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Book of Demons is a Hack-and-slash game with a paper world aesthetic in which you must cut down or just blow to smithereens your way through dungeons, catacombs and eventually Hell itself to defeat the primordial evils that are killing the people of your old village. Book of Demons is a game designed to be accessible to the most casual of players while keeping the attention of veterans. Everything, from the tutorials that explain every mechanic to the game reminding you of key information to help you make the right decisions at every turn, Book of Demons is the perfect game for those who have always wanted to try out games like Diablo series but doubted their skills.
Book Of Demons is available for purchase in Steam and will hopefully be first of several games in studio Thing Trunk's Return2games franchise.
Book of Demons - Reveal Trailer
In this game you take the place of a young adventurer who is coming back to his hometown after learning to master sword and board, the bow, or even the mystical arts (your choice, really) only to find that the gates of Hell have been opened deep under the old cathedral and the demons unleashed have created horrors that will very soon ravage the world and -more importantly- that are killing the people of your old village right now.
We are welcomed by your childhood friend, the Barmaid, who along with the town Sage gives you an introduction to the whole demons-are-killing-everyone situation; you must then take your weapons and head down into the old cathedral to battle skeletons, zombies and all manners of spooks as you make your way down to defeat the three Monsters responsible for the massacre of your loved ones, ending with a final battle with the Arch-demon itself, leader of the hordes of Hell, corrupter of all that is good, and rubber duck enthusiast. So basically, it all comes down to this:
The gameplay is fairly simple and it consists in controlling the character and employing your cards. In the first aspect you control your character through the preset paths of the dungeon with either the keyboard or mouse, and click on the enemies to attack them; if left unattended the hero will auto-attack anything and everything in its surroundings, though at a slower pace. The second is hands down the most important factor in whether you will be able to complete the game or not, and it's all about finding and choosing the correct cards for your deck. This is true since even though characters get stronger as they gain levels by killing monsters, only the cards hold the special powers that allow you to overcome the Hordes of Hell.
Once you gather enough experience from fallen foes your character will level up. Once it levels up, it will gain strength, reduce the life of certain enemies and obtain one point to add to its maximum health or mana, with the other point going into the Barmaids Cauldron. This Cauldron contains the Risk-and-Reward elements of dying during a normal game of Book Of Demons. It is fairly simple, really: Should you choose to improve the amount of mana you can use, one point of maximum health will be added to The Cauldron, along with ingredients you will find throughout the dungeons. You can claim all those extra points plus some cards and gold to make your character stronger at any time, but it will cost you more and more gold every time you do it, and the more ingredients there are in The Cauldron the bigger the rewards will be. However, should you die in the dungeon The Cauldron will be emptied of its contents, forever lost to you. Do keep in mind though, that should you claim your Cauldron too often there will be a time when you won't be able to pay for it. This, in my opinion, adds an edge of uncertainty that gives excitement to the game.
But don't worry, dying in Book Of Demons is hard -in the first levels… – since you can enter and exit dungeons at will and, with the help of a card, you can even create your own portals to quickly go to the village and come back to the same spot of the dungeon; also, once you kill the boss of a level the game gives you a button to reach the exit without having to walk to it. Of course, as you progress deeper into the ground the difficulty grows with each step, reaching a point in which there may come a time when death catches you unaware. Once this happens, you will lose the cards you held in your deck along with some gold but don't worry, if you reach the place where you died you can recover them.
There are different effects that can affect the gameplay, such as when your character gets stunned so you must complete a mini-game in which everything goes dark and you must capture with your mouse five stars that fly through the screen in order to regain control of your hero. There are also times when a strong enough spell or hit might scramble your cards, disabling their effects, so that you must set them straight to regain their abilities. This last type of effect is by far the most dangerous, be it by a curse that forbids you from using a card, a stun that disables their effects or losing them when you die, anything that messes with your deck of cards is the most dangerous thing in the game.
Having said that, a big obstacle that must be learnt to be overcome is the restriction of movement and its relationship to missile attacks. Do to being confined to a narrow, preset path of movement one of the most dangerous enemies are archers and other monsters with long-range attacks since their damage cannot be avoided when they shoot over the only lane towards their position. As you venture further into the game some enemies start to block your path, which is also a dangerous inconvenience that you must learn to solve quickly.
There are three types of cards: Green Artifact Cards, these ones grant constant effects a turn an amount of your blue mana into unusable green mana; Red Item Cards, these consume a charge to grant an effect such as restoring your life points or mana with some potions or launching explosives to your enemies; and Blue Spell Cards, these last ones consume blue mana to produce an effect such as dealing damage, healing your hero or affecting the monsters in a myriad of ways.
Building a solid deck requires to balance the three types of cards, and to make the necessary changes at the right time. Having too many Spells will result in the highest damage output but will leave you defenseless once your mana runs out, just as having only Artifact cards might give you better resistances but leave you to kill dozens of monstrosities at a time with only your auto-attack to defend you. When it comes to items, it's important to remember that they must be recharged and that they can be entered into the deck in the middle of a fight for a quick heal and then changed back.
To choose the correct cards can turn almost any encounter in this game either into the nightmare the Arch-demon has created to torment you or a fun walk in through a park…in hell. To illustrate this point let's take my Warrior for example: My main obstacles in the game where long-range enemies and, of course, dying. So what I did is I started to upgrade these two Green Cards I found, the first one a shield with a chance to block incoming missiles, and the second an armor with a chance to drop hearts whenever I took damage, that I then could pick up to heal myself. Every time I managed to upgrade these two cards the probability of their effects taking place went up! And so I was able to advance through the catacombs all the way to the final fight with the Arch-demon.
Graphics and audio
Fitting into the thematic that this game is a book in the Return2Games world, all characters, buildings, and monsters in Book Of Demons are made entirely with folded paper; which gives the whole game a charismatic sense of adventure. Animators have also added nice little details into the game to make it feel more "juicy" as you play it, such as the satisfying way in which the footprints you leave behind turn into gold once you complete an area of the map, the work of torches with the shade they create, and the uniqueness of cold, fire, poison, lighting and magic all blended seamlessly into a world of paper. However, there are some letdowns, primarily in the way the NPCs seem to be less alive than the zombies and skeletons we re-kill in the dungeons, they never show emotion or movement to accompany their dialogues, which is a shame.
The voice acting is fairly good, though as monotonous as the game can get as you must beat 10 similar levels to advance into the next quest. There are a lot of things to keep you entertained through these levels, and as you approach hell and beyond the difficulty itself will keep you on your toes. However, the music of Book Of Demons is not one of these elements because while each area has good acceptable music for its ambiance, and there are a lot of sounds to bring life to all the goats and fireballs you are bound to come across, none of it really stands out.
Book of Demons is a game created for YOU, the player. It is incredibly well thought out to be able to be played by both casual and veteran players, by those who no longer have the time to play long video games but won't settle for mobile gaming, for the people who are just getting into gaming or who don't have the stomach for complicated RPGs. The Flexiscope technology is something definitely see with a bright future and that I personally want to see more of, since it's adaptability is something sorely needed in the generation of games with 30-minute-long matches.
Not content with this, Book Of Demons can be played again and again thanks to the differences between classes (as a tip, Rogues can shoot their arrows freely and from afar, making the game easier since you don't need to be in as much danger!) and its infinite play option, where players compete to see just how far into hell the can go without dying in a game that gets harder as you keep on playing; and harder still should you choose to play in Hard, Nightmare or Massacre difficulties, where the game will ban and impose cards in your deck, as well as take away more of your gold when you die.
|+ Easy to approach for new players
|– No good soundtrack
|+ Flexiscope is innovative and a great tool
|– Repetitive and monotonous at times
|+ Great replay value


