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Activity and Adventure
Sometimes there's not enough excitement in your life. Well now this page has come along with a list of places that guarantee adrenallin fulled fun - whether that's wild 4x4 experiences, the UK's number 1 tree top adventure or even skydiving.
You'll find something that'll get your engine going here!
Adrenallin Fuelled Fun
Welcome to Another World Adventure Centre, activity and adventure in the West Yorkshire area. Activities include, mountain boarding, skiing and snowboarding in the winter months (weather permitting), archery and crossbows, rifle and pistol shooting, target slingshot and slingshot paintball, zorbing, bumper balls, survival and bushcraft courses, den building and bushcraft for the younger ones, go-kart building / racing and team building activities.
Yorkshire Dales Guides provides adventure activities for most ages and abilities from introductory to more advanced sessions. Caving, Climbing and Abseiling, Guided walks including the Three Peaks Challenge, and also Navigation Skills from basic map & compass, GPS to National Navigation Award Scheme Gold Award accredited courses.
The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate offer a wide range of activities on site - get your blood pumping with their CPSA Premier Status Shooting Ground or The Coniston 4x4 off-road experience, and wind down with some slightly more relaxing activities such as the Falconry Experience, Archery, Target Golf on the driving Range or Fishing
Aerial Extreme, Bedale, North Yorkshire - Climb into the forest canopy and experience over 25 exciting tree top elements at Aerial Extreme near Bedale. Can you complete the challenge of navigating your way around this awesome adventure rope course?
Carlton Lodge Outdoor Centre, Thirsk, North Yorkshire - Set in 12 acres of beautiful grounds, a unique blend of parkland, woods and lakes, and open to visits from anyone, no matter what your age or ability. Activities on offer include high ropes course, zip wire and gorge walking.
ukLANDROVERevents, North Yorkshire - provide 4x4 Experience Days: giving you the opportunity to tour North Yorkshire both on and off road in our new Land Rover Defender 110 with an experience guide/instructor alongside you. You don't share with any other customers, but you may bring up to 3 guests to sit in the back or share some of the driving.
Figures on a Landscape run one day, weekend and extended outdoor courses, events and holidays throughout the National Parks of Yorkshire. For excitement, fun and educational experiences in the great outdoors, let their professional team guide you through some of the most magical and unique places that our landscape has to offer.
Alfresco Adventures, Reeth - Getting out of the 'Rat Race' is crucial, at least once in a while. At Alfresco Adventures we offer a wide range of fun, safe and memorable outdoor adventure experiences, suitable for all ages and abilities. All our activities are in stunning locations across North Yorkshire. Start your adventure today!
Go Ape! The UK's No.1 Tree Top Adventure at Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire - Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They're part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set up to 120 feet above the forest floor. Also, Go Ape Forest Segway bring down from the trees and onto solid ground, from two legs to two wheels - it's a totally unique way to tackle the trails and explore Yorkshire's finest woodlands.
Log Heights, Ripley, North Yorkshire - Why not make this the year when you test your mettle on the Log Heights ropes course in the beautiful surroundings of Ripley Castle, near Harrogate? You could be walking along a treetop beam one moment and jumping high in the sky to catch a trapeze or negotiating a massive rope ladder the next.
Herd Farm's outdoor activities range from high energy assault courses, 'leap of faith' and zip wire to skills from archery & bush craft to Iron Age round houses and pottery. The full range of activities include: archery, assault course, bush craft survival, giant swing/ push ball, high ropes/low ropes, Iron Age roundhouses, 'leap of faith', mountain or BMX biking, orienteering, pottery and zip wire. All activities are run by fully qualified and experienced members of staff, so you're sure to be in safe hands. Flexible catering options are available, from barbeques and buffets to three course meals freshly prepared by the in-house chef to your dietary requirements.
Alfresco Adventures, Reeth, North Yorkshire, provides outdoor adventure experiences and Duke of Edinburgh Awards at various locations across Yorkshire. It's mission is to inspire people to enjoy and experience all the great outdoors has to offer- for any adventure great or small!
Yorkshire Outdoors, nr Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Venture into Yorkshire's most exhilarating 4x4 off-road driving course for a spectacular experience. Nothing matches the white-knuckle, adrenaline-fuelled challenges of handling a four-wheel drive vehicle over the rugged terrain of the stunning North Yorkshire countryside. Unlike other centres, you pay for a 4x4 and a dedicated instructor - not just a seat in a vehicle. So, if you are a skilled off-road driver looking to move up to the next level, or a beginner who wants to take on a new challenge, the course choice of solo packages and the high quality vehicles guarantee that you will find the experience you're after.
Lost Earth Adventures, York aim to provide you with the freedom and guidance needed to determine exactly what you would like from your day and to create an individual experience for all their clients! All their rock climbing days are run as private guided sessions for you and your group, you will not be with anybody else leaving you free to choose whatever you'd like to do with your guide (within reason!).
Live for Today, Harrogate want to provide a variety of activities and things to do in Yorkshire that would suit everyone's needs, from Mountain Biking to Body Zorbing! Along with these activities they also want to provide the best instructors who can teach you more than just the basics and really make your experience one which you will remember.
Yorkshire Activity Centre, Askham Bryan. At this activity centre in York, they are able to offer a superb range of on site activities including Archery, Axe Throwing, Air rifle shooting, Bushcraft, Kids parties and more. Off site their vast range of activities includes, Archery, Bushcraft, Gill scrambling plus a whole host of other adventure activities!
Sheffield Cable Waterski - Learn to wakeboard or water-ski at the North of England`s premier full-size cable and wake park. Wakeboarding is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world, try out this fun, adrenaline fuelled sport with us - all equipment provided.
Segway Events - Segway Events is the largest provider of Segway corporate experiences in the UK. Segway Events can provide a variety of bespoke packages for a wide variety of clients from small group sessions to full day events. Targeting everyone with a taste for adventure, riding a Segway is an activity that the vast majority of people are capable of undertaking. The event crew will provide all the necessary equipment and rider training to make sure all experiences are safe and positive.
Skydive GB specialise in introducing people to the exciting sport of skydiving whether it's jumping for charity, a one-off experience or something you want to take up as a hobby or sport.
Treetop Nets, Ripon, is designed to offer an amazing and adventurous way for both children and adults to play up high in the trees. Unlike traditional high ropes courses, you'll be completely surrounded by 3m high walls of netting which means you are always safe and therefore you do not need harnesses.
York Golf Range, York - Set in beautiful countryside on the outskirts of York, York Golf Range provides outstanding facilities and exceptional value for money. Hit balls on the golf range, Putt to victory on the Crazy Golf, Play golf on the 9 hole course or kick a hole-in-one on the FootGolf, whatever you choose you'll have great fun at York Golf Range.
Dalby Activity Centre, Dalby Forest, Pickering. Cater for all types of groups, from birthday parties and stag/hen do's to school and corporate entertainment events. They have been providing action packed activity days since 2001.
Farm Adventure, Masham, Ripon - Have an awesome weekend of adventure and fun, taking on the extreme sports of pig herding, tractor driving and shepherding, mixed in with the Farmers Olympics, and some egg throwing! Enjoy a tasty BBQ after your activities, followed by spending your own time at the farm, in our bunk barns or holiday cottage & perhaps even enjoying some local beer on tap courtesy of the local breweries, or hire in a hot tub for some real R&R after all that farm work!
Bawtry Paintball Field, Bawtry, Sount Yorkshire Europe's Largest Paintball and outdoor Laser Combat Centre. Voted Britain's Best Paintball Venue - 5 years running. Games Zones include - The Predator, Air Supremacy, Black Hawk Down, Ammo Depot, Crossfire, Ewok Invasion and many more....


