little using the floor jack. That allowed me to disconnect the bottom of the rear strut without the spring bouncing out violently (I don't think that is a huge issue, but I liked releasing the springs in a very controlled way. Once I released the bottom of the strut on the driver's side, I moved to the passanger side. Again I compressed the spring with the floor jack, then released the strut.
Lower Shock bolt
Compressing the spring with the floor jack before taking out the lower shock mounting bolt.
When you lower the jack slowly, you can just lift the springs right out. Be careful not to stretch the brake lines. That is very bad for them. Remove the rubber cap from the top of each spring and install it on the new springs.
Rubber cap on new spring. It just twists on.
The new spring in its entirety.
Now it is time to remove the top of the shocks from each side. These are held in place by two bolts each. Remove them and they come right out.
Top of the rear shock.
Now it is time to take apart the rear shock. We'll need some of that hardware on the new shock.
There is a plastic, domed cap on top of the shock. This just comes right off with your fingers. That reveals the top nut that holds the mounting plate to the shock shaft.
Plastic top cap.
Cap Removed
I gripped the flat sides of the shaft with a crescent wrench and loosened the top nut with an offset 12-point box-end wrench. They're great for suspension work and available at Sears. Once off, the parts look like this:
Mount and dust boot
cap, top nut and mount, boot and bump stops.
They all fit perfectly on the new shock.
I then just reassmebled everything the same way it came off. I started by mounting the tops of the shocks in back on both sides. I aligned the bottom of the shocks so they'd slip into the mounting bracket on the rear suspension beam when it is raised. I then placed both springs in their seats. I raised the floor jack a little to align the tops of the springs and align the shock hole on the side with the jack. Replace the lower shock bolt and reconnect the sway bar on that side if you've got a Neuspeed or Autotech.
Once this is done on the side with the jack, raise the jack another 3/4". You can then seat the spring on the other side. I was able to align the hole for the lower shock mount at this point. You might need to move the jack to this side to do that part.
Re-attach the ABS sensor line on both sides to make sure it doesn't stay loose.
New springs and shocks
I scrubbed out my wheel wells while I was there.
I went over everything to make sure it was all tight. I put the wheels back on and was ready to take it off the jacks.
One thing to think about before letting it off the jack stands. If you've got side skirts on your car and you've lowered it significantly. You might want to put some blocks of wood under each wheel so that you don't damage your side skirts by dropping them onto your floor jack. I made ghetto ramp stands out of 2x6" pine boards. I use them whenever I jack up the Corrado or GTI.
I think that is about it. Unless your alignment is WAY off, I'd drive it for a day or two and let the suspension settle. Then I'd definitely invest in a good alignment. It will go a long way to making your car handle great.
Its a little lower than stock in this photo. It has already settled another 3/4" up front since I snapped these.
Another look at the front.
The back has settled about 1/2" since this was taken.
Let me know if you've got questions. I can be reached via e-mail.
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Everything you need to know about 4-H Project Records!
Why Keep Records and Resumes?
Keeping records of your 4-H experiences is a way of reflecting on and enhancing learning. Reflection allows you to think about the how's and why's of an experience or activity to identify what you learned through the experience, enabling you to then apply that learning in other situations.
4-H record keeping is helpful in teaching important life skills, such as self-discipline, decision making, goal setting, wise use of resources, communication, sharing, etc. Accurate and up to date records not only provide a history of your 4-H experience, they are also helpful in successfully completing applications to colleges and universities, scholarships and employment.
Resumes and Project Records are due to the Extension Office by October 1 of each year. They are judged and premiums are awarded (money) for completed project records. Records are returned at the 4-H year end "Celebration of Achievement" at the beginning of every November.
Record Judging Rules, Awards and Information.
The classes for record judging are:
Cloverbuds - Grades K – 2 or 3 Class II – Grades 3-6 Class III – Grades 7+
Project Record Judging
Class II and Class III: Records will be judged on knowledge gained and growth in the project area (60%), completeness (20%) and legibility (20%). The judge will evaluate each record subjectively and award a blue, red or white ribbon sticker. The 4-H Council will pay premiums of $3 (blue), $2 (red) and $1 (white) for each record. In addition, the top two records in Class II and the top two records in Class III will each receive a savings bond (purchase price of $25). Class II and III will also receive a plaque in the first year of submitting a blue ribbon project record and engraved project plates for each blue ribbon record. Additional plaques will be given as necessary.
Cloverbuds: All Cloverbuds will receive a blue ribbon sticker and a $3 premium. There will not be a savings bond award for Cloverbuds. They also receive a certificate and small 4-H gift.
Participation Resumes
Class II: Resumes are judged objectively with points given for various activities.
The 4-H members with the top four resumes will each receive an engraved medallion.
Class III: Resumes are judged objectively with points given for various activities. The 4-Hers with the top four resumes will each receive an engraved medallion.
Cloverbuds: all submitting resumes will receive a participation medallion.
All Classes - Gate sign in the first year of submitting any record.
Pins – membership pins: 1 year, 5 year, 10 year (Cloverbud years count).
Records are also one of the requirements of the $500 Aitkin County 4-H Council Scholarship.


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The post holder will join a small team of Principal Lecturers who have strategic responsibilities for our portfolio of programmes, including the Nursing Associate and undergraduate nursing courses. For this particular senior post we are seeking a candidate who will have some strategic responsibility for the nursing associate provision as well as developing the apprenticeship agenda within the nursing discipline. Therefore, candidates with experience in apprenticeships are particularly sought.