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Beats By Dre releases a new short clip to promote their new vibrant pink speaker systems. To help them get the message across, they enrolled cameos from Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande and Jessie J. The commercial also features a new track titled 'Bang Bang,' look for the official music video for that to premiere at the upcoming MTV VMA Awards. Watch the clip above as the three artists showcase the Pink Pill XL and the Pink Mixr, exclusively available at Target.
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KREMMLING, Colo. (CBS4) – Dozens of bears have already been euthanized across the state as a wave of recent bear conflicts continues.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife managers say they have responded to home invasions, close encounters and an attack on a sleeping camper in Boulder Count on July 9.
So far this year, 34 bears have been put down statewide.
Over the weekend in Durango a bear was able to get inside a home making a big mess in the kitchen. Durango Bear Aware provided these pictures of the aftermath.
"Bears are just doing what comes naturally to them," said area Wildlife Manager Perry Will of Glenwood Springs. "They are driven by hunger and instinct; and when their natural food sources become scarce like we've seen with the recent dry spell in some areas, they look for other sources. That brings them into communities where they easily find all kinds of things to eat."
With the current bear population in the state conservatively estimated between 17,000 – 20,000 and the human population at about 5.5 million, wildlife officials say human/bear conflicts remain a primary concern.
In a news release Monday, CPW stressed the need for education about bear country.
RELATED: Bear Spends Nearly 6 Hours Inside Home While Owner Slept
"Despite years of information and education outreach, trash storage ordinances in communities with significant bear activity and efforts to reduce bear populations in high conflict areas, interactions continue to occur and make headlines," CPW public information officer Mike Porras said.
LINK: How You Can Help Prevent Dangerous Bear Conflicts
Matt Kroschel covers news throughout Colorado working from the CBS4 Mountain Newsroom. Send story ideas to firstname.lastname@example.com and connect with him on Twitter @Matt_Kroschel.


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There are quite a few other blogs about Winnipeg and I hope I have something to add to the mix. I love Winnipeg and always have, even during the whole 18-30 year old phase. That's not to say I don't love to travel, if I ever get around to writing in my other blog it will surely detail my love of leaving wonderful Winnipeg during not so wonderful winter.
My hatred of Winnipeg winter is purely a personal preference. I fully recognize that there are many thing to do during winter here, and if tobogganing, ice skating down the river, cross country skiing and snowman building could be done indoors I would consider them all to be winter activities.
Welcome and here's hoping you love me and my Winnipeg.
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Everybody has worked with someone like Hillary...but few reach her level of dishonesty.
Two-time failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Wednesday took responsibility for all her decisions during the 2016 campaign, but then said those decisions were not why she lost.
"Look, I take responsibility for every decision I made, but that's not why I lost, so I think it's important that we learn the real lessons from this last campaign," Clinton said during a question and answer session at the 2017 Code Conference.
She then discussed how the Russians were out to to influence the American elections, the economy, and unity within the United States.
This is not the first time that Clinton has blamed other factors for her election loss last year to Donald Trump. In early May, Clinton spoke at the Women for Women International conference, where she originally took responsibility for her actions, but then blamed former FBI Director James Comey and Russia.
"I was on the way to winning until the combination of Jim Comey's letter on Oct. 28 and Russian WikiLeaks raised doubts in the minds of people who were inclined to vote for me but got scared off," Clinton said. "And the evidence for that intervening event is, I think, compelling, persuasive."
Clinton was referencing a letter from Comey to congressional leaders stating that the FBI reopened part of the investigation into her use of a private email server while she was secretary of state.
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This is McCalls 6754. I wanted a fun weekend top in a bright print fabric, and I think I got it.
I found this print at Hart's Fabrics. I was shopping for a print knit, and this was exactly what I was hoping for. The pattern calls for less than a yard, so I got a full yard at a quite reasonable $10.99. I love browsing the 60″ rolls at Hart's. I feel like I'm getting my budget doubled, because 60″ fabric just stretches so much farther than 45″, which seems more common elsewhere.
In addition to a fun weekend wearable top, I also wanted a simple, easy make, but I didn't quite get that…
I call this garment "The Revenge of the Body Measurements." I realize it's not exactly catchy; I'll keep working on it. Remember that time I tried to sew a pleated skirt and I was all, "OMG! I need to start paying attention to the provided measurements, because they're totally accurate"?
I diligently cut a Medium (from the XS-S-M sizing), based off the bust and waist measurements. Sounds right. I mean, there's no way I'm an Extra-Small. Right? Right?!
Yeah, this thing was inches too wide on all sides. I was swimming in it. Hey McCalls: maybe chill out on the ease, especially on knit patterns? So, I pulled out my dressform (finally beginning to get some use of this thing!), and took in 1″-1/2″ on each side and the back seam. I had also "helped myself" by stitching a smaller seam allowance on the shoulder seams to add some length. I had to restitch those as well, taking in about 1/2″ on each. This garment has a low neckline (even for a weekend) so I hauled those puppies back up.
Due to the magic of knit fabrics and my questionable sewing skills, I didn't have to take nearly that much out of the peplum portion. I don't know where the fabric went, but whatever. I'm not going to worry about it. I basted the peplum together, pinned it to the top, and figured out how much fabric I needed to remove that way. I took out only 1/2″ on just the back seam of the peplum–way less than I took out of the sides! It's like I was sewing this thing in the Mystery Spot.
The instructions call for narrow hemming the neckline (and with a deeply scooped front and back, that is a *lot* of neckline) and both armholes. I've been hesitant in the past to do narrow hem curves on knits, because of the inevitable stretching, tugging, and general fussiness of it. But I decided to suck it up, since the low neck and back had gaping possibilities where my lazy "pink the edge, fold over once, and stitch" method might be visible.
Dudes, it was a pain in the ass and probably increased my overall project time by 40%. However, I'm happy I did it. The finish looks clean, and it's good for me to get comfortable with techniques I'm not a fan of.
Plus, the swoopy curves handled the narrow hem well–better than some tighter necklines I've tried (and failed) to use this on. Note: I did laze out on the hem and do a fold & stitch, but that was more an issue of wanting to hang on to every millimeter of length possible.
I wasn't sure if I wanted to add the elastic casing at the waist–seemed like it might be unnecessary in a fitted top, but trust me, it's there for a reason. It makes the whole top cinch in nicely instead of just hanging there. So, I picked up a trick there that I can see applying to other projects.
All in all, I got what I wanted. I just feel like I spent a whole day on a project that should have taken just a couple of hours. However, if I sew this again, I'll veer closer to the Extra-Small cutting line and whip it out much more quickly. (Note to self: chill the eff out, because it's not a race. Enjoy the process and every bit of learning, even on an "easy" project.)
Update: It's been a few months, and I haven't worn this more than a couple of times. It's mostly due to the generally low neckline. I'm not a happy camper about this top. It feels too youthful and it doesn't fit well. It's also really high-waisted, which makes it look weird with jeans–at least on me. I'm just hoping to get 3-4 wears out of this before moving it out–and I'll probably wear it with a jacket on top, because it's just too low cut for everyday wear:


