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Fathers Day Gift Idea: Silverlit Bluetooth R/C Porsche 911 Carrera
Does Dad have an iOS device then this is the toy for him… sure you can get something fancy that'll crash and burn but this slick Porsche 911 Carrera would make the real one proud. The detailing is great on the model, and its super fast and responsive iOS controls work great.
This toy is so new you cant even buy it yet! who's in?
Use your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad as your remote control. Full gesture control and force feedback delivers the rumble of the engine. App dash board design from Porsche signals. its that real. Check out Silverlit for more information about their other fine products but keep your eye on the Porsche 911 here.!
Item Dimensions (W x D x H) 11" x 4.5" x 3.5"
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Driving Time Over 30 mins
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Transmission Method Bluetooth 3.0 EDR compliant
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Control Distance 10 meters
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Lisa Rae Simons
Embodying the joy of music all her life, Lisa has had no other destination than to share this love and passion with the world! Coming from a very musical family, Lisa has been playing guitar since age 6, bass, drums and horns since age 12, and professionally from the age of 16. Beginning her singing career by singing harmonies, she has progressed seamlessly into a commanding centre stage vocalist. Lisa also provides sought after support by many world class, award winning musicians calling upon her bass guitar talents. She has travelled and performed in venues all over the world.
Writing and playing virtually all styles of music, she has expanded her reach to cover the entire range of ages! Bringing her own brand of "Music Fun" to toddlers and seniors for the past 9 years, and teaching multiple instruments to all ages in between has earned her the respect and admiration of her students and peers. There is nothing that ignites Lisa's passion more than sharing her immense love of MUSIC and CREATIVITY!
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A mediocre effort at best.I found the quartet of girls and their verbal "sparring" as dull as can be, and the girls all seemed the same to me. I thought Quinn really beat a dead horse with the musicale too. Ok, we get it, they stink, and the musicale is going to be horrible. Can we please move on now? I felt like the relationships in the novel weren't as fleshed out as they could have been and everything seemed very surface and skimmed over.I thought Honoria to be ridiculous. She's seems immature and sort of childlike and not in a charming or amusing way. I think this book has the potential to open an entire world for the reader in the same way that the first book in Kleypas' Wallflower series did or even in the way the Duke and I did, but I ended the book not quite caring what happened to the other girls or anyone in the book for that matter. The only semi-intriguing characters was the governess and Daniel who were in the book for only a tinsy amount of time.Next!
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Iran Air appoints new CEO
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Iran Air has appointed Farzaneh Sharafbafi as its new chief executive officer, replacing Farhad Parvaresh who is about to represent Iran at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada.
Sharafbafi was formerly a member of Iran Air's board as the director of the company's research department and makes history as the first female CEO of the Iranian carrier.
In her new post, she will preside over the revamping of Iran Air's aging fleet of passenger planes.


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Mortgage brokers Melbourne has soared in popularity. It has become far simpler to buy a home with their assistance and yet for many new home buyers they often find choosing a reputable broker to be a hard challenge. The reason why is simply because there are many brokers available today and it can be a little difficult to find a broker that is truly at the top of their game. Read on and find out how you can find a reputable broker without putting in too much hard work!
Check How Professional Their Websites Are
In most cases, a mortgage broker will have a website of some sort and it's important for you to check this out. If the website isn't looking very appealing or doesn't look professional then that may indicate how dedicated the broker is to their job. At the end of the day, a website can bring in more clients and if the site lacks something then it could mean they haven't really put any work into it. However, if the site looks amazing and really stands out then it might be a good indication they have taken time to put their all into the site.
Look At Testimonials
It would be a good idea to look for some testimonials. Now, for most they will say you can't always trust a so-called testimonial but many of them are legitimate and true. These can often help you decide whether or not a broker is reputable and whether or not it's worth your time to use their services. Testimonials offer a real insight into how good a service is and it will be far easier for you to understand what you're getting with these people. To find out more, check out www.mortgagebroker247.com.au.
Research the Mortgage Broker
Doing your homework will make all the difference when it comes to finding a reputable broker. Today, the internet had made it almost too easy to go and find out about anyone and anything and this is what you have to do. If you know the name of the broker or their company, go in search for more information. Conduct a basic internet search and hopefully you'll find the answers you need. Mortgage brokers Melbourne with poor reputations will be easy to spot and you'll find a host of negative feedback and reviews online. Researching the broker is a good and necessary step to take.
Get Feedback from Previous Clients
You don't just have to look at reviews in order to get an indication about the type of broker you're dealing with. If you wanted to, you could ask the mortgage broker for a list of accredited previous clients so that you can independently check them out. This would give you some good feedback from those clients as to how poor or good their services were. Mortgage brokers are usually more than happy to share client lists so that they can showoff how great they are.
Choose a Great Broker
Buying a home can be a great thing and for most, they get the help they needed with a reputable broker. However, for those who haven't experience in this area then it's very hard to know where to start. The above steps are just a handful of potential methods to use to find or spot a reputable mortgage broker.


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"UPW means four days that I'm going to pay attention to myself, put my needs on the agenda, that I'm going to focus on my weaknesses and desires. I'm going to lay out a path and steps to execute on. UPW is the opportunity to up my game at every single level." – Peter Diamandis
Are you at the point in your life where something needs to change? Do you find yourself going through the motions, but unable to reach your goals? It's time to step up your game. Tony Robbins' Unleash the Power Within (UPW) event challenges participants to break down self-imposed barriers, and to start living the quality of life they've always dreamed of. Are you ready to learn how to step up your game? Find out how these two attendees changed their lives after attending UPW.
Peter Diamandis brought the rocket into the future. He is a pioneer of innovation, started eighteen companies, is driven by grand challenges and believes in driving radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. Even though he is the definition of an overachiever and powerful leader, Peter had limiting beliefs that were holding him back, and he often found he'd rather focus on heading toward Mars than diving into his own issues. He found that the strategies Tony taught at Unleash the Power Within helped him unblock, refocus and up his game even more. Continuing to practice Tony's strategies, Peter now makes time to prime each day and recites mantras to help center his focus on things that will further propel his life's purpose.
While Peter has attended several Tony events, he always wished his team could join him so they could unleash their full potential and gain the emotional drive to take themselves further. Bringing his team to Unleash the Power Within proved to be exactly what they needed to start working in the direction of their goals. As a team, they were able to get the power of conviction, clarity, mission and drive necessary to keep innovating and commit to the same outcomes.
Watch the video below to hear more about Peter's experience at Unleash the Power Within.
Lakeisha Michelle is a CEO, hairstylist, musician and creative artist who lives by one motto — strive to be the best and never stop learning. She was first introduced to Tony Robbins through one of his YouTube videos about raising your standards. Taking his lessons to heart, she wrote down what she was tired of and worked toward eliminating those feelings in her life, but soon reached a plateau. Attending Unleash the Power Within was her way of breaking through that plateau and learning to give things her all in order to continue to grow. Tony Robbins empowered Lakeisha with the strategies to rewire her brain and change her status quo.
Lakeisha's weekend at Unleash the Power Within gave her the calmness and certainty that she would be able to achieve anything she set her mind to.
"Tony makes it so simple. Your life will change. You can't walk out of here the same person." – Lakeisha Michelle
Watch the video below to hear more about Lakeisha's story from Unleash the Power Within.
Both Peter and Lakeisha allowed their negative thoughts to get in their way, preventing them from reaching their full potential. As Tony says, they needed to "Stop being afraid of what could go wrong, and start being excited for what could go right." When they finally decided to focus on what was really important, they were able to unleash the power within. Are you ready to step your game up? Find out what Peter, Lakeisha and countless others have learned at Unleash the Power Within by attending the event yourself.


