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SOFITEL, the luxury division of French giant Accor Hotels, has inaugurated its Essaouira Mogador resort in Morocco.
The Mogador eco-resort is set in some 600 hectares of forest along 4 kilometers of coast line, boasting a 36-hole Gary Player golf course and a number of exclusive villas, all designed to be eco-friendly thanks to features such as energy-efficient lighting and water recycling systems. It's also home to the massive Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf and Spa, a spectacular resort property which offers 147 rooms and 28 villas with private pools.
Designed to blend in with its natural surroundings, the hotel is built around a huge stone reception area which offers a view over the golf course and out to the ocean, as well as being home to the Tea Lounge and a cocktail bar.
For gastronomes, the hotel offers live cooking shows on the terrace in the Kasbah Cafe or a more formal restaurant Atelier aux Aromes, which serves a blend of French and Moroccan cooking.
Two of the resort's villas have been designed by fashion brand Lacoste and Sofitel has also partnered with Clarins and 5 Mondes to equip the property's 1,300 square meter So SPA.
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According to popular action film news blog Film Combat Syndicate, a highly anticipated Vietnamese martial arts action film has been banned by the Vietnam censorship board! Government censorship at its finest, people.
On Friday morning, global cinema news site TwitchFilm.com wrote..
Cho Lon violated the 'Law of Cinema' when showing scenes of gangsters blatantly set in battle, chaotic fighting with knives, swords, machetes, with blood spilling everywhere … without the interference of government, polices, people or any other social forces.
Recently the producers sent the edited version of Cho Lon, which cut some violent scenes and inserted some appropriate scenes. But it's still not repaired overall, so the Central Board of Film Evaluation of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism shall not issue licenses for Cho Lon.
I'm not entirely surprised at the reaction of some aged censor board members, but more so at the consequences of such censorship in today's "global marketplace". One would think that a film such as this could still bypass the government censorship and find a way to be leaked online.. but the withdrawal of their distribution licenses virtually bans the filmmakers from making any money from such an endeavour. It's very unfortunate to see a project with so much hype, and work put behind it, go to some "storage vault" with other banned films.
Here is the trailer (click on "cc" for English subtitles):
The fight scenes in the trailer look ridiculously good. I am a constant student of the art of movement, and I would have loved to study the coordinator's and performers' creativity in detail.
As someone who's worked, and literally bled (which I'm sure happened on set in this film), for projects that haven't been able to see the light of day..I'm devastated to see this happen to a project which is in its final stages. Jokingly, I suggested that someone should make their own distribution "agency" which would help banned films find an audience.. and perhaps funding of some sort.
QUESTION: How do you feel about government-level censorship, and its global effects? Would you like to find a way to watch films such as this?


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Interface Propagation in Coiled-Coil Macromolecules
Ritwik Raj, Prashant K. Purohit, Paulo E. Arratia
GOAL: Determine the mechanical properties and kinetics of unfolding of coiled-coils.
MOTIVATION: Defects in the mechanics of coiled-coil type filaments, such as, vimentin and desmin, cause diseases like muscular dystrophy and premature ageing.
HYPOTHESIS: Unfolding of coiled-coils proceeds through interface propagation.
RESULTS: A two-state continuum model with propagating interfaces can predict thestructural transitions in DNA as well as myosin coiled-coils.
FUTURE WORK: Model the kinetics using Kramer'srate theory. Predict how protein will unfold in a fluidvelocity gradient produced in a microfluidic device.


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Worst customer service experience in my life!
I was opening moisturiser tubes to smell them ( the correct way up!) when some air pushed a blob of moisturiser out of the bottle and onto the ground. Not wanting to leave it there, I wiped it up with my hand and started rubbing the excess on my arm. A staff member then came round the corner and started accusing me of using the product as a sample that I was not allowed to use it, whilst straightening up everything I had touched. He then called over another staff member with a mop and made me stand on a mop because I ' would trudge it all over the store!' The whole expereince was demeaning and the man was extremeley rude and patronising. The saddness and irony was, I was in there on what was to be my first of weekly visits to buy my groceries. I would have been a regular customer and spent copious amounts, if not for the disgusting way I was treated.
I'm not one to be difficult whatsoever, I was so appalled and saddened by this treatment. Just one word of advice for the staff...always assume positive intent.
I do not reccomend this store at all, sadly.
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Artificial Intelligence Aims to Highlight Your Top-notch Photos
AUSTIN, Texas, June 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The word Artificial Intelligence is increasing. The latest example is Picturesqe, a tool for photographers that uses AI-powered automation to help pick out the best snaps and filter out the dross. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160623/382958 ) Founders of Picturesqe, a machine-learning powered piece of software, are confident that it can select the good photos from your large stack. But unlike similar mobile Apps, Picturesqe is targeted specifically at professional photographers and semi-pros. Features of the application include smart grouping, which automatically groups similar photos based on visual content, intelligent zoom so that you can quickly compare the same spot on multiple shots, and aesthetic ranking. All in all, Picturesqe picks out the best photos for you and culls the duds. Use of the software is…
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Omega Preceptor chapter of Beta Sigma Phi started the new year by meeting at the home of Rosemary Lucas on Jan. 7. There were 10 members to open the meeting by repeating the opening ritual. the question for roll call was 'Other than your children, what do you feel your greatest accomplishment has been?'
Plans were made to host the All Chapters Social at the Vault later in the month. Invitations have been extended to the other three chapters in Cynthiana.
Indian Creek Homemakers
During the 2012 Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) state meeting, Indian Creek homemakers were recognized with a first place award in the Management and Safety area by submitting a suggestion for state consideration in the "It Ought To Be a Law" contest. This area is just one of the many state contests that Harrison County Extension Homemakers find of interest.
THURSDAY, Jan. 10
Harrison County Republican Party monthly meeting will take place on Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Sheriff's Office. All future meetings will take place on the first Thursday of each month.
Northside Council. The Northside Elementary Site Base Council will meet Thursday, Jan. 10 at 3:45 p.m. in the school library. The public is invited to attend.
African violets are often purchased in a blooming state. Then, many of us wonder why they never bloom again.
What have we done, or not done, to turn these dainty flowering plants into something that can only be appreciated for its fuzzy foliage?
Like orchids, African violets are much easier to grow than many of us think.
If you create a favorable growing environment, they should continue to produce blooms year round with an occasional rest period.
Stanley and Mable Courtney will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 19.
The couple will be honored with a reception hosted by their children, Al and Carrie, Stephanie Phillips and grandson Jon Devin. The event will take place at Pleasant Green Baptist Church on Saturday, Jan. 19 from 2-5 p.m. All friends and family are invited. No gifts requested.
• Cloth Basket – Jan. 14, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., deadline Jan. 7. Cost is $5. Location – Harrison County Extension Office.
• Sock and Felt Snowman – Jan. 28, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., deadline Jan. 22. Cost is $2 each. Location – Harrison County Extension Office.
• Quilt Club – Fourth Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m at the Extension Office. If no school, no club meeting.
• Gourd Patch Club – Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. at the Extension Office.
10 years ago . . .