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CO14235 | The South China Sea Disputes: Singapore as an "Honest Broker"?
IDSS / Commentaries / Country and Region Studies / East Asia and Asia Pacific / International Politics and Security / Maritime Security / Regionalism and Multilateralism / Southeast Asia and ASEAN
25 November 2014
Singapore has talked about being an honest broker between China and Southeast Asian claimants of the South China Sea. Can and should Singapore play such a role?
DURING THE recent ASEAN Summit in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, Singapore's Foreign Minister Mr K Shanmugam spoke with the media regarding the South China Sea disputes involving China and ASEAN members. Because Singapore is not a claimant of the disputes, Shanmugam suggested that Singapore could be an "honest broker". But is it even possible for Singapore to be an honest broker, and would playing such a role contribute to Singapore's interests?
Although Singapore does not claim any part of the South China Sea, it has strong interests in the stability of the region. Singapore's economy depends heavily on trade and is highly sensitive to hindrances to the freedom of navigation in all international sea lanes. Stability in the South China Sea, which is a maritime area close to Singapore, is therefore vital to Singapore's economic interest.
Can Singapore be an "honest broker"?
As a small state, Singapore places great value in the collective voice of ASEAN in its engagement with major powers and international forums. Intra-ASEAN hostilities have the potential to split the Association. Furthermore, having developed close diplomatic relations with China, Singapore will inadvertently be affected if the disputes do not reach a peaceful settlement.
Singapore does not favour one claimant state over the other, but urges disputants to resolve their differences in a peaceful manner. In Mr Shanmugam's words, "from Singapore's perspective…, it doesn't matter who owns which islands, but where there are disputes, we want it to be dealt with in a way that doesn't lead to ships confronting each other, shots being fired, increasing kinetic conflict".
It is important to emphasise that Mr Shanmugam's remarks do not imply that an invitation has been extended to the disputants of the South China Sea. In the first place, he has not elaborated on what an honest broker role might look like. Across a spectrum of possibilities, an honest broker's role could range from offering a venue for negotiations to arbitrating between opposite sides. There is, of course, a variety of possible measures such as joint economic projects and joint studies on resource extraction in the South China Sea. There have not been official statements made on this issue.
Qualities of an honest broker
Nevertheless, earlier this year, Mr Shanmugam briefly explained the qualities that make Singapore a suitable mediator between China and other claimants. Singapore is seen as both Asian and "westernised". Singapore is small, not a threat to anyone and is able to "speak freely and frankly". But do the claimants in the South China Sea disputes share the same view of Singapore?
Whether Singapore possesses the qualities of an honest broker depends on the interpretation and assessment by other countries. In a way, an invitation to mediate has been offered, and it is unsure whether China and the ASEAN claimants see Singapore as indeed a neutral mediator.
Although Singapore is a non-claimant state in the South China Sea disputes, its interests in the region already cast questions on its neutrality. The party that presents the best chance of stability and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea potentially influences the attitudes of Singapore. There are merits to the argument that a small state like Singapore does not threaten the larger claimants, and can bring them to the negotiating table. Yet being small limits Singapore's ability to ensure that claimants do not stall the process once the outcome veers unfavourably for them.
To make matters worse, playing the role of an honest broker in the South China Sea may work against Singapore's interests. Firstly, a result that favours any one side of the dispute will raise doubts about Singapore's neutrality in the disputes – an accusation that Singapore will be happy to avoid. Secondly, mediating in a dispute involving ASEAN members puts the principle of non-interference to the test.
It will be an endeavour that depends on how the process is being interpreted by other ASEAN states, as well the domestic audience in the claimant states – a matter of how the message is being controlled.
Why Singapore should still attempt to mediate
Having close to 50 years of experience in active diplomacy, both in regional and international arenas, Singapore is known to often "punch above its weight". To protect its vital interests, it has taken risks at appropriate times, and prevailed through sheer commitment and skillful diplomacy. To passively watch as the South China Sea disputes spiral into a full blown maritime conflict will severely damage Singapore's economic development and diplomatic relations.
ASEAN's ability to stay together in the event of conflict revolving around the disputes will also be greatly challenged. Singapore does not have to be the sole "honest broker" in the disputes; non-Asian countries have less or no interests in the South China Sea and will therefore fit into the role well.
Hence, Mr Shanmugam's proposition for Singapore to be an "honest broker" should not be brushed aside as wishful, and even arrogant, thinking on the part of Singapore. It points towards a necessary step that reflects the continuity of Singapore pragmatic commitment to regional stability that benefits all Southeast Asian nations.
About the Author
Daniel Wei Boon Chua is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, a unit of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University.
Commentaries / Country and Region Studies / East Asia and Asia Pacific / International Politics and Security / Maritime Security / Regionalism and Multilateralism / Southeast Asia and ASEAN
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Europe is an endless topic; there are many definitions of it, opinions on what we want it to be, as well as whether that future is hopeful or not.
But, what do we really think when we say 'Europe'? The answer differs from the East to the West, from the South to the North, from the Balkans to Scandinavia. Do we refer to ourselves as European, when do we do this, and how does that connect to our national identities?
Is there any common vision left after economic crisis, divisions between the poor South and rich North, the fading memory of World War II and a complete abandoning of the post-war welfare model?
These were some of the questions that were addressed in the first Global bar in Belgrade in the new year – on January 22nd at 18.00 in KC Grad in Belgrade.
This was Global Reporting's third Global Bar in Belgrade. The idea is to inspire new forums for discussion of topics related to culture, politics and social issues. At least oneScandinavian panelists will participate in each Bar, while the other panelists come from theformer Yugoslavia. A lecture will be held at the prestigious cultural institution KolaracEndowment in Belgrade in connection to each Global Bar.
The project is funded with support from the Swedish Institute.
Not in Belgrade? Don't worry, the talk will be streamed live on our website.
No registration needed but there is a limited number of seats. Since the event will be broadcasted live, there will be no a addmittance after 18.00 (sharp!) when the discussion starts. Be there on time!
Peter Aronsson is a Swedish historian, dean and deputy vice chancellor for the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Linnaeus University and coordinator of the project European National Museums: Identity Politics, the Uses of the Past and the European Citizen.
Franc Trček is a Slovenian sociologist, professor at Ljubljana University; he is also an activist and played a prominent role in the big protests in Maribor in Slovenia in 2012 – 2013. Trček was the editor of Community-net in South and East Europe (2003) and co-editor of Glocal Localities (2002) and Rethinking everyday mobility (2013). One of his main research interests focuses on Balkan studies.
Milica Pekić is a Serbian art historian and curator, one of the founders of the KIOSK Platform for contemporary art and since recently the president of the board of the Association of the Independent Cultural Scene of Serbia.
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Independent and Impartial
The markets served by LRQA value our services for their integrity. Critical to this is the need to recognise any potential conflicts of interest in the services provided and to take action to ensure these do not adversely impact on the impartiality, independence and objectivity of our actions.
As part of its on-going commitment to impartiality, the top management of LRQA has requested its independent advisory board, the LRQA General Technical Committee, to undertake the role of impartiality committee. LRQA routinely identifies and analyses the possibilities for conflict of interest arising from its relationships and the delivery of its assessment, verification and certification services. Where threats of impartiality are identified the provisions to eliminate or minimize such threats are documented along with data demonstrating their on-going effectiveness. These are made available to the LRQA GTC for consideration as part of their periodic review of the impartiality of the audit, certification and decision making processes of LRQA.
At a glance
- Global organisation, working in over 120 countries
- Recognised by over 50 accreditation bodies
- Part of Lloyd's Register Group Limited
Lloyd`s Register Group Limited
LRQA is part of Lloyd's Register Group Ltd. Lloyd's Register is a global organisation which provides independent assurance to companies operating high-risk, capital-intensive assets in the energy and transportation sectors, to enhance the safety of life, property and the environment. This helps our clients to create safe, responsible and sustainable supply chains.
Independent & Impartial
The Lloyd's Register Group is one of the world leaders in assessing business processes and products to internationally recognised standards. The standards are either those of major independent bodies or ones that we have developed ourselves. From design and new build to in-service operations and decommissioning, we aim to deliver complete lifecycle and risk management solutions to help ensure the safety, integrity and operational performance of assets and systems.
Lloyd's Register's reputation as an independent body - with safety, integrity and high standards as its guiding principles - has been built up over more than 250 years. With no shareholders of our own, we are independent and impartial in everything we do.
A Proud History
Lloyd's Register owes its name and foundation to a 17th century London coffee house owned by Edward Lloyd, a meeting place of merchants, marine underwriters and others connected with shipping. In 1760, customers of the coffee house formed the 'Register Society' to examine merchant ships and 'classify' them according to their condition.
The first Register of Ships was printed in 1764. The early 1900s saw Lloyd's Register bringing its expertise to bear in other industries, particularly the energy sector. We also widened our services to include management systems certification.
Today Lloyd's Register's constitution reaffirms the long-held principle that the organisation's public benefit objective is to help enhance the safety of life and property across a wide range of industries and to promote education and research in those sectors.
Our Accreditations
The Value of Accreditation
Transparent and credible governance of certification bodies through the accreditation process is fundamentally important to the value of independent assessment and certification.
Being assessed by an accredited organisation is important. It helps your company reduce risks, increase its opportunities and gain more commercial value than using a non-accredited body.
Accreditation proves that the certification body has the necessary professionalism and expertise to conduct assessments and gives additional purchaser confidence. For this reason, accredited certification holds greater commercial value and integrity than non-accredited approval.
We have been examined and approved by each accreditation council to assess companies in specific industry sectors. It shows we have the necessary professionalism and expertise to carry out assessments, which gives you more confidence.
In the UK, LRQA holds accreditation from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). LRQA is also a Licenced AA1000 Provider.
Our advice
Our advice
Not all certification bodies are made the same. When selecting the body you want to work with ensure they are accredited by UKAS to provide the service you want. Look for the UKAS tick and crown for your assurance.
Globally, we are accredited by more than 50 accred...
Globally, we are accredited by more than 50 accreditation bodies.
For a full listing of these, please visit www.lrqa.com. For detailed scopes of accreditation, please contact our offices directly. Details of each country office can be found in Our Global Offices section of this website.
Business Assurance Methodology
Our unique assessment methodology - Business Assurance - helps you manage your systems and risks to improve and protect the current and future performance of your organisation.
Business Assurance is built on three pillars and extends the focus beyond the certificate to an assessment approach designed to help organisations meet their strategic objectives through:
Risk-based methodology
Developing an understanding of your strategic and operational plans, alongside our knowledge of your industry, allows identification of the key risks pertinent to your sector and organisation. This enables the design of the management system to be continually evaluated to ensure that it takes account of, and addresses, such risks. It also ensures that the system is, and remains, complete, robust and appropriate. This approach allows you to build trust and enhance your reputation among stakeholders.
LRQA's approach to independent assessment and certification helps inspire stakeholder confidence and creates competitive advantage.
Continual improvement
Left alone, the effectiveness of a management system can diminish over time. However, when continual improvement is effectively implemented the benefits are two fold.
Meeting stakeholders' expectations
Businesses have many stakeholders: they include shareholders, customers, regulators and employees. All of these people want and need to know the business is run properly, and is protected from risk.
An important part of Business Assurance methodology is providing stakeholders with evidence that their interests are being looked after. That is why certification from LRQA is such a significant benefit: it tells your stakeholders that you set the very highest standards. At LRQA, we don't just verify that systems meet the requirements of the relevant standard. We go one step further by providing 'added value' beyond what you would expect from a traditional assessment process:
- an impartial assessment you can trust
- insight into the effectiveness of your systems through the knowledge and technical expertise of our assessors
- enhanced credibility - LRQA is a globally trusted brand with a portfolio of internationally recognised clients.
How is Business Assurance different?
LRQA introduced Business Assurance to the certification market in 2004. This initiative had significant influence across the industry, expending the focus beyond the certification to an assessment approach linked to strategic objectives
We tailor our assessments so they match your business, its sector, its level of maturity and its aims. That might mean helping you achieve certification. Or it might mean helping you use your management systems in a far more strategic and meaningful way. It's about what is right for your organisation, right now.
We always set out to:
- understand your business
- deliver real value
- demonstrate the links between business objectives and audit findingsWwe look at what matters most
Business Assurance approach involves focusing on what really matters most. We take a systematic approach in determining what risks your business faces, so we can tailor the assessment to make it directly relevant to the maturity and effectiveness of your management systems.
We look at what matters most
Business Assurance approach involves focusing on what really matters most. We take a systematic approach in determining what risks your business faces, so we can tailor the assessment to make it directly relevant to the maturity and effectiveness of your management systems.
How do we do it?
With conformity underpinning everything we do, Business Assurance turns assessment into a powerful management tool to improve and protect performance. By understanding what really matters to your organisation and stakeholders, we help you improve your management system and your business at the same time.
The Lloyd`s Register Foundation
The Lloyd's Register Foundation is a charity which invests in science, engineering and technology for public benefit, worldwide.
Although set up as a charity in 2012, our history dates back to 1760 through Lloyd's Register, a public benefit organisation in the marine and energy sectors. We are also continuing and building on the work of The Lloyd's Register Educational Trust, a charity which operated 2004-2013.


