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Making Money on Twitter, Facebook and MySpace!
The question for most Internet Marketers is should you be making money on Social Sites like Twitter, Facebook and MySpace? These are the top three most used sites although other sites like Linkedin, YouTube, Pownce, Yahoo, Delicious and Friendster to name a few have their following as well.
With these Social Sites acting as a Cyber Worldwide meeting place, the question for all network marketers is how and should I try to monetize my use of these sites? Often, if you are a member of these site you will see posts advertising their business opportunity or product disguised cleverly at times and very obvious at other times. These are usually the persons you don't quite understand the Psychology of the prospective customer or recruits that they are targeting.
It has become apparent to many Top Producing Internet Marketers that a lot of money should, can and will be made on these sites. The question that is giving many marketers problems is how to monetize these sites without being perceived as the proverbial used car salesman trying to sell anything to everyone in site! The truth of this matter is that the majority of the subscribers to these sites are doing exactly that.
There are some, a small number of individuals who have learned the secrete techniques of making money on Twitter and Facebook and Likedin. MySpace has become more of a Social Site for individuals who wish to share their own brand of interests and points of view, A Place where they feel they can be themselves with total anonymity. Many experienced Internet Marketers do not try to Market on MySpace.
The Technique that works on Social Sites to make money is to Network. Networking means building a relationship with those who share the same interests and want to achieve the same things as you do. This takes time to develop just like any new relationship. The foundation for any successful relationship is Trust, Honesty, Communication and Bringing Value to the relationship.
There is a basic truth in Network Marketing and Direct Sales. That truth is People buy from People! They, you prospective buyer or recruit must feel that they can trust you. They must feel that you can bring Value to there lives and help them to get what they want. They want to be sure that you will be honest with them and not tell them anything just to get on their good side so you can use them. This is all accomplished by communicating with them on a continual basis and giving value to the relationship.
To often the marketer forgets that no one likes to be sold or pressured every time they see you or hear from you. Always having something to sell them. They forget the psychology of why people buy and join. They forget to put themselves into the shoes of these people they are trying so hard to sell or recruit. This method may get some results, but the fact of the matter is, overall they will do poorly.
When you network, you build relationships that should last a lifetime. If you take the time and help others to succeed by connecting them with others that can help them succeed and don't worry what's in it for you, then you can start to build value into the relationship. If you can teach or share knowledge that will help them and not try and sell them the information, you will build trust and loyalty. If you don't try to sell them every time they see or hear from you then they will begin to really like you. If you can share moments about yourself, your family or that trip you just took, you are developing friendship. This is the art of Networking.
Making money on the Social Sites like Twitter, Facebook and others is not only a Smart Marketing Campaign, it is also the best way to make life long friends and develop a massive network. A network that will allow you to succeed in many ares of Internet Marketing the rest of your life.
What is Reseller Hosting?
To have a website, you need web space on a server. A web host provides this space so you are the proud owner of active online real estate. But what is reseller hosting and how can it mean profits for you?
As an online entrepreneur, you realize Internet businesses are constantly opening, growing and changing. A resellers is a person who sells web space on someone else's server. In essence, you are a middle person. With so many people creating websites, there are serious profits to be made with reseller hosting.
You simply create your own website to offer web hosting services. Clients can get a domain name and start websites on your hosting service. You are not responsible for maintaining servers because you are reselling web hosting services. As a reseller, you appreciate profits without having to deal with the detailed technical issues.
Hosting resellers can sign up as an enom reseller to receive domain registrations at a discounted price. You can then offer domain registrations to your own customers through a master billing system or by creating your own domain registration turnkey website.
So how can you begin your own reseller hosting business? Here is a simple guide to get started:
– Select an easy-to-use platform and control panel for your hosting accounts.
– Choose a reliable web hosting company with outstanding support for your reseller account.
– Set up your own hosting plan and determine the prices you want to charge based on services you offer and the prices charged by the competition.
– Create a business website with a navigable design featuring your new web hosting enterprise.
– Make sure your website is ready for business with a merchant account, payment gateway and SSL certificate for complete security.
– Set up customer service options such as a help desk.
– Set up a billing system.
– Create a welcome email that will be sent to all new web hosting clients to confirm their user name and password along with a confirmation of the plan details.
– Advertise your new reseller hosting business so you can make profits.
The reseller hosting business is one of the hottest, most profitable industries on the Internet today.
Internet Marketing and Making Money Online With Google AdSense
What is the importance of the Internet marketing? In the last few years Internet marketing has developed at a very fast pace. Every one is using their computer in every situation possible. Even if they are at work, or in their homes, the computers and the connection with the Internet became the main way to communicate and to get informed. There are online news- magazines, socialization sites and many others. You can promote your business through the Internet with the help of your blog, or other websites.
You can even do that through mail. It is the best way to interact with your clients and build strong business relationships with them. Beside that it may be the most comfortable way to do marketing and the most effective. And if you take in consideration the costs of this way of marketing, the Internet marketing can be considered the most inexpensive way to promote your businesses.
The results of this type of marketing are showing up much faster, and you can reach clients all over the world with the help of the Internet. You are not limited by anything. And now, after we made a brief description of what Internet marketing can mean for our business, we can start talking about the second topic of this article which is how to make money with AdSense. What is this exactly? Its called Google AdSense to earn money you can post different ads on your websites and when someone clicks on the ads you earn money.
Nothing can be earned without work The very first thing you must assure yourself, is that your website has enough visitors meaning traffic the more traffic the more earnings from Google AdSense you must promote your website in all the best ways possible. You should place the Google ads so they can not be ignored by visitors. Not everyone that is visiting your website will be tempted to click the ads. Place the ads on site in such positions so the visitors will be tempted in clicking the ads. Above are just some of the ideas you should know about when making money Online with Google AdSense.
How Much Does an Amber Cost?
The price of amber is determined by the different life forms which are found in the stone. Intact insects, plants, flowers etc will increase the value of amber and these stones will be highly priced. Typically, an amber necklace with say, a trapped dragonfly, will have a high price and will enjoy a heavy demand in the market.
The prices of these gems can vary depending upon the clarity, color, polish and size of the piece. The prices mentioned in this article are in general for gems of fairly good color and good clarity. Opaque pieces of amber can usually be bought quite cheap – for as much as $0.10 to $1 for a carat or less. For pieces around an inch in size and with insect inclusions, the prices can range from $50 to $60. An average stone of a good size and with inclusions would cost around $195.
Good wholesale quality beads can also be purchased for as low as $15. Shapeless and uneven pieces without any fossil inclusions ranging from 1 to 1.5 inches in size and weighing around 10 to 12 carats would cost anywhere between $30 to $40. Polished beads without any inclusions of about 1 centimeter usually cost from $1 to $2 per carat.
Many a times, this gem is heated to give it an old or aged look. These pieces usually cost less compared to a similar piece having the original color.
Amber pieces with unusual flora and fauna are a collector's item. Fossils in this gem always increase its value and beauty. A pendant with inclusions is guaranteed to get a good price in the market. A carved ring is also very highly priced in the market.
A significant difference in the price of the amber is made depending on the period from which the amber originates from. The older the gemstone, the higher is its price. However, it is not easy to identify the age of the stone. Most gemological laboratories also do not often certify amber gemstones. The process of finding out the age of the amber stone involves identifying the inclusions present in the stone and estimating the period in which it existed.
There is an interesting piece of news about a piece of Dominican amber with inclusions. Recently, such a piece with a large lizard trapped inside it was sold for $ 75000. This figure cannot really give us a hint of how high a price this gemstone can fetch.
In fact, the amount of history associated with amber jewelry would only serve to increase its market value. Similarly, antique jewelry or a pendant with insect is very highly valued in the market.
There are frequent attempts made in the market to sell amber 'simulants' as genuine amber. Simulants of this gem include ambroid, copal resin, kauri gum, dammar, celluloid and plastic. These simulants would normally cost a fraction of what a real stone costs.
