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UK Treasury consults on ILS regime - FREE
The task force set up last year to decide on how to add an ILS component to London's re/insurance market has come up with a consultation paper on regulatory and tax treatment for ILS.
"The ILS project is aimed at helping the UK maintain its position as leading global hub for specialist reinsurance," said the London Market Group (LMG), which said it welcomed the consultation paper.
At the March 2015 Budget, UK Chancellor George Osborne announced the Treasury would work with regulators and London market stakeholders to design a new framework which would attract ILS business to the mainland UK.
The LMG has chaired the ILS task force over the past year, under Malcolm Newman, who is also chief underwriter for reinsurer Scor in London.
The paper outlined how UK regulators would approach ILS supervision.
"In relation to dual-regulated entities, the PRA is responsible for prudential requirements, for example capital and liquidity, and the FCA for the conduct of business. The PRA is the lead regulator for all dual-regulated entities under Solvency II (S2)," continued the paper.
Applicants for UK-based ISPVs would make a single application to the PRA, according to the Treasury's consultation.
"The PRA will pass the application to the FCA and both will assess it against the S2 requirements, with meetings arranged to discuss applications as appropriate. The PRA will make the final decision on applications, but it can only authorise a dual-regulated firm with FCA's consent," said the paper.
The paper noted that ISPVs would evade Solvency II's Pillar I capital requirements due to their fully funded/collateralised nature.
However, the paper suggests they would be subject to some Pillar II scrutiny – risk management – supervisory scrutiny.
"During the authorisation process, the applicant will need to demonstrate to the PRA that its risk management and internal control systems are able to monitor the ISPV's collateral arrangements," said the report.
The PRA estimates being able to assess and approve the more straightforward ISPV transactions within six to eight weeks.
On governance, the Treasury noted applicants would need to meet "fitness and propriety of management" standards, including details such as splitting the CEO and chairman roles.
On reporting standards – Solvency II's third Pillar – regulators said there would be an annual reporting cycle with specific requirements imported from Solvency II.
"We would advise that potential applicants review these requirements closely…The PRA will have the power to request additional information to aid supervision and ISPVs will be required to report any breaches of the regulatory requirements to the PRA," said the paper.
The Treasury noted for protected cell companies (PCCs) typically involved in catastrophe bonds and other ILS, an entity which creates more than one ILS will be called a multi-arrangement ISPV (mISPV).
At present, several of the world's biggest ILS hubs are in low-tax offshore domiciles – Bermuda, Guernsey, Gibraltar – although, ironically, all are overseas British territories.
Work on changing the tax regime will take time, the paper suggested.
"Updating these regulations would be challenging, particularly within the wider project timeframe. We will need to be mindful both of ongoing work to update the main securitisation tax regulations and the ongoing consultation on implementing the OECD's best practice recommendations on the deductibility of interest expense," said the document.
"Both of these projects are expected to continue through 2016 and, given the government's wider agenda, it would be difficult to take action to preempt either," warned the paper.
The report outlined a potential taxation approach for ILS vehicles that issue equity, suggesting investors "directly exposed to the profits or losses arising from the underlying risk…should bear the tax consequences", the paper said.
"Where the ISPV is a corporate entity it may be that the only viable way to effect this tax treatment is to exempt the qualifying ISPV (or qualifying cells within an mISPV) from tax based on a specified set of criteria," said the document.
"Foreign investors would be taxed on these distributions according to the local tax rules in their home jurisdiction," it added.
On dividends to foreign investors, the paper noted a withholding tax would be the typical approach, but suggested this might be avoided.
"Nonetheless, we recognise that eliminating withholding tax has been a key focus of attention from stakeholders. We would therefore welcome views on both the extent to which a withholding tax could undermine the competitive value of tax exemption for the ISPV, and ways in which the fairness and avoidance risks of a withholding tax exemption could be overcome," said the paper.
"Although targeted at equity-backed ISPVs, we believe it is possible that the tax exemption approach outlined above could also be suitable for debt-backed ISPVs," noting this would have the benefits of a simpler overall tax regime, while minimising time needed to amend update existing legislation.
The LMG said the consultation, the document for which can be viewed here, would run until April 29 2016.


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Last Updated: Jun 28, 2012
|10.00 (excellent)
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Last Updated: Jul 08, 2014
|10.00 (excellent)
"Mobile Suit Gundam 00" without doubt is one of the best animes the human being created!
With it's awesome story line,the unique characters,the emotions that anime made me feel,The Fights,The development of characters,the way it represents Humanity and how awful the war is,..the Art (i actually find this Version has the best Art/Graphics of any Gundam),I'v also liked the fact they did add an Arabic characters (or such), the mysteries....etc
So, yeah....this anime is truly highly recommended for all of you!!.
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jun 28, 2012
|10.00 (excellent)
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jun 29, 2014
|10.00 (excellent)
Bakuman is one of the most interesting animes that i watched and it's really funny too..
For me; i only watched the anime without reading the manga for three reasons:
1-i prefer watching animes on reading mangas.
2-to not spoil the anime later.
3-it's confusing to read a manga written by mangaka about mangaka trying to write manga O.o
and one of the things i like most about this anime that it shows the difficult of being mangaka and it's not just a silly thing as how lots think or it's the easiest thing to do in your spare time.
for the characters, i surely liked most of them and still liking, i mean they are cute, funny, cool but most important, weirdos! so they must be liked!
the art of the anime just has it, telling the truth; i sorta hated it before watching the anime (when i only saw poster), but after a while you'd really like it. it's just very unique and refreshing.
THIS without mentioning the fact of it being written by "Obata Takeshi (Art), Ohba Tsugumi (Story)" the same Authors of the phenomenon "Death Note"!
Over All.. WATCH BAKUMAN!!!
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Last Updated: Jun 28, 2012
|10.00 (excellent)
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Last Updated: Dec 06, 2012
|10.00 (excellent)
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Last Updated: Aug 22, 2012
|9.75 (excellent)
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Last Updated: Jul 30, 2012
|9.75 (excellent)
a cool detictive anime
i watched this one before(but not complete cuz i didn't have the last 2eps so i stopped at ep 19)now i'm re watching it completely-the first anime(ever)i watch twice
this is a very cool anime,but stills there are things this anime has and things it just doesn't !!
i mean...the art of this anime isn't the best(so not),also for those who knew it is a detective anime but didn't watch it yet and though it is like detective Conan or death note....well it's not,the plot in this anime isn't really hard or anunderstandabl one!!
i mean you'd know the murder since the first minte in epode but stills,there are things that would atract you to watch this anime more(as NEURO,SAI)the heroine isn't really that bad(i actually liked her)
also this anime has avery cool moments and a very funny ones,and yeah...it is very interesting(what i said before(the credits) didn't mean it's a bad one at all...you'd just start it and without noticing,you'd be in the final eps hoping there are more!
also one of the things i liked this anime for,it was the fact that i can watch it without worring about the shitty fanservice things,so yeah...for those that doesn't like Ecchi this one is for you(i don't mean that the Ecchi viewers shouldn't watch it ;p)
and OH...for the story:well....the story is cool,i mean the girl that searching for her dad's killer so she worked with the demon(or such),there is no romantic tells in this anime(even though i wanted to be there-i just liked the relation between a demon and human XD)-i hate this in most of times but i guess i'd like it in this anime -__-
for final(the topic Genres thing) if you like these: Comedy, Demons, Mystery, Shounen, Supernatural
then i'v got a words for you(which i see fitting)
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Last Updated: Jan 09, 2013
|9.75 (excellent)
This anime as i consider,one of the best animes i'v watched since long ago!
I'm in love with all what was independent or Slice of life,and it is pretty much This Usagi Drop anime..
This anime is in general Unique,with it Story that i actually liked,like LOTS!
yeah,i know it seems very slow,and i dislike the feeling of they worked hard to make it very Slice of life and slow,Yet i love how it turned(it is rare to find an anime about REAL people living in REAL world with a REAL issues and life troubles! OR not all about a guy who is surrounded by girls that's trying to be(or he imagines them)Sexy all time long!),so this was very refreshing..
and also.you'd have the feeling of the ending being Faster and Cuter (also more living)than the beginning of the anime (even though i guess that since it has already begun with somebody's death,then this would be normal =.= )
For the art,i loved it,as much i'm a fan of the COOL graphic,and what of all that..
i'm just very week in the front of an independent/VERY slice of life anime art,i just love it!