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The official BloodRayne 2 website announced today that the PC version of game featuring the well-endowed blood sucker has gone gold and will be released in the US on July 26.
BloodRayne 2 challenges the supernatural anti-heroine with her most personal battle yet as she hunts down each of her wicked siblings who are carrying on the legacy of their dead father. Expanding on the predecessor, BloodRayne 2 includes new in-game dynamics such as pole combat, rail sliding and advanced melee fighting with fatality moves.
Be sure to watch for our review of this game once it gets into our eager little hands.

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Salomon Speedcross Vario Trail Running Shoes (For Men)
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About Salomon Speedcross Vario Trail Running Shoes (For Men)
Closeouts. Around muddy seeps, up grassy foothills and down rocky crags, the light and durable Salomon Speedcross Vario trail running shoes keep you performing in comfort. The OrthoLite® sockliner is made from a blend of foam and recycled tires for cooler, drier feet, and the composite 3/4 rand delivers excellent on-the-trail protection.
- Breathable, anti-debris mesh and synthetic upper
- Ghillie lacing for a secure fit
- Padded collar and tongue to keep rocks and debris out
- Smooth, synthetic liner with SensiFit technology
- Removable, cushioned OrthoLite® insole
- Composite 3/4 rand for added on-the-trail foot protection
- EndoFit® foam midsole for added comfort
- Contagrip® outsole with toe guard and hard-surface, friction-based tread
- Made in India , Viet Nam
- Visit our Shoe Sizing Guide
- US shipments only
Specs about Salomon Speedcross Vario Trail Running Shoes (For Men)
- Upper: Mesh with synthetic overlays
- Lining: Mesh
- Removable insole
- Midsole: Molded EVA
- Outsole: Contagrip® rubber
- Heel height: 1-1/4"
- Weight (pair): 1 lb. 4 oz.
- All specs based on size 10
- Made in India , Viet Nam
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4.592592 5 Overall Rating: 4.6 Based on 27 reviews
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Reviewed by Jodiejacket from Maine on Saturday, August 13, 2016
I really like these, nice grip, stiffness and support. They feel fast. A little too much branding, but what can you do. True to size for me. Have used them on the trail and the road side.
More comfortable than Speedcross 3Verified Buyer Reviewed by Walker/Hiker with Dog from San Francisco Bay Area on Monday, January 22, 2018I've had 3 Speedcross 3 shoes and I find these to be more comfortable. Bought 2 pair. They run small in comparison to Speedcross 3 - they are 1/2 size smaller.
SolidVerified Buyer Reviewed by Legend from LOS ANGELES on Wednesday, April 19, 2017This is an old model that I bought on clearance. The new ones are slightly better, however, these are great for the price. They are sturdy, comfortable and functional.
Sticking with SalomonVerified Buyer Reviewed by ViNomadic from NYC- Puerto Rico on Tuesday, April 18, 2017I'm only just breaking them in, but they're more comfortable off the bat than any pair I can remember. My feet are difficult, near half-size difference, narrow ankle & heel & broad ball & metatarsal...so this is impressive. My only slight complaint, probably my fault for missing some fine print as I made up my mind to purchase, I've really gotten comfortable with the shoelace doohickey I thought all Salomon running shoes had to avoid tying up.
Always wondered...Verified Buyer Reviewed by Get Some!!! from South Florida on Thursday, April 13, 2017Salomon shoes have always been attractive to me but not affordable, but not on STP's website!!! The shoes fit great, a little snug in the metatarsal, but they're still breaking in... I use use them for mountain biking, and the tread of this shoe keeps my feet on the pedals when biking on rough trails, obstacles (tree limbs, deep trail holes, rocky terrain, etc.) and potholed streets.
Great shoesVerified Buyer Reviewed by Knooble from Virginia on Tuesday, April 11, 2017Totally new to hiking - Looking for a pair of shoes as mine wouldnt cut it. The fit is great and theres definitely more padding on the bottom than my sneakers. :)
not for meVerified Buyer Reviewed by dale from michigan on Tuesday, April 11, 2017I am 5'9 175# shoe size 9.5, these shoes where to narrow for me and i always order 1/2 size up when getting from stp. seem to be good construction but just to narrow. I was going to use them to walk around rome
great shoesVerified Buyer Reviewed by orlando from nebraska on Monday, April 10, 2017good quality and super fast delivery....
Stable shoeVerified Buyer Reviewed by TJ from WI on Monday, April 10, 2017Good shoe
Solid ShoeVerified Buyer Reviewed by Evan from CT on Tuesday, March 21, 2017I have gone a few trail runs and a few runs on primarily paved surfaced so far. The shoes seem solid and are comfortable. The only minor complaint that I have is in regards to the insoles that I use (Sole). The heel bed isn't quite as deep as I would like, so (with my insoles in them) my foot sits a little higher in the shoe than I would prefer. I am also in the subset of Salomon folks that prefer real laces, so they are a plus as well.
Overall Great ShoeReviewed by Jatchley from Oklahoma on Sunday, February 12, 2017I've been wearing only Solomon shoes for over a decade. This one fit well considering I have wide feet and far better out of the box than my XA Pro Ultra's. There isn't as much cushioning in the front as I would like, but still very comfortable for everyday use (I'm not running trails). I was afraid they would look like cleats, but you really can't see the traction pieces on the bottom during wear. I'd also prefer the quick lace system, much of the other shoes boast, but again, this is a steal on STP.
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China's Currency Is Rebalancing
Americans have been yacking at each other about the US-China exchange rate for so long, that sometimes we forget that things change even without dramatic occurrences in American politics. For example, China's trade surplus is shrinking and "after adjusting for inflation, the renminbi appreciated 12 percent against the dollar in the last 18 months."
To the best of my knowledge, the Treasury Department continues to work on this more-or-less behind the scenes, but the bottom line is that events are moving in the direction the U.S. favors so there simply isn't a ton to be done at this point.