Thus, we can see that the price of this gemstone mostly depends upon factors such as age, inclusions, quality and size.
History And Background Of Betta Fish
Historically speaking, Betta Fish are said to have gotten their name from an ancient clan of Asian warriors called the "Bettah." They were given these warriors' names because about 150 years ago people enjoyed participating in a popular sport that involved the fighting of two of these warrior fish. (In fact, the sport was so popular that it was regulated – and taxed – by the King of Siam!)
One interesting note about Betta fish fighting is that, unlike cock or dog fighting in the west, at Siamese fighting fish tournaments, the actual fight was more to test the bravery of the fish, rather than a fight to see how much damage would be inflicted, or a death match.
Spectators bet on how long a particular fish would fight, and which one would give up first. (In fact, most fish would only fight once or twice, and then live out the remainder of their lives being pampered and used for breeding.)
Natural Habitat
A Betta fish's natural habitat is in shallow, tropical water. This is because they need to be able to surface frequently, in order to breathe air. They can be found in nature in rice paddies, drainage ditches, slow moving streams and fresh water ponds. Betta fish have even been known thrive in large puddles! Their natural food source is insects and mosquito larvae.
How Breeding Began
According to historical accounts, a close friend of the King of Siam, Dr. Theodore Cantor received a pair of breeding Bettas from the king in 1840. The doctor bred them and studied them for several years, and then wrote a scientific paper about them, giving them a Latin name of "Macropodus Pugnax." However, shortly after his paper was published, Dr. Cantor discovered that a species by that name already existed, and so the fish were renamed "Betta Splendens."
Several breeding pairs of Bettas where sent to Germany in 1896 and then in 1910, Mr. Frank Locke of San Francisco California imported several Bettas to the U.S.A.
One of the fish that he received had unusual red fins – and he excitedly thought he had discovered a new species, and named it "Betta Cambodia." In reality, he had one of the first of the Betta splendens that had naturally developed new colors and characteristics through breeding.
Since that time, breeders have been able to develop Bettas with all of the vibrant coloring and varied fin shapes that we find today. Betta breeding has become a profitable and ongoing passion for many people today, many of whom started with just one or two Bettas in a small aquarium.
Scott Pilgrim Review
In the past few years the Hollywood interest in comic book films has continued to crescendo with huge critical and financial successes such as the Spiderman, Iron Man, and Batman franchises. Aside from being overly saturated by testosterone, such hits have lined summers with blockbuster after blockbuster by sticking to a generic story telling structure of origin stories and world threatening conflict to provide enough action to coerce the adrenaline to come out and frolic. But top tier names are only so plentiful, so the surge in comic book popularity led to various graphic novels getting translations to the silver screen in the form of Watchmen, Sin City, and most recently Kick-Ass. These films focus heavily on action, but the visual flourishes in these films are much more prominent and distinctly separate them form the larger hyped films. So when a director whose claim to fame is his astounding ability to deftly blend genres tackles a film that asks him to combine the entertainment of high action sequences with the charm of a niche graphic novel when I reach a killscreen am I going to want to press continue?
Edgar Wright's follow up to Hot Fuzz details the life of titular protagonist Scott Pilgrim as he literally fights for the love of Ramona Flowers whilst seeking success with his band Sex Bob-Omb. So, naturally, the film is an action film, correct? Well, not exactly. Edgar Wright makes comedies, and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is stuffed to the brim with more big laughs and subtle touches than I have had the pleasure of seeing since Superbad. But the film, it's certainly not a comedy, as the central relationship is far too much of a driving force. So essentially Scott Pilgrim is a video game meets a graphic novel makes love to a comedy spawns a romance and genetically engineers an action film, donning a musical thong. So I can naturally expect this film to have tonal inconsistencies, but Wright avoids this incredibly common pitfall by keeping the film moving at such a rapid pace, and really packing each and every frame with such a completely realized vision that it never has time to stray from the mood set from the opening Universal logo.
What I notice in this film, and even in Wright's former films, is exactly how much care is placed in every shot. Each use of pixelation, each blur, every censor, all the logos and the outfits, they all establish the world so perfectly. The visual aesthetic works wonderfully with the editing and other visual flairs of the film which include segments that play out at graphic novels and other forms of visual media. But what stands out the most on a visual level is the jaw dropping fight sequences. Each one plays out so differently and allows Wright to showcase a range of film making techniques and styles that synthesize action with comedy, even meshing with music when the script calls for more flashy fights. The more time I have to sit with these sequences and really consider how visually intensive the scenes are, while still maintaining a delightfully charming low budget look, the more I admire the film.
And of course there's the soundtrack. Anchored by Beck and Broken Social Scene serving a stand ins for Sex Bob-Omb and Crash and the Boys, respectively, the variety of sounds are an absolute delight while still feeling natural and unforced in the context of the film. But not only do the songs serve the overall tone of the film, they also enhance the action and comedy. Rarely have songs ever felt so integrally tied to a film that is not a musical. I suppose the easy comparison to make is to the score in I Am Love; despite the shift in intensity and purpose, the film is elevated incredibly by the use of a very specific type of music employed in a simply masterful manner. But beyond the soundtrack is the film's score, a string of wonderful compositions littered with signature video game sounds that play lightly in the background of many scenes. These effects create such a wonderfully engulfing mood that I found myself completely sucked in every moment.
However, despite my gushing so far the film is certainly not without its flaws. While the film runs at a neat, and incredibly quick, two hours, I did get the feeling that a complete story is not entirely present. Now I am aware that the film is based on pre-existing source material, so I was able to fill in a few of the holes, but even with this background knowledge I did not find myself incredibly invested in all of the plot lines. Wright juggles so many characters that I was not surprised to see some catch the short end of the stick. The Kim character is treated as such a removed character that one of the emotional pay offs does not work much at all. Perhaps having her not be important is meant to show the distance between her and Scott, which does add up but still does not make the plot nearly as satisfying as many of the other threads running throughout the film. The movie needs room to breathe, to completely bring life to all of these characters, and to better reinforce the intensity of the central romance. These aspects are not the strongest, but one of the strengths in O'Malley's series of graphic novels is in the ability to insert quietly beautiful meditations on love amidst the action, and the film does capture the occasionally sickeningly, yet always infectious, feelings of human connection near perfectly.
Another aspect of the comic that is captured in the film, and can stand alone without reading any of the graphic novels, is the character of Scott Pilgrim. Scott is meant to be sympathetic, but we are also asked to realize that Scott is both ignorant to the world around him, making him kind of a self centered dick. Cera brings this sense to the character wonderfully, combined of course with Wright's inventive way of conveying to the audience how exactly Scott's mind if working. As a viewer I do not always condone Scott's actions, but I can understand them, and the commentary on the illogical human mind is wonderfully woven in to the film, as well as the idea of a society that promotes such behavior. Of course these qualities all rely on the right type of delivery and Michael Cera further cements his status as the best comedic actor of all time by perfectly delivering Scott's lines while still conveying his disconnect with his environment. For much of the film Cera does remain in his comfort zone, and the film does really benefit from him doing so, but he does also have big scenes in the action sequences and he further proves his ability to be legitimate 'actor,' depending on one's definition of the art form. Scott is not the drastic change that the Dillinger character is in Youth in Revolt, but not only is he in top form in this film, his ability to work with the fight choreography, both on the ass kicking and ass kicked ends, is simply stunning and further sells what are likely the most enjoyable action sequences I have ever seen.
