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1/4-mile: 14.3 sec @ 99 mph
Road course: 70.8 sec
130-to-0-mph braking: 549 feet
Total course time: 137.0 sec
The award for focusing on a most curious Honda goes to the AEM/Hasport folks who opted for a 2001 Civic EX four-door. But, hey, this was the one Honda at the event that could easily and accessibly handle a couple of kids. And what toddlers wouldn't want a joy ride at an import showdown?
This Civic EX may have started life as an economical family hauler, but with an as-tested price of $38,322, economy was its maiden name. The modifications add up, and the AEM had plenty. A Fiber Images carbon-fiber hood--saving roughly 15 pounds--and a set of lightweight 5Zigen FN01R-C 17-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in Yokohama AVS Sport tires dressed up the exterior. A set of Sparco seats enhanced the cockpit, Progress Competition anti-roll bars and coil-over shocks put some hurt to the pavement, and AEM brake rotors with Brembo four-piston front calipers brought it all to a stop.
Engine and transmission alterations were far more extensive, evidenced by the $13,472 powertrain tab. An RSX Type-S 2.0-liter four-cylinder booted the stock 1.7-liter motor and came replete with an AEM engine-management system, a custom intake, and a Rev Hard turbo system good for about 6.5 psi of boost. AEM claims an output of 349 horsepower and 239 pound-feet of torque delivered to the front Yokos via an RSX Type-S six-speed manual, a Japanese-market limited-slip differential, and a Clutch Masters clutch and aluminum flywheel.
Despite the limited slip and sticky rubber, driver Bernardo Martinez had trouble putting all 349 ponies (assuming there were that many in the stable) to the ground; each launch was accompanied by gobs of wheelspin. Once the tires hooked up, however, acceleration was brisk: 0 to 60 in 6.0 seconds and the quarter-mile in 14.3 seconds at 99 mph. Only the HKS, HyTech, Jackson Focus, and Mini achieved quicker 0-to-60 times in the front-drive class, and only the HyTech did a faster quarter-mile. Deceleration was equally impressive, with the AEM car needing only 543 feet in its second run to stop from 130 mph--a stop bested only by the Mini and GTI. The AEM's official road-course time of 70.8 seconds put it midpack. Had Martinez not had an appetite for cones during his middle three runs, the Civic might have taken top honors away from the HKS RSX. As it was, the Civic tallied an official course time of 137.0 seconds, putting it in second place, only 4.3 seconds behind the leader.
But second place for a tuned four-door Civic was better than any of us imagined. Unfortunately, its two-star drivability rating--due to sloppy steering, cacophonous engine noise, and crude manners--was also worse than any of us imagined. Still, it held together run after run and hit 130 mph repeatedly, which not every car can claim. --Ron Kiino
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
PRICE AS TESTED: $38,322 (base price*: $37,022)
ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 4-in-line, aluminum block and head, AEM Plug & Play engine controller with port fuel injection
MODS engine/transmission: $13,472; suspension: $2000; brakes: $2600; wheels/tires: $1600; body/interior: $1300
Displacement: 122 cu in, 1998cc
Power (mfr's claim): 349 bhp @ 7800 rpm
Torque (mfr's claim): 239 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
TRANSMISSION: Acura RSX Type-S 6-speed manual
Front brakes: AEM 13.7 x 1.0-in vented, grooved disc; AEM/Brembo 4-piston caliper
Rear brakes: AEM 12.2 x 0.4 grooved disc; RSX Type-S 1-piston caliper
Brake-pad material, front: Porsche semimetallic, rear: AEM carbon-Kevlar
Wheelbase: 103.1 in Length: 174.7 in
Curb weight: 2777 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear: 59.6/40.4%
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Reports had suggested Thomas could feature against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, but he will instead come off the bench under a strict minutes restriction in Portland.
Thomas - who was traded to the Cavs from the Celtics in August - has missed the first 36 games of the season rehabbing a hip injury suffered in the post-season.
Coach Tyronn Lue is relishing having his new star available, and believes it will significantly strengthen the Cavs.

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My absolute favourate teacher! Thought I would keep up history after j.c. but changed my mind! Unless I get BONGO!!! Ahhhhhh!
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For the third year in a row the Sussex Senior Team including a few players from the Crawley & Horsham Distict League have won The National County Championship.
Congratulations to Josh Bennett, George Hazell, Jack Bennett, Mark Scutts, Yolanda King, Rose Rainton and Lois Peake plus Lewis Mayhew and Rory Scott who both played in the 1st weekend.
Anyone who is interested in watching good standard Table Tennis is welcome to come along to the Crawley Premier League matches which are played each Thursday Evening at the K2 leisure Centre.
14 teams all on one night with some of the above turning out most weeks.


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Here is my card for Challenge #67 – Anything Goes, hope you can join us.
Stamps: Clockworks by Stampin' Up!.
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Chimezie Metu became a Lakers fan in the time of Shaq and Kobe, not Magic. But, growing up in Lawndale, like any kid he heard about the legend of Showtime. And a couple of times during Metu's career at USC, he'd see that Magic was in the building.
"I never actually got a chance to go and shake his hand, to talk to him," Metu said.
At the end of Metu's predraft workout Wednesday with the Lakers, Johnson, who watched quietly from the sideline with Lakers coach Luke Walton, made his customary offer to potential draftees that earn the invite to don the purple and gold for a day — get their phones and pose for a photo with him.
"That was crazy," Metu said.
Metu's journey from Lawndale to Lagos, Nigeria, back to Lawndale and onto the campus of USC the last three years will likely lead him to a new city — he is projected to be selected near the end of the first round or early in the second. The Lakers' pick at No. 25 overall puts him in their range. That he got to make this stop in El Segundo, just down the road from Lawndale, felt as if it were meant to be, especially for his first workout.
"I lived 10 minutes from here, been a Laker fan my whole life," Metu said. "Just being in here is crazy to me, you know? I'm probably going to have a lot more workouts, but this is going to be my favorite one, one I'm going to cherish a lot more."
Metu, 6 feet 11 and 225 pounds, is one of 69 players invited to the NBA draft combine May 17-18 in Chicago, where he will try to cement himself as a first-round pick. Everything is in front of him now, after a downright confusing junior season at USC in which the Trojans finished second in the Pac-12 Conference but did not receive a berth in the NCAA tournament.
USC, ranked No. 10 in the Associated Press preseason poll, played the season under the cloud of an FBI investigation into the underbelly of college basketball that turned up USC associate head coach Tony Bland as one of four college assistants indicted on bribery charges. USC fired Bland and later Metu was linked to the case in a report before USC cleared him a day later.
"All that stuff, it didn't really take away from my experience there," Metu said. "We didn't make the tournament like we wanted to, but we still had a lot of fun. It was fun playing three years there and meeting the people I met."
USC suspended sophomore guard De'Anthony Melton for the season because of his reported connection to the bribery case. Melton is going through the draft process with Metu and could be helped by scouts having fresh eyes on his game.
"I'm really happy for him," Metu said. "I feel like he's ready. He had a whole year just to work on his game, work on his body. I think he took full advantage of that. He's going to be really good at the next level."
Also working out in hopes of catching the Lakers' attention were 6-9 power forward DJ Hogg of Texas A&M, 6-7 swingman Cody Martin of Nevada, whose twin brother worked out for the team Monday, 6-6 shooting guard Shake Milton of Southern Methodist, 6-5 shooting guard Allonzo Trier of Arizona and 6-2 point guard Lindell Wigginton of Iowa State.
As for his hopes on draft night, Metu said he wants to show teams that he's capable of defending on the perimeter, too, that he's a player who can defend smaller, quicker players on a pick and roll. He also doesn't think teams appreciate his outside shooting ability.
