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Now that I've shown you the entrance and entryway to My Parents' loft and have shared some of the loft's more colorful history with you, it's time to take a peek at more of the art- and light-filled living spaces in the loft.
First stop: the living room, which is actually two distinct spaces open to one another.
This is where My Sister's favorite mermaid table resides.
In the room, a petite fireplace and stained-glass windows mingle with colorful contemporary furniture (designed by the couple who own the space).
Occasionally, peculiar creatures appear. Like the monkey standing, ready to serve, next to one chaise.
And sometimes, even objects with seemingly normal functions, like this lamp, are anything but ordinary.
Down the hall from the living room is another space for relaxing. It's the media room.
But, naturally, even it manages to surprise.
There's the two-tiered seating area, with comfy couches for lounging while watching films. The movie posters on the walls. The fabric draped across the ceiling so the lights are never too bright, just as it should be in a movie theater.
And yes, this is a movie theater. Because besides the stadium seating there's ...
A giant screen on the wall. Massive. Hooked up to a projector and surround sound that makes the whole place shake.
It's a movie lover's dream (or, in My Dad's case, a sports lover's dream).
Living Loft-Style (Part IV)
Now that I've shown you the entrance and entryway to My Parents' loft and have shared some of the loft's more colorful history with you, it's time to take a peek at more of the art- and light-filled living spaces in the loft.
Living Loft-Style (Part III)
I'm baaaack with another episode of "look where My Parents live now!"
In today's version, I'm going to reveal a very important secret.
My Parents' temporary living space wasn't always a private residence. It used to be a bordello.
Yes, you read that right. It isn't a typo. A bordello.
Long before the Art & Wine Lovers came along and transformed this space into the loft it is now, it really was a "building where prostitutes are available," as Merriam-Webster so delicately puts it.
All the little rooms I'm about to show you (soon, I promise!) were the rooms occupied by the ladies.
Really, it's true.
But now, instead of whatever it is a Wyoming bordello might look like, we have arches and arches and more arches. And artwork and artwork and more artwork.
Perhaps hearkening back to the bordello days, however, there are a few scantily clad--or not at all clad--pieces of art.
I'm particularly fond of this lovely lady.
And this frolicking couple.
And then there's the mermaid table, with colorful fins and a tail that lights up. (My Sister wanted to take the mermaid table home to California, but, alas, it wouldn't fit in her carry-on bag.)
And so, with visions of bordellos and naked statues dancing in your head, I leave you for today. Just because I can.
P.S. My apologies to those of you who receive my blog posts by email at work. I'm sure your companies all love the above references to prostitutes and naked people. Fortunately, it's all in the name of history and art.
Living Loft-Style (Part II)
Yesterday, I introduced you to the front door of the loft My Parents are renting for the next year. Today, I'm going to allow you to peek inside.
This is the entrance to the loft, on the first floor of the building. This is where you must take off your shoes and slip on a pair of slippers before making the trek upstairs.
At the top of the stairs, a lovely statue and four very hip fellows greet you.
On the wall opposite, you'll meet the woman who owns the loft, in the form of a painting of her in her youth. (I only met her once for a moment but she is still this lovely.)
One thing I learned on my brief visit to My Parents' temporary home is that there are so many things to see in the condo you can't possibly take it all in at once.
Case in point: This little bull sitting on the floor in the upstairs entryway. I didn't even notice him in the first 24 hours we were there. In fact, every time you turn around there's another piece of art that escapes notice because there's just too much to see.
Like the smiling gold Buddha above the stairs, which I didn't realize was there until we were leaving the loft the last day of our short visit.
As for more examples of the art, you'll have to wait until tomorrow.
Living Loft-Style
My Parents recently sold their cute little house in Laramie. They sold it because in less than a year they're ditching their jobs and the Wyoming weather and moving to Lake Oconee to begin their retirement. (Although I still staunchly believe they are much too young for that sort of thing.)
In the meantime, they're renting a loft in downtown Laramie. But not just any loft. A loft owned by the couple that owns My Parents' favorite wine bar. A loft owned by a couple that also owns multiple art galleries.
So it should come as no surprise that the loft they remodeled and decorated in downtown Laramie is a bit of an art gallery itself.
Actually, that's an understatement.
It's more than a bit of an art gallery.
So this week, I'll be taking you on a tour of the art gallery-slash-loft my parents are calling home for the next year.
But today, we're not going to go any further than the front door. That's what you saw above. And this is the window beside the front door.
Sorry, Madam Opal isn't in today.
(On a side note, people sometimes leave notes for Madam Opal on the window. My parents find this a source of entertainment. We are still trying to convince My Mom to sit in the window on Halloween and read palms. She's not all that interested, but we have another week yet to change her mind.)
Come back for more tomorrow!
Carrot Cake
Yesterday was my birthday. For my birthday, I made myself a cake.
But not just any cake.
This was a carrot cake.
And not just any carrot cake. It was my grandma's carrot cake.
I hadn't intended to make a carrot cake. Although just a few weeks ago I told someone how I always used to request Grandma's carrot cake for my birthday, I thought I'd probably have an apple pie or cookies or something like that for my birthday treat instead.
But Wednesday, the day before my birthday, Grandma Collins passed away. She decided it was time to go join her "boyfriend," as she so lovingly called my grandfather.
Grandma made sure she waited for all 11 of her children to gather at her side. And then she decided it was OK to go, that it was time to go see the husband she'd been missing dearly for just over a year.
And so, because Grandma's carrot cake was the only kind of cake I've ever truly liked and ever requested regularly, I baked a carrot cake in her honor.
And with each ingredient that went into the bowl, I added a memory of Grandma Collins.
Naturally, my memories began in the kitchen, not only with her carrot cake but also with the amazing fried chicken she'd make. With the bright red hot dogs she'd boil in a pot on the stove for us kids when we stayed at her house. With the tin of chocolate chip cookies she kept on the counter—always with a slice of white bread to keep the cookies soft.
There were the colorful plastic mugs she bought so each grandkid would have his or her own special cup for drinking water or Squirt or milk whenever we'd come to visit. The countertop dishwasher she'd hook up to the sink after dinner was done. The big pantry full of surprises just outside the kitchen in their little apartment.
At the kitchen table, we played board games (Scrabble, naturally, was a favorite) and twisted colorful string together into friendship bracelets.
Some of the items from the kitchen found other uses in our visits to Grandma—particularly her mixing spoons, which always served as our microphones as we performed along with Lawrence Welk in the living room.
In that living room, Grandma's wooden rocker with the soft cushions always sat to the right of Grandpa's big recliner. On her footstool, which also rocked, without fail you would find a crossword dictionary and a folded, half-finished crossword puzzle.
