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GR - "A DICE artist currently working on Battlefield 3 has thrown together a mockup of the interior of a Halo ship using CryEngine 3."
damn now that is impressive, maybe Halo 5 (next gen) could get closer to this if not reach this level.
It will look really good next Gen but it isn't bad now. It's come a long way on the 360 from halo 3 to 4. But, it's similar to Zelda in the sense that it's art style is part of it's allure. I don't think I want it to look like Battlefield 3. My question is, if it is a Dice worker, why didn't we see it using the "next Gen engine" frostbite 2? I would have understood if it was a crysis 3 worker. But, cryengine is hyperrealistic, I want to see it on unreal engine 4 or the new square Enix engine. Imagine cutscenes using that. Anyway, I am more excited for halo 4 than any other halo this Gen. I love the fact that there's a new story , a new enemy, and most important, new environments to explore. And Spartan ops sounds refreshing. We will see.
He made this for his portfolio, to demonstrate his skills as an artist. He probably did Halo in CryEngine because he's a fan of Halo, and CryEngine provides some of the most impressive graphics around, which are a good demonstration of his skills. It's basically something he can have to show people and say "Look at how awesome I am at crafting environments". He already has Battlefield 3 pieces on his website, so showing proficiency with other engines and tools is a good thing, it shows flexibility.
Looks good, I wonder if he's pining for a job either with Bungie or Microsoft's next Halo project?
Well said. Lots of game strive due to how the art style is used. The new Zelda looks like ass compared to 360/PS3 games, but the more you play it the more you appreciate it (and somehow starts to look better the further you get lol)
Well if you are possibly looking for another job. You don't just post work from one art style. You need variation to prove that you can do more than just work on a battlefield. :P
Proving that you can work with other tools and game engines is a positive as well. Working with only one limits your hiring options.
Frostbite 2 vs. CryEngine 3 you would not see much of a difference really. It would be very subtle. Both feature Next-Gen console graphics. Well for the PC you can have Next-gen every 2-3 years pretty much without much of an upgrade.
Goes to show that developers are fans too. I am sure the next gen Halo will look this good on the new XBOX 8. One thing for certain, DICE has an amazing engine as well, but I wanna see that new Unreal 4 put to the test
@ Gaming101-Your name says it all because you are definitely a noob. Bungie doesn't make Halo anymore! DUMMY
@ dummies above ^
He could either be a Bungie fan or a Halo fan, and showing his skills won't exactly hurt his career prospects.
Use your brain, douchebags.
We really have come along way this gen, for everybody. Yes, even the Wii too...
@orange-skittle really dude? Xbox 8? Where are the other six?
They dont skip 6 generations just because microsoft bought the domain name xbox 8.
Ubisoft also bought the domain name assassins creed 10, u think they skip 4 to 9 too?
How the hell did they get Cryengine...u have to have licence agreement to get access to it. Dice have there own engine...i wonder if they took cryteks engine by piracy and edited it ann then called it Frostbite.
"Anyone can now download a full version of the best All-In-One Game Development Engine, for free and use it without charge for non-commercial game development. You can try out the fastest toolset for creating game worlds and use the power of CryENGINE 3 in your own games"
bahahahahah *cough cough* hahahahahaha
lmao its available freely for non commercial use
Yes. Yes, they did take CryEngine and renamed to Frostbite. For sure.
shouldn't a DICE employee be using Frostbite 2?
Because you know, they don't get free time to do things like this when they aren't working. /s
They do and at first I thought that the publisher would prefer the advertising to bolster their product until I realized that the cryengine and frostbite engine are both owned by EA. The question is, why did this guy wanna see it on cryengine and not frostbite? Unless of course he already has. Let us see that too, lol.
Frostbite 2 belongs to the company he works for so maybe he'd need to get express premission before using it for stuff unrelated to his job. I think CryEngine 3 has a free version people can use as one of my friends is using it for his Masters degree.
That looks amazing, but would it control as good on there engine. If not go f yourself because halo controls are a hell of a lot better than crysis.
If not go f yourself because halo controls are a hell of a lot better than crysis.
wow real mature there thanks for that satement.
Why wouldn't it? You just have to set up the movement the same which could be done in an afternoon...
i hope crysis 3 looks as good as this on console
Not this generation of consoles.
yh but im still going to hope it does anyway. Crytek have been known to get the best out of hardware and have said it themselves that current gen hasn't been pushed to its limit. They want to cap this gen of gaming with a stunner.
This is amazing! Too bad they're not using Cryengine for the Halo games. It would be a perfect match. Add in destructible maps too.
LOL and people dare say HALO 4 is the best looking console game......this is a perfect example (among others) of an engine that looks better. The only thing is it would probably be a bit bad on the controls. I for some reason hate the slight sluggishness I feel while playing crysis 2.
When you get a game with that level of visual fidelity running on consoles, give me a call.
Till then, Halo 4 it is.
I dont even need to bother....google around and you will see that halo 4 is running on the reach engine and MANY other engines push quite a bit more polygons than it (even with optimization). This is YOUR opinion....that doesn't make it fact. People were also saying that HALO reach had the best console graphics and were even comparing it to killzone 2....we all know how that turned out. I think that the art style may be more eye appealing, but that doesn't mean that the engine is capable of pushing more polygons and therefore looking better. I can give you a LARGE group of titles. Hitman absolution, crysis 2, GOW3, Gears of war3, Uncharted, Killzone3, Forza 4. ALL have better graphics and their engines push significantly more polys than reach's engine. Even if they improved the REACH engine up to 50% (which is a huge improvement) it still wouldnt push more polys than Cryengine engine let alone some of the others. FACTS are HALO has never been a graphics contender....it hasn't won a SINGLE best graphics award...while games like crysis 3, last of us, star wars etc are raking them in. If this is the best graphics on consoles dont you think it would be getting the same sort of reaction when people saw killzone 3 in action for the first time, or Crysis 2? Remember all the previews saying how great they looked and there were a ton of them across the board.....I haven't seen one preview praising its graphics as the best. I have however seen 2 previews where they praised it as the best looking 360 game and one as best looking halo game. Guarantee it wont win graphics awards at events or in any awards after its release like games like uncharted, killzone, crysis, battlefield. By the looks of your bubble count and your comment history.....I shouldnt even bother...you are a MASSIVE 360 fanboy and are holding onto anything you can grab against the ps3....guarantee you arent saying this just because you think it has good graphics, but you just want something to "one up" the ps3 and justify your "loyalty" to a console LOL good god....... What about far cry 3? Medal of honor warfighter, beyond two souls? I'm would NEVER deny that halo 4 is a technologically stunning game...its one of the best looking we have seen, but....nowhere near the best.
Notice how halo isnt here? You get the idea...it isnt in ANY.
My eyes! My beautiful eyes! That wall of text, it burns!
If you're gonna disagree show me proof to back up your claim.......there is none to even suggest that.
Sorry, angels3785, but the image in the article is on a PC. NO game looks like that on consoles with that level of anti-aliasing, shader quality, and ambient occlusion. Especially when that image was captured at 1761x863.
If Halo 4 were to be made on the CryEngine 3 for consoles only, it wouldn't have this type of fidelity. However, for the time being, I believe Halo 4 is looking pretty damn good.