The voice actors in UD are Amazing!i couldn't help it but falling in love with their voices (specially Rin & Kouki,their voice are "speechless")yeah,i know...i'm over "crazing" on this but i guess it is because i just love such a rare cute voice :3
And for the characters,they are all pretty lovable,cute and funny,yet unique;i mean they just act so "humanly" which is something i like and appreciate when they give a matter to those things!
so after all,Usagi Drop is an anime that worth to watch JUST if you were interested in those types of anime,and in case you were then i Highly recommend it,it just a perfectionism for me and hope if it is so to anyone who watches it
BTW,the anime isn't longer than (i guess) the half(or less) of the manga,in manga,Rin gets so older and also Kouki,later they start dating and what so
as far as i can tell,the manga might be better than the anime (i just haven't read it yet,but planning to!)..
anyways,here i am recommending it again :)
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Last Updated: Jul 14, 2012
|9.50 (excellent)
One of my Favorite comedy animes ever
it's so funny and it has this unique story that you'd like,also cute art and interesting characters..i also like it opening songs
for me...adding Hideyoshi to this anime was a successful touch and i liked it(made the anime funner)
but(as always)i didn't really like(but don't hate) the mains (Mizuki Himeji ,Minami Shimada,Akihisa Yoshii) i allways dislike the mains '^^ (Bad habit of me)
so this is a recommend anime (if you don't have a problem with some Echi scenes !)
if you like comedy-romance-school-magic and BAKAS :p...well,then go for it.
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Last Updated: Aug 22, 2012
|9.50 (excellent)
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Last Updated: Aug 22, 2012
|9.50 (excellent)
(Soredemo Machi wa Mawatteiru) is an anime that i can't stop laughing while remembering it
a very funny anime with a very funny art
and i couldn't stop watching it (from 9 o'clock to 3 in the mid of night then finished it in morning-liked the final episode the most!-)
too bad that this anime only 12 ep (hoped that it would be much longer)
this is one of the best animes for the season
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Last Updated: Jun 28, 2012
|9.50 (excellent)
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
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Last Updated: Jul 14, 2012
|9.50 (excellent)
The power to travel through time... It can be used for the good of humanity, or just selfishly abused. While many may
fantasize about obtaining such a power, it has become nothing less than reality for otherwise-normal schoolgirl Konno
After a fated event, her life takes a turn for the extraordinary. Though she initially uses her power to literally "leap" into the past and change little things in order to make her life easier, she soon has to face the fact that changing the past can have drastic consequences
this film was one of the best films I've watched,and it's a highly recommended,so give it a shot...you won't regret.
Seen: partially; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jul 26, 2012
|9.50 (excellent)
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jul 08, 2014
|9.50 (excellent)
It's been long since i have seen a worthy anime. To be honest, i started this one just to kill some time, didn't think i
would like it and enjoy it that much!
Here's the list of things i loved, and in the end the thing i hated, about the anime:
~Dantalion. Yeah, i must add him because HELL HE'S HOT!
~Dantalion's voice. because this sure had to be added.
~The story. Well, not really very original, but has it's creativity. The way the story flawed and everything was enjoyable and there was no moment in which i forgot what the main story was, unlike many animes of that genre. Though the ending might seem just a liiiiiitle bit rushed, but i loved it! And no, it has nothing to do with Dantalion playing a very important role in it, neither the final scene that kept me satisfied.. no..
~I LOVED the characters. Well.. the characters that one must love (aka leave the villains). William was one of my favorites! Of course, Dantalion was the most one that i liked, if you haven't noticed, and the second is William. Every character was lovable in their own way and you'd enjoy their screen time.
~For me, someone who haven't read the manga, they did great.
~The voice actors did their job well ;)
~The art. In fact, what attracted me to this anime; first, was the art. You could see from miles that the art will be a strong material in this anime, and it was. Although there might be mistakes sometimes, or some flaws, it still was good and easy to look at.
~Being a fangirl myself, nevertheless a supporter for the LGBT community, a fan service like shounen-ai would do the trick for me, even if they were just moments in the background.
~Because i need to say this, i liked William. Unlike 97% of anime main guys, William is very self-assured and pretty much in love with himself, he might be self-centric and a douche bag, he's very smart and he knows it, he as well knows how to do things himself (he made devils work as butlers for him, thank you), and he's not really that nice. So yeah, i loved his personality.
~To be honest, i don't know what to list more because i just don't know how to list all what i've liked. but i know it's worth it, hence the 9.5.
~About what i didn't like in this anime.. Well, I'm a religious person, nevertheless I'm Muslim, so now you could see how i have troubles with many "facts" in this anime, starting with Solomon's look and behavior (which sounded gay here, gotta be honest) and ending with Solomon's father that i really don't want to think of what they wanted to say through THAT.
Also, if i may, Michael? What the heck was that?! "Michael is a cruel and devious Seraph" what???! I really don't want to go through that. i just really don't have the nerves to. I'll leave them to be.
So, yeah, this side is very arguable. And rather than making me hate the anime, i decided to refrain from hearing or clinging on such matters that has nothing accurate. Ignoring their far-from-truth beliefs, laughing on some of them, made me watch the anime and enjoy it completely.
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Last Updated: Jun 29, 2014
|9.25 (very good)
Another CLAMP i watched, and yet; The best!
i'm in most not into the nice goofy girly girls, especially in Anime, i actually hate them and find 'em as the anime's weak point... but for some reason,i liked "Kobato", i mean i don't know, maybe cuz she was too goofy and cute to be hated!?
Eventually i liked her so much, in fact i liked almost all characters (what to do with CLAMP..)
for the story, i surly loved it. it was so fun. Don't know if the ending was rushed but i somehow feel so, yet i still liked it.
So yeah, this anime sure hast it, it is Funny and really enjoyable to be watched, the art is cool, the OP & Ending themes with the voice actors are well chosen...
All in All, i LOVED it and hope that everyone would :)
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Last Updated: Jun 28, 2014
|9.25 (very good)
I LOVED this show XD
"Hanasaku Iroha" has it, it has the story that's new, somehow. I mean i liked the hot spring and the art was too fitting, actually the art is way too AWESOME!
Also one of things i liked was the Romantic parts or something, i mean i'd hate the show if ohana ended up with Tooru!
I'm just glad that they did add Kouichi to be ohana's since the beginning... you'd get me when you watch the show =.=
For me, my favorite character was Minko since the beginning, she's cool and her voice is.. Well,i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it.... i can say it might be my fav anime female voice!!
also Ohana is kinda cute, even though it's hard for me to say it, but i didn't hate her as much as the other cheerful, not quoiting, nice, cute heroins!!
and another characters between funny and serious.
SO...Yeah, i Sure liked it and sure you'd like it, so go for it, it's funny/romantic/adventures/school....and some other things ^^
Seen: partially; Own: partially;
Last Updated: Jul 16, 2012
|9.25 (very good)
this is an anime that i regretted for not having it complete(and don't know why i didn't download it :(
there is something in this anime that made me can't stop watching it...
well...the Synopsis(from myanimelist.net)(my laziness again -_____-
"One Man vs. an Empire! Through fear and conquest, the Empire of Valdana holds the future of most of human space within its iron hands, and for generations, those hands have belonged to the Landless Lords of the ruling Tytania dynasty. ..
But now the foundation of the empire is crumbling, pockets of rebellion are forming and when a mission sent to punish the city-state of Euriya is shockingly defeated, the man responsible becomes the target of a galaxy-wide manhunt! ..
For Fan Hyurlick, architect of Tytania's first defeat, glory becomes desperation as his own side betrays him. Now Fan must not only save his own life, but somehow turn the tables on opponents who have whole worlds to command!"
