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A tribe of fierce warriors in the nation of Harborhead. They are the least populous of the tribes, due to their violent culture, though they are quite favored with Ahlat himself. They are feared by the other four tribes whenever they're nearby, and the butt of their jokes when there is a safe distance.
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Conference tackles animal cruelty
ANIMAL rescue groups from around the state will converge in the Hunter in 2013 to address what they believe are alarming rates of animal cruelty in the region.
The Rescuers and Advocates Companion Animal Conference will be held in February at Warners Bay and aims to educate people on how to participate in animal rescue, how to find foster families for pets and how to work with media, council and vets.
Dog Rescue Newcastle founder Sue Barker, who will speak on the day, said there was a big concern about overpopulation and euthanasia rates of animals in the Hunter.
''Our councils aren't doing anything to reduce rates, especially concerning backyard breeders,'' she said. ''We're constantly busy. Sometimes we're getting six to eight animals in a day.
''It's unacceptable and this conference is about figuring out how we can make change.''
Ms Barker said they wanted a wide range of people to participate in the conference.
''The Hunter is a huge problem area and I'm appalled by the neglect and ignorance here,'' she said.
''We need to make the public aware of what's going on.'' .
Other speakers will include Olga Parkes of Hunter Animal Watch, Dr Cathy O'Neil of Macquarie Road Veterinary Hospital and Barb Steffensen, from Animal Rights and Rescue.
Organiser and lawyer for companion animals Anne Greenaway said the conference was open to anyone, and that speakers would aim to teach people about animal welfare.
The conference will be held on February 2 at the Salas Function Centre, 298 Hillsborough Road, Warners Bay. The cost for the conference is $20 and those interested can email Ms Greenaway at email@example.com for more information.
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The Most Important Considerations for Purchasing POS Terminals
(This article comes to us courtesy of Posiflex USA)
When budgeting is tight, every dollar is scrutinized. In this environment, it is understandable why so many companies look at the price of acquisition of POS (point of service) terminals first when considering what to upgrade for their customer transactions. That approach is the result of two underlying assumptions: (1) all terminals are basically the same since each contains a powerful central processing unit (CPU) and similar hard drives and operating systems; (2) warranties will cover any issues that may arise during much of the terminal's lifespan, which should limit their operational costs. Both assumptions are flawed.
One reason is that a state-of-the- art CPU does not guarantee optimum performance in the daily grind of POS use. Instead, it is the performance of the entire system that is just one of the factors that dictates the consistent output required by the retail business over a lengthy time frame. Another is the terminal's ability to effectively control and dissipate heat. One does not need IT expertise to understand that heat is the biggest impediment to a terminal's effective and long-lasting service. Problems with heat dissipation will cause internal components (ICs) to overheat and fail resulting in downtime, which is always costly regardless of warranties.
The issue also explains the flaws of the second assumption. Replacing a terminal under warranty still translates into lost time and, worse yet, dissatisfied customers who experience longer lines and, in their view, unnecessary waiting. The loss is intangible but it is no less costly. Customers with memories of long delays for completing a sale or paying a restaurant bill are less likely to return even during times of high seasonal activity.
Lost revenue due to these problems can be averted. The answer is to consider durability and reliability along with an understanding of the actual costs of POS terminal operations before a company makes its final decision.
Determining Durability
There are several methods for determining a terminal's durability. One is to have IT personnel examine whether the terminal is composed of consumer grade or commercial grade material. Commercial grade costs more, but for good reason. Consumer grade materials are not made to endure the intensive usage, sometimes 24/7,is required of POS touch screen terminals. They cost less because private or home terminals do not require the workmanship and materials of business machines. They also are not built to withstand the harsh environments (i.e. constant use, occasionally inadequate climate control, restaurant conditions) of commercial grade technology. Terminals undergo the equivalent of a constant pounding during a five-to-seven year period, the normal lifespan of touch screen terminals in a busy retail environment.
Plastic terminals are fine for consumer usage, but problematic for business. For example compare heat dissipation capabilities in plastic-cased terminals with those housed in aluminum magnesium. Aluminum dissipates heat more quickly than plastic because its thermal conductivity is significantly higher—extremely important considering that POS terminals tend to be used non-stop. Heat that too slowly dissipates as is the case with terminals that are plastic-encased will eventually take its toll on internal components and likely result in downtime at best or a shortened lifespan at worst.
The Real Price
Cost is and will always be a major issue for companies that are planning technology upgrades. Some may approach the upgrade with a specific price point. Like the proverbial line in the sand, they will not cross it. Yet budget planning based solely on acquisition costs overlooks two other elements that have budgetary consequences: maintenance and the long- term cost of ownership. The latter is critical. Terminals that have a tendency to break down or crash become a drain on the budget when the cost of repairs is overwhelmed by the expense of downtime. An analysis of frequent repairs and downtime on long-term ownership costs will show that the expense is no longer acceptable even though the terminal was purchased at what the business assumed was a bargain price.
A less efficient POS terminal maybe adequate for today's specifications, but what about tomorrow's? Technology's one constant is change. Customers, even those who are not tech-savvy, recognize when their POS experience at the store or restaurant is lacking, which can mean the business has to adapt or face an unacceptable loss of revenue. Upgrading technology every few years is not the best solution particularly when so many retailers are budget-strapped. That's why it is important for hospitality to consider whether their technology solution allows for future capabilities such as advance data migration and addition of peripherals without having to return to purchasing mode.
In addition, it is essential to pay closer attention to warranties and insist upon the following warranty protection:
• Coverage of service and parts
• Person-to-person contact
• Sufficient turnaround time for repair and/or replacement
• Remote management capability
• Availability of overnight delivery
• For larger hospitality companies, installation and support of a national deployment.
A 2011 study among quick-service restaurant operators found that when annual maintenance costs and the impact of breakdowns are averaged in, switching to more reliable hardware pays for itself in several years and conserves costs well into the future.
The message is clear: There are building blocks to quality that differentiate a robust touch screen terminal from a typical black box.
About Posiflex
Since 1984 Posiflex has designed and manufactured Point-of-Service (POS) and industrial touch terminals. Recognized as a pioneer and leader in the industry, Posiflex has been awarded more than 30 patents for innovative design. In partnership with software application companies, Posiflex's products are sold worldwide through hospitality, retail, healthcare, entertainment, gaming and many other verticals. Posiflex's comprehensive suite comprises of a wide range of peripherals, terminals ranging from small footprint electronic cash register replacements, to POS and kiosk touch terminals, to robust back office file servers manufactured in two ISO 9001/9002/14001 certified facilities.
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
The Wee Free Men, by Terry Pratchett
The Wee Free Men is the first book in which we meet nine-year old Tiffany Aching, a resident of a region known as Chalk on the Disc. Tiffany, unlike most children, pays careful attention to the world around her and is constantly asking questions. She's the kind of child who wonders why the witch in the fairy tale is automatically evil, no questions asked, and why Jack gets away with killing a giant and stealing the giant's gold when he's clearly not bright enough to realize a cow is worth more than a handful of beans. (Tiffany's also the sort of child who reads the entire dictionary from cover to cover because no one told her otherwise.) So when creatures out of her storybooks start cropping up in Chalk and Tiffany's little brother, Wentworth, goes missing, she decides someone has to do something about this and that someone is her. Fortunately she's got some fearsome help as well, the Nac Mac Feegle.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and felt it touched on some really deep issues, specifically an emphasis on paying attention to details and thinking critically. Tiffany's main strength in the novel is she's able to keep calm during a crisis and think through a situation logically rather than jumping to conclusions which can be extremely dangerous. Plus, she's got an entire clan of pictsie warriors backing her, which helps more than you'd think. I also really enjoyed the message of speaking up for those who don't have a voice of their own and I think that's a really good call to action for people of all ages. I can really see a family reading this book together and discussing the issues covered in this story.
Overall this is another great example of the quality writing I have come to expect from Terry Pratchett, and has a strong, well-written female protagonist who I think a lot of awkward children who don't fit in can really relate to. I will definitely be reading the rest of the Tiffany Aching stories in the future and would highly recommend these for fans of excellent fantasy stories.
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Dads love a good laugh. But something that's getting tiresome is the constant joke that they don't know how to dress and change babies.
This onesie was brought to the attention of Reddit's "Daddit" section by Hudson22, who simply titled his post "I hate this."
We do too. We checked out the manufacturer, Sara Kety, which sells all sorts of onesies – I mean, all sorts except for ones bad-mouthing moms. To be fair, they also sell one that says "My daddy may not wear a cape but he's my hero" and also includes the phrases "burp me," "feed me," and "change me" – so that's cool.
We just wish the jokes about dads not knowing what to do would stop – because no one makes those kinds of jokes about moms.
BTW, the comments on the Reddit thread were really interesting, and fell into three basic boxes:
1) "I hate this and it has to stop"
2) "I don't like it, but I'm a good father so who cares"
3) "Stop whining and focus on real fatherhood issues"
We actually ride the fence between all three, for the record.