The applicant will have a strong academic background with evidence of effective dissemination of good practice to others. The post holder will further the University of Worcester's excellent reputation in nurse education by leading developments in this discipline. This post holder will provide strategic leadership in developing and delivering learning and teaching subject expertise in nurse education through furthering the academic community and providing academic leadership in ensuring the programmes meet the internal, external and NMC quality drivers.
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In 2013, I set a goal for myself of reading 85 books. I just barely met that goal, finishing the year with 86 books read in total. There were books I wanted to read (like Game of Thrones) that I didn't pick up because the size of the books was prohibitive. Not that I fear big books. I like them. And I cannot lie. But knowing that they would take longer to read made me squirrelly because of my 85 book goal. This year I want to allow myself to read books regardless of length, regardless of how taking the time to get through them will affect my reading challenge. As such, I've set myself a substantially lower goal of 60 books in 2014. That's totally doable without limiting me. I just want to read because I love reading not because I'm racing toward some arbitrary finish line. The end.
These Broken Stars - Amie Kaufman + Meagan Spooner
The Crown of Embers - Rae Carson
The Bitter Kingdom - Rae Carson
One - Leigh Ann Kopans
Into the Still Blue - Veronica Rossi
Starglass - Phoebe North
Ignite Me - Tahereh Mafi
The Burning Sky - Sherry Thomas
Cress - Marissa Meyer
When Audrey Met Alice - Rebecca Behrens
The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells - Andrew Sean Greer
Alienated - Melissa Landers
Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn
Splintered - A. G. Howard
The Apollo Academy - Kimberly P. Chase
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - J. K. Rowling
Cruel Beauty - Rosamund Hodge
The Giver - Lois Lowry
Legend - Marie Lu
Prodigy - Marie Lu
Dreams of Gods & Monsters - Laini Taylor
The Geography of You and Me - Jennifer E. Smith
Smart Girls Get What They Want - Sarah Strohmeyer
Tiger Lily - Jodi Lynn Anderson
To All the Boys I've Loved Before - Jenny Han
The Clockwork Scarab - Colleen Gleason
The Eighth Guardian - Meredith McCardle
We Were Liars - E. Lockhart
If I Lie - Corrine Jackson
Push Girl - Chelsie Hill + Jessica Love
What I Thought Was True - Huntley Fitzpatrick
One, Two, Three - Elodie Nowodazkij
The Promise of Amazing - Robin Constantine
The Infinite Moment of Us - Lauren Myracle
Remember Me? - Sophie Kinsella
Anna and the French Kiss - Stephanie Perkins
Lola and the Boy Next Door - Stephanie Perkins
More Than Music - Elizabeth Briggs
It's Not Summer Without You - Jenny Han
We'll Always Have Summer - Jenny Han
A Mad, Wicked Folly - Sharon Biggs Waller
Since You've Been Gone - Morgan Matson
Dangerous Girls - Abigail Haas
Maid of Secrets - Jennifer McGowan
Also Known As - Robin Benway
Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl - Anne Frank, Otto Frank
Isla and the Happily Ever After - Stephanie Perkins
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) - Mindy Kaling
Die For Me - Amy Plum
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown - Holly Black
The Kiss of Deception - Mary E. Pearson
Revolution - Jennifer Donnelly
The Falconer - Elizabeth May
The Winner's Curse - Marie Rutkoski
Code Name Verity - Elizabeth Wein
Sabriel - Garth Nix
Somewhere In France - Jennifer Robson
Letters From Skye - Jessica Brockmole
In Flanders Fields: And Other Poems of the First World War - Brian Busby
Both Sides of Time - Caroline B. Cooney
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - J. K. Rowling
City of Ashes - Cassandra Clare
Rose Under Fire - Elizabeth Wein
The Perfect Christmas - Debbie Macomber
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Starry Night - Debbie Macomber
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'Hey, I can still talk', says Neon Roberts
THE boy who had a brain tumour removed against his mum's wishes woke up and said: "I can still talk, you know."
It was a witty remark to make. He's as sharp as ever
Neon Roberts, seven, was said to be "as sharp as ever" as he recovered in hospital following a judge's decision to order the surgery.
Mum Sally Roberts, 37, had feared the youngster would be left brain-damaged, without the ability to speak.
But Neon's uncle Tony Leese, who visited him after the op, said: "You know the first thing I heard him say?
"The nurse was holding his hands, checking his reactions and asking him questions, telling him to squeeze his hands to answer. And Neon goes: 'I can still talk, you know.'
"It was a witty remark to make. He's as sharp as ever."
Sally said: "His sense of humour is amazing. He is doing so much better than he was after his first operation."
Neon was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma brain tumour two months ago and doctors believed they had removed it during a nine-hour operation on October 25.
Describing the moment she saw Neon after the latest op, Sally, from Brighton, said: "He just said 'Mummy' and started to reach out to me. He was whacked but is so amazing. He's such a trouper.
"Last time he found it hard to speak for the first few days. It is such a huge relief that he was talking.
"The doctors also said it might take a while for him to move his head but he lifted his head up. It was incredible to lie there with him and look into his gorgeous eyes."
Former DJ Sally, who sparked a nationwide hunt when she went on the run with Neon to prevent treatment, returned to court yesterday to argue that he should not have post-op radiotherapy.
High Court judge Mr Justice Bodey will rule today on whether the boy should have the treatment.
Neon's father Ben, 34, from Knightsbridge, west London, is in favour of his son receiving radiotherapy. He is separated from the boy's mother.


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The TLC2551, TLC2552, and TLC2555 are a family of high performance, 12-bit, low-power, miniature, CMOS analog-to-digital converters (ADC). The TLC255x family uses a 5-V supply. Devices are available with single, dual, or single pseudo-differential inputs. Each device has a chip select (CS)\, serial clock (SCLK), and serial data output (SDO) that provides a direct 3-wire interface to the serial port of most popular host microprocessors (SPI interface). When interfaced with a TMS320 DSP, a frame sync signal (FS) can be used to indicate the start of a serial data frame on CS\ for all devices or on FS for the TLC2551.