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For about the same price as most homes and businesses pay for traditional alarm-only monitoring, we can offer the additional level of security provided by having the monitoring center view live video in real time when an alarm occurs.
Minneapolis, Minnesota (PRWEB) February 28, 2012
A new, innovative video alarm monitoring service just introduced by Home-Security-Plus.com provides high-end video-verifies security monitoring to homeowners and businesses at price levels similar to what they currently pay for traditional alarm-only monitoring. The new service is now available on the company's web site ,which also features detailed information on hundreds of home and business video security, alarm and surveillance products.
Home-Security-Plus.com is an authorized dealer of key security system brands including Axis, Brickcom, Videofied, CNB, Geovision, KJB, SleuthGear, iTrail, SVAT Electronics, LTS Security, and Zmodo. Products include complete home and business video surveillance systems and kits, a wide selection of indoor and outdoor CCTV cameras, analog and IP capable DVR units (digital video recorders), and related accessories. The company also offers Spy Gadgets, GPS trackers, IP security systems, Personal Emergency Response Systems, and easy to use wireless surveillance kits.
The company has an innovative program that can integrate almost any brand of DVR system into an alarm monitoring solution. "Our new video-verified alarm monitoring services fills a pressing need for many homeowners and businesses who would like to use video security systems but have had, to date, no affordable solution to the ongoing monitoring aspect of the system," said David Bayer, President of Home-Security-Plus.com. "For about the same price as most homes and businesses pay for traditional alarm-only monitoring, we can offer the additional level of security provided by having the monitoring center view live video in real time when an alarm occurs," added Bayer.
An important driver of the decision to add the new services has been a recent trend in many cities in the U.S. to adopt policies of only responding to video-verified alarms, due to the drain on police resources caused by frequent false alarms, and the company's expectation that these policies will be adopted by more cities in the future. "These policies render traditional (non-video-verified) alarm systems useless, as police may no longer respond to them" said Bayer. "The problem is that video monitoring services have been a high-cost luxury option only available to larger companies or wealthy individuals," added Bayer. "Now this important option is within reach for every homeowner or business, for a cost similar to what they'd expect to pay for traditional alarm-only monitoring services," concluded Bayer.
The company can monitor both existing alarm systems and, through its proprietary network of licensed alarm professionals, can configure and install many brands of video alarm systems. These dealers are assigned to each account for the duration of the customer engagement, and can help transfer their traditional and video alarm systems to the company's robust and geographically diversified monitoring stations.
For additional information and media inquiries about Home-Security-Plus.com, or any questions regarding products and services, contact David Bayer or visit http://www.home-security-plus.com.
About Home-Security-Plus.com
Home-Security-Plus.com is a major home and business security and video surveillance retailer based in Minneapolis, MN. Founded in 2005, the company serves home, business, and government customers across the United States and Canada. The company carries a wide selection of CCTV Surveillance Equipment, Wireless Alarm Systems, Personal Emergency Response Systems, GPS Tracking Devices, and Spy Gadgets, and offers video verified alarm monitoring and traditional alarm monitoring services for homes and business. The company enjoys a strong repeat business due to its great pricing and customer service.


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Shares of Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) hit an all-time high this morning after the stock temporarily poked its head above $170.
China's leading search engine has come a long way. It was a laggard among Chinese Internet stocks earlier this year, but Baidu won back the market with a smart summertime acquisition that was followed by a blowout quarterly report in October.
Baidu's move to acquire a leading apps marketplace provider gave it more skin in the mobile game, and that was an area where investors felt that the reborn dot-com darling was falling behind. Then we went on to find that Baidu was growing just fine when it posted third-quarter results that saw revenue climb 42% higher. Baidu's guidance at the time called for revenue growth to continue accelerating into the fourth quarter, erasing any doubts that Baidu was losing ground to Qihoo 360 (UNKNOWN:QIHU.DL) in search.
Qihoo 360 rolled out a rival search engine last year, and though it's growing even faster than Baidu, its stock is trading 13% below its October peak. Qihoo 360 posted encouraging financials results last week, but analysts were mixed in their reactions. Stifel downgraded the shares, but Zacks Investment Research upgraded the company behind China's leading Internet browser and online security software. Morgan Stanley boosted its price target.
It's not just Qihoo 360 that can't keep up with Baidu's new highs these days. SINA -- the company behind the Twitter-esque SINA Weibo micro-blogging platform -- is trading 16% off its all-time highs. SINA shares also peaked in October alongside Qihoo 360.
Then again, SINA and Qihoo 360 were in favor earlier this year as Chinese Internet stock bellwethers when Baidu was being dismissed by investors.
Bulls have stormed back into Baidu, but that also finds bears clearing out. There were just 4.6 million shares of Baidu sold short as of mid-November, well off the naysayer peak of 15.5 million shares sold short just four months earlier. It's probably not much of a stretch to point to a short squeeze that cleared out more than two-thirds of bearish wagers on Baidu as a big contributor to the stock fetching new highs this morning.
Can Baidu keep it going? The stock is trading at nearly 26 times next year's earnings. That's not cheap, but it's a bargain relative to Baidu's growth rate. The challenge here will naturally be for Baidu to keep growing as it expands into areas outside of its search stronghold.
Baidu's in a good place. This morning's new high isn't likely to be the last.
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My last two working bees have been weeks apart. And I really missed being at the Waitaki Community Gardens in between! I mean missed it properly.
I'm finding my feet – like I've written before, being the least experienced person in the mix is a really exciting thing. So this week, Ra had Colin and I fill in the foundation she'd spent days digging out – ready for the new tunnel house!
So we barrowed some turf and topsoil from a pile and got to work. I have to say my spadework is improving and I haven't forgotten Ra's advice to take turns using the spade with each side of my body (and my back got a fairly even workout as a consequence).
What you see above is the foundation for our new tunnel house and it's going to keep progressing over the next little while. There are so many different ways to volunteer so give Ra a call or text on 021 115 4884 if you're keen to help get it up.
I have to say a huge thanks to Rotary International and the Otago Community Trust for the funding so we can grow even more seeds for our schools and community. The satisfaction of seeing something by the people for the people, is very cool indeed.
A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to have Grandpa G show me how to plant beans. Yes, a lot of local kids will know that it's not hard – but I'd never done it before! Such gorgeous neat rows when we were done and it was really interesting to see Grandpa G building up the earth around the plants to support them while surrounding them in well-oxygenated soil – smart! Ra and Barbara sorted the fencing to keep the rabbits out. Another lovely job well done… and as you can see – a gorgeous day to do it on!
If you're thinking about volunteering or simply want to learn some gardening skills – come join in the fun! Wednesdays 1-3 is the weekly working bee (all welcome) or contact Ra (021 115 4884), or pop up and complete a volunteering form (by the office) and Ra will be in touch. It's both that easy… and that good!


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At least that is what Ms. Slader from LeapFish/DotNext appears to be saying
The actual tweet of Twitter User KierstenSlader is:
Bloggers are disgusting & twisted. I guess that's what happens when you sit at home by yourself and call your keyboard your best friend.Ms Slader claims on her profile to be
Exec. Asst. @ DotNext Inc. and LeapFish.com; Costume Designer...
Given that LeapFish have not exactly been doing well in the reputation stakes (which could not be helped by the LeapFish founder suing a blogger) one might have expected that they would have kept it low with the official looking insults.
Apparently not.


