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I'm really feeling the blogging love this year. I've been at this for almost 13 years now and it's easy for the passion to sort of ebb and flow. Right now it's at its peak and I'm bleddy loving it. This year I'm making more of a conscious to produce content that I'm excited about… Continue reading Ms Marvel, 90s classics and the softest scarf #LittleLoves
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The 17 slogan tops I need in my life right now
Pushed to define my 'signature style', I'd say jeans and a tee or baggy sweater. I'm easy to please and fortunately my office has a relaxed dress code, so I get to wear jeans to work. Choosing an outfit in the morning takes minimal effort but, where possible, I like my slogan tops to reflect… Continue reading The 17 slogan tops I need in my life right now
Lumberjanes, Baby Groot and new shoes #LittleLoves
Not gonna lie, it's been a bit of a quiet ol' week. Well, work is a bit hectic, as is to be expected at this time of year, but it's had its highlights. Two former colleagues popped in to say hey, which is always nice, and I was able to get in the pool with… Continue reading Lumberjanes, Baby Groot and new shoes #LittleLoves
Blogosphere, my TBR and dreamy jumpers #LittleLoves
Another week over. Can you believe we're already halfway through September? Later in this post I even mention the C word! No, not that C word. Here's a look at the last week at Casa de Cornish Geek. Read: This week I've been reading an ARC of Pep Talk for Writers, due for release next… Continue reading Blogosphere, my TBR and dreamy jumpers #LittleLoves
The Nice Guys, blogging opportunities and New Look #LittleLoves
Little Loves is back, bitches! And with it, so is my weekly round up of what I've been reading and watching. There's even a wee bit of clothes shopping here! So pour yourself a brew and a have a nose at my last fortnight (in case you missed it, last Friday's post was a World… Continue reading The Nice Guys, blogging opportunities and New Look #LittleLoves
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I went back to work this week after an incredible week off and I struggled a bit with the hot weather. I managed to squeeze in some reading though - and some questionable TV last weekend! Here's what I've been up to this week. Read: Why did no-one warn me about A Monster Calls when… Continue reading A Monster Calls, Fathers Day and new shoes #LittleLoves
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I thought that having not posted a Little Loves/Friday Favourites last week I'd have more to talk about this week. 'Unfortunately', I didn't have much of a life outside of National Stationery Week. I say 'unfortunately' because it was actually bloody awesome. I got to work with some fantastic brands, building/growing great working relationships, I've… Continue reading The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete, coffee and National Stationery Week #LittleLoves
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My life in photos: January 2017
We made it! We survived the most depressing month of the year. I might not have done too well on the old resolutions (does one bath cut short by a screaming baby count as self-care?) but there's still 11 months to go. Here's a look at my month in photos. 1. I was gutted when… Continue reading My life in photos: January 2017
Item of the day: Peg fairy lights from New Look
New Look might be the home of top high street fashion but they're also bleddy great for blog photo props. This set of peg fairy lights is only £8.99 - perfect for hanging your favourite snaps over your bed. Just be sure to get a photo of those photos for Instagram! Crystal peg fairy lights,… Continue reading Item of the day: Peg fairy lights from New Look


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Parties here in New York are doing more and more of their advertising online, but many of them still also advertise the old-fashioned way: by printing up flyers and taking them around to local clubs, bars, and stores. Since moving to New York I've had the opportunity to occasionally flex my skills on a few passes (mostly for Contempt, the now-defunct goth/industrial party I used to help organize).
In the top section, you'll see finished passes; in the lower section you'll find pin-up art. A lot of this art has been used in the passes above, but other pieces were done and then sent away to be used by someone else in the creation of a pass.


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When a little paranoia is good for you
Language is one of many things that still tie together the former Soviet bloc
"When people from the Georgian and Ukrainian television meet, which language do you think they use?" asked Natalya Ivanova, director of development at the Eurasian Academy of TV Broadcasting. The answer is Russian. And it is true not only for journalists, but for all professions, from diplomats to truck drivers.
Indeed, the Russian language is one of many things that still tie together the countries of the former Soviet bloc. Just like the old TU jet that the Polish president uses for foreign visits, it is reliable and user-friendly even if it is not quite in fashion in some places. I remember how at an international conference on post-Soviet space, held in Riga, people scrambled to express themselves in English during the panel discussions, but switched to Russian in the cafeteria. "I am also a Russian-speaker," a local journalist from Latvia's Diena newspaper said sourly, mocking Moscow's attempts to protect Russian speakers in Latvia from discrimination. "Does the Russian government think I need protection?"
Indeed, it does. Because this person, whether he wants it or not, is a part of the Russian world. If his children do not speak the language that can make them feel at home from Kaliningrad to Mongolia, this will be a loss for them. So, a journalist from Diena indeed needs protection - from forgetting. In the same way we need protection against forgetting Latvian music and cinema, which used to be highly popular in Soviet times.
The concept of Russian world (russkiy mir), ushered into the public sphere by President Vladimir Putin in his State of the Union speech in April, came into being at the right moment. Never have we been more concerned about the state of our language as now. Not only school teachers, but even taxi drivers complain about the "contamination" of the language by Internet Newspeak, criminal jargon and plain swearing. Never have we heard more about the "retreat" of Russian in all Eurasia.
Luckily, paranoia can sometimes be helpful. Concern about the state of the language led to renewed attention to the problems of teachers of Russian, especially the ones living abroad. President Putin promised to create the National Russian Language Foundation, which would promote Russian language and culture all over the world. And the first vice-premier Dmitry Medvedev at a conference in June made an official estimate of the number of Russian speakers in the world: 274m. Not bad for a "retreating" language.
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Koi CBD are a company determined to stand out from the crowd, not only by supplying their customers with effective CBD products, but also by conducting their business with professionalism and transparency. And they are certainly succeeding with the first! On their website you can find a huge variety of top-quality products, from delicious tropical CBD gummies to potent CBD oils.
And as for the other aims, their website definitely comes across to the customer as transparent. They publish lab reports for all their products and have hundreds of reviews for you to read through. You can even meet the whole Koi team on their 'About Us' page and get a clearer picture of their company mantra.
Today we are going to give you a full Koi CBD review and discover the most important aspects of the company, how effective their CBD products are, and if they will break your piggy bank. To view their range of products, check out the link below.
Who are Koi CBD?
Koi CBD is a company that was first established in 2015; its birth came about after the founder became disenchanted with the CBD industry. Especially after finding that many other CBD websites were selling poorly made products and misinforming potential customers about their CBD content. As a CBD user, this can be incredibly frustrating, especially if you use CBD for important medicinal needs and don't have the money to continuously buy new products.
But Koi CBD, as their website suggests, doesn't believe in doing things by halves. To create their CBD oil, they use 99% pure cannabidiol, which is extracted through pharmaceutical-grade processes in a cGMP certified facility. This means that they are in full control during each stage of the manufacturing process. And better yet, their oil contains 0% THC – so you don't have to worry about experiencing any kind of unwanted high. Their motto is:
"Building a business by helping people."
And that's exactly the impression you get from the company's website. On their 'About Us' page, you can even find photos and company information about all the people who work at the business. This cements the idea of trust between the customer and Koi CBD. Keep reading this Koi CBD review to learn about our selected company highlights!