The TLC2551, TLC2552, and TLC2555 are designed to operate with very low power consumption. The power saving feature is further enhanced with an autopower down mode. This product family features a high-speed serial link to modern host processors with SCLK up to 20 MHz. The maximum SCLK frequency is dependent upon the mode of operation (see Table 1). The TLC255x family uses the SCLK as the conversion clock, which provides synchronous operation and a minimum conversion time of 1.5 µs using a 20 MHz SCLK.


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Dr. Lizy Kurian John holds the B. N. Gafford Professorship in Electrical Engineering in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. She received her Ph.D. in computer engineering from The Pennsylvania State University in 1993. She joined The University of Texas Austin faculty in fall 1996.
Dr. John is an associate editor of IEEE Transactions on VLSI and is in the editorial board of IEEE-Micro. She is a senior member of IEEE, IEEE Computer Society, and a member of ACM, and ACM SIGARCH. She is also a member of Eta Kappa Nu, Tau Beta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi. She has coauthored a book on Digital Systems Design using VHDL (Thomson Publishers) and has edited a book on Computer Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking She has also edited three books on workload characterization and holds 3 US patents. She has published 16 book chapters, 150 refereed journal and conference publications, and approximately 50 workshop papers. She teaches courses on superscalar microprocessors, performance evaluation and benchmarking, computer architecture, and digital design.
Dr. John's research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, DARPA, Lockheed Martin, IBM, Intel, Motorola, AMD, Dell, Samsung, Sun Microsystems, Texas Instruments, Tivoli, and Microsoft Corporations. She is recipient of NSF CAREER award, UT Austin Engineering Foundation Faculty Award (2001), Halliburton, Brown and Root Engineering Foundation Young Faculty Award (1999), University of Texas Alumni Association Teaching Award (2004), The Pennsylvania State University Outstanding Engineering Alumnus (2011) etc. She has coauthored a book on Digital Systems Design using VHDL (Cengage Publishers) and has edited a book on Computer Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking. She is an IEEE Fellow.
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Boro Council Takes Action On Methodist Church Building Project
McConnellsburg Borough Council granted two waivers for the McConnellsburg United Methodist Church project, denied another two and gave its approval to a property owner to subdivide a double lot on South Second Street. The land-use decisions came during the council's regular meeting last Wednesday evening.
James A. Maun of William Brindle Associates Inc. is the engineer for the United Methodist Church project, and he appeared before council to ask for four waivers on their plan to build a new fellowship hall to the south of the church where the former parsonage is located along North Second Street. The building will have an 8,300-square-footprint. During last month's meeting, council reviewed comments from its engineer, Keller Engineers, regarding the project. Keller submitted approximately 20 comments on the plan, with most of them related to stormwater runoff. Those comments were relayed to Brindle Associates, and the four waivers requested are a result of those comments.
The four waivers requested pertain to the borough's stormwater ordinance and include: a waiver from having to seek approval from adjoining properties that are in Todd Township and would require Todd's approval; a waiver from having to tie into the borough's stormwater system; a waiver from discharge onto adjacent properties; and a waiver from having to post a bond equal to 110 percent of the site construction work.
Council granted two of the waivers, including the waiver from tying into the borough's stormwater system. Council voted yes on the waiver with five "yes" votes and one "no" vote cast by Councilman Mack Shaffer. Council gave its approval after hearing about the stormwater filtration system planned for the project, which the engineers say will reduce the current runoff by 20 percent, except in the case of a 25-year storm or bigger. Shaffer voted "no," saying that he does not believe that South First Street and Lincoln Way West can handle anymore water.
Council also approved a waiver on the discharge to adjoining properties after the engineers further explained how the water would flow after learning that the underground system will be capable of storing 15,000 cubic feet of water. That waiver was granted with four "yes" votes and two "no" votes by Councilmen Mack Shaffer and David Washabaugh.
The other two waivers on adjoining properties in Todd Township and on the bond requirement were unanimously denied.
Finally, the church asked for conditional approval of the plan if Keller Engineers approve the revised plan. Council granted the conditional approval on a 4-1 vote with one abstention. Councilman Mack Shaffer voted "no" and Councilwoman Pat Frazier abstained.
Also during regular business, John Bishop requested permission to divide a double lot at 322 South Second Street for purposes of selling one-half of the lot. Council approved the request.
Rick Hoffman told council members that he is buying the old Professional Uniforms building on Lincoln Way East and plans to use it for a flea market and a grocery store. Council approved those plans, saying it does not violate the zoning ordinance.
Also during regular business, council approved payment of the street-sweeping project with liquid fuel funds in the amount of $2,025.
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During regular business, council approved payment of May bills in the amount of $56,302.31. Revenue for the same period was $68,703.82. Checks were written for $60,748.98, leaving a June 1 balance of $34,161.44.
Council members present for the June meeting were Travis Bard, David Washabaugh, Mack Shaffer, Jim Smith, Pat Frazier, Rick Buterbaugh and Mayor Mike Chilcote.
Borough Council meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Fulton House at 7:30 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 3, 2013.