The film's diverse cast also boasts a ton of other talented actors, but the one that practically steals the show is Kieran Culkin. He impressed me in Lymelife, though I was certainly not prepared for simply how excellent he would be in the role of Wallace Wells, Scott's roommate. He floats through scenes with such poise and precision, delivering his dialogue with such sincerity and charm. His performance is truly a sight to behold. Jason Schwartzman is also excellent doing Jason Schwartzman, and actually all members of the League of Evil Exes play their character uniquely and wonderfully. A few of the secondary characters in particular were a huge hit with my audience as well. The females in the film are enjoyable as well, but very few are given very much to do. I wish that more time could have been spent with Envy Adams, not only because Brie Larson is mighty pretty but also because her The Clash at Demonhead performance contains one of the best tracks in the film, and the sequence between her and Scott is even more emotionally resonant. The stand out of the females is found in the form of Ellen Wong as Knives Chau, a heartbreakingly impressionable Scott super fan girl who exists as a wonderfully satirical spin on Caucasian perspective. Many of the supporting characters play one note roles, but each and every one plays that note pitch perfect.
Coming out of the film I was unsure of exactly how much value I found in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, but as I started writing about the film I not only learned that I enjoyed the film far more than I had initially imagined, but the film is also considerably more admirable than I had realized. The startlingly inventive construction and editing are enough to make Wright's latest film a truly uniquely enjoyable experience, but the film's ability to capture such raw moments of beauty in a minefield of laughs cements Wright's status as one of my favorite filmmakers, despite the abysmal Shaun of the Dead, and – finally – left me completely satisfied after seeing a comedy…as much as the label is applicable. At its worst Scott Pilgrim is a masterclass of filmmaking, but this film exists, on practically every level, as a film constructed for me to love. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is imaginative, inventive, and a film that truly exists as a representation of the time which spawned it while still holding enough timeless qualities to make it one of the year's finest.
Cider Making Process
Cider for me is the best alcoholic beverage, from when I was sipping a shared bottle of white lightning in the local park (we've all done it) to enjoying a cold one at the pub during the summer months it always has had the same refreshing, relaxing and rejuvenating effect. My appreciation of this beverage has lasted year after year, so this article will hope to enlighten you just a bit more on what is cider, how cider is produced, and what is is the best cider. I hope it's useful.
Cider is a renowned drink throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland; it comes in a range of forms from the traditional dry cider to the sweet cider, which allows it to be enjoyed by a whole range of individuals.
Most apples grown are suitable for cider making, though in a region like Kent cider-makers prefer to use a mixture of eating and cider apples or just cider apples if you are in the West Country.
On collection of these apples they are immediately grounded down in to what is known as a pomace or pommage. This process back in the day would of been undertaken at cider mills by hand or using either water or horse power. These days most cider presses are electrical, with the whole process looking to ensure the pomace is only exposed to air for a limited amount of time.
After this the all important fermentation process takes place, this is done at a temperature of 4-16 degrees C, which is low for most fermentations but is beneficial to cider at this temperature. Before the fermentation process consumes all the sugar, the cider is moved to a new vat, leaving dead yeast cells and any other undesirable materials at the bottom of the old vat.
Finally the last stage of fermentation creates a small amount of carbonation, which can be enhanced by adding some extra sugar. After a three month fermentation period the cider is ready to drink, but it is commonplace to leave it in vats for up to two years.
They are then removed from the vats and bottled. In some larger-scale cider production they have ciders produced from different varieties of apple, which in this case the cider may be blended to accord with market taste. When the cider is bottled usually some extra sugar is added for sparkle. Cider bottles are normally used but some home brewers use beer bottles, which work well and are inexpensive.
The West- Country is known as a leading cider producing region and one of the best (in my opinion). The majority of ciders in this part of the United Kingdom are known as Scrumpy which is a local term for small or withered apple. They are over 25 Cider produces in Somerset and then following is Cornwall who is another big Cider county for the West Country.
In Cornwall there is a range of traditional ciders such as the previous mentioned Scrumpy Cider which is a strong cyder that can be bought medium dry and medium sweet at 7.4% alcohol volume.
Recently a new Cider has started becoming popular across the UK. The beverage that I speak of is the Cornish Rattler. This cider was originally only available in draught format, but after requests from numerous customers they have now bottled it. Made to be different in taste and appearance, this cloudy Cornish cyder is 6% ABV and sparkling. It was voted Best Bottled Cider at ciderfestivals.co.uk 2008. If I was to recommend you try any Cider it would be the Cornish Rattler, I feel its taste retains the original Cider taste but then adds certain delicate sweetness which is not sickly and compliments the original cider taste well.
So with Rattler now available in your local retailers I would recommend you go and check it out, if you like cider you won't be disappointed.
Doctor Who: The Card Game, Card Game Review
Doctor Who holds the Guinness record for the longest-running science fiction television show in the world, airing from 1963 till today. For those unfamiliar with the show (really inexcusable I might say!!) Doctor Who (or The Doctor) is a humanoid alien, a Time Lord, whose planet has been destroyed and is travelling through space and time with a time machine called TARDIS, exploring the universe and helping the helpless. TARDIS looks like a blue British police box, a common sight in Britain during the 60s when the show first appeared. Through the years, it has become a trademark of the show. Doctor Who has faced many enemies through the course of the show, the oldest and most significant ones being the Daleks, an alien race whose sole purpose is to destroy all beings inferior to them. Martin Wallace, a well-known independent board game designer from U.K., undertook the challenging task of recreating the atmosphere of the show in a rather simple card game. Let's see how the game measures up to its theme and how appealing it is in general as a card game.
Game Overview
Although I am a huge sci-fi fan, I've seen very little of the renowned show. However as I sat down to play this game I had in my mind the general concept of "The Doctor", his time-travelling machine and the atmosphere that the game should have. In my point of view, the fact that I'm not a hardcore fan of the game neither totally ignorant of the theme, makes me more suitable to write an objective review of the game. Let's go through the basics of the game for starters:
In Doctor Who: The Card Game, players take the role of Doctor Who and his companions, trying to defend locations from various enemies but they also take the role of the "bad" guys, by sending enemies to attack other players' locations. During each of their turns, players will have the opportunity to perform a number of actions, which involve playing cards. There are four different types of cards in the game:
- Locations. Players will have to fight for the control of their own locations as well as their opponents'. Each location is worth a number of victory points at the end of the game.
- Defenders. Defenders will be used to defend a player's locations. There are actually 4 defenders, all based on the Doctor Who TV-series, each one with their own defense strength: The Doctor, Amy Pond, Rory and River Song
- Enemies. Players send enemies to their opponents locations, trying to gain control of them. The enemies are well known races and monsters from the Doctor Who universe like The Daleks, Cybemen, the Sontarans and Davros. Each enemy has a different attack value.
- Support cards. These are allies, special gadgets or events that will help a player or hinder his opponents.
At the beginning of the game, each player must pick a color and get 10 counters of the appropriate colour (5 DALEKS and 5 TARDIS). Daleks are used to indicate that we have placed an attacking enemy at an opponents' location, whereas TARDIS are used to show that we have successfully defended a location of our own. Each player also gains a starting location which is chosen randomly. The player having the highest value starting location becomes the first player. All cards are shuffled in a face-down pile and 5 cards are dealt to each player except the player sitting to the right of the first player, who receives only two cards. There are also thirty time tokens in the game, which are set by the side of the draw deck.
Each player, during his turn, may play as many actions he wants, limited only by the fact that at the end of his turn he must give to the player on his right 3 cards. Extra cards may be bought during a player's turn using time counters, that can be gained with a number of ways. Available actions a player may do during his turn are:
- play a location card in front of him. He receives a number of time counters as indicated on the card
- play one or more defenders on a location owned by him. The defender cards are played face-down on a location, leaving part of it uncovered so as the value of the location is not hidden. You cannot play two or more of the same Defender card on a given location
- play an enemy card on an opponents' location. In contrast to defenders, in general, only one enemy may be placed on each opponents' location (exceptions do exist). The enemy card is placed face down near the location under attack and the attacking player puts a DALEK counter on the location under attack
- play a support card
- discard one or two cards to gain a time counter for each card discarded
- buy cards by paying five time counters for each one
- put one or more cards in the reserve. Players may put up to 2 cards in the reserve (face down in front of them) in order to use them in a later round. The size of the reserve may increase using certain support cards
There is no cost for playing any of the cards a player owns and players can perform any number of the above actions. A certain action can be performed more than once. At any case, the active player must end up with 3 cards which he must give to the player on their right. At the end of a player's turn, he draws 2 cards from the supply and puts them in his hand. After the first player, play continues clockwise as usual.