(And yeah, those are all native 720p)
Also, lol at your link having Black Ops 2 on there. I'd easily give graphical quality to Halo 4 over that.
I agree Halo 4 is looking damn good, but that photo is the same as the cryengine image above, High aliasing, and editing, but at the same gameplay resolution. You know how easy it is to edit an image at a high resolution and then lower the resolution? look: https://sites.google.com/si... It is also part of a cutscene in game which is prerendered. In the e3 microsoft press conference this scene was shown they it cut to black then went to gameplay. if this was an in game cutscene the scene would have shown, then it would have moved the view back to the character as seen in the uncharted games. The pic is a bullshot.....remember this? http://images1.wikia.nocook...
That was a picture of HALO 3 its also native 720p.....looks similar dont it? What people dont get is that game companies can show you ANYTHING they want with the proper wording. LIke killzone 2, gurilla showed 2 sets of gameplay that werent the final game....one was a the infamous target trailer they claimed was in game...and another was the game running from a pc, but they could claim it was ps3 because it is a ps3 game. Epic, naughty dog bungie ALL use bullshots that dont look like the final game. I'm aware that no console game would look like that...thats why in my comment I said "This is a perfect example (among others) of an engine..." I was referencing the engine....not the photo. The link even says that black ops was a sarcastic addition and HALO 4 is easily better looking than that. PLus that was jjust one example of a gaming site NOT giving halo graphics awards. PM me is your wish to continue this. Main thing is if a developer says "in engine" it could be running on a pc using the engine or a development kit. If you were a PC gamer you would instantly get how easy it is to manipulate a game.....more so if you mod....like you could make damnation look lioke crysis if you upscaled everything got rid of the game world took a screen shot then showed it.
I am a PC gamer. The reach engine, which is partially used for Halo 4, incorporated an extreme amount of behind-the-scene's tricks to make the game look great. Very little aliasing was apparent throughout the entire campaign. I have no doubt the same can be said for Halo 4.
There are many different factors that play into how good a game looks. Yes the amount of polygons a game has is important but the way they apply textures, how they apply filters, and rendering methods all play a huge role as well; A collectively bigger role at that. Also that list has Black Ops 2, the author is obviously a COD fanboy and would never be caught dead putting halo on the list.
Paragraphs are your friend.
I would rather see gameplay in the CryEngine 3 than a still image.
That looks really tasty and that comment or reply a few above me is Lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng, wow.
We don't need more games looking like Crysis. We need Halo to look like Halo - glossy, bulky, clean and colorful. It's the last FPS series with a unique, colorful, "blue skies" look. Halo 4 is the future of Halo art direction, not Crysis 3.
In case people didn't know, there's a version of the CryEngine available for download (don't know if it's the current version), and it's free. Unless like with UDK (Unreal Dev Kit which is also free for download), you have to pay if you ever plan on releasing a game made with said engine.
It looks good but it's not colorful enough. Or on 360 for that matter lol
No console will push those graphics. So it should title what halo 4 would look like in cryengine 3 on pc
It looks damn F#%^*+=G good
If this was real id be like "SHUT UP, AND TAKE MY MONEY!"
Hm I wonder why a DICE artist is using CryEngine 3 instead of Frostbite 2?
its hard for me to fathom playing a game in those graphics that still doesn't have ironsights
That link in the article redirected me to a website that has tits pictures, good article.
new title, how halo 4 would look on pc
make halo 4 for pc please!
i mean i'll buy it for my 360....but i already know how thats gonna look
It's a bit assuming to think the Cryengine3 is so vastly superior as this article suggests. And anyway a Halo engine is designed to always deal with more ai and vehicles etc in a dynamic way than just about every other engine out there
Crysis 2 looks decidedly better in my opinion than other games regards to lighting aspects however and is an extremely impressive engine. They will both handle things differently with an emphasis more on sheer knock out visual brilliance than Halo's more demanding sandbox. In this case Halo 4 currently looks damn impressive considering and most people would agree is in no way bad looking at all- very good looking in fact
I just think they're covering up a 2142/3 remake with Halo logos and secretly showing us a screenshot
thats my opinion anyway
Halo 4 already looks awesome. If I want Cryengine 3 I will play Crysis 2 or wait for 3 to come out.
Today I learned how dumb a majority of people on this board are. Even IF Halo 4 was done on the CryEngine it wouldn't be ANYTHING like Crysis because it is an ENGINE.
Is Batman the same as Unreal Tournament? No, but they use the same engine so they must be the same right?!!!!!
And I just don't know what to say to people that think it will control the same as Crysis, do people understand how games work? The programmers MAKE it control like that, they don't just start out with a clone of some game and then switch the gun models to make their game, their is NO REASON that they couldn't make the controls smoother or even clunkier, go look at Killzone 2 to Killzone 3, same engine but completely different feel of control.
The engine is there basically for rendering purposes (lighting, shading, streaming, AA, and all the other crap). It is completely up to the Developers on how much they want to tweak their game from the default/basic set up of the engines.
But way too much of overdramatized lighting effects for a game though.
Not quite as good as my idea of what next gen should look like, but stunning nonetheless.
Anyways great work by the artist.
Truly nailed the Halo look on the design side of things.
If u put a 240hz set with this Halo 4 it would look similar anyway Halo 4 is lookin sweeet!!! psn: cedaridge / xbl: cedar4Thunder
Think Aliens wiiu thats what this looks like to me.


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- HTML & Languages. You may never need to use this one, but I find that learning just a little bit of HTML has solved many, many problems for me. WordPress (or any other editor) has ever done it exactly like I want it to. So, I teach you some of the simple things that you can do in HTML to solve some of those tricky little problems.
- SEO, Keyword Research & Link Building. This may be one of the most important topics. SEO means Search Engine Optimization. We include a full series on how to make Google love your website. If you don't know this, you are just getting lucky if Google finds you. (You do want Google to bring you customers, don't you?)
- Marketing and Launch. The launch process is pretty powerful. This can be done for your website or for just a unique product. A launch can bring double or triple your revenue, if done well.
- Membership Sites. Most people don't realize how easily they can convert their static information into a membership site. There are many different models that may work for your content. Plus, there are hundreds of options to "host" a membership site. We can walk you through the maze. (Can you say, "Monthly Income"?).
- E-Commerce. I sloshed through many different shopping carts, merchant accounts, PayPal buttons, affiliate programs, and other selling tools. Each situation is different. However, I have found four solutions that work for just about any e-commerce need. (This is the way you make money on the web.)
- Social Media. This is becoming a huge topic. I actually break this down into each of the main accounts: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Others. New ideas are coming out all the time, so I'll keep adding to these topics. (Can your friends of friends of friends find your website?)
- Genesis Theme Advanced Configuration. Genesis themes come ready to load, and they look beautiful. However, you may want to customize your site to be completely "you." Genesis allows you to do some amazing manipulations. We'll show you how.
- Product Reviews. As you proceed, there will be new software or tools that will speed up your work. Things like shopping carts, merchant accounts, editing software, membership plugins, etc. ) You don't need to buy everything when you start, but as you reach certain milestones, you will want to make your life easier. We'll tell you our own experience and give your our recomendations.