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Monday, July 28, 2008
Move Update
Well as any good MacUser would know, your Mac is the very last thing to get unplugged, and the priority on the reconnection side, (apart from the kettle of course!) Tommorrow is my final day for packing, and the move is on Wednesday. Beryl is overseeing the packing up and moving of the office, (I really don't know what I would do without her) and the office is going to move first, to allow Lucy and I to take down curtains and do the last bits and pieces around the house. We'll be spending our first night at Clifton Reynes on Wednesday. Hopefully everything will go smoothly and I'm hoping to take the girls to Spur for Paige's dinner on Wednesday night as cooking is not going to be an option. The fridge and pantry cupboards are basically bare, so there shall be no more cooking at Plantations. I've bought the girls breakfast bars to eat in the morning, and they can have tuck for 2 days. We're having pizza tonight, and going to the restaurant at Plantations for dinner tomoro night, so all-in-all the kitchen can be finished (except for the kettle and coffee!) The boxes are now piling up nicely, albeit that we don't have too much space to move around the place.
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- sam ellis said...
tracey I widh you ALL the best for the move. You look so organised and you know what meals you are going to eatc and EVERYTHING !!!!!
I am si sure all will be great !
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- sam ellis said...
Oh it would be so nice if I read this comment BEFORE I posted it, but I didn't, so apologies for te typos. :)
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Everything you can possibly desire in the ultimate beach home is all here: A remarkable architectural masterpiece, prestigious location and exceptional design. This is a property incomparable in every way. With a sleek, contemporary vision that offers a whole new level of modern luxury, discover an 8 bedroom, 8.5 bath home with extraordinary attention to detail creating a striking canvas for the finest interior materials and finishes. Every element of this residence has been meticulously designed with optimum livability and curated for the most discerning buyers. Just a short walk to the world renowned Destin beaches, this home boasts a well designed indoor/outdoor living space, each room flowing seamlessly with quality elements that include a Watermark-built 60,000 gallon private resort style pool area with adjoining spa, in pool concrete picnic table, swim up bar and stunning outdoor summer kitchen, unlike anything on the market today. High end features also entail private commercial grade elevator, dual master suites with gulf views, custom bunkrooms and state of the art technology with outdoor surround sound system and security cameras.The first floor layout is the perfect spot for guests with a spacious bunk room, full size laundry area, secondary bedroom with ensuite bath as well as an industrial style game room complete with pool table and full size contemporary paneled fridge. The beautifully functioning second floor is the focal point of the home, with contemporary living room featuring pecky cypress ceilings, floor to ceiling windows to soak in natural light & gulf views, built-in entertainment center with floating shelves and open to the kitchen & dining room, ideal for entertaining. The ample sized kitchen features floor-to-ceiling custom cabinetry, hand built custom hood perfectly framing the 60" Wolf professional series gas range, Sub-Zero appliances and lots of storage anchored by dual center islands crowned with gorgeous quartz countertops. The second floor also features two full bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, convenient half bath as well as access to the second story outdoor dining area overlooking the lagoon style pool. The third floor has three full bedrooms including dual master suites with spacious porches, an additional laundry area, bunk room as well as a fourth story viewing deck to maximize the incredible gulf and western oriented views that surround this prestigious home. Shirah Street enjoys a direct beach access point steps from the home and centrally located near Destin's world class golfing, dining, shopping & entertainment.
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Teenage blue belt beats Jiu-Jitsu black belt
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is not a traditional martial art. Adapted by the Gracie family from the Japanese art of Judo, it eschews most of the rituals associated with the older arts and focuses on techniques that are proven to work on resisting opponents. Over the years it has become extremely focused on groundwork (where a competitor is on his/her back, with the other on top.
Being awarded belts is also a different process in BJJ as compared to most other martial arts, with each belt generally taking at least 1-2 years to be awarded, and sometimes much longer. There are also age restrictions on belts, with upper belts only being awarded after the age of 16.
Most BJJ competitions are segregated by age, sex and skill level, but sometimes organizers will leave it open for competitors of any size, age, and skill to enter and compete against each other. These events provide a fascinating display of contrasting techniques and strategies.
For those of us that train in a martial art they also provide an insight into what techniques might work against a larger opponent. Extremely relevant for a self-defense situation as there are no weight divisions on the streets.
Check out this clip of a 17-year-old blue belt competing against an adult black belt in a BJHJ competition. Watch how the young player focuses on speed, mobility, and flexibility, while the older, larger man utilizes pressure, strength, and stability. There is plenty for us all to learn from.
Note: this competition was conducted under the IBJJF scoring system, where 2 points are awarded for a 'sweep' ( a reversal from guard), 2 points for a takedown, 3 points for a guard pass, 4 points for the mount, and 4 for taking the back. No strikes are allowed, and if a submission occurs it automatically ends the contest.


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Experiments in Self-Teaching
April 26, 2011
Indian education scientist Sugata Mitra tackles one of the greatest problems of education — the best teachers and schools don't exist where they're needed most. In a series of real-life experiments from New Delhi to South Africa to Italy, he gave kids self-supervised access to the web and saw results that could revolutionize how we think about teaching.
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Donna Summer comes in at number 39 with a song she said she originally wrote for Rod Stewart. (On her 1999 Live & More Encore! album, she even begins to sing it like she imagined Rod would.) Summer ended up changing her mind, keeping the song for herself and it remains her only hit song listing her as the sole composer. For me, the song was at its best on side three of her On The Radio double-wide hits compilation as it slowed the tempo down from "Bad Girls" and then slid right up into "Sunset People" and ended the side.
Top 40 Singles for September 18, 2010
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Top 40 Albums for September 18, 2010
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The wait is finally over, Royals fans.
Yes, it has been 29 long years, but the Kansas City Royals are going back to the postseason. They clinched their spot with their 3-1 victory over the White Sox on Friday night. The team split the next two games against the Chicago White Sox and ended the regular season 89-73, good for the top wild card spot and only a game short of the division winning Detroit Tigers.
The Royals have not been to the postseason since they won the 1985 World Series. Their General Manager, Dayton Moore, claims to have watched game seven of the World Series from up on a hill across I-70. He took over a disaster of an organization when team owner David Glass hired him in 2006. He had to build this organization from the bottom up, filling literally every hole there was. The farm system was barren, and was not a glimmer of hope on the Major League roster.
Within five years, Moore built what was thought to be the best farm system in baseball. A lot of those players, such as Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas, Salvador Perez and Greg Holland, are contributing to the Major League club right now, while others were key pieces in some big trades (yes James Shields and Wade Davis, I'm looking at you.)
Friday night's postseason clinching victory was a vintage Royals performance. They scratched out three runs, all in the first inning. Alcides Escobar led off the game with a single and scored on Nori Aoki's triple. Lorenzo Cain then singled in Aoki and stole second base. Cain then scored on Billy Butler's single.
That was enough for veteran Jeremy Guthrie, who breezed through seven innings. Guthrie scattered four hits, allowing one walk and striking out six. Wade Davis gave up a run in the eighth, but Greg Holland nailed down his 46th save with a 1-2-3 ninth inning. The game ended on a Michael Taylor pop up to catcher Salvador Perez, and the celebration was on.
Postseason baseball is indeed returning to Kansas City tonight, and it will be a sight to behold. Enjoy it, Royals fans. You have waited way too long for this. You know more than any fan base in baseball that a trip to the playoffs cannot be taken for granted. So enjoy the ride, and take it all in.


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The "Gran Kobi" collection grows with the addition of an outdoor variant. a generously sized, low-slung armchair, gran kobi outdoor is a highly versatile seat, suitable for relaxed situations and ensuring maximum comfort, as it is harmoniously in a green environment. as well as the entire collection, gran kobi outdoor retains the aesthetics of the indoor variant: the shell is a sort of rigorous and enveloping basket, created by a mesh of round steel bars.
The support made of die-cast aluminium embraces the seat elegantly, totally enveloping its form. The structure consists of aluminium support and legs and a steel shell the same colour, available in a choice of colours. Ad hoc treatments make the entire seat suitable to withstand outdoor conditions. supplementing the armchair is a new set of informal cushions, which – unlike the indoor variants with seat and back in one piece – consist of two elements in foamed polyurethane for outdoor use. The seat cushion adheres perfectly to the shell, following the shape of the elegant belt and achieving visual harmony with the structure. The back uses a comfortable cushion that exalts the appearance
of the structure. All cushions are weather-resistant thanks to the careful selection of padding and upholstery materials, available in a choice of kvadrat® and création baumann fabrics.
Structure available in a variety of coated steel and aluminum. Cushions available in a variety of upholstery.
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Just imagine your self-riding a boat down the majestic river of Li and experience the reflection of the golden sunlight on the calm waters.
As with all the wall prints on this site, this artwork is also available as a stretched canvas print, framed print or rolled canvas. We also offer a massive variety of sizes from extra large to small.