"""Genres: Adventure, Romance, Sci-Fi, Space, Military, Psychological"""
i really loved this anime(and reallllllly LOVE the op of it XD)
SO...if you asked me,i'll say go and watch it,but don't blame me if you didn't like it cuz you were the one who asked ;3
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Last Updated: Dec 06, 2012
|9.25 (very good)
Shiki (Corpse Demon) is a beautiful anime with a Gorgas art and perfect story line and a deep-dramatic-horror-eps that
shows the humanity by vampires and that we are not in much differences from them
this is how I see it and why i love it!
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Last Updated: Aug 21, 2012
|9.25 (very good)
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Last Updated: Jul 08, 2014
|9.25 (very good)
It's a fairly silly anime that has a fairly beautiful art. to be honest, although ther's almost no story, i have enjoyed
Meganebu! thoroughly. there was no time in which i felt bored, and the colorful setting with great art is a good mix to
keep me entertained. the characters here are adorable and unique, as well as their daily lives lol. The time i watched
the anime was helpful though, because instead of sitting 6 hours straight to finish it, i watched like 1 or 2 episodes
every now and then for one week. that way i didn't feel like it was too much or too little.
In the end, it's an anime you watch if you have time and a want a mind peace.
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Last Updated: Sep 16, 2012
|9.00 (very good)
The first Downloaded anime i'v had *.*
Well,when i'v heard about this anime at first,i liked it but after a while,i hated it..then when it was in my hands and watched it,i liked it ^^
So,yeah..OHSHC is a really good anime,i know the art isn't it best point(at all) but it wasn't that bad....
Of Course,the most charas i liked was the Twins (i always like the twins >.<),and Hikaru most..
for Haruhi,she was nice and Funny,also the other characters...they were all good >>>>even Tamaki which i hated first!
this anime was so funny and i really enjoyed watching it and who knows,i might get my laziness away and read the manga!?
and i'm also sure you'd like it too if you gave it a shot,so do it!!
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Last Updated: Jun 29, 2014
|9.00 (very good)
Finally... an anime that goes beyond the Cliché school-romantic animes
the story about hopeless girl in love with a popular dude in her school that doesn't like her but she won't give up so she'll keep trying until she gets him (this is the clashic part) but this is till the middle -and here's the big spoiler, so don't read if you don't want to- later they'll get engaged then married and their life after marriage, and the'll have a baby..etc (those parts that i liked because they are different from the romantic animes that ends up with the couple confessing their feeling to each other and/or start dating)
and this anime is also so funny. liked it
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Last Updated: Aug 22, 2012
|9.00 (very good)
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Last Updated: Jun 28, 2014
|9.00 (very good)
Wahh,i liked an anime called "Say I Love You"??!
Well,it's obvious that it wasn't the story what attracted me to this (in fact,i felt disgust when i read the story on MyAnimeList for the first time!),but there were some points that made me watch it, ending liking it..
:.The Art: it is just the top reason, i'm a person who may watch things only for the Graphics! and in this anime, they just nailed it; i loved it so much, and finally, they made the "guy" (Yamato) really looks beautiful, and the "girl" (Mei) so beautiful too, the much she would worth! (also,i guess this returns to the fact that i like that style of a short hair -^.^- ). i mean; i'm just sicking tired of the popular dude who falls in love with the one that you can find a prettier chick everywhere, and much better!. But here, i didn't have that much object.
:.The Fashion Show: i mean their outfit. Mei's outfits (also yamato's) really catches me, i'm just into the "casual" outlook, and the Japaneses casual is my fav! so i loved their outfits like, very much (it's a personal taste though..). Their school uniforms killed me though =____= .
:.The HD (it's just my weak point, and i knew i must to put it here..).
:.The Voice Actors (or sound/music in overall): i liked the voice acting the most of them, for me they were just fitting well (Mei's one in most, Kayano Ai did a great job!)
also for the Background music,i liked it in general..
For the OP & END themes, i know that most people won't like them, but for me i felt they were actually fitting very well,and i liked the OP in some parts (but surely not my fav OP or END theme for an anime, at all!).
:.Characters: not the best of the anime! but i don't know why,i liked Mei ,i mean she's beautiful, got a great taste in outfits, not the Happy Innocent Dumb Hot type (obviously!), Cool, Has her funny moments, quite... and oh yeah; very short and got that hair style!
you know,in most times; i'd hate this heroine, and i started the anime hating her, but ending it with making her my fav..
Telling the truth,Yamato isn't that bad too,i mean yeah i hate the popular dude type, specially his, but i guess now he isn't that much of a bad one (but i still fav the BadAsses *o* )
for others, i didn't hate one practically,i just surely hated the ones who fall for the mains, but i'm glad they get done with them in a short time (sometimes it's not too short, but still better than others!!).
:.The Story: yeah i know.. i said i didn't like the story, and i didn't!
but i just didn't hate it that much when i WATCHED the anime, and how it progress (well,first eps killed me). i know lots of ways and things that could make the story much worse.
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jun 29, 2014
|8.75 (very good)
Basquash! is an anime i didn't know why exactly i bought, but i know i did!
After all, i ended watching it, liking it, recommending it!
The story of this anime is cool, and for once, it also focuses on my fav character (Iceman Hotty), i mean i kinda jumped when i knew that he'll make a big part of the ending (a rarely seen), so yeah;this surely made the rating get higher for me
but it's not the only reason, i already like sport/adventure/comedy/unique characters/weirdos/cool/fast yet slow Anime.. and i found them all in this one
the art isn't the best but it fits the anime very much (can't imagine K-ON graphics in it,can you?)
i liked the way the story moved on, and how it really attracted me into it, everything was just fine..
but there was only one thing i hated most (besides the legendary main that i felt i wanted to kick his ass, but at least he's better than another anime mains!), no; what i really hated was the pointless Ecchi scenes. the anime could have been too much better without them, but it's a Japanese anime about sport in another world with a male in the lead and lots of girls, there MUST be an Ecchi scenes!! (what i learned from anime, and life...)
Anyways, i (after all), really recommend this one in case you'r a fan of the previews Genres i mentioned, or have lots of time in your hand!
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Aug 22, 2012
|8.50 (very good)
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jul 11, 2012
|8.50 (very good)
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jun 28, 2014
|8.25 (good)
I actually liked this anime, even though i hate the harem type. The Ecchi wasn't necessary though..
it has a nice story,not original, but nice, cute art, funny moment and the most important... a cool ending
i mean really,the ending is different from what i have expected, and who thought it would be like that? (i don't want to spoil anything so...)
anyways when you like these Genres: "Comedy, Drama, Ecchi, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, School, Harem, Seinen" then go for it and watch it,it's really cool one and you won't regret. And even though Rin isn't the best thing, he's still bearable.
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Aug 22, 2012
|8.25 (good)
Seen: first; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Sep 09, 2012
|8.25 (good)
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jun 17, 2015
|8.25 (good)
AnE is for sure a good anime...but it is not the best!
i don't know what was the thing that made me not in love with this show,but i felt it's a bit overrated!?
the story isn't really new,the "Exorcist" school was a thing i felt i wanted to see more of, i mean yeah, they do spend all their time in school, but i wanted to see them training, getting better and what so.
for Characters, well...i actually didn't like rin in beginning but when the show kept on, i found myself liking him more.
in fact, i like both "Okumura twins"!
yup,i liked Yukio too,i don't know why though,i mean he's not really handsome and i never looked at him as a 15 years old dude (really, i felt like he's over 30s!), and i though in beginning that he's the smiley face one, but it seemed no
to tell the truth, this one (Yukio) had his moments,i mean,i liked him first (before i watch the anime), then i hated him in ep 3 then i liked him after that,then i hated him in the last episodes before the final cuz i liked him in that one! =.=
and the same for other characters,but i ended up liking them all,but ranked!!