Metu said he knocked down some jumpers for the Lakers' brass. And maybe, if things fall right, Wednesday won't be the last time he puts on that purple and gold practice uniform. He won't be presumptuous, though.
"I'm really, really grateful to be here right now," he said. "It was a dream come true to come here and work out."


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It's that time of year again! If you're anything like me (and I bet you are - just a little bit ;-)) you love nothing more than to scoop up a fabulous Vintage gift or even a cheeky treat for yourself... so why not head on down to the Market Place in Kingston Upon Thames for The Christmas Vintage Fashion Room Fair on the 17th December from 11am to 4pm? With over twenty stalls, including a Tea Room and a Vintage Beauty Parlour, you'll be bound to find something that's full of festive cheer. The magic vintage Christmas pixies will even be gift wrapping for you!
... a unique vintage wedding fair...
"...the fair is for creative, quirky brides who want to have fun with their wedding day, using high quality, inspired and original suppliers. It's for brides that want something a little bit special. We know that's you!"
22nd February 2015 - 11am to 4pm
County Hall
Penrhyn Road, Kingston Upon ThamesSurrey, KT1 2DW Tickets Can Be Bought HERE!!
Open to Public: 11am to 4pm
Friday, 9 December 2011
I'm dreaming of a Vintage Christmas (at Kingston's The Vintage-Room Fashion Fair)!
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We cup coffee every Friday in Middletown Coffee Co. Their team set up a weekly selection of coffees for cupping and a few folks – including me – then step up, spoons in hand and… we slurp. It's always fun.
Today, the cupping table had three coffees from dublin roaster 3fe and in a break from the norm, two coffees from high street chain stores.
It's important to say that this wasn't an excercise in naming and shaming high street chains. It was purely about noting the very obvious differences between speciality coffee and the commercial commodity coffee found in big brand chain stores.
The various reactions on people's faces were fun to watch as they tasted a speciality coffee and found something light, fresh, fruity, silky smooth… then moved to the high street chain coffee and found them to be bitter, harsh, burnt and over-powering. Taste is subjective of course but, people who freely admit that they are "not that into coffee" were amazed at the differences they found.
Sometimes you have to show people the difference between good and bad.
However, the big brand high street chains will sell more coffee this weekend than many speciality coffee shops could ever wish for. The truth is, people still like mass market, big brand, popular, hype and, with enough PR and budget you can sell a product that's not very good to thousands, maybe millions of people.
With honesty, integrity, passion and hard work your influence may not spread as wide and as fast as the big brand with the PR but it will be genuine. I know which I prefer.


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What Does Diamond Top Formation Mean?
A technical analysis reversal pattern that is used to signal the end of an uptrend. This relatively uncommon pattern is found by identifying a period in which the price trend of an asset starts to widen and then starts to narrow. This pattern is called a diamond because of the shape it creates on a chart.
Investopedia explains Diamond Top Formation
Since technical traders use this pattern to predict a reversal of an uptrend, a short position is taken when the price falls below the lower ascending trendline. In general, price targets are usually set to be equal to the entry price minus the distance between the top and the bottom of the pattern.
A Diamond Top is considered a bearish signal, indicating a possible reversal of the current uptrend to a new downtrend.
Diamond patterns usually form over several months in very active markets. Volume remains high during the formation of this pattern. The Diamond Top indicates a reversal to a downtrend.
The Diamond Top pattern occurs because prices create higher highs and lower lows in a broadening pattern. Then the trading range gradually narrows after the highs peak and the lows start trending upward. The Technical Analysis occurs when prices break downward out of the diamond formation.


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SPZRKT and L9 Sign with STRT TRBL Music
When Marc "L9" Freeman embraced Xavier "SPZRKT" Adams on stage after their rap group Movement of Truth's final concert together with his eyes swelled up with tears, he didn't know that they'd ultimately reunite on the record label STRT TRBL Music three years later.
"I love it," L9 told Wade-O Radio on reuniting with SPZRKT.
Mickey Holm and Mike Luna, former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Collision Records, founded STRT TRBL Music (pronounced straight terrible) in late July. This past week, it signed L9 and SPZRKT (pronounced Spazzy Rocket) as its first two artists.
L9 and SPZRKT formed Movement of Truth at the age of 14 with friend and fellow rapper Elhae. Their chemistry wasn't automatic. SPZRKT threw his computer chair at L9 and Elhae the first day that they met.
"It was midnight. I was trying to sleep and they were laughing at the top of their lungs, jumping up and down playing Xbox," SPZRKT told Wade-O Radio. "I used to have anger problems."
Numerous mixtapes later, Moment of Truth disbanded due to differences in sonic approach.
"They wanted to turn us into the Black Eyed Peas," said L9.
Mickey connected with Luna through his previous role at Merchline where he helped create Collision's storefront. After Mickey left Merchline to create his own clothing line, STRT TRBL, he reached out to Luna to partner with him in his effort to turn it into a record label. Luna, who had served as Collison's COO since Swoope released the label's debut album, "Wake Up," like Mickey, dreamed of leading a label for years and agreed to join STRT TRBL.
"Mike felt that he needed to do something on his own accord," Collision CEO Adam Thomason told Wade-O Radio.
James Nwobu will succeed Luna as Collision's COO.
Mickey also manages Social Club. He built relationships with SPZRKT and L9 through them being members of the Social Club Misfit Gang Wolfpack (SCMGWP) collective. SPZRKT's project "The Loner" and L9's "Something Reckless" not only made Mickey a fan of their music, but inspired him to target them as STRT TRBL's original artists.
Martymar and F.E.R.N. of Social Club haven't signed with STRT TRBL—which runs its merchandising and booking—because, already under Mickey's management, it doesn't need to.
"Social Club won't sign with a label because they don't really need to sign to a label at this point in their career," said Mickey. "The guys want to be the ones who hire rather than be hired. They have a good formula and will continue to do very well independently. Me being their manager gives them even less of a reason to sign because I am already working with them and I want them to succeed."
Two other labels showed interest in SPZRKT, but STRT TRBL's pitch to provide its artists with nearly unlimited freedom won him over. L9 sang the same tune and added that the fact that STRT TRBL's vision paralleled his testimony.
"I feel like I've reached a point in my life where I don't understand the gospel completely, but I understand it enough to know that I'm horrible," said L9. "I'm not a good person without Christ. Sometimes labels in the industry try to paint this perfect facade. We're embracing our imperfections and everybody else's imperfections. We're all terrible, but with Christ we're saved. [STRT TRBL] feels the same way I feel about everything."


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text: I have 10 chickens that are about 4 1/2 months old. At about 4 weeks old one of the Buff Orps had a much larger and reder come and waddles. But looking at him? now I do not see the obvious saddle hackels that are present in most roo chickens. Are BO just a different breed and the roos do not vary that much from the hens? Also...he? has not crowed once! Second, of the three brown leghorns...two have much larger combs than the rest but the tails are still "short" and looking nothing like a traditional rooster. Should leghorn roos over 4 months have OBVIOUS rooster tails? Thanks gang.


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I am joining 2009's latest trend and i will be twitting!! wooohooo!!
My handle is : traderstewie
Twitter and Stocktwits are awesome, glad you are joining the stock twitting community. Make sure to "follow" the recommended stock twitters as well as find some good ones on your own. I use TweetDeck (an Adobe Air app) to follow tweets both during the stock market as well as after.
hi momo. i am still unclear why when i post on stocktwits, my twits don't show up on stocktwits but on twitter? why is that? thnx momo.
Hey Stewie, for posts to show up on stocktwits you need to use $ or $$. For example, if you tweeted about FUQI it won't show up, but if you type $FUQI it should show up.
ah. it's picky like that? ok. thanks mr ppr!