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Dec 29, 2015
Show 1404 Tortured for Christ by Richard Wurmbrand
This is an excerpt from the audiobook and serves as an introduction to the book. Purchase the audiobook at audible.com
Overview of the book- Romanian Pastor Richard Wurmbrand spent 14 years in Communist prisons for his belief in Jesus Christ and his public proclamation of his faith. He suffered months of solitary confinement, physical torture, hunger and cold, mental cruelty and brainwashing at the hands of his captors. However, his faith and that of thousands of other believers persisted; faithful souls that had met in homes, basements, in the woods, and secretly preached on street corners knowing well the cost of their actions. This is their story, one of endurance, and courage and relentless belief.
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Just got back from shooting with Alas Vera
Just got back from shooting with Alas Vera http://www.myspace.com/veraellen1 she's such a sweet girl and talented.we shot at my aunt Jolynn's house out in the Boonies.
We didn't get bit by any Louisiana critters.But we did see a FAT Skink and found a mummified rat.Which I was more then excited then I should be over because I NEVER see anything mummified here.It's too humid.I also scared the hell out of the Cows on my Aunt's property.There were 3 looking at me like they didn't know what the hell I was,so I tried to call them over so I could pet them and they tucked in their big cow asses and RAN.The whole herd just ran for their lives.LOL.I don't know if they can see color or not but they ran for their lives.They had a new baby calf out there so I don't know if that had something to do with it or they hate blue haired but I also had contacts on maybe they freaked out over that.
I know I have to watch myself around bees because they think my hair is a big ratty flower and same goes for humming birds.But I haven't ever had the cows tear ass like that away from me.
We should have pic's soon,she was even awesome enough to get some nice shots of my dolls.I keep telling her she should also hire herself out as a photographer for artwork.She's good at it and allot of the other visual artist like myself are either new to photography or don't know how the photograph their work at all.It's one of those things you don't think about till later down the road when you are actually selling work.You never think you will get to the point of anybody wanting your artwork much less have to worry about having nice photos of it because 1000's of people will look at it.
She was also nice enough to let me gawk at her new lighting equipment since I need to invest in my own soon.
I had a white wedding dress laying around for awhile I was planning to use for a shoot.I knew it "fit me" because the bottom of it fit but when I put it on today I didn't realize my boobs didn't fit in it.So I did the logical thing and ripped the seams at the armpit and I was able to wedge them in there at that point.Now you all know why sometimes I wear old dresses with the armpits ripped out.LOL


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Who said there's no dope streetstyle fashion scene in Tenerife? Me.
What's up?
"And so I wake in the morning And I step outside And I take a deep breath and I get real high And I scream from the top of my lungs What's going on?"
Heaven via my Instagram eyes: Egyptian extravaganza
I know, I haven't published a post on my blog in over a month. Busy weeks, busy days, busy airport and busy family. So much has happened (if you follow me on Instagram you'll probably know already).
I love you Paris
I love you for the person I become when I'm with you. You bring my best out of me.
I want to ride my bicycle
A sunny weekend, a cozy sweatshirt, Cèline sunglasses and a red bike. Sometimes this is all a boy needs. Gianni


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Prime Minister
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
As a partner to the Government of Timor-Leste in co-hosting the Global Conference on the 2030 Agenda: a Roadmap for SDGs in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States, the g7+ is proud to welcome you to this Conference.
As the world enters the implementation phase of the 2030 Agenda, the g7+, a group of 20 states affected by fragility and conflict situations, is fully committed to ensuring that the ideals and aspirations of the new global development agenda are realised in our member countries.
As stated in the Kabul Communiqué, the outcome statement of our Ministerial Meeting held in 2016 in Kabul, Afghanistan, "we welcome the launch of the 2030 Agenda and commit to contextual implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in our member countries".
If the g7+ member states are not to be left behind in the next 15 years, it is high time that we take a proactive stance in the implementation of the Agenda 2030. Together with the Government of Timor-Leste, the participants in this Conference will be aiming to produce a Roadmap to assist in the pursuit of this objective.
I welcome you to Dili and I wish you happy deliberations.
Mr. Knut Ostby
UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative,Timor-Leste.
In their landmark resolution on 25 September 2015, countries adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda. Each goal has specific targets to be achieved over the next 15 years. The Agenda 2030 seeks not only to eradicate extreme poverty, but also to integrate and balance the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental – in a comprehensive global vision.
In the past, however, we have seen that fragile and conflict-affected states were frequently left behind in global development agendas such as the MDGs, indicating that these agendas did not recognize the close relationship between peacebuilding, state building and development. The launch of the Agenda 2030, with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals, aims to close this gap, and has the ambition to leave no-one behind.
The prerequisite of peace and stability for sustainable development has been acknowledged within the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, including through the articulation of SDG 16. Timor-Leste was one of the key countries making the case for the inclusion of a goal on peace and security during the global negotiations. The government of Timor-Leste is also one of the global champions for the SDGs and the Agenda 2030.
The g7+ group of fragile and conflict-affected countries have taken the Agenda 2030 to heart, and is using it as an opportunity to accelerate sustainable development to the benefit of their peoples. The New Deal and its Peacebuilding and Statebuilding Goals is being used as a means to implement the SDGs. Through these efforts, some of the most vulnerable groups in the world are being given new opportunities and we stand a chance to truly live up to the aim of leaving no-one behind.
As the global community agreed in the international conference on Financing for Development in Addis Ababa in July 2015, to implement the new global agenda on sustainable development for all requires that everyone needs to do their part: governments, the private sector, civil society and private individuals across the globe. We have therefore a great opportunity through the conference on SDGs in fragile states here in Dili 22-23 May 2017 to contribute to the global agenda and to set the stage for how we will leave no-one behind also in these countries. To that end, I would like to highlight two of the items on the agenda: Firstly, the SDG Road Map presented by Timor-Leste, which I believe can serve as an example for other countries. And second, the discussions on Fragile-to-Fragile cooperation, which will highlight how peer-to-peer learning and cooperation is one of the most effective routes to development.
Finally, I wish to thank all the participants and speakers for making their time available for contributions and discussions to this very important agenda. In my view, this conference addresses long overdue questions that are specific to fragile and conflict-affected situations, and answers to these are crucial for us to truly live up to the ambition of leaving no-one behind.
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Economic Diversification Panel Discussion, launch of Timor-Leste Investment Guide (TBC) and presentation of Investment Certificates.
Regiistration From available here
H.E. Francisco Guterres Lu-Olo, President, Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Download: ( EN | PT | TT )
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The SDG's Global Conference will be accompanied by High Level Side events (1) Economic Diversification, (2) UHC Health in the Family in SDGs Era, and (3) Oceans and the Blue Economy.
Participants are requested to fill the attached Registration Form and email it to, firstname.lastname@example.com
Dili is the capital of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and it is located at the northern coast of the country. It is easily accessible via Singapore, Australia and Indonesia.
The most preferred route to Dili is by air. Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (formerly Comoro Airport) is located 6km west of Dili. Apart from Air Timor operated by Silk Air, Sriwijaya Airlines, and Air North also fly to Dili.
Please see below links for airlines connecting to Dili, participants are advised to arrive in Dili before 22 May 2017.
Air Timor (via Singapore) Flies every Saturday and Tuesday
Tel: (+65) 6542-2051, 6542-2052
Website: air-timor.com
Sriwijaya Air (via Denpasar, Bali) Flies daily
Tel: (+62) 021-55917777, (+62) 021-6396006, (+62) 021-5507902
Website: sriwijayaair.co.id
Air North (via Darwin)
Flight Schedule: Daily except Sunday
Tel: (+61) 8-8920-4001
Website: airnorth.com.au
Citilink (via Jakarta and Bali)
Website: citilink.co.id
Travelers are advised to secure corresponding transit visa in other countries, as applicable, in advance before undertaking travel for the entire duration of their stay in Timor-Leste
Participants are required to carry valid passports or applicable travel documents. Confirm participants can obtain visa upon arrival. Please ensure registration to obtain visa waiver. Other accompanying Travelers can obtain Tourist visa on arrival It may be noted that a Timorese visa will be granted only if the passport remains valid for a minimum period of six months. Cost of visa on arrival is S$30.
The office of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, has agreed to arrange gratis visa for all those participants who submit the following documents two weeks in advance of their arrival:
Goods up to a value of US $300 of a non-commercial nature that are exclusively for the personal use or enjoyment of travelers or goods intended as gifts, when the nature and quantity of the goods indicate that they are not imported for, or intended to be imported for, commercial purposes. Goods of a non-commercial nature, other than jeweler, that are exclusively for the personal use or enjoyment of travelers and that are brought into Timor-Leste by travelers in accompanying luggage or carried on or about the travelers' bodies. Two hundred (200) cigarettes and two and one half (2.5) liters of excisable beverages per person.
Participants will be received at the Presidente Nicolau Labato International Airport, Dili, by the Protocol personnel of the Ministry of Foreign Affair, Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. Transport will be provided to the delegations of each participant from the time of arrival of delegation in Dili until departure as per the conference program.
Major international credit cards, such as American Express, VISA and Master Card, are accepted by most banks, five star hotels and in the shopping malls. Travelers cheques are not preferred.
Taxis, small buses and mini-vans provide public transport in Dili and elsewhere. Blue Taxi services are available upon pre-booking call +6707742777.
Dili is classified as urban where an estimated 0.23 million people live in 48.268 square kilometers or 18.36 square miles in whole district including rural areas.
In Timor-Leste, the dry season lasts for about 6 months during May to October, with temperatures averaging 20°-30° C the year round with bright sunlight during the days. The travelers are advised to carry light cotton clothes; use of sun block cream and mosquito repellent is strongly recommended.
The official languages in Timor-Leste are Portuguese and Tetun. English is also widely understood.
Voltage is 220–240 volts AC at 50-60 cycles per second (50/60 Hz). Standard two round pin plugs and sockets are used.
ATM services are available at Timor Plaza, Hotel Timor, Pateo Super market, Tiger Fuel station, Centro supermarket and Beach Garden Hotel. Other banking services are provided by the ANZ in Timor Plaza Mall from 9:00 to 16:00 hours
The monetary unit of Timor-Leste currency is United States Dollar (US$) issued from the year 2006 onwards. Currency notes in circulation are in denominations of US$1, US$5, US$10, US$20, US$50 and US$100, whereas coins in local denomination of 1 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 25 cent, 50 cent and 1 dollar. Foreign currencies must be exchanged only through banks or authorized foreign exchange dealers. The receipts for such transactions should be obtained and retained. Visitors can also exchange foreign currency at the Foreign Exchange counter at the airport upon arrival.
For the purpose of identification and security, participants are requested to wear their name badges while attending the conference and receptions. Badges will be issued by the Secretariat at the time of registration upon arrival at the conference secretariat.
Participants may contact the Police in Dili at cell number + 670 – 77230725 operating 24/7 for any security, related information. They can also contact for advice on security-related issues
The host government has indicated that they will make every effort to provide emergency medical care to participants, but very limited facilities are available in super-specialty areas. The participants are advised to carry with them sufficient quantity of medicines/injectable that they must take on regular basis for the duration of their stay in Dili. Participants are strongly advised to have adequate personal accident/medical insurance coverage before commencing their travel to Dili, Timor-Leste.
You'll love Timor-Leste, a wonderful new tourism destination offering incredible natural beauty, rich history and a unique cultural experience. Relax on our stunning beaches, be wowed by our tropical reefs and explore our rugged mountainous interior. The warm hospitality of our people is legendary. If you are interested in other cultures, please visit: www.timorleste.tl
Each participant is advised to arrange their own hotel booking directly and provide information in the conference registration form. Below is list of proposed hotels. For more options please visit: www.timorleste.tl
NOVO TURISMO Resort and Spa
Avenue Bidau Lecidere, Dili, Timor-Leste
Tel: +670 3310005 (hunting) | Fax: +670 3310005
Email : email@example.com
Website: www.novoturismotimor.com
Hotel Timor
Rua Mártires da Pátria, Apartado 334; Dili, Timor-Leste
General phone: +670 332 4502
General fax: +670 332 4505
Reservations: +670 332 4502
Email: email@example.com
Website: www.timortur.com
Hotel The Ramelau
Rua Almutin, Comoro, Dili, Timor-Leste
General phone: +670-331-1100
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.hotelramelau.com
Discovery Inn
84 Rua 30 de Agosto
Aldeia Grilos, Dili, Timor-Leste
Tel: +670 331 1111
Fax: +670 332 1045
E-mail: email@example.com
Website: www.discoveryinntimorleste.com
Timor Plaza Hotel & Apartments
Level 5, Timor PLaza
Rua Presidente Nicolau Lobato
Comoro, Dili, Timor Leste
Phone: +670 331 3288
Fax: +670 331 5151
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.timorplazahotel.com
Dili Convention Center Rua Bispo de Medeiros, Ex-Mercado Lama, Caicoli
Díli, Timor-Leste Phone: (+670-3310358) Email: email@example.com