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MLS 1799331 - Cambridge Condos Subdivision
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Cozy6 end unit on one level with enlarged patio & update
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Emma Stone Will Make Her Broadway Debut in 'Cabaret'!
Great news! Emma Stone will be making her Broadway debut in Cabaret in just a few months!
The 25-year-old actress will takeover the role of Sally Bowles in the Roundabout Theatre Company production of the musical on November 11 and will take on the role until February 1, 2015.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Emma Stone
Currently, Michelle Williams is playing the famous role in the Kander & Ebb hit musical. Be sure to buy tickets to see both Michelle and Emma!
ARE YOU EXCITED to see Emma Stone make her Broadway debut in Cabaret??
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Italy is known as the boot-shaped country, but after casting eyes on Assunta de Rossi, that erect country appears more like the boner of Europe. You'd be hard too, after seeing the Asian, big-breasted bella from Lecce, Italy. Her body of work is as universal as it is whack-able, which is clear to see in her first skin onscreen, the Philippines-produced Sisid (2001). Her nude debut is a 3-B bonanza! But the breast was yet to come in the form of her follow up, Red Diaries (2001), another...Join Mr. Skin for the full bio >>
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Dan Shanoff bounced his way through five Internet companies before landing at Harvard Business School this fall.
After he graduates, Mr. Shanoff says he'll look for work at a consulting or investment-banking firm.
"I'm going totally traditional," he says. "There's something to be said for traditional companies and what they offer."
While interest in high-tech jobs remains strong, many business-school students and placement directors nationwide say last year's frenzied rush toward Web-based start-ups has cooled.
Tumbling stock prices and dried up venture capital have diminished the appeal of Internet start-ups. Instead, more MBA students are looking to Old Economy companies. And those who are seeking Internet jobs are more cautious about where they might wind up.
"The interest in the digital economy is still there," says Robert Bonner, director of MBA career management at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. "Whether it means working for a dotcom is a different story."
A national survey by Duke University's Fuqua School of Business last spring found one-quarter of students at top business schools sought jobs at Internet start-ups and 10 percent accepted their offers. Respondents cited the dotcom culture and the potentially higher financial reward as the biggest draws.
But job seekers who are due to graduate next spring say they are carefully scrutinizing business models instead of just jumping at what seem like good ideas with potential for big payoffs. "People want to make sure they're going to work for a winner," says Ian Rosi, a second-year student at the University of Texas' McCombs School of Business.
Stephanie Beard, recruiting director at Vignette, an e-business application firm in Austin, Texas, says she notices the difference when students visit. "They're asking tougher questions," she says. "They're taking more time to evaluate what the company's story is."
Students are also asking for guaranteed base salaries and signing bonuses instead of stock options.
Jamie King of the University of Texas's MBA career-services office, says several graduates this spring found their stock options worthless and their employers went out of business by the time they showed up for work. "Students were burned last year," Ms. King says.
Internet start-up veterans now at business schools say they gained a new appreciation for the traditional companies' resources and seasoned managers.
"You're missing the stability of a large company [and] the management experience to allow you to grow ... that you get at a large established company," says first-year Harvard student Shanoff.
Wharton student Steve White, who worked in investment banking before jumping to an Internet start-up, says more-experienced managers and more-certain financial rewards will bring him back to banking after graduation.
While Mr. White says he enjoyed being able to bring his dog to his more laid-back start-up workplace, he adds that the hours and the money weren't much better than at his banking job. "You can reach that kind of [financial] return with more certainty," he says.
Banking and consulting firms, which last year were losing recruits to Internet start-ups, are now touting their own e-commerce opportunities and stability.
"What we're trying to do is give people opportunities that are every bit as exciting as working for a start-up," says Robert Victor, a senior manager at Boston Consulting Group.
Chicago-based Andersen Consulting offers potential recruits the chance to work with new start-ups at its 25 business-launch-center incubators, says associate partner Erik Olson. Andersen also introduced a new investment fund in September in which the company takes equity stakes in clients and then gives employees shares in the investment.
The Internet-job falloff may be welcome news to manufacturing and consumer-goods companies that had already seen their share of business-school graduates eaten away over the past decade by investment banks and consulting firms.
General Mills saw a 25 percent decrease in the number of business-school students interested in jobs there last fall, says Jim Beirne, MBA director of recruiting. In response, the Minneapolis-based company went after more undergraduates and sold students on its work/life balance.
Yet the tech downturn hasn't dissuaded a core of entrepreneurial-minded students. Despite the downturn, building new online businesses remains a strong draw.
Ravi Haldipur, a second-year student at Purdue's Krannert Graduate School of Management in Indiana, interned last summer at the e-commerce division of air-conditioner manufacturer Carrier in Hartford, Conn. But he says he'd prefer helping build a young dotcom after graduation. "It would be that much more challenging," Mr. Haldipur says.
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text: Dec 10 2011 Debit Networks Debit cards that instantly deduct funds from a designated account when you make purchases have made substantial inroads in recent years vs. credit cards. And debit networks, the electronic devices, pathways and terminals around the world that enable them to function, have grown as well. Many people are abandoning their credit cards with high interest rates, user fees and penalties in favor of debit cards that incur almost no cost for a similar convenience. Both cards allow the holder to shop within a fixed limit, either a credit line or the actual amount of funds on hand, without having to carry cash. Merchants prefer debit cards because they receive their money instantly without having to surrender a percentage of the total sale to the issuing bank. Debit networks are designed to function like firms that handle financial transfers in batches in that they charge a small, nominal fee for their services and have nothing whatever to do with the amount of money being sent from one account to another. For example a $100 charge on a credit card costs the merchant approximately 1.60% or $1.60 plus a transaction fee of .24 for a total of $1.84. That same $100 purchase made on a debit card costs the merchant a flat fee of .54 for a savings of $1.30 for every $100. It adds up fast when you consider the billions and billions of transactions that occur daily. If you live in a small town, get a debit card from your local bank and then use it at the market down the street, the system functions the same, exact way as if you lived in a major city and used your debit card while on vacation anywhere in the world. When the debit card is first issued you are asked to create a PIN (personal identification number) to verify your account and that number can be entered into any terminal in the world to verify your account and grant you access to your funds. There are many companies such as MAC, Cash Station, NYCE, Pulse and STAR that are independent debit card processing networks. When they first started they allied themselves with certain banks and certain batch processing firms to handle their growing transactions. They put individual terminals in as many locations as possible to attract more and more customers to their service. But as time went by these independent networks started working together which is why you see debit terminals today that feature many or all of the different services in one location. And as the independents started working together, one company, Concord, formed to link them all together, thus reducing the cost and adding to the explosive growth of debit card usage, especially online. Concord has recently become the largest debit network processor in the U.S. and the world. It has purchased the retail providers Cash Station and STAR, which gives it vertical integration in an industry still growing at a double-digit rate. In fact, since 2003 Concord has more than doubled in size, handling more than twice the number of transactions, more than twice the number of customers and more than twice the total dollar amounts. What Concord accomplished was to position itself neatly between the debit card issuing banks and the retailers who accept debit transactions. By linking all the independent services together, Concord took the debit card network to the next level, streamlining the service, reducing the cost and setting itself up as a global provider of cashless, paperless, non-credit transactions. More recently Concord starting acting more like a bank than a service provider, in that it now allows any retailer to accept a debit transaction whether or not that retailer is affiliated with the customer's bank. Concord guarantees payment to the retailer, actually makes the payment and then accesses the customer's account to reimburse itself. Concord, more than any other single entity in the debit card industry, is responsible for making debit cards a major player in the new computer-driven world of international commerce. Tags: Glossary Share Post:


