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Hotel Overview
The Mayfair Hotel Goa is located in Goa making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. Each of the 30 well-furnished guestrooms at the hotel ensures a comfortable stay with industry-standard room amenities. In-room facilities include non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, daily newspaper, inhouse movies. Guests staying at this Goa accommodation can enjoy a wide range of hotel facilities such as bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities, restaurant, room service. Hotel's guests can experience on-site latest leisure and sports facilities such as massage, pool (kids), jacuzzi, gym, sauna, steamroom. The hotel provides a warm and welcoming service of international standard. To proceed with your booking at the Mayfair Hotel Goa, simply choose your travel dates and fill in our secure online booking form.
Hotel Highlights
Facilities at hotel
- Spa
- Room Service
- Children's Club
- Concierge Services
- Pets Allowed
- Swimming Pool
- Baby Sitting
- Coffee Shop
- Gym
- Air Conditioning
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Airport Transfer
- Tennis Courts
- Conference Facility
- Casino
- Wi-Fi
- Golf
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- The package once booked is refundable and cancellable.
- Flight cancellation will be as per airline cancellation policy.
- Date of booking to 30 days before travel the cancellation charges will be 10% of the tour cost
- 30 to 15 days before travel - cancellation charges will be 50% of the tour cost
- 15 to 7 days before travel - cancellation charges will be 75% of the tour cost
- 0 to 7 days before travel - cancellation charges will be 100% of the tour cost. No refund shall be given
- Please note cancellation policy is subject to change. It depends on the hotel policy. In peak season, some hotels may charge 100% cancellation.
Additional Information
- Check-in at hotel starts from 14:00 hrs.
- Check-out time is until 12:00 hrs.
- Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and may be chargeable by the hotel.
- Once your payment has been processed, we will send you an email confirmation.
- You will receive all travel vouchers required for your flights and accommodation shortly afterwards.


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Ultrasn0w For iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G Will Unlock All Basebands, Including iOS 4.2.1 Baseband 05.15.04
We had reported yesterday that iPhone Dev Team plans to release the eagerly awaited unlock for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G for iOS 4.2.1 on Sunday.
However, it is not clear if the updated version of Ultrasn0w will unlock baseband 05.15.04 that was shipped with iOS 4.2.1.
But we have some good news for users who have accidentally updated their iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G with iOS 4.2.1 and updated the baseband to 05.15.04.
MuscleNerd has just confirmed that the updated Ultrasn0w will also unlock baseband 05.15.04.
ssstephD: @MuscleNerd will the new ultrasn0w unlock be able to unl0ck baseband 5.15.04? made the big mistake of upgrading it =/ !
MuscleNerd: @ssstephD it covers 05.15.04 too — but yeah, really need to stay vigilant about not updating
So users who have accidentally updated their iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G to iOS 4.2.1 (not using the official iPhone carrier SIM) should be relieved as they will soon be able to use their iPhone.
The updated Ultrasn0w should also work on iOS 4.1 or earlier firmwares.
iPhone Dev team had mentioned earlier that the unlocking solution for iPhone 4 users will need more effort and were not in a position to provide any further information.
As always, we'll let you know as soon as the updated Ultrasn0w is released so stay tuned here at Theiphonenerd or follow us on Twitter, facebook or subscribe to our RSS feed.
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Launches New Fighting Game Franchise Injustice: Gods Among Us
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
16 Apr 2013
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced the North American launch of Injustice: Gods Among Us for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Wii U system.
Developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, Injustice: Gods Among Us introduces a new franchise in the fighting game genre and a brand new story created in collaboration between NetherRealm Studios, DC Entertainment and comic book writers Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti. As the story unfolds, players will experience the power, gadgetry and unparalleled strength of some the most popular DC Comics heroes and villains, such as Batman, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Aquaman, The Joker and others, as they engage in epic battles in a world where the line between good and evil is blurred.
NetherRealm Studios was dedicated to making Injustice: Gods Among Us an immersive, action-packed experience, said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. Weve created an original game with an all-new story filled with iconic characters DC Comics and gaming fans will appreciate.
Injustice: Gods Among Us features numerous locales pulled from DC Comics lore including Arkham Asylum, Metropolis, Atlantis, and more. The arenas are multi-tiered, destructible, interactive playgrounds in which players can unleash each characters unique super powers, individual move-sets and environmental interactions to beat their opponents. Fans can also extend their experience by playing the S.T.A.R. Labs missions, which offer players a wealth of additional content and unique gameplay that are outside of the games story mode experience.
Bringing these characters to life is a cast of actors, including Stephen Amell, star of the CW Networks hit action show, Arrow, who reprises his role as the Green Arrow in the game as an unlockable Arrow version of the character, which players can choose to use in-game. Also featured are Kevin Conroy, as Batman; Tara Strong, as Harley Quinn and Raven; Neal McDonough as The Flash; George Newbern as Superman; Adam Baldwin as Green Lantern; and Alan Tudyk as Green Arrow (regular version).
Fans looking for the ultimate package can purchase the Injustice: Gods Among Us Battle Edition for Xbox 360 and PS3, which includes the game disc and Injustice: Gods Among Us Fight Stick, featuring official artwork from the game and three exclusive skins based on Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman from DC COMICS THE NEW 52. The Battle Edition is available exclusively at GameStop for $149.99.
Also available is the Injustice: Gods Among US Collectors Edition for Xbox 360 and PS3, which includes the game disc, an exclusive DC Collectibles statue featuring Batman and Wonder Woman, a special Collectors Edition of the first print issue of the Injustice: Gods Among Us DC Comics series, digital download of the DC Universe animated film Justice League: Doom, and three exclusive skins based on Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman from DC COMICS THE NEW 52. The Collectors Edition is priced at $99.99 and available in limited quantities.
Players looking to extend their gameplay experience can buy the Injustice: Gods Among Us Season Pass now for Xbox 360 and PS3TM and receive four upcoming downloadable characters for the price of three, as well as a bonus Flashpoint Skin Pack featuring alternate costumes for Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Deathstroke. The Season Pass is available on the Xbox LIVE® Game Store for 1200 Microsoft Points and on PlayStation®Network for $14.99.
An Injustice: Gods Among Us free-to-play mobile game for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is available on the App Store and debuts original combat gameplay made special for the platform and connectivity to the Xbox 360 and PS3TM versions of the game. It features a collectible card mechanic and engages players in 3-on-3 tag team combat that pits many of DC Comics most popular icons such as Batman, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Aquaman and more against one another. Fans who also own the Xbox 360 and PS3TM versions will be able to unlock content in the console versions that will be available in the mobile game, and vice versa, by registering for a Warner Bros. ID (WBID) account and playing the game. The Injustice: Gods Among Us mobile game is available from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch or at AppStore.com/Injustice.
Injustice: Gods Among Us for Xbox 360, PS3TM and Wii U is rated T for Teen by the ESRB, and priced at $59.99. The Injustice: Gods Among Us Battle Edition and the Injustice: Gods Among Us Collectors Edition are available for Xbox 360 and PS3TM only in limited quantities.
For more information and the latest updates, visit www.injustice.com or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/injusticegame.
About DC Entertainment
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world. In January 2012, DC Entertainment, in collaboration with Warner Bros. and Time Warner divisions, launched We Can Be Heroesa giving campaign featuring the iconic Justice League super heroesto raise awareness and funds to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.