Finally,let me say this:Go for it and watch it.
yeah,it worths after all,it's funny,adventure anime and other things makes you keep on going *.*
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jun 29, 2014
|8.00 (good)
in the beginning,i thought that this anime is SO not worth to be watched. What to call it? Stagy?
i just forced my self to watch it for the first 5 eps..but after ep 5 (or 6 don't remember) when things started, finally, getting interesting
well.. after that i couldn't stop watching it waiting for the ending.
for characters: i didn't like most of them, only liked Naoya Teshigawara -he's my fav type :3
but there's just one thing i'm wondering about (actually; more then one though) and this might be spoiler.. actually it IS:
.. why,again WHY misaki waited till the end to kill or announce that Reiko (Sakakibara's aunt) is the dead one even though she saw her getting killed before, why did misaki wait till lots of students die.. couldn't she kill her since the beginning!?
and i damn hate those bloody-death scenes. i mean,in this anime they show some really awful ways to die (i hope we would only rest in PEACE ;3)
Oh..one more thing.... is it only me or this anime has a couple similarities in art with Code Geass. after all the both animes has an awesome art out there, this is for sure.
Anyways, in case you'r a fan of Bloody stuff and So, then you'll surely like this one; So give it a good shot ^.^
Seen: partially; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Aug 22, 2012
|8.00 (good)
|to put it simply.....funny and cute anime,liked it.
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Aug 22, 2012
|7.75 (good)
and here we go :)
what would i write about an anime that fulled of bishis....... guess what....
yeah..the heroine -Chizuru- damn i hate her(also hate Toshizou Hijikata and sure that this anime would be much better without them but it just couldn't' t happen T-T)
but when we think about it,why would we(or I)hate a historical anime (actually I've learned thing about japanees history)i mean who would believe that the history would(ever)be interesting !!
and what makes it good(but of course not the best and you can know by the rating)is it's art
i mean come on people..it's the great Atsuko Nakajima who designed the characters and her art is perfect
also it has one of the best openings ever
but it has this(tragedy ending)thing which i hate most,i mean each character i like in this anime dies or never come back(and i most of the Shinsengumi ),and i'm glad my sister weren't in the room in such moments(cuz i cried -i'm just too emotional)..
OK, this is enough for now,also remember that this is my opinion.
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jan 03, 2013
|7.75 (good)
I'm not a fan of romance but i like high school anime,With a story and comedy for sure..
first of all,this anime has all of them in an unrealistic way!and in a way that makes me feeling Dumb!
*Romance:i don't know what kind of idea they'v got about romance,but i know that people aren't that dumb!
i mean,like seriously;Hikari didn't know that Kie likes her and he's flirting with her since the first Episode,and it's obvious she likes him,so why long!
couldn't they just do it in a better way,or never do it..
*Highschool:i don't get what kind of school that'll give such a "place" to seven students,even if they were the TOP on the nation!
and where exactly the schooling anyway,i don't remember seeing them studying or having exams or anything(a seen or two doesn't count in 24 eps)
also why exactly they are on the same rank,like always in a very unreasonable way
this without mentioning their very mini skirts that kills me,and all their School-unrelated activities!
*Story:this revolve on what i mentioned just now and they weren't very realistic,but it's obvious they have done all the unreasonable work just to create the story,even though i don't find it;but sometimes an only filler eps are fine..
*Comedy:yeah,it surly had it own comedian times,sometimes it kills me but in most,it's fine and i laugh!
Yep,i know..i killed this anime,and lots love it and have another look on it,but what i did say is what i did see..
Seen: partially; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jun 28, 2014
|7.75 (good)
For me...i know that such an anime worth to be watched
So go for it if you'r o fan of those magic things or super bowers\action\cool story line\nice art\the normal-perfect main male character(which i hate most), the heroine that everybody wants (also hate-maybe even more) and those typical characters we see everywhere that it's not funny anymore.
and excuse me but this is only what i can write about this one (watched -not completely- five\six years ago so this is what i can present for now '^^
Seen: completely
Last Updated: Dec 06, 2012
|7.75 (good)
This was a show i watched long time ago,but know i really liked it,it was just too funny and cool..
i surly loved the Characters,don't remember the names though =.=
but it has some memorable ones,the much i know i didn't dislike any of them!
Well,i guess that this is what you can see coming From CLAMP anyways,just the best work.
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jul 13, 2012
|7.50 (good)
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jan 04, 2013
|7.50 (good)
i liked this anime very much(finished it in one night)
but to be honest...i hated the ending(i mean the last 4 eps)
the beginig was funny (of course the mains wasn't my fav characters
i liked the story,but the weird thing is that such an anime isn't famous
I've gotten it from my sister's friend,other wise i'd never be hearing about it (and i know all the good animes even if i didn't watch them)
in the end.."Otome Youkai Zakuro" is a worthy one to watch.
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jul 16, 2012
|7.50 (good)
a good anime
watched it long time ago..the art of this anime isn't something if we comperd it with the animes now(well it's an old one anyway !)
the story is nice(liked it)..and it has a sad parts (but happy ending ^^)
it's in most.. Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Mecha, Romance, School, Shoujo Ai
if you like these Genres...then go for it.
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jul 11, 2012
|7.25 (above average)
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jun 29, 2014
|7.25 (above average)
"Allison and Lillia" is a very good anime
the story is great and the characters are awesome too,i liked the 'Allison' part of the anime the most. i don't remember much of things about it (sorry but i wached it long time ago '^^)
but what i'm sure about is this anime just simply amazing and must be watched!
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jul 14, 2012
|7.25 (above average)
this anime is one good anime but so not the best(at all)
it's just the same story:a cool guy dragged into a war(or battles) against his will,but there is something weird (special) about him (his blood here)
and every one wants him,also he'v got that friend who gets worried about him;also the evil(dark-vicious)-shiki-who(for a reason i don't get)never kills akira even though he'v got the chance(always)...OH wait,i know why,cuz akira must win in the end and that's what hepens..pla pla pla pla
but it wasn't really this bad,what i hated most was that kuski(wrong spelling,i know) must die in the second half of episode 11
and that was after they hardly tried to save him from death after drinking the rain and akira's blood !?
well,after all...it's up to you to watch or not ;)
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jul 27, 2012
|7.25 (above average)
the story of this anime is a bit different
"There are far worse things than having to deal with your ex-boyfriend's little sister or your older brother's ex-girlfriend. But that's something Karada Iokawa and Shoko Nogami have to learn the hard way when a magic wishing stone inexplicably grants Karada's wish to be older - and does it by stealing the years from Shoko! Now Shoko, who's already graduated and studied overseas, is Karada's age, just about to enter junior high school. Meanwhile Karada must suddenly face the real facts about what being grown up entails. And just to make a bizarre situation even more awkward, there's the issue of how to handle their existing romantic interests!"
source(myanimelist.net).....i was too lazy to write all this '^^
this anime fits you if you'r a fan of -Drama, Fantasy, Slice of Life, Supernatural- Genres.
for me it was a bit too slow but I've actually watched it six years ago and i feel like i want to watch it again though-but someday not really soon :P-.
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jul 16, 2012
|6.75 (above average)
one of the first animes I've watched
didn't love...but didn't hate.....(but really hated the main young girl over there)
nothing really special about this anime
so everything is up to you this time.
Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Dec 31, 2012
|6.25 (average)
"Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru" or in another simple words "..Uraboku..":
a Well Drawn anime....maybe this is the right thing to describe this anime by...
for me this anime kinda lost the story,or there is no story since the beginning so the art is the where to look at and what to drag you to watch the anime.
i found this anime by a random video on my laptop took from my sister's friend,i liked the art(it was a screenshots and some music)so i searched and downloaded the anime,maybe that was for some reason the fastest 12h(less actually cuz the ep is already 23min!!)in my life,the 24eps just finished too fast(glad they did because i didn't want to hear more of yuk's voice or his friendly shitty words!!)
but yeah for some reason this anime really drags you to finish it but it is for sure not it story because it doesn't have one(don't be fooled by the story told up there,it is just because they wanted something to call it story!)
and now maybe someone would ask...then why did you watch the entire anime after all !?
well it is for the ART because i'm someone who searches for art before story(lately every anime or movie have the same story even if some details changed!)so the art is very important reason,i also admire(Hotsuma,Shuusei,Touko,Tsukumo)so...yeah i guess four characters effects,don't they!!?
another reason,i won't say i didn't enjoy"much"in watching this anime(i only wanted yuki and luka die for some reason!!)O.o
i enjoined till i watched the ending"simple spoiler coming"....(what the F----)it is not just an open ending...there is no ending,i mean i don't want to see someone dies but while i was watching the 2ed OP and has that seen where every body was injured i waited for something big...for something to really please me....but no,they just decided to do something like that,i just felt like the ending was catted off or something,i mean they payed for it,couldn't they end it better(or kill yuki,luka maybe ^^)....DAMN IT
anyways this is my opinion on this anime and if you know you'd feel the same then go for it and watch it but don't wait for something big(at all) or better that the art it self,which means if you already dislike the art then leave it,it doesn't got a hope "^^.
well after a second though,if you don't like the art but you like the foolish talk about friendship and someone being mister nice\beloved\USELESS\weak...then you'r in the right place((or you can also try-Uta no Prince Sama & Vampire Knight))!.