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Surely, we could have saved our pennies and bought a table. However, sometimes I think Zach and I choose the most time-consuming and effort-requiring method. My creative husband decided he would build our table instead.
"If you build it, they will come" [Name that movie :) ]
I was consulted on leg style and stain color but that was about it. My goodness, I am so glad that my opinion wasn't warranted on more of the table or I could have really messed up what turned out to be the most beautiful table I have ever seen.
Look at that wood! I never thought heart pine wood could make my heart flutter like this...
Beautiful, right? He did an incredible job! And apparently when you can build a gorgeous table for a few hundred dollars, you also suddenly become indebted to everyone. So, for all you tableless folks like we were, he is currently taking orders!
With the table in, we still had quite a bit of work to do. You see, when you own a 1940's home with original old windows, they crack and must be replaced. What a shame - old windows have irreplaceable character.
Yes, that is an extension cord going through our closed window. That picture was taken after the duct table was removed!
Not sure what I was trying to capture here but I sure do like this angle of my hubby. Oh, that's right, maybe it was the big hole in our house! After receiving the wrong sized windows and not knowing it until we had taken out a window, we were left with a boarded up hole for a few weeks.
I also found this baby for $50 at a consignment furniture store and decided to refinish it from it's old cracked paint and scratched glory.
Here's our dining room now... still a work in progress but at least we've accomplished a little something!
This past Wednesday night, we had our first dinner party. Zach and I hosted 18 of our Bible study members (and baby Cason, who is only 3 weeks old) for dinner. They are so much fun and I absolutely loved having them over to our house. Zach enjoyed telling everyone how I made him do a 'run through' of getting drinks, the appetizer, dinner, and dessert to make sure it all flowed well. I just had to be prepared!
Thank goodness I had extra rags to clean up the drool they left after sitting at Zach's table!
Much love,


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· Lt. Colonel Matthew Dooley's Class On Radical Islam Jeopardized His Career .
· Top-Generals: Obama-Is-Purging-The-Military
· Feds: Navy-Secrets-Bought-With-Hookers,-Gaga-Tix
· What If Obamacare's Subsidies End On February 15?
· Politicians On Both Sides Of The Pew Hope Supreme Court Case Has A Prayer
· Hobby Lobby Requests Supreme Court Review
· It's Time To Fire Mitch Mcconnell
· Voters-Say-They-Are-Ready-To-Jettison-Congressional-Incumbents
· Graham Says He'll Continue To Block Obama Nominees Unless He Gets Benghazi Info
· Senator Gives HHS Secretary Sebelius "Web Sites For Dummies" Book
· Rand Paul: Put 'Somebody New In Charge' Of Intelligence
· Will-Pedophiles-Be Covered-Senate-Enda-Bill
· Senate-Democrats To White House: Fix Obamacare-Website
· Riot Warnings Over Food-Stamp Cuts
· Dont-Worry, Government-Says-Inflation-You-See-Just-Your-Imagination.
OBAMACARE aka ACA/MEDICAL/HEALTH
· Duke-University-Health-Expert:129-Million-Could-Lose-Health-Insurance-By-The-End-Of-2014
· Why So Shocked? You Were Never Meant To Keep Your Health Insurance Under Obamacare
· Video: Judge Jeanine Obliterates Obamacare
· Texas Businessman Sells Company Because Of Obamacare
· Forget The Website Crashes: The Real $1 Trillion Problem With Obamacare Has Yet To Emerge
· Hannity: Juan Williams, David Limbaugh On The State Of Health Care In America
· Security Violation Just The Tip Of The Obamacare Iceberg
· NYT: Obama Lying & Taking Away Your Insurance All For The "Good"
· The Democrats Might Not Be Done Destroying Medicine Yet
· Obamarationing: ACA Enrollers Get To Pay Insurance For Less Care
· Survey-Found-Few-Obamacare-Site Kansas City
· Kentucky-Obamacare-Plan-Faces-Problems
· Healthcare-Gov-Users-Warn-Of-Security-Risk-Breach-Of-Privacy
· Cancer-Patient-Says-Shes-Slipped-Through-The-Cracks-In-Obamacare
· Top Hospital Kicks Obamacare Patients Out On Their Butt
· Obama Bundler's Shocking Connection To Healthcare.Gov
· Another-Day-Another-Outage-At-Healthcare-Gov
· 4 Ways Obamacare Violates You
· Democrat Lectures Young Woman About How To Handle Her Healthcare Choices
Aka AZ's College And Career Ready Standards
· Common Core Causes Georgia Teacher To Walk Away From Her Job
· Common-Core-In-The-Real-World
· To-My-Students-I-Love-You-And-Believe-In-You You are failing because Common Core was not written by teachers. Common Core was not written to help you….Common Core is the first time in the history of this country that a privately written and copyrighted plan has become public policy. There is no research to back it and it has never been tested. Politicians are pushing it because these corporations are giving them money to push it.
· UN Agenda 21: The Feds And UN Coming For Your Water Right
· Olympic Movements Sport For Sustainable Development
· Agenda-21: Conspiracy-Theory-Threat-Part-4
· Agenda 21: Conspiracy Theory Or Threat Part 3
· Democrats Against Un Agenda21
· Legendary-Comic-Flays-Obama-As-Lying-Maniac 'If He Wasn't The President, He'd Be In Jail Or In A Sanitarium'
· Texas-Single-Moms-Viral-Thank-You Letter-To Obama
· Comic-Flays-Obama-As-Lying-Maniac
· Gibbs-Keep-Your-Plan-Line-Was-The-Wrong-Move
· Obama Bundler's Shocking Connection To Healthcare.Gov
· GOP-Reps-Epic-1-Minute-Beatdown-Of-Barack-Obama-On-House-Floor
· Obama Takes Fake Responsibility For Plagued Website.
· Former Obama Admin Official Van Jones: Obama Will 'Pay Price' For Healthcare Promise Reversal
· Romney: Obama's Broken Healthcare Promise 'Rotting Away' Second Term
· How Obama Went From Bulls–T To Lies
· Obama Reportedly Tells Aides: I'm 'Really Good At Killing People'
· Gibbs: Certainly-Wrong-President-Promise-People-Could-Keep-Their-Health-Care-Plans
· Students Say President Obama's Handling Of Scandals And Obamacare Rollout 'Deceitful,' 'Incompetent'
· Buchanan On Obama's Boston Health Care Speech: 'Arrogance,' 'Smugness,' 'Self-Confidence'
· Romney Slams Obama's 'Fundamental Dishonesty'
· Obama Tears Into Tea Party At Va. Rally
· Benador: Obama's Lies Also Attack Democrats And Blacks
· Obama's Leaks And Sabotaging Israel's Defense
· Benador-Obamas-War-Islams-Elibiary-Ambushing-America
· David Gregory Tears Into Axelrod: Why Didn't You Stop Obama From Lying?
· Obamacare-Questioning-Iritates-Carney: 'I-Give-Up'
· Obamas-Approval-Tanking-Like-Titanic
· The Obama Administration: Friend Of Terrorists
· 4 Things Obama Will Deny Americans…
· Obama: I Want-To Put-The Fear-Of God In All Of You
· Germany Finds 1,500 Masterpieces Looted By Nazis
· Iraq Comes Back To Haunt Obama
· Death By Drone Turns A Villain Into A Martyr
· Thousands Of Demonstrators In Iran Chant "Death To America" Outside Former US Embassy


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The property is a modern and high profile, three level commercial asset featuring two levels of office accommodation atop ground floor retail, with 28 secure car bays. The security of the tenancy profile is underpinned by a major lease commitment to international consulting company RPS (85% of the NLA), whilst the three ground floor retail tenancies benefit from exceptional exposure and foot traffic courtesy of its prime Ann Street position. <\/div>

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Made in our workshop, this pair of armoires was designed for a Manhattan townhouse.
The construction was accomplished using dovetails construction top and bottom, maximizing the volume of the cabinet
These particular cabinets measure 20″ deep and 87″ high and are fashioned from Pennsylvania cherry. We also work in locally sourced walnut and oak.
Please visit our showroom to discuss your particular need.
We have two construction techniques to make such cases. Pictured here is a dovetailed case on a footed base.
Below are some examples of similar work from our Brooklyn Studio