About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.
About NetherRealm Studios
NetherRealm Studios is a leader in the development of interactive entertainment, and the creator of the billion dollar Mortal Kombat franchise. Mortal Kombat has spawned two theatrical films, multiple television series, and has sold over 28 million games to date. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the award-winning NetherRealm team has been working and creating games together since 1992. Additional information about NetherRealm Studios can be found at www.netherrealm.com.
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IsMikeArringtonADick.com makes it dead simple to find out if Mike Arrington is a dick.
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I wonder what would have to happen for it to change to "no".
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Superautomatic Espresso Machines and Coffee Makers
Too bleary-eyed to grind, tamp and steam your own espresso shot in the morning? Let a superautomatic espresso machine do it for you, saving you time, effort and clean up! At the push of a button, these espresso machines create consistent coffee and espresso drinks like lattes and cappuccinos.
While the taste of the coffee from these superautomatic espresso machines is similar, the biggest difference is in functionality and programming options. Some are capable of automatic milk frothing and others use a standard steam wand. Some have one-touch profiles for pre-set espresso drinks and others require you to manually enter in your drink selection. Try one, and you too will say, 'Domo Arigato Mister Roboto!'
Learn More about Superautomatic Espresso Machines
DeLonghi Magnifica ECAM 23210B Espresso Machine
The DeLonghi Magnifica ECAM 23210B is one of the most compact superautomatics we have ever seen, but don't let its small size fool you. The Magnifica ECAM 23210B contains many of the features found on much larger and more expensive machines, such as an intuitive interface, removable water tank, automatic three hour shut off and energy saving mode, a professional quality burr grinder and a cup warmer. Learn More$1,199.95 -
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The Jura Impressa A9 One Touch with automatic milk and Jura's new touchscreen with slide interface is intuitive and easy to use. The A9 has a compact design that delivers all of your favorite coffee beverages in a small footprint. This would be an excellent alternative to a capsule machine for a small kitchen or apartment space. The Impressa A9 allows you to brew with you favorite bean to help you make the coffee you love. Learn More$1,999.00 -
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Make mornings a little easier with the Delonghi Magnifica S Cappuccino Smart Espresso Machine. Want a latte? Simply plug in the milk carafe, turn the dial and brew! Along the way, you have the option to select milk froth type and double brewing options for a little more pep in your morning step. The Magnifica also features automatic rinse cycles, a front-facing reservoir and a removable brew group to make maintenance as easy as brewing! Learn More$1,559.95 -
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Lights, camera, action! The new Saeco one-touch machine packs a punch with its stunning looks, easy-to-use digital display and programmability. At the touch of a button, change the espresso dosage from 5 settings or quickly double-tap for a double shot to get one robust cup of coffee. Customize the brew temperature, pre-infusion and brew time for a knockout espresso shot. With nimble fingers, you'll look like a coffee superhero without breaking a sweat. Learn More$1,299.00 -
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By TJ Kennedy, FirstNet Deputy General Manager
The 5th annual Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Broadband Stakeholder meeting conference kicked off yesterday. Thanks to PSCR for planning this year's event in conjunction with the June FirstNet Board meeting. The continuity allowed for a sustained dialogue among attendees, and the synergies of planning the two meetings together helped keep travel costs low for all parties.
Our new Chairwoman Sue Swenson opened up the conference by delivering her first keynote speech since becoming the FirstNet Chair. Sue's remarks provided insight into her vision for FirstNet, as well as her leadership style and core values. Sue emphasized four key elements of success for FirstNet: Execute, Engage, Communicate, and Collaborate, which she also referred to as the "E squared and C squared" approach. We have posted her remarks on the FirstNet website, and I would encouraged everyone to review them: http://www.firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/execute-engage-communicate-collabo...
I had the opportunity to kick off a technical leadership discussion later in the day with my Chief Technical Officer (CTO) Ali Afrashteh and Deputy CTO Jeff Bratcher. Ali provided a comprehensive review of FirstNet's technical programs and plans. Jeff talked about how FirstNet will be available to provide technical support to five public safety LTE deployments in New Mexico, New Jersey, Texas, Colorado, and California, and will gather lessons learned from these important projects to inform FirstNet's nationwide deployment efforts.
I also discussed how FirstNet is working closely with PSCR on multiple fronts, including testing and evaluation of key public safety features – priority, preemption, and quality of service – as well as standards and supporting our RFP preparation by focusing on network modeling and simulation. I emphasized how our collective work is critical to building a network that is reliable, operable, as well as sustainable and affordable for public safety users.
Partnering was a key theme of today's conference sessions. Four members of our management team participated on a panel discussion focused on partnering and planning with the states, territories, tribal nations, and local governments – including Dave Buchanan, FirstNet Director of State Consultation; Rich Reed, FirstNet Director of State Plans; Amanda Hilliard, FirstNet Director of Outreach; and Ed Parkinson, FirstNet Director of Government Affairs.
Dave and Rich provided a detailed overview of the state consultation process and the key steps toward developing a state plan. Amanda covered a number of stakeholder engagement activities, including FirstNet's extensive outreach to the state Single Points of Contacts (SPOCs). Ed followed by talking about coordinating through the SPOCs to conduct a "bottoms-up" approach to engaging with governors' offices, elected officials, and homeland security advisors on planning for the network.
They were joined on the panel by representatives from the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Emergency Communications (OEC), who provided updates on activities they are coordinating with FirstNet. This includes the Public Safety Advisory Committee and coverage workshops to help states prepare for the FirstNet pre-consultation process. It was great to see Suzanne Spaulding, who is DHS Under Secretary of National Protection and Programs, at the Board meeting earlier in week. In addition to being a member of the FirstNet Board, DHS has been a valuable federal partner for FirstNet on state engagements.
Tomorrow is the last day of the PSCR conference. I am looking forward to a number of agenda items, including a presentation by Customs and Border Protection on merging LMR and LTE Devices. I also plan to check out panels on Local Control; Small Cell Technology; Next Generation Network Priority Services Testing and Evaluation; and more.


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Sunday, July 24, 2011
Off topic: Russell Brand on Amy Winehouse
I've never much enjoyed Russell Brand's work,as a comedian or as an actor.
I do not profess to know anything about him as a person, it's purely a matter of taste.
His cogent and heartfelt heartfelt blog post about the late Amy Winehouse is a beautifully-written piece of work. I told a lot of my friends about it but the traffic to his blog is so high, it seems, that the servers are creaking under the load and many can't read the article.
That's a shame, because it really is very good.
I reproduce below, as a small act of public service, the article in full.
In copyright terms that's a bit iffy, so after a day or so I'll remove all but a short quote and the link.
Try Russell's site first, and if it's still misbehaving read my copy - I'm not trying to siphon off his traffic.
EDIT: I've removed most of this piece now. I think it would have been unfair to leave it up permanently. The original's still up and very much worth a read at Russell Brand's site
ANOTHER EDIT: The Guardian have picked this article up now. The RB site is still hellish slow, so it may well be worth clicking here if you want to read the piece in full.
"Entering the space I saw Amy on stage with Weller and his band; and then the awe. The awe that envelops when witnessing a genius.
From her oddly dainty presence that voice, a voice that seemed not to come from her but from somewhere beyond even Billie and Ella, from the font of all greatness. A voice that was filled with such power and pain that it was at once entirely human yet laced with the divine.