Hey Stewie - great that you're joining StockTwits! I'm following you (handle = talcumboy).
To expand on Momo's post above:
If you are referencing an individual stock use $MSFT convention.
If you are make a general market related comment put $$ somewhere in the post like: "Bulls are getting mauled $$"


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|26 May 2012
BSOD of indeterminate origin, errors 0x00000101 and 0x0000001e
My computer has been hanging about 2 or 3 times a week without generating a blue screen. The mouse and keyboard fail to respond (including Caps Lock and Num Lock keys). On rare occasions such as last night, I will get a BSOD. I am uploading my files in accordance with the posting instructions and am hoping that someone can give me some insight as to possible resolutions. I have had several issues since purchasing this computer and have almost reached the point of sending it back to the manufacturer (which would result in me losing all my installed programs of course when they wipe the system), but would like to attempt fixing the issues one last time. In addition to the BSOD files, I have added my Event Viewer Logs to this posting.
Thank you to anyone whom can assist in this matter.
My system information is:
System built by CyberPowerPC in November 2011 (7 months old)
Last clean reinstall was around December 15th 2011.
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate-64bit OEM
Motherboard: Giga-Byte GA-970A-D3
CPU: AMD 8150 3.6 GHz(8-core)
RAM: 16 GB DDR3 1600MHz (4 x 4GB)
Video: AMD Radeon 6950 (2GB DDR5) x 2, crossfired
Sound: Creative Labs Audigy SE
OS HD: 60 GB OCZ Agility 3 SATA III SSD
Data HD: 2 TB SATA III
Power Supply: Azza Titan 1000W
Antivirus: Microsoft Security Essentials
Malware: MalwareBytes (does running MSE and MBAM cause a conflict? I thought MBAM was malware only, but have seen posts calling it an antivirus)
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|26 May 2012
Related to VKbms.sys HID mini driver for USB Fx2 Device from Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider. I would remove to test.
STOP 0x101: CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT troubleshtg
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|26 May 2012
In the middle of typing my post, the computer hung again and then would not restart. I had to do a system restore in order to reboot as start-up repair could not fix it.
I have removed 4 instances of VKbms.sys from my computer, all of them were for my Razor Death Adder mouse.
Other items of concern to me are the "Device cannot start" entries listed on the PERFMON report, but I'll try handling those after working on the current attempt at fixing the system. I ran FurMark to test my video cards and allowed them to get to 90 degrees C for over 5 minutes. I will also be running GIMPS to stress test my hardware and see if the error occurs.
In looking at VKbms.sys, I noticed that i had two separate versions of the Black Adder mouse software installed; Black Edition, and regular edition. Black Edition is NOT for my mouse. However, since my mouse will function with Windows drivers, I will be installing both editions of the Black Adder software for testing purposes and see if this corrects my issue. If the issue is resolved, then I will try to install the most current version for the mouse again.
Thank you for your input and help zigzag, I will post to this thread again when I have something substantial to report.
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|26 May 2012
While running Prime95 aka GIMPS as stated in one of the above linked threads for diagnosing error x0101, I keep getting the following error "ILLEGAL SUMOUT". From looking at this, and additional information, plus the duration and the various BSOD's I have received in the past, along with the fact that logical CPU's 2 through 8 are not getting errors; I am starting to wonder if I am getting the BSOD's and the freezes/hangs due to an actual hardware failure in the CPU. I have one of the very first AMD 8150's (8-core) processors.
I am still willing to attempt to figure out the root cause as I am not completely certain that the theory I currently have is accurate. Feedback would be appreciated though.
I am also attaching the two most recent BSOD's which has occurred since the initial posting of this thread earlier today and occurred within minutes of one another.
[May 26 17:50] Worker starting
[May 26 17:50] Setting affinity to run worker on logical CPU #1
[May 26 17:50] Resuming primality test of M54466201 using AMD K10 FFT length 2880K, Pass1=640, Pass2=4608
[May 26 17:50] Iteration: 9497/54466201, ERROR: FFT data has been zeroed!
[May 26 17:50] Possible hardware failure, consult the readme.txt file.
[May 26 17:50] Continuing from last save file.
[May 26 17:50] Waiting five minutes before restarting.
[May 26 17:56] Resuming primality test of M54466201 using AMD K10 FFT length 2880K, Pass1=640, Pass2=4608
[May 26 17:56] Iteration: 9498 / 54466201 [0.01%].
[May 26 17:56] Possible hardware errors have occurred during the test! 6 ILLEGAL SUMOUT.
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|26 May 2012
Two most recent are the same as the earlier ones.
|My System Specs
|28 May 2012
I didn't realize I had posted them already. Here are 3 of the 4 that occurred while trying to run either GIMPS or Hot CPU Tester Pro. These three gave the x101 BSOD, the last one gave the xF4 BSOD (general hardware failure, I believe), but did not write a dump file.
|My System Specs
|28 May 2012
The three crashes from May 27 are still BCC101, just as before.
|My System Specs
|28 May 2012
I know they are BCC101 also. However, I removed all drivers named VKbms.sys and followed all the testing procedures of
STOP 0x101: CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT troubleshtg
but I am still getting the same errors.
I suppose my question is at this point, do you believe the error to be a hardware failure? I believe the issue to lie within Core 1 of my 8 core processor. If you do not agree, can you give me any ideas on further diagnosis procedures, or options to try.
I am also going to open a trouble ticket with cyberpowerpc.com since I purchased the system from them.
Throughout this process, I am learning more and more about crash analysis and I appreciate your time and effort.
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|28 May 2012
101 & 124 are general hardware complaints and from this end contain very little information that would help you. The stress tests will tell you more which component is mis-behaving. I think it is a good idea to open that ticket.
|My System Specs
|07 Jun 2012
Thanks again for all the help zigzag. After all the elimination process we did. I opened a ticket with the manufacturer and have had to ship the PC back to them. They have informed me that either the motherboard or Core 0 of the CPU is bad and they will be doing testing/swapping to repair the issue.
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(The) War on SmackJeeves Review By J-Hoax
January 5th, 2009, 4:25 pm
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Sorry about the clone problems, but if you think about it, most of the non-clones from my comic died in the Death Egg...yay.
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Could someone review Life with the Freaks by Nix and I?
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ray the squirrel... squirrelly ray, read, rate, and review it please. probably my longest comic i have and i'd a like to have someone read it.
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Pinesal has unique characters: I'd give a 9 (underdeveloped as they are)I'll give them a 6.
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Samsara Room Solution
Full walkthrough solution with step-by-step instructions on how to escape the Samsara Room. This is a point-and-click room escape game from Abroy.Com. This guide will help you escape alive... with tips, hints, and detailed explanations on how to solve all he puzzles.
Samsara Room Walkthrough Starts Here:
I woke up an a room I have never seen before...
You start at the grandfather clock
Take the tea light from the base of the clock.
Go left
Take the tea light from under the set of drawers
Take the fish from the top drawer
Take the box of matches from the 2nd from the top drawer.
Take the Stanley Knife from the middle drawer
Take a pencil from the bottom left drawer
Straighten the piece of paper on the of the drawers
Use the pencil to draw a key
Fold the paper then open it again
Take the bronze key
Go left to the telephone room
Take the tea light from the floor at the little table
Take the tea light from the mirror
Open the carpet using the knife
Roll the carpet further and you will see a picture
You will use this picture to take to to another dimension. We will visit it often!
Go left.
Take the tea light from the top of the window
Go right.