In that living room, I remember spending many afternoons watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy and the news with my grandparents. I remember the hard candies—Werther's and peppermints and those little bright yellow butterscotch disks—she kept on an end table for whoever needed a treat.
Grandma was always kind and generous when us grandkids visited (which was often)—letting us whip up magic elixirs with her lotions and creams and perfumes in the bathroom, allowing us to take over their bedroom when we were older so we could sprawl across the bed and watch first Nick At Nite and later whatever music videos came on MTV. She watched over us while we played recklessly in the backyard, hopping over the creek and squealing at snakes.
Grandma was the one who encouraged Grandpa to show us just once more how he could squeeze water from a rock. She was the one who would turn around in the front seat of the car and remind us kids—always, without fail, no matter our age—that the car wouldn't start until all seat belts were buckled.
Whenever things went wrong, Grandma was there with a hug. Or a cookie. Or a piece of her carrot cake. Even when things went well, she was there with the same.
But here's the thing about carrot cake. You can't have carrot cake without cream cheese frosting.
And that's the thing with Grandma—you can't have Grandma without Grandpa.
Grandma was a strong-willed, independent woman until the end, with a feisty streak she shared with all the Collins women. But in my memories, whenever Grandma is there, Grandpa is there too.
So, as hard as it is to think that she's gone, it's OK. Because now she's back with Grandpa, where she's happiest.
And she's left us all more memories than we can count ... and, of course, the recipe for her carrot cake.
Building a Hoop House
On Sunday, I participated in a 10/10/10 Global Work Party at Jubilee Farm in Springfield. My task for the day: helping to build a hoop house, which will extend the growing season on the farm.
You can get a peek at the hoop house here.
It was a bit of work but beautiful weather. Unfortunately, things progressed slowly because there were only a few of us working at one time, so I never got to see the finished product. But that just gives me an excuse to go back.
On a side note, Jubilee Farm is an awesome place to visit. It's a small working farm run by a group of Domenican sisters. They have a CSA and grow lovely produce sans pesticides (basically, what they do is organic farming without officially being able to call it organic). They're always looking for help, so if you get the urge to pull some weeds or pick some produce, go visit! While you're there, be sure to check out all the cool stuff they have on their land, including a pottery studio and a labyrinth. For real.
Scenes from the City
I am a slacker. I haven't even shared my Chicago photos with you yet, and it's been weeks since we were there. How very bad of me.
Then again, I'm pretty sure you've seen similar photos before on my previous excursions to the big city. But the views from the condo where we stayed are so gorgeous, I figure you can endure a few more snapshots.
Particularly since the weather was lovely while we were.
I didn't just stay inside taking photos the whole weekend, though. I made Conservative Hubby get up close and personal with the bean in Millennium Park. (Which, by the way, he said made him dizzy. Sissy.)
The next day, I met one of my lovely friends for coffee and another mosey around Millennium Park and down Michigan Avenue. While watching this face spit water, we are pretty sure we spotted Dwight from The Office. Like, very sure. But we played it cool. That's what we do.
(And no, that's not him in the green coat. Don't be silly.)
Of course there was a Cubs game involved, too. A very chilly Cubs game, but one with a great view. Sadly, the Cards won. But we won't dwell on that.
A Cozy Cup
At the Minnesota wedding I attended a few weekends ago, my crafty friend Cara knitted little coffee cozies for all the guests. I was totally smitten.
The next weekend, in Chicago, I made use of mine instead of snagging a little disposable cardboard cuff when I sipped coffee and wandered around the city.
And Conservative Hubby used the lovely little cozie too. Only he relied on it to keep his hands warm while he drank a beverage of a different sort at the chilly Cubs game.
Hipster beer cozies: Brilliant!
Pumpkin Pancakes
The perfect fall Sunday involves brunch. Specifically bacon, eggs, and pumpkin pancakes.
Yes, pumpkin pancakes.
Conservative Hubby found the recipe in a recent issue of Men's Health and decided we had to try it. He really had to twist my arm.
The pancakes were good. Kind of like eating pumpkin pie for breakfast. In other words, they were sweet and rich and heavenly and pumpkin-y.
I recommend you try them next weekend. Or tomorrow night. Breakfast for dinner anyone?
And if you're really in the fall spirit, serve your pumpkin pancakes with apple cider. I highly recommend that.


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I have forgotten to update you all on the happenings of my photography class! We have already had three classes (out of 6), time is flying! Connecting with your subject was the topic for week 2, sure your lighting & composition are important, but it's how you interact with your subject/client that is the most important. If you can't make your subject relax then it will show in your photographs, most people don't feel comfortable in front of the camera (I included), making your subject feel relax can make or break a photo shoot and you never know what you'll be able to get out of them if you can't connect with them!
This week we were able to choose either a window portrait or a photojournalist portrait. Our rules were to really study our subject, if we chose the window portrait we had to show off and capture our subject's true personality. I chose to do a photojournalist portrait, knowing I was going to the PumpkinFest with my sister and her family. For any type of photojournalism shot, it's best to step back and observe & study your surroundings. Slow yourself down and get a feel for what is going on around you, visualize your next move & shot. You really need to get out of your comfort zone here or you will miss out on a great photo opportunity!
The key to both of these assignments…photograph a moment in time that doesn't need to be explained…you want to be able to look at the photograph and instantly know what the photographer wanted to say!
Here are a few of my favorites (I'm giving my settings too) I'll try to remember to do that each time, I think they help in the learning process!
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FEMMES is a work of fiction, and any resemblance to coincidence is pure reality.
HORTZMUGA TEATROA is a street theatre company whose story begins around 1989. Since then, it has carried out about thirty productions and large events that have consolidated it as a company of reference in the Basque scenic arts network.
After a theatrical journey of over twenty five years, Hortzmuga Teatroa wishes, from its very heart, to produce ...
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Velebit Jeep Safari
Many of the attractive locations in the Velebit area are accessible only using all-terrain vehicles. That is how you will visit Tulove grede and the Zrmanja River canyon – the locations at which the legendary Winnetou films were shot, drive the historic Velebit roads, and visit the Krupa monastery. We absolutely recommend visiting the spring of the shortest river in Croatia – the Krnjeza. Its source is located at the bottom of a 60 metre deep cave adorned with calcite curtains and stalactites and stalagmites at the entrance, only to converge with the waters of the Zrmanja River a short 600 metres later. Although short, it is as deep as 45 metres in places, and its waters are very cold and clear, excellent for drinking.


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Jírů pops off on Ezreal like he did against G2 last week. It won't matter what champion Erland Våtevik Holm fishes out of his champion ocean. It won't even matter if Origen bring motivation, work, improvement or team - we will take down their Nexus through any means necessary and take another step towards the LEC trophy. What time does Origen lose? 20:00 CEST on Friday June 14th.
for a team that hasn't managed to beat us on the big stage. Schalke put up a valiant fight in their 3-1 loss to us in last season's Summer Split finals and had to watch from home as Fnatic took the World Championships by storm.
so the League of Legends squad is guaranteed a better finish than their football team managed in the Bundesliga this year.