My ears, my mouth, my heart and mind all instantly opened. Winehouse. Winehouse? Winehouse! That twerp, all eyeliner and lager dithering up Chalk Farm Road under a back-combed barnet, the lips that I'd only seen clenching a fishwife fag and dribbling curses now a portal for this holy sound. So now I knew. She wasn't just some hapless wannabe, yet another pissed up nit who was never gonna make it, nor was she even a ten-a-penny-chanteuse enjoying her fifteen minutes. She was a fucking genius."
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I'm with you there Mikey... have never been a fan of Russell Brand. But this is a different brand of Brand... not looking for the limelight or trying to shock - just an honest, thoughtful Brand giving us a glimpse of his own vulnerability and frailty as a means of understanding the sad, but sadly not unexpected, death of Amy Winehouse.
PS I just tried but couldn't load his blog, so thanks for reposting x- AnonymousJuly 24, 2011 at 12:51 PM
My Band The Should Be Deads were playing a NA fundraiser yesterday for Women seeking recovery from Addiction.when we heard the news. all 7 of us are in recovery from chronic addiction..we raised £800 yesterday which will help fund the setting up of Womens NA meetings in Bangalore India and also here in the UK. Addiction IS a disease. Recovering addicts are without parallel in their ability to support each other through recovery. Thnks for posting this.


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On Friday, Christopher Stefanik, the former coach who pleaded guilty in March to 10 counts related to child sexual abuse, was sentenced to 23 years in prison. (The offenses were second-degree child rape, second-degree child molestation, sexual exploitation of a minor, and possessing child pornography.) King County Superior Court Judge Nicole MacInnes sentenced him to the maximum time allowed because of the victims' testimony at the sentencing hearing. The prosecution -- including deputy prosecutor Scott O'Toole (also a Trial Ad instructor) -- had recommended 17 1/2 years. Ex-coach gets 23 years for sex abuse, Seattle Times, June 3, 2006.
Filed in: sentencing, sexual-offenses, children, King-County, Stefanik, MacInnes, O'Toole, UW
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The manager led the Terrors to European qualification three seasons in a row but cited the financial constraints limiting the club's ambition as the reason for his departure
Youth Director Stevie Campbell and assistant manager Paul Hegarty are set to take charge for the SPL side's away game on Tuesday at Motherwell.
The club announced on Monday: "Peter, who recently confirmed he would not be renewing his contract at the club, led Dundee United to Scottish Cup success in 2010 and helped the squad qualify for European football on three consecutive occasions.
"He leaves with the thanks of everyone at the club and best wishes for the future."
After stepping up from his position as assistant manager mid-way through the 2009-10 when Craig Levein was appointed Scotland national team coach, Houston led the Terrors to third place in the SPL, followed by consecutive fourth placed finishes and qualification for the Europa League.
The club have picked up just one win in their last eight matches however and currently lie seventh in the table, while their former manager was recently linked with the vacant managerial post at Championship side Blackpool.
For his part, Houston cited how financial limits from the board have led to player sales and the restraint of his ambition at the club, and told reporters: "I want to be part of a successful Dundee United but I have my concerns.
"My concerns are the fact that we have to compete on the pitch. There is only so much you can do if you continue to cut.
"I'm the first to understand that the club has to cut, they can't afford to keep going on. The Thompson family isn't a bottomless pit. The chairman and directors have to look after the financial side.
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Joe Arpaio Asks Andrew Thomas for Legal Opinion; Russell Pearce Calls for Special Session To Pass Anti-Mexican Jim Crow Laws
Neo-Nazi J.T. Ready, and now state Senator Russell Pearce on the state Capitol lawn in June of 2007 (see below) |
This comedy regarding Joe Arpaio's supposed legal authority to question people on the street about their immigration status is reaching epic proportions, like some Monty Python sketch gone awry. Our geriatric top gendarme recently told Channel 12 News that he will seek a legal opinion on whether or not he has 287(g) authority without having 287(g) authority.
(Confused? Don't worry. So is he.)
"We're going to ask for an official, official decision [sic] on this federal law," Arpaio told reporter Brahm Resnik, "whether law enforcement can get involved -- uh -- you know, supporting that law and arresting those that are here illegally. I will ask for an opinion very soon, and I think it will put everything to rest, depending on what the decision is."
"Don't you think you should have done that before the sweep this weekend?" asked Resnik. "That way, everyone would know what your authority is."
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"I know what my authority is," shot back Arpaio.
Er, then why ask for this big legal opinion? I'll tell you why. Because Arpaio needs to pull a lame CYA move after asserting he has the right to stop, question and arrest people whom he suspects of being in the country illegally based on appearance. (This is generally known as "racial profiling" in civilized parts of the country.) Remember last night, Channel 5 reported that Joe said his deputies can stop you if "you look like you just came from Mexico."
Now Arpaio really looks like a boob. Local TV journos are openly mocking him. Fox 10 followed the Channel 5 story, stating in a subhead that the "sheriff's foot-in-mouth quote is questionable."
Not only does Arpaio have zero legal authority to racial-profile, as the courts have held this practice to be unconstitutional, his deputies have no federal authority to question persons about their immigration status.
ICE head John Morton plainly stated last week, "The only explicit grant of federal law [would be] under 287(g) and the task force." No 287(g)? No authority. As for Arpaio's powers under state law, he would have to have this thing called "probable cause," whether in the case of human smuggling, employer sanctions, or whatever.
So from whom is Arpaio going to ask for an opinion? Try not to erupt in guffaws: County Attorney Andrew Thomas, the man Joe helped get re-elected in 2008 by running with Thomas as a team.
Save for one exception -- when Thomas said he could not support segregating alleged illegals into their own Tent City -- Thomas has been Arpaio's stalwart ally. Even that whole segregation stand was based on a technicality. Otherwise, Thomas has been Arpaio's personal bichon frise.
Therefore, expect Thomas to pony up some bogus, far-right interpretation giving Arpaio his personal blank check to stop Latinos and ask them if they're documented. This mirrors the opinion Thomas issued regarding the human smuggling law, which allows individuals to be charged with conspiracy to smuggle themselves into the country.
And if Joe's charade wasn't bad enough, neo-Nazi hugger and state Senator Russell Pearce is now asking Gov. Jan Brewer for a special session of the legislature to deal with immigration, likely so Pearce can try to pass any or all of the series of Mexican Jim Crow laws he's attempted to ram through before. Of course, Arpaio and Thomas are scheduled to be present at the press conference tomorrow for this neo-Apartheid summit demanding that Governor Brewer kowtow to anti-Latino prejudice. Think things couldn't get any worse? Think again.
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Vietnamese Recipes & Cuisines (Meat)
Ingredients : Serves 4
500 g
3 tablespoons
1 teaspoon
1/4 teaspoon
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125 ml
Lean pork, sliced
Fish sauce
Caramel syrup
Ground black pepper
Red chili, finely chopped
Spring onion, white portion only, finely chopped
Cooking oil
Water or stock
Marinade pork with fish sauce, sugar, caramel syrup, pepper, chili, spring onion and salt for 1 hour.
Heat oil in a claypot and sauté pork for 5 minutes.
Add water or stock and bring to the boil.