Births announced this week are: Angel Marie Arnett, Dec. 27, daughter of Douglas and Cindy Arnett; Matthew Todd Barton, Jan. 1, son of Joseph and Stacy Barton; Georganna Mae Carpenter, Dec. 30, daughter of Deanna Carter and Shelby Carpenter; Ella Kay Hutchison, July 19, daughter of April and Joseph Glenn Hutchison.
Harrison County among first for family court system. It's a new approach to a great number of cases that affect the family and will be led by Judge David Melcher.
The Women's Club of Harrison County held their meeting at the Cynthiana Christian Church on Dec. 14 with Bonnie Teater, president, presiding.
Violet Williams gave the blessing for lunch and the Spirited Values.
The program Celebrating Christmas was given by Bill Probus and introduced by Virgie Wells. Everyone enjoyed singing Christmas songs while Probus played the piano.
Patricia Williams, guest, was welcomed. There was no business meeting.
No meeting is planned for January. The next meeting will be held Feb. 8.
* Cynthiana Report, 1896 - "Population 5500; Lawyers, 19; Physicians, 13; Distilleries, 4; Churches, 9; Telegraph Companies, 2; Waterworks; Telephone System; Female College; Men's Training School; Graded School; Sewage system is contemplated.
Cynthiana Idol had its beginnings in 2008 at Rohs Opera House. The idea behind Cynthiana Idol was simple: provide a showcase for local singers and ride the popularity of American Idol. It is hard to believe that 2013 will mark the the sixth season of this local show. To celebrate, Rohs Opera House is hosting Cynthiana Idol: Night of Champions on Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
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Weekend Warrior for Sept. 7: Picks for Iroquois, Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf, Arlington-Washington Futurity
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There is a little something for everyone on Saturday's national stakes schedule, including a derby, a bunch of turf races, and a couple of Win and You're In 2-year-old races for the Breeders' Cup.
The Grade 2, $500,000 Super Derby at Louisiana Downs is supported by a raft of undercard stakes. The Grade 2, $250,000 Bowling Green at Belmont Park and the Grade 3, $200,000 Kent at Delaware Park, are the day's two big turf stakes, although there is a trio of $150,000 grass stakes on the opening-day card at Kentucky Downs. Those two Win and You're In Breeders' Cup races are the $150,000 co-features on the evening card at Churchill Downs, the Grade 2 Pocahontas Stakes and the Grade 3 Iroquois Stakes. There is also the Grade 3, $150,000 Arlington-Washington Futurity.
Iroquois Stakes
Rise Up is the lone stakes winner and lone two-time winner in this field, and he now makes his first start for trainer Tom Amoss, who wins with 31 percent of newcomers to his barn. Nevertheless, Rise Up is up against it here. Even though he was much the best last time out in the Mountaineer Juvenile (his second straight decisive victory since adding Lasix), Rise Up is meeting a much, much tougher brand of horse on Saturday.
Ride On Curlin, on the other hand, is very dangerous. Ride On Curlin was impressive both visually and against the clock in his near eight-length, track-record maiden victory at Ellis Park in his most recent appearance. But that outing was almost two months ago. It's also interesting to note that while the runner-up to Ride On Curlin, Union Hall, came back to notch his maiden win at Remington Park in his next start, he did so with a Beyer Figure of only 66, three points lower than what he got for finishing second to Ride On Curlin. It might be nitpicking, but it is enough to question if Ride On Curlin's 91 Beyer for his maiden win is completely solid.
I like Tapiture. Yes, I know Tapiture is a maiden, but he ran well enough finishing second at Saratoga in his only start to win the vast majority of 2-year-old maiden races. Tapiture ran into Strong Mandate in his debut. Strong Mandate improved dramatically with blinkers on that day, and he, of course, came back to win the Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes last Monday by the length of the stretch. In any case, Tapiture gamely chased Strong Mandate all the way, while also finishing three lengths clear of a well-regarded Todd Pletcher-trained juvenile named Rebranded. Tapiture is stretching out to two turns here, but he is bred to handle a route at least this long.
One word about Honorable Judge, who recently won going two turns in his debut at Parx, and who is not without a shot here. Honorable Judge was under the whip on the far turn and at several points through the stretch in that race, so he wasn't nearly as easy a winner as his comment line of "speed to spare" would imply.
The Pocahontas is also a very interesting race. I'm against Elena Strikes, whose third in the Schuylerville last time out looks better on paper than it really was as she just clunked along in a race that totally fell apart in the final quarter. I'm also against Tapiture's stablemate Untapable, because I don't care for the stretch out from 5 1/2 furlongs to 1 1/16 miles off a 2-1/2 month layoff.
I prefer Stonetastic over Milam. Stonetastic was visually impressive winning her recent debut at Monmouth by an enormous margin, and she hails from the barn of Kelly Breen, who has outstanding numbers with 2-year-olds going from sprints to routes, which is what Stonetastic is doing Saturday. According to DRF Formulator, Breen has won with 15 of 33 juveniles making this move over the last five years, and 8 of 16 over the last three years, with a healthy flat-bet profit.
Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf
As is the case with many Kentucky Downs stakes, this one is wide open. There is a good amount of pace lined up, and that would play to the favor of Sisterhood, who is logical, anyway, off three straight respectable performances in graded stakes. But Sisterhood has had a little trouble closing the deal lately, and she won't be that great of a price, so I'm looking elsewhere.
Dame Marie is my play. Dame Marie also comes into this off a series of solid performances, though not all at the class levels Sisterhood is familiar with, and is much improved this year at 4. Her win and narrowly beaten second at Churchill two and three starts back are good enough performances to contend here, and she maintained her form with a decent fourth in the Modesty most recently to Ausus, who came back to be a respectable third in the Grade 1 Beverly D. But what I really like about Dame Marie here is her cut back in distance to a mile after competing in longer events. I think that will make her formidable in the late stages.
Arlington-Washington Futurity
High Roll delivered a decisive maiden victory as the favorite in his only start, and European shipper Captain's Affair has intent written all over him with Mike Smith named to ride. But High Roll has a lot of other early speed to contend with here, and it's anyone's guess how good Captain's Affair really is.
I can't resist Whyruawesome. You really need to see the replay of his debut win. After being bumped from both sides at the start and falling back early, he rallied on the far turn and into the stretch, only to lug in so severely that he could barely be ridden from upper stretch to the wire. Despite all of that, Whyruawesome still got up to win by a half-length (it could have been six or more if he cooperated, and his gallop out looked strong), and remarkably earn a Beyer that is co-tops in this field. Whyruawesome must behave better in this tougher field, but the hope is he will with the experience he gained.


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IUPG – Foundational Intuitions
Interview with Dominique Vermersch
- Professor of public economics and ethics at Agrocampus West
- Former moderator of the community of Emmanuel (2000-2009)
- Current Rector of the Catholic University of the West
Q: In 2008, as Moderator of the Emmanuel Community, you brought IUPG to the baptismal font. Can you explain your intuitions?
Dominique Vermersch: Today, it is important to take note of the double challenge facing the whole academic world. On the one hand, scientific research effort is polarised by economic interest, leading to the risk of alienation of the construction and transmission of knowledge and its limitation to that which is feasible, cost-effective or promising of a financial return. On the other hand, however, the university is called upon to recognise truth as its only authority. It is in the search for truth that the university becomes free and autonomous. Conditioning the exercise of academia to market liberalism alone is to risk the introduction of a fundamental contradiction at the very heart of the academic task and within the intelligence and conscience of man.