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A review of my most popular blog posts from December.
I've been trying to get out my best of the month posts on the last day of the month but I totally forgot this month. I was so excited to get my Super Bowl post out (and figure out what I was making for the big game) that it just slipped my mind. Well I'm posting it now. It's only a little late.
Christmas Sugar Cookies from My Sweet Mission
This is a guest post from Heather at My Sweet Mission for day 4 of The 12 Days of Bloggy Christmas. These are crowd pleasing traditional sugar cookies. 133 views and 13 +1s.
10 Hand Made Gifts in Under 30 Minutes from The Ruffled Stitch
This is also a guest post from The 12 Bloggy Days of Christmas. This was day 9 from Darcy at The Ruffled Stitch. A collection of simple hand made gifts that take less than 30 minutes to make. 97 views and 7 +1s.
Cornmeal Stars with Orange Glaze from Yesterfood
These orange flavored sugar cookies with a crunch of cornmeal are from Joy at Yesterfood. This guest post was the 1st Day of Bloggy Christmas. 66 views and 19 +1s.
Well that was my December. I hope you enjoyed looking back with me. And thanks to all my readers and all the members of the 12 Bloggy Days of Christmas:


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How do you count words? Ashley Wagner discusses the question as part of our video on the number of words in the English language.
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WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) - President Clinton renewed his threat to veto a package of tax cuts being sent his way by the Republican-controlled Congress.
"In good conscience, I cannot sign one of these tax breaks after another without any coherent strategy for safeguarding our future and meeting our other national priorities," Clinton told reporters at the White House.
He said the Republican tax cuts are "too big, too reckless, too irresponsible."
The Congress has approved tax cuts for married couples who file joint returns and a repeal of the estate tax. A bill to expand tax breaks for retirement savings is pending.
Clinton said the projected budget surpluses - now totaling about $2 trillion over 10 years -- should be used to pay off the national debt, give targeted tax relief, to increase spending on health care and education, and to shore up Social Security and Medicare.
Republicans fired back at Clinton. "Mr. President, it is time to say, "I do," for millions of married people, to relieve this unfair penalty," said Rep. J.D. Hayworth, R-Ariz.
House Republican Whip Tom Delay, R-Texas, said Clinton wanted to "waste the surplus on more Washington programs."
Combined, the three bills would reduce federal revenues by an estimated $446 billion in the next 10 years, according to congressional analysts. Most of the cost would come in the final five years of the decade.
The battle over the surplus and the tax cuts could become a major issue in the fall campaign for control of the White House and Congress.
Clinton has charged that the Republican bills favor the rich. The estate tax, for instance, is paid by just the top 2 percent of families. The pension and marriage tax bills would give most of their benefits to people earning over $100,000.
Clinton said the average family would receive $220 a year in tax breaks from the three bills, less than they'd lose if interest rates went up just 30 basis points in response to the tax cuts.
The chief sponsor of the marriage tax cut scoffed at Clinton's argument.
"The Clinton-Gore definition of 'rich' is a married working couple with two incomes who itemize their taxes because they own a home and maybe give a little money to charity," said Rep. Jerry Weller, R-Ill. "Those are people who itemize taxes, and those are the people that Bill Clinton and Al Gore say should not receive any relief."
The estate tax repeal and marriage tax cut were passed with some Democratic support, but not enough to ensure an override of a veto (which requires a two-thirds majority).
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It seems that I like to start with the bad and end on a high note however, so let's dive into some of the muck from this year. To start, the PC release of Batman Arkham Knight was so buggy that it was pulled from sale to be fixed. And when WB finally re-released it, it was still a steaming pile of bugs that meant they had to continue to offer refunds from all outlets. At the time, I called out WBIE for handing off the PC port to Iron Galaxy Studios, but news came out later than they knew about the issues well before the release, leading them to delay the release twice. WB has since said they are "modifying the internal review process for all of our games". I tell you what WB, I'll do it for you for free: if you know the game doesn't work, don't release it. Modification done.
I played Battlefront during the beta, and was left feeling underwhelmed by it. People have been saying it's just a Battlefield 4 re-skin, but that couldn't be further from the truth and if it was just BF4 with a Star Wars them, I would probably enjoy it a lot more. From an audio visual standpoint, the game is perfect, especially the audio. From a gameplay standpoint however, it feels like it's lacking something to really make it stand out. All of the blasters have a randomized element that negates a little bit of skill, and while the cards and unlock system makes it a little more balanced, I actually prefer the Battlefield style of unlocks. But the biggest thing stopping me from buying it is the outrageous price EA is asking for it. At $90, it feels like a poor deal for what is on offer, especially when you then have to buy a season pass for $60 to keep up with all the DLC maps that will be added to the game. I genuinely think that if the game was $40 for the base and $30 for the season pass, I'd probably have bought it at launch but for what you get, $150 does not feel worth it.
On to far more positive things. This year also saw Steam add a refund option. All I can say about this is that it was about time. For far too long developers had been able to drop any old broken, buggy, non-functioning piles of crap they called games onto steam and if you bought it, you were then stuck with this non functioning game. Going back to the Arkham games, Arkham Origins was released buggy too, and when asked if they were going to fix it, WB responded by saying they were "working hard on the upcoming story DLC" and that there were no plans to release another patch to address the issues players were reporting. With Arkham Knight, WB were quick to remove it from sale to stop the flood of refunds they were no doubt experiencing. I don't want to praise Steam too much for adding refunds, because it should have been there from the start, but it is certainly a step in the right direction.
The standout surprise in 2015 for me has without a doubt been Rocket League. I heard nothing about the game until a day before release when a streamer I follow on Twitch was playing it. The idea of the game really impressed me, and it looked fun to play, so I bought it and gave it a go. For a game that I knew basically nothing about until I was actually playing it, Rocket League has really impressed me. As I mentioned in my top 10 list, I'm also really impressed by Psyonix and how they are releasing DLC, with only cars and cosmetics locked behind the paywall. All in all, Rocket League is brilliant game.
2015 has generally been great, and I've loved most of the game I played this year. But all good things come to an end, and I really hope that 2016 can be as good as 2015 has been. Roll on the new year!
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2015 has generally been great, and I've loved most of the game I played this year. But all good things come to an end, and I really hope that 2016 can be as good as 2015 has been. Roll on the new year!
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Our Perspective
Are SMEs the Solution to Youth Unemployment?
30 Nov 2016 by Janani Balasubramaniam
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) represent over 50% of our economy and are therefore key players in engendering regional development and inclusive growth, i.e. ensuring that the benefits of growth go to all cohorts of society. According to the National Policy Framework for SME Development (2011), SMEs are enterprises which employ less than 300 employees and which have an annual turnover not exceeding Rs.750 Mn – this broad definition also includes micro enterprises. In many fora, SMEs are classed as "the backbone of the economy" given that they can play a vital role in employment generation, stimulating innovation and filling in gaps in supply of goods and services particularly in areas outside traditional commercial hubs.
However, despite their importance to the economy and potential to contend with issues such as regional inequalities, SME face various challenges which prevent them from achieving their fullest potential. Access to finance – and an inability to borrow from banks due to stringent requirements - is a key challenge which persists despite policy initiatives by the Government. Another key challenge is maintaining competitiveness in a globalized world by being innovative.
The 2017 Budget includes various proposals which are beneficial to SMEs, primarily in terms of improving access to credit. Notably, as per the proposals, banks will be directed to allocate at least 10 % of their loan portfolio to SMEs, interest subsidies of up to 25% (depending on the size of the SME) are to be given and an allocation is to be made to promote SME products at international trading and promotional events. Whether these will be implemented remains to be seen.
Youth unemployment, a persistent issue
Youth unemployment is a significant and persistent issue in Sri Lanka and arguably an important cause of crime and unrest. What is noticeable about Sri Lanka's youth unemployment is that educated young people make up a significant proportion of Sri Lanka's unemployed. As per the Labour Force Survey (2015), there are provincial disparities as to the proportion of youth unemployment to total unemployment – however, for 7 out of the 9 provinces, this is over 50%. It is particularly high in the Central, Eastern and Sabaragamuwa provinces. Further, as a proportion of total unemployment, nearly 50% of youth unemployed have completed their GCE A Levels or above, demonstrating that many of the youth unemployed have, in fact, attained a reasonable level of education. The problem of unemployment is therefore unequally distributed and there is a need for policy interventions to enable those entering the world of work to successfully secure employment.
As per the National Action Plan for Youth Employment, various reasons account for this high rate of unemployment including class and status, geographical disparities, gender, ethnicity and treatment of persons with disability. Further, from the supply side, weaknesses in the education system, difficulties in transitioning from education to training, low skilled migration and perceptions of specific types of labour are important causes.
So, is entrepreneurship and promotion of the SME sector alone the key to resolving youth unemployment? Yes, and no. Yes, because the SME sector is diverse and able to incorporate people possessing a wide variety of skill sets. Entrepreneurship is a means of harnessing specific and unique skills which can contribute to economic growth, particularly in the periphery, by stimulating incomes and by creating further employment. However, the underlying factors related to youth unemployment need to be addressed first and many of these relate to attitudes, skills mismatches and culture – these factors are less easy to address.
What is needed is an environment where youth are able to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to enter the labour market and are able to access information on employment opportunities equally and to look beyond what is traditionally seen as 'good' employment. Further, in terms of broader policy initiatives, SMEs must be given an environment in which to thrive – i.e. improving long-term access to finance both by increasing the availability of credit, as well as by implementing measures to improve financial management. This, in turn, would improve access to productive employment, particularly for youth and contribute to the overall agenda of inclusive growth.