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Phone: 812.648.2636
8068 Main Street
Dugger, Indiana 47848
Northside Machine Company (NMC) is an AS9100C / ISO 9001:2008 certified company. We received our AS9100C registration in December, 2012; our certification was last renewed in December, 2014. NMC strives to maintain its quality management system through employee involvement and a commitment to quality and service. Our inspection room is climate-controlled, and is isolated from our manufacturing areas. We have two coordinate measuring machines (CMM) located in the inspection room.
Through first-piece, in-process, and final inspections, NMC is able to control the quality of any item manufactured at the facility. Components coming in from outside processing pass through receiving inspection before being released to inventory, and ultimately to our customers.
NMC maintains a gage calibration system utilizing GAGEtrak Fasttrak gage management software.
Equipment List
Brown & Sharpe Global Image F x 777 System 5P Coordinate Measuring Machine
- PC-DMIS CAD++ Software
- Automatic Renishaw Probe head
Hexagon Metrology Global Performance 7107 Coordinate Measuring Machine
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- HH-AS8-M7.5 M8 Motorized Probe Head
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"If you build it, they will come (if they know about it!)"
- Field of Dreams/Sean Riley
Event planning on the Farm can take on a life of its own but it's important to put just as much effort into marketing as you do planning and preparing for it. After all - if a tree falls in the forest and there isn't anyone there to hear it, does it actually make a sound?
In this case - the barnyards are clean, the alpaca products are priced, the alpaca selfie booth is setup and the free popcorn is popping - but if there isn't anyone there to appreciate it, does it actually make an impact on your business? The answer is NO.
With the growth in web and social media advertising over the last 10 years - many are quick to focus solely on these forms of new, hip outreach methods. Although they can certainly help you promote your farm, business, and finished products - sometimes they fall short when advertising events in "meatspace."
Here are some tried and true "Old School" methods of helping spread the word about your upcoming Farm Event or Open House!
USPS Every Door Direct Mailing - Sending out event postcards using USPS's services to your neighborhood and beyond is a great, cost effective way to ensure your neighbors and friends know about your upcoming alpaca event. Target your entire town, zip code, or even specific mailing routes to pinpoint your target audience.
Event Flyers @ Local Businesses - Talk to your local businesses and community centers that reach a similar audience to your target demographics. Event Flyers displayed at businesses with solid foot traffic are a great way to get the word out - just be sure to include a big beautiful photo of your cutest alpacas to make it irresistible! Think breweries, breakfast places, fast casual lunch spots, coffee shops, your favorite bar, the local YMCA, youth center, or place of worship.
Co-Marketing with other Vendors - Bringing in other local vendors with similar, non competing products is a great way to help spread the word about your upcoming event. Established vendors will promote to their customer bases and audience to help bring foot traffic. They also will round out the offerings available at the farm event, making people feel it's something that can't be missed! You already have your favorite vendor friends that you see each week at the pop up markets - invite them to vend along side the alpacas on the farm!
Signs - You found out about neighbor Tom's recent Yard Sale by seeing his handwritten sign posted up, now let Tom know about your alpaca event by utilizing the same method. Take it to next level by putting together a large poster or lawn sign and having them printed. Make sure it's readable from a distance, has the most important information on it, and include your alpacas for their brand recognition.
Radio Ads - Radio Ads are often an overlooked "oldschool" form of advertising that in recent years has become more affordable and surprisingly effective, especially in more rural parts of the country. Contact your local radio stations that resonate with your audience to learn about what they offer and their pricing structure.
Local Media / Newspaper Articles - Many local media outlets and newspapers are always looking for fun upcoming events they can share with their audience, especially a family friendly event like an Open House on the Alpaca Farm. Put together a quick press release with all the most important information and reach out to your local media outlets, many of which will display your event free of charge in their Upcoming Events section. This may even lead to local news coverage coming out and showcasing your event which can result in a huge influx of visitors!
Word of Mouth - Your best, most loyal customers are your greatest resource in helping to spread the word about an upcoming event. Use your email list and social media posts to let your biggest fans know what's going on at the farm. You can also offer a small incentive for people to bring their friends and family: Bring a friend and get entered into our Alpaca Sock Raffle Giveaway!
As with any form of advertising, be sure to ask your visitors how they heard
about the event! With so many different avenues available to reach your audience, it's more
important than ever to have your finger on the pulse of what works and what doesn't. You
want each dollar spent in advertising to give your business the very best bang for your buck!