Taking note of this double challenge, the IUPG desires to contribute to the academic task, to search for truth in all domains accessible to human reason so as to find the good … and then to freely carry it out.
Q: What does the IUPG offer the academic world? What is its specific vision?
DV: Today, societal challenges call for a search for excellence and also necessitate the formation of our intelligences and consciences in the service of the general interest and the common good. But the articulation of the good and the true presupposes an organic principle of unification of knowledge. For the IUPG, this calls for an examination and testing in the light of reality of the principle of unity given us by the Christian Faith, that is to say of the God who fashioned man in his own image, who revealed Himself to man and who became incarnate in Jesus Christ, the one who is 'the Way, the Truth and the Life'.
Q: Is this vision of the academic mission consistent with the reality of ever greater disciplinary segregation? On the other hand, is there not a risk of a kind of proselytisation which runs contrary to the secularism of the university?
DV: Searching for the truth to accomplish the good specifically refers to the articulation of different disciplines and knowledge. On the other hand, the truth comes in many aspects and cannot be reduced to a single type of knowledge expressed in theoretical form. The reciprocity between the true and the good is thus expressed in the relationship between theory and practice, between awareness and action, between knowledge and power. Through dialogue and service, hospitality and participation in debate, the IUPG hopes to provide a humanly and spiritually concrete contribution to the academic world. And this requires both humility and charity.
Q: If Pierre Goursat was man of culture, he was not an academic. Why then have you chosen him to be the patron of the Institute?
DV: First of all it is important to remember that Pierre Goursat was always sensitive to the dialogue between faith and reason. For example, it was he who distributed the Journal on Scientific Questions in France and this was the first journal to popularise the Big Bang theory. As a film critic, he knew that 'high culture', and academic culture in particular, were essential and that reason should not cut itself off from the culture accessible to the populace at large. This is why, although he himself was not an academic, it is not illogical for him to be the patron of a university institute desirous of becoming a centre of culture for the purposes of research, dialogue and the widest possible dissemination of scientific achievement. This patronage also gives to the most demanding research a sense of a philanthropic enterprise directed towards the common good, i.e. towards people who are not specialised but who have a right to benefit in an authentic fashion from the very best of scientific advances.
Q: What are the IUPG's means of action?
DV: The IUPG is not called to establish new universities but is called to contribute to quality scientific research and to the dissemination of knowledge in the service of the general interest and the common good. In this sense, the IUPG is to contribute to the implementation or the realisation of different projects or actions. This can be seen with in the international conferences whose subjects allow for a dialogue between several disciplines (e.g. the Symposium on Gender in Paris in September 2011).
The IUPG is particularly attentive to the formation of youth. For this reason it assists in the foundation of university colleges as places of fraternal life and formation for students. The IUPG can also provide concrete scientific and financial support to certain academic research carried out by doctoral students.
Each year the IUPG holds Emmanuel academic meetings. These meetings are to be places of exchange, sharing and formation for all those engaged in academia who are anxious to build a consistency between their faith and their academic commitments. In some provinces this annual meeting may be extended by way of monthly meetings.
Q: Who is called to participate in the activities of the IUPG?
DV: The IUPG is an apostolic activity of the Emmanuel Community and it is from it that it receives its mission and resources. In practical terms, a scientific council, appointed by the council of the Community and comprising a dozen or so scholars recognised in their respective fields, guides and defines the IUPG's areas of development. All those who are drawn by the subjects we cover or who are looking for places of dialogue, listening and fraternal life are free to participate in the activities offered by the IUPG.


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Candidates have been nominated for the Whissendine and Ketton by-elections, to be held on July 20.
By-elections are taking place following the resignations of Coun Kevin Thomas (Lib Dem) and Coun Diana MacDuff (Con), who represented Whissendine and Ketton wards respectively.
Four people have been nominated as candidates for election in Whissendine. They are:
l Ian Arnold (Independent)
l Peter Jones (Conservative Party)
l Sue Lammin (Independent)
l Johannah Randall (Liberal Democrats)
Two people have been nominated as candidates for election in Ketton. They are:
l Gordon Brown (Conservative Party)
l Kenneth Siddle (Liberal Democrats)
The polls for both by-elections will take place on July 20 between 7am and 10pm.
The deadline for receiving new applications to register to vote in time for this election is Tuesday, July 4. Guidance on how to register can be found at: www.yourvotematters.co.uk
New applications to vote by post and any requests to cancel or change an existing postal or proxy vote must reach the council's electoral services team by 5pm on July 5 in order to be valid.
New applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies) must be submitted before 5pm on July 12.
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Editor: How did the special monitor concept begin?
Ide : The concept that a court of equity has special powers to direct resources has been around forever. The courts of equity in England used special masters as ancillary resources. Recently in the US, the concept was applied under RICO when courts found themselves dealing with what they perceived to be morally bankrupt organizations that were felt to require post-judgment monitoring to assure the carrying out of the directed remediation.
In the RICO application, the independent monitor was installed only after the court had found the entity guilty. The function of the independent monitor was to act as an adjunct to the court to reconstruct the entity. The independent monitor operated under the supervision of the court not the prosecutor.
Editor: So independent monitors were appointed at that time only where the entity had been convicted and had been determined by a court to be thoroughly corrupt. When did that change?
Ide : The Prudential case appears to be the first case where an independent monitor was appointed pre-judgment. The government and Prudential entered into an agreement whereby Prudential escaped conviction (which could have been its death knell) in exchange for operating under the supervision of a special master who was called an "independent monitor." This was part of the settlement to give assurance to the government that there was ongoing supervision.
When a problem developed at Coopers & Lybrand (which later merged into PricewaterhouseCoopers), an independent monitor was again installed. But, what really changed the dynamic was the aggressive use of monitors with WorldCom and other companies swept up in the post-Enron backlash. Under the new approach, the government entered into agreements to install independent monitors with companies who were threatened with indictment. These monitors were appointed under settlement agreements, not judgments and often without court involvement.
These "deferred prosecution" or "nonprosecution" agreements often provided for independent monitors designated by the prosecutor with no court supervision of the appointment, activities or term of the independent monitor. In a way, the independent monitor became a super board. In one company actions by the independent monitor resulted in the dismissal of the CEO and the General Counsel. This aggressive exercise of governmental power was contrary to time-honored principles of American jurisprudence that conferred the selection of corporate officers on a board elected by the shareholders. With the possibility of a crippling indictment of the corporation hanging over their heads, the duly elected boards have had no option other than to comply with the independent monitor's "recommendation."
The incredible power that resides in the ability of prosecutors to cause indictments must have limits and controls. Neither regulatory agencies nor Congress have set any policy governing the roles and duties of an independent monitor, the process governing their appointment or when they should be utilized.
Editor: Why do you think the function of the independent monitor as it is presently applied is a threat to American principles of corporate governance?
Ide : The core concepts governing regulation of corporations and the role of the courts and judiciary is best articulated by the Delaware corporation law which has become the gold standard for the other states; that is that governance of corporations is best handled by directors selected by the shareholders with a minimum amount of intervention by the courts, prosecutors or other governmental instrumentalities. Policy-wise, vesting the governance of the corporation in independent directors has proven to be most effective way for corporations to operate.