Zoom in on the floor on the picture
Place the 5 tea lights on the picture
Put the fish in the center
Go left to the window
Use the key to unlock the lock on the window
Open the window
Use the knife to cut the picture
Take the paper off
Open the hole, then enter
Because of the fish in the center, you are now under water room. :-)
Lift the telephone and it will tell you: 20 past 6
Move the table then take the shell
Go left
Take the shell
Move the clock to take another shell
Go left
Take the shell
Move the set of drawers
Take a shell and a cup
Go left
Open up the carpet and placed all 5 shells on the drawing
Go left
Climb through the hole back
Go right to the grandfather clock
Adjust the clock to 20 past 6
Open the door
Click the statue until it falls out
Go left to the window
Capture the gecko in the cup
Enter the hole
Zoom in on the drawing
Place the gecko in the cup in the center
Go to the window and climb in the hole
Now you will be in the upside-down room (because of the gecko)
Click the telephone to get the message: ice, fire, fire, fire, ice, fire, ice, fire...
Take a candle from the mirror
Go left
Go left all around and collect more candles. You need 3 candles.
When you have the 3, go to the room with the chandelier
Light the candles using the matches as per the telephone message. For ice, light it twice so it turns blue.
Go out and come back.
Take the Caterpillar. (If you do not see it, climb in the hole and do a round trip back here)
Climb in the hole.
Replace the fish with the caterpillar
Climb in the hole
You are now low down on the ground
Go left till you get to the statue that fell out the clock
Zoom in on him
Enter his mouth...
When you get to the forest, click the 2 fire balls.
Go forward and click the 2 fire balls again
Go forward to the cube:
Hint: If you do not see the 5 fireballs around the cube, then go back 1 or 2 screens and click the missing fire ball(s)
Open the cube
Take the egg
Go all the way back and enter the hole
Replace the caterpillar with the egg
Enter the hole
Use the phone to get the message "the time? clock window: cabinet mirror"
See the number 5 on the mirror
Go left to see number 2 on the cabinet
Go left to see number 0 on the clock
Go left to see number 8 on the window
Go right to the clock
Adjust the time to 08:25
Open the door
Take the key
Go to the window
Unlock with the golden key
Open the window
Click the picture to seal it in the cube
You will feel enlightened
The end!
Well done on a great escape!
Hope you enjoyed my walkthrough


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Monday, July 11, 2011
Customer Gallery Submission: Rose Duncan
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They are both lovely Rose. Love the embossing folder you used...Tim Holtz?ReplyDelete
These cards are really awesome, Rose. Fantastic!:) And I really love the embossing effect!:)That's the style I like!!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing!
Hugs, Ellen
Rose, these are gorgeous. The second card, I love the rich, vibrant colors you used. Your embellishments are wonderful.ReplyDelete
The first one is done beautifully, love the victorian look.
Wow Rose, really love your cards. Love how you did the backgrounds which really highlight the images. Wonderful job!ReplyDelete
Your cards look so great Rose. I love the embossed background you used for both. I fits perfect with those beautifully coloured images.ReplyDelete
Hugs, Karina
lovely cards, your coloring is awesome.ReplyDelete
Wow Rose...both of these creations are just superb!!ReplyDelete
Thank you all! The embossed background is a Cuttlebug embossing folder on a colored metal sheet, then lightly sanded the metal sheet to get that effect. New Cuttlebug, new stamps! So much fun!ReplyDelete
Absolutely gorgeous colouring. Love that you cut out the images.ReplyDelete
Oh Rose these are so beautiful. These 2 of some of my favorite images. I really love the whole steampunk era and you really did a fab job on these. Love the embossed metal. It looks AWESOME, also your coloring is beautiful.ReplyDelete
wow Rose- these are amazing!!! Love the texture backgrounds.ReplyDelete
You did such a great job with all of the elements of your creations! The colors that you chose, your coloring and the backgrounds and all of the other little details are so stunning! Great work... Thanks for sharing with us this weekReplyDelete
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Boeing Co: Is BA Stock a Top Dividend Stock?
BA Stock: A Dividend Growth Stock Rewarding Shareholders
Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) may be the market leader in the commercial airplane segment, but the company isn't resting on its laurels. Rather, it's working hard to increase shareholder value. If you need evidence, look no further than the share price performance; BA stock has returned 113% over the past five years on a capital appreciation basis.
Looking to the future, is there more upside ahead for the shares, or is all the good news in the past for BA stock?
Let me explain why I am bullish on BA stock, even though the past performance has been stellar.
From the period of 2011 to 2015, Boeing's revenue has grown 41%. This is thanks to management's approach of generating sales, then delivering the commercial airplanes on time or earlier than expected. In 2015, there were 580 commercial airplanes that were sold and delivered, compared to 349 in 2011. (Source: "Boeing Co," MarketWatch, last accessed November 29, 2016.)
With the increase in sales, the debt side of the balance sheet underwent changes. Over the same five-year period, the long term debt on the balance sheet has been cut in half. This is not the only way BA's financial position has become stronger. Currently there is $9.7 billion in cash and cash equivalents in BA's bank account. (Source: "Boeing Reports Third-Quarter Results and Raises Full Year Guidance," Boeing Co, October 26, 2016.)
Thanks to management actions of growing the business, shareholders have been the biggest beneficiary of this.
BA stock is trading at $151.38 and yielding 2.88%. BA stockholders receive $1.09 in dividend payments each quarter. The dividend has grown by 147% over the past five years.
The payout ratio for BA stock is 61%, with a possibility of further dividend hikes should the payout remain steady. The reason for future dividend hikes would be the 5,600 orders in Boeing's commercial airplane pipeline, which would amount to $462.0 billion.
Share buybacks have also been a factor in rewarding shareholders. The most recent was in 2015, when Boeing's board of directors approved a $14.0-billion share repurchase program. (Source: "Boeing Board Raises Share Repurchase Authorization to $14 billion, Increases Dividend 20 Percent," Boeing Co, December 14, 2015.)
As sales have increased so have the share purchases that have been completed by BA stock. Back in 2012 BA's management started a streak of starting to announce an annual share repurchase program. In 2012, the share repurchase that was announced was $3.6 billion and has grown each and every year to the most recent one that was announced in 2015 of $14.0 billion. (Source: "Boeing Raises Dividend 10 Percent and Resumes $3.6 Billion Share Repurchase Program," Boeing Co, December 17, 2012.)
The share buyback and dividend hike announcements have typically occurred in December. And with that very same month just around the corner and sales and revenue increasing, it could be a matter of weeks before we hear that a new dividend hike or share repurchase program is in place.
Final Thoughts on BA stock
BA stock is my favorite dividend growth stock from the industrial sector. Being shareholder-friendly, increasing the dividend, and announcing new share repurchases are evidence that Boeing stock could be one to get behind.
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Anyone remember them? Was just listening to Avoidance and was reminded how awesome they were. Shame they buggered it all up!
The new SL website has a few free downloads from Peel sessions here if anyone's interested: http://www.slrecords.net/download_khayasessions.php
I remember, fondly.
Saw them with ballboy a couple of time. 'Do The Thing' was a mixtape-staple for a long time.
Did they not become another band who I've forgotten the name of?
apparently dan, john and pete
went on to form Desc. I'm not aware if they were any good though. Those gigs with ballboy back in the day were indeed immense. When Edinburgh had a few bands going round that were worth bothering about!


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Jhansi Ki Rani Update on Monday 16th April 2018
KG/SS/TG/Motibai/Sunder/Munder all take a pran to kill Marshall. Marshall is in the church and praying to god. The priest offers some thing like a prasad (don't know what it is. Feel free to fill in if any one know what its called) to Marshall, but it falls down from his hand before he puts in his mouth. He goes kind of crazy and runs out of the church. All of KG's sena surround him and KG tells Marshall, she is gonna kill him and that too when he begs for his life in front of the whole village
Other hand the Kaali maa rath yaatra has started. GR prays that at least this time, everything goes well with the Rath Yatra and also he is sure that KG will keep her word and definitely Kill Marshall.