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Advice for SMEs: Independent's Rob Ball explores 5 ways in which senior HR support can impact performance for small and medium sized businesses
For most small and medium sized companies, HR Director level guidance is considered out of reach, too costly or unnecessary, certainly on a full-time basis. HR support is often limited to ad hoc phone advice on disciplinaries, payroll or legal issues. However, for businesses looking to consolidate or grow, the importance of HR Director level input, both operationally and strategically, can't be underestimated. By investing in senior HR expertise on an affordable, part-time basis small and medium-sized businesses can benefit from long term strategic advice in addition to regular operational support from highly experienced practitioners. Read on to see how:
Business performance – in tough economic times maximising the performance and contribution of everyone within the organisation is essential. An experienced HRD with a proven track record can put strategies in place to engage and motivate staff to give of their best consistently. Ensuring that employees identify with the business and its goals is fundamental, as well as measuring the business climate and providing opportunities for staff to voice concerns or suggest improvements. People respond to leaders whom they trust, who trust them; to brands and values which matter; to companies which put people first, whether they are customers or employees. By working closely with the Board, an HRD can help define the culture and values of an organisation and the appropriate, performance related behaviours that go with it.
Leadership and team development – poor leaders and poorly performing teams will have a direct impact on business performance. Experienced in leadership coaching and developing cohesive teams, HRDs work closely with management to enhance and embed the skills that drive teamwork, competition and ultimately improve productivity.
Making change happen – all businesses go through periods of transition, whether as a result of turnaround, restructuring, redundancy or implementing new processes and systems. Making sure these changes run smoothly with minimal conflict and maximum uptake takes planning and skill. In the case of redundancies, rigorously following due process with clear communication and compassion is essential to success, even for those not directly affected.
Talent and performance management – ensuring that employees are nurtured and their performance measured against specific criteria is vital if organisations are to remain productive and competitive. An affiliated HR Director can take responsibility for progressing the most talented employees through the business, making training and development available where necessary and having a direct impact on the retention rates of key staff as a result.
Reward and recognition – employee reward and recognition often takes a back seat when organisations are under pressure. An experienced HRD can take ownership of this, recognising individuals and teams who are performing well, highlighting those who have made significant contributions or delivered beyond expectations. This can provide a much needed boost to morale and encourage a healthy sense of competition. It doesn't need to be a drain on the business. Reward and recognition intelligently applied will have a high impact through considered and targeted investment.
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TCI Social Studies Curriculum Earns 2014 EdTech Digest Awards Finalist Honors
Interactive Program Recognized as Cool Tool in Content Provider Solution Category
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – March 17, 2014 – TCI's social studies curriculum that brings learning alive through interactive experiences is a finalist for in the 2014 EdTech Digest Cool Tool awards.
The Cool Tool awards recognize new, emerging and established technology solutions for education. TCI, a finalist in the Content Provider Solution category, develops its programs based on the belief that the best education marries great content, meaningful technology and interactive experiences. The end result: students of all abilities and learning styles succeed.
"At TCI, we don't just use technology for technology's sake. We make careful decisions, based on proven educational theories, about how technology can best engage students and support learning," said Bert Bower, TCI founder and CEO. "We are proud and honored that EdTech Digest recognized us for our thoughtful use of technology to immerse students in learning social studies."
A distinguished panel of industry influencers and veterans conducted this year's evaluation proceedings. "There is a lot of talent and quality out there, and we're excited to recognize these cool tools, leaders and trendsetters in the education technology space," said Victor Rivero, who oversees the program as editor-in-chief of EdTech Digest. "There are now thousands of startups, apps, and companies working in edtech, more than ever before. Shining a spotlight on the best and brightest, we intend to generate even more activity in this sector to continue pushing forward a slow revolution for the benefit of future generations."
For more information about TCI, visit www.teachtci.com, become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TeachTCI or follow on Twitter at http://twitter.com/TeachTCI. In addition, educators can read insightful posts about education issues and trends from the former classroom teachers who today are TCI's leaders on the company's blog at http:/blog.teachtci.com/.
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TCI is an award-winning online K-12 publishing company created by teachers, for teachers. For more than 20 years, the company has partnered with the education community to fundamentally change classroom instruction. TCI's K-12 programs are based on proven teaching strategies and practices that bring learning alive and achieve consistent, positive classroom results. TCI believes that the best education marries great content, meaningful technology and interactive classroom experiences. The end result: students of all abilities and learning styles succeed. For more information, visit www.teachtci.com.
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The God-inspired writers of the Bible some 3000 years ago set out a stark warning about vision. They wrote that "where there is no vision, the people perish". If in life you aim at nothing, there is only one outcome: you will hit nothing. Ultimately, as Christians, we are created and called to be a people of vision. The Church all over the globe is working in many different ways; at its most simple, to make Jesus Christ known to all people. Jesus is the vision! As Christ is unveiled to all by His Church, this vision acts as the catalyst for transformation of self and society.
At Revelation, our vision sits in line with the global Church. It's all about Jesus and the transformation that He brings...
"Sharing Jesus Christ with all people, seeking God's Kingdom in all of life."
In the early 1980s, when shoulder pads and bleached jeans with designer tears were at their peak, God was on the move amongst a small group of young people in Chichester from a different fashion cosmos. The young rockers were coming to faith in a steady trickle. As more long hair and long leather trench coats entered the Kingdom of Heaven, Revelation Church was born in 1983.
Over the coming decade many churches were planted in the surrounding towns and cities as Revelation continued to grow. Expressions of church were also planted amongst demographic groups as youth and student congregations were started. Many projects and charities have also been born out of the womb of Revelation.
The Church is now 30 years old and has people from all ages and walks of life who would call Revelation their church. You will still find a large number of the original young people around to this day, looking a little more mature and thankfully wearing different clothes!
In the Autumn of 2016, following a long period of seeking God and dialogue between the Leaders Teams of Revelation Church and Chichester Family Church, a desire to bring the two churches together to become one was presented. This was also part of a deepening connection between the churches and growing amount of working together between them over a number of years. In the months that followed the churches agreed to the plan and Revelation Family Church was born in November 2016.