Seen: completely; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jun 28, 2014
|4.75 (moderate)
Kuragehime started well... then took another turn.
What attracted me to the anime is the cross-dressing, because say what you like; that's my favorite genre -you know there will be funny moments, reasons for why s/he is doing so, how will it be revealed, how will the romance happen and the list goes on- so i was looking for this. Well, except for the crappy reason for why Kuranosuke is dressing like a lady, which is odd by itself, i haven't seen something come from it.
The relations in the anime were actually odd as well. Don't know why but they felt some sort of forced. The art wasn't the anime's strength point. Yes, it suits the anime, but this doesn't take anything for the fact that it had too many flaws. The opening and ending theme weren't that good.
There were funny moments, but they were moments. Maybe what annoyed me the most is the two topics they keep talking about for the last 9 episodes. Shuu's and Tsukimi's virginity (mostly Shuu) and the hook up between Shuu and Shouko, and the two subjects didn't lead to anywhere. Seriously, it was a disparate move to try and make the anime feel mature, but it just made the anime feel uncomfortable and later very annoying.
See it as a spoiler or not, but the ending was the worst. It was left open and nothing was finished. No one knew about Kuranosuke except the people that already know, they left the relationships undone as well as other story points. Oh, and the suddenly Fashion Designer Tsukimi that i still don't get where did she come from. like dude, what kind of ending is this? Even Uraboku had a better one, and this says something.
Seen: partially; Own: completely;
Last Updated: Jul 16, 2012
|3.25 (poor)
|LOVE clamp.....but HATE this one the much that i won't be wasting my time writing something about it !!!


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Escape the Dark Castle (T.O.S.)
The Game of Atmospheric AdventureEscape the Dark Castle is a simple, fantasy adventure game for 1-4 players, with a focus on atmosphere, storytelling and player cooperation– perfect for newcomers to tabletop gaming. It takes 2 minutes to set up, lasts around 30 minutes, and no two games are ever the same. Players take the roles of prisoners on a quest to Escape the Dark Castle, and must work together to overcome its many horrors, traps, and challenges - each of which is represented by a large, beautifully illustrated chapter card. As these immersive chapter cards are revealed one by one, the game takes on the form of a shared storybook experience, with the players making decisions about what to do each chapter before using dice and item cards to try and keep everyone in the group alive! Can YOU escape the dark?At the beginning of each game, 15 chapter cards are drawn at random from a larger deck to create a unique castle every time.Gameplay involves one player revealing a new chapter card each turn, in a motion like turning a page of a book. When a card is turned, the next chamber or passageway into which the prisoners have stumbled is revealed. There is no turn order. Instead, players decide as a group who will turn the next chapter card, and there are often grisly consequences for the one that does!Once revealed, the chapter card will explain the situation facing the group and what must be done to get through it. In the style of choose-your-path adventures, most chapters offer the group a choice about how to proceed. Bribe the drunken guards or attack them? Charge the beast or lure it out? Steal from the kitchen stores or keep moving?Each chapter is a mini-game and a variety of mechanics are required to complete them, from RPG-style skill tests for an individual character, to push-your-luck dice rolling as a team, to the playing of item cards collected along the way to bolster the tactical abilities of the group.When the players choose to enter (or fail to avoid) combat, all players roll their unique character dice simultaneously to make an attack against the enemy. They need to collectively muster the right combination of Might, Cunning and Wisdom to defeat the foe in question, or risk taking damage. Blocking, Resting, and the use of Weapons, Relics and Potions will help to keep the prisoners alive.The goal of the game is for the group to complete every chapter in the castle deck, then defeat the final boss. To win, they must keep every member of the team alive - if any player is killed the game ends immediately.The game has simple rules so it's easy to learn. You'll be able to get started within about 5 minutes.What makes this game special?• It's approachable - The game is designed with non-gamers in mind, but is no less rich and rewarding for it. Now anyone can enjoy the atmosphere of a classic fantasy quest.• It's quick - It takes 2 mins to set up and around 30 mins to play. No downtime, no elimination, and full player engagement throughout. No-one will be bored.• It's social - Many chapters offer a compelling choice for the group, stimulating regular player interaction and discussion. It's perfect for the pub or a games cafe, but can even be played solo!• It's different every time - You never know what the next chapter will be, so there is plenty of tension and suspense as your unique adventure unfolds each game.• It has a unique look - So many games look alike these days. Here is something truly distinct for your collection. We've worked hard to create a stylish look evocative of retro classics.• There are no heroes - The playable characters are refreshingly ordinary. No musclebound heroes or buxom heroines here, and there is an equal mix of male and female characters.• You choose your path - The decisions you make will change how each chapter turns out, and play a significant part in determining success or failure.• It's the start of something big - We plan to add new chapters, characters, items and advanced rules to expand the game, not to mention taking you beyond the castle itself...Contents: 45 chapter cards 35 item cards 6 character cards 3 boss cards 1 start card 9 chapter dice 6 character dice 1 scorepad 4 pencilsPlayers 1 to 4Playing Time 30 MinutesAges 14+
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Released: 07 August 2018


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Spanish Synagogue
October 7
|Defying definition: Popp, Orlowsky and Dohrmann.
Klezmer music is an incredibly elastic form that can be stretched to accommodate a wide range of other genres, as this very talented German trio demonstrated last night. Ranging across classical, jazz, pop and traditional Eastern European music, they play a bright, catchy synthesis of sounds that's hard to classify – and they're proud of it.
"A lot of people who come to our concerts say, 'We don't know where to put your music,'" a talkative David Orlowsky said early in the first set. "We call it chamber world music, with more emphasis on the 'chamber' part."
That means a lot of soft passages, delicate solos and rhythm changes and breaks that demand careful listening. The band can open up and swing when it wants to, especially on a piece like Goldfinger, a take on the James Bond soundtrack that employs New Orleans-style jazz riffs. But the trio's tastes, and talents, run in a more sophisticated vein: lay down a melody, build it one instrument at a time, develop the complexity, pick up the tempo, take it to a peak and then snap the whole business to a sudden stop for a couple beats before dropping the song back to a soft purr.
It takes good musicians to pull this off, and this threesome has both the chops and the pedigree. Classically trained guitarist Jens-Uwe Popp, who draws some interesting sounds from his instrument by occasionally rubbing rather than strumming the strings, played for many years with Giora Feidman, giving the trio a solid klezmer grounding. Contrabassist Florian Dohrmann studied with the great German bass player Dieter Ilg, and it sounds like it; he plays with intelligence and style, anchoring the sound with solid, shifting rhythms layered with tasty jazz licks. If his pieces last night were any indication, Dohrmann is also a pretty nifty songwriter.
Orlowsky is the Kenny G of klezmer. He'll bend an occasional note or end a fast-paced piece with a squawk, but mostly he plays smooth and sweet, with a sound that flows from his clarinet like melted butter. In the band's publicity photos, Orlowsky is dressed in all-black with a tuque, like some street gang tough. But in person he comes across more like a choir boy, personable and chatty, explaining all the song titles to the audience in perfect English.