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KeyBS Puts Up An Impressive Show At 'Cards & Payments Middle East 2015' Exhibition
KeyBS, a leading technology provider for financial institutions and telecom operators, and member of Arabi Holding Group KSC, presented its latest products and solutions at the Middle East's largest smart card, payments and ID exhibition 'Cards & Payments Middle East 2015'. Speaking at the event, Mr Ibrahim Darraz, Managing Director, KeyBS, said, "We are delighted to participate in this superb exhibition that offers the ideal opportunity to source solutions. It is the perfect platform for both buyers and sellers to establish relationships and exchange knowledge as well as discover the latest innovations and trends in smartcards and payments."
KeyBS exhibited a wide range of products and solutions including Kiosk Solutions, POS Solutions, Web Solutions, and introducing its new Payroll Processing Management Solution to the market, as well as software and hardware products at the Cards & Payments Middle East 2015.
KeyBS is eyeing greater opportunity in key growth markets across the Middle East region. Mr Darraz, said, "In keeping with our expansion strategy in the region, events such as 'Cards & Payments Middle East 2015' are very significant for us. The region is witnessing strong demand from consumers for automated and digital payment solutions thus creating unprecedented opportunities for a company like ours. Industry research shows that over the next five years more than two-thirds of customers are likely to be self-directed and we are eager to capitalize on this massive demand."
KeyBS has quickly established itself as a highly reputed and reliable company in the lucrative GCC market aggressively capitalizing on the region's growing demand for technology and automated payment solutions. KeyBS provides advanced automated, kiosk, point of sale (POS), Web Portal and Mobile Technology systems and services for remittance transactions and bill payments as well as customized software and hardware tailored to boost productivity and efficiency that in turn help cut down costs. With its seamless and secure solutions, it has been at the forefront technological advancements sweeping the banking and finance industry.
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Healthy Chocolate Substitutes
Chocolate's high sugar and fat content can cause weight gain and potential health risks including diabetes and heart disease if you eat too much of it. If you've tried quitting chocolate cold turkey with mixed results, try subbing out the sugary treat with healthier chocolate substitutes to satisfy cravings while boosting nutrition.
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Satisfy chocolate cravings with cacao, the beans from the cacao plant that can be eaten in a powder, butter or nib form. In contrast to the sugary sweet chocolates commercially sold, cacao has a bitter taste due to the absence of sugar and palm syrups. Rich in disease-fighting antioxidants, other health benefits of cacao include lowered blood pressure, insulin resistance and improved digestive health from a higher fiber content compared to chocolate. However, some cacao products have added sugars and ingredients to create a sweet, flavorful treat. Read all package labels to determine how much sugar and fats you are ingesting.
Chocolate Milk
Chocolate milk not only satisfies chocolate cravings but it also provides a nutritional boost in the form of calcium and vitamin D. Look for brands that are low in sugar and fat to avoid possible weight gain. If you avoid dairy due to allergy or intolerance, try a nondairy light soy, rice or almond chocolate milk as an alternative. Chocolate milk also serves as a healthy post-exercise drink to improve recovery after hard workouts due to its ratio of muscle-repairing protein and glycogen restoring carbohydrates.
Carob is a healthy substitute for chocolate primarily because it is free from cocoa-containing stimulants including caffeine and theobromine. While these substances boast some health benefits, many people are sensitive to stimulants or can become overstimulated. Too much can lead to nervousness, jitters, restlessness or a rapid heartbeat. In terms of nutrition, carob powder is lower in fat than plain cocoa powder that forms chocolate but much higher in carbs and sugars. Carob candies, unsweetened, also contains significantly more calcium than milk chocolate candies, with 86 milligrams and 13 milligrams of calcium per 1-ounce serving, respectively.
Dark Chocolate
You can have your chocolate -- and eat it, too -- if you choose the right kind. Dark chocolate is a healthier alternative to milk chocolates that are high in added sugars. Dark chocolate that has not undergone extensive processing methods is a source of flavanols and antioxidants for disease prevention and heart health. Look for chocolate that has at least 70 percent cacao content and stick to serving suggestion sizes, or, in other words, enjoy in moderation.