Precap – Marshall at the feet of GR begging for his life and KG telling the king to not forgive him and that she is not going to leave Marshall what ever happens. Suddeny GR points the gun at KG
Here are the acronyms : KG – Kranti Guru, SS – Samar Singh, TG – Tatya guru, GR- Gangadhar Rao
tomorrow might be Marshall's last day, but dont know how, cause the precap is confusing.
Starts of with KG and Marshall face offClap KG shoots at Marshall but just a few inches offLOL and Marshall tells KG that pistol doesn't suit her well. KG throws the gun at Marshall and ask him to shoot but, he throws some dialogue at her and just stares at KG. Mean while KG uses her whip and take the pistol back and says, she gives only one chance to people like Marshall and she wont kill him with a pistol but with an Indian WeaponClap. KG kicks and whips the crap out of MarshallClapThumbs Up. Then KG ask Marshall to run and she has forgiven himLOL. The fool Marshall is starts running and KG tells TG and SS that she will kill Marshall where Prachi was killed, infront of Durga MaaClap
Durga Maa procession is going on the other hand and GR is thinking KG will definitely keep her promise and kill Marshall. GR asks Moropant where Maharani is and its because of her they organized the procession again. GR is doing Durga Maa arti and on the other hand Marshall is running towards the procession to his death bedClap and falls on GR feet begging to save him from KGLOL. KG reaches the place and tells GR, not to forgive Marshall. GR is angry at KG that she did not follow his orders and is going against the rules of Jhansi that too infront of himSilly
Meanwhile Sleemun passes a gun to GR to stop KG adn GR takes the gun and aims at KGShocked. Sleemun and Marshall are encouraging GR to kill KG. Marshall snatches the gun from GR and points at KG and starts laughing and telling her that its she who is going to die and pulls the trigger but GR kicks the gun from his hand. GR tells Marshall now your going to get punished. Sleemun wants to punish Marshall (yaa rightLOL)him but GR shuts his mouth. Marshall runs away again before the soldiers catch him with KG and her soldiers following him. GR thinks in mind, KG your very intelligent and I really hope you kill Marshall. GR tells Sleeumun, if you want to save Marshall come with me and they both walk off. (Must say GR is getting intelligent tooLOL)
Marshall is now infront of the Durgaa Maa and KG and her sena start attacking him with there swords. Finally KG hits Marshall's head on Durga Maa Rath and the Trishul from the goddess hands falls on Marshall killing himClap.
Precap: JKR in her KG avatar is putting Prachi's astiyaa in water and she takes a dip in the water. When she comes out, baamm GR is in front of herEmbarrassed
Acronymns used: SS-Samar Singh, KG-Kranti Guru, TG-Tatya Guru, GR-Gangadhar Rao
Loved the episode today…must watchClap and awesome performances from everyoneClap
Starts of with KG killing MarshallClap. All the crowd and priests consider her as Durga Maa and the priests pour Milk on KG and do her AbhishekThumbs Up. Meanwhile GR, Sleemun and the soldiers are approaching the place. KG's veil comes off and everyone realises in JKR who is KG and they are all proud of her. GR reaches the place and rest of KG's sena escapes and GR see KG's Milk Abhishek being doneThumbs Up. He still doesn't see her face though. KG gets up and starts walking in daze towards a pond and she remembers all of her moments with Prachi Cry with GR following her. JKR leaves her sword which GR realizes is Laxmi bai's sword (tube lightLOL). JKR goes and picks up the ashes and does the visarjan of asthiya and by this time GR is totally confused and dening the fact that JKR could be KGWink . JKR takes a dip in the water and comes out to find GR staring at her in disbeliefLOL.
JKR and GR remebering all there moments together as GR-KG / GR-JKR and finally GR comes to the conclusion that it was his Maharani who has been doing all this as KGROFL. Sleemun asking the crowd who is KG? Tell him or he will beat them all. All the crowd come forward telling they are KG. Sleemun is mad with the crowdLOL.
GR is still in shock over the revelation of his queens antics and braveryWink. JKR finally speaks and says she did all of this for Jhansi's betterment only,but GR tells her…no shouts at her that he does'nt want to listen anything she says. GR tells JKR he wants to speak to his Maharani and not KG (what a baby he isLOL) and walks off.
Precap: Sleemun gives an ultimatum to GR that he has to send KG dead or alive along with Marshall's body if he wants to keep his throneOuchShocked. JKR is in trouble cause GR looked really madOuch
GR in his kaksh thinking sbt KG and JKR and is boiling with anger. GR's antartma comes out and tells GR that he is not able to digest the fact that his queen who is a WOMEN did everything which he could not do and he is jealous of her. GR yells saying no its not that way. After some argument btw the antartma and GR, GR agrees that all teh praja is doing jai jai kaar of KG and not him who is the kingLOL. Just then, someone comes and tells Sleemun is waiting for him adn GR walks of angrily.
JKR is thinking abt prachi and GR. She thinks GR will definately forgive her (she does not know how jealous GR is by nowLOL of JKR aka KG) Sleemun gives and ultimatum to GR that he has to send KG dead or alive along with Marshall's body or he loses his throne (serves him rightLOL).
JKR sends Sunder to tell GR that she wants to meet him. GR comes to meet JKR all high and mightyLOL. He starts yelling at JKR that she did not trust her husband to do the right thing and she did not act like a queen. Then he tells her she does not need to involve in anythings in Jhansi and he si there to take care of everything. He further adds that she is here just to give birth to childrenOuchAngry . JKR is in tears by nowCry. JKR tells GR, she wont be able to take such a decision casue one is her dharm and the other is her karm. But GR tells her, no she has to decide and he knows very well to cut a branch of a tree if its infected and it wont take time for him to do that in her casae as well. Angry JKR falls at GR feet and cries but GR tells her she need to decide if she wants to remain as the queen or KGOuchAngry and walks offAngry. Suddenly JKR is crying out in pain.
Precap-Aishree telling that JKR is ready to give GR his heirAngry and JKR is shocked.
GR behaved like a typical egoistic jealous husband and hated GR in the whole episdoe the way he spoke to JKR Angry.source: telenovelasgh.com


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Vermont's Lead in Consumer Products Law (Act 193) takes effect Jan. 1., limiting the amount of lead that can be in certain plumbing supplies sold in Vermont.
If you'll be installing plumbing in your home — or plan to construct single- or multi-family housing in Vermont — it's important you understand the new law.
As of the New Year, pipes, fittings and fixtures used to transport or dispense water for human consumption cannot exceed a weighted average of 0.25 percent for fixtures and 0.20 percent for solder or flux.
Lead is a very toxic substance, especially for children, which can cause neurological damage.
A letter from Vermont Assistant Attorney General Elliot Burg (PDF) explains the law in more detail and offers links to other resources.


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If you've recently moved out on your own or are planning to do so soon, you're probably wondering how you'll be able to furnish your apartment/house. It's rare that places come fully furnished so you might be worried about finding large items like a couch or dining room set. Here are some good places to search if you're struggling to find what you need.
- Family/friends. One of the best places to look for cheap or free items is from your family and friends. Whether it's an old couch, dishes or even a lamp, these items will help you get a start on furnishing your home. Whatever your family and friends give you might not be your style but it's free, so don't turn your nose up at it. Down the road when you can afford it, you can replace things that were given to you with the items you want. But for the meantime, start asking your relatives if they really need that sofa sitting in their basement.