Most of the music was from the band's new release Nessiah, with a few songs from earlier albums and some traditional klezmer in the mix. The audience preferred uptempo numbers like Gra and Balkanplatte, but musically the most interesting selections were those that allowed the band to showcase their songwriting and solo performance talents, like the triptych Durch Nacht und Wind/Nessiah/Aer.
And the setting was inspired – not just for the natural fit of klezmer music in a synagogue, but the clarity of an acoustic trio in the space, and the incredibly rich, ornate interior, a perfect visual complement to the sound. The only off-note was the glaring sponsor billboards mounted on either side of the band. Those are no doubt contractually obligated, but they seemed like a crass intrusion on some otherwise magical moments. Close your eyes, however, and you were transported to some lovely places.


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I've got to admit, I'm a little bit in love with this little make. A friend contacted me a couple of weeks ago to ask if I'd consider a special commission for him and his wife. Their little daughter is growing up fast and has outgrown her tiny baby clothes, but they were sad about the thought of giving them away. They asked me if I would be able to make them into a small quilted comforter she could carry round with her, something I was only to happy to help with.
They were keen that their daughter have the comforter to carry round with her, rather than it be a traditional quilt. We decided not to pad it out with batting, but simply to back it with beautifully soft brushed cotton. As it was a carry round blanket, we kept it relatively small; a little larger than a fat quarter.
I was given a bag of the most beautiful little clothes – generally 0-3 months – they were tiny! Making the first cut into the first item was really tough; it felt wrong to be cutting into them as they were so beautiful. As the clothes were so little, I cut out 7cm squares. I used some thick card for my template square (although you can buy some great perspex versions too) and cut out the fabric using my rotary cutter and self healing mat – much quicker than with scissors. I had lots of fun picking out details in the clothes to include in my squares (such as the bunny faces!)
Much of the time taken when you're quilting is in the preparation; in contrast, once I'd cut out, the construction was pretty quick. I laid out my first line of the quilt trying to get a good mix of colours. For every line after, you'll notice I moved the line on by one so the matching squares followed a diagonal. Throughout, I used a 1cm seam allowance. Sewing solely with cottons would have been easier; having a mix of wovens and knits was a slight challenge in that I needed to adjust my sewing to ensure I could match up the squares (it's easy to stretch out the knits inadvertently!)
From my calculations I thought there would be seven lines of quilting but one I'd sewn it and laid it on the backing, I managed another two rows, making it a 9×9 square. I'd bought half a metre of baby blue brushed cotton and the 9 lines fitted perfectly, with a little over for a seam allowance.
When you're sewing the backing on, lay it over the front with the right sides together and sew round with a 1cm seam allowance, leaving a 3-4 inch gap for turning. Once you've turned it the right way, ensuring you've used your point turner in the corners, tuck in the fabric you've not sewn and go all of the way round with a neat top stitch. I love this finish; it's so practical to close your turning gap and leaves a really pretty finish.
Top Tip: Before you turn your blanket, snip all four corners (taking care not to snip your stitches) to teduce bulk
I'm so pleased with the finished quilt; knowing a little girl will spend her childhood taking with her a beautiful quilted blanket of her tiniest baby clothes is really special and I know her mum and dad will appreciate the sentimental value of the comforter also. They have photos of her in the outfits for her to match to her blanket.
If you've got any fabric left over, why not have a go at making an Elephant Soft Toy?
If you like this idea, you might also like the idea of supersizing your blanket and making a play mat
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So, it's been a while since the last update. Again.
I'd like to blame it on the usual: the ramp up to the zaniness that is Stampede, especially as a Caravan volunteer, putting in 50 hours of volunteering in eight days. And having a friend from Australia visit for three days during that period. Meaning I had to clean my house from top to bottom. And show her around even though I was dead on my feet and getting less than 5 hours of sleep a night.
And FolkFest, where I once again worked full days Thursday/Friday AND put in my 16 hours of volunteering throughout the four days of the festival. At least I spent more time this year enjoying the music & festivities. And parties.
And then the inevitable week where all I do is crawl home and spend the evenings sitting in the dark, watching TV, because I can't fathom being on my feet or talking to people for another second.
That's not to say I haven't written a few blog posts in my absence. In fact, I wrote three!
In July, I wrote one for the Calgary Stampede on why I volunteer with the Caravan Committee.
In August, I wrote two blog posts for Calgary Culture – festival previews for:
So, I haven't been totally under a rock. Just not under this one.
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A Dwarf planet is a planet that is in the direct orbit of the sun, it is also a small planet.
The term 'Dwarf planet' was adopted in 2006 as part of a three-way categorization of bodies orbiting the Sun, brought about by an increase in discoveries of trans-Neptunian objects that rivaled Pluto in size, and finally precipitated by the discovery of an even more massive object, Eris.
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Mack makes 'titanic' leap into heavy
By Jan Westell LAS VEGAS, Nev. Mack's latest model made one of the most dramatic entrances at the recent ConExpo construction trade show, and the company also had one of the busiest displays, with industry truck enthusiasts scrambling to get a close up view of the new off highway vehicle.
The Mack Titan has been designed for heavy transport and heavy construction applications. It's a new model intended to offer comfort and style, as well as power. Mack also considers the new Titan to be the boldest looking Mack ever, with the "attitude and torque required" for hauling heavy loads.
"The Titan model is an all out Mack strong and bold,"Kelly says of a product that should work well within a demanding Canadian landscape. "One look at this truck and you know it was engineered to handle the meanest jobs logging, oilfields, heavy equipment or severe heavy haul," he adds.
"For Mack customers whose requirements demand these extreme loads, the Titan by Mack is exactly the truck they've been looking for. This new offering extends our tradition of application excellence, and follows in the Mack heritage of classic big block, long hood, high GVWR like the RW Super Liner."
But looks aren't everything, a mi Belstaff nd Mack indicates that the Titan's appeal goes deeper with transmissions, suspensions, axles, and a "Cornerstone" chassis for an integrated, balanced design Mack flagship.
"Our research showed customers in these segments expect their truck to have several key characteristics," says Steve Ginter, Mack vocational products marketing manager. "The truck has to haul heavy loads in brutal conditions. It has to be reliable, durable and efficient. It needs the horsepower to pull extremely high GVW and GCW loads, and the Titan by Mack is perfect for this. And it must visually demonstrate its power, durability and quality. The styling team did a fantastic job, with the whole chrome show that's going on with the Titan model."
Mack considers the imposing vehicle to have a "commanding" stance, with high ground clearance to handle adverse off road conditions. Image conscious operators may appreciate the long hood, and for comfort and ideal vantage, a cab that is moved back and up on the chassis for a heavy haul position. The higher cab position has also been designed to improve air flow for under hood cooling.
Mack engineers believe that the Titan's most appealing exterior feature is the twin cowl mounted chrome air intakes, which are not only functional, but also appealing, and provide several advantages over external air cleaner assemblies.
According to Mack: the design minimizes moisture and screens debris from reaching the air filter element; the "smooth, non restrictive piping, is optimized for highvolume airflow;" and for easy service, the air filters' elements are located under the cab.
For those operators who can't get enough shine on their trucks, the shine doesn't end with Titan's front grille. The Titan offers: chrome horns, chrome "eyebrow" on hood fender wells, a stainless steel sun visor (in two widths), stainless steel skirt lighting (with optional features), large six inch dual exhaust stacks, a bright metal bumper with integrated driving lights, and a stainless steel cover for the diesel particular filter.
Mack indicates that the "heart and soul" of its new model is the new MP10, what the company promotes as the most powerful engine ever installed by the company, and certified to EPA07 emission standards.
The MP10 offers an in line sixcylinder diesel, with single overhead cam and high pressure fuel injection, available in three ratings: with peak horsepower of 515 hp, 565 hp and 605 hp, and all with "MaxiCruise" torque rise. Maximum torque ranges for the MP10 range are listed from: 1,860 lb. ft. to 2,060 lb. ft., at 1,200 RPM, providing literally, "a tonne of torque" in some instances.