- Tools and Resources. This includes some technical stuff. How to set up the database. How to add additional email addresses. How to use FTP. All that kind of stuff. Most people don't need to do too much of this, but it's nice to know we haven't forgotten it.
- Terms and Tech Notes. Sometimes you just need a glossary.
High Speed Versatile Platform
RackSpace Cloud Hosting ($150.00/month value)
- Create one or more websites
- Unlimited email accounts
- Normally you would pay
$150.00/monthfor a "Cloud Site". We include this hosting as part of the total package.
- Store up to 10 gigs of data (combined with CDN)
- More storage available upon request
- Grow automatically and instantly
Content Delivery Network (CDN) ($49-$200/month value)
- High-Speed Videos
- Control Access
- Use verstatile FlowPlayer video player
- Normally you would by
$99.00/monthfor CDN access. We include as part of total package.
- Customize your video player size and design
- Create "your brand" video player if you want. (Extra fee required)
- Store up to 10 gigs of data (combined with Cloud Hosting)
- More storage available upon request
WordPress Installed with Core Plugins for Marketing
- We install WordPress and set up the basic configuration that will allow you flexibility. You don't need to find plugins for most things that are common. We've already installed them.
- We install any one of the Genesis themes
($75 to $100.00 value) as part of the total package.
- We load several difficult to find plugins, such as a landing page plugin and squeeze page plugin. (Believe me. This one has been tough.)
- We load a email form slide-in plugin that catches the attention.
- We configure special security enhancements on your server and in WordPress so that hackers can't get in. (Most users don't know about these.)
- (NOTE. Some plugins have both a free version and a professional version. Sometimes the plugin may require an additional fee for the professional version, but they are usually < $20.00)
BONUS: 3000+ Graphics Library ($49.00 value)
- We include a 3000+ image graphic library. This is one of the most difficult things to track down . . . good sales images.
- This library is completely free to use
- I continue to add my own images to the library
- Members are welcome to contribute to this library as well
Unprecedented Ongoing Support
Weekly Q&A Teleseminar
- Each week have access to ask any internet-related question.
- If I don't have an answer I'll find it.
- I'll probably create a video or teach a Webinar
Monthly Show & Tell Webinar
- Each month I will "show and tell" some topic that is difficult for users or which demonstrates a new technique from the internet "gurus"
Exclusive Discussion Forum
- Receive ongoing question and answers in our own discussion forum.
- Earn monthly bonus points for being active in the community and helping others.
3 Unprecedented Call Alerts
- These Call alerts are not available anywhere else.
- They have remarkable influence as our community grows
Regular Tips and Tricks from the Internet Gurus Newsletter
Here's a slide show that explains the details and the program a little more.
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Of course you could learn each of these topics online for free, but you can't find it together and focused on your topics. And you can't find the ongoing support from someone who has walked the walk and who is willing to guide you and keep you out of the expensive mistakes. And you certainly cannot find high-speed cloud servers and content delivery networks all together for one price that won't eat you up. You would have to piece them all together and it would end up costing you hundreds per month.
Or you could go the cheap route, suffer slow servers, and end up moving your website and all of the videos and files and databases after you get just a few months into your project . . . right about the time when all of your customers are beginning to find you. I know. I've done that. Don't make that mistake.
Of course, let me tell you what this is not.
I cannot build your website. I set up the databases and teach you what to do, but you need to gather your content and do the work to build your business. You need learn the material and take your business into your own hands. I will be there to encourage, to guide, and to teach.
This program is not for everyone. This program is for those who are serious about building a profitable, growing, long-term website and internet presence. This program if for someone who would like a friend, a mentor, and a guide to encourage and point the way.
We don't try to gain thousands of customers. Our customers become our friends, and we desire to see your success.
Working with Aaron and with UpstartMediaMarketing has been both very educational and very helpful. I had been toying with the idea of starting my own internet based company for years but didn't really understand the requirements or process involved. UpstartMediaMarketing has been a great resource and tool that has helped me take those first steps in starting my own internet based company. Not only does UpstartMediaMarketing tell you want is needed to succeed but it also shows you how to implement each step or process and makes it simple to become successful. Aaron has been a great resource for me and he has constantly shown interest in my project and helping me succeed. UpstartMediaMarketing is a must for anyone when it comes to working online.
–Brian Coates, Chino Hills, CA
One last note. When we talked to the top internet marketing "gurus" (some whose names you would recognize if you've been on the internet very long), they insisted that we charge at least $1000 for this program. One suggested $2000. But that's simply not the way we do business. They literally spent an hour trying to convince us to charge more. The said we were "stupid" and we were "leaving money on the table." But just talk to any of those whose testimonials you read above. That's not the way we do business.
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Two people died early Friday after their ferry sank in Philippine waters, but 54 passengers and crew were saved when rescuers pulled them to safety.
The ferry was going from Albay province in the center of the Philippines to the nearby province of Masbate when it sank. Coast guard and navy vessels and helicopters were searching the area, aided by local fishermen.
Officials were not sure of the exact number on board. The ferry's manifest listed 35 passengers and 22 crew, but provincial disaster official Bernard Alejandro said there were likely five more on board.
Coast guard rescuers reached most of the people about 1 nautical mile (1.6 kilometer) from the shore, where the ferry sank, said Chief Petty Officer Bayani Belesario, the deputy coast guard commander for Masbate province. Some were picked up by fishermen.
Amadeo Tan, a village chief in Masbate's Aroroy township, said his wife called him from the ferry when it was sinking.
Tan told ABS-CBN television that he alerted local authorities and set off to the area.
"When we got there, we could no longer see any part of the boat. It had already sunk," he said, adding some passengers were in the water wearing life vests or in a lifeboat.
The weather was calm and apparently did not cause the sinking, according to the ferry's captain, who was among those rescued.
Sea accidents are common in the Philippine archipelago because of frequent storms, badly maintained boats and weak enforcement of safety regulations.
In December 1987, the ferry Dona Paz sank after colliding with a fuel tanker in the Philippines, killing more than 4,341 people in the world's worst peacetime maritime disaster.


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Tiger Monorail Trolley Hand Chain Hoists (Trolley Mounted Hoist)
Tiger offer through LiftingSafety the Tiger Monorail hand chain range of hoists lifting hoists. The manual hand chain hoist is integrated into the trolley and therefore solid mounted. This means that there is not the articulation / pivot point between the hoist and the trolley resulting in a lower head room. Tiger are a quality lifting equipment manufacturer and the hoists are assembled in the UK by Tiger Lifting. Tiger offer a limited range of quality monorail hoists at a competitive price with a proven track record here in the UK and overseas. We look forward to receiving your valued enquiry.
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Friday, June 3, 2011
The Future at Hartline by Jennifer Hudson Taylor
We are all at different stages of marketing our work and ourselves. Our needs vary, and therefore, I'll be working with you on an individual basis. My role will be to advise you based on my experience and knowledge, as well as offer bits of marketing and promotional nuggets here on the Hartline Blog.
The first process we're setting up is a welcome letter that new Hartline clients will receive from me. In it I'll be introducing myself and giving guidance on what unpublished authors should be doing to build their platform while they work on their craft and wait for that first contract offer. I've prepared an in-depth letter for those who are newly contracted and need to start planning for their first book launch. And finally, I'll have an even more detailed letter that will go out to new and current clients who are already published with guidance regarding on-going platform building.