Putting duties on the board and in management to look after the interests of stakeholders, including shareholders and the public, is a much more efficient way to assure returns on investments while still allowing for the protection against wrongdoing. The lack of policy definition of the monitor role has had unintended consequences where monitors at times have been involved with business decisions that were unrelated to the area where remediation was to be overseen.
Editor: What restraints should be placed on independent monitors?
Ide : There should be a policy covering the circumstances where there should be a monitor and defining his or her role. Such a policy should provide that a monitor may be appointed only by a court and only where the court finds that the management and the board is thoroughly corrupt or unable or unwilling to take remedial steps to avoid similar problems from occurring in the future. There might be other situations justifying the use of a monitor. The criteria for utilization should be listed in legislation or in rules published for public comment for adoption under the administrative procedures for the SEC, DOJ, IRS and other relevant agencies that wish authorization to install independent monitors.
Seeking to honor and not override traditional corporate governance law concepts, these policy statements should provide that a monitor may be appointed only where a court determines that such action is necessary because the board and management cannot be trusted to take steps to avoid similar problems from occurring in the future or to conduct necessary remediation. And there should also be continuing court oversight to assure that the role of the monitor is only that of an auditor who would report to the court if in his or judgment particular actions should be required of the board or management. The role of a "monitor," when one needs to be utilized, should be much more akin to one of an auditor. The role should not be active management, but rather working with the board and reporting to the court and the public.
Editor: Is there a proper role for an independent monitor which is consistent with American principles of corporate governance?
Ide : If a company is accused of a crime by virtue of a compliance failure under circumstances where conviction of the crime would have major adverse effects on the ability of the company to carry on its business, the company should be permitted to supply the court with evidence that it has put in place procedures that will prevent the problem from arising in the future. If there is a reasonable probability that this will be done and that remediation will occur, the court might order the company to set up procedures that will prevent the problem from occurring in the future. If the court has reasonable doubt that the company will take this step on its own, it might appoint an independent monitor to audit the company's performance and to report back to the court.


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Vintage 2015
DONA [Latin] The Gift.
VARIETALS: Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre
"Gosh this is a good wine. Exquisitely balanced with a seamless integrated palate that does set this one apart from so many. Like the savoury and slightly grainy mouthfeel, focused tannins and good weighted oak. It all adds up to a super wine that has quality winemaking stamped all over it" 94/100
Ray Jordan TOP 100 REDS – WEST AUSTRALIAN
Tasting Notes
Plums with some cherry & spice.
Soft round palate, with plums, red berries and earthiness.
Vintage 2015
Vintage 2015 came early and we were hand picking the first of our vineyards in the first week of February. The fruit advanced through ripening in late Spring, after a longer than usual flowering period. A cooler January allowed the fruit to hang through the cool phase and build in flavor and ripeness. As soon as the sun warmed up the ground and surrounding air again in early February, the vines built final ripeness and the berries hung ready for picking.
"Gosh this is a good wine. Exquisitely balanced with a seamless integrated palate that does set this one apart from so many. Like the savoury and slightly grainy mouthfeel, focused tannins and good weighted oak. It all adds up to a super wine that has quality winemaking stamped all over it" 94/100 Ray Jordan TOP 100 REDS – WEST AUSTRALIAN
The wine is a grenache shiraz mourvèdre blend. The nose is a fruit shop, an amazing mix of fruit smells, none to me definable. It sits pert at the front of the mouth, the acid straining to start the journey. Once the wine is moving, crisp flavours make their presence known. The wine lingers on the finish. It's an adult's wine and great at the table. 94 points and well worth $27. The Key Report
"Silky-smooth and rounded, this fabulous blend offers terrific fruit intensity, showing lifted aromas of dark plum, spiced cherry and blueberry compote with hints of cocoa and almond on the nose. The palate is juicy and flavoursome, and delivers lovely fruit flavours with subtle savoury complexity, finishing beautifully long and smooth. At its best: now to 2021." 93 Points – Wine Orbit
"The thing i like most about this wine is it's texture and general lightness on the palate. When i say lightness it doesn't mean there is a lack of fruit, tannin or acid but that all parts of the wine work in concert to create a slinky, svelte texture. The nose gives lifted red cherry and gentle spice, with the palate having a plushness of red berry fruits but maintaining a savoury line of tannin and balanced acidity that takes the wine to a finish that is more in the dark fruit spectrum with a touch of charcuterie and spice. At a retail of $28 this is exceptional value. Optimal Drinking 2017 – 2024" 93 Points – Patrick Eckel Winereviewer.com.au
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Ulithorne DONA Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2014
Vintage 2014 was another small vintage for McLaren Vale. The quality of fruit is superb, and somehow a little more restrained and elegant than the 2013 vintage. Summer and Autumn offered long cooler days, which allowed for a longer maturation period and time for the grapes to ripen evenly and for natural acidity to build in line with the Baumé. After the brilliant flavours that the 2013 Grenache brought, the 2014 Grenache has all the restraint and gentleness that holds Grenache through the cellaring time. Shiraz in the vineyard looked and tasted of high quality, with smaller than normal berry sizes adding great fruit flavours from the berries and tannin from the skins. Overall another excellent vintage in McLaren Vale, with lower than average yields.
95 Points – Wine Companion
Ulithorne DONA Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2013
Vintage 2013 in McLaren Vale was brilliant; excellent winter rainfall, healthy flowering and even ripening throughout the spring and warm summer months allowed the fruit on our vines to build flavour and colour in perfect conditions. Summer was mild with cold nights, Vintage started slightly early. The Vineyards experienced a heat wave which increased the ripening rate at 12 Baume then followed by a cool week that helped the grapes to regain normal ripening. Then followed another mini heat wave which caused another jump and the fruit was ready to come in to the winery. Yields were slightly down due to the very dry spring and summer.
Tasting Notes 60% Grenache, 30% Shiraz, 10% Mourvedre. A new wine in the Ulithorne range; it was released May this year as the only wine so far with the new label. This wine allowed the winemaker the opportunity to build philanthropy into her work, as with each bottle purchased, a financial contribution from that purchase is made to a selected charity. This ties in with the Latin root for 'Dona', meaning 'gift'.
Bright lifted fruits of rich cherries and plums. A very textural yet versatile wine, that has the ability to be matched with various foods or to even to enjoy on its own. It is a very pretty wine with a velvety and plush mouth-feel. Mild fine-grain tannins are felt on the mid palate, and has a herbaceous finish filled with rosemary and thyme undertones.
A combination of hand & machine harvesting, depending on the viticulture practices of each of the growers. Cold maceration followed by cool ferments over 10 days to allow lifted fruits & spices notes to remain. Aged separately for 12 months in 100% old French oak barrels. GSM blended & returned to barrel for 3 months for to assist flavor integration & natural lees settling.
"95 Points. A 60%/30/10% blend, cold-soaked and cool-fermented for 10 days, each component separately matured in used French oak for 12 months, then blended and matured for a further 3 months. Rose Kentish's 4 vintages in France shows in this very good wine, with a generous supply of red and black fruits sewn together by exactly measured tannins. 14% alc. Drink 2028" – James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion Magazine, (Oct/ Nov 2014).