Koi CBD Highlights
As one of the fastest growing brands in the CBD industry, we need to ask why and how this company has become so popular. Here are some of the reasons for their success:
- CBD vape juices:
The website offers an amazing variety of different flavors for vapers. With over 6 different flavors – including Tropical Popsicle and Blue Koi – customers can really tailor-make their vaping experience.
- 100% THC free:
One fear that a lot of potential customers have when taking CBD is that it will cause a high. But Koi CBD remove absolutely all of the cannabinoid THC. So, whether you are consuming Koi's tincture or their gummies, you don't have worry about any mind-altering effects!
- Lab results:
As a way of being completely transparent to the customer, Koi have publicized all of their lab results. These are documents produced from lab tests which list exactly what cannabinoids are present in each product, so you can feel completely confident of what you are consuming.
- Full-spectrum cannabinoids:
Koi CBD products are all full-spectrum oils, which means they include a variety of different cannabinoids and 13 distinct terpenes. Many people in the CBD community believe that full-spectrum oil is generally more effective because it's the closest resemblance to the hemp plant itself.
- Veteran discount:
Unlike a lot of other companies, Koi CBD give a special discount 25% discount for those who have served as part of the United States military. They do this not only as a thanks, but because they know those who have served may need CBD the most.
- Buy both online and in-store:
It has never been easier to get your hands-on Koi products! Not only do they sell online, but the brand is also distributed in over 12 stores in North America and 1 store in the United Kingdom.
Negative Thoughts on Koi CBD
Although Koi provides a great range of products, while browsing their site we noticed that a few of their products are currently out of stock – this includes the Koi Spectrum Cartridge and the Max Battery 380mAH. While it's impossible to say why it has sold out, it may actually be a positive sign that these products seem to be popular.
Another thing worth mentioning is the addition of articles on their blogs. It's always promising to see the website informing customers about CBD trends, uses and its current standing in legislation, but it would be nice to see the information also laid out in a way that customers can search for particular topics. At the moment, you would have to continuously scroll down, hoping you find the topic you were looking for.
My Personal Experience with Koi CBD
I typically take CBD to de-stress throughout the week, and after hearing about Koi CBD, I was excited to give them a try! Normally, my CBD preference doesn't extend further than oils and soft-gels, but I thought I would branch out and try Koi's Vape Juice. It was nice to see such an immense flavor choice and I eventually decided on the Blue Koi (Blue Raspberry Dragon Fruit) in the 250mg potency, as it seemed the most popular.
Overall, I really enjoyed this product. The taste was really delicious and fruity. However, I did expect the effect to be stronger than it was and although I felt energized after the smoke, it wasn't as potent as I would have liked. Next time, I will definitely buy the 1000mg and see how relaxed I feel afterwards.
Koi CBD Products
Koi CBD sells a variety of different products including; CBD for pets, oils, vape juice, gummies and lotion. Let's take a more detailed look at some of the most popular Koi CBD products on the website.
Koi CBD Oil
The great thing about Koi CBD oils is that you can purchase it in a range of different flavors, including Orange, Lemon-Lime, Spearmint and Natural. These are perfect for those who dislike the natural CBD taste or simply want to have fun with interesting tastes. And they all come in a range of different potencies, including 250mg, 500mg, 1000mg, and 200mg. These oils are all full-spectrum, which means they are a blend of different cannabinoids and terpenes. And, if you really like the oils you can purchase them in a variety pack, starting from only $127.97.
Koi CBD Vape Juice
One of the most exciting ranges on the Koi CBD website is their Vape Juices. You can purchase these in 7 delicious flavors, including Tropical Popsicle, Blue Koi, Red Koi, Gold Koi, White Koi, Jade Koi and Pink Koi. As you can tell, there are lots to choose from! And you can purchase them in 4 different potencies: 100mg, 250mg, 500mg and 1000mg. These can be used in any vaping device and give you a much-needed CBD burst throughout the day.
Koi CBD Stik by Boulder
New to vaping? If so, you can purchase the Koi Stik by Boulder. It's a small and handy vaping pen that you can take with you on the go. To get started, you simply charge it with a USB port and add whichever vaping oil you want to use. It's only $17.99 and includes; 1 Koi Stik, 1 empty pod and 1 empty 30ml bottle for filling pods. And if you don't enjoy using the vape pen after purchase, you have 30 days to return it – sounds like a fair deal!
Koi CBD for Pets
It's not only people Koi CBD are looking out for – they have also released two CBD pet products. The first is their Koi Natural Soft Chews, which are full-spectrum CBD dog treats that come in a pack of 25. They are infused with chicken and bacon, so your dog should happily devour them. They also sell a full-spectrum CBD Spray for Pets with a potency of 500mg. You can either spray this on your pet's food or directly into the mouth to produce the effects.
Koi CBD Tropical Gummies
Koi CBD pay special attention to the creation of their gummies by rolling them in full-spectrum CBD 3 times. They do this to create the most consistent and effective product that they possibly can. What about the flavor? Buyers can expect bursts of lime, tangerine, and acai pomegranate – and can even choose between a sour or sweet option. If you want to stock up on these tasty snacks, you can buy a bag of either 6 or 20 gummies.
Koi CBD Lavender Lotion
Koi's CBD Lavender Lotion is an all-natural product with hints of organic aloe, organic coconut, and lavender extracts. This means its super hydrating and soothing for your skin. You can purchase this in 200mg for $44.99 – it's certainly not the cheapest on the market, but its quality seems high. It's also 100% free of any THC, so you don't have to worry about any unwanted effects.
Koi CBD Oil Review: Costs
- Koi Naturals Oral CBD Oils
Koi Naturals Orange (250mg to 2000mg) – From $39.99
Koi Naturals, Lemon-Lime (250mg to 2000mg) – From $39.99
Koi Naturals, Spearmint (250mg to 2000mg) – From $39.99
- Koi Naturals CBD Vape Cartridge
Koi Spectrum Cartridge (250mg) – $39.99
Koi Spectrum Cartridge (500mg) – $59.99
- Koi CBD Vape Juice
Tropical Popsicle (100mg to 1000mg) – From $29.99
Blue Koi (100mg to 1000mg) – From $29.99
Red Koi (100mg to 1000mg) – From $29.99
- Koi Stik/Koi CBD Pods
Koi Pods (2 empty pods) – $9.99
Koi Fitt pods (2 pre-filled pods) – $21.99
Koi Stik by Boulder – $17.99
- Koi CBD for Pets
Koi Naturals Soft Chews (25ct) – $29.99
Full Spectrum CBD Oil Spray (500mg) – $59.99
- Koi CBD Tropical Gummies
Koi CBD Tropical Fruit Soft Gummies (6 or 20ct) – From $9.99
Koi CBD Tropical Sour Fruit Soft Gummies (6 or 20ct) – From $9.99
- Lavender Koi CBD Lotion
Koi Lavender CBD Lotion (200mg) – $44.99
Final Verdict on Koi CBD
What are our final thoughts on this company? They certainly stand out for the quality of their products. All are full-spectrum and each range has an individual and conscious process to make them as effective as possible – whether that be coating their gummies in CBD 3 times or developing a hydrating CBD lotion. Their attention to detail certainly hasn't gone unnoticed. And while we think they could work on the organization of their CBD articles, the information is there nonetheless.