Lower heat and simmer until liquid evaporates and meat is cooked.
Sprinkle some pepper over and serve with steamed rice.
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Carlsen-Anand, Game 8, Drawn In 33 Moves - UPDATE: VIDEO
The eighth match game between Magnus Carlsen, playing white, and Viswanathan Anand ended in a draw after 33 moves. The Norwegian challenger switched to 1.e4 and the World Champion defended with the same line that his opponent has been using: the Berlin variation of the Ruy Lopez. Not much happened in this game and the players even played a few more moves after a dead drawn pawn ending had been reached. The score in the World Championship match in Chennai is 5-3 in favor of Carlsen.
More and more journalists have arrived in Chennai — several chess media as well as Norwegian mainstream media had apparently decided to cover the second half of the match. Unfortunately for them, that second half might not be all too exciting. Both games 7 and 8 were drawn without any fireworks, today's game being the most insipid so far. Carlsen's two-point lead is still there. The gap with the desired 6.5 points, however, is getting smaller and smaller.
On Tuesday the game did start with a surprise: after trying 1.Nf3 (twice) and 1.c4 (once), Carlsen switched to a third opening move: 1.e4. Taken aback, Anand spent 1.5 minutes pondering his reply. "In general in the match you shouldn't be surprised... well, I had not prioritized 1.e4," said the World Champion at the press conference.
The Indian chose 1...e5, and before we knew it yet another Berlin variation of the Ruy Lopez had appeared on the board, but this time with the challenger behind the white pieces. Less of a surprise was Carlsen's 5.Re1, which suited him perfectly in this match situation: White has a tiny edge and can try increasing it without running any risk.
Anand played what is known as the theoretically most solid way to play for Black; a setup with which many grandmasters managed to draw without much effort. On move 25 Carlsen liquidated to a pawn ending and there the players played five more insignificant moves, before they agreed to a draw.
After the game ended, the journalists and photographers needed to wait for almost twenty minutes for the press conference to start, because the players first had to attend a doping control.
Based on Carlsen's casual remarks at the press conference (e.g. summarizing the game as "He played the Berlin, I played the most solid line, yadayadayada, let's go to the doping control") some journalists were speculating that the Norwegian might have needed a drink to perform the test.
Commentators Lawrence Trent and Tania Sachdev saw a conspiracy by the organizers: Anand could still keep his title after Carlsen would be prosecuted for underage drinking! However, this wouldn't work as the legal drinking age in Tamil Nadu is 21.
Carlsen had no reason to complain. "I didn't particularly mind a draw, as was evident from my play. I was just hoping to set him one or two traps and if not then just to shut it down." And that's what he did.
World Championship 2013
Name | Rtg | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 | G5 | G6 | G7 | G8 | G9 | G10 | G11 | G12 | Pts | Perf |
Carlsen | 2870 | ½ | ½ | ½ | ½ | 1 | 1 | ½ | ½ | 5.0 | 2864 | ||||
Anand | 2775 | ½ | ½ | ½ | ½ | 0 | 0 | ½ | ½ | 3.0 | 2781 |


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If Tharman's claim is true that our future elderly are financially self sufficient, it throws the key argument that we need to import foreigners to shore up our dependency ratio out of the window. Anyway, I doubt the PAP is going to implement a "tax foreigners to support our elderly" tax structure - they will rather use the money for other purposes. ...but that is not the way they sell their policies.
I think Singaporeans really need to think hard and connect the dots...they have to see through the propaganda that is crafted to make us support various govt schemes and policies. While Minister Tharman tells us we will be able to retire under the CPF scheme, the National Population and Talent Division (NPTD) says we need foreigners to come in order to support our elderly. Both can't be true at the same time....but both need to be true for the PAP to avoid changing its policies on CPF and import of foreign talent.


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"Truth hurts - not the searching after; the running from"
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"No matter where you go - there you are"
"True friends stab you in the front."
Oscar Wilde
"Truth is.. I don't trust too much, I don't love too much, I don't hope to much, because that too much can hurt so much"
"Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn."
Benjamin Franklin
"Life is an endless search. We keep searching and finding and searching"
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"The answers at present elude me because I am not ready to hear them. An answer given must then be acknowledged, lived, accepted. The acceptance of truth may be harder than the question."
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In the year 2031 mankind's survival instinct is put to the test when a civil war in China spirals into global conflict. Nations are destroyed. Millions are killed. And for many, like US Air Force pilot Alec Killian, survival will mean shedding some of his humanity in exchange for biotech and machine. Is this the ultimate corruption of nature? Or, the birth pains of a new chapter in mankind's evolution? This is Titanium Rain.
TITANIUM RAIN GRAPHIC NOVEL IN STORES NOW! GET IT NOW FROM AMAZON.COM! Titanium Rain vol. 1. is available in the September Previews. It compiles the first four chapters of the story, plus offers over 50 pages of never before seen extras including: ......Operation Duplicity (8 page bonus story) ......Aircraft specs (10 pages) ......Jape Propaganda (4 pages) ......Jade Propaganda (4 pages) ......Conflict Map ......The Prometheus Files(4 pages) ......Collected Articles (8 pages) ......US Propaganda (4 pages) ......Embedded (9 page bonus story) ......Jape Declaration of War
THE SERIES Titanium Rain is a six-issue series published by Archaia Studio Press. Brought to you by the creative team behind the acclaimed cyberpunk series, Utopiates, Titanium Rain is a sci-fi war epic for the post-millennial age. In the spirit of films such as Ghost in the Shell, Innocence, and Blackhawk Down, Titanium Rain follows one pilot's journey through mankind's worst, only to discover its best. CREATIVE TEAM Titanium Rain is a collaborative effort by husband and wife creative team, Josh Finney and Kat Rocha. After spending a number of years producing art within the music and gaming industries, the couple broke into the comics scene in 2006 with the acclaimed Utopiates mini-series. Other works include concept art for Star Trek: Enterprise, regular contributions to Interzone magazine, and over 50 album covers for various techno/industrial bands. CRITICAL ACCLAIM
Ain't It Cool News: "I'm going to keep my eye on this series. The art is absolutely mouth- watering and the premise is damn strong too. I'll be checking in on June's Previews to find out more on TITANIUM RAIN #1 for sure!"
Lee Newman, Broken Frontier: "Titanium Rain is a different kind of war book, making statements about the politics and nature of war and not reducing itself to mocking the whole thing. The sense of foreboding that is not clearly written but palatable is also a thing to note. I have a feeling that this is going to be one heck of a ride." Michael Colbert, The Comics Bulletin: "This is writing of an extraordinarily high caliber... Not often does a book come along that combines such a level of intellect, tension, an amazing look and action." Jamie D. (Comic Geek Speak, podcast): "Just when I thought they couldn't top the visual story telling in Utopiates, here comes Titanium Rain...Josh Finney and Kat Rocha are artists to be watched, their visual style is how photo realistic comics should be done." Brian Deemer (Comic Geek Speak, podcast): "..the cream of the crop...I totally encourage everyone to check it out!" Damian (Kryptographics, podcast): "Titanium Rain fills the gap in the sci-fi genre of comics which is needed. A stunning book set in a futuristic world that has been delved into civil war. From air battles to biotech it's everything I have been looking for!" Amy (Birds of Geek, podcast): "A great first issue with beautiful art and characters you just want to know more about."