"The MP10's huge torque gives Titan by Mack the grunt to pull heavy loads from a dead stop on a job site, and the power to get those loads up to speed on the highway," according to Mack officials.
"These are typical conditions for applications such as logging, mining and equipment haulers."
The MP10 engine has been matched to the Mack T300ES series 10 , 13 a mi Belstaff nd 18 speed transmissions, and Mack attests that it will deliver triple countershaft performance, for the most demanding vocational applications. Otherwise, Eaton transmissions are an option.
Mack's "Cornerstone" chassis is offered in three frame rail thicknesses 8 mm, 9.5 mm and 11 mm, with optional full or partial 5 mm inside channel reinforcements, and application specific crossmembers. The frames have been rated at 120,000 psi, according to Mack.
A short 41 inch front axle position has been designed to increase load capacity, while providing ideal maneuverability in tight job site environments, according to the company.
The combination of the front axle position, and high ground clearance, is intended to give drivers an optimum approach angle for sharp incli mi Belstaff nes and uneven terrain, typical of the landscape associated with logging and construction.
Options for front axles and suspensions range from 12,000 lb to 20,000 lb capacity, with rear axles and suspensions from 38,000 lbs to 65,000 lbs.
Mack predicts that drivers will experience a smooth highway ride even when off road, due to the Titan's new air ride cab mounting. The cab is mounted on twin widespace air bags, with shocks intended to neutralize a harsh ride, and stabilizers to prevent cab sway.
The Titan's interior has been designed for driver convenience and comfort, including reduced noise and vibration. The interior is available in three options: Pedi mi Belstaff gree, Champion and the Rawhide Edition. The cab comes with overhead storage bins, and four point lighting: two for general use, and one map light and one task light over the steering wheel. The dash is available in wood grain or brushed nickel. The standard instrument panel is intended to offer easy access, and safety.
The standard Mack co pilot display provides drivers with accessible screens in the instrument panel to monitor various data, like realtime fuel economy with sweet spot indicator and trip data, detailed maintenance and fault summaries, and supplemental sensor readings.
The available T7000 navigational radio integrates entertainment, navigation, a blind spot camera display, and vehicle, trip and tire pressure monitoring systems.
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|p. xiii
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|The Shadow Kingdom
|p. 1
|The Ghost Kings
|p. 27
|The Curse of the Golden Skull
|p. 29
|Red Shadows
|p. 33
|The One Black Stain
|p. 59
|The Dark Man
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|The Marching Song of Connacht
|p. 85
|Kings of the Night
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|p. 119
|The Black Stone
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|The Song of a Mad Minstrel
|p. 137
|The Fightin'est Pair
|p. 139
|The Grey God Passes
|p. 153
|The Song of the Last Briton
|p. 183
|Worms of the Earth
|p. 185
|An Echo from the Iron Harp
|p. 213
|Lord of the Dead
|p. 217
|p. 247
|"For the Love of Barbara Allen
|p. 249
|The Tide
|p. 257
|The Valley of the Worm
|p. 259
|The Dust Dance: Selections, Version II
|p. 279
|The People of the Black Circle
|p. 283
|Beyond the Black River
|p. 353
|A Word front the Outer Dark
|p. 403
|Hawk of the Hills
|p. 405
|Sharp's Gun Serenade
|p. 453
|Lines Written in the Realization That I Must Die
|p. 469
|Robert E. Howard: Twentieth-Century Mythmaker
|p. 473
|A Short Biography of Robert E. Howard
|p. 485
|Notes on the Original Howard Texts
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Aashka Goradia, one of the pretty & stylish girl in the Bigg Boss House has been wearing dresses designed by Amy Billimoria.
Bigg Boss season 6, the most talked about reality show on Colors is raining fashion this time, with housemate like Aashka Goradia who has been the most stylish contestant by far in the series.
Born in a Gujarati Family, blessed with the 'pretty girl next door' looks Aashka has managed to play different roles in her career span, the favorite daughter Kumud of Kussum Fame , a promising rampKalavati of Laagi Tujhse Lagan & fearlessly participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 4. Been in the industry for quite some time now Aashka has been stylish all this while & the lady behind her has been Amy Billimoria.
With 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, Amy Billimoria specializes in couture, Bridal fashion & evening gowns.
Aashka has been Amy's favorite all this while; Amy has designed every bit of clothing for the gorgeous Gujju girl who looks glamorous at every happening in town. Aashka before entering the Bigg Boss House mentioned on her social networking website, " What would I be without Amy, the lady who has designed every bit of clothing that you would seen me wearing inside the house. She makes me feel so glamorous."
Amy known among her clientele for her 'Classy & Sassy' collection is happy with how Aashka has been carrying off her designs in the Bigg Boss House. She mentions, " I have always told Aashka, Camera or no camera, always be stylish & that's what exactly she has been doing. She looks pretty onscreen, stylish amongst the contestants. I am pretty much happy with her performance. Wishing her all the luck!"


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Introducing Boho Bridal
Last week I made a little trip up Mangorei road to visit New Plymouths newest Bridal Boutique - Boho Bridal, and it's owner - the lovely Abbey.
Tucked down a short driveway off Karina Road - Boho Bridal is a beautiful and bright little space filled wth a perfectly gorgeous little selection of gowns fit for a princess! Boho Bridal originally started as La Dress back in 2010, but sometimes life gets in the way and Abbey, who was based in Australia at this time, and her sister Lisa, who she was working with, felt that as they were unable to give their brides the full 100% that they deserved, it was time to take a little break. But Abbeys passion for weddings and fashion proved to strong to resist and she's back in business with Boho Bridal.
Abbey, much like Mrs TW, LOVES all things Bridal and Wedding. She has a keen eye for style and trends and her passion is evident in the gorgeous selection of gowns she has available in her little studio. When asked what her favourite thing was about weddings - Abbeys answer was, excitedly - THE DRESS!
Abbey has worked closely with her designer and manufacturer, both based in China - even making the trip out to China to visit the factory where her dresses are designed and made - to ensure that they are original designs and of the highest quality - both in terms of materials and workmanship. Boho Bridals gowns go through a strict quality control process - guaranteeing you that the dress you receive is perfect!
Boho Bridal also offers a custom design service - if you're struggling to find EXACTLY what you like....maybe you like the skirt on this dress, but you like the top of this one, but you'd prefer the whole thing to be made in a Duchess Satin instead of Taffeta and you'd like to add a sleeve and shorten the train.......... Boho Bridal can help turn your ideas into a reality. Their close working relationship with their designer and factory in China means that every possible measure is taken to make sure you receive a dress that is both beautiful and made to last. Their Designer even sends a sketch and fabric samples for you to approve before your dress goes into production.
With dresses ranging from $1200 to $1600 - Boho Bridal is making custom design a little more affordable.
Abbey has lots of exciting new options coming - including a range of gowns for their more budget concious brides starting at $300 and an even a Maternity Gown for expecting brides!
They do say - the best things come in small packages - and they do! Boho Bridal is petit, sweet and fantastic!!! But don't take our word for it - go visit Abbey at Boho Bridal and check out their gorgeous gowns for yourself!


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The Level 5 Certificate in Primary School Physical Education Specialism (QCF) is a bespoke primary school PE qualification, developed by Sports Leaders UK (SLUK) and Association of Physical Education (AfPE), to upskill staff working in Primary Schools to support the delivery and leadership of high quality PE and school sport.
For more information please view the promotional flyer.
This is an excellent use of the primary PE and sport premium because it develops sustainable excellence. Please be aware that this is a 6 day course spread over the course of the academic year.
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Crichton Casbon is a nationally recognised leader in physical education and sport. His background in primary PE is extensive:
8 years as a PE adviser in East Sussex teaching in 220+ schools
11 years at QCA writing the national curriculum programmes of study and schemes of work
Lead for PE and School Sport (PESS) Project exploring the impact of PESS
Joint-author with Dr Lynne Spackman of Assessment in PE
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Differential Polarization Nonlinear Optical Microscopy with Adaptive Optics Controlled Multiplexed Beams
Differential Polarization Nonlinear Optical Microscopy with Adaptive Optics Controlled Multiplexed Beams - Descarga este documento en PDF. Documentación en PDF para descargar gratis. Disponible también para leer online.