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Even if you don't speak the same language everyone is the same. You don't need much to live and be happy. Being alone for an extended amount of time is good for the soul. Pack what you need and no more. People are nicer than you think. Sunglasses will be your BFF in Southeast… Continue reading 50 things I learned while traveling for 1 year.
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Traveling the world, get paid to teach English, and living for free.
Four words…who's life is this? I am sitting in London, just booked a flight to Bali, and finally finished putting together digital photo albums from the past 9 months of travel. I left the United States in November of 2016 where I had amazing people in my life, a diverse community, and a career which… Continue reading Traveling the world, get paid to teach English, and living for free.
Sustaining long-term travel
From day one, the actual date was November 26, 2016, the common question has been, "How will you afford to do this ( "this" meaning travel). There are multiple blogs and articles out there that explain and explore this topic so I will not rehash. What I would like to discuss is sustaining your long… Continue reading Sustaining long-term travel
Rome for FREE!
Just like every major capital city in the world Rome isn't known for being a cheap place to visit. Once you have paid for your hotel, the stupid expensive taxi rides, the over priced city center food and 6 Euro Coffee, there are serval places to visit which are FREE! That's right FREE. Travel Tip:… Continue reading Rome for FREE!
My top apps for solo travel
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A quick guide for women: Thailand
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The good, the bad, and the ugly of Bangkok!
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We all know Super Lawyers selectees are the best of the best, exemplifying excellence in practice in all 50 states. They are selected because of peer recognition, achievements and verdicts or settlements. But what does excellence look like in action for Super Lawyers selectees? Here are just a few examples.
Super Lawyers Selectees in the News
A New GC at News Corp.
On Monday, News Corp. announced its new general counsel, Gerson Zweifach, whose position in Rupert Murdoch's media company will be effective Feb. 1, 2012. Zweifach, a partner at D.C.'s Williams & Connolly, has a robust practice, covering antitrust and securities matters, as well as media and first amendment cases. He has been selected to the Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers list since 2007.
Corporate Counsel News: Lon Jacobs stepping down as GC of News Corp.
Lawrence "Lon" Jacobs, senior executive vice president and group general counsel of News Corp. is leaving the position to "pursue new opportunities," the company announced this week.


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A Study of the Implementation of P.L. 94-142 for Handicapped Migrant Children. Final Report.
Pyecha, John N.; And Others
As part of a seven volume study on the individualized education program (IEP) for handicapped students, the document describes a telephone survey to determine the extent to which 153 handicapped migrant children were identified in and had IEPs prepared in different schools. Information is presented in five headings: student charcteristics, student assessment, development of IEPs, transmission and utilization of IEP related information, and continuity reflected in IEPs. Among conclusions drawn are that the different schools in which handicapped migrant students enroll are not consistent in identifying and preparing the students' IEPs; IEPs are developed less frequently for handicapped migrants than for nonmigrants; and although only a small percent of the handicapped students have IEPs developed at more than one of the schools in which they enroll during an 18 month period, when multiple IEPs are prepared, they reflect general agreement in assessment results and service continuity. Detailed appendixes include a description of the survey plan and a telephone interview guide. (CL)
Publication Type: Reports - Research
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Sponsor: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (ED), Washington, DC.
Authoring Institution: Research Triangle Inst., Durham, NC. Center for Educational Research and Evaluation.
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This was a job I did mid December, about new year resolutions. It was a paper that came with Bergens Tidende one of the days after Christmas Eve when we were all still full from Christmas dinner;)
I especially love this one. This is me in Thailand before I discovered antihistamin.
Since this is my first blogpost in 2012; Happy New Year:)