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Greg (above) has finished the second lot of 80 Numidians which look splendid! The photo is clickable, and well worth a click, too. Together with the 80 city militia he painted before, and my own cavalry and elephants (links to a few, below) they will give us the majority of the Numidian minis we need for Zama, next year.
Meanwhile I'm painting my Aventines. Over the last 2 nights I painted the flesh tones; no photo today. I'm trying to simplify my painting technique because I have so many figures to paint. I'm 5 days in and estimate the unit will take about 15 days overall to paint and base, which is pretty good, at around half the time I spent on the earlier Triarii.


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PRE 08 — Come Early & Play: Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa
October 2-4
Sometimes it's just too hard to decide: adventure or indulgence? Work out or relax? Explore or stay put? On this three-day, two-night tour at Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa, 10 miles west of the Strip, you can have and do it all. The AAA Four Diamond-rated luxury resort features a 25,000-square-foot spa, multiple restaurants, a spectacular pool area, movie theaters, bowling at Red Rock Lanes and a full array of gaming. There are also ample opportunities each day for going out and exploring and enjoying all that the resort offers.
You'll arrive mid-day and have time to check in before a tour of the resort, the first billion-dollar luxury resort to be built off the Las Vegas Strip. This evening you'll enjoy dinner and drinks at one of the resort's restaurants, followed by VIP bowling at the spectacular 72-lane bowling center.
Day two take an optional—but well worth it—hot-air balloon float over the city at sunrise before deciding whether to explore Red Rock Canyon via horse or hike. In the afternoon, indulge in a massage at the resort's opulent spa. The evening includes dinner and a chef presentation, followed by a show and VIP booth at Rocks Lounge.
The adventure continues on day three with a choice of exploring Red Rock Canyon on an adrenaline-pumping off-road experience or biking through the Summerlin neighborhood. After lunch, it's on to the Downtown Grand for the start of the convention.
Activity level: Easy to Moderate, depending on your choices. If you hike, be prepared with good shoes and experience hiking rocky and uneven terrain.
Cost: $270 Actives; $330 Associates; $360 Alumni, Spouses (maximum: 15)


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There are some of the awesome dirt bikes names and products that are often associated with quality and craftsmanship. After all, tackling and controlling the dirt bikes require extra skills and abilities. Although the rider may have the ability, it takes a really good quality product to excel in the industry. If the product itself is lousy or the construction is too complicated, it will give difficult times for the riders instead of helping them
The Best Brands
When we are talking about the awesome dirt bikes, we are talking about reliability. These are some names of the most trusted, reliable, and high quality brands in the industry. The first one is Rieju, a Spanish company that was founded in 1934 but started making motorbikes in 1947. The first production was a moped with 40cc producing one hp of power. Since then, they have managed to create superior bikes that show good performance during European enduro events. The Marque was one of the most popular variants in the 1980s. in 2011, the company created a partnership with Yamaha. It the near future, you may hear some of their products coming with Yamaha machines. One of the most popular lines is Pro Marathon 200.
Hyosung is another name that may not be as popular as other brands, but they do produce high quality dirt bikes. The company has been around since 1978, but they gain more attention and popularity since they produce bigger bikes with lower price. Motor cross and dirt bike riders like the big but durable and reliable machines, such as Hyosung RT, Hyosung GT, Hyosung GV650, and Hyosung GD. Despite the big construction, the bikes have flexible and also lightweight feature. Hyosung may have started their popularity in Asia, but they are definitely expanding to North America and Europe.
Have you ever heard about Maico? This is probably one of the oldest brands ever existing. The company was founded in 1926 and they started developing their own lines. In the middle of the 1950s, the company started making scooters with two stroke system. No wonder if Maico Endura and Maico Motocross are the popular names in European and American market. The dirt bikes are mostly known for the quality construction, impressive fuel economy, good speed, excellent acceleration, and also reasonable price. After all, many riders appreciate new brands as well as those classic names.
You probably have heard about KTM, especially with their newest creation and stylish designs. Although this Austrian company is relatively new and young (they started in 1992), they have managed to show good performance. They are mostly known for unusual and unique designs, powerful engine, and also innovative technologies. When you buy a product from this line, you can be sure that it will look handsome and good looking from different kinds of angles. No wonder if they make awesome dirt bikes only.
Further Brands
Beta follows the list as the specialty manufacturing company located in Italy. Beta started making bikes in 1948 and they have managed to create premium quality products. They manage to create bikes with unique features, unusual style, and perfect design. Beta is mostly known for premium quality bikes, focusing on impressive suspension and great balance.
Suzuki is another name joining the line. Who doesn't know this Japanese manufacturer that isn't only producing motorbikes but also cars? The company produces exceptional dirt bikes with impressive qualities – DR650 and DRZ400 are the examples.
Those are just several names in the industry. Of course, there are still other brands out there, but the names before have been associated with quality, performance, and reliability. What do you think about these awesome dirt bikes?