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Our Santa Maria Seasoning Rub is inspired by the style of barbecue from California.
"The town of Santa Maria, California, is home to one of America's most delicious barbecue specialties: black-on-the-outside, pink-on-the-inside, grilled beef tri-tip steak."
You've never experienced just how good beef can be until you have tried this rub on your favourite cut of beef. Tri Tip, brisket, rib eye cap, hanger steaks, sirloins, even grilled seafood, vegetables, pork and chicken are greatly enhanced with this rub.
Goes great on Beef Tri-Tip hot and fast over the grill no long cooks here!
Then crank it up to the next level by making a mop sauce: 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, 4 Garlic Cloves, crushed, ½ Tsp Dijon mustard, 1/3 cup vegetable oil.
Another great use for this rub is on Lamb from chops to a full leg Butterfield out and cooked over a hot fire, but for the more adventurous try a leg of goat!
How to use it: This rub really shines on Tri Tip, but you can use it on any cut of beef, lamb, pork, chicken, or fish. Sprinkle it on, and cook over an indirect heat. When grilling or in a pan keep a watchful eye out for charring or scorching.
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A Melbourne primary school has been evacuated for the second day in a row after a plastic bottle exploded on Monday.
A second plastic bottle has been found at Tooradin Primary in the city's south east and the bomb response unit is investigating.
Police believe the second bottle, which was discovered as school started on Tuesday morning, was left at the school on Monday.