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Ha! I weeded part of the garden today. A small patch, but I weeded it nonetheless. It was gorgeous sunny outside and I felt I could do it. I had to take a break in between, but I feel so much better that my nice neighbors don't have to look at the weeds that were standing three feet tall anymore.
Then I got a call to drive out and help my daugher and son-in-law take home their new TV. I have an SUV, so I'm called on to help or borrow the "truck" often. That's fine by me because I got to see my grandson. He's 2. I have so much fun around him and he makes me forget my pain.
It was time to leave and I didn't want to leave him, so I volunteered to take him home with me so my daughter and her hubby could have a nice evening to themselves. I got the benefit of enjoying a cute little boy for the evening.
We drove through the farmlands and there was a guy parachuting over the fields. You should have heard my grandson try to say "parachute" all the way home, over and over. Sounded like a little Frenchman "para-zheet" He cracks me up.
Anyway, we managed dinner, bath, and bedtime quite successfully, but I do ache. I've been getting more ache in my right arm – elbow and shoulder – but that could also be computer overuse.
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Two quickfire goals from Robert Lewandowski secured an away win for Bayern Munich in a match that never caused the Bavarians any problems.
Carlo Ancelotti's men went into the game with a very strong looking team, and with Manuel Neuer starting his first game since breaking his foot in April.
He's back! #NeuerTheWall @Manuel_Neuer 🙌 #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/fqBgkVLrYJ— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) August 26, 2017
It didn't take Bayern long to gain control of the game and it only took five minutes for them to create their first big chance. A Bayern corner saw the Werder Bremen defenders struggle to clear the ball before it fell to new signing Corentin Tolisso, but the Frenchman could not get over the ball and ended up hitting the crossbar with a volley from 12 yards out.
The next 15 minutes saw Bayern dominate possession, with full backs David Alaba and Joshua Kimmich finding plenty of space on the flanks. But Werder Bremen seemed content with sitting back and attempting to soak up the relentless pressure from the visitors.
It took 28 minutes for Werder Bremen to create their first chance. Defender Ludwig Augustinsson saw his 8-yard snap-shot blocked after a free kick was whipped in from the right side of the pitch.
The 37th minute saw Bayern miss another huge chance. A cross coming in from the left wing found Arjen Robben unmarked in the box, but the Dutchman couldn't direct his header goalwards and he saw his header drift wide of the far post.
The teams went into the half time break all square.
Pause! Eure Meinung zu Durchgang eins? #SVWFCB #Bundesliga pic.twitter.com/tAk34QgPqk— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) August 26, 2017
The first 20 minutes of the second half continued in a very similar fashion - with Bayern dominating possession of the ball, but struggling to break through Bremen's resilient defence. Every time the home team did win the ball back they didn't have any outlets and would give the ball back to Bayern very quickly
It took 72 minutes for Bayern to break the deadlock, but the finish was worth the wait. Arturo Vidal played a floated ball over the top of the Bremen defence to find the recently substituted Kingsley Coman. Coman brilliantly beat his man and fired a low driven ball across the six-yard box to find Robert Lewandowski who superbly back-heeled the ball past Jiri Pavlenka.
Rückblick auf das erste Tor. Einfach WELTKLASSE, @lewy_official! 👌 #MiaSanMia #SVWFCB pic.twitter.com/fhXVedpG1Q— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) August 26, 2017
Just three minutes later, Lewandowski doubled his tally for the day. The Polish international picked up the ball and charged towards the Bremen defenders before he saw his left footed shot managed to sneak through the helpless goalkeeper's legs. The Bremen defenders will think they should have done a lot better.
So muss das! 2-0 Führung! #SVWFCB pic.twitter.com/59OVz1Dmof— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) August 26, 2017
The second goal really sucked the energy from the game and Werder Bremen simply couldn't get hold of the ball. Bayern Munich cruised to their second consecutive Bundesliga win of the season and Manuel Neuer didn't even have to make a save.
#Werder-Start11 für #svwfcb! 💚 pic.twitter.com/Dl49BxFU0K— SV Werder Bremen (@werderbremen) August 26, 2017
Mit @Manuel_Neuer gegen Bremen. So starten wir in #SVWFCB. #packmas pic.twitter.com/6eRP0NnhNG— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) August 26, 2017


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Company's for the quarter end, revenue was upwards of 9.1% compared with the same period in the prior year. on consensus, financial stock experts expect that Intel Corporation to post $3.01 EPS for the full year. Since May 1, 2017, it had 1 insider buy , and 2 sales for $53,717 activity. LEAHY CHRISTINE A had sold 12,000 shares worth $735,960. Kingdom Ridge Capital Llc acquired 152,175 shares as Ciena Corp (CIEN)'s stock declined 10.35%. Lire la suite »
LG K7i Smartphone Which Repels Mosquitoes, Launched in India at Rs. 7990
The smartphone uses sound wave technology and is equipped with "Mosquito Away Technology" that once activated makes sure that the mosquitoes are out of sight. Unlike the mosquito repellent machines, the Mosquito Away technology on the LG K7i is silent, odorless, and also user-friendly. LG K7i flaunts an 8MP rear camera to capture moments in sharp and pristine colors. Lire la suite »
Another breakthrough: Scientists detect fourth gravitational wave
Gravitational waves were predicted by Albert Einstein a century ago as part of his theory of general relativity, but the first hard evidence of their existence came only in 2015, when two U.S. Two more Ligo detections quickly followed, also traced to merging black holes. Illustration of two black holes orbiting each other. "As we increase the number of observatories in the worldwide gravitational wave network, we not only improve the source location, but we also recover improved ... Lire la suite »
Les taxis-drones déjà en test à Dubai — Volocopter
Le prototype utilisé, développé par une start-up allemande, peut voler pendant 30 minutes avec une vitesse maximale de 100 kilomètres/heure. Ce moyen de transport doit encore être peaufiné, pour une mise en service espérée dans les cinq prochaines années. Lire la suite »
PlayStation Plus October 2017 Lineup Revealed, Features Metal Gear Solid V
You can get Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain with your PlayStation Plus membership in October. Dropping you into a vast open-world that allows you to take a freeform approach to nearly every mission, it is a phenomenal piece of work and an absolute must-play if you're a PS Plus subscriber. Lire la suite »
Floyd family on mission trip dealing with aftermath of Hurricane Maria
The island - which is technically a part of the United States - was ravaged by Hurricane Irma and Maria this past week leaving thousands without power. Recovery has been slow to restore food, water and power to the island. A text from her sister on Tuesday says she has also gotten sick and is anxious about the painful welts growing on her face. Lire la suite »
Xbox Games with Gold October lineup includes Gone Home
We were rather hoping for more Halloween-related titles to spice up our October and get us all screaming, but what we have here is a fairly solid lineup that will definitely get the comments section roaring. Then Medal of Honor: Airborne will be available to download from 16th October to 31st October. This month was preceded by September 2017 with games like Forza Motorspot 7 and Oxenfree so coming off from a strong month, it is disappointing to see the result here. Lire la suite »
GTA 5 : une version Nintendo Switch en préparation ?
En fait, j'ai été plutôt surprise quand on a appris que L.A. Noire serait bientôt de retour sur consoles, dont la petite nouvelle de Nintendo . " Vern " a utilisé le mot patience sur le site de reddit lorsque la question concernant la possible arrivée de GTA 5 sur la Nintendo Switch lui a été posée. Lire la suite »
Les Français recherchent plus sur leur portable que sur leur ordinateur
Google publie en parallèle les résultats d'une étude sur le temps de chargement des sites (que vous pouvez tester sur g.co/testmysite ). Pourtant, malgré cette information, la moyenne de chargement des sites européens et du proche Orient se situe à une vitesse de chargement de 9 secondes! En France, les résultats obtenus sont légèrement meilleurs (8,8 secondes). Lire la suite »
Warner Bros. Makes Shadow of War Charity DLC Free
The DLC was created to memorialize Michael Forgey, an executive producer on the game who died at 43 years old from a brain tumor last year, but Warner Bros . "It's the same design philosophy as us adding in difficulty modes", he said, pointing out that the Nemesis System , for example, doesn't exactly shine on Easy. Lire la suite »
Hewlett Packard Enterprise to cut 10% of workforce, report says
Four analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating , seventeen have assigned a hold rating , thirteen have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. TRADEMARK VIOLATION NOTICE: This news story was originally published by StockNewsTimes and is the property of of StockNewsTimes. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has a 52 week low of $15.38 and a 52 week high of $24.88. Lire la suite »
Pandya bats according to situations: Dravid
The work load taken by this youngster, reduce the pressure on captain and other players. From a journeyman, he has evolved into an asset that can help India become an all-conditions team. Earlier, opening batsman Aaron Finch's 124 powered Australia to 293/six in their 50 overs after visiting skipper Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat first . Lire la suite »
Nokia Evaluating 4G Feature Phone Business
This service will be operable in top 50 cities of India. Nokia, the iconic mobile brand that appeared dead years back, is steadily gaining ground in the market and making the inroads that are required to bring back its lost glory. "We are not spending time talking about the screen size or camera megapixels, but rather the experience that it can offer", he said. There's been a bit of second-wave Nokia 8 hype following the handset's initial launch, as FCC documents appeared to show a ... Lire la suite »
BMW développe une recharge sans-fil pour ses voitures électriques
Dans une vidéo postée la semaine dernière sur YouTube, le groupe automobile allemand présente une station de recharge qui prend la forme d'un tapis et qui permet de recharger une BMW 530e iPerformance sans avoir à la raccorder. Si BMW tient sa promesse, la marque sera le premier constructeur automobile à proposer cette solution prévue pour 2018. C'est d'ailleurs ici tout le problème des véhicules électriques: sans une habitation avec un garage, il est bien difficile d'envisager la pose d'un ... Lire la suite »
Porsche 911 GT2 RS : la plus rapide sur le Ring !
Porsche a établi le 20 septembre 2017 un nouveau record du tour de la Nürburgring Nordschleife longue de 20,6 km avec une voiture de sport de série: la Porsche 911 GT2 RS . Porsche se félicite également d'avoir vu sa dernière bombe réaliser 5 tours consécutifs sous les 6 minutes 50 secondes. ". Nous sommes particulièrement fiers d'avoir entériné ce record avec deux voitures et deux pilotes différents" a confirmé Andreas Preuninger, directeur GT Model Line. Lire la suite »
Microsoft announces Office 2019, coming next year
So what exactly is new with Office 2019? It's definitely interesting to see another perpetual license version of Office on deck for release, particularly as Microsoft has put more and more emphasis on its Office 365 service in recent years. Lire la suite »
Valve Removes Almost 200 'Fake Games' from Steam
Yesterday, Valve began doing just that, taking close to 200 games off of the market, all of which were developed by a company known as " Silicon Echo Studios ". What do you think of Valve'sactions against these fake games? These accounts were generating a lot of reports and frustration from customers and other developers. Lire la suite »
Puerto Rico native collecting donations for Maria victims in Dothan
Trump (@realDonaldTrump ) September 26, 2017... The grid was in bad shape before the storm. Almost all of Puerto Rico lost power after the hurricane, and residents continue to struggle in search of proper food and water. "They need our help and they are going to get our help". "The island is devastated". Resources such as clean water and food are also scarce. "A massive effort is underway, and we have been really treated very, very nicely by the governor and by everybody else-they know ... Lire la suite »
Twitter annonce une option pour des messages en 280 caractères
Au deuxième trimestre 2017, le groupe a accusé une perte nette de 116,5 millions de dollars contre -107,2 millions de dollars il y a un an. Cette extension ne concerne que les messages en caractères latins, explique le réseau, car c'est surtout en anglais, espagnol, portugais ou français que la limite de 140 caractères semble poser parfois problème aux utilisateurs, contrairement à ceux qui tweetent en japonais, coréen ou chinois. Lire la suite »
Des prix et des détails techniques — Ataribox
Aujourd'hui, cependant, nous apprenons non seulement la gamme de prix ciblée par Atari , mais aussi ce qui se trouvera sous le capot de cette machine. D'après les premiers retours, la console sera plus taillée pour des titres milieu de gamme comme Minecraft que pour le dernier Tomb Raider. Atari lancera sa campagne de financement participatif sur Indiegogo cet automne, ce qui lui donnera de la visibilité sur les attentes des joueurs et la population concernée par sa nouvelle machine ... Lire la suite »
Amazon To Sell Dabur Products Globally
Along with the existing wide range, Dabur will also offer an exclusive range of products specially created for Amazon's global customers. "We are very pleased to partner with Amazon via their Global Selling Program, which allows us direct access to their consumers in the United States and expands our footprint exponentially", said Krishnan Kumar Chutani, executive director-consumer care business, Dabur India Ltd. Lire la suite »
Google celebrates itself this time with its Doodle marking its 19th 'anniversary'
Google , your go to place for anything under the sun, claims to have turned 19 this year. The spinner has games from the past 19 years such as musical puzzle game celebrating Beethoven's 245th birthday , or Magic Cat Academy Halloween game from 2016. Lire la suite »
India eyes 5G rollout by 2020
Under the 5G technology, the government aims to deliver about 10,000 megabits per second (Mbps) in urban areas and 1000Mbps in rural locations. He said Rs 500 crore will be spent by the three ministries - telecom, electronics and IT and science and technology - on this. Lire la suite »
Voter ID Law Deterred Nearly 17000 Wisconsinites From Voting
A new study has found that voter ID laws in Wisconsin are having a negative effect on voter turn-out and may have discouraged as many as 23,542 people from the state's two largest counties to vote in the 2016 presidential election. For a variety of reasons, it's hard to assess exactly why people didn't vote, and at least one political scientist urged people not to draw overly broad conclusions from one small study. Lire la suite »
Secession agitation: Reps to reconsider 'failed' devolution of power bill
Going forward, it is my view that we need to revisit some aspects of the voting on Constitution Alteration. There have been criticisms of the ongoing efforts by the lawmakers to regulate NGOs in the country, with some alleging that the regulation is meant to gag the operations of NGOs in Nigeria including churches and mosques. Lire la suite »