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A tall dark figured walked through a pitch black night. Long and lean, the figured wasn't clear except for the movement. A rusty door creaked open reluctantly and a ray of dingy yellow light spilled out of the opening. In this weak illumination, the lanky phantom transformed into a young woman in a long coat. She gave a nod, to whomever had let her in, making her reddish-brown Frenchbraid's tail jostle at her back. Her face was swallowed by the shadow of the building in the night. She stepped inside, and the door was slammed behind her. The cheap side of town fell into the usual hum of crying infants, and screaming tenants.
hanging lights illuminated the room, yellow tunnels of light
trickling down to the soiled cement of the floor. The metallic smell
of blood hung in the air; the smell dripped off the walls. A ring,
formed by countless carnage starved people. Their faces were all a
smudged blur, these dark, randomly dressed watchers parted. The
female commanded all of their attentions. Was this frail, hollow
cheeked woman the leader of some kind of graphic show? The faces
parted with downcast eyes, fear pulling their shoulders to drop.
Her shoulders were something, even from under the long oversized coat, they were calm yet strong. As she walked, her long braid swung like a pendulum in small scale at her back. Pieces of her hair had fallen out, and they curled around her face. Once in the center of the audience, the female's apparent beauty shined. A soft murmur started amongst those standing around her in all directions. All was a blur, as the crowd parted again. Another walked into the center, a male with battle scars that the woman did not have.
face, if you could call it that, was a Picasso painting come to life.
His nose, so deformed it could barely be called anything other then
scrap cartilage. Part of his cheek had sunken into his skull, a large
scar over it was highlighted by the ray of yellow light falling on
his head. He wore a pair of patched jeans, and a stretched wife
beater. His biceps looked to have enough power to snap the female in
half. Something was happening, just as the male started to size up
the woman. Her fingers were working on the buttons of the long black
The dark fabric parted, and her strong, toned abdomen flesh peeked out. She reached to her shoulder, nudging the coat off. It fell to the floor, being forgotten the moment after it left her skin. She stretched her neck from side to side, pumping her arms over her chest and out. A dark brown t-shirt clung to her upper body, while a forgiving pair of shorts lingered low on her hips. The spandex material did all it could to censor her. A hush washed over the spectators.
"Fight!" came a loud booming voice.
The female nodded and widened her stance. The male let out a cracked battle cry and charged at her with his hands poised to take hold. The female's eyes followed his every move, then as he came closer a calm came over her body. The crowd was silent, anxiously waiting. The male came withing inches of the female. She leaned onto her back leg and swung her front leg high into the male's side. He let out a sound similar to an unexpectedly attacked dog. Half of the crowd let out yells and punched their fists into the air.
This is what they'd come to see. The male in the center of the ring stumbled back, clutching his ribs. The female hopped and sent another powerful kick into the male's side. Another scream of pain from the male. The male's gigantic arms supported him as he fell forwards onto his knees. A trickle of dark liquid fell out of his mouth and spotted the cement. The female circled him, all the faces were blurred. She looked to the booming voice, and received no nod, and so she hung back. She waited for him to stand up, or give up.
crowd went silent with confusion and disappointment, a few voices
called out for more. The male stood and wheezed, then charged at the
female's body again. In reflex, she caught his shoulders and drove
her knee up into his chest. A cough, spraying her shoulder and chest
with blood. A loud, roaring cheer from the spectators.
"More blood!" came a loud male scream.
She planted her foot in his chest and kicked him back. He fell back, laying on the floor. She hung back, circling and watching for a signal. None. He turned over, onto his chest and coughed as he pathetically attempted to stand. Somehow he managed this,and this time he aimed to take out her knees. At the last moment he turned and aimed to land a powerful blow to her neck. She dropped to her knees, pivoted, and connected her heel with his hip. She regained her balance while standing, and took the que from the face in the crowd. She took hold of the shirt the male was wearing, and pulling his head and body down onto the cement. By the time he'd grabbed a hold of her calf,the blood began to pool around the back of his head. He closed his eyes, sinking into a murky black sleep. The female backed away from the body and wiped at the blood that speckled her shirt.
"Dead!" came the booming voice, followed by a chorus of cheers.
Two unimportant figures ran up, then left dragging the body behind them by it's arms. The blood was smeared and trailed off in their direction. The crowd threw things into the ring, mostly coins and crumpled bills littered the cement. The female picked up the black coat and slipped it on. Her fingers pushed the buttons into place, then brushed away a speck of dark brown on her cheek. A rose thrown into the ring was stepped over it as she walked to the opening in the circle that presented itself as she approached.
The eyes watched her leave, then turned to the next fighter that had appeared in the middle of the ring. The dark female figure stood in front of the rusted door, received an envelope, and exited the ray of yellow light. She stepped out onto the street, and the door slammed behind her. Some eight blocks away, another such door opened to receive her.
wing," came a soft velvety voice.
The door slammed behind her.
The night went on like this, the city slept uneasily. On her way out, she'd heard of another new gathering for fights. They were popping up all over the cheap side, there was money to be made. Even if you robbed someone coming out, after all, these were the places the numb rich came for fun. It wasn't far, this new location. She found it easily enough, she already knew what she was looking for.
knocked, no answer.
She knocked again, the door practically fell in. The voices from inside were young, she could hear the youth. She melted into the circular ring she knew so well. Two boys, no older then nineteen were circling each other. Once charged the other and knocked him to the ground, the crowd of hardened teens cheered. She rolled her eyes. After a few broken bones, one gave in. They called for next fighters.
Several made their way to the front, closer to the center. She did as well, though not with the same intentions. Something of this place intrigued her enough to show interest. Many of the males turned to her, taking notice as she passed them. Their young bodies responding to her, out of their control.
She watched a few of the young males be turned down, one specifically caught her attention. They went off dejected, the others, while this one stayed to watch the fight. She turned, not interested anymore. The boy she'd been watching had faded into the crowd. She went towards the door, pushing a few of the males aside that stood in her way.
the door, a few young boys were causing trouble for the person
supposedly watching the door.
"eh, get the fuck outta here," he repeated as he shoved the boys back.
watched them as she walked out, how they carried on.
"I'm a fighter dammit!" the one yelled.
"You ain't no fighter kid, get the fuck out," an older teen shoved them back and slammed the door.
"The fuck are you kids doing?" came that velvet voice again.
They all looked at each other, their hearts beating fast. One stepped up and forwards. He sized her up from beneath his red bangs, then looked back for some kind of reassurance. They were just boys, save for the older one that stood back in annoyance. Before the red haired boy could speak, the older of the group opened his mouth.
"What's it to ya?" he asked, his voice still high pitched.
don't ask the questions kid, go home. You think you're tough, but in
reality you're just little boys playing a game you're not ready for,"
she continued walking, bored with the interaction.
The others looked at each other, unsure what they were going to do. Like children, they shrugged it off, disheartened they went home. All of them, except the older one. He waited, then walked after the woman. He followed her for a while, until she stopped. They were heading towards uptown. That part of the city was for The Rich.
In a limbo between The Rich and The Poor, the heights sat in half ruin. Being raised on the cheap side, this place looked good. A hotel was the point at which the boy stopped following the woman. He told himself he just wanted to see where she was going. He turned and faded off into the early morning fog.
"Good morning Miss," came the robotic greeting from the man at the front desk.
She stepped into the elevator, the doors slowly closed.
chick?" came a hardened voice.
"Yeah," came the almost feminine voice.
gotta be...," the harsh voice trailed off in thought.
"Long braid, black coat," the young voice baited.
The gruff voice laughed,"...that'd be Isis."
"Isis," the young voice repeated the name.
"She makes her rounds at the expert level kid," the voice broke the pause,"stay away from her."
A boy of about sixteen leaned against the doorway of the hotel. His lean build curved in bad posture as he waited. A simple t-shirt and worn jeans served for his attire. His messy black hair was falling into his eyes and brushing his nose. He was a bit short, though his long limbs suggested this wouldn't always be. He'd been watching the door for an hour, and hadn't seen her come out. He swallowed hard.
"She, probably already left," he didn't want to leave,"maybe I should just..."
He walked inside nervously, looking around with his hands in his pockets. He changed his mind, turned and walked right back out. Just after he turned, the elevator's doors chimed and popped open. He exited the front doors and leaned up against the building again, just about to leave. She walked out, caught sight of him and walked over to him. He was frozen to the spot, his heart raced and yet he managed a calm expression. Her expression was blank, her tone was bland.
again?" she stared right into him.
"I...ah wanted to," he stammered trying to come up with something as he moved his hair out of his eyes.
He fell silent as he looked down, unable to keep up her gaze. He blushed and kept a determined look on his face as he looked down.
"Hm?" she watched him closely,"...oh don't tell me, You like me."
His eyes shot over to hers as she nodded, he blushed harder. She leaned down, causing him to back up against the wall. He never remembered his heart beating faster. She leaned back to a straight position and turned.
"You really are a stupid kid," she said as she went to go back inside for something.
reached for her arm and gripped it firmly. He blinked at himself and
his heart rate jumped again.
"No I'm not..." he fell silent as she grabbed him.
With the door already open, she pulled him inside and threw him against the wall softly. She pinned his hands up over his head and lowered her face to his.
"What do you want?" she stared at his eyes staring back to hers.
He blushed hard and swallowed, his eyes falling to her lips. The boy tried to yank out of her grip, then relaxed and let his eyes stare into hers. Shimmering emeralds, like jewels. He could feel all the tension drain out of his body, all the strength. She blinked at him. He flinched as she slowly closed the distance between his lips and hers. His eyes, after widening from shock, closed. Her eyes watched him. Her lips parted from his, and she pulled away. She released him and he fell against the wall.
"Wha...I..," he stammered confused.
She walked out and into the early evening. He blinked and touched his fingers to his lips, still in awe of what had just happened. He was still shaking as he ran outside to look for her. She wasn't in sight. He swallowed again, going on his way.