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In mid July, an AGI Early Careers Network event for the South West region was held in Bristol. Attendees travelled from as far as Cardiff and Reading to hear guest speaker Charlton Bland, Geomatics Consultant at Atkins, give an informative and engaging presentation on UAV technologies and their use in engineering and design projects.
The event also provided the chance to network with other professionals over refreshments. This event was the first of its kind to be held in the South West for students and young professionals who are members of the AGI.
Charlton spoke knowledgably about the wide variety of UAVs that are used in industry, and the key differences between their specifications and resulting uses in industry. He also provided examples of project data that his team has been working on over the past months.
3-dimensional rendered image of a quarry survey carried out by UAV.
Graphically enhanced 3D image of the quarry to display information tags;
GIS mapping to visualise flooding scenarios.
Through presentation slides and videos he demonstrated animations of the 3D data collected, the capabilities of the photogrammetry software used by his team, as well as 3D visualisations that can be created from the UAV imagery and processed by the graphic design team. For example, proposed 3D designs or information labels can be superimposed on the visual product to be viewed on a screen or in virtual reality using a tablet or smartphone, useful for site orientation or desk based study. In addition, Charlton provided examples of how the data can be imported into GIS software to perform visibility or flooding analysis on the data.
We are very grateful to Charlton for giving up his time to attend the event and share his expertise with such engaging enthusiasm.
Thanks to Sarah Doughty, GIS Consultant at Atkins, for writing up this report.


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Light fears Dark.
Dark resents Light.
Always at odds.
Always in conflict.
Pushing borders.
Losing ground.
Never ending.
But what is one without the other?
The stronger the light, the darker the shadow.
Animade is proud to present Chronemics, the first whole-team effort to come from our studio!
London animation studio | Animade
We're a London-based animation studio. We believe in the power of character to bring a story to life.
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Research finds disconnect in discussions about charity
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I'm still getting to know the area's hiking trails and made a rookie mistake today…that ended up being a lot of fun.
I began hiking at the Romero Canyon trailhead, north of Montecito and Summerland. This trail links up with all sorts of trails and I'm looking forward to logging a lot of those on this site in the coming weeks. At around .3 miles in, the trail comes to a T-junction. The right branch had a lot more evidence of bike and foot traffic… and is certainly where the main trail goes. I went left, instead, and veered off of my original plan. But hey, I'm new here!
The west trail I took (aka "the catwalk" as some locals refer to it) seems to get very little human traffic, as evidenced by a lack of footprints. Perhaps one reason for this is the grade. The trail has a few very steep up's which are followed by very steep down's. However, the general direction of the trail does ascend and I came out to a really neat overlook of the whole coastline, marked by a cool stone bench and a horse hitch. The trail was lined with bay laurel and smelled amazing. I did however see a whole lot of scat on the trail. My guess is either black bears and/or mountain lions, perhaps with a coyote mixed in, but I'm admittedly not great at scat identification. Nonetheless, this 2.2 mile roundtrip was short but a fun way to spend my Sunday.
Time: 25 mins up, 15 minute break, 15 minutes down.
Distance: 2.2 miles r/t
Ascent: about 1,000′ give or take
Calories burned: 800
Calories taken in: 200 (Hammer Gel)
Water consumed: .3L
Weather: 62 and cloudy
Gear used: Brooks Cascadia trail runners, Nathan trail running pack
GPS log COMING SOON