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Coal India to offer Rs 8,044 crore dividend to government
Coal India's total payout on account of dividend payment would be to the tune Rs 10,242 crore
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The Centre is expected to get around Rs 8,044 crore on account of dividend from Coal India as the miner`s board approved payment of interim dividend for the financial year 2017-18 at a rate of Rs 16.50 per share. The miner`s total payout on account of this would be to the tune Rs 10,242 crore.
"The Board of Directors of CIL (Coal India Ltd) in its meeting on Saturday, March 10, 2018 had approved payment of Interim Dividend for the financial year 2017-18 at the rate Rs 16.50 per share of the face value of Rs 10 as recommended by the Audit Committee of CIL in its meeting held on date," the miner said in a regulatory filing. The government holds 78.55 per cent of share in the company and the rest is public shareholding.
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In addition to dividend amount, the Central government is also expected to get around Rs 2,085 crore on account of tax.


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Waltham Cross is a town in Hertfordshire. It is immediately north of both the M25 and the London Borough of Enfield. The town is within the borough of Broxbourne, the metropolitan area of London and the Greater London Urban Area, with Chestnut to the north, Waltham Abbey to the east and Enfield to the south. Waltham Cross is the most southeasterly town within the county of Hertfordshire.
Waltham Cross formed part of the ancient parish of Chestnut in the Hertford hundred of Hertfordshire. It then formed part of the Cheshunt Urban District from 1894 to 1974. In April of 1974 the town together with Cheshunt and the Hoddedson urban district councils merged to form the Borough of Broxbourne.
The centre of the town has one of three surviving medieval Eleanor crosses; these were a memorial commemorating the over-night resting place of the coffin of Eleanor Castile, wife of King Edward I, on its processional journey from Lincoln to Westminster Abbey in 1290. The town takes its name from the Cross, which stands in its centre.
Two railway stations, on different lines in London fare zone 7, serve the town.
Waltham Cross station has services to London Liverpool Street and Stratford, via Tottenham Hale with links to the Victoria Line. To the north the services run to Hertford East or Bishops Strortford. Theobalds Grove station to the north of the towns centre also provides service to London Liverpool Street via Seven Sisters Station, which provides a link to the Victoria line. London Overground runs the station and its services. Many London Buses routes terminate and link to services further out of London via the bus station in the town centre.
The town centre includes a pedestrianised High Street with a mixture of chain stores and banks as well as individual shops. There is also a covered shopping mall and the Fishpools department store, which has been in the town since 1899. A general market is held on Wednesdays and Fridays and there are occasional French and farmers markets.
The 'Park Plaza' site, west of the town and adjacent to the M25 is the location of the world's largest print works owned by News UK. Producing publications for The Sun, The Times and formerly The News of the World. The site employs 200 staff on a 23 acres site producing 86,000 newspapers per hour on each of its 12 printing presses. The site replaces the News International press in Wapping.
Waltham Town Lock on the River Lee was chosen for the 2012 Olympics as the site for The Lee Valley White Water Centre. It was the only new Olympic venue open ahead of the Games and offers the public the chance to use the rapids just as the Olympic competitors once did.
St Joseph's a Gaelic Football club is based in Waltham Cross, founded in 2005 by Noel Griffin. The club regularly fields Under-8, Under-10, Under-12, Under-14 and Under-16 sides in County Competitions. The Under-16's won the County Cup in September of 2010.
Some of the pests we deal with:
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Today I'm grateful for...
- It being the first day of me migraine free in a week. Fingers crossed it stays that way!
- Knowing that this time, on the 24th of July, I'll be back in my hometown, with my family, for the first time in over 2 years
|Me and my two sisters at Christmas 2010 - our last Christmas altogether as a family!
- Going for a run. I did make myself, especially seen as how the idea is always great in my head but realistically doesn't always make it, and pushing myself just that little bit more brings such a choice feeling of achievement
- Watching caterpillars hatch out of their chrysalis' and also learning that chrysalis' and cocoons are two different things - one for caterpillars and one for moths!
|We're going to have 5 caterpillars. I think I'll call them - Ronnie, Lassie, Gepetto, Alfalfa, and Bug, ,
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This year has gone so fast. They seem to get faster every year! It seems like only yesterday that I was sharing my favourite layouts of 2010.
2010 was the year that I got even braver with paint and ink, thanks largely to my Scrap365 team mate Lisa Saunders :) The great thing about this layout is that it inspired other people to get a bit messy with paint and ink too. My GoGo pal Sheena told me that this one was inspired by my spring LO, and doesn't it look fab too.
This one is one of my favourites because I love the Rocket Age range, and the colours and because it was one of my favourites of the Scrapfactor competition.
I think that this is the only double layout that I created this year! When I started out all I did was double layouts and now I just don't do them. I should though, especially when I'm doing my wedding album. I'm pleased with how this one came out though and Crate Paper Toy Box was another of my favourite ranges of 2011.
Speaking of wedding albums, this is my favourite of my wedding layouts so far. I have got a little carried away with making paper flowers this year but I do think that they enhance a layout and they are well worth the time it takes to make them. This is one of the layouts that won me 'Scrapbooker of the Year' runner up in The Scrapbook Magazine too so it's hard not to have a soft spot for it.
Another Scrapfactor layout here, this time with no photo. I've done layouts without photos before but this is the first one that I have thought worked. I love that Connor's first writing is now commemorated. When it comes to my favourite GoGo Getaway class of the year it's a hard choice. I've so enjoyed teaching at the retreats and day events and meeting our members. I think that this layout just squeezes past some of the others though. Again, it's partially because I love the paper range, but I also like the composition and the shiny elements.
This one is a favourite for two reasons. Firstly, we had so much fun hunting Easter Eggs in the Park and secondly, the kit from ScrapaGoGo was fab and worked well with this composition.
Today I have set aside for Scrap365 and am keen to get started on my first project for them :) I hope that you all have a wonderful New Year's Eve and that 2012 is full of lots of wonderful memories to capture on film, and later on a page x