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Architecture has always relied on mathematics to achieve visual harmony, structural integrity, and logical construction. Now digital tools and an increasing interest in physics have given architects the means to describe and build spatial constructs that would have been inconceivable even ten years ago.
This carefully researched survey of forty-six international projects offers an overview of how different strategies are being employed through accessible illustrations and clear text. Each section presents case studies of projects by globally recognized architects in diagrams, photographs, and texts.
A must-have book.
— Architects' Journal
…thoughtful, engaging, and richly-illustrated.
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Jane Burry holds a degree in mathematics and is a registered architect. She is currently a research fellow at RMIT's Spatial Information Architecture Laboratory (SIAL) in Melbourne.
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Mark Burry is professor and director of SIAL and founding director of RMIT's Design Institute. He is an international expert on the architecture of Antoni Gaudí, and is currently using digital technology to help complete the Sagrada Família in Barcelona.


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Vehicular homicide charge related to South Routt County crash dismissed
April 16, 2013
Steamboat Springs — A vehicular homicide charge has been dismissed against a Brighton man who was driving a car that crashed and killed the 72-year-old passenger from Denver in October near mile marker 28 on Colorado Highway 131 about six miles south of Toponas.
Along with vehicular homicide, a Class 3 felony, Mark E. Hendrixson was charged with DUI, careless driving, driving without insurance and driving under restraint. As part of a plea deal, Hendrixson pleaded guilty last week to careless driving resulting in death, a Class 1 traffic misdemeanor. He avoided any jail time, was sentenced to one year of supervised probation and has to pay a $300 fine along with court costs. Routt County Court records do not state whether his driving privileges will be affected.
The Colorado State Patrol thinks Hendrixson was driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. A blood test, though, showed his blood alcohol content was 0.03, well below the 0.08 legal limit. The documents do not state the results of drug tests.
According to the Colorado State Patrol, Hendrixson and Robert Bratz were driving south on Colo. 131, and the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria went off the right side of the road on a downhill curve going to the left. Hendrixson then abruptly steered the car to the left, and the car went across the road while rotating counterclockwise. The car went off the left side of the road and rolled 1 1/2 times before stopping on its roof.
Bratz was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a seat belt and had been partially ejected through the windshield.
Hendrixson was wearing a seat belt and was injured seriously in the crash. He was taken to Yampa Valley Medical Center and then flown to Denver Health Medical Center.
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Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher Interiors team have recently completed the refit of 14,000sqft for EE in Leeds at Sovereign Street.
A very happy client took occupancy where staff were overwhelmed by their exciting new office. The heavily branded space was created to include touchdown spaces to encourage flexible working and café, interspersed with fixed work stations as well as interactive digital den which is used as a hub for inter site tele meetings.


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"We started with an architect, and now, it has not even been one year, and the house is almost finished and we have our dream home." Angie Matthews
"The entire time working with Aaron was very pleasant. He was always able to take our phone calls, or emails, or meet with us on site." Beth Long
"I highly reccomend Aaron and Klosterman Construction. I just feel great about the final product, and we've lived here for two years and I can't say enough about the quality of construction." Kevin Miller
"Aaron is wonderful, he has fine detail work, the woodworking is unbelievable. And his crew has been wonderful to work with, I feel like they're part of our family. We'll miss them when they're gone!" Angie Matthews


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October 3, 1953 - April 3, 2010
Gainesville, Florida
Very sad for a man to take a bribe to destroy the lives of so many innocent children by abortion. Yehuda Bauer said "I come from a people who gave the Ten Commandments to the world. Time has come to strengthen them by three additional ones, which we ought to adopt and commit ourselves to: thou shall not be a perpetrator; thou shall not be a victim; and thou shall never, but never, be a bystander." If only he had not disobeyed the commandments 'You shall not murder' & 'You shall not be a perpetrator'.
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Nov 25, 2010
Here is my tribute to William Phillip Egherman:
And here is a tribute to his work:
Posted by: Jay Rogers - Melbourne, FL - Observer
Nov 25, 2010
I remember william's wonderful sense of humor. I remember his awesome chicken salad! I went to dinner with his parents at the Mango Tree in Cocoa Fl and his mother, William and I got stares from the other patrons because we were laughing so loudly. William had a genrous heart, wonderful spirit and he will be missed so much. I am so very deeply sorry for your loss. He helped so many women, so many people in his great caring way.
I pray God gives you the strength to find comfort in his memories.
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Ageing with Assets
An individual or couples living arrangements may need to change as they age. A lower maintenance home may be needed, more help to stay in your home or care provided in a residential service. These decisions should not be rushed, so careful planning and attention is required in order to make the most suitable decision with the most favourable financial outcome.
Richmond Wealth has helped many individuals and families make better decisions in relation to assessing the myriad of rules, structures and financial impacts of moving into aged care.
If we were to give on tip about this topic it would be to plan early and start considering the options for you and your loved ones well in advance of any need. In our experience, most leave this planning too late or do not plan at all only to find out after the event that the financial outcome could have been much better with some simple planning up front.
If you would like to download a free brochure titled "Aged Care Advice – What are your Choices?", please click here.


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Unfocused, unproductive documentation teams are unfortunately far too common in the industry. You need your documentation development effort under control, with happy, self-sufficient and – above all – productive writing teams.
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Both candidates have superb Personal cycles this year, month and tomorrow.
So the Personal Day Number becomes vitally important. It changes every day. And that is true for both Obama and McCain.
Tomorrow, November 4, Barack Obama will be in his 22/4 Personal Year, a 24/6 Personal Month and a 64/1 Personal Day. Very strong numbers. Especially since the 4 Year ties directly into his 4 Day of Birth and the 1 Day reflects his 1 Destiny Number.
Anytime your Destiny Number is activated during an election, that's a big plus. Remember how Barack Obama gave his big convention speech on the 28th of August, a 1 Day universally a 1 Personal Day for him.
John McCain is in a 29/11 Personal Year, 31/4 Personal Month and 35/8 Personal Day tomorrow.
Here we have an instance where all three of his cycles are reflected in the major numbers of his Personal Numerology Blueprint. The 29/11 Year ties directly to his 29 Day of Birth and his 38/11 Life Purpose Number. The 31/4 Personal Month reflects his 76/13/4 Destiny. Finally, his 35/8 Personal Day is mirrored in his 17/8 current name 'John McCain.'
So tomorrow is a powerful day for both candidates.
However, there is an important tangent to this equation I explored last night. Then it hit me. An alternate view.
Look at the Universal cycles in relation to the two candidates' cycles.
personal cycles, 11, 4 and 8 are good fro him tomorrow. However
only his Personal Month 4 connects to the Universal Year, Month and
2008 is a 10/1 Universal Year. November is a 12/3 Universal Month and tomorrow is a 4 Day and a 16/7 Universal Date.
is in a 4 Personal Year, was born on the 4th, and tomorrow is a 10/1
Personal Day for him. When looking at the numbers from this point of
reference, Obama's cycles tie into the Universal
cycles in a deep way.
His Personal Day 28/10/1 even mirrors the
year we are in 2008/10/1. His acceptance speech at the Democratic
Convention was given on a 28/101 Day triggering his 1 Destiny. These 1
cycles are significant, especially to Obama, because they indicate a
brand new era – the first new 9-year cycle of the new millennium. If
Obama represents anything it is bringing in the new and releasing the
Additionally, Obama has two 12/3s in his blueprint, another strong connection to November's 12/3 Universal Month.
So, more than likely, Barack Obama will be the 44th President of the United States.
With Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle
P.S. Your personal cycles reflect the trends in your life right now. Know which of your numbers are active right now by getting your 2008/2009 Blueprint – in depth descriptions of your next 12 months.