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The wholesale of electrical materials in Finland increased by 7.4% during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period a year ago. Total sales amounted to EUR 404 million in the period January - July 2010.
New construction is recovering in Finland which is expected to provide a further boost to sales, according to Tarja Haikikari, managing director of the Finnish Electrical Wholesalers´ Federation (SSTL). She also predicts that the trend towards more energy efficient construction will require more comprehensive and highly developed electrification in Finland.
SSTL is the federation of electrical wholesalers, manufacturers and importers who sell their products through wholesalers.
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Alpha House returns this weekend! Man, I loved the first season of that show, and I'm pumped for S2. If you like (US) political comedy, you should check it out. Of course, it's just my luck that I'm helping run a musical contest on Friday and Saturday, but that just means I'll have to wait a couple more days before I get to dive back in. Ah, good stuff.
And, hopefully still on the subject of "good stuff," click down below the break for my review of Skywriter's Twilight Sparkle Earns the Feature-Box.
Impressions before reading: I remember there being a bit of a stink about this story when it was published, but I didn't read it at the time, and (beyond the obvious, i.e. what's in the title and description) I don't really know what it's about. From what I do know, though, I'm conflicted; "metafiction about Twilight writing a story that gets into the feature box" doesn't sound good to me... but on the other hand, Skywriter's an author who has written a number of stories which I really love. Color me trepidatious going in.
Zero-ish spoiler summary: Twilight publishes her own story to the Canternet, and has an... experience with The Readership, culminating in a Featuregasm.
Thoughts after reading: Meta stories tend to fall into two broad categories: those that improve the more one thinks about them, and those that get worse the more one thinks about them. The former includes barely-meta stories where consideration is needed just to parse the meta-meaning, and many-layered stories where it's almost impossible to understand everything that's being done on a single read-through. The latter includes lowest-common-denominator "humor" stories, and stories with little or no subtext (or rather, where the "subtext" is more obvious than the actual text; "supertext," if you will"). I found Feature-Box to fall firmly into the second category, for essentially the second reason.
Twilight (and Spike, in his follow-up chapter) act out sexual parodies of an author submitting their story to FiMFiction/EqD. That's literally the entire story, and I found that very disappointing. There isn't any subtext, nothing that rewards the thoughtful (or even just the keyed-in) reader... just the story publication/sex parallel, devoid of any commentary or meaning.
That's without getting into the matter of the characters, or the choice to tell this joke as a ponyfic with Twilight/Spike as the protagonists. Simply put, there's no reason to set this story in Equestria, meta- or otherwise; Twilight even obliquely comments on how nothing that happens makes any sense, even to her. Writing a story about Twilight getting featured on an unnamed FiMFiction without knowing what that is is certainly an interesting concept, but when nothing's done with it beyond, "hey, isn't that wacky?," it's wasted. Then there's the matter of characterization; while I have trouble saying that Twi or Spike were out-of-character, that's only because their character was basically irrelevant to the story. Couple that with the issue above, and I'm left wondering why this stars Equestrians at all, never mind those two characters specifically.
On the positive side, the anxiety of hitting submit is something that the average reader of this fic is likely to be able to relate to; most fanfic readers have at least thought about writing something for themselves, even if they haven't published (or even put down in
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To be fair to this story, I thought about it--probably overthought it--and that's a mistake. But I have tremendous trouble understanding what, beyond the transitory recognition that "yeah, getting positive feedback on a story is kinda like that," is the appeal here.
Recommendation: If you're in the market for some very accessible, comic-sexual playing with the concept of ponyfandom authorship, this is a quick, light read that might be up your alley. But anyone looking for anything else will be disappointed.
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Arthur Creative has an exhibition currently on show at Lucas, Ballarat. The exhibition is worth going to see and highlights the range of printmaking across the visual arts workshops. Some of the artists are experienced and have exhibited widely whilst for other artist's this is their first time exhibiting in a public space. An opening event will be held on Wednesday the 18th of April, for more information please contact the Karden office ph: 53317924 more details will be posted soon.
Where: The Lucas Community Hub – Coltman Plaza
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Because of my studying in high school, I have to pause my blogging for a while and focus on my senior year. Now the first semester is finally over, I can go back to my blog and keep building my website. This 5 months of school is… what can I say… a hell of a mess, the stress of academic courses, and the pressure of university application are so nerve-wracking.
But, despite on all that bullshit, now I finished my final exams, the next two months which are the winter break will be a fantastic ride. I have even planned out everyday's schedule thoughtfully just to make sure it will be a relaxing, and at the same time, rewarding vacation.
It is the first day of the long winter break, I expect my body would automatically slow down the pace, but I still woke up pretty early like usual. I'd rather do more chores than crawling in bed and do nothing. It's just me, more of a realist than a dreamer; however, I DO dream big, but I would dissect the big dream into several small pieces of objectives that are tangible.(I descended this from my mom)
My friends and family always know I am a super-organized person, I like to plan things ahead of the present because I hate the feeling of losing grip and being too spontaneous. Thus, I have also a clear objective towards this blog. Journaling is always my way to escape, I find it very captivating to criticize the reality. I had the norm of judging surroundings since I was 10; once my favorite white tennis shoes had a black stain on it, I trapped myself home and never goes out until I have washed it off, and dried it up. Maybe it's OCD, but for me it's my drive of life -- finding perfection. If there isn't any, I will spice it with my own opinions.
"Elysian Mind", (aka my mind), it's going to be a place for me to express my quirky thoughts and whimsical ideas; but more importantly I want you guys to get to know me, and probably make friends with me.
"Elysian Mind", (aka my mind), it's going to be a place for me to express my quirky thoughts and whimsical ideas; but more importantly I want you guys to get to know me, and probably make friends with me.
Hence, I will completely stripped down my shells, and open up my heart for my readers.
I will hold nothing back.


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JERUSALEM — The three big players in Israel's leadership struggle first crossed paths in 1996 when a rising politician named Avigdor Lieberman helped a former intelligence agent land her first high-level government job.
Lieberman, who was Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-hand man at the time, resigned the following year and became his bitter rival. But Lieberman and the ex-spy, Tzipi Livni, then both 39, remained friends.
Today Lieberman has the power to determine almost single-handedly who, Netanyahu or Livni, will become the next prime minister. Their tangled relationships in the intimate world of Israeli politics suggests that his choice is not clear-cut.
Both Netanyahu, the conservative opposition leader, and Livni, the more moderate foreign minister, are claiming victory in Tuesday's election and feverishly courting Lieberman, whose ultranationalist party finished third. The bargaining intensifies this week as they compete to gather a majority of the 120 members of the Knesset, Israel's parliament, into a governing coalition.