If you are a first time CBD user or are looking for a more effective CBD product, we think this is a great website to try.


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Hi Mark,
Yes, I found out from the logs :\
126.96.36.199, <feed>, 11/1/2004, 9:44:29, NNTPSVC1, SERVER, 192.168.0.1, 8609, 0, 52, 502, 0, newnews, Access Denied., microsoft.public.isaserver.
So there are any providers which can pass to us the microsoft newsgroups? Or else how does it work please? Let me know if you know of any as well..
kind regards,
Nick Holmes.
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From: "Mark Fugatt" <markfu@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2004 16:26:33 +0100
To: "[ExchangeList]" <exchangelist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [exchangelist] RE: Feeds / NNTP / Microsoft newsgroups
You cannot pull newsgroup items from any of the Microsoft servers, you will need to find an alternative provider.
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From: Nick Holmes [mailto:nick_holmes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: 29 October 2004 16:19
To: [ExchangeList]
Subject: [exchangelist] Feeds / NNTP / Microsoft newsgroups
I've set up feeds on Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 NNTP to get the posts from the discussion list microsoft.public.isaserver from msnews.microsoft.com -> and they should be forwarded automatically to a public folder.
Once i've created the feeds the public folders were created automatically where the posts should be stored, but the posts never appeared :
Correct permissions were applied on the public folders, so that anonymous and default accounts can post on this public folders (so that the nntp service can have the permissions to post the posts in this public folders).
Any ideas of what extra settings I need to add/change/modify to get the posts that are on the microsoft.public.isaserver to my public folders please?
Nick Holmes.
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An overview of the challenges raised by the digital economy – from tax issues to reputation risks – and what companies should be doing to safeguard their business.
Technological advancements and digital capabilities are transforming the global economy; the government estimates that the global digital services market will be worth as much as the entire UK economy by 2020. However, the ability of governments around the world to tax companies in this new online marketplace has not kept pace. As a result, some companies, despite legally complying with the law, have fallen foul of both the authorities and the general public.
What can companies do to ensure they operate within the letter and spirit of the law while also meeting public expectations and protecting their reputation?
The digital economy has snowballed over the past two decades, largely led by improving access to broadband and the increasing prevalence of smartphones. Recent research by Oxford Economics and Virgin Media Business shows that digital capabilities generated £123 billion in business revenues, equivalent to 3.4% of GDP. What's more, this same research reveals that the UK economy could receive a £92 billion boost if firms fully develop their digital potential.
Tax challenges of digital economy
Given the digital economy's rapid and substantial growth, the accompanying tax regime is now no longer fit for purpose, especially for those businesses with an international presence. As a result, there have been several high-profile examples of companies that have become embroiled in tax issues that have significantly affected their reputation.
In this new economic environment, we have seen a trend towards tax authorities around the world moving away from direct taxes (such as corporation tax) to indirect taxes (such as VAT). Ultimately, to catch digital transactions and ensure governments' collect their 'dues', authorities are moving towards a system where the consumer bears the cost. The argument often given is that this increases money into government coffers and boosts competitiveness as reducing direct taxes reduces the costs of doing business, creating a more attractive environment for growth. In the UK for example, by 2020 corporation tax will be 18%, which, by historical standards, is very low. To compensate for reductions in direct taxes however, VAT has increased from 17.5% to 20%.
But, as the international tax environment continues to evolve, how should a company navigate its tax affairs and the accompanying risks?
Managing international tax affairs under BEPS
The biggest change to the international tax regime is the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (or BEPS) project led by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the G20 group of industrialised nations. The changes recommended under BEPS aim to align taxing rights with relevant value-adding activity, improve transparency and curb avoidance. It will fundamentally alter international tax rules.
The first action (one of 15 in total) addresses the digital economy, recommending a new approach to indirect taxes. This report indicates that best practice is for VAT to be collected where a business's customers (be they consumers or organisations) are based, and not where the supplier is based – similar to the changes put in place across the EU earlier this year.
This creates plenty of challenges for businesses operating in the digital space, of which complying with VAT regulations around the globe is only one issue. For example, how do you establish where a customer is located, and how can you keep a record of this for the statutory 10 years without falling foul of data protection laws? How should you price a digital download, now that the VAT rate will be different for each customer?
Secondly, in addition to the indirect tax aspects, companies will no longer be able to claim 'auxiliary or preparatory' exemptions from having a direct tax presence in a country if such activities or assets are central to the company's operations. For example, a company such as Amazon will not be able to claim a tax exemption for warehouses in the UK, as they are crucial to the business's ability to deliver its products in the UK. BEPS also puts an end to organisations claiming exemptions if contracts were not concluded in that country. This rule enabled multinationals to escape local taxability tax even if their people, headquarters and consumers were based in country, provided that contracts were concluded elsewhere. Now, if companies go 99% along the road of agreeing a deal, they will be taxable.
Thirdly, BEPS brings in a multilateral instrument which once agreed should ensure that all tax treaties are amended in the same way. This is an important development as, without this overarching agreement and political will, amending individual treaties would simply take too long. What's more, in October 2015, the latest recommendations were endorsed by G20 finance ministers, renewing their commitment for swift, extensive and consistent implementation of the new rules.
There will be follow-up work and monitoring until 2020, at which point further tax changes for digital businesses may follow. In the meantime, the OECD and G20 recognise that some countries may wish to go further and bring in unilateral measures. These could include seeking to tax a digital 'nexus' (taxable presence) locally, a digital withholding tax or some sort of 'equalisation levy'. This is seen by many in business as unhelpful, and a stronger steer against measures like a digital transactions tax had been hoped for.
Unilateral measures add to tax uncertainty
While BEPS seeks to establish a common, global framework, companies should remain aware of local developments in their operating countries.
The effect of some countries bringing in their own provisions could be a period of uncertainty, additional cross-border tax disputes and double taxation. For example, in April last year, the UK government implemented a diverted profits or 'Google tax' for companies that move their profits overseas to avoid tax. Under the new regime, companies with an annual turnover of £10 million will have to tell HMRC if they think their company structure could make them liable for diverted profit tax. Once HMRC has assessed the structures, and decided how much profit has been artificially diverted from the UK, multinationals have 30 days to object or be subject to a 25% tax on these profits.
Tax strategy and reputation risk
The tax landscape has changed dramatically in recent years, and the reputational risk is high for those companies that don't keep up. Employees, customers and the general public now expect more from businesses. While tax is a cost of doing business, multinationals are expected to pay their 'fair share'. This is a subjective area, and the complexity of the tax rules means that it is difficult to judge what is too little and what is too much.
It is important for groups to review and model the impact of the new rules on digital sales, given the amplified the risks of 'getting it wrong' and the potential detrimental impact on reputation. Company boards need to be aware of tax in a way they never had to before.
What should companies do now?
The digital economy is redefining the UK and global marketplace, and governments (and their tax systems) have often struggled to keep up.
Companies should be proactive in understanding the new tax regime, and ensure they operate both within the spirit and letter of the law. Crucially, they must consider public opinion and the associated impact on reputation.
For further information on this topic, contact Karen Robb or Wendy Nicholls.