Values are the foundational framework that everything hangs from in any organisation, regardless of its size of influence. These values set the tone of how you go about everything, from the smallest to largest task. Our values are therefore at the very heart of what we do. They are the 'way we do' the 'what we do' because of the 'why we do it'. The 'why' is simply found in Jesus.
People - Jesus was all about connecting with people. Sometimes the people He built friendships with, or those He spent time with, were not at all who you would expect Him to. His friends included prostitutes, tax collectors and working class men. The Church of Christ has always been about people. The Church is a people, not a place!
Passion - Passion is the fuel that feeds the fire that burns. Passion is not just a romantic gesture; it is gutsy, determined and faithful. Passion needs a purpose and a place to be free. Passion is committed and a way in which you can fully give of who you are.
Growth - The first sign of death is when something stops growing and as cells cease to multiply. Growth and learning are lifelong processes. Change is at the heart of Jesus' message. Growth is God's desire for the individual as well as the gathered Church. This then spills out into society. As the Bible puts it so well, we are "one body with many parts".
Generosity - The Bible flips the world's view on its head. "It is better to give than to receive". We see time and time again God's leading way, with His overflowing generosity to us, His children. Our desire is to show people the generosity of God through our lives and actions.
Fun - We are a people of celebration of life and the desire to enjoy it. We want to live life to its fullest.
We firmly believe that the ancient message of the Church is for all people. This message of hope was never meant to be contained within the church walls, in fact, quite the opposite.
Bill Hybels said that "the local church is the hope of the World". If he was even close to being right, we need to get outside our buildings to bring the hope people yearn for. We don't only want to use words to speak this message of hope but we want to embody the message. This means the Church resourcing and rolling up its sleeves to get its hands dirty within our communities.
Revelation is currently actively running the following projects:
City Angels
City Angels is an award-winning partnership project working in the Chichester city centre. A team of volunteers work on the streets with the Emergency Services helping people while the night-time economy is in full swing.
Other External Local Projects We Support
Chichester Christians Against Poverty Centre
Family is at the heart of every community. There is something in all of us that yearns to be part of something close and intimate, yet where we can also be cherished and shaped in the most unconditional way possible. The Church is commissioned by God to provide this place for people of all ages and backgrounds, especially those missing this bond. Families and family life is at the heart of Revelation. A big focal point for church life is young families.
There are loads of ways that you can get in touch with us. The best way is through our office base at Revelation Central. Our office is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Revelation Church Office
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Joanna Hall murder: Steven Williams jailed for 22 years
A chef who stabbed his girlfriend 40 times and waited five hours before calling 999 has been jailed for life and must serve 22 years.
Steven Williams, 31, attacked Joanna Hall at her flat in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, and waited five hours before calling for help.
Ms Hall, 35, died three weeks after the attack but was able to tell police what happened to her from her hospital bed.
Williams was found guilty after a three week trial at Swansea Crown Court.
Sentencing, Mrs Justice Nicola Davies said Williams' actions were: "brutal, callous and reprehensible, but does not warrant the description sadistic".
She added: "This was a sustained and brutal assault using a knife or knives upon a defenceless victim.
"You stabbed Joanna over 20 times, on occasions penetrating organs within her body.
"Joanna lost 30 to 40% of the circulating blood in her body. You refused her the medical treatment she needed, and for which she asked.
"You sat with her and watched her bleed."
The jury reached a 10-2 majority verdict on Thursday after deliberating for about eight-and-a-quarter hours from Wednesday afternoon. Williams did not react to the verdict.
Williams, an alcoholic, claimed throughout his trial that an unknown knifeman had broken into the property in the morning while he briefly went to the shops to buy alcohol.
But Ms Hall was conscious when the air ambulance arrived to help and was able to say what had happened, naming her attacker.
The court heard Ms Hall was repeatedly slashed and stabbed all over her body, with some of the injuries causing internal damage.
Williams denied that he had been in a relationship with Ms Hall but she revealed it to her sister, Georgina Marwick, in hospital.
When asked who had stabbed her, she replied: "Someone I know. I've been seeing him and his name is Steven Williams."
Mrs Marwick had told the court: "He got a knife and he stabbed her. Jo didn't want to tell the police because she was scared.
"She said that he'd threatened if she told anyone, he'd come and finish her off or get someone else to do it.
"She said she had asked him [Steven Williams] to phone for help, but he refused saying 'you have a choice, take your life, or I'll take it for you'."
The court had heard how Mr Williams had said that he "didn't want to have to do this, but I'm going to have to kill you now. I'm not going back to prison".
Mrs Marwick said her sister had told her that Williams had sat with her all night, just smoking cigarettes.
"She remembers struggling to take a deep breath. He said 'will you just die?'" she said.
Ms Hall told her sister: "The knife was silver. EastEnders was on TV. I begged him to call an ambulance. He stayed all night. I was in so much pain."
Williams claimed in his defence he went to Ms Hall's flat very early on 16 March, drinking whisky on the way, because he thought she had been self-harming.
At about 07:30 that morning he went to the shop and left Ms Hall stroking her pet dog on the sofa, the court was told.
When he returned a short time later, he found her injured, he claimed.
But jurors had heard from a neighbour that there was a noisy argument in Ms Hall's flat during the early hours.
Williams claimed the argument lasted for up to 10 minutes and was sparked when Ms Hall tried to kiss him - but had not mentioned it until giving evidence as he "did not think that it was relevant".
After sentencing, Det Insp Carl Roach said: "This crime has repulsed Joanna's family, the community of Tenby and the investigation team.