The most interesting point in the game is combat, which occurs whenever a defender and an enemy card have been played at a given location. All defender and enemy cards are then revealed and their strength is compared. If the defender's total strength is equal to or greater than the attacker's, the defender wins. All attackers and defenders are discarded and the defending player puts a TARDIS counter on the location card to indicate that it is under the Doctor's control. If the enemy wins, all defenders are discarded and the attacker must discard one or more enemy cards with total strength less or equal to the total strength of the defender.
The game ends when a player has all of his DALEK or TARDIS counters in play or when the Game End card is revealed (it is initially put on top of the 20 last cards of the draw deck). In the first case, the game ends immediately, while in the second one an "End Game" period starts, during which players continue to take turns but are obliged to take a single action and they don't draw cards at the end of their turn. They don't pass cards to the player on their right either of course. This period ends when a player cannot perform an action. Then all players count the victory points on their locations that are not under attack plus the enemy locations they have their DALEK counters on. The player with the most victory points is the winner.
The game's components are cards and tokens. The tokens are standard cardboard ones with nothing special to be comment on. The cards however deserve a special mention as they are all beautifully illustrated with much attention to detail. The colors used in the illustrations carry the feel of the game and all pictures are of high detail. All cards enhance the theme of the game and the artwork is so awesome that truly captures the eye and sets a
Usually one has not many expectations regarding gameplay when it comes to such "small" games. And when I say "small" I mean having few components and a short duration, usually called "filler" games. It is truly a big accomplishment when a game designer manages to produce a game of enough complexity and depth that can appeal to hardcore gamers out of so little material, while also keeping the mechanics simple enough for more casual gamers. From this aspect I find Doctor Who: The Card Game a rare gem that deserves a place in everyone's game library, no matter if he is a Doctor Who fan or not or if he is a casual or hardcore gamer. The game starts aggressively right from the start, when everyone's put down his starting location. The concept of playing cards for free, that means without having to pay a cost as it is usually done in most drafting games, gives a refreshing tone to the gameplay and allows players to develop their strategy with more freedom.
Choices are hard in every round as during each turn players have 5 cards in hand but must hand out to the player on their right, 3 of them. That is the core of the gameplay and the mechanic that gives the game a strategic aspect and depth that you will all appreciate. Which cards should you play and which should you pass? The idea of having a reserve is also interesting and adds to the depth, giving you the opportunity to set your game up the way you want in future turns. Another aspect of the game that I liked is the way conflicts are resolved. Enemies and defenders are placed blindly and are revealed only when both are present on a given location. Very clever idea that maintains a feel of suspense, as you never really know if you have won a location until the conflict is resolved. It feels that Martin Wallace has hit the nail on the head with this one, reminding us how talented he truly is! 9/10
Learning Curve
Despite the many interesting mechanics of the game, rules are kept simple as they should be for a game of this category. The 12-page rulebook can be read within about 10 minutes (in reality the rules are only 9 pages and there a lot of pictures too). At first the mechanics of the game may seem a bit strange but after playing your first game, you will have it all figured out. 7/10
The game's theme is supported in every way in the game. From the intuitive TARDIS and DALEK counters to the characters used as Defenders and Enemies and the support cards. The locations all reflect the theme of the game, some set on earth and others on alien planets. Characters from the most recent episodes of the famous TV show are used as the defenders, while the biggest enemies of the doctor have been chosen to serve as the enemies in the game. Support cards feature objects used by the Doctor throughout the years along with special characters and events that boost the thematic character of the game. During my first play, I constantly felt being a part of the Doctor Who universe, I was completely drawn to it. The only thing that felt a bit strange is the fact that you are playing with the "good" guys in general but when you send enemies to opponents' locations, you take the role of the "bad" guys. That feels a bit strange, disorients you and takes back some of the immersion. I think it would be better if roles were more distinct but that would probably lead to a whole new game. The fact remains that after playing for the first time, it really made me want to catch up with the TV show, maybe try to find some of the older episodes too. 9/10
Doctor Who: The Card Game has enough depth and strategy that will ensure that you will have the desire to play it at any given time. It could surely act not only as a filler game but as the main game at the table, with consecutive plays. It's that addictive! 8/10
I really had a lot of fun, playing Doctor Who. There is enough player interaction through attacking your opponents locations and defending your own from attacks and there is a lot of suspense too as you wonder what enemies / defenders your opponents have placed on locations. Every aspect of the game seems to contribute to the fun factor, from the intuitive drafting mechanic to the illustrations on the cards and the feel of the theme. Time will pass fast, with this game, as you constantly have hard choices to make, endless unknown enemies to fight and control of the various locations will change many times during the game. Pure fun if you ask me! 8/10
- A Doctor Who game
- Excellent support of the theme
- Simple rules
- Awesome artwork
- Gameplay with depth and strategy
- It feels strange to play both as the Doctor and his enemies
Recommended for: Everyone including hardcore "Doctor Who" fans (Whovians)!
Creative Ways to Say "Thank You"
Thanksgiving Day comes once a year in the U.S., but every day there are people in our lives who deserve our thanks. Sometimes a simple "Thank you" is appropriate. At other times, it is more thoughtful to be creative in expressing appreciation. It's just good business.
Here are some suggestions for thanking people at work, at home, and in the community.
1. When you say "Thank you" tell the person specifically what it is you appreciate and why you appreciate it. "Thank you for going to the Post Office for me. It saved me a lot of time."
2. Send an e-mail note. When I sent a thank you note to my staff in the Pentagon, the energy level shot up.
3. Send a hand-written thank you note. These are noteworthy because so few of us take time to write and mail them.
4. Place an unexpected phone call just to say "Thank you." Connecting verbally adds warmth to your appreciation even if you reach voice mail.
5. Present a small certificate. Half-page certificates take up less space if displayed and are as meaningful as full sized certificates. They tend to draw attention because they are different.
6. Give a single flower from your garden, flowerpot, or florist, with a verbal "Thank you" or a note.
7. Put a candy bar or piece of fruit on the desk of the person to be thanked, with or without a note. (Be sure the person is not on vacation!)
8. Bake some cookies. This is especially effective when men bake and present a few cookies in thanksgiving.
9. Say something nice about the recipient of your thanks to someone else when the person you appreciate can overhear you. This is especially powerful in a business setting.
10. For special occasions, present a US flag that has flown over the Capitol. It is a unique , reasonably priced item which few people own. A certificate of authenticity is provided in honor of any special occasion you designate. Call your congressman's office and ask for it. If you don't have a local contact, call 202 224-3121 and ask for your congressman or congresswoman by name. When you reach that person's office, ask to purchase a flag. They'll know what to do!


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- Looking at MLB's bunt numbers Page GitHub
- Most expensive pitch of 2015 Page GitHub
- Looking at Major League Baseball Draft through Wins Above Replacement Page GitHub
- MLB On Base Percentages Page GitHub
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- 2012 Red Sox win-loss Page GitHub
- All-time Red Sox vs Yankees record Page GitHub
- Not data visualization, but a website: BaseballHackDay.com GitHub
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The Bergesen Foundation supports The Arctic Challenge and Drink Water
Is it possible to create an action sports event without support from large energy drink companies? Organizers for The Arctic Challenge were forced to ask that question this year as they prepared for Norway's 14th annual iconic snowboard contest this March. Determined to take a stand in an industry saturated in sugary beverages, organizers looked to other avenues for sponsorship support. The Bergesen Foundation, one of Norway's largest private philanthropic organizations, stepped up to donate $180,000 USD enabling a groundbreaking partnership between The Arctic Challenge and the Drink Water brand.