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For years, I've recalled that I didn't love The Final Terror when I saw it on cable back in the 80s, but I couldn't remember why. I've finally watched it again and discovered there are plenty of great backwoods slasher elements to the film that could have made it a classic. For instance:
– The opening kill rox. It includes a dead body drop shock and an implied death by a tin can lid booby trap.
– A scene immediately after of a bunch of hot young shirtless forest rangers getting out of bed.
– Amazingly thick man hair.
– A Deliverance-esque journey into unexplored wilderness.
– A scary campfire story complete with a cheap scare.
– Not one but two black characters in a horror movie in the 80s.
– An eerie shack in the woods, complete with bloody animal parts.
– A sex scene slashing.
– A tense outhouse scene.
– A creepy touch of someone's face during sleep.
– Tons of dead body drop shocks, including one right onto a raft.
The cast is also awesome, and includes:
– Daryl Hannah fresh off Summer Lovers and before Splash.
– Adrian Zmed fresh off Grease 2 and before Bachelor Party. This isn't a still from The Final Terror, but who cares?
– Rachel Ward fresh off Night School (which I blog about here) and before Against All Odds.
– Joe Pantoliano right around the time of Risky Business.
– This cute guy, who has a hairstyle that's more new millennium than 1980s.
– The guy from the Twisted Sister videos—in the sex scene slashing!
Really. The Final Terror has an excellent backwoods slasher feel for a majority of its run time. So what's wrong with the film? There are too many characters and not enough of them die! Don't expect either Daryl or Rachel to be the strong final girl because there isn't one. It takes a whole team to take down one crazy mama killer—who gets less screen time than Mrs. Voorhees.
The killer climbs out of a big tree trunk, a big booby trap contraption is set off, it nails the killer, and the credits role. THAT'S IT? The killer walks herself right into a booby trap while dozens of would-be victims just stand and watch? What a waste of the hour and fifteen minutes that came before it.


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Tarot Podcast | 18 February
Starting off with US and ending with Mumford & Sons – an eclectic musical mix again this week! This time we look at Julie's reading and how she might cope with her new situation after her husband has walked out on her and their children.
Can you imagine what I REALLY wanted to say?!
The Tarot's Court Cards are my specialist area. They talk to me.
Not LITERALLY though ….


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In partnership with the Carolwood Foundation, Crescent Creek Models is thrilled to announce the O scale, premier edition of our Walt Disney's Carolwood Barn model kit. This video gives some history of Walt's Barn and the inspiration for these beautiful kits. The premier edition of 200 O scale kits are available for pre-order now and will ship in early fall 2019. Order yours now while supplies last!
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Fort Collins Municipal Railway
It's time for anther railroad adventure! Let's take a ride on Fort Collins Municipal Railway streetcar 21. This is a heritage electric streetcar railway with one of the few Birney streetcars still operating in the United States. It runs down the center of Mountain Avenue in beautiful and historic Fort Collins, just as it first did in 1907 when the line was operated by the parent Colorado & Southern. Today, the railway is operated by the Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society on weekends during May through September in Fort Collins, CO. http://www.fortcollinstrolley.org/welcome.html
Music in this video is courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library.
Santa Margarita Ranch: May 25, 2019
Central California's Santa Margarita Ranch hosts the Best in the West Antique Tractor and Machine Show every year on Memorial Day Weekend. Featuring Rob Rossi's Pacific Coast Railroad with the original Disneyland Railroad Coaches, and a host of other wonderful machines from years past, this is one of a kind event is a must-do for any rail fan! Here's a video recapping our experience there in May. Enjoy.
Thunder Mesa Update: June 17, 2019
Here's a quick Thunder Mesa Update video featuring a few areas of the layout that I've been working on over the last several months. More to come. Thanks for tuning in! You can see all new video releases on the Thunder Mesa Studio YouTube channel.
Open Studio & Train Day: June 1, 2019
Thunder Cam!
Engine 6, the Ollie Johnston, pulls ore train duty at the June 1st, 2019 Open Studio and Train Day. Open Studios happen on the first Saturday of each month in Jerome, AZ. Details on the Thunder Mesa Studio website. Hope to see you there!
Evolution of a Scene: Hanging Rock
Here's a video look at the evolution of the scene at Hanging Rock on my Thunder Mesa Mining Company model railroad. Hanging Rock is a former railroad construction camp that now serves as a haunt for outlaws. This is an area that has grown and changed over the last couple years and hopefully this will give some insights into the process. Enjoy!
Thunderstorm Over Hanging Rock
Check this out! There's a big thunderstorm blowing in over the Thunder Mesa tonight, rattling the windows and waking up the dogs in Hanging Rock. This new thunderstorm simulation was achieved with components from Iron Penguin Electronics and will premiere live for guests at our March 2nd Open Studio!
A Water Tower for Thunder Mesa
Starting from Scratch
The one way to get exactly the structure you want on a model railroad is to design it and build it from scratch. The original water tower for Thunder Mesa Town was a built from a modified Banta Modelworks kit, but after I decided that it fit better in the scene over in Hanging Rock, I was left needing a new tank for this location. I've always liked the look of stone-based water towers, so when it came time to replace the tank at Thunder Mesa Town, I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted. I also wanted the railroad's herald to appear painted on the sides of the tank, and these requirements led to the materials and techniques used on the project as described below.
For the stone base, I turned to a versatile material that has been used many times before on the Thunder Mesa layout: Balsa Foam. Balsa Foam is basically the retail hobby version of the "gold foam" or "prop foam"used by Disney Imagineers and Hollywood prop makers. It has an excellent consistency for carving and no grain. I prefer the denser version sold as Balsa Foam II for its ability to hold finer detail. The stones for my pump house were carved using a hard HB pencil lead and a #11 hobby knife. I measured carefully for the doors and windows, and then carved out cavities for them so that they would appear recessed into the the masonry. Behind the window, I hollowed out a larger cavity so that the structure could be lit from within. Balsa Foam creates a lot of fine dust while carving so breathing protection should be worn.
Spray paint makes most foams disintegrate, but Balsa Foam is non-reactive, so the finished carving can be primed with your favorite brand of rattle-can paint. I used Krylon Ultra Flat Camouflage Brown. Once that had dried completely, the stonework was painted with inexpensive craft store acrylics. I chose colors that matched the scenery on my layout since I wanted it to appear that the stones were quarried locally. When satisfied with the painting, joint compound was pushed into the cracks to simulate grout between the stones. The excess was removed with a wet brush and, once dry, a thin, dirty wash of acrylics (basically the paint water) was applied over the entire structure to darken the grout lines. Then some individual stones were picked out with a small brush and random earth-tone colors.
I created lintels above the doors and windows with scale 6x6' strip-wood, a common architectural detail in the Southwest, then built the doors themselves from scribed basswood and wood scraps. The doorknobs are Atlas HO track nails, painted with Model Masters brass. The solitary window is a Grandt Line 6 over 6 masonry window casting cut in half and re-assembled with styrene cement. The roof panels, rafters and trim are all Crescent 300 illustration board. This material is about 1/16" thick and has an excellent surface for painting. I add woodgrain to the illustration board with a fine razor saw before scribing boards with a #11 hobby knife. Then I paint it with watercolors, using about a 50/50 mixture of burnt sienna and cobalt blue to achieve a silvery, weathered wood appearance. The watercolors soak into and darken the score lines and woodgrain doing most of the work for you. Heavily diluted acrylics could also be used for this, but I prefer watercolors. All of the basswood pieces were also stained a similar warm gray to match.