Department of Physics and Institute for Optical Sciences, University of Toronto, 60 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1A7, Canada
Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences, University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road North, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
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Abstract Differential polarization nonlinear optical microscopy has the potential to become an indispensable tool for structural investigations of ordered biological assemblies and microcrystalline aggregates. Their microscopic organization can be probed through fast and sensitive measurements of nonlinear optical signal anisotropy, which can be achieved with microscopic spatial resolution by using time-multiplexed pulsed laser beams with perpendicular polarization orientations and photon-counting detection electronics for signal demultiplexing. In addition, deformable membrane mirrors can be used to correct for optical aberrations in the microscope and simultaneously optimize beam overlap using a genetic algorithm. The beam overlap can be achieved with better accuracy than diffraction limited point-spread function, which allows to perform polarization-resolved measurements on the pixel-by-pixel basis. We describe a newly developed differential polarization microscope and present applications of the differential microscopy technique for structural studies of collagen and cellulose. Both, second harmonic generation, and fluorescence-detected nonlinear absorption anisotropy are used in these investigations. It is shown that the orientation and structural properties of the fibers in biological tissue can be deduced and that the orientation of fluorescent molecules Congo Red, which label the fibers, can be determined. Differential polarization microscopy sidesteps common issues such as photobleaching and sample movement. Due to tens of megahertz alternating polarization of excitation pulses fast data acquisition can be conveniently applied to measure changes in the nonlinear signal anisotropy in dynamically changing in vivo structures. View Full-Text
Keywords: differential microscopy; nonlinear microscopy; multiharmonic generation; genetic algorithms; adaptive optics differential microscopy; nonlinear microscopy; multiharmonic generation; genetic algorithms; adaptive optics
Autor: Masood Samim 1,2,†, Daaf Sandkuijl 1,2,†, Ian Tretyakov 2, Richard Cisek 1,2 and Virginijus Barzda 1,2,*
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Namaste Korea
Today, there are about 5,000 Koreans in Delhi and the National Capital Region, most living with their families in south Delhi colonies. While a majority of them work for Korean corporate giants like LG, Samsung and Hyundai, many are entrepreneurs. Manoj Sharma gives details...india Updated: Jun 14, 2009 01:06 IST
MB Kim, 50, a South Korean businessman came to India in 2002. He wound up his business in London to come to Delhi. And seven years on, he says he made the right decision. Kim owns two factories in Noida — that manufactures plastic components for LCD TVs and computer monitors and employs about 400 people — almost all of them Indians. "Initially, life in Delhi was tough. The weather was harsh and I longed for Korean food and people. But now I have settled and it will be tough for me to go back and live in Seoul," says the soft-spoken Kim, sitting in his spartan office in Noida. He passes instructions to his staff in a mix of Hindi and English, as he talks about life here.
Kim is not an exception. Today, there are about 5,000 Koreans in Delhi and the National Capital Region, most living with their families in south Delhi colonies such as Vasant Vihar, Anand Niketan, Hauz Khas, Green Park and Safdarjang Enclave. While a majority of them work for Korean corporate giants like LG, Samsung and Hyundai, many are entrepreneurs.
Koreans: Punjabis of East Asia?
kimchi and butter chicken to.
Keeping up with the Joneses is a religion: My Lexus and Louis Vuitton are bigger than yours. Everything has to be larger than life.
Will out-eat and out-drink almost everyone they know. If they can't, they'll die trying.
Love talking and singing, louder but as off-key when drunk. Both are temperamental and aggressive.
Dramas set fashion and lifestyle trends. Korea is perhaps the only country where women queue up for hours to buy Chanel at full price.
In fact, there are about 180 companies owned by Koreans in the NCR. They are running consultancies, travel companies, restaurants, furniture stores and art galleries. The city also boasts of a Korean superstore called A Mart (see Gung-ho dining) — where all groceries are imported from Korea." It's nice to live in Delhi; it has a rich history, a vibrant culture and now there are so many Koreans here that I do not feel like living in a foreign country,"says YH Park, general manager, customer care services, Hyundai Motors India.
Food, clubs and rounds of golf
The family spends the weekends trawling the malls, watching Hindi movies and playing golf. "We all enjoyed Ghajini a lot," says Park, who relishes Indian food, especially naan and dal makhni.
Park's wife and daughter (who studies at the American Embassy School in the capital) are in Korea at the moment for the summer holidays. So, these days Park heads to the city's Korean restaurants to eat as well as socialise.
HS Jang, who runs the Restaurant de Seoul in Ansal Plaza says 80 per cent of his customers are Koreans, and "they come here to taste authentic Korean food and catch up with fellow Koreans." He started the place five years ago. While talking to Jang, I meet a lot of young people, all Koreans, trooping in. Kim Mi-Na who works as a graphic designer, tells me that she hits the city nightclubs every Saturday night after work, "but Seoul has a better night life," she says.
Another favourite weekend activity is golf. "Koreans are very passionate about golf, especially as playing in South Korea is pretty expensive compared to India," says M.B. Kim. Go to Jaypee Greens in Greater Noida and you will find that the majority of golfers are Koreans. Many Koreans take memberships of golf courses in the NCR, and also get to bond with their people on the fairway.
Associated folk
Also in the capital — in a rather slick location in Hauz Khas — is the office of the Korean Association in India (KAI). MB Kim heads this organisation that hosts a cultural festival once in two years. There are also classes held for children and housewives. A topic of one such class: 'maintaining health and hygiene in Delhi'.
There is also a monthly magazine, Namaste India, in Korean, that has news about happenings within the community. Namaste India has articles by Koreans from all over India and is distributed to various Korean companies.
Other than KAI, Delhi University also has a Delhi University Korean Students Union (DUKSU). There are about 90 Korean students enrolled in university, many of them pursuing certificate courses in Hindi. Says Jin Bum Kim, ex-president of the union who passed out of Ramjas College last year, "The idea behind the union is to give Korean students a platform to help each other by sharing experiences, exchanging notes from seniors and helping them overcome the language barrier." Most Koreans, Kim says, have a problem with languages, both Hindi and English. "And Korean students enrolled in undergraduate courses often fail in the first year because of language."
Besides the union, DU also has a Korean band called Soeum, meaning noise, and a football team to boot.
Language barrier
The Koreans' struggle with English and Hindi has created a huge demand for interpreters in Delhi. In fact, there is no dearth of institutes and individuals promising to make you proficient in the language. "I work as an interpreter for Korean companies such as LG, who hire me regularly on contract basis,"says Bhanu Pratap who runs Korean Solutions, a Delhi-based interpretation and translation service. Go online and you will find any number of individuals who offer services to Koreans on the internet. Last year, Union tourism minister Ambika Soni also released first Korean-Hindi dictionary during her visit to Seoul.
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For the rolls:
2 cups shredded mozzarella (you can substitute with fontina, mild raw cheddar, or Monterey Jack)
1 cup arrowroot flour
1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
1 teaspoon grain-free baking powder*
1 large egg
3 tablespoons whole milk
Arrowroot is not a grain.
I have not been able to find arrowroot flour in any of the stores near me. I am very confused by all the info out there about substitutes for arrowroot flour. some say potato flour, others say potato starch, some say potato starch flour. And of course, there are those who say potato starch = potato flour = potato starch flour and those that say the opposite! It is all too confusing to me!
I use coconut flour, tapioca flour and potato starch/flour interchangeably.
Arrowroot is a thickening agent like cornflour/cornstarch. I would expect potato starch or flour or anyway you want to call it would be a fine substitute.
if the real question is non-availability of arrowroot, you could use (in addition to already mentioned tapioca, potato flour/starch, cornflour/starch & depending on the taste/texture desired):
1) up to 1.5x all purpose flour for the amount of arrowroot specified in recipe.
2) three-quarters volume rice starch for the amount of arrowroot specified
3) half the volume instant mashed potato flakes for the amount of arrowroot specified


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