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The Aagashi Jain temple is an ancient shrine dedicated to Hindu God Parshvanath. The temple is more than four centuries old and one of the famous religious destinations for pilgrims and devotees of the Munisuvrat Swami.
The temple is located just five kilometers from Virar station on the Western Railway route of Mumbai's suburbs. A very big festival is organized every year at this temple during " Kartik Poornima ". A facility of food and residence is available to those who visit this place. A religious lecture is conducted by the saints in the assembly hall of the temple.
The Aagashi Temple is a place of immense religious importance and reverence for the Jain community. Munisuvrat Swami was the 20th Jain Tirthankar. Jains visit the temple, mostly on Saturdays to pay their homage to the revered soul. The temple was in existence since the time of King Shripal and was part of the Soparak City many centuries ago. It is believed that the Swami possesses miraculous powers and fulfills the wishes of devotees who pray here with true devotion. The temple was renovated and repaired in 1992.
Temple Details
The key attraction of the temple, apart from its location amidst nature's beautiful scenic beauty, is the magnificent architecture and visually arresting decorations. The amazing detailed working of the skilled craftsmen grabs your attention. The idol itself is a highly attractive creation, made from a single stone. It is 122 cm in height and is painted an attractive blue. The Swami has a serene, peaceful look on His smiling face that radiates positive energy. The temple also houses the idols of Suparshavnatha and Lord Neminath.
Staying Facilities
The spacious environment of the temple provides devotees a great place to sit, mediate and relax. The temple also offers excellent staying arrangements for devotees. There are safe night staying options also available for devotees traveling from outstations and far off places.
Events and Programs Organized at the Temple
Many religious events and programs are organized by the temple authorities during a calendar year. The Jain Samvansari is one of the biggest events held at the Aagashi Temple. On this day hundreds of thousands of devotees gather to pray to the Swami. They also wish each other saying, 'Michami Dukham' which expresses regret for any pain or hurt caused to others, intentionally or unintentionally. It also
How to Reach
By Bus
There are many buses plying from Virar Bus Depot, Aagashi Naka and Chalpeth Naka to the temple. Devotees can also share autos or hire a private auto or taxi to reach the temple.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is Virar railway station on the Western Railway section of Mumbai suburban railway service.