One thing that I want authors to understand is once your book is released, you'll be marketing it and yourself as an author forever--or as long as you intend to write and sell books. It used to be that a printed book would go out of print, but e-books are changing that. They never go out of print. Therefore, you will never be "finished" with marketing. You may finish a book launch and have some down time afterward, but building your platform is a continuous effort.
We have a dedicated public relations loop where clients share their experience and expertise with each other. If we hear about a great article or blog or upcoming opportunities, we share it. This past week, we've been talking about book launches, setting up book signings and blog tours. Everyone on the loop has valuable information to share and that is what makes it so special.
After I've been on board for a while and touched base with all our current clients, I want to build a Speakers Bureau for the Hartline Agency. Many of you are already giving workshops and speaking at conferences, others want to start doing this. Hartline would like to provide a platform to help you promote your speaking talent and provide a resource for organizations who are looking to bring speakers to their events. This is just one example of some of the great opportunities we're planning for the future.
What are some of your marketing needs? What topics would you like to see on the Hartline blog in the future?
19 comments:
- Caroline said...
Jennifer, I'm so happy you're with Hartline & looking forward to learning from and working with you.
- June 3, 2011 at 10:34 AM
- Melissa K Norris said...
While I'm not a client (yet, big grin), I think it is wonderful that Hartline is offering so much help and value beyond getting a contract for their clients.
I really love the friendship and family atmoshpere of everyone helping one another out with marketing and career building. What a testament!
I'm also looking forward to seeing some of the things on the blog for everyone to read. Thanks!
P.S. The speakers program sounds amazing too.
- June 3, 2011 at 10:40 AM
- Author Jennifer Hudson Taylor said...
Caroline, Thank you! Glad to be working with you!
- June 3, 2011 at 11:22 AM
- Author Jennifer Hudson Taylor said...
Melissa, It takes a lot of people for our writing careers to be successful. God loves watching us all work together as He designed us to do.
- June 3, 2011 at 11:23 AM
- jill said...
Jennifer, I am sure you will be a godsend to many of us--certainly me!This is definitely my tough spot. Looking forward to learning.
- June 3, 2011 at 12:52 PM
- Jeanette Levellie said...
Platform-building seems daunting. Can you take some of pain out of it, and make it fun? I'm all about fun!
- June 3, 2011 at 3:32 PM
- Raquel Byrnes said...
You've been so helpful so far, Jennifer. I'm excited to work with you.
Edge of Your Seat Romance
- June 3, 2011 at 4:26 PM
- Dee Yoder said...
Jennifer, I'm a new client and a bit overwhelmed, at times, with the entire marketing/platform building process. I welcome your advice and am especially excited to read about the Speakers Bureau! I look forward to being involved in any way I can. Welcome!
Dee Yoder
- June 3, 2011 at 4:38 PM
I am so excited about your skills and the fact that you are going to be a permanent member of the team. Joyce emailed me a contract recently and I am so blessed by the offer. I will be sending it back to her after I have printed and signed it. My printer "died" on me LOL, and I had some unexpected surgery. Praise the Lord, my hubby and I will be buying me a new laser printer this weekend. I had plans to buy it a few weeks ago, but I am no just getting back on my feet. When I read about the new changes coming our way, I was so happy. God is truly opening doors for many of us. My WIP is not complete yet, so you can understand how blessed I was to receive a contract offer from Joyce. I look forward to your letter (the one mentioned in your latest post). Have a blessed weekend.
- June 3, 2011 at 4:43 PM
I forgot to mention that public speaking is something that I enjoy. I am used to being in front of crowds on a regular basis. I sing and share my testimony with congregations and womens groups. I can't wait to start to put this to use with regards to ramping up my platform. I do need your advice. I am a member of so many writers groups. I need to know where I should focus most of my energy etc. (grin) I can be a social butterfly and I do love making new contacts and friends.
- June 3, 2011 at 4:48 PM
- Author Jennifer Hudson Taylor said...
Sometimes it can be fun--especially when you receive those messages about how a story you've written spoke to someone's heart and changed their life. It's like birthing a baby, lots of pain and time consuming preparation and expense, but the end result is so worth it and satisfying. And then you realize you might not have reached that one person, if you hadn't added that extra blog on the tour, or the extra book signing where only one person showed up.
And of course, the launch parties are awesome!
- June 3, 2011 at 11:13 PM
- Author Jennifer Hudson Taylor said...
Jill and Raquel, Thank you so much!
- June 3, 2011 at 11:14 PM
- Author Jennifer Hudson Taylor said...
Dee, Welcome to the Hartline crew. I believe you'll enjoy it around here.
I'm sending out the letters on an individual basis so it might be a few weeks before I get to you, but it's coming.
- June 3, 2011 at 11:17 PM
- Bonnie S. Calhoun said...
You rock Jennifer! :-)
- June 3, 2011 at 11:21 PM
- Author Jennifer Hudson Taylor said...
Tina, Congratulations on signing your new contract with Joyce! I hope the best for you as you finish your manuscript.
I'm looking forward to the Speakers Bureau as well. I think it's a great addition to an author's career in both platform building and as a supplement to income.
- June 3, 2011 at 11:24 PM
- Linda Glaz said...
So glad you all decided to do this. What a plus!
- June 4, 2011 at 9:03 AM
- Elaine W. Miller said...
A Hartline Speakers Bureau! Wow!!! That will be fabulous! Thank you and Hartline and God for your vision. Praying as you proceed for God's glory. Excited to have you with us.
Elaine W. Miller
- June 4, 2011 at 3:04 PM
- Author Jennifer Hudson Taylor said...
Thank you and keep those prayers going up. We need God's vision.
- June 4, 2011 at 4:47 PM
Again,I wanted to tell you how glad and blessed to have you with the agency. I know everyone here is equally glad to have you on board. I am looking forward to the letter you mentioned in your Introduction. I believe you have different letters to send out, based on what stage we writers find ourselves in our careers. Newbies, like myself, with a letter for every author...based on their current status.
I am so looking forward to "speaking" with you soon.
Be blessed...
- June 10, 2011 at 5:57 PM


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Mario, Luigi, Peach and Wario playing Toadstool Titan.
Toadstool Titan is a 4 Player minigame appearing in Mario Party 3. Players are put into a room where Brick Blocks appear, floating in the middle of the room. The objective of this minigame is to knock your opponents out of the room using the mushroom, which players have to find by breaking the Brick Blocks.
When a player grabs the mushroom, that person will become a giant for a few seconds. That player must use that opportunity to run into the opponents and knock them out of the room. While the giant player is running, he/she is only able to run in one direction until he/she hits the wall. After a few seconds the player will shrink back to normal size and a new set of Brick Blocks will appear, then players must repeat the process of finding the mushroom. The last player standing will win the minigame.
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"I could play connect the dots on your face!"
I can't count the number of times I have heard that phrase uttered in my twenty years. Playing connect the dots on my face is possible, though. I have so many freckles that connect the dots would take several hours.