- Habitat for Humanity Restores. THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO!!!! I CANNOT EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH! I started looking around for used furniture stores and discovered this diamond in the rough. The way the Restore works is people donate their used furniture, appliances, kitchen cabinets and even household necessities like doors and windows. They price items at costs they think an item worth reselling for and every 30 days the item doesn't sell, it gets discounted. The HFH Restores tend to sell their stuff quickly because they are so reasonably priced and they put out new items nearly every day. You could walk in one day and return the next only to see half the store has changed. If you see something you like, find a volunteer right away before someone else decides to buy it. HFH has Restores all over. Near me there are two, one in Wayne and the other in Dover. The one in Wayne is smaller, which means a smaller selection but they still have great products. If you're seriously trying to furnish your place on a budget, find your local Restore and go check it out.
- Goodwill. This thrift store is similar to Habitat for Humanity's Restores but with less furniture options. Goodwill is decent if you're shopping for dishes, lamps and small tables. Similar to the Restores, their products change out often so if something catches your eye, buy it right away. You can shop online through their auction site or find a local Goodwill and shop in person.
- Garage/yard Sales. Aka goldmines for used furniture. Typically garage or yard sales are where people try to sell their old sofas, coffee tables, chairs, etc. Now is the best time to start looking for takes some searching to find these sales because spring is typically when people start cleaning out their houses. Look in your local paper for listed garage/yard sales or take a drive on a weekend morning to see if anyone in your neighborhood is having one.
- Estate sales. You might be thinking, "Isn't this the same thing as a garage sale?" It's not. Estate sale usually have more items of better quality for sale than garage sales because they are liquidating the belongings of an estate. Garage sales are when people are trying to get rid of the junk they no longer want/need while estate sales are usually the result of someone downsizing, moving divorcing or filing for bankruptcy. Here is a good site to look for local estate sales (https://www.estatesales.net).
- Antique stores. If you're looking for modern furniture, then skip this. But if you don't mind furniture that is a little dated then try looking at local antique stores. You might be able to snag a few unique end tables, chairs or even a mirror for your place. The only downside to antique stores is they tend to be on the more expensive side. Antique = price hike, so watch out for items that are too far outside your budget. To find antique stores near you, try looking on the Antique Malls website.
- Local thrift/consignment stores. Though these stores are usually where people look for clothing, thrift/consignment stores can have other items like dishes, curtains or lamps. I like going to thrift and consignment stores because sometimes you can negotiate the price, especially when you're buying multiple items. If you're struggling to furnish an entire house/apartment at a small cost, then you definitely want to check out your local thrift/consignment shops.
- Ikea. When in doubt, go to Ikea. They don't always have the highest quality at a low cost but they do hold a large selection of cheap items. If you're looking to pick up brand new items like bookshelves or a bed frame, try looking here. It probably won't last you 10 years but it's sure to be a good placeholder until you can invest in a more expensive and better quality item. You can shop their products online or find an Ikea store near you.
*Extra advice: Don't be particular about what some furniture looks like. You can repaint or get fabric covers for most furniture so focus on getting something in decent shape that is within your budget.
I recently became a homeowner and am slowly trying to buy furniture as I renovate so once renovations are done, I can move right in and have the house completely furnished. It's a bit intimidating because I don't have a lot of money to spend on furniture but by scouring all of the places listed above. Where do you look for cheap furniture?
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Think about it: what is the worst time your current boo could aggressively confront your past hookup? Well, any time. But also when your parents are just downstairs. That sounds positively cringe-worthy. But that's exactly what happened on tonight's episode of Are You the One?
A week after the cast got just three beams at the matching ceremony (with two already confirmed matches, that's not too hot), they all vowed to do better next time. And this challenge was all about the in-laws and getting to know one another because the girls' moms, dads, or grandmothers all showed up to the house for a night of awkwardness, confrontation, and boozing.
As Ryan Devlin announced, the boys would come out one by one, sit in front of the panel of parents, and be quizzed on various topics. They then had 60 seconds to determine which girl each of the parents were related to. And while John did admit that he's there for money rather than love, and Nathan revealed his love for poker, the parents seemed to be fairly accepting of their possible future sons-in-law. Ha!
More from The Stir: One Crazy Night Threatens to Destroy a Perfect Match
And ultimately, John, Dario, and Alex all came away with top prizes and chose to take Jasmine, Briana, and Alex on their getaway date. But the real fun came when the entire house spent the night partying with the parents.
That's when Layton confronted Jenni's mom and, in a few choice words, said that Anthony was "the worst" possible choice for her daughter. Cue the massive blow-up. When Anthony confronted Layton over his statement, the dude imploded. Shouting, arm flailing, and massive rage face led to one serious clash.
And here's the deal people: Jessica (Layton's latest girl) had her own battle with Jenni (the apple of Layton's eye and Anthony's ex). Everyone following the twisted love square? Yeah, it's rough all around.
More from The Stir: Ellie Tearfully Confronts Anthony About His Hookups
But at the end of the day, the house members all decided to send John and Jasmine to the Truth Booth, who, obviously, were not a match.
And with the matching ceremony and their sixth chance at a million dollars, they all gave it another shot. Ashley and Brandon, Jasmine and Nathan, Briana and Dario, Ellie and Anthony, Tyler and Garland, Alex and John, Jenni and Layton, and Jessica and Alex all paired off. Christina, as the bonus girl, picks Nathan, who then ultimately chooses to stay with Jasmine.
And with two already confirmed matches in the house (Pratt and Paris and Curtis and Shelby), it seems like their chances for winning are upped, right? False. Once again, they get ZERO additional matches.
Hear that? Zero. Six weeks in, they only have two matches. Could it be possible that the cast walks away with no money? It's looking more like it every week.
Have you figured out the matches? Who do you think is Layton's perfect match?
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We officially opened our doors in 1959 as Waynesboro DuPont Employees Credit Union, Inc. Our first "office" was in the basement of an employee's house who worked at the Waynesboro plant of E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. By the end of 1959, the credit union had 1,275 accounts, $72,827 in loans, $91,251 in assets, and had no paid employees.
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Tax alert - Issue 12, June 2011
Hong Kong has been making solid progress in its efforts to increase the number of double taxation agreements (DTAs) that it has concluded with some of its major trading partners. To date, Hong Kong has signed 21 agreements, of which 10 are now in force. The remaining agreements are subject to ratification procedures.


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Years born: 1287, 1299, 1311, 1323, 1335,
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Evil and cunning
Among other symbols monkey, nature is a strange and unusual. His holdings wicked, mischievous, devil, Gsakh, humorous, and always in the game is ridiculous, but he jokes with indirect and is deceived.
Existing social and socialize monkeys, and in appearance, with all good will communicate; must say that creating this relationship as part of his tricks is considered. The existing friendly monkey and is egoism.
Monkeys, and playful with people and if his negative comments about others, hidden behind the apparent affection can; seems kind. In fact, he does not accept anyone and his superior and he knows all this shows that inventory is proud. Aside from these intellectual he is interested to know is the frequency. He loves everything to see and read everything for themselves and always good to explain the latest news to be aware of the world.
Monkeys with literacy and culture and has a strong memory. He can, if necessary, even the smallest details of things that read, seen or heard to the recall. This feature helps him very much, because the monkey has a mind distracted and therefore, depends largely due to their own.
Creative monkey inventitive and can creatively hardest issues to solve with wonderful speed. But whenever it is decided to do something, you must immediately begin to otherwise lose their interest and does everything with no attempt releases.
Monkeys are full of intelligence and his ability to mesmerize others is surprising. He can with skill, with its all powerful dragon intelligence and tact, to deceive. He even against gravity will take strength and have fun of her brutal, the Zard.
Monkey is just as crafty, shrewd politician and he is also and can be your worst situations and the protection of any new Brhand involvement. He is headstrong and selfish, and does not allow him to impose anything. He always has the right to choose.