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Thursday, October 20, 2016
Colour it!
It's Sharon and I want to see everyone COLOUR! It can be markers, pencils, copics, watercolour, whatever.
I have recently discovered the joy of adult colouring books. So I decided to colour up these PTI doodle feathers with my new Staedtler pencil crayons. I set them on a watercoloured background.
I can't wait to see what you colour this week!
cs~ Neenah, PTI, Canson
stamps~ PTI
inks/pencils~ Staedtler, Peerless, Ranger Distress ink, Versafine
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JJ typing, some of you may know I hate Space Marines. They get all the coolest toys. They get the lowest point cost to damage output in the game. Really it comes down to the nepotism GW has towards their men in power armour.
Before I begin this rant at 1:49am Thurs night/Fri morning. Let's remind everyone or provide a refresher course over the last three codexes. I say three because Dark Angels was the second codex introduction to 6th ed. Which some may remember purchasing the Nephilim Jetfighter the same night the codex was released. But I'm getting ahead of myself.
Three codexes we can remember them. Chaos Daemons, Tau and Eldar. We don't need to belittle each others intellect by pointing out the blatantly obvious. Or even asking them to google shipment issues of models, even codexes not being available on the release date. We've read those forums, blogs and other forms of typed diarrhea. What we know from going to our gaming stores and reading online is that as the Xenos codexes were released the models became more infrequent. In some cases the codexes didn't arrive at the store. Personally that was very upsetting.
Now there are many proponents that will happily, gleefully, even cheerfully say "GW has learned from the poor release of the last three codexes. They prepared for Space Marines," or "Yes shipping problems happen. GW can't be held liable for shipping companies not getting the package to the store on time," even "GW admitted there was an issue with models and attempted to compensate for higher density markets while regrettably letting other markets not get product." I will not bore you with more examples when you've heard and read them all. Let's shift the topic to possibly, admittedly not so, a lighter subject than GW hates xenos.
GW LOVES Space Marines. Much the same way I Love Ronan Harris. My Love will easily/reluctantly admit my screaming that to him at every concert. GW LOVES Space Marines so much that I'm not the first nor the last to mention that there will be no shortage of codexes or models (/shudders at the thought of anyone buying those disgusting Centurian models), hell even psychic power cards. I called my FLGS (Favourite Local Gaming Store) on Tues and asked the chief in charge Dave to pre-order Codex Space Marines. His answer "Of course." We know each other. Quick tangent. As a customer it is your duty to treat the places you patron with respect. Off that tangent. I forgot the psychic cards until last night. Called and talked to the new guy, don't remember his name, and asked to pre-order the cards. GW LOVES Space Marines. Reason I put that in again is because it is the evening/dawn before our new crack release. Yet I am 100% confident that I will get the codex and cards tonight at midnight. Hell I'm willing to make such a claim as to say if I don't get the cards I will abort all current self-projects and move to Orcs for the remainder of the year. Which I've told many people that Orcs will be the last army I collect. Because I Hate Orcs that much.
Who's with me that there will be no magical Space Marine shortage? Who believes that Space Marines will suffer the same fate as Tau and Eldar? Who is so disconnected from our reality of 40k that they believe the models they want won't be available?
There is no argument that Space Marines are GWs bread and butter, even toast and jam. Despite the blogsphere saying xenos are more popular than ever on the table. Hell even the blogger that inspired me to start a blog Natfka has mentioned it will be good to Space Marines back on the table. If I had my way GW would choke on the lack of sales of their powered armour and wonder why nothing happened this weekend. Those aware of GWs website last weekend was temporarily down. This has been reported on many blogs including Natfka's. I went there to check out prices only to be Space Marine Blocked, akin to Cock Blocked which some would say is less painful or Orgasm Blocked (which apparently is fatal in specific situations). Was more than a little happy when I saw that GW website was down "due to maintenance." Yeah maintenance as in "Please throw hard cash at your screen while we enjoy your feeble attempts to buy paper." Won't go into why we trade paper which we attribute value for paper which we deem is more valuable to us. That is an entire different topic which requires a different post and forum all together. Getting back to the point. If you believe GW doesn't LOVE Space Marines and there will be a shortage I invite you to your FLGS at midnight or whenever they open Sat morning to see the barely manageable chaos that is Space Marine 6th ed release. Oh, bring cash because like many of you I'll be practically drooling all night til that codex is in my grubby paws. Let's use a quote from Metallicas former bassist: "Yes, We Sell Out --- Every Seat In The House" Jason Newstead. F you, Jason! Much like Henry Rollins. After angrily typing up my 'First Impressions' of the Space Codex I'll very quickly be in the bathroom angrily showering my filthy carcass for selling out.
Getting back to the Dark Angels codex. Does anyone remember product shortage when it was released? My store, Fantasy Flight, didn't have any. Now daemons, tau and eldar. It only got worse as the deeper GW went with the xenos. For daemons FF received plenty of plastic. Tau: some normal units no Riptides. Eldar: not even the codex. I can smell the BS in the air that Space Marines will land without an issue. I look forward to handing Dave a bottle of cider while he stands behind boxes of GW Space Marine crap wondering where's Toto.
It is 2:26am Thurs night/Fri morning let's close this post appropriately. Thank you GW for the quick releases of codexes. I've always dreamed of this since second ed. Please don't take thunder away from Eldar 6th ed. I know it's in your nature. Please resist it this one time.
Oh, prediction. Almost forgot that. Master of the Forge will still allow dreadnoughts to be pulled from Elite and Heavy. Whereas codex after codex has not been given something similar. Which don't get me wrong is ideal for my next, well tenth, army. Six dreadnoughts in drop pods coming down in turn one making the opposing player wanting to change their diaper. Now that is what I'm talking about.
Space Marines please die in a fire, eat a knife and drink razor blades. Do something other than push codex creep further. Resist your nature scorpion. Don't string the fox as it swims you across the river.
p.s. requesting feedback from you 40k'ers.
|Regarding the accents on the Wave Serpents. What do you think. Yellow or Bone for panels? Bottom hull is desert highlighted bone.
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Fears over immigrants
For a while now I've had a crazy idea but always dismissed it as nonsense, but as time goes by and the problem escalates my idea doesn't seem that crazy at all.
The problem I am having and I imagine that most people in the UK are aware of, is the influx of illegal immigrants camped out just over the English Channel, in Calais, trying their utmost to get into the UK.
The trouble is most of these so-called asylum seekers are from countries like Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, places that are mainly run by the terrorist groups, which have murdered innocent westerners including British and Americans, in the most barbaric way – beheading.
I fear these asylum seekers are part of a long term plan by terrorist groups, and also believe that the majority may have been radicalised and plan to set up sleeper cells, to try to radicalise English Muslim, to start what they have called the holy war.
It baffles me how people who are said to be so poor can afford the £5,000-plus. Where are they getting the funds from?
I really hope I am wrong about everything I've said, but what if I am not?
I suspect the Government have had similar thoughts ( I hope ) and are doing something to counteract these potentially disastrous consequences.
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Miam! Does it ring a bell?
Any dessert person in Delhi would raise their hands to this question.
Miam opened in June 2015 and it has been quite a year for Bani Nanda! She aims to popularize traditional French Pâtisserie and focuses on entremets and macarons. She loves to play with local flavors from her exotic travels and brings a unique twist to her baking with ingredients like Matcha, Dragon Fruit, Buddhas Hand etc.
Bani Nanda's culinary journey began in 2011 while she was completing her undergrad degree in physics. She started interning at reputed hotels in Delhi like of Leela Chanakyapuri, the Oberoi and Hyatt and developed an interest in the culinary arts. Her mom, Charu Nanda has been a home baker for five years now and has her line called 'Charu Nanda's home baked cakes'.
She and her mom share a very special bond over food and baking. Bani has fond memories of eating cake batter and then being yelled at! She can vouch that her mom makes the best pound cake in the world.
When KitchenAid asked her for this amazing recipe, her response was, the recipe is a family secret! After unsuccessful attempts, we asked her why is this recipe so special? To which she said: It's foolproof and very easy.


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Thursday, 16 February 2012
Meeting with the french ladies and another journal page
I like it because it a bit different from my others sort of pale and interesting!!!!!.
I will be back soon with news about how we got on this afternoon, I think there will be quite a number of people
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You are going from strength to stength! And I love the dancing - I do it in the kitchen when no one is there!xReplyDelete
Don't the flowers look so lovely on that wooden table with that gorgeous carved wooden box. Oh this is so nice. Well your group is growing! I bet there are a lot of laughs going on...and story telling...and *smiles*ReplyDelete
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Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving your kind message on it. I have been enjoying browsing yours and I especially love the little dolls faces you made, they are absolutely adorable - if they are 'just passable' then the 'dreadful' ones must be quite lovely!
I shall enjoy coming back to visit again soon
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text: Went to Nordstrom's and bought the brown/chocolate Hamptons carryall. I love the bag, and like I usually do with a new purchase, I get on the Coach website and try to print out the photo and info. to keep in my file (I'm also trying to do this to hang the pictures in my closet under the dustbag so I can identify my bags easier.) Anyhow, I can't find it on the website. Am I missing something? I see the book tote and the other carryalls, but not the one with the python/suede stripe. This is bugging me. The style# is 10262 and when I enter it, it says not found.


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It's Carers Week, and help is on hand for those caring for a loved one in the Vale.
A new carers hub was launched on Monday, with the aim of providing support and practical help for people visiting Stoke Mandeville hospital.
The facility was opened by Stephen Archibald, chief executive of Carers Bucks, and Carol Aspinall the carers hub coordinator.
The ceremony was also attended by adult carers service manager Ann Whiteley and Val Dommett, health liaison manager for Carers Bucks.


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Crooked Path was a group most people remember for dropping their album "Which Way Is Up" in 1998 on Dogday Records. Consisting of members Funk Daddy, Delirious, and J-Skee the album was another Seattle release that received nationwide exposure that hipped west coast music fans to what was going on in the upper left. What many people don't know is these three had been working together for quite sometime releasing their first project "After Dark" in 1993. The project was produced almost entirely by Funk Daddy who at this time was going by his government of Greg B with the AKA's of GeeBee or Lil Daddy. The other two members still had the same titles of Delirious aka D-Brown aka D-Boy and J-Skee aka Founding Father Aka Green Thumb. Released on Til Ya Tight Records the album was recorded at Brothas Comin Up Studios, Mix A Lot Studios, H2 Studios, and the wicked Dungeon.
Side A
1. Menace Crook
2. Hoo Ride
3. Crooked Anthem
4. I-5 South Ft Gina
5. Gangsta Temptations
6. Where De At
Side B
7. 12 Gauge (93)
8. Swing From These Ft Johny
9. Shit I Aint Suppose 2
10. Something 4 Ya Trunk Ft Wojack
11. Wheels Spinnin
12. Gold Miner 49er
13. Outro
Crooked Path – Menace Crook
Crooked Path – Crooked Anthem
Crooked Path – I-5 South
Crooked Path – Where De At
Crooked Path – 12 Gauge (93)
Crooked Path Ft Johny – Swing From These
Crooked Path – Wheels Spinnin