I know many people are embarrassed by their freckles and try to get rid of them by washing their face with lemon juice and caking on pounds of foundation. I've never been embarrassed by my spots, and they haven't always covered my entire face.
I had bangs my entire life, and when I say bangs, I mean BANGS. The kind that started in the middle of my scalp and spanned the complete width of my forehead (thanks, mom). They were a force to be reckoned with.
At the beginning of my sophomore year at camp, I decided to let my bangs grow out. I'll never forget the first time I clipped my hair up and galloped out to the practice field to find everyone laughing at me. I hadn't realized that my bangs had created a shield against the sun for fifteen years, resulting in a bulbous, white forehead while my cheeks, nose, and chin were smothered in specks. I looked cool.
Even through that awkward stage of facial inconsistency, I never bemoaned my specks. I would never try to cover up my freckles – they are a roadmap of my life.
My freckles represent the hours I have spent crouched behind home plate, slicking sweat out of my eyes through my metal mask. My freckles represent the summer days that I ran around with my siblings, our bare feet slapping on the hot cement. They remind me of sitting on the porch with my neighbors, watching the sun drop below the tree line, hoping that our moms wouldn't call us in for bed.
My freckles remind me of the long summer nights that I would sneak onto the roof of my house to catch a glimpse of the sky that was filled with infinite stars, reflecting what I saw on my own face. My freckles remind me of my days filled with laughter and transform me back into that wide-eyed kid who never wanted to grow up.
My freckles also represent the times I was careless. The times I had too much fun in the pool and forgot sunscreen. The times I couldn't even lie on my back, let alone sleep because I was in so much pain. The times I applied endless coats of aloe Vera that cooled me off the instantly, if only for a second.
When I look in the mirror and am faced with my freckles, I am reminded of many things. I am reminded of the pride I've felt, the heartache I've suffered, and the laughs I've shared.
When my children and my grandchildren ask me about my freckles, I will not tell them they are "angel kisses," or "sun spots." I will tell them my freckles are a gift – and they are a reminder of the full, fun life I have lived.
I believe in freckles. And this I believe.
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Lawrence Siegel, Composer, Westmoreland
By Jane Eklund
"This is the beginning of the story," says Larry Siegel, leading the way up a short path from his house to a remote studio. The house itself is already remote – down a street that winds through the town of Westmoreland, up a long dirt road and over the crest of a hill, then a thousand feet up a steep dirt driveway.
"This choice of life here in a rural village in New Hampshire, and a studio in the woods, and a life that's not focused on a teaching job, but on project-based work, was borne 25 years ago at the MacDowell Colony," Larry says says.
And while, unlike residents at the prestigious Peterborough retreat for artists, he has to make his own lunch, he finds the same quiet and inspiration in the studio beyond his home.
The State Arts Council is a big part of the story of Larry's life as a composer. Back in 1990, he answered the agency's call for proposals for projects celebrating life in rural New Hampshire. That led to "Village Store Verbatim," a "folk opera" co-written with Valeria Vasilevski. While he was putting "Village Store" together, he had a brainstorm about doing similar projects, but conducting them as residencies during which community members would do the writing and performing.
Since then, he's done about 25 Verbatim projects under the aegis of Tricinium, his nonprofit organization. (Verbatim is defined on his web site as "A musical theatre piece whose text comes directly, word-for-word, from gathered dialogue. A program in which such a piece is created and performed by members of a community.") "That became my day job, and my teaching job," he says.
That's part of the public aspect of his work, along with conducting and with staging pieces of his own creation (most recently he mounted "Kaddish," a song cycle about the Holocaust, which debuted in May at Keene State College and is now touring).
The private aspect – composing in his studio – is the one he plans to nurture with his fellowship. "I definitely have in mind writing chamber music," he says. He's percolating on a couple of trios for musicians he knows.
Larry came to composing comparatively late in his school career, though he'd been playing piano since the age of three. Growing up in assorted places around the United States, he listened to classical and folk music. "And I would really listen," he says. "It was very meaningful to me. There's some call of music. It was from inside, a real visceral response to music."
During his college years, he spent some time studying piano in Italy – and came to the realization that he didn't want to pursue a career as a concert pianist. When he returned to the City College of New York, he consulted with a professor, who pointed him toward composition. He went on to graduate school at Brandeis University, earning a doctorate in music theory and composition and making a couple of forays to MacDowell, which prompted him to forge his sometimes solitary life. It's not too solitary, though; while his studio is isolated, he shares his house with his family. His wife, Leigh Marthe, is a poet who works as a district coordinator for Congressman Paul Hodes; children Julian, three, Jonah, nine, and Clair, 18 (a student at Plymouth State) are all musical, he notes.
"I've made it a point to live an artist's life," Larry says – and he's done it in a way that expands the function of art. The mission of the nonprofit Tricinium, for instance, is to harness the power of the arts to nurture civic engagement. His collaborative projects offer communities, organization and schools unthreatening ways to look at and talk about difficult issues or to raise questions – in addition to celebrating themselves.
It's not surprising that the toughest question for Larry to answer on grant applications is: "What kind of music do you write?"
It all depends on the circumstances and the context, says the composer. In his Verbatim pieces, the conversations among participants trigger the type of music that he selects. "I make an effort to use genre of music as a compositional element," he says. "My style is as many styles as possible."
On the web: www.tricinium.com
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Here is a great article that we found on Men's Health Online website from Rob MacDonald on "How to Do 50 Perfect Push-Ups"
For the average guy, it's critical to carry your own engine.
By that, I mean that you should strive to be strong relative to your size.
A good test of your engine is seeing how many consecutive pushups you can do in a row. I work with some of the fittest people in the world, and I think that 50 consecutive perfect pushups is the standard to shoot for—it shows me you can carry your engine.
Most people think that with just a bit of training they'll be able to nail that goal.
My response is, "Great, now show me your pushup." Nearly every single time, the person's pushup isn't up to the standard we maintain at Gym Jones, the Salt Lake City based gym where I'm the Training Director.
There are two kinds of pushups: Perfect pushups and everything else. Here at Gym Jones, our standard is the former. We define a perfect pushup as maintaining a plank as you lower yourself until your chest touches the ground, then pushing back up and locking out your arms to pause for 1-second at the top. (Check out the 10 Secrets to the Perfect Pushup.)
There's a good reason we have that standard: Better payoff. Perfect pushups strengthen your entire body to a greater degree, transfer over to more activities, and are also safer on your joints.
They're also more difficult.
That's why a far better goal than doing even 100 "everything else" pushups is to shoot for 50 perfect pushups. A person who can do 50 perfect pushups is truly strong and fit—far more so than a person who can do 100 terrible-form "everything else" pushups.
Follow these rules to crank out 50 real ones in a row.
Read the rest of the article at Men's Health Online
About Rob MacDonald:
Rob MacDonald is the Training Director of Gym Jones, one of the country's most elite and hardcore gyms, located in Salt Lake City. He's broken multiple power-endurance world records. He enjoys exercise induced suffering and burgers.


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Maqui, mangosteen, lingonberry -- superfruits! Though the scientific jury's out on whether these superhero fruits are any better than the common kind, one thing is clear: A lot of the mystique is about marketing, as an article by Karen Ravn in The Times' Saturday section explained. Another fact that's evident: Their names invite punning.