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'I would rather have bobbies on the beat than Paddy Tipping doing his role'.
That is the opinion of Mansfield MP, Sir Alan Meale when quizzed about Nottinghamshire Police having to slash another £12m from its budget in the next year.
The force has already been made to cut £42m from its budget in the last three years and Mr Tipping, the region's police and crime commissioner, recently revealed the force's annual report and how they have attempted to bridge the deficit with new schemes and initiatives.
But Mr Meale insists the only way to keep reducing crime is have more police on the street, and said that if it meant cutting Paddy Tipping's £75,000-a-year role, and those who work under him, then so be it.
"The key is bobbies on the ground, the more the better," said Mr Meale.
"I realise what Paddy Tipping is doing, but it's just a manager's role to support the force.
"We are making real inroads into crime, and by cutting provisions those crime figures will go back up.
"Why not cut his office? I would rather have a bobby on the beat than have Paddy Tipping doing his role.
"He won't thank me for saying that, but it would mean more bobbies out there.
"They are working night and day, some are even going to court 9pm their days off.
"They are good people who have been cut back."
In response, Paddy Tipping's office defended the role, saying it was essential through Government legislation.
It reads: "Firstly, PCCs are enshrined in legislation as an intrinsic element of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.
"Secondly, the costs associated with the Nottinghamshire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner are one of the lowest in the UK, and less than the preceding Police Authority."
In a recent statement, Mr Tipping outlined a number of sector-led projects put in place to help tackle crime when faced with an ever-decreasing budget, including developing support for young abuse victims.
He pointed to a new team who now deal with mental health patients which has seen a 43 per cent drop in people being put into police custody suites for their own safety, and says there are now 'sweeping reforms' to tackle anti-social behaviour through 'a range of diversionary and preventative activities' including street pastors and marshalls.
Mr Tipping also pointed out the advanced use of technology now in use, including officers utilising body-worn video cameras to gather evidence and advanced DNA profiling that can be returned in under 90 minutes.
Commissioner Tipping added: "We've exhausted all funding opportunities to ensure Nottinghamshire has access to the very best policing technology to increase our evidence-gathering capabilities and ultimately bring more successful prosecutions. Technology not only improves effectiveness, it also strengthens police integrity, helping to reassure the public and build trust and confidence in our communities."


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Salted egg custard buns (lau sar bao) 流沙包
It used to be the classic char siu bao in dim sum scene. Over the past decade, somehow this prodigy shifted and now the glorifying crown sets on a new queen which rules over all in the dim sum world. With her heart of molten gold, it's definitely gonna be love at first taste. If there's another thing we bow to at a dim sum place, it is sure to be the sweet-salty ooze factor of this iconic salted egg custard buns (lau
sar bao
For sweet baos, I remembered the white lotus seed versions, then came along the usual un-flowing custard version that popularize the dim sum scene. A long time ago, when I was still working in Hong Kong, one night. In a dingy looking block of apartment in Causeway Bay. A private kitchen that serves two tables per night with a month long reservation list. Shanghainese food it was, the best I ever had. And by Shanghainese dining standards, starchy stuff such as dumplings or bao are serve at the end of the meal. Meant to fill up and finish you off. Our filler plate of a big bamboo steamer plop itself on the table. The lid unveils with twelve steamy innocent pillows. Then it was, just like cupid was somehow somewhere near. Love strikes with the first bite. Nobody spoke. There was a two minute silence when everyone seems to conjured up in their moment of bliss.
Truth be told, just like a whirlpool courtship, I always wanted to conquer this love. Like
Ravenna in Snow white, day of desperation and will to have it all to myself. This recipe: I struggled. Experimented quite a number of times until it is perfect. Interestingly weird though, there was not a lot you can gather about this recipe on the web. I wonder if dim sum chefs had to signed some kind of recipe confidential agreement or perhaps, it's the numerous failure of home cooks to ditched posting the recipe. As difficult as it can be, my first few time either turns out not quite flowing or globs of explosive mass in the steamer. Until one day, I finally crack the code and end up with liquid gold inside. This recipe, I promise, is as close to what you get at dim sum place. One thing for sure, you need to wrap them quickly, just in time before the filling starts to melt.
80g salted egg yolk (6 yolks)
110g caster sugar
55g custard powder
55g full cream milk powder
60g coconut milk
20g corn starch (1 tablespoon)
110g butter, room temperature
Basic Chinese steam bun dough
Start by steaming the egg yolk for 8-10 minutes or until cooked. let cool and mash. Next, In a mixing bowl, cream the butter slightly and mix in the ingredients. Refrigerate the mixture until firm. Portion into balls and freeze till solid. Roll in portioned bao dough and place in paper cups set on aluminum baking cup. Lay the bao in bamboo steamer and let it rise for 15 mins.
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It was one of my most challenging periods as a writer. I was, and still am, grateful for the chance it gave me to tackle something really big. It was epic in scope but I still found the games format too limiting for my personal visions and such large teams unwieldy when uncoordinated. I became wearied seeing all the lovingly crafted material serving, what seemed to me at the time, merely gratuitous game play situations along the lines of, "Hey, where can our cool antagonists kill something next?" Of course, that's the working premise behind a lot of gaming, which is OK…I guess. But even back then I fretted at the restrictions.
Q- After the game was released it came in for a lot of criticism because of technical bugs etc. Do you feel its release/development could have been handled better? (although subsequently it is the subject of much fan activity).
A- Yes, the technical bugs, and some other factors, killed AOD and I really expected my efforts on the triple AAA status game to go unrecognised as it sank, leaving three years work buried in obscurity, lost like a forgotten artefact. Did I dream then that some future archaeologist would unearth and attempt to make sense of what was lying concealed within the layers of the Nephilim's Dream Of Resurrection? No.
I felt miserable for all of us on the team, especially those of us who had been there at the inception and were still around. We had worked so hard. Fortunately for me, some degree of recognition has surfaced before I became a forgotten artefact myself. It's a real thrill to get such enthusiastic response from fans. Many of my favourite ideas survived in the released game and hopefully will encourage hopefuls everywhere to get their own passions out there in the big brutal world, whether as stories, comics, artwork or games. Everyone should kick up a storm.
Fans are what drive any visionary project and they are usually the ones most able to grasp what a musician, writer, performer or illustrator is trying to share. It's great that fans are intrigued by the hidden references and levels of arcana that I worked into the fabric of the, sadly, truncated AOD saga. Would I ever revisit the Tomb Raider universe…?…naw! I don't think so. Not unless the conditions were made especially attractive. A Kurtis game on the other hand…hm…aw, forget it! As it is I have far too many new characters and worlds of my own that I want to explore, without dusting off stuff that's already been flogged beyond exhaustion.
I'm brimming with ideas for books, films, graphic novels, radio plays and, yes – games. Some have been sitting in drawers for over 18 years, complete and awaiting the chance to breathe. Some have been aired and are currently gathering interest. Some are already rolled out and gathering momentum. So it's a busy time for me. I do look back, but not too often.
Q- What have you been working on since AOD?
A- About six years ago I began collating some of the mass of ideas I had been gathering and working on for ages. Under the influence of several formative experiences I won't go into here it evolved into The Shadow Histories, a new legend in six volumes. I wrote a first draught of the first two novels in eleven months and am currently working on the third volume.
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Overlord III Previews Streamed
The official Kadokawa Anime Youtube channel has updated with a new previews for Overlord III. For those who are unaware, Overlord III is the third season of the Overlord anime series. Another preview for the anime was revealed earlier in June. Overlord III will premiere on AT-X, Toyko MX, and MBS on July 10. The season will also debut on the AbemaTV streaming service on the same day. Overlord III will also debut on BS11 on July 11 and on TV Aichi on July 12. The season will also be available on Crunchyroll with the original Japanese audio with English subtitles and the English dub will be available onRead More
Overlord III English Subtitled Trailer Streamed
The official Kadokawa Anime Youtube channel has updated with a new extended trailer for the Overlord III anime series. The latest trailer features another look at the anime's story. To promote the upcoming season, a special edition of Kugane Maruyama and Jūami's Overlord: The Undead Oh! (Overlord: Fushisha no Oh!) spin-off manga is available on the official Overlord anime website for a limited time. The manga is currently on the website and is currently available until July 25. Overlord III will premiere on AT-X, Toyko MX, and MBS on July 10. The season will also debut on the AbemaTV streaming service on the same day. Overlord III will also debutRead More
Overlord III Anime Premiere Date Announced
Over the weekend, the official Overlord III anime website updated with the reveal of a new official visual for the upcoming season as well as the premiere date. Overlord III, aka the third season of the Overlord anime series will premiere on AT-X, Toyko MX, and MBS on July 10. The season will also debut on the AbemaTV streaming service on the same day. Overlord III will also debut on BS11 on July 11 and on TV Aichi on July 12. Madhouse will return to continue production for the upcoming season and OxT will also return to perform the new theme song titled, "VORACITY." The new ending theme song titled, "Silent Solitude," willRead More
Viz Media Licenses One Punch Man Season Two
Viz Media has recently announced they have licensed the second season for the One Punch Man anime series. Under this license, the company will be holding the main rights for"…digital streaming, TV broadcast, electronic sell-through, home media, and merchandising rights for North America, Latin America and Oceania." Announcement: Saitama's back! VIZ is set to bring One-Punch Man Season 2 to fans. We're not pulling any punches! pic.twitter.com/dlrdqq6wvK — VIZ (@VIZMedia) May 16, 2018 The second season's staff includes: Chikara Sakurai (Replacing Shingo Natsume): Director Yoshikazu Iwanami (Replacing Shoji Hata): Sound Director Chikashi Kubota:Read More
Third Overlord Anime Series Announced
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Overlord II Anime: New Visuals & Cast Members Revealed
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Marvel Future Avengers Season Two Premiere Date Announced
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One-Punch Man Second Season Details Revealed
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Marvel Future Avengers Anime Cast Revealed
Recently the cast for the Marvel Future Avengers anime has been revealed. The cast includes: Eiji Hanawa – Iron Man Kazuhiro Nakaya – Captain America Yasuyuki Kase – Thor Kenichirou Matsuda – Hulk Kaori Mizuhashi – Wasp Aki Kanada – Makoto Atsushi Tamaru – Adi Juri Kimura – Kuroe The production cast includes: Yuzo Sato – Director Ryuu King – Series Scripts Takahiiro Umehara – Character Designer Madhouse – Studio The series features the main character Makoto, a young boy who mysteriously gain superpowers due to an evil gene manipulation experiment. Makoto eventuallyRead More