Lipp is an extremely talented player, even Martin Larsson will tell you that. Still, the Swede is going to smash this game so hard, Riot will have release another EUphoria episode with all new player rankings.
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Most afternoons when 5 o'clock comes, I don't know what to do next. Do I start on dinner, vacuum the living room, check on my kids, or check e-mail? The other day when I got home from a meeting at 5, my daughter met me at the door.
"Mom, did you remember to get contact lens solution?"
Of course I hadn't. Camille had told me days earlier that she needed it, but I'm just not that organized. I turned around and headed back out the door. Dinner would probably be late again.
Does your life zip out of control as easily as mine? Work, social engagements, and relationships fill our days. If you're married, it's easy to leave your soul mate on the back burner while you get stuff done. If you're a mom, you probably wear many different hats: CEO, drill sergeant, cheer leader, cook, chauffeur, story reader, and teeth inspector. Some days it feels like chaos rules while we move forward as best we can. [Read more…]


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As I sit here "alone" for the first time in weeks, reading my new Lysa TerKeurst book, I find my mind roaming wildly. I'm trying to learn about God, but right now my mind is stuck. Stuck on thanksgiving. Not the rapidly approaching November holiday, but the thanksgiving that occurs daily from the acknowledgement of all of the blessings that God has rained down on such an undeserving sinner.
I'm thinking of so many worldly situations that have been consuming me recently. I'm thinking about the way my worldly circumstances have interrupted what I would consider to be a two-month-long conversation with my Saviour. After getting my priorities back in order, I'm thinking of how this quiet time "alone" with God truly feels like I am getting back to being myself. "Myself" isn't me, or simply something that I enjoy doing. "Myself" is a child passionately worshipping a God who created me for just this purpose. I'm thinking of how beautiful it is to be able to return into the loving arms of my Father, regardless of the mistakes I've made or how my focus may have temporarily shifted.
Suddenly all of these all-consuming worldly circumstances have simply faded into the background of my life and shine through, not as "problems" that I have been "dealing with", but as the blessings that my Father has shown me.
My only real problem all this time has been that I allowed for my focus to stray from the One who deserves and is fully worthy of receiving such attention.
My mind is overflowing with love and gratitude toward the One who loves me like no other.
Rather than trying to focus on my reading, I am choosing to focus on my Lord! I am basking in the time and the opportunity to just thank Him, and to love Him, and glorify Him.
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In July we invited our friends, partners, and colleagues for two exclusive Office 365 workshops: "Collaborate as a Team" and "Co-authoring documents". From our long experience of working with our customers, we see that most companies are struggling with the adoption of new technologies and new ways of working. Since many organizations are migrating to Office 365 products we see that IT department still has questions about the real effective use of Office 365.
Hence, two Mondays in a row we gathered at Silverside office in Rotterdam to meet each other and explore the new ways of collaborating together.
Workshops encourage us to rethink the way we see a collaboration: how do we work now and how we should work in a new way. People were asked how many emails they receive per day… the big majority of attendees were complaining about the big amount of emails in their inbox. The biggest confusion comes when a team is working together on the same document and emails are used to communicate. What happens then? Many versions with different names are created. This brings the confusion which version is the final one… ''final_version_v1'', ''Final_version(final) '' does this look familiar? We think it does…so better collaboration is more than needed!
The future with Microsoft Teams!
Talking about better and more effective collaboration, Silverside encourages employees to change their mindset from ''send to'' to ''share with'' while working in teams. Because collaboration is more than sharing files, and technology comes to help.
Microsoft offers an effective tool to improve collaboration, productivity, and accessibility among employees, regardless of their location: Microsoft Teams. This tool helps for better team-work so all employees in the company can share and access content, work together at the same time on documents, have conversations, meetings in one virtual workplace.
As Microsoft said: "We built Microsoft Teams because we see both tremendous opportunity and tremendous change in how people and teams get work done. Teams are now more agile and organizational structures more flat to keep communications and information flowing".
Hence, during our workshops, our senior change consultant Sasja Beerendonk presented how Microsoft Teams became a great, handy and open digital environment that makes work easier.
Today there is no more space for thousands of emails and time-consuming meetings. This is just the past. The future is looking at doing more things in less time, by using new technologies and tools. And Silverside is trying to spread the new way of working with Teams. The two workshops we organized have been exciting events for us.
But what did our participants thought? Here below we selected some hot comments:
''It was a great opportunity to explore Microsoft Teams environment from a different perspective.'' Jovita Elzbutaite, SharePoint developer
" Amazed by the possibilities that Microsoft Teams offers and all the functionalities to collaborate." Camille Janszen, Office 365 consultant
"Both workshops were very valuable, we liked the good combination of theory and practice." Monique van Kersbergen and Chandenie Ramlal,office manager and management assistant
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Gecophone crystal detector radio set no. 1, 1923
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Born (allegedly, see below) to a French father and a Vietnamese mother, Jade Nguyen had an unhappy childhood and was sold into slavery. This trauma ultimately drove her insane, and paved her way into becoming one of the world's most ruthless mercenaries. After killing her master, Jade was informally adopted by Chinese freedom fighter Weng Chan, who taught her all he knew about guerrilla fighting. She acquired knowledge of poisons from Kruen Musenda, a famed African assassin known as the "Spitting Cobra" and to whom she was married for the two years prior to his death.
Roy Harper
She was a long-standing rival of the superhero team the Teen Titans. However, when Roy Harper, a.k.a. the archer Arsenal, went undercover for the government in a mission to get her confidence and turn her over, the two fell passionately in love. Knowing he would not be able to turn her in, he walked out; Cheshire would not learn his true identity until years later. The result of their romance was a daughter, Lian, whom Roy is raising. Despite her own shortcomings, Jade loves her daughter. Returning to her mercenary ways after leaving Lian behind for Roy, Jade saved Deathstroke's life so he could help her in stealing nuclear weapons from Russia in an attempt to blackmail the world. To prove she was not bluffing, she obliterated the Middle Eastern nation of Qurac, reasoning that since Qurac was a stronghold for Muslim terrorists, the Western countries would secretly be grateful. Cheshire's plans were foiled when her base came under attack and she was forced to flee. She later created her own team, The Ravens. Cheshire volunteered to join Tartarus, a group created by Vandal Savage with the objective of destroying the Titans. During a confrontation with the Titans and the H.I.V.E, Savage shot Cheshire to distract Arsenal. She recovered, but was taken into custody for her crimes including the devastation of Qurac. Sentenced to life imprisonment, she was broken out by the Ravens. Arsenal, however, forced her back into custody.