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I love catching up with old friends who are in town visiting! I first met this lovely family of three nearly four years ago at a music class. They were back in Ottawa for a wedding and I had a great time with Ms L and her grandparents at Petrie Island. When was the last time you had your children's photos taken with your parents?
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We are very sorry to announce that in light of updated Government guidance regarding the Coronavirus, we have been left with no choice but to cancel our spring event (27th-29th March).
We understand that this is very disappointing news, but we feel that the welfare of our players must be our top priority, and to go ahead against government advice, would be an unacceptable risk to both our guests health and the health of many others.
If you have booked tickets in advance, you will be fully refunded, you will receive an email from us over the next few days to confirm these details. Please contact us if you have any problems.
If you have booked a hotel room using our discount code, you will be eligible for free cancellation, please contact the hotel for this to be arranged. If you booked through another method, the hotel has promised to be flexible, and at the least they should be able to move your booking to the autumn event. If you have any issues please let us know or ask to speak to Lorna of the hotel's event team.
Shake, Battle & Roll will return!
We'll be working hard over the next six months to make our autumn event, on the 2nd – 4th October even better and we hope to see you all there, you can find the event page here:
Stay safe,
Steffan, Tom and the whole Shake Battle & Roll Team


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Making a Difference: David Seay
Restoring historic tower clocks
When David Seay was 22, a neighbor in Manhattan, Kan., showed him a collection of clocks—and Seay still remembers the sound: "It was like rain, all this ticking … I knew at that very moment that I wanted to pursue a clock business." He founded the Regulator Time Company in 1976 and was soon hired to repair an E. Howard clock above the 1906 courthouse in Riley Co., Kan. Almost immediately, other communities began chiming in for help. In the ensuing years, Seay has restored thousands of clocks nationwide, many of them large-scale tower clocks and street clocks dating to the turn of the last century.
From the 1905 steeple clocks in Topeka, Kan., to the tower clock at the 1920s mill in West Warwick, R.I., Seay's commissions involve everything from sandblasting and welding faces and hands to matching original paint colors on clock frames. The work is so intricate that he often encourages clients to set up webcams to get a closer look at the clocks' workings once restoration has been completed. And when he restores a clock that has been central to the life of a community for decades, Seay knows his work is appreciated: "People hear this clock striking for years and years and years," he says. "It's very close to their hearts."


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How to make origami tulip
It is very easy to create an origami if you follow the instructions.
Today I will show you how to make a origami tulip in a pot. You can decorate a card, stick it on a notebook or notepad or you can just do it to develop your creativity…
Prepare 3 squares of different colors: yellow or red for bud – 10*10 cm (4*4"), green for the stem – 13*13 cm (5*5") and a square for a pot – 15*15 cm (6*6").
The scheme is very simple. Fold the square as shown.
Now bend the petals, leaving a space from the edge a little less than the middle, we made 4, 5 cm (2").
Now we make petals. Fold the square in half and fold halves to the center.
and once again to the center.
Now turn down the leaves.
Combine the bud and stem.
Let's make a pot for our flower. Make the measures, as in the photo, and side cuts.
Make folds on the sides of the pot and it is ready. Now have to combine all the elements, it is better to use a little bit of glue, and voila!
I made a card with a tulip, and what will you do?


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Ms. Sinta Dwi Cestakarani obtained her law degree from University of Padjadjaran, where she graduated with cum laude predicate. While studying for her bachelor's degree, Ms. Sinta Dwi Cestakarani was active in Asian Law Student Association and Moot Court Society, where she was chosen to represent her University to participate in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court in Hong Kong.
Prior to joining Walalangi & Partners, Ms. Sinta Dwi Cestakarani worked for the biggest law firm in Indonesia. During her years of practice, Ms. Sinta Dwi Cestakarani involved in assisting domestic and foreign companies in various notable transaction and advisory work predominantly in the areas of banking and finance, merger and acquisition, mining, technology media and telecommunications (TMT) and fintech business. Due to her many great achievements in a relatively short time, she was chosen by Hukumonline as one of 11 inspiring NexGen Lawyers of 2019.
Her noteworthy projects and involvements in the preceding years are including the following transactions:
- Representing Mitsubishi Corporation in its superblock urban development project of more than USD 350 million, located in 12 Ha area of Vasanta InnoPark, Bekasi regency, West java Indonesia. As a whole, Vasanta InnoPark plans to construct 17 high-rise buildings, including apartments, commercial facilities, office buildings, and hotels and it is situated in a very strategic location for connecting to airports, ports, and industrial parks.
- Representing Toyota Tsusho Corporation in its real property and phase III residential expansion, through land acquisition and residential towers development, located in Cikarang Bekasi, with a total investment value of IDR 910,000,000,000 or approximately ¥7,142 million. This is the continuation of the successful establishment and operation of the preceding AXIA Phase I and AXIA Phase II.
- Advising Bizzy Group in its financing and internal restructuring of 9 e-commerce, logistics and distribution companies, involving acquisitions and capital reductions in various companies, including structuring of more than IDR 600 billion Mudharabah Financing to the acquirors.
- Counsel to and advising Showa Denko on the structuring and successful divestment from PT Indonesia Chemical Alumina (ICA), a company established in 2007, with a capital of USD 188,500,000 and annual production of 300,000 ton of chemical grade alumina (GCA) resulting to annual sales of US$ 200 million. The divestment resulted in PT Aneka Tambang Tbk owning 100% of ICA's shares.
- Representing lenders in USD 512,000,000 loan relating to an ammonia plant in a Sulawesi area, Indonesia, to a borrower to produce fertilizers of ammonia and other chemicals products.
- Acting for lenders in the various financing transaction of Indonesian mining companies, including working capital loans extended to a coal mining contractor company located in Jakarta in the amount of USD 55,000,000 and a coal transporting and selling company which is part of group of operation and production mining company located in Tapin, South Kalimantan in the amount of up to USD 12,000,000.
Publications and Seminar:
- Sinta Dwi Cestakarani/Anggarara Hamami/Jovico Nicolaus Honanda, Fintech 2020, The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG), Global Legal Group, 2020.
- Luky I. Walalangi/Sinta Dwi Cestakarani/Andhika Indrapraja, Data Protection 2019, Asian Legal Business (ALB) Supplements 2019.
- Sinta Dwi Cestakarani, NexGen Lawyers 2019, HukumOnline
- Sinta Dwi Cestakarani/R. Wisnu Renansyah Jenie/Femalia Indrainy Kusumowidagdo, The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Corporate Governance 2019, Global Legal Group (GLG), 2019.
- Luky I. Walalangi/Hans Adiputra Kurniawan/Sinta Dwi Cestakarani, Fintech 2019 Edition, The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG), Global Legal Group, 2019.
- Luky I. Walalangi/Miriam Andreta/Sinta Dwi Cestakarani, Indonesia, Pitfalls of Creditor Security in Indonesia, Global Banking & Financial Policy Review 2018/2019, IFLR Yearbooks, 2018/2019.