"94 Points. Rose Kentish's experience in McLaren Vale and southern France shines in this beautifully varietal, characteristically regional and downright delicious blend. It's an elegant, succulent expression of the raspberries, strawberries and red cherries of grenache, with subtle savoury spice and olive nuances characteristic of McLaren Vale. Tannins are finely textured, providing an air of sophistication to the supple approachability of grenache. Drink: 2014-2017" – Tyson Stelzer, Wine Taste Weekly Edition 157.
"Vibrant Cherry fruit – pretty and pure. Drives with great energy and vitality. Fine tannins in tow. Structure and yet smashable. Wicked." Judges comments, Hot 100 Wines SA for 2014.
"It's yummy and plummy with supporting cherry fruit, a good lick of spice, balanced oak and supple tannins."
Illawarra Mercury, June 2014
"… little beauty that shows without fuss a mass of lovely, warm fruits wafting with fragrant notes of orange and fennel, textured with soft tannins and sticky mouth feel, appealing in its medium bodied drinkability and never straying from its sweet fruited rustic soul." Tony Love, The Advertiser, June 2014
"Four-star/ 92 Points. At 60 per cent of the blend, fragrant, softy, fruity grenache plays the lead role in this lovely red. However, the shiraz component (30 per cent) fills out the palate, while mourvedre adds to the wine's tannic backbone. The overall impression is of a gentle, easy-to-drink red with vibrant, juicy fruit (with a touch of spice) and soft but assertive tannins. Winemaker Rose Kentish worked four vintages in France and says she drew inspiration from southern Rhone Valley blends of these varieties – particularly in letting the fruit talk, and not burdening it with oak flavours."
Chris Shanahan, Canberra Times, July 2014.
"Cherry and fruity, ripe and spicy, light and tasty. Easy to drink, a little cuddly and fleshy but still shows some crisp acidity and a little bite of tannin. Some sour/sweet in the mix too; a nice, refreshing crispness of fruit. It came a little quickly to the tasting table from the wine fridge but felt just right like that. Slurp up!" Mike Bennie, Winefront (June 2014)
"Deliver and push those plush, bright, ripe fruit characters and lifted aromatics. Sounds simple enough but again, Rose is able to work in extra layers of dark fruit and spice complexities to lift the quality versus price ration well above its quite modest price point" Jon Helmer, Surf Coast Times, July 2014.


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The Generac® generator product line, made by Generac Power Systems, Inc., is well known for dependable operation and long lasting reliability. Depending on the application and installation of the generators, choosing just the right system can be a complex decision. It's always a good idea to consult with the advice of a professional, but here are a few of the important things to consider when choosing the right Generac generator for your unique needs.Factor In Power CapabilitiesOne of the very first important considerations when choosing just the right Generac generator for your specific needs is whether or not it will generate sufficient electricity to power everything required. From One Phase 120V for many basic household needs to Three Phase 208V and beyond, it's probably a good idea to step up to a generator that provides the next level of power than you actually require.Assess Portability RequirementsThis is more of a basic consideration, but do realize there's a difference between portable generators and permanently installed backup type generators. Nonetheless, depending on needs, portability is definitely something to consider.Understand Prices Range With PowerWith Generac generator prices covering the range from a couple hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars, price is a major factor in the selection process. Portable generators are usually the least expensive units, followed by permanently installed automatic standby backup power systems. From there, generators designed for robust commercial and industrial applications fill out the higher end of the pricing scale.Consider Generator Sound OutputBecause generators use internal combustion motors typically running at moderate speeds to create electricity, the sound output levels can sometimes be an issue-especially in residential applications where restrictive noise ordinances are in place (along with the desire to be a good neighbor). Fortunately, many generators are designed to operate very quietly. The noise factor is something that should be taken into account.Ensure Sufficient Cooling SystemsGenerac generators are available in both air cooled and liquid cooled models. For lower power generators like portables and smaller residential units, air cooling is sufficient and economical. However, as power requirements increase, more powerful engines require a more powerful liquid cooling system for efficient operation. One additional note here-installation of air cooled systems is usually less complex than installing liquid cooled generators.Choose The Appropriate Fuel TypeWhile there are many factors and advantages that should be part of the decision when choosing a propane (LP) powered generator or a natural gas fueled system, the biggest factor is usually whether or not natural gas is already piped in. Natural gas is supplied by utility companies via their pipeline distribution network, whereas LP is delivered and stored in external tanks.Select Enclosure TypeMany Generac generators are available with either steel or aluminum external enclosures. There is a difference depending on application. While steel is generally more cost-effective in most installations, aluminum is often chosen for its lasting durability and high resistance to corroding.Arranging InstallationIt's important to have a professional install and maintain non-portable generators. Because complex transfer switch electrical systems are part of the installation, expert knowledge is important for safety and correct operation.While choosing the best Generac generator for your unique application can be a complex process, it's always good to know that a properly sized, installed, and maintained generator will offer many reliable years of service.
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Asia has been growing in prominence in many ways over the recent decades, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plays an increasingly important role both in the region and in the global arena. As the official chair of ASEAN in 2013, Brunei Darussalam is on the centre stage, leading discussions and consultations among the ten member nations. To offer insight into and expertise about current perspectives on the global economy, LSE Enterprise was called to structure a customised executive education programme for government officials from across Brunei's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Ministry of Finance, and the Prime Minister's Office.
Concentrating on global issues and debates across a number of areas in international political economy, the programme also took into consideration the specifics of Brunei's current development and the dynamics of its relations with ASEAN members and beyond. It was further tailored to address the important debates of emerging regional structures such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which are shaping the future of economic relations in the region and the interaction with other players across Asia and the Americas.
The programme was organised as a sequence of interactive lectures, game simulations, chaired talks and group presentations across six days, delivered in Bandar Seri Begawan. It covered a vast body of knowledge and expertise across economic and political diplomacy, also touching on strategic management and security dimensions. To link theory with practice, it included seasoned practitioner experts sharing relevant experiences, including Sir Colin Budd, Advisory Board member of LSE IDEAS, and Kenneth Heydon, visiting lecturer on Masters programmes at LSE's Department of International Relations.
Designed specifically for mid-career officials, the programme was very well received both by the participants and organisers in terms of the content covered and how it helped them broaden their understanding of key issues. 'Very informative, resourceful, and educational', was one feedback comment. Another added that the course 'covers a variety of information – understanding what trade, leadership and crisis management are – and makes us think how this could apply to us as a nation and as an international community'. A further view emphasised that the programme helped 'better understand that collective effort is needed for the effective implementation of free trade agreements'.
'Our collaboration with Brunei's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade started last year, before Brunei took over as chair of ASEAN, to provide a training programme which helped prepare for such an important task,' said Yury Bikbaev, director at LSE Enterprise in charge of custom programmes. "It is particularly pleasing to see that it sparked more demand and we are called back to share more insight and expertise."