"Today's sentence is welcomed, as without doubt the public are safer with Steven Williams being firmly behind bars.
"Joanna's family have showed the utmost dignity and patience during this difficult time - it is to them and the investigation teams in Dyfed-Powys that I pay tribute."


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These sites are in high traffic areas, and range in size from 2x2m to 30x10m. A full list of dimensions can be found in the table below. They are hugely popular and are used throughout the year by retailers, brand partners and sponsors to raise brand awareness and promote sales.
Promotional space can be combined with advertising around the centres, data capture, product sampling and sponsorships to build large-scale marketing campaigns that reach thousands of shoppers.
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3m x 2.5m
4m x 2m
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01254 54455
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020 8553 3000
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Smiths Sq - Outside M&S
Central 2 - Claire's/Clarks
Central 1- Beaverbrooks/Ernest Jones
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5m x 5m
5m x 5m
5m x 5m
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01582 412 636
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Bridge A2
Bridge B1
Bridge B2
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5m x 4m
5m x 4m
5m x 4m
5m x 4m
|Suzie Brindle
01622 691130
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North Court
Centre Mall
Centre Court
South Mall 1
South Mall 2
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6m x 6m
3m x 3m
9m x 7m
2m x 3m
2m x 2m
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01442 413818
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01527 405800
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Space 2
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2m x 2m
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020 8509 0016
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o/s Market Hall
o/s Wilkinson
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2m x 2m
2m x 2m
2m x 2m
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020 8888 6667
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Marketing Manager
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Marketing Assistant
The Mall Blackburn
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Exhibitions Co-ordinator
The Mall Wood Green
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Deputy General Manager
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Marketing Manager
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text: The Fabulous Superlatives Marty Stuart, Redux: Encore By Laurie Arbore • Jul 13, 2013 FollyTheater.org On July 19, Cyprus Avenue brings Marty Stuart back in concert for Cyprus Avenue Live at The Folly Theater. This week on the program, an encore presentation of our spotlight on Marty and his extremely multi-faceted music. Marty Stuart -- Redux By Laurie Arbore • Jun 22, 2013 FollyTheater.org On July 19, Cyprus Avenue will feature Marty Stuart at The Folly Theater in Cyprus Avenue Live. This week on the program, we feature examples of his multi-faceted music.


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FRANKFURT -(Dow Jones)- Maritime traffic on the Rhine river has been blocked entirely between the German towns of St. Goar and Oberwesel since Wednesday afternoon, and voyages will likely remain blocked throughout Thursday due to an operation to salvage the ship Waldorf that capsized Jan. 13, an official from the German Waterways and Shipping Administration told Dow Jones Newswires.
Downstream voyages have been blocked for some time and will remain so for the time being, Florian Krekel from the authority added.
It is still too early to say when the blockage will be over as examinations on the stranded tanker are ongoing, he said.
Some trains in the area, close to the famous Loreley cliff tourist attraction, have been replaced with bus services until at least 1600 GMT, according to a press release from the waterways authority.
The tanker, carrying 2,400 tons of sulphuric acid, remains in the Rhine but the authorities intend to extract the acid before removing the ship from the river, the press release said.
Until now, upstream voyages had been permitted in limited capacity while downstream voyages were blocked shortly after the incident.
By Natascha Divac and Harriet Torry, Copyright (c) 2011 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.


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President Reagan's fascination with taxes has taken a new turn. He now finds the flat rate tax idea tempting. The flat rate tax is an income tax simplified to the point where everyone pays an equal percentage of tax, regardless of income. Unfortunately, nothing scares people in the United States so much as being equal.
Some computer wizard has it figured out that if everyone paid a flat 14 percent on what he earned, it would bring in approximately the same amount of money the government is now collecting. In addition, the amount of money the government would save in printing and distributing a tax form only about the size of a postcard would more than equal the fat pay raise which Congress recently voted itself.
Another benefit of the flat tax rate, which might not be immediately seen, is that it would make everyone feel wanted. There are a lot of people who feel left out of the present system.
Consider the unfortunate citizen who now is earning $1 million a year. Because of donations and various investments, he probably pays no taxes at all. Certainly this places him, intentionally or not, in the category of an outsider. Perhaps lonely. Unloved.
Understandably, bringing him back into the tax framework might seem to work an economic hardship at first. At 14 percent he would have to pay a whopping tax of $140,000 leaving him a skimpy $860,000 for necessary expenses. It would mean budgeting his money carefully. It might mean bagging his lunch for a few weeks. But in the end, involvement such as this would make him feel part of the family.
There is another class of person who may feel left out: the person earning only $10,000 a year. This poor fellow hasn't been paying any taxes either. His return to the role of wanted citizen is certainly a humanitarian effort on the part of President Reagan.
At 14 percent this person would have to come up with $1,400. This might seem like a lot at first, compared to the nothing he previously paid, but it should be pointed out that working with a simplified tax form is saving everybody money. By putting the money he saves out to work at 12 percent interest he could ease the burden considerably.
We hasten to point out that a poor person wouldn't be excluded from the government help he now gets, by being added to the tax roles.
On the contrary, he would more easily become a statistic. He would still be eligible for the free cheese the government distributes. And in addition the government is also planning to distribute cans of condensed milk.
There must be free government recipes available, which would show what a variety of tempting dishes could be made from cheese and canned milk. One possibility that comes to mind is a superb sauce to put on steak, if enhanced by a dash of chutney and diced Bermuda onion.


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Inspiring Photography workshops with Leslie Hanthorn
An Exciting and inspiring opportunity for Photographers.