He is ready for all the work and to promote the goals to do anything does. Of lying, hypocrisy and fear no trick cargo and, if necessary, its own personality beneath leaves. She knows when Salah, this work continues and he is rarely arm and the trap falls.
Some monkeys even used to steal or at least lying smoke.
However, monkeys do anything together again Dlrbast and secrets to work so that someone familiar Hryfsh not.
Opportunism and the monkey must also be because his fortune with her partner and many opportunities to lend to it. Monkeys, despite the negative aspects of existence, like lying, hypocrisy, spoofing, arrogance and pride, honor and conscience to ignore, for intelligence and perception Balaysh rich savory everyone.
Monkey skill, cunning and shrewd business has specific, hence unique partner in the work is considered. Whatever he needs to decide quickly, Dydbaz and have a little pain of conscience eats.
Monkeys can be in politics, industry and commerce and to achieve success in the no point to him the secrets of this science remain covered. If he can study science, to be entered in any job, be successful.
If the monkeys in his favorite work to put back, better and faster and can achieve fame. Only verbalization, threatens the success of monkeys with this work because, despite its inherent charm and attraction of others from their tired and dejected can.
Despite the financial involvement, monkeys can be good opportunities to enjoy his life completely; However, luck in love with her partner and not with the opposite sex is weak.
Monkey with a happy spirit, in love is easy, but as easily as it is tired, looking for a new love dies. Unfortunately, he never looking for something that will be, will not find because no personality stability.
Monkeys may be filled with joy and emotional temperature of critical spirit and vision, but his enthusiasm quickly placed them down. Fortunately he is better than everyone else can Bkhndd his misery and thus, their sorrow abandon.
Monkey dragon would be a good couple because of the shrewd and cunning dragon monkey uses; dragon power while also well placed to use monkeys. These two work can also be good partners; however that monkeys always thought that his best work comes responsibility.
Rat monkey alongside the good life will be. Rat monkey filled with adoration splendor is apparent, can forget everything and end of life, Madly he loves even if this love is one way.
Monkey, the tiger's pockets, but much better Hvassh be collected because of job and emotional relationship between the two, playing with fire. Monkey can not stand against violence can, at least getting to make fun, destructive power of violence does not lessen. Monkeys may his life in this way will the wind.
Monkeys, with each symbol that marry, many baby probably will.
Childhood passes monkey with joy. A young man sad, disappointed and distressed, and his map, often leading to failure. His old age in comfort with this happening, but suffers from loneliness. He often away from family and suddenly dies.
Famous people born in monkeys some great men in politics, monkeys were born. Lyndon Johnson, Pvankarh, Daladyh, Truman, and Chmbzln Julius Caesar, in all monkeys were born.
Famous painters such as: Lyvnardvdavynchy, Modigliani and Gauguin and nominal owner of writers and poets such as Milton, Byron, Charles Dickens and Alexander Dumas was born in between can be seen this year. Mark de Sade was also born in monkey.
Some of these people a very strong memory, unique charm and personality have dual; is necessary to point out that most of these people are alone and isolated in the past.
Other elders born monkeys are:
Bastr Keaton, Captain Cook, Michelle Morgan, Elizabeth Taylor and filmmaker Robert Flahrty popular cinema.
Jobs monkeys born monkeys rarely may have a fixed job and if they feel dysphoric, from this branch to branch to jump.
Stock agent or broker, speculator genial, imposing businessman, famous author, filmmaker own style, shopkeeper, shrewd politic, intelligent politician, and fraud and deceit
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Parrots: Often senior managers, they are beautifully presented and understand the power and importance of colour. Although cost conscious in almost every part of running a business, they throw caution to the wind when it comes to printing out the latest reports.
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Dragons: Middle managers, who often work for the common good. They use lots of colour in a desperate attempt to try and please everyone.
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Polar bears: Making the best use of resources, polar bears make a little go a long way. They don't often use colour, but when they do, it is used in the most cost effective manner. They make their dens in the IT department.
Birds of paradise: Displaying themselves in a riot of scarlet and green, they show themselves with all their mighty glory – usually pruning their feathers in the training department where high-quality printing and high grade paper are de-rigour.
Stags: Departmental rutting and ownership displays are all important in the modern office jungle. General office employees are prone to antler baiting and ego shows through their excessive use of colour, when none may be needed.
Donna Dawson says: "The workplace is like a human zoo, with distinct departmental groupings behaving in particular ways, with people in each department acting in similar ways. My study uncovered that senior managers are much like Parrots in that they are usually beautifully presented and recognise the power and importance of colour.
"Although emblazoned with colour, Parrots have a tendency to waste food because they have to grip with one claw whilst eating, or use their beaks to break things open, just as top managers risk wasting money by using colour the least cost-effectively of all the employee groups."
The survey also comes with a serious message that using colour needs to be done so effectively, as an audit of where and what your workforce prints can be a simple and effective way to cut costs. The latest Gartner* research highlights that some organisations spend weeks, even months trying to find the right balance between the high cost of colour printing and the needs of workers.
Tracey Fielden, Head of Office Marketing, at Canon UK, comments: "If you look at The Human Zoo and think about what characters you have within your business and their objectives, you can take a big step towards implementing an effective colour printing policy. We know from our day-to-day work that colour is required more and more by ever diversifying groups within an organisation.
"Managers need to have an understanding of how different users have different needs, and then they must adapt their strategies accordingly. Gartner's latest report gives some good advice to those within an organisation charged with reducing office printing costs, which will help them to implement a colour printing strategy to suit all areas of the business.
"A light-hearted look at the anthropology of a typical organisation and The Human Zoo within it also helps us to better understand some of the behavioural challenges we have to face when it comes to defining and implementing a print strategy. It's not about being king of the colour jungle, it's about evolution and implementing solutions to the benefit of all."
A guide to The Human Zoo, written by leading psychologist, Donna Dawson, can be downloaded from www.canon.co.uk/humanzoo
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How China's Jamie Oliver is changing factory canteen food and dreams of feeding nation's growing middle class
Hong Kong-raised Richard Craggs ate in enough southern Chinese factory canteens to know much of the food was awful, and set out to revolutionise it from his Shenzhen base. Now he's moving into upscale meal delivery
As a teenager, Richard Craggs got his kicks leaping across rooftops and scrambling up buildings – long before parkour went mainstream in Hong Kong, where he grew up. Now 42, and based in Shenzhen, he's taken another leap of faith: this time into one of the toughest food and beverage markets in the world.
The Briton moved to China 10 years ago, working in the retail gift industry, so has eaten his fair share of canteen fare. "I've visited thousands of factories, many of them out in the sticks where there's nowhere else to eat, and the food is so lousy," he says. "I like Chinese food, but this is greasy, it's terrible. It's like animal feed."
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With most workers eating meals provided by the factory, and earning a minimum wage, they're often faced with no alternative, he says. "The working and living conditions are pretty tough. They're the unsung heroes of China's industrial revolution; the least we can do is improve their food."
So, inspired by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's transformation of school canteens in Britain, Craggs embarked on a mission to revolutionise the food served to factory workers and schoolchildren in China. Since launching his low-cost catering company Nourish 2½ years ago, its revenue has grown to US$12 million a year, and the venture is serving close to a million meals a month in southern China.
When he first touted his plan for Nourish to others, however, "they all thought I was nuts", says Craggs, joking that his only previous experience in the food industry had been "eating and drinking".
"They asked, 'How are you going to cook a full meal for six to eight yuan (HK$6.50 to HK$8.75)?' That's what workers pay for unlimited rice, unlimited soup, two meat and vegetable mixes, and some vegetables."