Ryan Dunlavey (Action Philosophers, Wizard): "Whoa! Great job Josh and Kat! Your work is always so polished and so unlike ANYTHING else out there - I'm always amazed by the pages you two turn out." Zortron (A killer Chiuaua): "TITANIUM RAIN HAS BEEN DEEMED "NEATO" IN THE EYES OF ZORTRON! IGNORE THIS BOOK AT YOUR PERIL! OBTAIN TITANIUM RAIN NOT BECAUSE IT WILL SAVE YOU FROM YOUR INEVITABLE DOOM AT THE PAWS OF THE MIGHTY ZORTRON! OBTAIN THIS BOOK BECAUSE IT'S DAMN GOOD! GET "TITANIUM RAIN", I COMMAND YOU."
More updates & info @: • "The Hangar" blog • Titanium Rain on Twitter • Titanium Rain on YouTube • Titanium Rain on MySpace • Archaia Studio Press
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Western Digital launches surveillance-oriented WD Purple series of 3.5" HDDs
Subject: Storage | February 25, 2014 - 08:00 AM | Allyn Malventano
Tagged: western digital, wdc, WD, surveillance, Purple
Western Digital has several lines of hard disks to choose from. You have Greens, Blues, Blacks, enterprise RE's, and even ones named after dinosaurs. Then came a mix of RE and GP in the form of the RE4-GP. Then came the Red series, which carried some more of the enterprisey features from the RE series over into a NAS-tailored drive that sipped power like a Green. Then there was the AV-GP which took a green and tweaked the firmware to better handle multiple video streams being read to and written from the disk simultaneously.
You'd figure they had every possible angle covered, but apparently there was a hole to fill. Turns out the home / small business surveillance market is a bit of a big deal. We're talking about those security systems you see capturing 16 or even 32 video streams simultaneously. Add the fact that these larger systems tend to store their streams to a RAID as opposed to a single disk. What was needed was a drive capable of handling a greater number of simultaneous streams than an AV-GP, while also carrying over the RAID features of the Red, and doing so without driving costs into the enterprise territory of the SE/RE.
Behold the solution:
The WD Purple is an Advanced Format HDD that is optimized for recording up to 32 HD video streams simultaneously:
Writing 32 separate streams to a hard drive would usually lead to the heads thrashing about, trying to keep up with what appears to be random writes. The Purple has much smarter firmware that has been tuned for this specific purpose (seen above maintaining 50% idle time while handling 32 HD streams). While these firmware optimizations would hurt performance in normal consumer use, for heavy surveillance usage, this is likely the closest you can get to SSD performance for this application - without high cost/GB of using solid state as a solution to such a capacity hungry problem.
Speaking of cost/GB, Purple drives are quite reasonable, starting at $89 for 1TB up to $199 for the flagship 4TB capacity.
Press blast after the break:
New WD Purple™ 3.5-inch Drives Equipped for
Home/Small Business Security-system Environments
IRVINE, Calif. – Feb. 25, 2014 – WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company and storage industry leader, today announced the availability of WD Purple™, a purpose-built line of 3.5-inch, high-capacity hard drives for surveillance applications. Designed specifically for video surveillance units, WD Purple hard drives excel in new and existing home and small business security environments with up to eight hard drives and up to 32 high-definition (HD) video cameras. Shipping today, WD Purple hard drives are available in capacities from 1 TB up to 4 TB.
"By expanding our 'Power of Choice' product portfolio with WD Purple, we make it simple for our VARs, integrators and consumers to select the right drive engineered for their application and validated with our industry leading surveillance partners," said Matt Rutledge, senior vice president and general manager of WD's Storage Technology group. "WD optimized the WD Purple line of hard drives for surveillance applications to improve high-definition video playback, and operate in 24x7 workloads of surveillance environments."
"Different from ordinary desktop hard drives designed for eight hours of daily operation, WD Purple drives have the built-in reliability to operate in Hikvision home and small business system installations so critical video footage is available when it is needed most," said Ying Yang, director of testing, Hikvision. "An additional benefit of WD Purple drives is they support up to eight drives and 32 HD cameras so there is the flexibility to expand for future system coverage."
"The biggest trend impacting the video surveillance market in recent years has been the transition from analog cameras to network cameras," said Jon Cropley, principal analyst for video surveillance at IHS Technology (NYSE: IHS). "With enhanced resolution, wide dynamic range and day/night functionality in cameras increasing, demand for storage solutions capable of accommodating large volumes of video will also increase."
Optimized to withstand the demands of always-on digital PVR, DVR and NVR recording environments, WD Purple hard drives offer low power consumption and many advanced performance features typically reserved for enterprise-level storage.
WD Purple hard drives are equipped with an array of exclusive WD technologies, including:
- AllFrame™ - When combined with ATA streaming support, AllFrame™ technology helps to reduce video footage loss with a proprietary cache policy management technology to help improve data flow and playback. WD Purple includes exclusive firmware upgrades that protect against video pixilation and interruptions within a surveillance system
- Advanced Format Technology™ (AFT) - the more efficient media format that enables increased areal densities, adopted by WD and other drive manufacturers to continue growing hard drive capacities
Engineered for Compatibility
Built for easy integration into new or existing video surveillance systems, WD Purple hard drives are designed and tested to surveillance-class standards and are compatible with industry-leading chassis and chip-sets. Without a current industry standard, WD worked closely with surveillance partners to develop a proprietary benchmark to define and demonstrate performance in surveillance systems. Tests of WD Purple hard drives indicate superior performance to competitive surveillance-class brands of storage, especially as cameras, channel count and workloads increase. A special Compatibility Selector is available to assist customers with surveillance drive selection at: http://www.wd.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=1210.
Price and Availability
Shipping now through select distributors and resellers, WD Purple surveillance-class hard drives are available in capacities from 1 TB up to 4 TB and covered by a three-year limited warranty. MSRP for the 3.5-inch 1 TB drive, model #: (WD10PURX) is $89.99; the 2 TB drive, model #: (WD20PURX) is $119.99; the 3 TB drive, model #: (WD30PURX) is $159.99 and the 4 TB drive, model #: (WD40PURX) is $199.99 USD. Additional information about WD Purple hard drives and limited warranty terms may be found on the company website at http://products.wd.com/wdpurple.
Really? Is this absolutely necessary lol.
What exactly does "These firmware optimizations would hurt performance in normal consumer use" mean ?????
I'm trying to decide between red / green or purple for a simple home DVR Camera setup using a D-Link (DNR-322L) SecureCenter 2-Bay Cloud Network Video Recorder with only 5x camera's. Any suggestions ??
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Live broadcast from the Santa Barbara Bowl, Saturday, June 5th, at 2:45 p.m. If you've wondered just what really happens at one of the Prairie Home Companion live shows, now's your chance to find out. Garrison Keillor and company continue their 30 year tradition of music and stories from Lake Wobegon (and other famous locations!) right here in Santa Barbara. Guest musician is Sara Watkins. Tickets range from $49.50 to $79.50. Make a fun weekend of it, we've still got rooms and would love to see you...