We are delighted to partner with local photographer Leslie Hanthorne as he takes a series of photography workshops focusing on the Kingdom of Mourne, 'An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'.
During the weekend of 16th -18th June you and your family will be able to stay in one of our luxurious Holiday Homes at Chestnutt Holiday Parks. Leslie will then take you to some of his favorite places in the Mournes and along the coast where you can not only gain from his expertise but also take photos to take your breathe away!
Key camera skills include -
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The current decade — the "aughts" seems to be the closest we have to a consensus on this — is coming to a close, which is, of course, a great excuse for rampant list-making. I'm starting here with my own Top 50 albums and singles of the decade, counted down over the next month. End-of-decade material on film and local music will follow.
The bulk of the music on this list comes from three general areas — guitar rock of most types and any level of popularity, hip hop both mainstream and indie/underground, and country both Nashville and alt. For me this is where most of the action has been, with strong contributions from three other general areas — R&B/soul, African music, and chart pop. (I lack a better term for what is typically dred '90s teen pop all grown up.)
There are a few more song-oriented examples of the disparate dance musics I'm ill-informed/gauche enough to still collectively call "techno," but generally I don't know as much about this stuff as I'd like to. If I'd expanded the list out to 100 (and believe me, I was tempted) there may have been token blues (Corey Harris) and jazz (James Carter) entries, but the former has sadly not produced many records that break out (or even deserve to break out) of its niche and the latter is more tangential to the music I care about. There is, I believe, one non-English-language/non-African record on the list. If I had more access and more time it would not be so lonely. As for other genres, I've never been able to drum up much interest in dancehall and I'm lost with metal that has any degree of purity. Anything else is pretty much off my radar.
Finally, where this list will veer from critical consensus the most will be on the presence of mainstream country (which critics don't take seriously enough) and African music (a personal interest most of my demographic ilk don't share) and the relative lack of the tasteful indie rock that outlets like Pitchfork Media and NPR have helped turn into cultural status items for educated, liberal white people. The way I heard the past decade, semi-obscure songwriters like Amy Rigby, Todd Snider, and Bobby Pinson had a lot more to say about the world than Beck, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, or Radiohead's Thom Yorke.
Those caveats out of the way, here we go. I'll be counting down albums and singles in pairs at the rate of a new post every day or two (25 total) throughout the next month:
What I wrote last year still applies:
There are suddenly a surfeit of artists tapping into '60s and '70s soul sounds, but former Tony Toni Tone singer Raphael Saadiq has been working in the vein for 20 years now: He's not a tribute artist; he's a practitioner. And the nonstop groove, compositional detail, and sometimes surprising songwriting ("Keep Marchin'" the campaign theme Curtis Mayfield wasn't around to write; "Sometimes" a family meditation of Smokey Robinson-level grace) on The Way I See It is the closest he — or anyone else — has been to the muse since his old band's 1996 swan song, House of Music.
Song sample: "Sometimes"
Single: "On My Block" — Scarface (2002)
The former Geto Boy's guided tour of his hood. I'm a sucker for hooking a beat up to a piano loop and converting it into hip-hop form. The official video:
The most recent record on the list. My review from last month:
Brad Paisley will never be considered a major artist by listeners who insist modern country be anachronistic or constipated to be taken seriously; who think marriage, work, and parenting unworthy pop-song subjects; who can't stomach a little schmaltz. But the multi-threat singer/songwriter/guitarist is a master craftsman on a big-time roll, one that stays on the upswing with this career-best seventh album. American Saturday Night is remarkable in part for being everything country music's target demo doesn't seem to be these days: Friendly, optimistic, pluralistic. The third-verse swerve and closing exhortation of "Welcome to the Future" leaves a lump in your throat long after you know what's coming, and it's made more meaningful in the hands of a country-music megastar from Obama-resistant West Virginia. And when that song bumps up against a testimonial to the value of a good marriage while the lead-off cultural diversity anthem is matched by a nimble, lived-in testimonial to the value of a good fishing trip, you start to believe that mainstream country's most skilled musician — his own guitar rarely letting the music flag — might be able to carry his audience along with him on this journey.
Song sample: "Welcome to the Future"
Single: "High Cost of Living" — Jamey Johnson (2008)
The new face of outlaw. One-Liner of the Decade candidate: "That Southern Baptist parking lot is where I'd go to smoke my pot."
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As noted earlier, Coaster Boy Josh interviewed Roman Reigns for the "Road To WrestleMania 30 Podcast," which you can listen to above. During the interview, Reigns discussed his football background, traveling with The Shield, signing with WWE and more. He also revealed that WWE wanted The Shield to actually debut carrying fiberglass riot shields with the word "SHIELD" written on them.
"We just pictured trying to get in the ring with these things," Reigns said, who admitted that the idea was lame. "For years now, you go into the ring a certain way, and you're not usually carrying a huge, plastic shield."
Reigns said that they were worried when they were going to make their WWE debut about not being able to get into the ring with the shields. Before they went out, Vince asked them if they were "wussies" to be needing shields, and they replied no.
"Good, leave them," Vince said.
Reigns was also asked if he would rather win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania or end The Undertaker's streak. Reigns replied, "retaining the title while ending the streak." He said that ending the streak is a goal, but sometimes things aren't meant to be broken. He then admitted that he feels like the streak should "just be the streak" and some records are meant to live.
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(Also I'm pretty sure the correct strategy right now would've been to grind for souls and buy them on pyro spells to spam at ghosts. Whee).