To achieve the look of old, pealing paint, I dabbed all of the trim pieces in likely spots with a latex resist known as Friskit. Rubber cement can also be used for this step but Frisket is specifically formulated for this kind of thing. Once the latex was dry, I airbrushed all of the roof pieces, doors, and windows with a dark, flat green. A half hour or so later, I rubbed the Frisket off with a kneaded rubber eraser to expose the bare wood underneath.
For the window, I simulated the look of old style, rippled glass by carefully painting Woodland Scenics Realistic Water onto the back of the thin acrylic glazing and then drying it quickly with a hair dryer. Since I didn't want the nearly solid interior of my structure to be visible, I also sprayed the back of the glazing with Testor's Dullcote once it was completely dry. Then all of the roof, trim pieces, and doors and windows were assembled onto the structure and cemented in place with Aileen's Tacky Glue.
To create a tank with the look of the Thunder Mesa herald painted on the sides, I turned to the technique of using realistic printed photo textures. I downloaded free hi-res wood textures from textures.com and then created my tank wrapper in Adobe Photoshop. I use Photoshop daily in my work as a commercial artist so this was second nature for me, but I understand that it is expensive software and has a steep learning curve. However, there are a few open source programs available like Gimp that can be used instead with very good results.
I made careful measurements as to the thickness of the tank slats, bands, and the relative positions of the heralds as all would appear on the finished model. I also added water stains and weathering in Photoshop by selecting and desaturating certain areas. Then I printed several copies of my tank wrapper on Epson Premium Matte Presentation Paper using the highest quality setting on my inkjet printer.
To build the tank, I laid out two 2.5" diameter circles on illustration board using a compass. Then the circles were cut out with a hobby knife. To insure that the circles were perfectly round and would align properly, I placed one atop the other and then drilled the compass point holes all the way through. Then I could chuck them up together in my Dremel tool and turn them against 300 grit sandpaper until the edges were perfectly matched and even. Cardstock supports were cut to size and glued in place for the tank interior, and then the entire assembly was wrapped with Bristol Board to form a cylinder. Bristol Board is a heavy illustration paper that shapes easily.
Once the tank structure was built, I laminated one of my tank wrapper printouts to a second piece of Bristol using 3m Super 77 spray adhesive, using a good even coat, and rolling with a brayer to insure good adhesion. This was then cut out and carefully glued in place around the tank structure using white glue. Rubber bands were used to hold everything in place until the glue set.
With the tank wrapper cemented in place, I repeated the laminating process with a second printout, and then cut out the individual tank bands to glue over the printed bands on the tank. The white paper edges of each band were carefully painted dark brown before each was cemented into place. This took a little time, but was well worth it for the convincing 3-d look achieved, especially around the TMMC heralds. Then, the bands were finished with white metal tank band fastener castings from Wiseman Model Service - a hobby supplier that I highly recommend.
Turning to the roofs, scale 4x8's were cut to size, stained, and then glued in place to form a support structure for the tank. Then I finished the pump house roof with laser cut printed paper shingles from Bar Mills and these were given a heavy weathering with various shades of colored chalk dust.
I wanted a conical roof for the tank, so a support structure was built from illustration board. The base is two disks, one slightly smaller than the other, and both turned in the Dremel and sanded to be perfectly round before being cemented together. The upright triangular pieces form a hexagon. This structure was then "skinned" with thinner Bristol to form a base for the shingles. The underside of the tank roof was painted a flat dark green to match the rest of the trim on the structure.
The tank roof was then shingled with Bar Mills laser cut paper shingles. This was not as easy as it sounds since their shingle strips are designed for straight roofs, not curves, and the strips had to be cut down to just 2 or 3 shingles each to match the conical shape of the roof. After this step, a finial cap was constructed from a small cone of Bristol Board and the head from a dress pin. This was primed, then painted with Model Masters Copper before being glued in place. The finial was then heavily weathered with blue-green colored chalks to suggest oxidation and tarnish. Then the rest of the roof was similarly weathered with gray and brown chalks.
Before shingling was complete, a small hatch was made for the roof from scribed basswood, wire, and some scraps from the drawer. All of this was stained and weathered to match the rest of the tank.
The spout, weights, and pulleys are Grandt Line white metal castings that were given to me by a friend of the railroad. I cleaned up the castings and then painted them with Krylon Ultra Flat Camouflage Brown paint from a rattle-can. Then I went back with a rag dipped in paint thinner and rubbed some of the paint away in likely areas. Rust and lime deposits were added by painting on colored chalk dust mixed with 70% isopropyl alcohol.
The spout hanger, or yoke, was built from scale stripwood, and the cables are elastic thread that has been stained silver-gray with diluted acrylics. All of this was assembled and glued to the tank before it was cemented to the stone base. Then the roof was carefully aligned and cemented in place with white glue. A final detail was the addition of an inflow pipe to bring water from the creek to fill the tank, a white metal piece left over from the Grandt Line spout assembly.
For a finished look, some matching trim was cut from stripwood, then stained and painted in the same manner as other trim on the pump house before being cemented in place below the tank. A short smokestack was created from a soda straw with a piece of styrene flashing, painted and then glued to the pump house roof as evidence of a steam powered water pump inside the structure.
Finally, a ladder was built for the tank using two sections from a Bar Mills laser cut ladder kit. A bracket built from scrap stripwood connects the ladder to the tank and pump house roof. The warm glow from the pump house window is provided by a 3mm yellow LED, wired to this layout section's 12v DC lighting, sound, and animation bus.
Wrapping Up
I little bit of touch up here and there with a small brush, and a little more weathering and blending with chalks, and the finished model is ready to be worked into the scene. Now it can do its job, filling the saddle tanks and tenders of thirsty steamers on the TMMC.
As always, thanks for checking in and following along. I hope some of you will find the techniques and materials described here useful. I'll be happy to answer any questions in the comments section below. Keep moving forward, amigos. Adios for now!
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A Look Back at 2018
They say that time flies when you're having fun, and that has certainly been true of 2018 on the Thunder Mesa Mining Company model railroad! Here's a look back on the year with all the projects and people who made it so special. Thanks to all the friends who helped make 2018 a great year for Thunder Mesa Studio and the TMMC and I hope to see you all in 2019! Happy New Year!
Planning the Bandit Canyon Ry.
An Adventure in 1:32 Scale Modeling
After a visit from Scott Carter and his wonderful Cinnamon Creek Mining Co. layout, I became inspired to build a small, portable layout of my own. Wanting to do something a bit different from the TMMC and other modeling I had done, and following a correspondence with another fine modeler, William Dickman, who introduced my to the idea of 1:32 scale industrial narrow gauge, I landed on the idea of an outlaw trail themed mining layout in 3/8n20. In truth, the idea for something called "Bandit Canyon Railway" had been gestating in the back of my brain for a couple of years and it just needed a little push to get it started.