A recent conversation between writer and editor while crafting the aforementioned story on the superfruit trend:
W: have a superweekend.
E: Acai ya later!
W: You maqui me laugh.
E: Goji on with you.
W: No, really, I liked your chokeberry much!
E: It's lingonberry good that your article will run on the 31st.
W: I don't believe jujube putting me on.
E: We'll even pay you, because we're in the blackcurrantly.


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Alternate Takes ... play it again!
Inspired by the analog days of single-day recording sessions where riff after riff was tested until perfected, our Alternate Takes series celebrates Dogfish Head's innovative and creative R&D process. Tinkering, experimenting and dreaming of that next big hit, no idea is out of bounds and each take commemorates our off-centered journey.
In early 2016 we released Alternate Takes #1, a Double IPA brewed with Centennial, Warrior, and Idaho 7 hops. With a deep golden hue, this brew was full of notes of tropical fruits in the aroma - pineapple, papaya, and passion fruit - and a malty, apricot sweetness with each sip. Finishing almost tea-like, this citrusy and fruity brew was one quenching IPA.
Alternate Takes #1
Next up was Alternate Takes #2, our classic Raison D'Etre end-fermented in a tank with a Belgian Abbey yeast. We then transferred it to single-use red wine barrels, where we added Syrah grape must and brettanomyces. The result was a wild sour ale with a deep, dark and complex flavor.
Alternate Takes #2
To finish out the year we've created Alternate Takes #3, an Imperial IPA brewed with a massive amount of juicy hops. Burst-hopped in the brewhouse with Warrior, Simcoe, Mosaic and Amarillo, we then double dry-hop with Galaxy, Citra, Amarillo, Mosaic and Simcoe. This beer is juicy with notes of tropical fruits, and chock full of a resinous hop character.
Alternate Takes #3
Available as a draft-only offering, you can now find Alternate Takes #3 throughout our 30-state (plus DC) distribution network. Check the Fish Finder to find some near you. Availability is limited, so catch it will you can!
Want more of our Alternate Takes series? That's music to our ears. More to come so be on the lookout ... up next, Alternate Takes #4, #5 and #6 ... all in 2017!


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POSITION: Associate
LOCATION: Sydney, Australia
START DATE: January 2018
Atelier Ten Sydney are recruiting for a full-time Associate.
We're an international environmental design consultancy creating high-performance, sustainable, award-winning buildings. Buildings that give back to the wider environment, don't waste resources and make people feel good. Read more on our website at www.atelierten.com.
We're an established company fresh to the Australian market, so this is your chance to help shape the growth of a young influential brand.
You'll work on the creation of highly innovative and sustainable urban design, architectural and building services solutions, involving a mix of technologies. You'll manage and consult on major projects under the guidance of the Company Director, and take the lead on smaller ones.
As an Associate, you'll be a member of our management team. As well as managing awesome projects and serving as a technical expert, you'll also lead our Sydney project delivery group and help junior staff to develop technically and professionally.
Of course we'll encourage you to develop your own skills too, and work towards becoming an Associate Director. We'll support your participation in professional and client organisations, teaching, and thought leadership activities.
In return for your expertise, enthusiasm and commitment, you get:
• A competitive salary
• Exciting project work with substantial project responsibilities
• Broad industry exposure
• A flexible work environment and international work experience
• Excellent opportunities for career growth
• Extensive training opportunities
Perhaps most importantly, you'll get the freedom to contribute ideas and play an active part in the design process. You'll get to make a genuine personal difference, in a way that's not always possible in a bigger corporate environment.
We're looking for someone with at least 8 years of Australian consulting experience in ESD, building science or a closely-related building design field.
You'll be able to think beyond your own discipline, and be keen to contribute to collaborative problem-solving in an inter-disciplinary environment.
You're proactive, self-motivated and comfortable taking responsibility across multiple projects. You get excited about learning new things and enjoy sharing your skills and knowledge across the company.
• Bachelor's or higher degree in a field related to environmental building design, architecture, building services engineering, and/or building science
• 8+ years' professional experience in a sustainability consulting practice or related design firm
• 3+ years' supervisory experience
• Project leadership and client management experience
• Green Star AP
• Demonstrated graphic and verbal communication skills
• Established speaking, publishing, and/or teaching background
• Appropriate work visa status
• Experience with some proficiency in environmental analysis tools such as IES, EnergyPlus, Grasshopper, Ladybug/Honeybee and other building zoo apps, Radiance, and Daysim
• Experience as NABERS Assessor
If you're a little bit artistic and a big bit technical, come and make a difference with us.
Please send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to firstname.lastname@example.com and title your email 'Sydney Associate Role'. No phone calls please.
Job Summary
- Closing Date:
- 15 Dec 2017
- Location:
- NSW - Sydney
- Work Type:
- Full Time
- Category:
- Engineering/Building Services


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("I got nothin' to declare except my own f*ckin' genius." — Oscar Wilde / Photo via RedditMMA)
The UFC paid out $1,863,000 in disclosed salaries and performance bonuses to the 22 fighters who competed at UFC 162 last weekend, with Anderson Silva's $600,000 check eating up nearly a third of the pay-pie. Frankie Edgar landed in second place on the salary list, with his $120,000 win bonus and $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus bringing him to a grand total of $290,000. (And for only three rounds of work, Frankie? Money for nothing, chicks for free.) But as we mentioned in yesterday's "Superlatives" column, new middleweight champion Chris Weidman's check was modest by comparison. But don't cry for the All-American — now that he has the belt, Weidman will be looking to renegotiate his contract for "Anderson Silva money." His words, not ours.
The full UFC 162 payout list is below, via MMAJunkie. Keep in mind that the numbers don't include additional revenue from sponsorships, undisclosed "locker room bonuses," or cuts of the pay-per-view that some of the UFC's stars are entitled to.
Chris Weidman: $98,000 (includes $24,000 win bonus, $50,000 Knockout of the Night bonus)
Anderson Silva: $600,000
Frankie Edgar: $290,000 (includes $120,000 win bonus, $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus)
Charles Oliveira: $71,000 (includes $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus)
Tim Kennedy: $90,000 (includes $30,000 win bonus)
Roger Gracie: $50,000
Mark Munoz: $84,000 (includes $42,000 win bonus)
Tim Boetsch: $37,000
Cub Swanson: $108,000 (includes $29,000 win bonus, $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus)
Dennis Siver: $83,000 (includes $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus)
Andrew Craig: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus)
Chris Leben: $51,000
Norman Parke: $30,000 (includes $15,000 win bonus)
Kazuki Tokudome: $15,000
Gabriel Gonzaga: $58,000 (includes $29,000 win bonus)
Dave Herman: $23,000
Edson Barboza: $46,000 (includes $23,000 win bonus)
Rafaello Oliveira: $14,000
Brian Melancon: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
Seth Baczynski: $16,000
Mike Pierce: $56,000 (includes $28,000 win bonus)
David Mitchell: $10,000
Underpaid: Yeah, I know you want me to say Chris Weidman, who only made $24k to show up against the Greatest Of All Time, but I'm going to reserve judgment until I see what he makes in his next fight. Keep in mind that the guy started fighting professionally just three years ago. And disclosed salaries aside, if Weidman gets points on the pay-per-view for a rematch with Anderson Silva, the dude could easily clear seven figures in his next outing. Honestly, none of the salaries were too surprising this time around, although I hope Rafaello Oliveira was well-compensated for losing a leg to Edson Barboza on short notice.