I kid, I kid.Well, sort-of. The graphics team was TOTALLY jerking themselves off by the end --- HEY GUYS, LET'S MAKE SATURN, JUPITER, MARS AND THE MOON AND EARTH! And holy shit was that came out of nowhere... and holy shit, did it ever look *amazing*!!I'm glad that for all the bitching about the Wii's graphical capabilities that there have been a fine few titles to demonstrate that it's not so much how strong a machine can put out graphics, but how well developers can use the hardware -- even if it is taking it to its limits.The final act, and Mongoosey mentions this well in his review, is VERY spoilery ...but almost in excess. I don't think it's a terribly bad thing, but saying there's "too many spoilers" oddly makes sense in context. Mostly because I feel that for how *shocking* the ending sequence is, there is little that explains it! *Very little!* It does tie up a lot of loose ends, but it doesn't really dive into it as much as just throwing it at you.Dickson's motives were nearly non-existent, as well as (for the most part) Zanza's. The fascinating "early history" of the Giants (of which, Prison Island seems particularly catered to them what with the giant-sized banquet hall) is also somewhat dubious. The super-raging scientist Klaus seemed to have caused an implosion and recreation of the world as his Assisstant Meyneth tried to stop him...then oddly became a god as well? Awesome potential, but it missed the mark. Fiora also goes back to a human body after some drama that she might die in the mechanical one (that there was probably the *biggest* ending cop-out).Bah. Ah well. Everything else and all the other plot points made the game feel "wholesome" nonetheless. It wasn't about this one particular END-GOAL, but a pretty graceful build-up to a much larger thing. I love how we go from an "us-versus-them" plot, to one where we try to understand both sides of the story, then try to break down these walls altogether! I also like that the ending still got light-hearted when asking Shulk if he wanted to be a god: Dunban jumps in saying happily - "Yeah, you're smart, but no way"; and Fiora kind of nonchalantly adds "None of us want to be one either". I like that! No deeper questions, no grand refutations! More of a "thanks, but no thanks".Anyways, the game clearly takes its cues from Gnosticism. So even if the whole Zanza/Meyneth gods things isn't well explained, I think it's meant as more of an Aesop for humankind and their many complications and pulls between power, knowledge, and self (and all the whims, perks, and flaws therein). Ideas of "playing god", yet being human, sound both enticing and frightening.
I'm really hoping I can start to play through games as fast as you guys sometimes seem to. My new year's resolution this year is to use my time more efficiently, so maybe I'll be able to.
But I have to say... am I the only person getting a Seiken Densetsu vibe from this game?


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Metsovo is found at 1200 m altitude in an impressive verdant landscape, on the spot that North and South Pindos Mountains separate. Despite the radical growth of tourism in the latest years, the area has not lost its traditional character. It harmoniously combines the past with the present and it is an ideal shelter not only in winter when you will probably see it in snow and enjoy winter sports, but it has much to offer during all of the seasons of the year.
Being the birthplace of some of some of the most important National Benefactors, Metsovo could not but be famous for its great cultural development. You will admire its museums, the mansions made of stone, the monasteries, the twenty traditional fountains and the cobbled streets. You may also have the chance to attend one of the many cultural events that are organised in the well-appointed conference centre. In addition, you can walk around and enjoy your meal, coffee or snacks in the central square that is surrounded by restaurants and pretty cafés.
More than 200 paintings and sculptures by the great Greek artists of the 19th and 20th century are exhibited in the Averoff Gallery, the most significant cultural space in Epirus. Lytras, Gyzis, Volanakis, Parthenis, Hatzikiriakos-Gikas, Tsarouhis, Moralis, Fasianos, are just a few of the famous artists with works in the collection, housed in a spectacular building with three floors behind the town's main square.
Finally, there are several areas around Metsovo, each of which has something special to offer. You can visit Anthochori, which has an open air museum of water-driven machinery, Chrisovitsa with Panagia Monastery and its famous potatoes, the villages Anilio and Votonosi, as well as the traditional settlement of Milia on the borders of National Forest.
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The vast majority of today's cell phones are hardly what one would consider green. They house hazardous chemicals, draw unnecessary amounts of power while charging and the packing they come in when you purchase them is not eco-friendly. It is definitely an industry that needs a few phones as examples of how green electronics should be done.
Samsung and Sprint have attempted to address this fallacy, unveiling not too long ago the Samsung Restore. This QWERTY messaging style phone, with its slider design, attempts to address some of the environmental issues plaguing mobile phones, while at the same time offering a nice feature set that will attract all manner of users.
Does the Restore deliver on its promises of being a better green phone? Is it cool and feature rich enough to give it street cred? Read on to find out.


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Watch as Ranbir Kapoor in his avatar as salesman tries to sell you on his new film Rocket Singh – Salesman Of The Year! Is he successful? We will all have to wait and watch but we know we will be there to see! The film from the YRF banner is set to hit theaters on December 11th!
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Ulefone Demonstrates the Be Touch 2's Battery Performance
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The recently released Be Touch 2 features a 3050mAh battery which has 500mAh more capacity than the battery that came with its predecessor, the original Be Touch, but comes in the same size due to the company switching to Sony Li-Polymer battery cells. Today, the company has released a demonstration of the Be Touch 2's battery's performance.
According to Ulefone, the Be Touch 2's battery is able to last up to 340 hours of standby time with all apps closed. As for its battery life when in use, Ulefone set the Be Touch 2's display brightness to 50% and let a 1080p video loop continuously until the battery died. According to the company, the battery lasted for around five and a half hours. For comparison, the iPhone 6 Plus was tested similarly and only lasted around five hours. Additionally, the Be Touch 2 used in the test took only 2 hours to charge back to full due to the built-in quick charge technology.
Ulefone believes that it's still possible to improve the Be Touch 2's battery life through software optimizations that the company can release through future updates so the Be Touch 2's battery may even improve in the future.