Deborah Gentry, Innkeeper Bath Street Inn
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
I Madonnari
One of my favorite Santa Barbara festivals happens over the Memorial Day holiday. I Madonnari, the Italian Street Painting Festival, brings out chalk artists from near and far to create a wonderful tapestry of color, whimsy and beauty at the Old Mission. The festival is a benefit for the Children's Creative Project where sponsors (businesses and individuals) purchase pavement squares on the Mission plaza to become the canvas for their chosen artists. The artists will begin on Saturday, May 29th this year, and almost of the works are complete by Sunday afternoon. We still have rooms available for this holiday weekend, so come on over. How lovely to take evening stroll around the Mission, watch the artists at work, and admire their paintings. Free.
Deborah Gentry, Innkeeper Bath Street Inn
Deborah Gentry, Innkeeper Bath Street Inn
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Alice Keck Park
The true name of this lovely one block park just a quick stroll from the Inn is the Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens, but locals typically just call it Alice Keck Park. Dedicated in May, 1980, it was the gift to the city by, you guessed it, Alice Keck Park. (Hence the Memorial Gardens in the name.) Deborah decided to blog on this today having just taken a walk through this miniature gem of a botanic garden. On any given day, you will find folk doing Tai Chi, dozing, reading or painting on the lawn, accompanied by water sounds. You are never far from one of several water features (some quite small) as you wander along meandering paths by hundreds of flowering shrubs and trees. The koi and lotus pond and gazebo add a timeless quality to the center of the park, and the turtles are a favorite of parents with young children. You can find quiet benches scattered throughout for just sitting or maybe sharing lunch with a friend. There are audio stations explaining the exotic and native plants and their environments for the horticulturally curious. The park features numerous drought tolerant and low water usage plants. This is a favorite location for weddings and elopement ceremonies.
Deborah Gentry, Innkeeper Bath Street Inn
Deborah Gentry, Innkeeper Bath Street Inn
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Miniature Horses
Living in the 2 season climate of Santa Barbara, it's easy to see Spring in the flowering trees and greening mountains. But in the horse country of the Santa Ynez Valley, just a 40 minute drive from Santa Barbara, Spring means the foaling season. About a week ago, Marie and Deborah visited the Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch to see the newborn colts and fillies. We learned that a miniature horse is not a pony, but a horse that has been bred for size over many generations - they cannot be taller than 34 inches from the base of their manes to the ground. So some dogs are bigger than these horses. The ranch usually has about 30 foals born between April and June and we got to see twelve. Two of them less than a week old. Mostly they just sleep in the paddock near their moms but after a few minutes, suddenly a palomino colt jumped up and ran in circles as frisky as could be until mom chased him down. Marie's comment? They are cute as the dickens. Quicksilver Ranch is open year round, from 10 am to 3 pm. While you're in the area, take a look at the miniature donkeys in nearby Ballard at See In Spots Farm - they're open Wed through Sun 10 am - 3pm.. These little guys are personality plus.
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Built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for about 10 years. Located near Uttar Pradesh, Agra District, the complex of monuments and temples includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.
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Yeah I know, gonna do that for a more complex thing I am working on, but for this example I felt it didn't need it.
Yeah I know, gonna do that for a more complex thing I am working on, but for this example I felt it didn't need it.
Making the crusher jump thing from the E3 videos, but for our co-op map.
What's the name of the texture for the deadly water/goo stuff like in the above image, I can't seem to find it anywhere.
will you release it
Yes I will really.
http://www.moddb.com/mods/aperture-science this mod should be really good once the sdk comes out
moty all years
By the way, thank you for sharing your research. I actually wonder if Escher's Relativity is possible.
...You know. With at least one portal-ceiling and one portal-wall for the top part, and maybe other stuff. Would be funny to make a video in a coop game with a map like this... maybe.
This thing is really interesting to explore, I wonder if we can make reliable puzzles out of this, apart from experiments.
Here's a bit of entity related mindfuck.
Maybe you can use wildcards? I don't know, supposing you have named your trigger_hurt with a common part:
OnTrigger: Crush*Hurt ; SetParentAttachmentMaintainOffset; paneltop_rotX; 0.00
Also, you can assign a parent for the hurt crushers directly onto the prop_dynamic Properties using the trigger_hurt Parent keyvalue can you? Since you can't wildcard-parent in this scenario.
Meh, I like tons of entity stuff so.
Making more progress on the fgd, updated the worldspawn entity for the paint people, created info_paint_sprayer and prop_under_button, gonna make some more stuff and post the newest version later.
Copy one crusher into new, empty map -> save vmf -> place func_instance in main map -> select crusher vmf in properties -> copy and paste func_instance.
That's what instances are for. Simple, easy, convenient. Too bad almost nobody uses them.
Anyone made any maps they want to share?
More than possible by creating the room, copying it like 4 times and have it at different rotations.
Like portal playground?
Can someone point me to the FGD file or the other thread
It's in the Mapping forums, hard to miss.
I got tons of new stuff on it but I won't update in a few hours because there are some minor bugs that need fixing.
Here is the version I downloaded from the link: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3664534/p2_draft.fgd
Made some playground type map, bored with Legend
Caught legend looking a chell's boobs..
They're so... tiny.
Now remove the pole in the centre.
Co-op view's a bitch, huh?
thanks to the first post ! :)
Ok, now im working on E3 Aerial Faith Plate map
Is it just me or does the old "Aerial Faith Plate" look so much cooler?
Also, just joined just to say this :P
I hate how all the stuff that used to be prefabs in p1 like the button, are now their own entity, except the dropper!
They use the exact same method like in p1. Even though the animation and have its collision mesh. which makes half of the stuff they use to make the dropper, completely useless.
Is there going to be some sort of Portal 2 maps site/thread? just asking
Somebody understand how to use Fait plates?
Add some dynamic light!
PS. About Plate - i mean direction
How fun , my map is constantly being compiled fullbright. Even with mat_fullbright 0 on in the console. What fun.
I've also been ehm , fiddling about with panels. I can honestly say , I love them.
Did you put any lightnings in the map? You will need that. If your map contains a skybox, you will need a light_enviroment entity.
HEY! I'm doing the exact same map :P
You can copy dynamic light from some p2 map
Are you as far as I am?
Do you know the name of the new looking laser map?
Is there a list of important new entities yet?


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Each year the Rossini Opera Festival hosts a summer of singing in Rossini's hometown. The productions on this outstanding four-disc box set come from Festival editions spanning 2011 to 2013, and showcase Rossini's dramatic scope to the full extent. This production of Mose in Egitto is staged by Graham Vick, and tells the Biblical tale of Moses and his oppression and freedom. The next opera is also inspired by the Old Testament, and is Ciro in Babilonia. Rossini singer Ewa Poldes shines in her role as Ciro. The one act opera farce Il signor Bruschino has been transformed in this production to a modern day theme park, making it a unique version. Finally, L'Italiana in Algeri is a riotous opera buffa which was an early success for young Rossini.
Notes & Reviews:Run Time: 741 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: Blu-Ray, 16:9, Color
Sound Format(s): LPCM 2.0, DTS HD Master Audio
Subtitles: English, French, German


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Maverick: Tower, this is Ghost Rider requesting a flyby.
Air Boss Johnson: Negative, Ghost Rider, the pattern is full.
Charlie: So, lieutenant, where exactly were you?
Maverick: Well, we...
Goose: Thank you.
Maverick: Started up on a 6, when he pulled from the clouds, and then I moved in above him.
Charlie: Well, if you were directly above him, how could you see him?