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She later escaped custody and became a member of the Secret Six. At this time, she developed a relationship with Thomas Blake, a.k.a. Catman, and became pregnant. She later betrayed the Secret Six to their archenemies, "The Society." However, she was shot and critically wounded by Deathstroke shortly afterwards, who didn't think the Society needed traitors like her in their ranks. Though apparently killed, she later resurfaced, living in a mansion in the Himalayan Mountains with her new son. Working with Vandal Savage again, she put out hits on the other members of the Secret Six except for Blake. Taking matters into her own hands, she stabbed The Mad Hatter, who was working with the Six. Her blade was poisoned (as usual) and she later bartered the antidote to the poison to Catman in exchange for her safety. She was later sent back to prison, but she received visits from Roy Harper and Lian occasionally. Her incarceration was only temporary however, and Cheshire was soon back out on the streets as a member of the new Injustice League. She was among the villains deported to the prison planet during the events of Salvation Run.
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Out For Blood 7/3/06
*the arena is almost full for the PPV as the dark match between Mr. Old School and Joe the Schmo is about to take place, Joe is in the ring and Old School comes down with his manager Ervin.*
*Both men in the ring and the bell rings with both guys exchanging blows, Oldschool with a kick to Joe's leg taking him down, picks him up, but Joe pushes him and hits a flying fourarm...picks him back up and both men exchange blows again...*
*Irish whip into the corner by Joe, he charges but Oldschool gets a foot up to stop him, Oldschool with a few chops, goes to punch but it's blocked and they exchange blows again...irish whip by Joe is reversed, clothesline on Joe..Oldschool picks Joe up and throws him outside the ring, then poses..*
*Joe back in and an irish whip by Oldschool, chop takes Joe down..pin and kickout at 1...Oldschool picks Joe up and punches him three times taking him down...Oldschool picks up Joe's leg and begins to kick it, then picks JOe up backs him into the corner, and lets go then cheap shots Joe with a punch...ref talks to Oldschool and Joe hits a dropkick on Oldschool...*
*Joe punching like crazy while Oldschool is on ground, picks him up, irish whip, reversed, and a clothesline sends Joe to the floor...Oldschool goes out there and tosses Joe back in..picks him up and hits a suplex..cover..kickout at 2...*
*Oldschool picks joe up and does the abdominal stretch..JOe gets out with a hip toss...and hits an elbow and covers..kickout at 2 by oldschool...Joe picks up Oldschool but gets a thumb to the eye, and Old kicks joe in the stomach then hits a gutwrench suplex..cover but kickout at 2 by Joe...*
*Oldschool picks Joe up and throws him into the ropes, Oldschool takes joe down with a shoulder block...Old picks Joe up irish whips him into the corner, JOe back at, Oldschool tries the hip toss, it's blocked, Joe tries, blocked again, Oldschool hits the hiptoss...Joe down near the ropes...Oldschool is talking to the ref, Joe using the ropes to pull himself up, and Ervin from outside nails Joe with his cane in the face...Joe falls down, and is rolling around on the ground...He stumbles to his feet turns around and Oldschool hits the Around the Horn on Joe...the cover..1...2..3..Oldschool picks up the win.*
*fireworks go off as the PPV begins with Highlight's music*
M: Welcome everyone to Out For Blood, Marv Rome here with Tater Inberg for what is sure to be a great night of action..
T: That's right and what a better way to start the PPV than with a triple threat hardcore match...
*Demon Alexander comes to the ring with a shopping cart of weapons, he begins to toss them into the ring, then slides in and goes right after Highlight..he is pounding Highlight as Tiger comes running down the aisle, Demon hits a backbody drop on Highlight, as Tiger slides in the ring, he runs across the ring bounces off the ropes and nails the Big Cat Splash on Highlight, covers, and Demon stops the pin attempt*
T: What a move!
M: TIger almost stole the win just like that Tater, good thinking by Tiger.
*Demon knees Tiger in the gut after exchanging blows, then clotheslines him down..Demon chokes TIger on the ground, and Highlight breaks it up with an elbow to Demon's back...he picks Demon up and Demon rakes highlight's eyes...Demon irish whips Highlight into the corner and hits a clothesline...meanwhile Tiger rolls out of the ring to find a weapon*
M: Is Tiger leaving the match?
T: No Marv, it looks like he is going shopping and has found a nice chair...not a lazy-boy but none the less something to get the damage done.
*Tiger rolls in the ring and hits Demon in the back with the chair, then nails highlight in the head with it.*
T: Everyone is getting a seat for this match courtesy of the Tiger!
*Tiger picks Highlight up into a sitting position and opens him up with some right hands...*
M: Highlight is busted wide open
T: Look at the blood and it's only the first match Marv!
*Demon has a shovel now and hits Tiger in the gut as he turns around..he cracks it across Tiger's back breaking the handle...*
T: What force! That shovel broke like a toothpick!
*highlight bleeding watches as Demon stomps on Tiger, Highlight picks up a 2X4 and goes to hit Demon, but Demon sees him and kicks him in the stomach...Demon with a DDT on Highlight..cover..1...2..kickout..*
M: The #1 contender is showing his ring presence
T: good eyes in the back of his head marv
*Demon argues with the ref, as Tiger hits a flying clothesline on Demon..Tiger gets up and finds a bag of tacks and nails..he throws them onto the canvas...*
T: This could get mighty ugly
*Tiger picks Demon up but Demon fights back, both men exchanging punches..*
M: Who's gonna get the upperhand
T: Neither man can afford to lose this battle
*irish whip by Demon, reversed, Tiger charges towards the corner, but Demon sunset flips over him, the pin..1...2..Highlight with a dropkick to the face of Demon to break the pin*
M: Highlight just saved Tiger
T: He just saved himself as well Marv!
*Highlight still bleeding picks up and Tiger and snapsuplexes him..he goes to the top rope, but Demon is up and has the 2X4, he runs and hits Highlight in the leg, causing him to straddle the top rope*
T: Hope he wasn't planning on having children Marv
*Demon cracks Highlight in the head again, knocking him back into the ring...Tiger is getting up and Demon hits him in the stomach with the 2X4, making Tiger fall to a knee, Demon grabs him and tosses him to the floor...*
M: Demon is in control of this match Tater, and he has just gotten rid of Tiger.
T: Look he has a bleeding Highlight left in the ring with him.
*Demon picks Highlight up and pulls him towards the tacks, he nails the Demon's DANCE onto the nails and tacks*
T: OH MY GOD! Look at those nails going into Highlight's body..
M: it has to be over Tater!