Energy drink companies have been investing large amounts of money in action sports for years, spending heavily to market unhealthy products to young consumers around the world. Similarly, finding willing sponsors capable of financing large events has grown increasingly difficult.
- It's sad if top level sports only can be financed by promoting obesity and diabetes, says Terje Haakonsen, founder and owner of The Arctic Challenge.
With the contribution by The Bergesen Foundation, Drink Water stands as the main partner of The Arctic Challenge 2013. The event will turn into a promotion machine for a healthy message: Drink Water – from the tap.
Drink Water (wedrinkwater.com) was established by American snowboarders Bryan Fox and Austin Smith in reaction to the overwhelming energy drink marketing domination throughout action sports. The company exists as a branded initiative and donates a percentage of proceeds to organizations combating the global water crisis, as nearly one billion people lack access to clean water.
- Growing up in California, Terje Haakonsen was a role model for us, both as a legendary snowboarder, and as an outspoken advocate for staying true to the sport. Drink Water was created by Bryan and Austin based on just those principles. We are honored to work with Terje and The Arctic Challenge, and humbled by the Bergesen Foundation's generous support for the cause, says Stephen Fox of Drink Water.
The Bergesen Foundation has been supporting environmental and organic projects at The Arctic Challenge for years. This time they are pivotal in making the event happen.
- We are surprised to see that Norwegian companies don't support Terje Haakonsen's healthy values. It would be easy for him to finance his event buy giving up his principles. We hope more organizations will follow and support his important work for snowboarding and youth in general, says Jan-Fredrik Wilhelmsen, chairman of the Bergesen Foundation.
- Words cant describe how grateful we are for the support from Bergesen Foundation. Not only do they make The Arctic Challenge happen, but they do it for the right reasons. Combining this with helping Drink Water, just makes it perfect, says Terje Haakonsen.
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Jericho, N.Y.-based Weight Watchers International Inc. and Newburyport, Mass.-based Greencore USA, a leading international manufacturer of convenience foods which produces fresh prepared meals under the Weight Watchers brand launch Weight Watchers Fresh Meals and Deli Salads, the first mainstream, portion-controlled, chilled prepared meals and salads available at retail in the U.S., and feature Weight Watchers PointsPlus values.
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- Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Roast Turkey with Cranberry Stuffing topped with seasoned turkey gravy
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- Coleslaw with Fresh Carrots and Onions.
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1. Kelly
2. 17/female/Pennsylvania
3. I was a boy scout once. All right, technically I was only an honorary boy scout because I went to boy scout camp, but 'honorary boy scout' doesn't sound nearly as intriguing as 'boy scout'. Not that 'boy scout' sounds all that intriguing to begin with, but... um...
4. In my freshman year of high school, I made a new friend who introduced me to anime and manga. She bought me the first two volumes of Chobits for my birthday, and after that I joined the fledgling anime club at my school.
Hey all,
Name's Sarah from Illinois. I'm 22 and a chick.
Studying physical geography and water resource management, and I'm allergic to wheat...
Got into anime in junior high with Ranma 1/2 and Sailor Moon...I got more into it because it was taboo at my school (private Christian place), and I have been addicted ever since!
Wow, seriously... I spend about 8-12+ hours in front of my comp a day and I still find that utterly sad that people argue in that fashion =\
Play some damn Counter-Strike or something.
1) mega_kakon
2) 27/m/jamaica
3) love anime, video games, fantasy novels.
i'm gonna be a manga-ka! (and i can understand the language of chickens)
my older sister started watching it, cause her friend from china told her about it, then my brother started watching DBZ, and like all good girls i liked Sailor moon and pokemon. Then, one night, when we were up late, i saw inuyasha for the first time. my life was never the same.
New manga! Please read and Review! http://redtea-chan.deviantart.com/
HI im 19/female/South Carolina
Love to watch anime and draw anime pictures
and play games
i could just eat all them guys up ^^
1. Anjanette
2. 21/f/California
3. I go to Disneyland AT LEAST once a month.
4. I was into comics, so once I started reading manga... I came across one I was so interested in, I had to see the anime series. That series was Utena! <3 As for video games, Um. Well, I have two older brothers, so I was exposed to video gaming at a very young age. I used to enjoy watching, until the first time I got my hands on the controller.
Need to find a new series to watch...
1. Helli
3.you know, smoke and some stuff.. *arg* , can't give it up
4.I've started with cartoons like, I don't think you know them , Space cats ,Astro Dinos and of course Simpsons.. Then later i've started watching Sailor Moon like many girls did it and Pokemon ,of course. But some friend showed me Scrapped Princess and i liked it very much. She showed me this site too and I watched in 3 days all bleach parts and it was great . I'm going to watch full metal alchimist now and its great too. Yes, i think animes are better than cartoons, it could be because i growed older :P. I have an older brother too, so that i had begun playing pc games when i was very young and I'm still playing. Now, there is no time for playing because i have to watch some animes
1. Donovan
2. 20 yrs. old
3. male.
4. Savannah, Georgia
5. My hobbies are riding bikes, drawing anime, as well as american cartoons, I also made like three comics( 2 incomplete, 1 revising).I also like to watch anime and hentai if the mood is right.
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22yrs. old / M / FRANCE !!!!!!!!!!!!
I love crunchyroolllllzzzzz hahaha
Hobbies?? watch anime, draw anime, video game (no, i'm not a geek ^^) and YEAH FULL CONTACT FIGHTING SPORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have nothin to say so have a good day everyone!!!!!!!!!!
1. Ken
2. 21/m/washington state
3. I am Japanese? ;o
4. Um...I was kind of raised on this stuff... Perhaps you could technically say that Doraemon was my first anime...that's from when I was like 3 years old so... yeah >_>;;
Games...first game(s) ever: Legend of Zelda & Secret of Mana. Playing with my next door neighbor...when we were like grade school... again, I could argue that I was raised on this stuff...
1. Paul
2. 27/male/Washington or (undefined/wishing to have/any place)
3. I qualify for both I have been tested to the 23rd variable for short term memory
4. anime: watching my first one,
music: choir classes
videos: parents had alot and I loved to watch then
games: akari warrior and finding the secret code and sending it in to the magazines up up down down left right left right A B Select Start
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can call me tian if don't know how to say it.
2. 16 / f / Singapore
3. I do not know? but the question in rather interesting.
4. I love cartoons since young coz of Pink Panter and goes not to animation after watching card capture sakura coz channel 8 only anime when googles was introduced. Vedio games was like 7 year-old all because of my brother!!!! he influence me and that Dance dance Revolution haha games and anime rocks
1. Raghuvir
2. 18/M/Geneva, NY
3. Psychotic physicist jazz guitarist
4. My cousin got me hooked to miyazaki, and I've been wanting to watch some other anime ever since.
konichiwa everyone >^.^<
1 Xianthra but i'll listen to Xia aswell
2 im 24 / female / netherlands ( europe)
3 i'm loyal to friends and family and i never give up ( my friends keep saying i'm to much like all those anime hero's lol)
4 online gaming : Final fantasy XI im a mithra with the same name and i kick ass
anime love it all of it :)
my favorite anime has to be Inuyasha ( sesshoumaru drool ) and bleach at
this mom lol
i also like drawing anime and i'm writhing my own adventure with the characters of Inuyasha and a couple of my own
well talk to you later
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Thank you for all the well wishes on Monday's post. I busted out a great tempo run yesterday morning that made me feel human again and like I was training for a marathon. It's funny how one week of low mileage and easy runs makes you forget that.
Remember last month I said I would be doing my favorite Eats From The Week on Wednesday? Well, here we are one month later and this is my first follow up. How did that happen?
Last week was a total fog mentally and food wise. Nothing sounded good but ice cream, salty chips and carbs, carbs, carbs. I gave in to those feelings but I also tried to be sensible. It's all about balance, right? Although last week was slightly more imbalanced in the other direction. 😉
Feed a cold, starve a fever. Isn't that the saying?