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Winterberry glows with holiday color. This wreath weathers well indoors and out. For best results, gather winterberry after the first hard frost. The cold weather causes the leaves to drop from the branches, leaving only the brilliant berries. Outdoors, with cool temperatures, winterberry lasts about three months. Inside your home, hang it away from direct light and where it won't be disturbed. It will stay pretty for about a year.
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Seafront Solar Plant Withstands Wind, Wave, Ground Subsidence (page 2)
'Overload' helps PV inverters work at maximum efficiency around noon
Fig. 1: Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding/Mitsui Fudosan Oita Solar Power Plant (source: above courtesy of Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES), below Nikkei BP)
Fig. 2: MES's vast 1.7k2 Oita Works. The mega-solar power plant was constructed in the upper right area. (source: MES)
Fig. 3: A special high voltage power grid running in front of Oita Works (source: Nikkei BP)
Fig. 4: The grid is relayed within the site. (source: Nikkei BP)
Fig. 5: The approximately 2m-high enclosing embankment on the north side that faces the sea was reinforced to keep strong winds from directly hitting the solar panels. (source: Nikkei BP)
Fig. 6: Concrete moldings are built like a curb as the foundation. (source: Nikkei BP)
Fig. 7: In the outer rows, the number of piles to be built like a curb was increased from 2 to 3, as at the bottom left. And transverse piles were added, as at the bottom right, to make the foundations better endure the stronger wind compared with other rows. (source: Nikkei BP)
This is a common method in the building construction and real estate industries. In terms of this scale, the total return on investment is reportedly more efficient with the funds raised through each company's credit as a joint venture rather than structuring project financing.
In project financing, the cash in advance, known as the "upfront fee," the commission paid when a loan is made, is said to reach hundreds of millions of yen. Considering this cash payment in advance, legal and other payments as well as the cost for SPC operation, the return on investment is lowered unless the project financing extends to a quite large scale.
Connection with special high voltage grid within Oita Works
Compared with other areas in Kyushu, where many mega-solar power plants have been constructed, the concentration is exceptionally high in Oita Prefecture. As a result, during grid connection talks, some electric power companies have requested a restricted amount of power connection and cost provision.
At this mega-solar power plant, however, Mitsui said there were few such restrictions. This is because Kyushu Electric Power had established a large-volume grid at a special high voltage (66,000V) for the industrial site aimed at concentrating heavy industries that use a considerable amount of electricity.
Given the special high voltage grid that runs across the site (Fig. 3 & 4) in front of MES Oita Works, the capital investment for grid connection was reportedly no more than about ¥15 million.
When connecting a mega-solar power plant, "power factor control" to prevent the grid voltage from rising is almost always requested in grid connection talks. However, there was no power factor control set at "Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding/Mitsui Fudosan Oita Solar Power Plant."
Attention paid to impact of moisture on amount of power generation
Toko Electrical Construction Co Ltd provided the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services as well as operation and maintenance. Mitsubishi Electric Corp's solar panel and Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corp's (TMEIC) PV inverter were adopted.
A total of 65,058 261W model solar panels (17MW-equivalent), roughly 1.2 times the PV inverters' rated output of 14MW, were installed.
Setting up solar panels with more output than the PV inverters' rated output is a method called "overload." It has the benefit that it can increase the amount of power generated by adding the output of solar panels in consideration of the decline in the amount of power generation due to overall system losses and less sunshine on a cloudy day or in the morning and late afternoon. The method increases uptime rate of PV inverters.
The overload ratio of 1.2x is the typical ratio used at mega-solar power plants that have plenty of room for panels. Considering system losses, the generated power is said to hardly outperform the rated output of PV inverters.
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I am not being conceited but I am a very good looking girl and yet I still get jealous of his female friends.Visitor's Question from a 13-15 year old Female
Ok I love my boyfriend more than anything and I would do anything to keep our relationship healthy and happy. I am not being conceited but I am a very good looking girl and yet I still get jealous of his female friends. He tells me he loves me all the time and I know he does. Our relationship is perfect besides this. I keep thinking that he will leave me fro his ex which he is still friends with or one of his friends. I hate being jealous, how can I realize he loves me and only me?
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National Geographic unveiled the dark side of penguin love last week, and the Internet wasn't ready for it.
During a three-minute video, posted by National Geographic on Twitter Friday, a male penguin finds his "wife" with another male penguin, and is thrust into a brutal battle to win her affections back.
As the narrator explains, the jilted penguin's "strategy is simple: Batter the home wrecker until he leaves."
A fight breaks out when a husband comes home and finds his wife with another penguin. pic.twitter.com/9ejYGcJ5TJ— Nat Geo Channel (@NatGeoChannel) November 4, 2016
A fight breaks out when a husband comes home and finds his wife with another penguin. pic.twitter.com/9ejYGcJ5TJ— Nat Geo Channel (@NatGeoChannel) November 4, 2016
The penguins beat each other with their flippers, which contain solid bone, unlike other birds, and can be used "like baseball bats," during combat.
The husband and the homewrecker back away from each other and call for the female penguin to choose the winner. She heartbreakingly chooses the homewrecker and the pair waddle back into their burrow.
With little left to lose, the husband follows the pair back to what was his home and begins a bloody pecking battle with the homewrecker.
At the end of the attack, the female penguin chooses her new love interest again, and the original male penguin is left "defeated and humiliated."
"She's got no time for losers," the narrator explains.
On Twitter, many were disturbed by the bloody display.
What about when you told us that penguins mate for life? Or was that just until something better comes along?
National geographic ruined penguins for me🙁 https://t.co/N40pm5HkG6— maya megat (@mayamegat) November 7, 2016
National Geographic: "Penguins have one life partner forever"
Penguins: pic.twitter.com/Ln8Uw89ynv— Yoshiro Yakuza🌸 (@McFrankoSA) November 5, 2016
So penguins, National Geographic's truest narrative of love, can CHEAT?! That's it I'm done I'm out. pic.twitter.com/FBGFAHHuRI— Jenna Bruwer (@jennabruwer) November 5, 2016
So, everyone cheats?
Even penguins aren't faithful 😢😭#NationalGeographic #brokenheart 💔— Kendall Ofcarcik (@kendallofcarcik) November 6, 2016
😂 even penguins can't be loyal.. thank you National Geographic 😂 pic.twitter.com/cnMWiw1MEs— Isaac Luna (@Una_Luna_) November 7, 2016
This is why I don't want to be in a relationship #penguins #nationalgeographic#foreveralone https://t.co/36mDP8Dr3J— EJI (@EJlogic) November 5, 2016
How do we know the female penguin actually cheated? #CantFaceTheTruth
I don't know what's more childish the fight or National Geographic just starting rumors these penguins are cheating without even knowing— daniel ashton (@DVMFE) November 7, 2016
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BE A NEW MEMBER COORDINATOR The BSA has announced a new position! The New Member Coordinator volunteer opportunity was created after listening to parents who are currently serving in their units. The position can be filled by more than one person which appeals to many adults who are currently participating in our programs with their child. To learn more check out the information found on the Marketing and Membership Hub at Scouting Wire. Training for the position can be found at the BSA Learn Center on My.Scouting.Org.
Why is our recruiting focus on Cub Scouts?