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Police Assures graduate recruits
The Ghana Police Service has said the seeming silence on graduate enlistment is not a sign of delay or cessation of the process.
A statement signed by Director/Public Affairs Superintendent of Police, Cephas Arthur and released in Accra on Wednesday said the process was still ongoing.
"Applicants are hereby assured that they will be apprised of the status of their application, and the next step or stage in due course" the statement said.
It therefore, entreated members of the public, especially applicants to exercise patience to ensure efficient and successful exercise.
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Title: Dogwood Days & Spring Fever (Holly Creek, Bks 1 & 2)
Author: Poppy Dennison
Narrator: Matt Armstrong
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Cover Artist: Alexandria Corza
Story Rating: 4.50 of 5 Stars
Narration Rating: 4.50 of 5 Stars
Overall Rating: 4.5 of 5 Stars
Release Date: 06/07/2016
Length: 06 hours 23 minutes
Genre: Contemporary, Gay Romance
Stories from Holly Creek
Dogwood Days
Small-town heroes and big-town hearts.
When Jefferson Lee Davis leaves his life in the big city to return to the small Southern town of Holly Creek, his natural charm soon has the residents eating out of his hand. Jefferson Lee steps up to help with Holly Creek's biggest festival, Dogwood Days, which puts him directly in the path of the town's hunky sheriff, Zane Yarbrough. Quirky neighbors, meddling family, and a sassy best friend make Jefferson Lee's life a full-time adventure, and he warms to the idea of making a home in Holly Creek… a life that might include Zane.
But as the summer Rose Festival looms around the corner and more small-town secrets come to light, Jefferson Lee and Zane must take a long look at their blossoming romance. If they're going to make it as a couple, they'll have to work through their trust issues and believe that the relationship they're building can weather any storm that blows their way.
Spring Fever
Jefferson Lee Davis, Holly Creek's new Director of Publicity, is gearing up for the next big town event, the summer Rose Festival. The job is running smoothly, but the course of true love has hit a rocky patch. His hunky boyfriend, Sheriff Zane Yarbrough, is receiving mysterious phone calls he doesn't want to discuss. While Jefferson Lee is blindsided by jealousy, the second shoe drops with the appearance of a handsome stranger in the small tight-knit community. Needing answers, Jefferson Lee enlists his best gal-pal Clover Crofton to help find out what secrets Zane is hiding. When they land themselves in more trouble than Jefferson Lee bargained for, he and Zane face the first big test of their relationship. Zane and Jefferson Lee must work through their trust issues if they're going to make it as a couple, and Clover may just have a thing or two to learn herself.
Story Review:
Original reviews for the stories found at:
Dogwood Days: http://www.prismbookalliance.com/2015/11/dogwood-days-by-poppy-dennison-book-review-by-jj/
Spring Fever: http://www.prismbookalliance.com/2016/04/spring-fever-holly-creek-book-two-by-poppy-dennison-book-review-by-brandilyn/
I do love it when I get surprised by a book. I've only read a few books by Poppy Dennison books before—namely her Triad series. They were well-written but paranormal is regularly my thing so I haven't paid too much attention to her other books. When this audio book collection came available for review I decided to take a chance and I am very glad I did.
These were sweet and hilarious stories. In her review of Spring Fever Brandilyn said they are almost sickeningly sweet. I disagree. I think they are just the perfect amount of sweetness. These are southern men after all and I think their personalities were spot on.
Both stories reminded me of the show Hart of Dixie. Sweet, likable, but, yes, somewhat over the top characters who are too good to be true. But that's why I liked them so much. These are gentlemen who do gentlemanly things with malice or bad attitudes.
All the characters in these stories are likable none more so than Jefferson Lee (Can you get a more southern name than that?) and Sheriff Zane. I love that neither one was in the closet allowing us to skip past the is he gay or not? plot and get into the romance.
The supporting characters are equally enjoyable with more larger-than-life men and women than you can shake a stick at. The town of Holly Creek is so well-drawn it almost became a character itself.
Both stories are highly enjoyable in several different aspects. Great writing, great characters, great plot.
Narration Review:
Matt Armstrong did a perfect job with the varying degrees of southern accent here. I don't know if he has that accent in real life, but judging by the narration here I'd be surprised if he didn't. His voice worked perfectly for the angst-free tone of the stories.
Dogwood Days & Spring Fever (Holly Creek, Bks 1 & 2) on Goodreads
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I would like to thank the publisher for providing me with the audiobook of this title in exchange for my honest opinion.
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There are a few things that can be considered as don'ts when working with the Lithne, a few of these which we consider noteworthy will be mentioned on this page.
- The microprocessors of the Lithne operate on 3V3, therefore do not put over 3V3 on any of the digital or analog ports. When you want to use the Lithne for controlling DMX-devices, which operates on 5V please refer to the DMX Shield.
- Don't draw more than 1.5A from 5V, the internal protection will reset the board.
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Sunday, December 27, 2009
Cold Day in the Woods
Fortunately we have built up an insulating layer of holiday fat to keep us warm as Mark and I start to feel the call of the winter woods. We met at the spillway at Arkabutla a little before sunrise this morning for a nice hike on the trails. It was just us and a dozen or so men fishing the Coldwater river. I thought the fishermen were crazy to be out there in such a chilly morning, but Mark pointed out that they probably thought we were nuts to walk around the woods without any real goal in mind ... other than walking, smoking pipes and talking. I guess everyone has different priorities. Anyway, we had a great time as usual. As soon as my bones get warm, I'll be ready to do it again. -T
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas!
Glædelig Jul
Joyeux Noel
Froehliche Weihnachten
Feliz Navidad
Sretan Bozic
Vesel Bozic
Nollaig chridheil huibh
God Jul
Srozhdestvom Kristovym
Nadolig Llawen
Cestitamo Bozic
Mithag Crithagsigathmithags
Nollaig Shona Dhuit
Mele Kalikimaka ame Hauoli Makahiki Hou!
Kala Christouyenna!
Zalig Kerstfeest en Gelukkig nieuw jaar
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Sunday, December 20, 2009
Warren William as Perry Mason
I'm a big fan of Warren William and a big fan of his pipes. Does anyone know anything about what brand(s) he may have smoked? -T
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Santa's on His Way!
And for me he is stopping by France to bring me this great looking new pipe from David Enrique. It's one of his ( David's, not Santa's) Gamma DE line, which is made from old preturned stummels from one of the legendary french pipe making companies in St. Claude. I have 2 of these pipes ( a dublin and and apple) that I love and smoke all the time. I am looking forward to Christmas morning, when I can jump out of bed early and run to the Christmas tree and see what Santa brought. That same breathless anticipation I had when I was 5. You can bet I will be smoking my new toy before the sun rises very high in the sky. Merry Christmas! -T
12/28- I've smoked my new Gamma DE several times so far and I am very pleased with it. Another fine pipe from David. I can't wait to get the my next Enrique (which fortunately is on the way as I type!)-T
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Strike Anywhere?
Okay- I'm working on pipe racks. 2 more to finish and ship for Christmas. Paint is drying and I sit down for a minute and load my next pipe. I'm sitting in my old rocking chair in the studio and next to it I have a small table w/ a shelf underneath. Mark found a supply of Strike Anywhere Kitchen Matches and he was kind enough to give me several boxes (it was really a payoff for some new leather gloves of mine that he axed the fingers off of ...but that's another story.). I keep an open box of these matches on this lower shelf and strike them on the floor by my rocker ... well this time the match broke and flew into the open box which BURST into flame! I stared in shocked stupor for a minute and then grabbed it and threw it on the floor and on my hands and knees began blowing. Nothing like pipe smoking for making a fellow live on the edge. -T
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Monday, December 7, 2009
Water Valley Lodge Pipe Cabinet
Rusty red paint and a stylized hart w/ black trim finish this rack.
It holds 8 pipes and has a drawer for your possibles. -M
$200 (Available
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Pipe and Book Desk Set
Sorry to say this one is still available. I thought it would sell. Just goes to show what I know. -T
2 piece set with drawers for storage
$250 (Available)
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Free Shipping through Dec. 31st!
All (Available) Racks will receive FREE shipping in the Continental US from now until Dec. 31st ('09). Anyone outside the lower 48 that's interested, we'll work out an equal discount for you. -T
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Saturday, December 5, 2009
Andrei Mikhailovitch Rodzianko (AKA Puppet Stage)
Here's one that I always liked but I did get a couple of "where's Punch and judy" sort of remarks ....
I had planned or was at least in the planning stages of telling an elaborate tale of a Russian Nobleman who fled Russia during the revolution w/ only a few cherished possessions. This pipe rack being one of them. He was to travel Europe - Paris, London Vienna- and eventually the world. A romantic figure, a noble gypsy making the scene at all the right places and always w/ his pipes in tow. But I soon realized that I would have to be Tolstoy to tell the tale I wanted to tell ...and I'm no Tolstoy. So here's a nice pipe cabinet w/ a romantic flair. You'll have to fill in the story line for this one. -T
Holds 6 pipes in comfortable elegant surroundings
16.75"W x 7"D x 21.5"T
Drop front storage along with open top storage
Original oil painting on door.
$250 (Available)
$250 (Available)
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Going Back to Church
You'll be able to go to church for a full week with this one. Made to hold Churchwardens up to 16" long and with extra depth to accommodate the curving stems of the gracious pipes. Drop front compartment holds your 'baccy and such. Trimmed out in Hunter Green, ready for your wall or table. -M
$300 (Available)
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Santa's Workshop
We're not elves ... and we really have no affiliation with the man in red (although I have covered for him for several years now. Maybe my kids weren't as good as I thought ...) ... anyway, we're helping out in our own way. Here's a couple of floor cabinets in the works. The painted one in the foreground holds 40 pipes and has plenty of storage space (88 50g tins will fit below). The unpainted one holds 56 pipes and also an abundance of room for tobacco or whatever. -T
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Poor Witches
Working on pipe racks this morning and even though I have a fire going in the fire pit, I still am worrying about those poor witches in their metallic undergarments. Man, they must be chilly! -T
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Now, it's not like I'm addicted to crack or anything, but it would be nice to be addicted to something that is good for me rather than computer games or TV shows. I never became addicted to running or exercising, as many people told me I would when training for the marathon, and my latest fad is a slightly random by product of The Everest Test.
Yep, Stick Cricket ladies and gents. It is ruining my evenings and I can only say that it is a huge benefit to my professional life that it doesn't run very well on my system at work.
So I have set up Team Hillary and begun my quest for World Domination. After many efforts I finally chased down the 200-odd set by Bermuda, and once getting that first win under my belt I swiftly saw off the challenges of Holland, Canda, Scotland and Kenya, big wins all. Zimbabwe are currently posing a tougher opposition, but I am confident with hard work and single-mindedness I can beat them and move on to the big boys. Don't worry, I'll let you know how I get on.
Of course I have created all the members of Hillary and an interesting battle has been who would score the first hundred. This happened last night and I can imagine that everyone reading this blog will be disappointed. I came close myself, smashing 89* batting at six, then Kiwi hit 94 and Glen 91, but it was a man coming in at number 10 in a completely lost cause who struck a quite brilliant 111. I can tell you that Blade has now been promoted up the order.
So, other than that life is still pretty busy. Tonight I need to read everyone's blogs and decide on Blog of the Month, something I seem to have gotten myself into and really need to get on with - but it doesn't half take ages. Still, I need to find a good reason not to give it to Tooves, just to amuse myself. There's been a lot of good entries this month too.
I am also looking ahead to going down to the Brecon Beacons this weekend, as a follow up from Dartmoor. The latter trip was Hillary only and provided the kind of banter you can imagine when 14 lads get together and it was absolutely brilliant. I imagine with a slightly different selection of people we may tone down the chat slightly, but not by much.
Loads of stuff has happened since I last wrote here, the launch being the biggest thing as well as Kimbo's weekend, which I missed. Safe to say all things Everest continue to snowball and I also just finished reading "Into Thin Air". I strongly suggest you either buy the book or click on the link and read the short version - it's amazing and forced me to go and buy four more Everest-related books immediately afterwards.
The story itself is gripping and I can tell you now that when I lay my eyes on that mountain for the first time I will respect it even more now that I know and appreciate the true power it can wield.