Overpaid: Collectively, the Tim Kennedy vs. Roger Gracie fight cost the UFC $140,000, and I bet Dana White is regretting that he didn't use that money to remodel his kitchen instead. I'll call out Gracie's $50k check specifically — the only reason he's earning more guaranteed money than crowd-pleasers like Cub Swanson and Gabriel Gonzaga is because of his famous last name, which was dragged through the mud once again on Saturday. One more underwhelming performance, and Gracie will wind up on the cut-list faster than you can say "super [expletive] expensive."


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It's a very exciting month at Atlantis for foodies. Our restaurants will be here hosting extravagant evenings and events. From a Gordon Ramsay appearance at Bread Street Kitchen to 4 hands dining experiences with award winning international chefs, there is so much going on at Atlantis Restaurants this month – serving you the extraordinary.
Don't miss out! Atlantis Culinary Month runs from 27 September until 26 October 2018
Nobu excels at infusing traditional Japanese style with cutting edge South American influences and contemporary flair, offering an exquisite dining experience in a stunning atmosphere.
Nobu's sleek décor, subtle lighting, and curved wicker panels combine to create an enticing and dynamic atmosphere. Offering an exquisite dining experience in a stunningly attractive space, Nobu at Atlantis maintains the cutting edge culinary traditions started by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and is without a doubt the hottest Japanese restaurant in Dubai.
Nobu's sushi bar takes its cues from the traditional sushi bars of Japan and breaks down the boundaries between chef and patron. The best sushi transcends the sum of its parts, as evidenced by Nobu sushi's pure ingredients and honest process.
A visit to Nobu isn't complete without tasting signature dish, Miso-Marinated Black Cod. Premium Black Cod is drizzled with sweet miso before being baked to perfection. The sweetness of Nobu-style Saikyo Miso is excellently matched by the plumpness of the fish, creating an unbelievable dish full of bold flavours
Inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics with a bold, contemporary twist, the Sake Bar is meticulously crafted to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy some of the finest and most authentic Sake around or sample some of the delicious cocktails and premium beverages on offer. Then, kick back and relax to the smooth sounds of Nobu's resident DJ.
Alternatively find your inner peace and balance as you dine in Nobu's Garden. Embracing sophisticated design that harkens back to the Zen gardens of Japan, this truly magical setting perfectly complements an exquisite meal.
Saturday to Wednesday: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday & Holidays: 6:00pm - 12:00am
Friday: 7:00pm - 12:00am
Daily from 6:00pm - 12:30am
Nobu High Brunch:
Friday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Friday Brunch: All ages
Dinner: Family Seating is available excluding Friday for children aged 4 years and above (6:00pm & 6:30pm only)
From 7:00pm children aged 10 years and above are welcome
Smart casual dress code is recommended for your comfort. Gentlemen are recommended to wear long trousers or smart jeans. Sleeveless shirts, swim wear, sports shorts, flip flops are prohibited. UAE national dress is welcomed.
Born and raised in Japan, Noobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa (松久 信幸) began his culinary journey as an apprentice in the famous sushi bars of Tokyo. From there, he built his notoriety by blending unique and seemingly disparate inspirations to create unforgettable dishes. His signature became the fusion of traditional Japanese dishes with South American (Peruvian) ingredients, a style which has earned him a worldwide following and a well-deserved reputation as one of the world's top chefs.
World of Nobu Brunch
Indulge in a Brunch like no other with speciality dishes from 14 Nobu locations around the globe. Complemented by beverages such as premium bubbly, Asahi and Sake plus live entertainment by Japanese drummers, DJ, and a violinist making for the perfect Friday afternoon
Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards:
Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards celebrate the best of the best across 21 award categories.
This delicious dish is designed to impress. Try one of our favourite tempura dishes served with creamy spicy or butter ponzu sauce definitely a must try when you visit Nobu
Seafire Steakhouse and Bar plays host to some of Dubai's best mixologists. Watch them shake, stir, and pour you one of their classic or contemporary cocktail creations.
Discover Ossiano's imaginative cocktails and mocktails. Open your senses to new flavour combinations, and pair one of their signature drinks with the eclectic sounds of Salha and the Million Dollar Band every Wednesday and Thursday night for a truly sensory experience.
For an exceptional outdoor dining experience, look no further than Atlantis. We have a wide variety of outdoor dining options for you to choose from, no matter your mood or preference.
Dive into a world of excitement. Aquaventure Waterpark is the number one waterpark in the Middle East and Europe, with over with 17 hectares of fast-flowing thrills, spills, and adrenaline.
Have you always wanted to try scuba diving? How about make your first dive with over 65,000 marine animals.
If you are looking for the ultimate dolphin experience, look no further. This action packed programme will leave you feeling exhilarated, as you interact with these majestic creatures like you never thought possible.
Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards celebrate the best of the best across 21 award categories, with decisions based on strict criteria that take into account the whole dining experience, from the quality of the ingredients and the skills of the chef, to the service, atmosphere and value for money.
2017 Best Romantic Restaurant - Ossiano
2017 Highly Commended Restaurant - Ossiano
2017 Highly Commended Restaurant - Nobu
2016 Outstanding Contribution - Mark Patten
2016 Best Seafood Restaurant - Ossiano
2016 Highly Commended Restaurant - Seafire Steakhouse and Bar, Nobu and Yuan
2015 Best Seafood Restaurant - Ossiano
2015 Best Chinese Restaurant - YUAN
2014 Best Seafood Restaurant - Ossiano
2013 Best Seafood Restaurant - Ossiano
2011 Best Steakhouse - Seafire Steakhouse and Bar
2010 Best Japanese Restaurant - Nobu
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Genetic Studies in Some Oil Palm Breeding Populations in Malaysia
Ahiekpor, Emmanuel Kwaku Seke (1981) Genetic Studies in Some Oil Palm Breeding Populations in Malaysia. Masters thesis, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia.
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Five oil palm breeding populations were studied for heritability, phenotypic correlations, path coefficient analysis and yield performances involving oil yield, number of bunches, single bunch weight, percentage fruit-to-bunch, percentage mesocarpto- fruit and percent age oil-to-wet me socarp. The breeding populations consisted of different families of Deli Duras, Teneras and Pisiferas grown at Banting between 1968 and 1970. Two methods, namely, parent offspring regression and combined (genotype x year) analyses were used to estimate heritabilities. Heritabilities using combined analysis were larger than those estimated using parent offspring regression. However, both methods showed that heritabilities for total bunch weight were lower than those of its component characters. The correlation studies for oil yield and its components showed wide variation in association in both magnitude and direction. Nevertheless, number of bunches and single bunch weight negatively and significantly correlated in four of the five populations studied.