- My favorite way to use the last bit of almond butter – OIAJ!
- Hot Nutty Nuggets (wow, that sounds really bad) I found the generic version of Grape Nuts is actually better for you with no weird ingredients
- Frozen berries, banana, almond milk and chia seeds blended in a food processor makes for a pseudo frozen yogurt.
- Tuna fish w/ mashed avocado and edamame – Quick lunch that tastes great together.
- Spinach salad w/ strawberries is almost too pretty to eat (almost).
- Veggie stir fry w/ edamame and sesame seeds. I was on an edamame kick last week.
- American Flatbread Frozen Pizza came in handy when cooking was the last thing I wanted to do. So good!
- Black bean, pineapple and corn salad with quinoa. One of those meals where I just throw whatever sounds good together.
- Salmon w/ spinach & artichoke pesto and roasted Brussels Sprouts. The pesto is from a jar (can't remember the name). I had bought it for a veggie lasagna but it didn't really taste all that good in it. However it rocked our socks off on the salmon. Will definitely be making this again!
Sweets Yums!
- Stonewall Kitchen knows how to indulge. OMG was this stuff good by the spoonful or on ice cream. Yum!
- Cherry almond granola bars.
- Baked Banana Coconut Doughnuts. I was going to make bread since it was National Banana Bread Day last week but L requested doughnuts.
- Roasted sweet potato, cinnamon and the last of NuttZo. So sad to see the jar go but this combo was outstanding.
- More baking…Pumpkin Raisin Oat Cookies (recipe coming soon) for the kiddos. I like to bake with them every so often. It's messy but worth it.
- Unreal Candy. Have you guys heard of this? No artificial ingredients. No hydrogenated oils. No corn syrup. No preservatives. No GMOs. What it is? Really, really good! Like eat the whole bag good.
Thank God I'm feeling better and have woke up from my sweets/carb coma. I had my fill and am over it. Time to return to our regularly scheduled program. 🙂
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Expressive form: Drawing
This artwork represents us separating from nature into a new, constructed world. In this modern era we have changed the face of the world in such a way it can be viewed as having two different aspects: natural and manufactured. The large tear between the islands represents our human evolution away from nature into this contrasting world of metal and concrete buildings, frames and pipes shrouded in smoke. The trees and shrubs contained in the greenhouse domes show that we still need to hang on to nature to provide oxygen and resources for survival.
Influencing artists: Keith Thompson, Kev Crossley, Jason Cheeseman-Meyer
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Not in San Francisco for the Web 2.0 Summit? Snoozed through the first day's proceedings?
We were sitting up front with a zoom lens, so we have you covered. Click through for highlights from the first day, including:
- Twitter CEO Evan Williams
- A never-before-seen healthcare gadget from GE
- What it looks like when a cable company CEO gets billing support questions at a tech conference
- The Westin's surf and turf dinner
- Former HP boss Carly Fiorina soft-launching her political career


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Breast Cancer Awareness
Heroic mother battled her fears to the very end
A trip to South Africa, Broadway musicals, baking sessions, chocolate truffles — and whatever else made her little girl giggle — were the priorities. For Meredith Israel Thomas, making plans to be with her 5-year-old was a fight against time; a test of quality vs. quantity.
After she was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago, Thomas did everything in her power to buy more time with her "princess," Niomi. I watched her journey on Facebook.
The trouble with cancer is that it can start in the breast, then spread to the bones and other organs. Thomas' pancreas began to give up this year. But she didn't.
"Finally at peace," her husband Gary Thomas wrote in her blog hours after she died at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center late Friday night at 39.
"We were all with her holding her hands and telling her how much we loved her as she fought so hard for her last few breaths. ... She died with dignity and grace, as she had lived her life."
When Meredith lived in Miami, she loved going to the beach with Niomi. After her diagnosis, there was a sense of urgency that propelled her to create as many memorable moments with her family as she could.
The days of working at RCA Records and artists like Kings of Leon and The Dave Matthews Band were soon behind her.
Cancer patients — even during times when everything seems all right — have to learn to live with the fear of impending doom. All it takes is for a tumor to appear to be growing inside you to spark havoc. For some of us, hearing the word "remission" could take years. And even after you hear it, the word has a reputation for being unreliable.
I recently found that a small mass in my armpit had grown. It took seconds for me to drown in the quicksand of speculation. And then the fear was paralyzing.
When I told my friend Christine Zahralban that I had noticed the dime-sized irregular mass, she asked when my appointment was. I told her it was in a week.
"What? That is too long of a wait. They need to see you now," Zahralban said. "Do not waste time. Give me a moment. I will call you in 10 minutes."
She hung up and jumped into action. I was with my surgical oncologist, Dr. Robert DerHagopian at Baptist Hospital, the next day. He asked me to raise my arm. His fingers were his eyes. He didn't think it was cancer, he said.
"The antibiotics should reduce the swelling. We will check up with you in 10 days," DerHagopian said.
A panicky voice in my head screamed: "And if it doesn't?" DerHagopian read my mind: "We can have surgery to remove it next year."
More immediately, surgery to remove the port through which I had been fed nutrients and drugs was done Monday morning at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
After treatment, my list of fears has grown. Some are irrational fears — like not wanting to work out in a gym, because there are terrible skin infections and bacteria. And then there are the rational fears, like never being able to be a mother. The list is long.
When Meredith was in my shoes, she gave cancer the middle finger and went on with her life. In Facebook and in her CaringBridge blog, Meredith showed us that her love for Niomi and her husband Gary were bigger than her fears.
I have had to rely on friends to cope. During the past year, Michael Maryanoff, a non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patient, has become one of my best friends.
When he doesn't poke fun at my fears, he tries to reason with them.
"Trust the experts. You didn' t go to medical school."
"Fear of what? Just make your doctor's appointment already."
"Cancer is not necessarily a death sentence. A car can run you over tomorrow. Stop thinking about that."
Meredith focused on preparing for the end. She got all of her Christmas and Hanukkah shopping done in November.
In her writing, the former publicist displayed great courage. Her husband referred to her last days as "epic" and "inspirational."
"The sweats have caused the pain patches to not work, and the reason I'm bloated is the pancreas ... I miss my baby," Meredith said Dec. 16.
Following her journey taught me that enduring "the end" is possible. I will do my best to enjoy today.
"Here's to feeling good," she wrote Nov. 11. "Knock on wood that it continues."
Meredith, wherever you are: Thank you. Today I am less scared because of you.


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LETTER- Cry me a river
Thanks to Lisa Provence for raising the matter of the proposed destruction of the Woolen Mills dam [News, "Dam demo: Breach at Woolen mills good for shad," March 23]. What I wanted to say was that the breadth of the river provides protection for the nesting sites of mallards, wood ducks, Canada (not Canadian) geese, and that there is more nesting activity along this area than on any other section of river.
The Rivanna Conservation Society report estimates 5,000 yards of silt lie behind the dam. This, combined with a significant rain event– of which we've had quite a few over the last 10 years– could be tantamount to dumping 1,000 truckloads of toxic silt downriver, devastating existing ecology and leaving the river shallow and impassable by boat.
Such was the case on the Embry Dam break on the Rappahannock where eight out of nine mussel species disappeared and the water became so shallow that tour boats were cancelled. The Society anticipate no adverse effects from the local breach, but can they be sure? Are they willing to take the blame for ecological disaster?
The dam is currently beneficial to the ecology downstream by acting as a holding pond for silt and pollutants. The action of the falling water also adds much-needed oxygen to the water. The health of the river downstream is visibly better and shows many more aquatic plants and significantly less algae than upstream.
It surprises me that Society members who live in Palmyra are willing to take a chance on the health of their section of river that could become compromised for many years into the future.
I don't expect that my small voice will have the least effect on the juggernaut that is the Conservation Society, whose momentum and claim to superior ecological foresight seem to go unchallenged. However, it is deeply troubling that with just a cursory study they are poised to execute such a possibly disastrous quantum change upon the river's delicate ecology.