Maverick: Because I was inverted.
Iceman: [coughs whilst saying] Bullshit.
Goose: No, he was man. It was a really great move. He was inverted.
Charlie: You were in a 4g inverted dive with a MiG28?
Maverick: Yes, ma'am.
Charlie: At what range?
Maverick: Um, about two meters.
Goose: It was actually about one and a half I think. It was one and a half. I've got a great Polaroid of it, and he's right there, must be one and a half.
Maverick: Was a nice picture.
Goose: Thanks.
Charlie: Eh, lieutenant, what were you doing there?
Goose: Communicating.
Maverick: Communicating. Keeping up foreign relations. You know, giving him the bird!
Goose: [Charlie looks puzzled, so Goose clarifies] You know, the finger
Charlie: Yes, I know the finger, Goose.
Goose: I-I'm sorry, I hate it when it does that, I'm sorry. Excuse me.
Goose: The defense department regrets to inform you that your sons are dead because they were stupid.
Charlie: Excuse me, Lieutenant. Is there something wrong?
Maverick: Yes ma'am, the data on the MiG is inaccurate.
Charlie: How's that, Lieutenant?
Maverick: Well, I just happened to see a MiG 28 do a...
Goose: We!
Maverick: Uh, sorry, Goose. *We* happened to see a MiG 28 do a 4g negative dive.
Charlie: Where did you see this?
Maverick: Uh, that's classified.
Charlie: It's what?
Maverick: It's classified. I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.
Stinger: Maverick, you just did an incredibly brave thing. What you should have done was land your plane! You don't own that plane, the tax payers do! Son, your ego is writing checks your body can't cash. You've been busted, you lost your qualifications as section leader three times, put in hack twice by me, with a history of high speed passes over five air control towers, and one admiral's daughter!
Goose: Penny Benjamin?
[Maverick shrugs]
Stinger: And you asshole, you're lucky to be here!
Goose: Thank you, sir.
Stinger: And let's not bullshit Maverick. Your family name ain't the best in the Navy. You need to be doing it better, and cleaner than the other guy. Now what is it with you?
Maverick: Just want to serve my country, be the best pilot in the Navy, sir.
Stinger: Don't screw around with me Maverick. You're a hell of an instinctive pilot. Maybe too good. I'd like to bust your butt but I can't. I got another problem here. I gotta send somebody from this squadron to Miramar. I gotta do something here, I still can't believe it. I gotta give you your dream shot! I'm gonna send you up against the best. You two characters are going to Top Gun.
Maverick: Jesus Christ, and you think I'm reckless? When I fly, I'll have you know that my crew and my plane come first.
Charlie: Well, I am going to finish my sentence, Lieutenant. My review of your flight performance was right on.
Maverick: Is that right?
Charlie: That is right, but I held something back. I see some real genius in your flying, Maverick, but I can't say that in there. I was afraid that everyone in the tax trailer would see right through me, and I just don't want anyone to know that I've fallen for you.
Maverick: Talk to me, Goose.
Charlie: Listen, can I ask you a personal question?
Maverick: That depends.
Charlie: Are you a good pilot?
Maverick: I can hold my own.
Charlie: Great, then I won't have to worry about you making your living as a singer.
Maverick: I'm going to need a beer to put these flames out. Yo! Great Mav, real slick.
[first title card]
Title Card: On March 3, 1969 the United States Navy established an elite school for the top one percent of its pilots. Its purpose was to teach the lost art of aerial combat and to insure that the handful of men who graduated were the best fighter pilots in the world. They succeeded. Today, the Navy calls it Fighter Weapons School. The flyers call it: TOP GUN.
Goose: (checking out the plaque with names of the best of the best) No, boys. There's two "O"s in Goose.
Viper: I flew with your old man. VF-51, the Oriskany. You're a lot like he was. Only better... and worse. He was a natural heroic son of a bitch that one.
Maverick: So he did do it right.
Viper: Yeah, he did it right... Is that why you fly the way you do? Trying to prove something? Yeah, your old man did it right. What I'm about to tell you is classified. It could end my career. We were in the worst dogfight I ever dreamed of. There were bogeys like fireflies all over the sky. His F-4 was hit, and he was wounded, but he could've made it back. He stayed in it, saved three planes before he bought it.
Maverick: How come I never heard that before?
Viper: Well, that's not something the State Department tells dependents when the battle occurred over the wrong line on some map.
Maverick: So you were there?
Viper: I was there. What's on your mind?
Maverick: My options, sir.
Viper: Simple. First you've acquired enough points to show up tomorrow and graduate with your Top Gun class, or you can quit. There'd be no disgrace. That spin was hell, it would've shook me up.
Maverick: So you think I should quit?
Viper: I didn't say that. The simple fact is you feel responsible for Goose and you have a confidence problem. Now I'm not gonna sit here and blow sunshine up your ass, Lieutenant. A good pilot is compelled to evaluate what's happened, so he can apply what he's learned. Up there, we gotta push it. That's our job. It's your option, Lieutenant. All yours.
Maverick: Sorry to bother you on a Sunday, sir, but thank you very much for your time.
Viper: No problem. Good luck.
Maverick: I think I'll go embarrass myself with Goose.
Jester: That was some of the best flying I've seen to date - right up to the part where you got killed.
Hollywood: Gutsiest move I ever saw, Mav.
Maverick: That son of a bitch cut me off!
Goose: Yeeha, Jester's dead!
Wolfman: Won this bullshit?
Goose: Didn't everybody?
Hollywood: Hell no, man. We got our butts kicked.
Wolfman: Thirty seconds. We went like this, he went like that. I said to Hollywood, "Where'd he go?" Hollywood says, "Where'd who go?"
Hollywood: Yeah, and he's laughing at us, right on the radio, he's laughing at us.
Slider: That was me laughing, dickhead.
Air Boss Johnson: Two of your snot-nose jockeys did a fly-by on my tower at over 400 KNOTS! I want somebody's butt, I want it now, I've HAD IT!
[storm out, then bumps into a Yeoman and spills coffee all over his pants]
Air Boss Johnson: DAMN! That's TWICE! I WANT SOME BUTTS!
Goose: Come on, Mav, do some of that pilot shit!
Goose: [flying above MiG upside down] Is this your idea of fun, Mav?
Maverick: [to Cougar and Merlin while up in the air] Any of you boys seen an aircraft-carrier around here?
Radio Operator: Maverick, you're at 3/4 of a mile. Call the ball.
Maverick: Roger. Maverick has the ball.
Viper: [to Maverick] You'll pick up your RIO when you get to the ship, and if you don't, give me a call. I'll fly with you.
[after the final dogfight]
Maverick: Mustang, this is Maverick, requesting fly-by.
Air Boss Johnson: Negative, Ghost Rider. The Pattern is full.
Merlin: Uh, excuse me, something I should know about?
Air Boss Johnson: [gets his coffee] Thank you.
[Maverick does a fly-by past the Enterprise, causing the Air Boss to spill his coffee]
Air Boss Johnson: Goddamn that guy.
[Maverick is in a dogfight with a MiG and is down to one missile left]
Merlin: This is it, Maverick!
Maverick: I'm gonna hit the brakes, he'll fly right by.
Merlin: Shit! He's gonna get a lock on us!
Maverick: [the MiG eventually gets a lock onto Maverick] NOW!