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Did Cheney Go Too Far?
Monday, August 14, 2006; 1:36 PM
By insinuating that the sizeable majority of American voters who oppose the war in Iraq are aiding and abetting the enemy, Vice President Cheney on Wednesday may have crossed the line that separates legitimate political discourse from hysteria.
Cheney's comments came in a highly unusual conference call with reporters, part of an extensively orchestrated and largely successful Republican effort to spin the obviously anti-Bush message of Ned Lamont's victory over presidential enabler Joe Lieberman in the Connecticut Democratic Senate primary.
In making the case that Lieberman's defeat was actually an enormous boost for Republicans, the customarily furtive vice president let loose not with compelling argument, but unsupported invective.
Voters who supported Lamont's antiwar campaign in the Democratic primary were giving "the Al Qaeda types" exactly what they wanted, Cheney said. And as a result the Democratic Party, he asserted, now stands for a wholesale retreat in the broader campaign against terror.
Liz Sidoti writes for the Associated Press: "Senate Democratic leaders on Friday accused Vice President Dick Cheney of playing politics with terrorism and contended that voters won't buy Republican arguments that the GOP is stronger on national security.
" 'They've run this play one too many times,' Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said in a conference call with reporters. 'The American people simply do not recognize any validity in what they're saying.' "
Olivier Knox writes for AFP: "While some Democrats have opposed some steps in the war on terrorism, and more and more are calling for a withdrawal from Iraq, no major figures in the party have called for a wholesale retreat in the broader conflict touched off by the September 11, 2001 attacks."
Ken Herman points out in his blog for Cox News Service: "The White House's Wednesday attack on Democrats as weaklings in the war on terror came as administration officials knew of the pending British arrests of terror suspects who allegedly planned to down several planes. . . .
"The White House and the GOP, in a coordinated effort, had moved quickly on Wednesday to portray Democrats as weak on national defense. Cheney, in an extraordinary procedure, took questions from wire service reporters during a conference call as he was in Wyoming. Cheney rarely, if ever, takes questions from groups of reporters."
Evan Thomas writes in Newsweek: "White House aides insisted that Cheney was not trying to exploit the latest terror plot for political advantage."
Cheney had been briefed on the plot, but the aides "claimed that at the time he spoke, he was unaware that arrests were imminent. Even so, these officials were somewhat hard put to explain why the normally press-shy Cheney volunteered to talk to wire reporters and offer his analysis on the national-security implications of a Lamont victory."
E.J. Dionne Jr. writes in his Washington Post opinion column: "In a telephone call with journalists, Vice President Cheney came close to suggesting that there is a new political blog out there called 'al-Qaeda for Ned.' His words have not received nearly the attention they deserve."