*Demon covers and gets the pin...Demon gets up with a satisfied look on his face and leaves the ring.*
*commericial break*
M: What a way to start off the PPV, and up next is a match between two newcomers, Mr. Giggles and the Primate are both making their IWO debut tonight.
T: Mr. Who? and the what?
M: and here comes a mime?
T: What the hell is this ECW?
*both announcers laugh as Mr. Giggles gets in the ring and pretends to pull a rope to the delight of fans that chant MIME TIME! MIME TIME!*
T: What a great show!
*The Primate comes down the aisle and gets in the ring as the bell sounds...Mr. Giggles shows the Primate his man in the box, which apparently Primate doesn't like and Giggles gets speared!*
M: He might have just killed that Mime
T: Wait Marv, look here comes 4 more Mimes
M: Is there a convention or something in town?
*4 more mimes come down to the ring, and slide in and begin to do different Mimicry tricks as the crowd chants WE LOVE MIMES!...Primate not happy begins to attack the mimes who do nothing but get beat down. Finally Primate whips one Mime into the corner, he charges in with a spear, but the Mime moves, Primate rams the corner post, stumbles backwards, and one mime drops down to all fours and makes Primate fall backwards over him..Mr. Giggles grabs Primates legs and drops down for a cover...1...2....3..Mr. Giggles pulls off the upset*
m: what did we just witness?
T: I have no clue, but the mimes are celebrating one of the weirdest wins ever
M: let's take a break folks and sort this out.
*commercial break*
*Both Unstoppable Force and DC are in the ring as the bell rings*
M: This is the match of a lifetime Tater, both men staring each other down.
T: The fans are into this one, and they should be
*The music of The Highlight comes on the loud speaker...Highlight comes down to the ring with a mic*
M: What is this clown doing out here
T: Looks like he has something to say, don't know how wise that is
*Highlight still bandaged from his earlier beating gets in the ring..and begins to talk*
Highlight: For the past few weeks, the greatest wrestler in the IWO has been getting shafted. I've had to take on both of you losers and both times i got screwed out of the victory.
*Crowd boos as DC and Force look pissed off*
Highlight: I should be main eventing, I should be higher up on the card, I am better than both of you combined, and dammit, I am the Highlight!
*Highlight tries to get the crowd to cheer but they don't, as DC and Force look at each other it seems they are talking*
Highlight: I am the top...
*DC and Force both attack Highlight beating him down..they irish whip him into the ropes and Force hits a powerslam*
T: look they are teaming up on that asshole
M: DC is going to top it looks like it is, the Dogcatcher Elbow on Highlight...
*DC gets up and tells Force to do the Tombstone Piledriver, Force looks to the crowd who cheers him on, he picks Highlight up and plants him with the Unstoppable Drop..Force's music kicks on as both him and DC pose for the crowd...the two men then stop and shake hands as Force says "It's not over" to DC...*
M: Both men have destroyed Highlight
T: It definitely hasn't been his night
*Both men leave the ring separetly as Highlight lays on the ground.*
M: This next match is for Stacy's secret and is a tag team tables match
T: All four men Marv have a history, and a lot of bad blood...
*Music kicks up as the team of Jason/Troy/and Stacy come to the ring
M: What has got to be going through her mind right now
T: I know what's going through my mind Marv
*They walk to the far side of the ring and go ahead and get a table and toss it into the ring...they wait for Crazyskill and The Josh*
M: Looks like this duo is ready for the match, already getting a table.
T: This doesn't bode well for the other team
*The Josh's music kicks on as he comes out to the stage raising his arms for the fans, Crazyskill comes up behind Josh with a chair and levels him from behind with it..He then picks Josh up and tosses him down the rampway...they get to the bottom and Crazyskill slings Josh into the steel stairs...Crazyskill rolls Josh into the ring and walks around to the ring announcer and gets his mic.*
M: What the hell is he doing, that's his partner?
*Crazyskill begins to talk*
Crazyskill: Josh you son of a bitch, I told you I didn't want this match, but you wouldn't listen, well Know i guess you have to, I worked to hard to get paired up with a piece of shit like you. I've worked too hard to get embarrased and outclassed by two pussies like you two guys.. I've worked too hard to do battle over some secret...So Josh you can kiss my ass!
*Crazyskill drops the mic and goes back up the ramp to the back.Jason tells the ref to ring the bell and he does, Troy picks up Josh and slings him to the ropes, he catches him and lifts him up as Jason nails the JKO through the table on Josh..The ref rings the bell again, and Troy and Jason pick up the win.*
M: I can't believe it, they pick up a cheap victory..
T: And stacy's secret is safe marv
*Stacy gets in the ring and kisses both men then raises their arms...he kicks Josh in the ribs as they leave the ring*
M: The ring ropes are now wrapped with barbwire Tater, for the main event, the World Heavyweight Title will be on the line.
T: It sure will as both Corey and Judge are preparing for war.
*Corey comes out first bandaged up but the blood is soaking through on his arm from where he cut himself earlier, he slides into the ring and gives the ref his belt....Judge comes out with Tiger who is carrying the LSU flag, Judge is bandaged up on his head from last week's match...he slides into the ring and Corey attacks him. Judge gets up and blocks a punch and chops Corey, hits a bodyslam, picks Corey up and knees him then pushes him into the barbwire...Corey bleeding on his back and Judge punches him in the head...and pulls him out of the wire...*
M: already this is getting brutal
*He goes to pick corey back up but Corey hits a low blow*
T: What a cheap shot
*Corey picks up Judge's leg and drops a knee down then begins wrenching back on the leg...Corey finally lets go and picks Judge up, chops him, nails a punch, goes for another punch that is blocked, and a big boot by the Judge...*
M: good comeback by Judge
*Tiger slides the LSU flag into Judge with Corey on the ground...Judge waits for Corey to get up and nails him in the face with the flagpole...Judge chokes Corey with the pole on the ground...Judge drops the pole and picks COrey up but corey rakes Judge's eyes, then hits a belly to belly suplex on him...Corey picks up the flag and cracks it across Judge's back then throws the pole outside the ring...*
M: COrey going on the offensive
*Corey picks Judge up by the legs and slingshots him into the barbwire ropes..Judge is stuck to the barbwire and is starting to bleed*
T: Here comes the blood!
*Corey rubs Judge's face into the barbwire causing last weeks wounds to bust back open...Tiger picks up a chair and tries to swing at Corey who backs off of the Judge...*
M: Tiger is trying to save his buddy
*Corey spits at Tiger, then pulls Judge out of the wire..ripping his flesh...he picks up Judge and hits the DDT...Corey slides out of the other side of the ring and looks under the ring for and finds a barbwire bat...*
M: Corey has a bat, and this could get dangerous
*Corey slides in with the bat and levels Judge with the bat in the face...he begins to gride the wire into Judge's face again as blood is pouring out...he lets go..Corey exchanging words with Tiger on the outside, then he picks Judge up, Judge punches him and clothesline Corey down...*
M: WE might see a comeback!