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Statements of H.E. Ambassador Teshome Toga
2 June
Statement on the occasion of the 42nd Anniversary of the ACP Group of States
23 March
Remarks to the ALDEPAC Lunch on the current situation in Ethiopia
1 December
Intervention at the Africa Industrialisation Day organized by UNIDO at the European Parliament
7 October
Remarks on the Ethiopian Diaspora engagement policy at the 2016 Global Diaspora Week
16 June
Inaugural Ceremony of the new Chancery building in the presence of Prime Minister H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn
23 May
Celebration of the 25th Jubilee of Ginbot 20, the Ethiopian National Day, at Bozar Brussels.
05 March
Ethiopia Festival "Addis" at Bozar Palace for Fine Arts, Brussels
03 March
Launching of the EU-Ethiopia Friendship Group at the European Parliament
08 October
Hasselt University on the International Fair Trade Program
16 May
Ambassadorial debate on Security and development in Sub-Saharan Africa
05 May
Statement on tourism opportunities in Ethiopia − Tourism Night at the Euro Press Club
25 April
Condolence ceremony for the innocent Ethiopian victims killed by ISIS in Libya (Amharic)
13 December
9th Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Day celebration, Brussels (Amharic)
08 December
Global Fund/EU support progress and challenges − the case of Ethiopia


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Community Activities
Browse the calendar below to find City-hosted activities in San Luis Obispo. Check out the SLO Happenings Event Calendar for an up-to-date listing of public and private events in the City. Review the Government Meetings calendar for information on upcoming Advisory Body and Council hearings.
Ranger-led Hike
- Date: 12/10/2017 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Introduction: Learn more about the open spaces you enjoy! Rangers cover topics from flora and fauna to local history of open spaces.
Dec 10 – 1:00 pm Cerro San Luis @ Marsh St./Fernandez Rd.Return to full list >>
Route: M-Trail Loop
Difficulty: Moderate, 1-2 hours
Route: M-Trail Loop
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The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts today announced that YES Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman have added dates to their recently announced 2017North American Tour, including performing in concert in our Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall on Friday, October 13 at 8 pm.
"It's very simple," explains band founder and vocalist Jon Anderson about the recent decision to change the band's name from ARW to YES Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman. "The fans want it, we want it and it's our right to use the name. YES music is in our DNA!The definitive line-up of the greatest progressive rock band ever – Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman – together again LIVE! For tickets, tour and VIP information, go to YESfeaturingARW.com
The worldwide tour with YES Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman is being produced by renowned concert promoter Larry Magid, who is considered an architect and leader of the modern concert business. With over 17,000 concerts and live events to his credit and still counting, he has produced national and international tours for YES, Billy Crystal, Richard Pryor, Bette Midler, Stevie Wonder, Robin Williams, Gladys Knight, The Isley Bros., Earth Wind & Fire, ARW, Il Divo, The Allman Brothers Band, Patti LaBelle, Grover Washington Jr. and many others. In 1985 Larry Magid, co-produced the American portion of Live Aid, and in 2005, he was the American producer of Live 8. In 2001, he produced the United We Stand concert at RFK Stadium to benefit the victims of Sept. 11.
Tickets start at $35. Presale for Kravis Center donors begins on Friday, May 12. For more information about becoming a Kravis Center donor, please call 561-651-4320 or visit www.kravis.org/membership. Tickets go on public sale on Friday, June 2 at 10 am. They will be available for purchase online through the Kravis Center's official website at kravis.org; in person at the Box Office, located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; or by phone at 561-832-7469 or 800-572-8471. For Group Sales, please call 561-651-4438 or 561-651-4304.
This season, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts celebrates a Quarter-Century on Stage. And while we celebrate our silver anniversary, we renew our commitment to the community to present the gold standard of excellence in the performing arts. Today, the Kravis Center is a thriving cultural complex, serving as the gateway to downtown West Palm Beach. Thanks to so many who have and continue to support the Center; it has become one of the premier performing arts centers with a renowned national and international reputation.
The Kravis Center is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home in which local and regional arts organizations can showcase their work; and by providing an economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. The Kravis Center is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. For more information, please call 561-832-7469 or visit the official website at http://www.kravis.org/.


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I can't quite put into words what's been happening for the past month or so, so I've basically summed it all up in the title of this post.
It's been a month plus at the new place and I don't know why I keep on counting the days. I'm sure nobody's keeping score and truthfully neither am I, but each time I look at the calendar and realize that it hasn't even been 60 days, I wonder why it has felt like so long.
In a nutshell, my days have begun early and ended late. Every. Single. Day.
But because I have been previously forewarned and I have also set my mind to making the best out of these best laid plans, I followed through every single day like nothing had changed in my life, when all the while some things in my life were breaking down bit by bit by bit because of the change.
Little did I know, much less realize, my body was the one thing that took the most toll out of it all.
I had to go through this particular ordeal and after that ordeal, I came to the realization that no one is going to care about me if I place very little importance on myself.
A friend reminded me that work is a rubber ball and family is a glass ball. One will bounce back if dropped, but the other will break. And I learnt the hard way that out of all the facets of the glass ball, I am probably the most fragile (at least for the moment) and that if I break, everything else around me will crumble. I've also learned that people who are nice on the surface may not be the kindest, and people who have been rumoured to be the worst can be some of the nicest people and more understanding than you think.
So, I'm learning to put my foot down and to put my needs before others'. It's a work in progress and it's going to be a long, long time before I'd be able to say I've achieved the perfect balance.
But for now, I'm all set on keeping my glass ball from breaking.
|90/50 | tachycardia | 38.3 degrees | Reminder to self : DO NOT REPEAT |


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GoNintendo shows 13 minutes of Wii footage for Men in Black: Alien Crisis.
this gets the award for most dull trailer in the world.
Sounds like even developers time traveled, I felt like watching a PSone game.
To think that someone would actually buy that...
Its funny seeing "(C) Columbia Pictures" which is a subsidary of Sony.
Heard such terrible things about this game!
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Posted on Butler Hinges: an Exercise in Modeling Clay
#1 posted 10-26-2012 05:43 PM
wow, Gregn, plumber's putty? Wish I'd thought of it! That would have been a better idea, and would have been so much more photogenic than the swirly colored stuff I used. It's definitely what I'm going to use next time I have an opportunity. The clay had to be put in a sandwich baggie and immersed in hot water to make it pliable enough to mold around the hinge. Thanks for your suggestion!
-- Einstein: "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." I'm Poopiekat!!


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Why are Direct Dividend Payments so Difficult in MENA?
As a wave of newly resource-rich countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, looks to the best means of managing resource wealth, one compelling recommendation has come to the fore: to distribute at least some portion of resource revenues to the public through direct dividend payments (DDPs). The case is laid out in papers published at the Center for Global Development by Todd Moss and the World Bank's Shanta Devarajan and Marcelo Giugale. The DDP proposal has several foundations. Payment technology has increased the feasibility of large-scale transfers, as Alan Gelb and Caroline Decker explain. There are already cases of developing countries scaling up identity card systems associated with cash transfers quite quickly. As for rationale, given the poor track record of public expenditure efficiency, especially in resource-rich countries, it seems clear that general welfare could be targeted more effectively through DDPs, and without any of the distortionary effects or distributional flaws of price subsidies. Finally, from a political economy perspective, DDPs coupled with taxation could restore the accountability of a government to its citizens, which is otherwise weakened by its ability to draw on revenues directly from the source.