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Craggs had started out in 2012, buying two loss-making restaurants, then sought out safe ingredients from vetted suppliers.
Unwilling to sacrifice on quality, he needed to find a way to buy in bulk to bring prices down.
"There are a lot of great farms in China, growing organically, working really hard and taking care of their land," he says. "There's actually a lot of great produce you can get here, so it's really about vetting which ones are good, and making sure that we're buying from them."
He began contacting factory canteens, offering to sell them food at cost price, and ended up supplying 13 factories, proving that he could generate a margin, even from a six yuan meal.
He then approached investors in Hong Kong, telling them: "There's hundreds of thousands of factories in China, and they all have the same problem: lousy food, unhappy workers. If we can provide a solution to that, then this could be huge."
Before long, Nourish was signing contracts with the likes of FAW-Volkswagen, Foxconn and Stanley Black & Decker. Cragg's partner, Australian Chinese restaurateur Gordon Tse, oversees recipe creation and trains chefs in the factories.
Food safety scares in recent years gave him confidence that the venture would be a success, he says. "No one really trusts food in China: melamine in milk, gutter oil being used in more than 10 per cent of restaurants, fake eggs. You never know what's being injected into meat – sometimes it's a fairly safe sort of gel, other times its plastics. Anything to make it heavier and make more money."
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While the prohibitively low food budgets of factory workers was the first hurdle Craggs faced, another difficulty was dealing with an entrenched system. A handful of big caterers scoop most of China's canteen contracts, then subcontract them to small operators, keeping a cut for themselves. This squeezes the budget further, and perpetuates poor food quality.
"The way it's set up – with subcontracting, hong bao [red packet money] and greedy decision makers who aren't the owners of the factories – means the person cooking at the end of it is not a trained operator," says Craggs. "And because they've effectively bought the contracts, they don't really feel they've any risk of losing it. So they just have to put out something on to those plates. And the benchmark is that if the workers don't riot, it's OK."
With increasing awareness of labour rights over the past 10 years, workers have begun to complain and even strike over the poor quality of food provided in factories, he adds. Contractors get around this by simply changing suppliers, "hoping the food will be better, and inevitably it's not".
Unsurprisingly, he has knocked a few noses out of joint. "I've had a few hairy experiences in China," he admits, laughing. "I've been held at knifepoint by one of the old canteen providers that was getting replaced by us. One of our staff was kidnapped at one point."
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One worker, who'd been paid to sabotage Nourish's business, put a cigarette butt in some soup, but they installed CCTV cameras and carried on.
"There are inherent risks – there's a lot of money going around in the catering business. Of course, there's going to be someone unhappy on the other side," says Craggs, adding that Nourish always offers jobs and training to employees of suppliers being replaced.
Looking to add further value, Nourish recently started offering more variety by emulating a food court at the factories, including spicy, noodle, steamed, and fried sections, and a barbecue station.
Craggs also found schools facing problems with food quality and safety, and Nourish is now catering to seven schools and kindergartens, two of which are international. How are his healthier, tastier meals going down with the children? Nourish's first big contract saw them competing on-site with Chartwells, the China arm of the world's biggest canteen caterer, Compass. Nourish outsold its rival three meals to one, he says.
Now, Craggs wants to feed middle-class families in China, with the launch of food tech start-up NomNom. The idea is to leverage the company's two central kitchens, and the vetted ingredients, but while Nourish meals are cooked on site at the factories, with NomNom, based in Shenzhen's Nanshan district, the food is cooked centrally and delivered.
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"The goal is to put out restaurant-quality meals, but at a lower cost than what families would spend if they bought the ingredients at the supermarket. Save them some money on their monthly food budget," says Craggs. "And with delivery times of under 20 minutes."
It's a tall order, but he's already found a solution. They've set up multiple distribution pods in different areas. The food is prepared, blast-chilled (to retain its nutritiousness better than freezing it would) and delivered via cold storage trucks to the pods, which also have cold storage. Uber-style delivery bike riders can be recruited to zoom the meal, hot or cold, from these hubs to schools, offices, factories and homes.
"We have our own delivery riders too, but to avoid having an army of thousands, we're creating the tech that allows us to have freelance bike riders (of which there are a lot in China) who we can vet and sign up, and they can run the final leg of the journey," says Craggs. "They can download an app onto their phone, and it will identify the hub which has the food that needs delivery, and make their way there. So we can empower riders to have their own business."
NomNom was launched in September with seed capital of about US$1.5 million, invested by Singapore fund Raging Bull and food and beverage professionals in Hong Kong. It is already serving 1,000 meals a day, has signed agreements that will lead to more than 10,000 meals a day in the coming months, and is expanding the two central kitchens to be able to produce 50,000 meals a day.
Maintaining trust and quality control is crucial to both businesses, says Craggs, who visits farms the wholesalers buy from to inspect the land, chat to farmers and collect soil samples for testing.
As for his future plans, Craggs plans to enlist a butcher and a baker, and add wines and beers for NomNom deliveries. For now, he will continue to focus on southern China, although he hopes eventually to expand north. "My dream is to have thousands of little pods all over China, all doing something good," he says. "There's a lack of trust in China's produce nowadays, so we really want to build that trust back."
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pint-sized sage
As I chased Snookie down the road on his way to school just now, I shouted after him "Come back you pint-sized pirate!"
I stole the nomenclature from Captain Hook – or the Disney version at least – but it fits our Snooks well. He scooted away in his skull and cross bones bobble hat as fast he could, ensuring we reached the gate just in time. Sometimes he rumbles these subterfuges and drops anchor half way there insisting that he is 'too tired to go to school'. I have been known to carry him, and the scooter the rest of the way. But he loved my frustrated rascal, as I'm sure did all the construction workers and council road-cleansers we encountered along the way.
It's a far cry from yesterday, which was my birthday and so technically should have been full of cake and candles and jollity.
Instead both Snooks and I slumped into a wretched mood shortly after the 7am present opening and remained thus until a good hour after the Engineer had returned home from work. We were finally restored by steak frites and some excellent music at our favourite birthday haunt where Snooks ate lasagne, chips and bread and then lay down to sleep across three dining chairs.
The wretchedness arose from a cocktail of high expectations and adrenalin overdrive which Snooks and I both enjoy whenever a 'good time' is in the offing. And this explosive combination generally amounts to the following; he thinks a celebration means no one has to obey instructions; I think a celebration means he will miraculously start to obey instructions. He is disappointed; I am disappointed. We both hate being disappointed.
I know how it sounds. He is three years old. And I am … one year older than I was yesterday. Who is supposed to be the grown up here? Well quite. And get this.
After I had stretched and stretched to try to bring birthday fun to the daily face washed, teeth brushed, dressed, combed, supermarket shopped, lunch eaten, face washed, re-dressed, hair-brushed, dragged to school battle, I finally snapped. I shouted in fury into his terrified and confused face because I cannot have a pee in peace. Having dropped him at school, I wanted to run back and bring him home and make it better. Instead I wandered around feeling wretched, on my birthday. No amount of cards or cake or candles or calls from friends seemed to make it better.
Then Snooks returned from school and seemed his usual self, until he called up the stairs to me that he wanted to tell me something.
I stood at the top as he sat at the bottom and looked up at me and said: "Mummy when you shouted at me, you hurt my feelings."
I have no idea where he found these words. I know it cannot have come from me because no one in our family has that kind of emotional maturity. Did they teach him this at school? Is he channelling Oprah? Has he secretly been going to therapy? Already?
Astonished, relieved and repentant, I came down the stairs, sat in front of him and apologised for my behaviour.
They say with age comes wisdom.
Perhaps next birthday I'll get it the right way round.
Posted by cathy comerford at 06:54
Labels: children, disappointment, wisdom
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