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Linking today to Anni's Birding.
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Saturday 22nd July
Linking today to Anni's Birding.
14 comments:
- Bill Nicholls said...
Amazes me how you manage to take the photos, the birds look like they just sit and wait for you to take their photo
- July 22, 2017 at 2:14 PM
- David Gascoigne said...
Nice report, Phil. It seems that egrets are expanding the world over. I predict that it will not be long before Great Egret is as common in the UK as Little Egret presently is, with Cattle Egret not far behind. The latter species is readily found in southern Ontario in recent years, but it has to move south when winter arrives. Miriam and I had the satisfaction of finding the first ever of this species in Waterloo Region last year. After a spell of really good weather it is raining here today, so a good day to stay indoors and get caught up with a whole bunch of computer stuff. Enjoy the weekend.
- July 22, 2017 at 3:03 PM
- Gordon said...
It looks like you didn't have too bad an outing, glad the weather stayed fine for you, pritty bad at times here in Cumbria with torrential showers.
All the best phil, Gordon.
- July 22, 2017 at 3:33 PM
- eileeninmd said...
Hello, glad you had a break in the rain for some birding. Great shots, I like the pretty Yellowhammer. The Little Grebe is cute. Your Kingfisher is so colorful, beautiful bird. Great post and photos. Happy Birding.
- July 22, 2017 at 9:00 PM
- Lea said...
Pretty Yellowhammer, and the Oystercatcher is a handsome bird!
Hope you are having a great week-end!
- July 22, 2017 at 10:01 PM
- ~Lavender Dreamer~ said...
The Kingfisher is such a beautiful color and I love the first little bird. We have Cattle Egrets in all the fields of cows and horses here in Florida. I still enjoy seeing them though. Enjoy your weekend!
- July 22, 2017 at 10:31 PM
- Linda said...
Beautiful series, Phil! I don't recall ever having seen a Yellowhammer before!
- July 23, 2017 at 12:07 AM
- Patrycja P. said...
Amazing photo of Kingfisher. Great trip.
- July 23, 2017 at 6:14 AM
- ♥ Anni ♥ said...
Now you have me curious to hear the yellowhammer. I will go out to Google and search for its song file to listen to it when I finish writing you a note...
Beautiful birds. Cattle egrets here are so plentiful I tend to ignore them while I am in search for a 'new' bird. Of course, I LOVE the color of your kingfishers!!! You saw a lot of birds on your outing despite the weather you had for the week...Oh my goodness, a Whimbrel. I haven't seen one Whimbrel in years. Well, at least dozens of months...seems they've disappeared here.
Thanks so much for joining us birders at I'd Rather B Birdin'.
- July 23, 2017 at 10:32 AM
- Stuart Price said...
I don't think I've seen a Yellowhammer in the last 30 years.............
- July 23, 2017 at 1:38 PM
- Breathtaking said...
Hello Phil!:) Well, I have never seen a Yellowhammer! A pretty bird, and a lovely shot, and I'm glad you saw him sitting in the sun. I'm so sorry you are having miserable weather on the whole, but you still
managed to see so many birds. Lovely shot of the kingfisher, and the Reed Bunting. When in the Algarve I took some shots of a bird which looks very like your image of a Reed Bunting. I thought it might be, and now I'm sure. Thank you!
- July 23, 2017 at 4:18 PM
- Prunella Pepperpot said...
It has been pretty awful weather the past few days but you still managed to spot and capture some beautiful birds. Have a great week ahead :)
- July 23, 2017 at 6:14 PM
- Mary Cromer said...
Ahh Kingfisher and Little Grebe, two that I always enjoy seeing. Grebes are really such wonderful looking birds and you can't ever grow wrong with the looks of the Kingfisher and all of your shares are wonderful. I hope that you are doing well Phil. As always I find myself catching up rather than staying on time. I apologize, but I have just not been feeling altogether how my public sees me...it is just a few things that I need to have checked out and then I will feel back and ready again. Take care~
- July 23, 2017 at 8:19 PM
- Lowcarb team member said...
Love that yellow hammer ...
All the best Jan
- August 3, 2017 at 11:39 PM


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Smeared Ink online store is now open! The first four rubber stamp sets are available for preorder now. Visit today for fun, edgy, and unique
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Hey Girl!!! I'm here to see your work!!ReplyDelete
The 2 tats you did are fabulous.!!! Clint's came out fab, you covered over what he had, with something that rocked! LOVE the flames!! Did he have the barbed wire around the top already?
And your husbands looks great too!! Is that all he wants? just the scope/sight kind of thing, or are you going to build on it? either way, it's HOT!!!
†hanks danielle! Clint already had the barbed wire...not sure if he still likes it or not. He's got another 3 tats that he wants me to cover-up LOL. it's fun to have friends that let you practice on them. :)ReplyDelete
My hubby wants to put "TAG. You're it." under the mil-dot. i just haven't had a chance to do it yet. it'll be cool though. Thanks for the comments!
hey...if we ever do a smeared ink retreat i'll let you tattoo me!ReplyDelete
SWEET, Lady Brayton!!! I would be honored. Hopefully by then I will be more experienced. Kelli wants me to tattoo her too. Hey, we can all get S&S badges tattoo'd on our rears! HA ha ha ha ha ha...someone would have to do me though. ;)ReplyDelete


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Carnegie sentenced to 9 years
An Argos man was sentenced to nine years in prison on Wednesday, bringing to an end a legal drama that began with the theft of an RV from Elkhart County nearly three years ago.
Marshall Superior Court I Judge Robert Bowen handed down that sentence to Vincent S. Carnegie, 54, as part of a plea agreement with the Marshall County Prosecutor's Office.
Carnegie also pleaded guilty to burglary and resisting law enforcement in connection with battering his then-girlfriend and causing an armed standoff with police in May.
Along with burglary and resisting law enforcement, the prosecutor's office charged Carnegie with felony counts of kidnapping, theft, auto theft and pointing a firearm.
The remaining charges were dismissed with the guilty plea.


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A while back I started looking at metrics used in Kanban to better understand some of the patterns I was seeing in my sprints. The change from looking at a sprint velocity to looking at leadtimes for individual stories has been an eye opener.
In particular, I started to look at the composition of sprints rather than just trusting a velocity. The problem I have with velocity is the perceived safety it provides. Estimate stories, add the totals and when you reach something near your velocity you should be good to go.
Imagine this: we have a velocity of about 40 so we should be good to take in four 8 point stories and still have a little room right? This is where leadtimes start to give us a little more information.
My team is quite large, having 8 developers and 2 testers. We generally work in pairs so I see this as 4 parallel development tasks with an additional 2 testing streams. The team work on development and testing in parallel as much as possible - joining up is still a little fun but we get by.
I know from looking at my leadtime data that the average leadtime for an 8 point story is about 6 days. The worst we have turned a 8 point story around in is 9 days, with 4 days being the best. We work in a 2 week sprint cycle, which is realistically 9 days once we take out planning and other ceremonies.
Working with the averages alone, to have a 50% chance of completing all the 8 point stories in the sprint, we would need to start them all by the 4th day of the sprint. If we wanted this to increase to a 85% chance, the leadtime increases to 8 days meaning we would need to start them all on the second day of the sprint.
Here are some of the problems this could introduce:
Higher WIP: With 4 stories that all need to be started within a few days of each other, we force a higher WIP. Higher WIP means longer lead times.
Loss of fluidity/options: With 4 parallel work streams each using a pair of developers, we might find it hard to move people between tasks. We basically end up with a static pairing from the beginning of the sprint to the end. This limits our options or introduces waste where we have to move people around e.g. illness or a specialism that we have not shared yet.
QA 'tsunami': There is a risk that all 4 stories will need QA at around the same time. This might create a bottleneck in testing and slow throughput. If you had some flex in the team, you could get the developers to help with the testing - in this scenario that is probably not an option.
The composition of how that 40 points is reached is as important as the number itself.
Having a mix of smaller and larger stories creates more opportunities for the team to collaborate on delivery. Having stories finish regularly throughout the sprint allows the team to find points at which they can mix up their pairing or help out with other stories in progress. Having this flex allows you to shift responsibilities around the team to help keep stories moving across your board.
If you do have larger stories then look to create tasks during planning that allow a larger number of people to work on the story at the same time. This helps lower your WIP and decrease the leadtime for the story, which will give you more choices as to when you can start the story during the sprint.
Be careful not to overload a story - just putting more people on a story will not make it progress faster, it needs to be a part of the plan.
This might go back as a far as preparation where you could choose to break up stories a little further to allow them to be worked on in parallel during the sprint. You might need to negotiate on the independence of the stories you have broken down but it might save you from negotiating on what you can deliver.