*Both men down, but Corey up first, he misses a running clothesline, and Judge hits an atomic drop...Judge slowly gets up and hits a swinging neckbreaker on Corey...picks Corey up and tries to throw him into the barbwire, but it's reversed, and Judge stops himself just short of the wire, and Corey charges him, Judge with an elbow to the jaw of Corey, then nails the big boot.*
T: What a stop!
*Judge nails a punch to the groin while Corey is on the ground...He then hits a side suplex to Corey...he picks him back up but COrey pokes Judge in they eye, they exchange punches, but Judge gets the upperhand, and pushes COrey backward into the wire...Corey's arm is stuck on the wire, and is bleeding again..Judge hits a big boot to corey's arm...He picks up the bat and nails Corey in the ribs with it..then he cuts COrey's face with the bat...*
M: aliittle payback from Judge
*Corey bleeding from his head now, and Judge begins to hit Corey in the hurt arm with the bat...the sound of Mr. Giggles music kicks on and the mimes come out on stage*
T: The MIMES!
M: Maybe they are the mystery man stalking Corey?
*TIger runs up the ramp and chases the mimes to the back as Judge watches on..Corey frees himself from the wire and falls down to the ground bleeding...Judge raises the bat in the air and points at Corey as the crowd cheers..just then the lights go out...*
M: Not again!
* A huge fireball is lit up in the ring and the lights come back on...Judge is on the ground convulsing in pain, as another man is in the ring..he is dressed in green and is laughing...*
M: Who the hell is that?
T: That must be the mystery man!
*Corey is up to his knees and looks at the mysterious man, he seems to recognize him...the mystery man slides back under the wire and out of the ring...he goes through the crowd as Corey watches him...*
M: That guy is leaving and Judge looks hurt
*Corey sees Judge on the ground and still bleeding goes over and applies the Subliminal Stretch*
M: Corey is showing no remorse and look at the burns on Judge...He can't take this
T: Is he even conscious?
* The ref sees Judge bleeding in the move and raise and arm three times and rings the bell saying Judge is out cold....*
M: Judge is out and Corey is going to retain the gold!
T: What a strange night
M: We will have a lot to settle out next week at Redemption, see you next week folks!
*show ends*
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1. How is the protagonist of the novel introduced in Chapter 1? Where is she taken and by whom?
2. When does Miranda arrive at her new surroundings in Chapter 1? What does she remark about the estate?
3. What is Miranda's room like at the estate? How does she describe the setting of the Manor in Chapter 1?
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Fruit Salad with Bocconcini and tarragon
Recipe details
Servings: 6
Time: Under 30 minutes
The combination of ripe fruit, creamy Bocconcini cheese and fresh tarragon offers an explosion of flavor and freshness. Everyone will fall for this salad!
Your choice of fruit from the following, to make 4 cups (1 L) of fruit cut into bite-sized pieces:
- Honeydew melon
- Red apples, sliced
- Pears, sliced
- Red plums, quartered
- Green grapes, halved
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) apple juice
- 2 tsp (10 mL) fresh tarragon, chopped
- 4 large Bocconcini, quartered
- Using a melon baller, scoop balls from the honeydew.
- In a large bowl, mix the fruit, honey, apple juice and tarragon.
- Add the Bocconcini and stir gently.
- Let macerate for a few minutes, then serve.
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Nutrition Informationper serving
Calories 167
Protein 8 g
Carbohydrate 21 g
Fat 6 g
Fibre 1.8 g
Sodium 7 mg
Calcium 157 mg


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There are a number of components to the knee, and coordinated and balanced movement of the knee's structure allows it to function ideally. However, when one or more of these components become out of balance, it's quite a different story altogether.
The symptoms of knee issues include cracking, stiffness, weakness, swelling, clicking, and popping but one of the most difficult symptoms of knee issues is chronic pain. If you are experiencing chronic knee pain, learn how our Aiea chiropractor can help.
Anyone Can Become a Victim of Knee Injury and Knee Pain
Knee pain is the result of the knee becoming impaired due to an injury such as a strain, sprain or pull. If the knee moves off its normal track, a host of problems can result. Athletes and active persons are very often the victims of knee pain, especially when their sport or activity requires a lot of fast movement changes on the court or playing field. However, knee pain can potentially strike anyone.
The top causes of knee pain that your Aiea chiropractor sees include:
- Acute knee injury
- Overuse injury
- Tight muscles
- Joint degeneration
- Complications following knee surgery
- IT band syndrome – Tightness on the side of the leg
- Arthritis
- Meniscus tear – Injury to the fibrous cushioning of the knee joints
- Runner's knee – Pain in the front of the knee related to tight quad muscles
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Knee issues can also be the result of hip, ankle or foot problems that cause overcompensation in the knee. The resultant stress of this cascade effect can often lead to major knee issues in addition to the original problem.
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The Best Musical Artists From New Hampshire
List Rules Only artists born or raised in New Hampshire or bands formed in New Hampshire.
Here are the best artists and bands from New Hampshire. The state is unusual in the fact that it has nine official state songs, including "Old New Hampshire," "The Old Man of the Mountain," and "New Hampshire's Granite State." Perhaps it is this appreciation of music that has led to so many notable musical artists coming out of the state. This list has the most famous artists from New Hampshire that have made it big at home and internationally.
New Hampshire has introduced the world to some of the most extreme heavy metal singers of all time. Ronnie James Dio and GG Allin were both born in the White Mountain State. However, things aren't always so extreme out of New Hampshire. Several pop stars, such as Mandy Moore and Jojo, were born or raised within the state's borders, too. No matter what you like to listen to, there are artists on this list you know and love. Other popular New Hampshire artists and groups include Our Last Night, Ray LaMontagne, Julie Dubela, and The Queers.
Vote up the best New Hampshire artists, and feel free to add any other musicians, rappers, singers, and bands with NH roots.


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While matchmaking apps like Tinder have jumped in popularity in recent years, Japan is one place which still holds face-to-face matchmaking sessions for interested parties.
Such matchmaking sessions are more commonly known as "gokon" which is a portmanteau form of "godo" (meaning joint or combination) and "konpa" (meaning company or party). These sessions are usually informal, where men and women meet over food and drinks. But would you meet someone whose face is obscured? How important are looks, anyway?
A Japanese company specialised in planning and executing matchmaking sessions, DEF Anniversary, has been hosting a party called "Masked Matchmaking". All participants are required to wear a surgical mask – not the stylish masks used in a masquerade. This is to allow people to focus less on the physical appearance of their partners, and more on their character, values and other traits not immediately visible. Held more than 70 times since 2010, the masked sessions have accumulated more than 5,000 participants.