- In 2011 93% of Boy Scouts began their journey as Cub Scouts
- In 2016 83.4% of our Eagle Scouts began as Cub Scouts
How do we know that being part of the Boy Scout program really works when talking about positive character development? Because we prove it. Check out the 2015 from Tuft's University study that tracked youth involved in Scouts along with those who are not involved. A summary of the results can be found here.
Check out the Marketing and Membership Hub. A great resource with recruiting tools, resources and materials to help build and strengthen your unit. Find out how to use social media to get your message out. Review recent case studies on recruiting techniques used in other parts of the country and how what they found can help you!
Inside information to share about Boy Scouts
- Facts About Scouting
- Famous Boy Scouts
- Eagle Scouts: Merit Beyond the Badge
- Boy Scout Statistics from the Statistic Brain Research Institute
We all believe that being involved with Boy Scouts helps build a better boy and now there is proof of character development. Check out the study released in 2015 from Tuft's University that tracks youth involved in Scouts along with those who are not involved. A summary of the results can be found here.
Get to know the families in your community: MILLENNIALS
Millennials, or Generation Y, is a term used to describe those who reached adulthood around the year 2000 or after. To attract Millennials and their families to the Scouting program we need to understand their needs, desires and outlook on life. Millennials are looking for a long term commitment to a program that is well-organized and easily fits into their lifestyle. We are that program.
Here is some information on Millennials to help with communication:
- The Marketing Toolbox on the National Site: "Millennials & Why They're Important to the BSA"
- Welcoming Millennial Moms to Cub Scouting click here
- Recruiting Millennial Parents: What We Know and What We Can Do pdf click here
- Wikipedia: Millennials
- The Washington Post: "Eight Things Millennials Want and Don't Want"
- Survey: Most Millennials Find News Via Social Media
- Network for Good: The Millennial Playbook
Experience-Oriented Scouting: Create membership growth and retention by enhancing programs and services for members that lead to life-changing experiences young people can't get anywhere else. Millennials like to try things out before they commit. Invite new families to join in activities and outings that your unit has already planned. Follow up the following week and invite them back for another activity and a chance to register!
Always, always, always encourage the boys to #BringAFriend along!
A 2013 survey of 1600 families found that more than half of parents agree with the statement: "The BSA offers life changing experiences you can't get anywhere else."
The top two reasons families told us they join Scouting: BeAScout UnitPin Management
- Confidence and character building
- Scouting encourages leadership and exposes kids to a broad range of hobbies and skills
EVERYONE is responsible for building our membership base. The number one reason given why families do not join is because no one asked. Ask a family to join today!
"A company's most valuable customers are customers who are both excellent buyers and marketers." - Harvard Business Review
A strong unit will attract families. A strong unit has a plan and involves everyone. Here are some tools to help a unit get started on being the best they can be:
- Unit plan: Cub Scouts Dream Big
- New Member Coordinator
- 2017 Chief Seattle Market Analysis
- pdf Update PIN on BeAScout and activate online application
- Educate yourself:
- Ignite Your Membership workshops
- Program and Training Conference classes
- Fall Cub Scout Recruiting workshop
- District Executive
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Looking for Celebi either for dex entry or permanent. can offer almost all pokemon apart from the ones i am looking for
See below if any pokemon interest you
Looking for Celebi either for dex entry or permanent. can offer almost all pokemon apart from the ones i am looking for
See below if any pokemon interest you
White 2 FC: 4643 0594 0970
Looking for these pokemon:
Can offer these shinys:
Legendary willing to trade:
can trade all the rest of the pokemon apart from the ones i'm looking for
I want the 2003 japanese event celebi or the 2006 Taiwanese celebi. I can offer darkrai, shaymin, mew arceus, genesect, keldeo, melloeta, jirachi, other events and many shinies. My black fc is 2581 4667 9274. Pm me for offers dont reply here.
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I want a LEGIT Japanese Ageto celebi. Can be any nature, or cloned, though mild, modest, timid or naive preferred. Can trade loads; check my tradethread in my signature.
My ingame pokemon Y name is Child and I am no longer interested in trading safaris. On pokemon sun I am Cloud. Shiny value - 3223 Y - 2328 Sapphire - 0181 Ruby 3065 - Sun
Shiny pokemon I've successfully chained to date: Platinum 92 Pokemon Y 3 Alpha Sapphire 7 Grand total 108 MM Pokemon 6 Soft reset shinies 19 Sos chain on Sun 5My 100th chained shiny is plusle with wish!
Looking for a legit UT timid celebi please. PM me so I can make you an offer.
hi i am seeking for a special celebi i would give a level 100 deoxy, arceus or tell the one you want and i see if i have it.
answer me by PM if you are interest.
Looking for a celebi, any generation or wifi event, can trade almost everything. pm me with negotiations
In need of any form/gen:
I have almost every pokemon in the pokedex and every other non event legendary - can do two for one of the above and can offer:
2x Raikou
2x entei
2x suicune
2x cobalion
2x terrakion
2x shiny gyarados
1x heatran
1x ho-oh
1x lugia
1x giratina
1x zygarde
2x moltres
1x zapdos
1x articuno
1x uxie
1x registeel
1x cresselia
1x regirock
1x regigigas
3x mewtwo
Jamie - 3093 8499 7770
looking for any celebi. pm me with what u are looking for. also have a few dwf pokes.
And yes, I am a lady
Looking for:
Shiny pokemon I don't already have
List coming soon
PokeDex completed
Mmmmmm, Pokemon flavoured victory
I have all starters. Can give Pokerus!
Just pm me for request.
I can now clone anything without a ribbon
Legendaries/Fossils for trade:
Shiny Pokemon: Over 100 and counting pm me
Friend code: for Black 2: 2323 7480 1968
Friend code: for White 2: 0648 7446 2712
I am usually available to trade after 4pm est
Hi i am looking for a celebi, for trade i have a ho-oh, arceus, lugia, groudon, or a deoxy, or tell me wich pokemon you want for a celebi?
if you cant do a trade please help me to get celebi in my dex.
looking for celebi for the dex just let me know if you can help
3DS Friend code: 1392-4485-7424
Friend Safari: Grass type- Oddish, Ivysaur, Quiladin
Looking for one just for dex entry. Pm if interested
White 1 friend code:2451-4090-5544
White 1 team:
White 2 friend code:5243-9879-2326
White 2 team:
I have a WIN2011 Celebi for entry or a trade for another event.
Cobalion's back after spamming Swords Dance behind his Substitute for 3 turns! hypehypehypehypehype
Shiny want list: (Adamant, reasonable IVs, nameable), (Modest/Timid, nameable), (Nameable), (Adamant, nameable)
Shiny trade list: (GameStop event shiny, Naughty), (Hasty, Japan name), (Timid), (Modest, sadly), (Relaxed)
PM me for IVs, level, etc.
Looking to trade a Celebi for an Arceus, Darkrai, or Genesect.
Hit me up if interested.
Looking to trade a timid Celebi (10th Anniversary) for a Genesect.
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Looking for Timid UT Celebi with speed IV of 31. Can offer SPRING2013 Meloetta or others. PM me and lets discuss!
Pokemon White 2 FC:
LF Celebi.
As long as its UT and legit, I don't care what nature or event.