1:32 Scale + HO Gauge = 3/8n20
Most readers may not be familiar with the scale/gauge combination of 3/8n20, it is certainly not a common modeling scale, even to die-hard narrow gauge modelers. 1:32 scale is common enough, and is quite popular with large scale modelers to represent standard gauge trains on 45mm gauge track. It's also a common scale for model airplanes, die-cast cars and tractors, and some ship models. 1:32 scale is 3/8"=1', so it's right there in between O scale at 1:48, and F scale at 1:20.3 (there's really no such thing as "G scale," by the way, there's 1:32, 1:24, 1:22, 1:20.3, and others all running on 45mm track to represent different gauges!).
In 1:32 scale, HO gauge measures out to about 20" between the rails. This means that one can use HO and On30 mechanisms, wheel-sets, and chassis as a starting point for some quaint and chunky industrial narrow gauge equipment in what amounts to 3/8n20. This scale/gauge combination is rare enough that it doesn't even have a letter designation like O, HO, S, or N. If anyone ever asked me, I might suggest "Q" for 1:32 scale trains and that would make this project Qn20. The Q stands for "quirky." But I'll leave it up to the NMRA to sort out the alphabet soup.
Building a Planning Model
Since the BCRy is to be a portable layout, there were a few problems I needed to work out before starting actual construction. Specifically, I wanted to see how my plan for having the layout travel inside its own stand/base would work out in practice. The solution was to build a 1:8 scale planning model. As a bonus I could work out the sight-lines, color scheme and other aspects of the scenic treatment at the same time.
Using my track plan at the top of this page as a guide, I constructed the planning model from 1/16" thick cardstock and extruded polystyrene foam. The finished layout will measure 35" wide, 60" long, and 44" high with the backdrop. For travel, it will nestle securely down inside the slightly larger base, and the entire set-up will stand nearly 8' tall when assembled. The roof above the layout will house lighting, and doubles as a lid when everything is boxed up. The whole thing will roll around on swiveling castors.
Scenery was sculpted from EPF in a similar manner as the rockwork on the Thunder Mesa layout. Building the planning model gave me a chance to work out sight-lines, like views of the town of Hole in the Wall through the natural arch. The rockwork is based on formations near Bluff, Utah.
A 3/8n20 Locomotive
The next thing needed as proof of concept was an actual 3/8n20 locomotive to pull trains around the planned layout. Starting with an On30 Bachmann Porter, I quickly put together a new cab and stack to see how the proportions would work out.
The cab was knocked together from illustration board and wood scraps from my scrap-box, and the stack is some plastic tubing joined to castings from an old MDC-Roundhouse HO kit. Nothing too fancy or detailed yet, but enough to give a feel for the proportions of a finished 3/8n20 mining engine. The last photo shows a size comparison between the 3/8n20 Porter and an unmodified On30 Porter. All in all, I'm very pleased with the chunky and narrow look and can easily see it fully detailed, weathered, and pulling a string of mining gons. One question left to answer now is how to control the trains. Standard DC, digital DCC, or some form of Dead Rail battery power? Another is, what kind of track to use - Peco On3o, Micro Trains, or hand laid? Dead Rail would mean fairly trouble free operations, and hand laid track would look fantastic on a small layout like this. Stay tuned for further developments from Bandit Canyon country to see where this adventure leads!
Thanks for checking in, amigos. Adios for now!


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First thing I'd suggest you try is test the battery one way you can do this is get a voltage meter connect its lead wires to the proper battery posts.With the key off the battery should be reading a good 12.5 volts and if the battery is really good it will read closer to 12.9 volts.If you get a reading any less voltage then 12.5 volts try boosting the battery or having it tested by a shop or parts store.If you know that the battery is fully charged and working properly , plus you've tried boosting it and still the starter doesn't crank the engine over then check the main relay and the starter solenoid, plus any related wiring.Note the main thick cable that runs to the starter is the main positive feed , the starter may have it's own ground and you may have corroded/rusted connections/posts, also the wire itself can corroded or rot out internally. One more test you can do is the starter solenoid will have a ignition wire this will be a lot thinner then the main positive wire and if you ground a test probe's lead negative clamped wire to the battery negative post then touched/lightly pinched the wire with the tip of the probe.Then have someone turn the ignition key to the start position the test probe should be lighting up.If no power is at that wire you know that the ignition switch feed for the starter isn't there.The main relay should be checked and try testing further along the solenoid wire to see if a brake in the wire may exist, also take note to check all the fuses both under the hood and inside the car.You'd also want to test the ignition switch in the start position see if you get power from one of the thick wires coming off the switch, plus you can test for power feeding the fuse/fuses and coming out of them.Note the ignition switch output in the start position will usually directly feed the fuse box and any starter related circuits/fuses etc. If you get power at the ignition solenoid wire but still the starter isn't engaging then you need to test the voltage to be sure you're getting the correct voltage.Now if the voltage is fine but still the starter won't engage the solenoid itself could be faulty.Note a faulty solenoid may click and a weak battery or connection etc is causing the solenoid not to get enough power to engage the starter but sometimes you don't even get any click and battery or the solenoid is bad.Note if the ignition solenoid wire is getting the proper voltages check the thickest wire that supplies the starter it's constant voltage.Obviously if this wire isn't getting any power then you know the wire must have a bad connection or it's faulty cable or battery. Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way if you check online or go to a part source store you could get free diagrams/schematics for not only the ignition and starter circuits but also you can find free factory service manuals online that will help you to trouble shoot the problem.Here's a link for a 97 and if I recall right most of the circuits will be the same as your 98. http://hondatech.info/downloads/Auto/Manuals/Odyssey/


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ZJZ Hospitality Inc.
ZJZ Hospitality Inc. may be relatively small in the industry, but it's practices and culture are gaining notice and raising the bar.
By Staci Davidson, Managing Editor at Knighthouse Media
ZJZ Hospitality Inc. has had an exciting year. Exciting may not be the best word, but let me explain. The well-regarded hospitality company is growing well and has the ability to take on bigger and bigger projects. At the same time, the Texas-based enterprise had to recover after losing four of its properties to Hurricane Harvey last summer. That's a level of excitement no one really wants for their business. But ZJZ Hospitality persevered while supporting its employees and the south Texas community. This is just one reason why the company has such a strong reputation in its market.
"If everything went by the book, hospitality would be the easiest job in the world," CEO and President Deven Bhakta says. "The thing is, it never goes by the book. The job is to adapt."
But ZJZ does more than adapt – it evolves along with the needs of customers and the market, while keeping a focus on its team members and a high level of service. Bhakta got into this business and launched ZJZ in 1997 by developing a hotel in Port Aransas, Texas. His father was in the motel business, he explains, and they worked together, "borrowing every dime we could," while Bhakta and his wife worked every job in the hotel. Over time, he says, he realized he wanted something more.
"As I met more people, I found that I gravitated toward people with multiple properties," he says. "I went all in on one property, then went in on another one, working with family. Then I branched out with partnerships with other people and realized I needed someone to manage the hotels themselves. If I couldn't operate the properties well, I knew they would fall by the wayside."