Looks are of secondary concern – if at all
But, you might wonder, wouldn't wearing a mask and partially covering one's face, on the contrary, spike people's curiosity and expectations of the person's looks? Kei Matsumura, a representative from DEF Anniversary, said, "It cannot be 100-per-cent, but it seems that many people participated with the hopes of seeing the partner's inner beauty."
Furthermore, the participants are mostly matchmaking beginners in their twenties and thirties. Matsumura added, "Actually, rather than letting your looks and name decide your success, quite a number of participants have highlighted that they can attend such a party with a light heart when they have a mask on."
According to an expert in psychology, people feel more relaxed and open when they hide a part of their body – just like how people are more open to sharing their thoughts and feelings through a computer or a mobile phone, where the other party cannot see you physically. Thus, you could say that these masked matchmaking events are ideal for beginners who are easily nervous.
A session usually begins with an introduction from the emcee. Then, there will be one-to-one conversations with the opposite sex and a four- to five-people group talk. The session is pretty much like the usual matchmaking – except the participants are required to wear a mask.
Since appearance now takes a backseat, it is through topics like: "Between career and romance, if you were to succeed in one and fail in the other for the rest of your life, which would you choose?" and "Would you prefer to live in a house or an apartment?" that one is able to know the character of their partner.
After an allocated time for participants to talk freely to anyone, the session ends with a matching using an application specially made for this masked matchmaking. Depending on the session, a second party – which involves drinking – may be held. In this case, masks are not required.
Does masked matchmaking work?
The match rate of the masked matchmaking is uncommonly high at 70 per cent. Matsumura commented, "Our company also organises wedding events. We have helped many couples who met at our masked matchmaking with their wedding. It seems that there are many who have developed their relationships and moved onto the next milestone of their lives."
DEF Anniversary is looking at increasing the areas and the number of employees to expand such matchmaking session. One session has been held at Tokyo on 24 September. It will also be held at Kyoto on 30 September, Aichi and Gifu on 9 October, and slowly rolled out to all parts of Japan.
Other stories:
- Looking for a Japanese spouse? This Singapore agency can help find you one
- New dating event in Singapore themed after 'Descendants of the Sun'
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The Akron Beacon Journal, March 4
The 2020 presidential election is near — at least when it comes to voting machines for Ohio counties. Many machines are aging, going back more than a decade, something of an eon for technology. Fortunately, state lawmakers unveiled plans last week to make funding available so that counties can be in position to see purchases by year's end.
The timing is crucial. The state, once again a sure bet for battleground status, doesn't want to enter a presidential election year with untested voting machines. Thus this year, the focus goes to buying the equipment, and next year to installing, testing and working out the kinks, leaving the state prepared for 2020. …
All still isn't known about the Russian intervention in the 2016 presidential election. Yet the episode has exposed vulnerabilities. It makes the case for taking reasonable precaution in the form of easily checked paper ballots.
Elections are not just about choices. They bind us together. Thus it is good to see lawmakers ahead of things as 2020 approaches. The priorities are protecting the right to vote and ensuring confidence in our elections.
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The Cleveland Plain Dealer, March 4
Ohio lawmakers need to revisit reforms enacted six years ago intended to protect juvenile defendants from harsh adult detention that have backfired by leaving judges with no flexibility to house dangerous juvenile offenders in more secure facilities.
Given the growing number of hardened violent youth offenders in cities like Cleveland, the Ohio General Assembly needs to revisit this issue urgently to give juvenile judges the discretion, once again, to place youth suspects in protected wings in adult jails for their own safety and that of other children.
The current situation — forcing juvenile judges to house murder suspects with young kids who've merely acted out at home in detention centers not designed for violent suspects — is a recipe for trouble.
This was underscored by the recent riot in the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center in Cleveland when youths used metal table legs as weapons, endangering other juvenile residents, detention officers and the SWAT team called to quell the violence. If not corrected quickly, continued unnecessary risk to other youth and more security breaches at juvenile centers can be expected. …
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The Sandusky Register, March 5, 2018
We didn't think it was even a serious proposal — that schools should arm teachers — when it was first suggested as a solution after the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., on Feb. 14.
But then, within just days, NRA spokesman Wayne LaPierre and President Donald Trump both promoted that view in response to the massacre at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School.
Thankfully, it will be up to local school districts and the families they serve to make a decision, not the NRA or the president.
For our part, we reject it as a solution. We don't want schools, public or private, to be weaponized.
We don't believe a teacher armed with a handgun is going to be a serious defense against a person armed with a semi-automatic, rapid-fire weapon with a hundred rounds in the magazine. …
What we do believe is that teachers are in the classroom to teach our children and should not be burdened with the responsibility of bearing arms. We appreciate and are thankful for those dedicated teachers.
We also believe police officers are the people who should be weaponized to keep the peace, not teachers, and we support increased funding for school resource officers at our schools.
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And so we begin the year by revisiting one of my favourite authors. I've only actually reviewed Mike Gayle on here once before, but with the completion of this I've now read all but one of his books (Turning Forty is still absent from my 'completed' list). His books are the equivalent of a pint and a packet of peanuts down the local with your mates – comfortable, fun and good for a laugh – but they all have a harder edge too, dealing with the harsh realities of life that never goes the way we want it to.
Seeing Other People begins with journalist Joe Clarke waking up in a bed that definitely does not belong to him with a woman who is definitely not his wife. Unfortantely for him, he can't remember anything about how he got there. The last thing he remembers is that he was on his way home and an intern at his office, Bella, was texting him, asking him to meet her. And apparently he did, and it's now the morning after the night before and it appears he cheated on his wife, Penny.
He skips around the truth for a few months and vows to be a better husband and father than ever before, saying that it was just one night. But then his ex-girlfriend Fiona appears, over-perfumed and as antagonistic as ever before. She tells him that he didn't cheat after all, but that isn't the most alarming thing about this: it's that Fiona is dead. And if she's dead, why can Joe see her? Joe begins to wonder if he's having a breakdown and he must decide whether to admit all to Penny or let it go.
Gayle writes with such a casual style that it just flows easily and you get caught up in the drama. He is a master of telling stories that show you don't need robots, aliens, werewolves or magic to make a story great – you can do it with a simple domestic incident. His characters have always been interesting, fully rounded and just as prone to making mistakes as you or me. Gayle really gets into the mindset of his characters and is very skilled at writing relationships, exploring how they grow from strength to strength or wither if not given enough attention. There's a romance here, certainly, but it is also excellent to see him tackle male friendships, a subject that there often seems to be a lack of. It's nice to see blokey sorts sitting around and discussing their problems. I think it's seen more as a female thing to do, but men do it just as much.