And for what reason? To attempt to return a once-native fish to an environment that may no longer exist as it did in Jefferson's day. Wouldn't the group do better to start a dedicated river monitoring program that could supply the knowledge we desperately need to manage our resource in the best possible way?
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The Kenda-Felt team's four athletes—Colin Cares, Amanda Carey, Judy Freeman and Andy Schultz— compete in a variety of national and international cross-country and endurance events. Cares, who lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a former Under-23 U.S. National Champion. Carey, of Victor, Idaho, focuses on ultra-endurance racing and finished second at the prestigious Leadville 100 in Colorado in 2007 and 2009 and won over five rounds of the National Ultra Endurance series in 2011. Freeman is having a stellar 2011 season in which she represented the USA at the Mountain Bike World Championships in Switzerland and made multiple visits to the podium. Schultz and his teammates target the Pro XCT series and other premier off-road events in North America. The team's diverse roster reflects the broad range of endurance events that make up the current competitive cross-country landscape. From short-track to ultra-endurance races and festivals, Kenda-Felt has a presence. "Our partnerships with Tour de France road teams as well as top-tier Olympic triathletes and others have helped put Felt bikes at the forefront of people's minds in those disciplines," says company namesake Jim Felt. "And for 2011 we've expanded our support in off-road racing, where we have some incredible new products coming to market." Among those products are the Nine Series bikes, Felt's 29-inch wheel hardtails, which have gained a major following among endurance racers.
"Felt is on the cutting edge of carbon frame technology and I'm really looking forward to riding the Nine Team bike for most of my races next year," says Schultz. "The research Felt has done to achieve the optimal geometry for a 29-inch bike, and the use of UHM carbon fiber in the frame, is sure to make it one of the fastest bikes on the race scene."
In addition to the Nine Series bikes, Kenda-Felt riders compete on the race proven Edict Full Suspension series. The Kenda-Felt team is owned and managed by Quick Release Racing, Inc., of Ann Arbor Michigan. Kenda USA manufactures a complete line of tire products covering every facet of the sport. Other team sponsors include the Hayes Bicycle Group, which will supply Stroker brakes, Manitou R7 MRD forks and S-Type shocks; Voler team kits; Finish Line lubrication products; and the Joan C. Banfield Foundation of Dexter, Michigan, which will host the team for a number of clinics targeting health and wellness in the school system.


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Filigree, delicate, lacelike ornamental openwork composed of intertwined wire threads of gold or silver, widely used since antiquity for jewelry. The art consists of curling, twisting, or plaiting fine, pliable metal threads and soldering them at their points of contact with each other and, if there is one, with the metal groundwork.
The ancient Greeks used filigree with great elegance; a necklace of pendant flowers and tassels in a trellis of finely plaited ropes is an example of the delicacy filigree work can attain. The use of filigree was widespread during Roman times, extending throughout the empire. Asian filigree work is especially fine. In East Asia, gold and silver filigree generally are surrounded and subdivided by bands of metal.


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Is buying a leveled up Guild Legal? Or Not?
If legal:
To buy a guild... Your seller must be trusted first and MUST be the main Leader of the guild WITH NO MORE GUILD MEMBERS LEFT.. The leader invites you, rank you into Admin.. Then he must QuitGuild/Withdraw first, or I pay him first before he/she withdraws (whichever goes first as long as seller is trusted to you)...
Now all of these steps above ^ works automatically right?? Or is there a time rules like "7days before you turn into GL"?


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Statistical records can be ordered from the California Department of Public Health, Office of Vital Records by anyone who can provide sufficient identification. However, county records may be confidential and available only to the subject of the record or by court order. Confidentiality policies differ by county.
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Fetch Me A Hammer, 'Cuz I'm Gonna NAIL THIS
I just realized that the term "nailed it!" can have two meanings. Well, three. But despite my naughty word outburst yesterday, this IS still a mostly family-friendly establishment, and the third meaning is a little TOO family-friendly, IF you KNOW what I'm SAYING.
Sorry, my caps lock HAS DEVELOPED A MIND of its OWN.
Where was I?
No, I mean yesterday: where was I? Because I'm guessing these feathers came from somewhere.
Perhaps I should start again.
So. "Nailed it." It can mean, "What ho! I have successfully accomplished my intended endeavor!" *OR* it can mean you hit something with your car.
Pay attention now, because this is a very long setup for a very flat punchline:
THANKS TO ANN LEE, who I'm hoping can tell me what kind of bird sheds strawberry-scented feathers. And glitter. And...oh. Waaaaiiit....


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Political newcomer Karen Lavery led in four of Bluffton's nine precincts in her election success as the leader in the four-way race for two Town Council seats.
She and Ted Huffman, also a political newcomer, unseated Fred Hamilton Jr., the mayor pro tem, and Allyne Mitchell.
Tuesday night's unofficial tallies at Beaufort County election headquarters were confirmed Thursday with no changes at a hearing of the Bluffton Municipal Election Commission.
Lavery, of the Townes at Buckwalter, ran best with 32 percent of the vote and led in three of the four precincts in the Buckwalter area, her base, voting at polls at the LowCountry Community Church.
In the other precinct voting there, Bluffton 5, she and Huffman tied for the top spot with 21 votes each.
Hamilton, of Goethe Road, carried his home precinct, Bluffton 1A, which takes in Old Town, and was tops in Bluffton 2A, which sits between Buck Island and Simmonsville roads.
Hamilton's third-place showing put him 37 votes behind Huffman. Mitchell, who lives off Simmonsville Road in Hidden Lakes, ran a distant fourth overall. She was ahead in no precincts, but ran second in two.
Huffman, of Jason Street, led in his home precinct, Bluffton 1D, which includes Bluffton Park. He ran second in three precincts and tied for second in two.
Lavery also was the leader in Bluffton 2C, which includes all of Bluffton south of the May River and the S.C. 170 area south of Bluffton Parkway.
The new council takes office in January and will include Mayor Lisa Sulka, who was unopposed, and incumbents Mike Raymond and Oliver Brown.
Lavery also was the leader in absentee balloting, with Huffman running second in absentee votes.
Bluffton 2C includes just two voters in town limits, and neither voted in the town race.


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Gillman Barracks History & Heritage Tour (Sat, August 31th @ 5pm until 6pm)
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Presented by Friends of the Museums (FOM), this tour traces the rich heritage and history of Gillman Barracks.
Uncover the site's past and present. Learn about its establishment as a British Military base and then as a training ground for the Singapore Armed Forces. Discover the nostalgia of Gillman Village and learn about its present-day life as a destination for contemporary art. Explore the existing buildings and experience the lush natural scenery, hear the anecdotes of days past and contemplate about what is no longer there.
Please note this is an outdoor walking tour* so wear comfortable shoes, bring water and an umbrella for rain or sunshine.
Tours might be cancelled in the event of an unhealthy psi level or other unforeseen circumstances. All Eventbrite registered visitors will be notified of cancellations 4 hours prior to the scheduled start time, so please check your emails before heading to Gillman Barracks.
Free of Charge. Registration is required.
Meeting Point:
Gillman Barracks (outside Block 9)
9 Lock Road
Singapore 108937
Getting there:
Nearest MRT Train Station is Labrador Park (Circle Line station CC27)
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Seven years ago today, the Browns swung a trade with the Dallas Cowboys to make Brady Quinn the 22nd overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft.
According to the former Notre Dame quarterback, he very nearly became the property of Cleveland's bitter division rival.
"Here's something that a lot of people don't know," Brady told NFL Media's Daniel Jeremiah on Monday's edition of "Path to the Draft." "During that pick, I was on the phone with the Baltimore Ravens the entire time. So, I was talking to (general manager) Ozzie Newsome ... coach (Brian) Billick and coach (Rick) Neuheisel, because I hadn't interviewed with them, hadn't worked out for them or anything."