The intent, Bhakta explains, was never solely focused on growth, but to have the best people who could help look over the assets ZJZ was acquiring or developing. His work has produced 16 developed hotels in a 20-year period. The company's current portfolio includes 11 owned/managed properties and one managed hotel in south Texas. Its properties include an Embassy Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Express and Suites, Courtyard Marriott, Home2 Suites, Best Western, Studio 6 and The Place Hotel in Port Aransas. The company takes pride in being the premier south Texas one-stop-shop for all hotel development and management needs, working to ensure overall revenue growth, operational efficiency and account retention.
"We are small, but we got involved and started using techniques the big guys in hospitality were using," Bhakta says. "Area managers saw that we were doing well and better than the big guys, and eventually I was sitting on a committee with the owners' association of IHG Hotels. We grew at our own pace, developing with IHG, Hilton and Marriott. I love development now and I have a senior leadership team who can help absorb the management of the hotels, as we develop more.
"We are seeing opportunities for bigger and bigger projects, and we are working on feasibility of a large one in north Texas," he continues. "Our goal is to form a standard for the industry, even with a small portfolio. We've won several awards from several brands, and people start to notice. We may be smaller, but the quality we offer in terms of construction, the service we put out, the attention we deliver – it feels good to give others insight into how we do what we do and establish that quality standard."
Locally Ingrained
ZJZ's standard starts with taking "a family approach to hospitality," Bhakta says. He may not work exclusively with family any more, but he is dedicated to a family-like work environment because it creates a more positive culture. It is no secret that happy employees yield happy guests, so Bhakta has structured ZJZ to nurture quality talent to ensure a positive and attentive atmosphere for guests. It is a constant focus for the company.
"That is the toughest thing – when you're smaller, it's easier to create a family atmosphere because you know everyone," he says. "As you grow, it gets more difficult, but we work on it. I treat my managers, administrative staff and regional managers as family – I take the same approach with everyone on my staff, and then they carry it forward to their own staffs. I don't want to make any mistakes in messaging with employees and start taking hard lines. That is how you breed animosity. I want to be more like 'look guys, we have to do more like this, and this is the reason.'"
A key way in which ZJZ invests in its culture is by encouraging community involvement. Bhakta says it is important that his executives are active in the hotels' communities, and that they get their staffs involved in local events, like a fundraising walk for charities. "It's good to all fight for a cause," he says. "It helps to unite people on something. When you're all out walking for a charity, it ties everyone together and helps to cultivate better relationships."
Additionally, Bhakta is the Chairman of the board of directors of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce as well as the Chairman of the Board of the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce; one of ZJZ's hotel's managers is the chair elect for the Convention and Visitor's Bureau of Corpus Christi, Texas; company vice presidents' sits on the local hotel association Board, another is on an economic development board in a different town; and a different vice president is on the board of trustees of a local college. Bhakta notes that even if the organization isn't specifically hotel-related, it is important to be involved.
"We try to keep ourselves ingrained in the area," he says. "There are hotels here that have been around for a long time, but we become known because we get involved in everything and that is good for our business. New legislation may come out and hoteliers come out of the wood work, but where have they been for the past 10 years? If that happens here, legislators come to us first because they know us. We want to set an example for other cities and hoteliers."
After the Storm
ZJZ is constantly growing, Bhakta says, and he is excited to take on projects that are larger in scope than what is has done before. After Hurricane Harvey in August 2017, ZJZ had a lot of rebuilding to do, but it is coming back strongly. ZJZ lost four hotels in the hurricane, and it has two of them back now, one is nearing completion, but one will not be ready until next year.
"Nothing good can come out of something like that, but people can unite together on a common cause," he says. "We were in the midst of growing and changing offices, but we had to get into a stop pattern. The eye of the storm crossed 30 miles from Corpus Christi, and I am the chair of the Chamber of Commerce in nearby Port Aransas. That is a town of 3,500 people that used to have 100,000 tourists on summer weekends. It devastated everyone, half of the businesses had to close, but we've help raise almost $2 million to help the town rebuild as part of the Port Aransas Chamber Foundation.
"It was very trying time for our staff because we had 50 families who were affected," he continues. "That's not just 50 employees – every one of them had a family. Some of them just left the area because what they owned was destroyed, and we put up as many as we could in our hotels for as long as we could. Some moved and are doing quite well now, others are ingrained in our other hotels, others we found jobs for. It wasn't just us – that is something that is difficult for everybody."
But now, ZJZ is ready to "ignite things and move on," according to Bhakta. Training is key to that, he explains, because the industry is changing as Millennials travel more, but staff also has to be responsive to older generations of guests who have been traveling for 20 years and expect things to be a certain way. Some guests want to check in on a kiosk and only deal with the front desk staff when there is an issue. Others want to only deal with the front desk, that makes them the most comfortable. Training, Bhakta says, is critical for ensuring a high level of service across the board.
"You have to get your employees comfortable with all of this, or you will have enormous turnover," he says. "It can be hard to find the right people to execute what the brand or business requires, but we use training to find a happy medium. A lot of good companies do a lot of good things, but we really build with quality. We are keeping our staff to a size where we can manage our properties and not get ahead of ourselves with growth, while staying in tune with the community.
"Our people are such good people, and that makes me proud," he continues. "They give a good impression of our company when they represent us outside of our hotels at places like conferences, family functions and various events. I've heard so many compliments from so many people about my team, and I am very proud of how they represent us."


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Risen 3: Titan Lords available now in North America, soon worldwide
Deep Silver and Piranha Bytes are pleased to announce to the world that Risen 3: Titan Lords is now available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC today in North America. For those of you in Europe and the rest of the world, you will be able to grab the newest RPG on August 15th.
We all know Piranha Bytes from their Gothic series, to which both Gothic and Risen have been met with mixed reactions from critics and gamers alike. Piranha says they are going back to their roots with this installment of into the Risen series with a classic RPG that will "pull the player in to a hand-crafted role-playing world full of rugged charm where every decision changes the course of the story".
To celebrate the release, there is a gameplay video that introduces the three factions in Risen 3 succinctly called the "Factions" video. Check it out below! And if you are Gamescom 2014, you can stop by the Deep Silver booth and play the game.


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"Let the Thunder of Victory Rumble!" (Russian: Гром побе́ды, раздава́йся!, romanized: Grom pobedy, razdavaysya!) was an unofficial Russian national anthem in the late 18th and early 19th century.
The lyrics were written by the premier Russian poet of the time, Gavrila Derzhavin, and the music by composer Osip Kozlovsky, in 1791. The song was written to commemorate the capture of major Ottoman fortress Izmail by the great Russian general Aleksandr Suvorov. This event effectively ended the Seventh Russo-Turkish War.
The tune is a polonaise.
This anthem was eventually replaced by a formal imperial anthem, "God Save the Tsar!", which was adopted in 1833.
Text of the song (excerpt)
|Original Russian
|Modern Russian
|English translation,
by Alexander F. Beck
Громъ побѣды, раздавайся!
Гром победы, раздавайся!
Grom pobedy, razdavaysya!
Triumph's thunder louder, higher!