The supernatural elements of the novel are more the B-story and far from dominate the page. This is a good thing. If memory serves, this is the first of his books to introduce a plot point like this, but it's been years since I read his earlier stuff so I can't be sure. (I'm thinking now that I might have to re-read all of his back catalogue once I'm done with Coupland and Rowling…) Fiona isn't a particularly nice character, but nonetheless she retains a frightening believability. Joe is someone that you'd happily go for a curry with, which I think is standard in Gayle's work. His main characters are all flawed but tend to be genuinely nice people, as I think most people are, in reality.
Probably not my absolute favourite of his books (I still think that's Brand New Friend) but definitely in the top three and an excellent way to start the new year.
If, however, you do fancy something with magic and mystery in it, please download my debut novel The Atomic Blood-stained Bus, and help keep me in wine for another year!


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After choppy trading last week, American equity markets finished a rocky session slightly higher across the board to open up the new week. The broad S&P 500 barely kept its head above the breakeven mark while the Nasdaq and the Dow managed to post more substantial gains of 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively. Weakness was seen in some corners of the oil and gas market while most of the big banks fell as well in Monday trading. In commodity markets, most resources finished higher, led by a nearly 2.3% move in WTI crude and a 2.5% gain for gold futures. Grains and other softs also finished the day higher while Brent crude, thanks to speculation over the end of major fighting in Libya, fell by roughly half a percent on the day.
Currency markets, however, did not maintain their most recent spat of volatility as the U.S. dollar index rose by less than 0.2% on the day. The greenback gained a little against the yen, but fell by small amounts against both the euro and the pound. Nevertheless, bond yields for American Treasury debt did rise across the board; the two year saw yields rise by one basis point while the 10 Yea was yielding 2.1% at the close, a three basis point increase from the start of Monday trading.
One of the biggest ETF winners on the day was the Market Vectors TR Gold Miners ETF (GDX) which gained just under 4% to start the week. Today's robust gains came as prices for gold surged to just under $1,900/oz. as the yellow metal added nearly $45/oz in Monday trading. This was largely a result of worries over the health of the global economy and fresh speculation that Bernanke would detail plans for another round of QE this Friday at the important Jackson Hole meeting in Wyoming. Given the broad weakness in the global economy as of late, a shift to more easing is not entirely out of the question for central bankers, especially given the moderate level of inflation. "QE3 is an option if there is a significant downturn in the economy or extraordinary stress in financial markets," said Mark Gertler, an NYU professor who has worked with Bernanke in the past. Thanks to this, sentiment has begun to shift for gold miners as well, especially given the runup in gold prices over the past few weeks. Many see the miners as a less 'bubbly' play on the precious metal, making the fund one of the biggest winners in Monday's otherwise flat trading session [see holdings of GDX here].
One of the biggest losers in the ETF world was the Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) which sank by 1.2% in the session. Worries over further turmoil in Europe plagued this fund at the start of the session while concerns over Goldman Sachs ensured that a solid end to the session was out of the question. This sharp drop in Goldman shares came as CEO Lloyd Blankfein revealed that he had hired defense attorney Reid Weingarten. Reid is famous for having represented former Worldcom CEO and a former Enron executive, creating buzz in the financial world over just why Blankfein needed this particular brand of legal help. Thanks to this speculation, as well as broad European worries, most banking shares plunged on the day including a nearly 4.7% loss for GS. Beyond Goldman, heavy losses were also seen in Bank of America, as the financial giant saw its shares plunge by nearly 7.8% in the session, putting the company below the $6.5/share level [see more charts of XLF here].
Disclosure: No positions at time of writing.
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The tour is a great opportunity to meet other supporters, enjoy a letter-writing workshop, get involved in activities that will help you understand how your sponsored child benefits through sponsorship and enjoy some delicious breakfast treats!
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In retrospect,
The times I have grown more
The times I have learned more
The times I have experienced God more
They were the times when I went through turbulent seasons in life.
When on the verge of drowning
His hand drew me out from deep within,
When my faith tipped
His love quenched my fearful thoughts,
When uncertainty made my feet unsteady
His light shone brighter than ever,
When the waves rocked my boat
"Don't be afraid", He gently said;
In retrospect,
The more I was faint, feeble and weak,
Then, His strength made me stronger.
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Hello and welcome to the Gamer's Source, your destination for gaming information. A brand new Pokemon game has been announced, but not any typical Pokemon game, and the Gaymer X conference may just stay alive. So, without further ado, the news:
- A New Pokemon Game from Bandai Namco?: Announced officially today, Bandai Namco is creating Pokken Tournament, a Pokemon fighting game. Though only confirmed for arcade cabinets in Japan, one can imagine that this game will eventually release globally. The game is being developed by the Tekken team.
This is HUGE news! Pokemon is a baby that is only passed on to other developers when doing the smaller, less important spin offs, and most of those developers are smaller than Game Freak. It's extremely interesting to watch the Pokemon brand grow out of it's RPG roots into other genres, and the Tekken team is really good at nailing down stellar fighting mechanics. It'll be interesting to watch this relationship grown between the Pokemon Company and Bandai Namco.
- Gaymer X Turns to Kickstarter: After losing funding this passed year, Gaymer X is once again going to Kickstarter to fund next year's convention. Despite a few set backs this year, which including NIS America pulling funding, the convention organizers plan to obtain all the necessary money via Kickstarter to ensure that no issues come again next year.
- Google Willingly Backed Out of Twitch Deal: According to sources, Google backed out of Twitch deal do to murmurs of antitrust dealings. Because Google already owns YouTube, many were concerned that buying up another streaming service could lead to accusations of the company building a monopoly. Due to these concerns, a deal could never be reached and Twitch went on to other suitors.
This makes a whole lot of sense. Everyone brought this topic up when the rumors were circulating that Google was going to purchase Twitch. I still am concerned about how Amazon will run Twitch now that it's been acquired, but only time will tell.
- Capcom is Suing Koei Tecmo: A patent lawsuit has been filed from Capcom against developer Koei Tecmo Games. The lawsuit sites infringement of technology to distribute extra content to owners of the game, and sites numerous entries in the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors games. Capcom is looking for $9.4 million in damages for this technology infringement, though no further details have been revealed.
Video games just seem to end up in court these days. It's always a stark reminder that despite how much enjoyment we get out of games, it is still a business oriented industry. Hopefully this will be a quick decision so both companies don't have to focus on court fees and instead focus on bringing us some more games.
- Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham nails down a release date.
- The Legend of Kora game will release on October 22nd.
- Co-op multiplayer revealed for the next Dragon Age.
- The next set of cars have been revealed for Forza Horizons 2.