With the Ravens hoping that Quinn's surprising tumble down the draft board would land him in their lap at No. 29, fate stepped in from the Buckeye State.
"So, all of a sudden, with like a minute left, I get a call from a 216 area code, which happened to be Cleveland," Quinn said. "And it was the Browns calling to tell me they were trading up to the 22nd pick. The Ravens were going to take me ... so I wasn't sure what to think.
"And I hear my name being called, and I'm running out to the stage to grab a jersey -- it really was a childhood dream come true."
None of this was news to Jeremiah, the former Ravens scout who told Quinn: "I was in that (Baltimore) draft room when we were talking to you on the phone and having that discussion about, 'Are we going to take Brady Quinn? We can't believe he's still on the board!'"
Quinn's run with the Browns didn't go as planned, but it's tantalizing to ponder what would have happened had he gone to Baltimore. After missing out on the young quarterback of their choice, the Ravens suffered through an abysmal 5-11 campaign in 2007 with a mixture of Steve McNair, Kyle Boller and Troy Smith under center.
Billick was subsequently fired and replaced by John Harbaugh, who teamed with Newsome the following April to make Joe Flacco their franchise passer of the future. The rest, as they say, is history.
The latest "Around The League Podcast" breaks out the crystal ball and predicts the potential surprises that could shake up the NFL Draft.


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Today just so happens to mark the third birthday of Microsoft's Media Center Edition of Windows XP, which is likely why the company is rolling out a major update to the MCE product. Dubbed Rollup 2, the update is available to current Windows Media Center customers via Windows Update. Will you want it?
While so much attention has been paid recently to Apple's new video offerings at the iTunes Music Store, Microsoft has been quietly working on digital content distribution deals of their own. One name that you're likely going to be hearing much more about is Akimbo Systems. While Apple is happy to tout the availability of a few ABC TV shows, Akimbo has much larger designs. Through either their own dedicated player, or now through MCE, Akimbo offers content in 75 categories from 150 "providers." Some of the major networks using the service are CNN, TLC, Animal Planet, iFilm, TCM, MLB.com, History Channel, A&E, and more. Most programs are of the "on demand" ilk, but don't require a cable subscription. You can pay for content by the program, or by subscription, depending on what the content owner decides to offer. Akimbo service for MCE will start on October 25. Can Akimbo become a kind of broker for taking On Demand to the Internet? We'll see.
Microsoft has also made other content deals. Comedy Central, MTV, and and VH1 will also provide video to MCE users, while AOL's Music on Demand service and AOL XM radio will also be available. In the interactive department, DISCover and Game xStream will offer a variety of PC games that can be sampled, and purchased, directly through the MCE interface.
Another major feature in Rollup 2 is the ability to access content from the Media Center while using the Xbox 360. And lest we forgot, MCE also gained some impressive hardware support. Rollup 2 allows for 2 NTSC Standard tuners and 2 ATSC HD TV Tuners (4 total tuners).
If there's disappointment today, it's the lack of CableCard support. It seems like it has been ages since CableCard was announced, but no one supports it as of yet. This isn't really Microsoft's fault, but the heel dragging really needs to stop. In the meantime, most cable users can demand a box with Firewire support, which you can use in many cases to hookup your own MCE PC.
According to Microsoft, they have sold over 4 million licenses of Media Center Edition, with September being a record month: they claim that 46 percent of PCs sold that month sported Media Center Edition. You can see now why Microsoft wants to roll MCE features into other versions of Windows: creating a nearly ubiquitous platform for content sales.
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As we noted last week, Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's attempt to explain his anti-Semitic and anti-American televised rant to a group of visiting American senators was that his claim that Israelis were "the descendants of apes and pigs" was taken out of context. That was bad enough but as it turns out the first reports about the meeting fell far short of conveying just how offensive Morsi's rationalization of hate was. As Josh Rogin reported yesterday at Foreign Policy's blog The Cable, Senator Chris Coons of Delaware who was at the meeting said the Morsi implied that Jewish control of the media was the reason why he was being called to account for his hate speech.
This calls into question not just the continuing U.S. aid to the Muslim Brotherhood government headed by Morsi but the determination of the senatorial delegation, including its leader John McCain, to continue their support for the flow of more than a billion dollars in American taxpayer money to a hatemonger. The details of the meeting make it hard to understand how McCain could continue to justify such American support when the explanation for the Morsi rant is actually worse than the original anti-Semitic smears.
According to Coons:
"He was attempting to explain himself … then he said, 'Well, I think we all know that the media in the United States has made a big deal of this and we know the media of the United States is controlled by certain forces and they don't view me favorably,'" Coons said.
The Cable asked Coons if Morsi specifically named the Jews as the forces that control the American media. Coons said all the senators believed the implication was obvious.
"He did not say [the Jews], but I watched as the other senators physically recoiled, as did I," he said. "I thought it was impossible to draw any other conclusion."
"The meeting then took a very sharply negative turn for some time. It really threatened to cause the entire meeting to come apart so that we could not continue," Coons said.
Multiple senators impressed upon Morsi that if he was saying the criticisms of his comments were due to the Jews in the media, that statement was potentially even more offensive than his original comments from 2010.
"[Morsi] did not say the Jewish community was making a big deal of this, but he said something [to the effect] that the only conclusion you could read was that he was implying it," Coons said. "The conversation got so heated that eventually Senator McCain said to the group, 'OK, we've pressed him as hard as we can while being in the boundaries of diplomacy,'" Coons said. "We then went on to discuss a whole range of other topics."
This raises some serious questions about both U.S. policy and the priorities of those who took part in the meeting.
One has to wonder why it is that a week went by without any of those present at the meeting calling out Morsi for this latest outrage. Did those who kept quiet about this, including McCain, think that Morsi raising the issue of unnamed groups — an obvious reference to Jews — manipulating the media was immaterial to the question of whether U.S. aid to Egypt should continue? Or did they decide that it was unhelpful to their goal of maintaining the U.S. embrace of the Brotherhood for this story to get out sooner?
This revelation makes it imperative that all those present clarify their positions about a policy that requires American taxpayers to go on funding a government that is beginning to rival Iran as a source of anti-Semitic invective. Under Morsi, Egypt is neither a U.S. ally nor a friend. It is a tyrannical regime that has not only subverted the promise of the Arab Spring but also has the potential to be a major source of instability in the region.
If Morsi wants to keep his American money, he's going to have to do better than to blame his problems on the Jews. And if the senators who attended this meeting and the administration that is determined to keep coddling the Brotherhood wish to justify their position, they are going to have to explain to the American people how giving billions to Morsi is compatible with our values or interests.


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Roberts, David (1993) Cambodia's Uncertain Future. Pacific Review, 6 (1). pp. 71-76. [Journal article]
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Department of Revenue News Release
August 19, 2013Hannibal License Office contract up for bid
JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri Office of Administration is now accepting management contract bids for the Hannibal License Office. Interested individuals and groups must submit their bids to operate the Hannibal License Office by Sept. 16.
A copy of the Request for Proposal bidders are required to use to develop their bids can be viewed here. Prospective bidders may also tour the Hannibal office from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 26 to gain perspective on how a license office is operated.
In fiscal year 2013, more than 32,000 transactions were conducted at the Hannibal office, generating approximately $109,000 in agent processing fees.
The Missouri Department of Revenue oversees 182 license offices which are each operated by independent agents. All of the license offices were put out for bid under the competitive procurement process in 2009. Contracts were awarded for one year with three one-year renewal options. The move toward a competitive procurement process of the license offices overhauled the way local motor vehicle and driver license offices are awarded and was one of the first actions of Gov. Jay Nixon's administration.
Bids will be evaluated on areas such as expertise of the personnel proposed, methods proposed for performing the services and whether the individual or entity is a not-for-profit, political subdivision, a Missouri Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) or a Missouri Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise.
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