External links
- Anthem as it sounded in original Polonaise form
- Russian anthems site (you can find recordings of "Grom pobedy" towards the end of the page or listen it here)


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Maureen LYNN Collins ADCRG, TCRG (Co-Owner/Co-Director)
Maureen is a certified Irish Dance adjudicator (ADCRG) & instructor (TCRG) with An Coimisiun in Ireland. She is a member of the IDTANA (Irish Dance Teacher's Association of North America) and the New England, Mid Atlantic and Southern Region Associations. Maureen currently resides in Peapack-Gladstone, NJ with her husband Jonathan & their dogs "Bacca." & "Guinness." She has earned countless titles and accolades in the world of Irish dancing. As a former Riverdance performer, Maureen had the opportunity to dance for the Kennedy family at the Kennedy Arts Center & in front of standing room only audiences at the Broadway Gershwin Theater in Manhattan. Winning several regional & local championships, one of Maureen's greatest personal achievements was winning the North American Irish dancing competition two years in a row. However, her greatest achievements now is watching her students work hard, perform their best & help them achieve their own Irish dancing goals. It is her energy and vision along side her co-directorS, Colleen, Sandra and Maureen that keeps the LOQC Academy moving forward in the world of Irish step dancing.
- ADCRG – Certified Irish Dance Adjudicator
- TCRG – Certified Irish dance instructor
- IDTANA – Mid Atlantic Regional Board Member Treasurer
- Performed with the NY Broadway & the Lee Company Show Riverdance
- Two-time 1st place finisher – North American Irish Dance Championships
- Two-time 1st place finisher Mid Atlantic & Southern Regional Championships
- Placed in the World Irish Dancing Championships in Ireland
- National Foundation for the Advancement of Arts Financial Scholarship
- Produced Dancers who have placed top 3 in the All Irelands, Worlds, British Nationals, Great Britain's, as well as dancers win the All Scotland's, North American Championships & Regional Oireachtas Championships.
- Directed a dance drama that placed 5th at the World Championships.
- 1995 College Degree: BS in Accounting Villanova University
Patrick Quinlivan, TCRG
Patrick began dancing with Rince na h'Eireann (RNE) at the age of 6 years old and has competed with RNE over the course of the last 20 years. In January of 2012 Patrick received his TCRG and is now a full time teacher with LOQC in Tarrytown and Stamford. Over the course of his competitive career Patrick has medaled at the North American Nationals, All Irelands, and World Dancing championships, the most prestigious awards being 4th at the Worlds in 2005 and 3rd at the Nationals in 2010. He has also won the Southern Region Oireachtas eight times since 2002. Patrick currently lives in New York City and is working on obtaining his Ph. D in chemistry at Columbia University. Patrick's love and passion for Irish Dance can be seen every time he steps into the dance studio and enjoys nothing more than to share his talents with the next generation of LOQC dancers.


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Hokkaido Japanese Language Academy offers students the opportunity to study Japanese in a conveniently-located & new facility, while also experiencing extracurricular activities in an area of Japan that boasts delicious food, breathtaking nature and a variety of entertainment. The school is also proud of its closely-knit atmosphere, with students from around the world working together with staff to create a friendly yet productive environment.
This school is of Medium-High Intensity which means that they teach material at a very efficient pace. In general, you can expect to study daily for about 2 hours outside of class, depending on your level. So if you're someone who is serious about Japanese and committed to learning quickly yet still want some free time, this school could be right for you!
We have helped over 7,000 students come to Japan since 2009. Most of our staff have been language students at the exact schools that you are looking at, so we can give you first-hand information on the application process and potential issues.
Our staff are native English speakers, so nothing gets lost in translation. The schools use us to translate cultural and language barriers, so we can make sure your application for the school and visa is perfect.
We are here to tell you all the ins and outs of each school and let you choose which one you think would be the best for you. Your success in Japan is our success.
Students and teachers maintain a happy, involved and respectful attitude at Hokkaido Japanese Language Academy. The staff at this school offers full support to students whether it be about study or daily life. Extra meetings with teachers can be arranged during break times or after class.
Even if you've never studied Japanese before, that's not a problem! You can start from scratch at this school.
Mix and mingle with your fellow students or do some last minute studying in the student lounge.
There will be English-speaking staff available to assist you with any issues that may arise during your time at the school.
From preparing you for interviews to teaching you proper business Japanese, this school provides support for when you're ready to join the Japanese workforce.
The school provides support by posting available part-time jobs in the area and preparing you for the interview.
Students will also have the opportunity to meet and mingle with Japanese Students through various events organised by the school.
Smaller than average class sizes means that each student gets more attention compared to other schools.
The school runs and operates a number of dormitories located within a short distance from the school. These dormitories are a very cheap option for any student on a budget!
Sapporo is the 4th largest city in Japan and is famous for the annual Sapporo Snow Festival, which attracts over 2 million tourists from all over the world. The city is also famous for seafood, ramen, and, of course, Sapporo beer! Being one of Japan's newest cities by Japanese standards it lacks a lot of traditional architecture like Kyoto; however, it more than makes up for it with a ton of things that you can only find in Sapporo! Hokkaido's untamed wilderness and national parks make up the majority of Japan's largest prefecture. Due to its Northern location, you can escape Japan's dreaded muggy summers and rainy season and enjoy a long winter ski season. If you enjoy a modern city in the middle of beautiful untouched nature, Hokkaido's the place to be.
The Academic Advancement Course focuses on preparation for entering higher education in Japan including educational support for the JLPT as well as entrance exams for Japanese universities. You will gain an all-around knowledge of all 4 aspects of learning a new language - reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Course Length
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3 months
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6 - 24 months
School usually starts in the first or second week of the month's term start.
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Course hours per week:20
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The beginner course follows the みんなの日本語初級Ⅰ/Minnano Nihongo Elementary 1 and looks to apply it against everyday situations to help you get settled in Japanese life. The target level for starters is JLPT N5.
Following on from the beginner course the focus moves up towards JLPT N3 and uses the みんなの日本語中級Ⅰ/Minnano Nihongo Chuukyuu 1 textbook as a guide to build on the foundation established at beginner level. Students will become more confident in their usage and be more comfortable conversation.
Finally, the advanced level moves to more complex communication with JLPT N2-N1 level work. The work does not use a specific textbook at this level so that the classes may be adapted to the students specific needs.
Other Course Features
These JLPT classes will prepare you for levels N2 or N1. They will focus on teaching you techniques to pass the test and will focus on the different sections that you will encounter in the test.
This elective class prepares you for the EJU test, which is required for all students aiming to attend university in Japan.
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India has taken a principled stand on CTBT: Krishna1 min read . Updated: 25 Sep 2009, 11:33 AM IST
India has taken a principled stand on CTBT: Krishna
India has taken a principled stand on CTBT: Krishna
United Nations: External affairs minister SM Krishna has said that the country has taken a "principled" stand on the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and there is no scope for change in its position unless a number of other "developments" take place to address the concerns.
This comes after a high-level conference on disarmament on Thursday, addressed by UN general secretary Ban Ki Moon, asked India and eight other countries to ratify the agreement so that it comes into force.
"India has taken a position and we don't see any reason for changing our stand, Krishna said.
"We have taken a principled stand and and so the question of India revisiting it stand depends on a number of other developments that would address our concerns," he added.
Earlier, Moon said that "the CTBT is a fundamental building block for a free world of nuclear weapons".
"By establishing a global norm against testing, the CTBT has made a significant contribution to the world community's efforts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons and to promote nuclear disarmament," he added.