[Maverick slams the breaks and the MiG passes by, then Maverick locks onto the MiG]
Maverick: Got a good lock, firing.
[the MiG is then destroyed by the missile]
Maverick: Whoo! Scratch four!
Maverick: You don't have time to think up there. If you think, you're dead.
Carole: God, he loved flying with you Maverick. But he would've done it anyway... without you. He'd have hated it, but he would've done it.
Iceman: The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies room.
Viper: Top Gun rules of engagement are written for your safety and for that of your team. They are not flexible, nor am I. Either obey them or you are history. Is that clear?
Viper: How ya doin'?
Maverick: I'm all right.
Viper: Goose is dead.
Maverick: I know.
Viper: You fly jets long enough, something like this happens.
Maverick: He was my R.I.O., my responsibility.
Viper: My squadron, we lost 8 of 18 aircraft. 10 men. First one dies, you die too. But there will be others. You can count on that. You gotta let him go. You gotta let him go.
[Merlin sees the last two MiGs flying away at the end of the dogfight]
Merlin: Mustang, this is Voodoo 3. Remaining MiGs are bugging out.
Maverick: Standby, Viper's coming down.
[first lines]
Flight Captain: Good morning, Scott.
Iceman: Mitchell, I'm sorry about Goose. Everybody liked him. I'm sorry.
Iceman: Maverick, it's not your flying, it's your attitude. The enemy's dangerous, but right now you're worse. Dangerous and foolish. You may not like who's flying with you, but whose side are you on?
Iceman: [as Maverick's F-14 suffers a flameout caused by Iceman's jet wash] Mayday, mayday, Mav's in trouble. He's in a flat spin, he's heading out to sea.
Charlie: You're not going to be happy unless you're going Mach 2 with your hair on fire.
Viper: In case some of you are wondering who the best is, they are up here on this plaque.
[turns to Maverick]
Viper: Do you think your name will be on that plaque?
Maverick: Yes, sir.
Viper: That's pretty arrogant, considering the company you're in.
Maverick: Yes, sir.
Viper: I like that in a pilot.
Stinger: [to Maverick after the last dogfight] How's it feel to be on the front page of every newspaper in the English-speaking world, even though the other side denies the incident? Congratulations.
Cougar: I'm gonna break high and right, see if he's really alone.
Charlie: Maverick, you big stud... Take me to bed or lose me forever.
Goose: Great balls of fire!
Maverick: Jesus, this guy's good!
Maverick: I'll hit the brakes, he'll fly right by.
Maverick: Too close for missles, I'm switching to guns.
Slider: [Iceman shoots down a MiG] Splash that sucker, yeah!
Viper: Damn, this kid is good!
Viper: [after the first hop with Jester ends with Maverick shooting down Jester at the hard deck and Maverick doing a fly-by near a tower] Gentlemen... You had a hell of a first day. The hard deck for this hop was 10,000 feet. You knew it, you broke it. You followed Commander Heatherly below after he lost sight of you and called no joy. Why?
Maverick: Sir! I had Commander Heatherly in my sights, he saw me move in for the kill. He then proceeded below the hard deck. We weren't below 10,000 for more than a few seconds. I had the shot, there was no danger, so I took it.
Viper: You took it... AND BROKE A MAJOR RULE OF ENGAGEMENT. Then you broke another one with that, uh, circus stunt fly-by.
[Viper sighs]
Viper: Lieutenant Mitchell... Top Gun rules of engagement exists for your safety and for that of your team. They are not flexible, nor am I. Either obey them, or you're history. Is that clear?
Goose: [after Goose and Maverick get chewed out by Viper] Thanks, Mav, that was really great. Oh, shit! Maybe I should become a truck driver. Mav, do you remember the number of that truck driving school that was on TV the other night, Truck America or something like that?
Wolfman: [watches Maverick leave the locker room and is talking on the phone] Hey, it's Wolfman. Yeah, Maverick just quit.
Viper: [after the dogfight with Viper] Okay, gentleman, knock it off. Let's go home, Viper has the lead.


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Dearest Sie, Have a good break. You have not lost. You have learned a valuable lesson. It's part and parcel of our life. What you have now are two of God's precious gifts to you. They need you and would be lost without you. So take good care of yourself. You are loved. All my love and hugs.
ReplyDeleteHi Sie! you need a break dear...no harm to breakdown and cry but please don't forget to stand up again...I am somebody who never in love for this 38 years of living on earth so I don't really feel your pain. Girl! retire from blogging for awhile is a good move for a start but don't forget to come back dear! keep in touch..wish you well!
ReplyDeleteFirst know I will always be there for you Ate Sie, wherever Life will bring me, closer or not from you, I will not let go of our friendship. You are dear to my heart and you know you can talk to me. As I always say In the Midst of Joy don't forget others. And whatever good comes my way know that your pain and troubles will never stress me, as you are my friend.
Now, I remember my dad always saying to me "in life we area always alone" and the only one you can truly rely on is God.
Nobody knows what is next, today you suffer and the only thing I can say is I love you Sie.
Now take care of yourself and find your peace in your life, find your way in this world that already hurt you way too much. Solitude help us understand who we are better and where we can go next.
Take care of yourself, it is what matters the most. xxxxxxxxxxSie.....Oh, You are not stressing anyone. But you make your choices, and I'll be here. It must be so hard. I know, it's not easy. I'll be missing you Sie :( really will.,you have been such a lovely friend. But it's your choice sie , we will always be around. I hope that you will have strength to bear these problems in your life, remember you are not alone. You are a warrior.
Take care of yourself sweet Sie.<3 <3 <3 <3 <3
XxxxxxxXYou are stronger than you think you are and whatever you think and feel right now this time will pass, the sun will shine again and you will be happy.And one day someone will love you like you deserve, you wont live out your days alone because you deserve so much more than that, you are a wonderful mother and you will make a wonderful wife. I love you my dear Sister. Big hugs sweetie xxx


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Hassan, Mohamad Zaki and Darus, Amer Nordin (2003) A thermoeconomic analysis for home air conditioning system. Jurnal teknikal dan kajian sosial, 1 (2). pp. 48-56. ISSN 1675-2228
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The application of thennoeconomics to the optimization of a home air conditioning system will be presented in this paper. The method is well suited for application to thermodynamic process and exergy destruction. The exergetic efficiency of the compressor, condenser, evaporator, expansion valve and electric motor are chosen as the decision variables to be optimized. The total cost for the component system can also be calculated
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If you've never been that religiously obsessed with the iPhone, though, it's possible that you haven't yet witnessed the madness of the tens of people camping out and sleeping in their chairs in front of Apple Stores, reserving a place in the lines forming for the iPhone 5.
Don't worry, you don't have to go there and do it yourself - you can just check out the videos below where Apple Geniuses are counting down the time and high-fiving an obviously excited crowd. You can't mistake the weird overmuch joyous atmosphere of an Apple launch with nothing else.
Did you lineup for the iPhone 5 desperate to get it RIGHT NOW? Or did you prefer to keep your sanity and wait a couple more days for pre-orders to quietly arrive? And what do you think about all this hype? Your comments and opinions are all welcome below.
source: AppleInsider, BGR
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Line at 5th Avenue store in New York

Australia and Japan get the iPhone 5 first

iPhone 5 arrives in Hong Kong