I can offer:
Movie12 Meloetta UT
Thundurus/Tornadus/Landorus UT
Oblivia Deoxys (not leveled, but does have some xp gained)
Johto Ruins Giratina/Palkia UT
Dream World Dialga UT
You can probably pick one of the common legendaries such as the 3 birds / 3 dogs / 3 regis etc.. I think I don't have a spare regice/suicine but the rest are good for spares..
You may have ONE pokemon from the list, in some cases such as the tornadus trio, you may have 2 but is for me to decide out of the pokemon you pick if you can.
Please would like a Celebi soon, its the last legendary that I have to rely on others for before the new game comes out <3 thanks
Looking for: Mew (Any), Shaymin (Any), Cresselia (Any), Zekrom (Any), Keldeo (Any), Genesect (Any).
Offering: Coballion, Heatran, Regigigas, Giratina, Azelf, Raikou, Mesprit, Moltres, Articuno, Zapdos, Entei, Lugia, Suicine, Deoxys, Rayquaza
Suicine, Raikou, Entei, Rayquaza all available in shiny form (Rayquaza shiny has been trained).
Most aren't event pokemon (except Deoxys/Shinies). If you offer me shiny pokemon you can take multiple of those offered.
Hey, I'm looking for a Celebi to complete my Pokedex. I'll be happy to return it straight away. Anyone out there willing to help me out?
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Hey, I'm looking for a celebi to complete my pokedex, can anyone help me? I will be happy to return it afterwards .
Life is what you make it!!
EDIT: Trade completed! =D
Seeking LEGIT Celebi, shiny or otherwise, level and nature etc. unimportant.
I have all UT:
Shiny SUM2013 Dialga, willing to SR for specific nature
Plasma Deoxys x2
Dream World (level 5 or 10):
Dialga x2
Giratina X2
Also have others, PM me if interested.
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"I evolved my Chikorita today, can you Bayleef it?"
Trade complete
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Looking for Non-Kalos legends for Dex only.
Looking for a legit UT celebi preferably calm/timid/modest with good ivs. Willing to trade events/shinies. I have deoxys/dialga/palkia events i can soft reset for natures/ivs if you want as well as other events and many shinies. PM me. thanks
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pokemon in my safari: riolu, pancham, machoke
Have Ut jap celebi looking for english one or another event pokemon that I dont have, bust be legit uncloned and english
Edit: got it
Last edited by pikkichu; 16th September 2013 at 2:59 PM.
#teamchespin #teamfennekin
I have the event jirachi that is not shiny it and is not a wish maker looking for shinies
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Looking for a legit Mew & Celebi (both modest or timid)
I have:
3 Unclaimed Shiny Dialga's
3 unclaimed Shiny Palkia's
2 unclaimed Plasma Deoxys
Edit: done.
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99% of players whine about bad luck like prepubescent school girls. If you're one of those 99%, who just love to BlTCH, put this in your signature.
I am looking for a shiny adamant good IVs Beldum. I will trade multiple legendaries and/or shinies for it.
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I admit there have been moments when I just want to let go. We've all had those moments. A desire to abandon all societal norms and and lash out against that which we hate, imposing our will upon the universe for no other reason than
that we can. Law and order keeps our more primitive desires in check, but what if there were no such constraints? Would we band together to overcome, trying desperately to hold onto what we once knew or we fall into savagery, tearing each other apart simply because we wish to?
Far Cry 3 assumes the latter. It
thrusts you into the head of Jason Brody, a sheltered twenty-something trying to find his friends after their vacation goes horribly wrong. After escaping from a group of modern day pirates, Far Cry 3 follows Jason's change from a privileged youth to a savage killer. As he explores the island and comes across it's inhabitants, what begins as a simple rescue turns into a dark revenge tale which shows how easily you can lose yourself.
Insanity is the running theme of the game, and one that publisher Ubisoft has been sure to push with it's marketing. Everyone you meet on the island has
some form of personality disorder. From a drug-addled British expatriate doctor, to a paranoid jingoistic CIA agent, to the woefully underused Vaas, not a single character that has lived on the island isn't somewhat touched in the head. Exposure to psychedelics throughout the game twist your sense of reality, pushing the boundaries of what might be real or imagined. Even the loading screens between each act in the game try to keep true to the theme with Rorschach tests flickering across and the occasional Alice in Wonderland quote opening each act.
Why am I not in the game more?! WHY?!
Unfortunately,the one place insanity doesn't show up often is in game play. The intro does a great job of establishing that Jason is just a normal guy. He's not Rambo, he's never fired a gun, and you can tell he is clearly terrified. The problem is that after the intro, all of that goes away suddenly. While cut scenes might show his initial hesitation at taking a life to becoming obsessed with killing the insane Vaas and his equally violent boss Hoyt, I found no difference in the way Jason controls from beginning to end. While the story clearly sets up that he is out of his element, once you have entered
the world you are able to shoot each weapon like you have been doing it your whole life. There is a clever skill-leveling system in place but I found none of the skills really impacted game play much. Yes,you can reload faster, run a bit further and chain kills together like a pro but I feel that something could have been done to make the transition between John Q. Public and John McClane a bit more fluid.
The island itself is a beautiful open world, however a word of warning, like most Crytek engine games on the PC if you want to run it at the maximum settings you will need a higher range rig than
most people have. That said, the game looks stunningly beautiful even when not maxed out and is a treat to look at as you run around. There are several side missions to undertake in between the story if you need a distraction. Far Cry 3 does nothing new, but you do get all of your sandbox game staples like timed races, collectable items, assassination missions, and several mini-games such as knife-throwing and poker. The more recent hunting mechanic found in games such a Red Dead Redemption and Assassins Creed 3 even makes an appearance here. While all of these do get tedious after a while, there is decent variety to keep you entertained, even if only for a little while.
Completionists will have plenty to look forward to.
Once you are finished with Jason's story, you can delve into Far Cry 3's cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes. The Co-op mode takes place six months before the events in the single player campaign. You and three other players take control of a group of misfits looking to track down the man who tried to sell you into slavery. While interesting in premise, the execution is flawed. The freedom found is the single player is restricted to a more traditional FPS style with a linear "get from A-to-B" mindset and an occasional choice between paths thrown in. Competitive feels a lot like most current online shooters, using the Call of Duty style of leveling up to unlock guns and attachments. Overall, both modes feel tacked on and are more than likely a result of the unfortunate trend of publishers demanding all their games have some form of multiplayer these days. While the level editor is robust and has a lot of promise for someone willing to take the time to learn it, I don't foresee anything great coming from it.
Missteps aside, Far Cry 3 is a fantastic game. Exploring every nook and cranny of the island will take you days to complete and if you're a fan of the standard open world fare, you will find plenty to keep you busy beyond the eight to ten hour story. The facial animations and voice work of everyone in the game is excellent and special consideration should be give to Michael Mando for his portrayal of Vaas. Every scene with him is memorable and it's a shame he doesn't get as much screen time as the marketing will lead you to believe. It might not be a huge blockbuster or rewrite the book on first person shooters, but Far Cry 3 is an entertaining game that doesn't quite go far enough with its premise. If you find yourself bored over the next few weeks, check it out. It's insanely good.


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Diet Coke, Propel, and yes, Skittles.
Brach's sugar free cinnamon hard candies
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