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Endless has acquired a larger stake in The Works, after buying executive chairman Anthony Solomon's stake, and is to open 30 new stores this year as part of its growth programme for 2015.
Endless, a venture capitalist company which also owns a stake in The Book People, is now a majority shareholder in The Works. Solomon has stepped down from the company after seven years in the executive chairman role.
The company said that under Solomon¹s leadership, The Works had delivered seven years¹ consecutive growth, outpacing the retail market overall and cementing its position as a family-friendly discount retailer, with sales expected to rise above £150m.
James Woolley, partner at Endless, said: "Anthony's tenure has led The Works to enjoy the most successful period in its history and has built a truly fantastic business that has outperformed our expectations every year. Working with the management team, he has been instrumental in moving The Works into the modern business it is today, enjoying unprecedented growth from its multi-channel activities and loyalty card scheme. These foundations have set a platform for continued exciting times and future growth."
Garry Wilson, managing partner at Endless, added: "Anthony has been a fantastic investment partner for us as well as a strong and inspirational leader. He leaves the business in an incredibly healthy position with exciting prospects going forward. Our partnership with him has been a particularly fruitful one for everyone connected with the business. Replacing him is going to be one hell of a job."
Solomon said he had enjoyed "every minute" of the last seven years with the business but he felt the time was right to pass the baton on to the management team who have "delighted me with their ability and unending passion."
"I would also like to thank the Endless team for their support and advice over the years," he said "They stand out as having a refreshingly straightforward approach to private equity and are not afraid to roll their sleeves up and get involved with making the tough decisions. I wish the team and Endless every success in the coming years."
As part of its growth programme for 2015, The Works will move forward with 30 new stores this year, the company said. The Works has been regularly adding to its portfolio for the past four years, since Endless owner Gary Wilson said in 2011 the company aimed to expand its stores in the UK by nearly 150 over time, bringing the number from 304 in 2011 to 450.
In its latest annual results, The Works saw a like-for-like sales increase of 7% to £141m and a 47% increase in EBITDA to £8.2m.


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The prototype of the God Arc Soldiers. Dr. Leah Claudius' first creation. It is a bizzare deformation of a being and resembles an Aragami more than a machine. It can generate a Buster Blade aura with its front feet and will actively attack nearby characters. It can fire electric spheres and lasers from its chest armor and mouth respectively, and can create electrical shockwaves by slamming its front feet on the ground.
Norn Database
God Eater 2 Rage Burst
ATK Element: Spark, Divine
Weakness: Blaze, Freeze
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Former Croatia defender Igor Stimac has been appointed India's head coach on a two-year contract, the country's football association said on Wednesday.
The 51-year-old, who was part of the Croatia team who finished third at the 1998 World Cup in France, will succeed Stephen Constantine in the role.
Stimac's biggest achievement on his coaching resume is helping Croatia qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and his last assignment was with Al-Shahania Club in Qatar.
"Igor is the right candidate to coach the Blue Tigers," All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel said in a statement.
"Indian Football is going through a transition, and I am confident his vast experience will guide us to higher echelons."
India are currently ranked 101 in the world by FIFA but broke into the top 100 last years under Constantine, who did not seek an extension after India's exit from the Asian Cup group stages earlier this year.
India has a population of 1.3 billion but the cricket-mad nation is a massive underachiever on the football field. The national side are yet to play at a World Cup.
AIFF's technical committee made an unanimous recommendation to appoint Stimac, whose first assignment with be the Kings Cup in Thailand in June.
"Indian Football would benefit immensely under Igor Stimac," AIFF general secretary Kushal Das said.
"His credentials as a coach, and experience as a player are sure to add immense value to the players, and the Indian Football ecosystem. The momentum gained needs to be sustained."


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Oh Christmas tree! This beautiful Christmas Tree makes the perfect Holiday Scene Setter Add On. Each giant Christmas Tree is over 5 feet tall and makes the perfect holiday add on to your holiday scene setters. Use Sticky Tack, Items SUP010 or SUP017 to easily attach our Holiday Scene setter to create a cozy atmosphere for your holiday season. Plastic 33 1/2" by 65".


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A new species of shark has been discovered by scientists off South Carolina. The new species has been named after the region it was found. "Carolina hammerhead", thought to reach 11 feet long and weigh approximately 400 pounds has been spotted cruising the waters around Charleston. Scientists believe however, that this species of hammerheads occur worldwide, since evidence of them has been found previously from Brazil to the Indian Ocean.
The new species was identified by extensive laboratory research. From appearance the Carolina hammerhead looks very similar to the well-known scalloped hammerhead – except for one major distinction; the Carolina hammerheads have fewer vertebrae than its shark cousins. Carolina hammerheads have 83-91 vertebrae, while scalloped hammerheads have 92 to 99 vertebrae.
The discovery of this new shark species has important conservation implications. With sharks threatened globally and scalloped hammerhead numbers falling in many areas, it is likely that Carolina hammerheads are even more endangered. This discovery shows how there is still so much to be learned about the Earth's oceans and why we must protect biodiversity before species are lost that we never even knew existed!


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Amazon. The games says its for 3-6 players, but we have played it with two and with more than 6 and it worked just fine. I think it says 6-years-old and up. We've also been playing a lot of Backgammon, which I love.
Today I bought some low-fat donuts from Holey Donuts, which I drooled over in this post. I'll let you know how they are once they arrive. They have a 40% off coupon code (HD50) that is good until Saturday night at midnight (December 5th).
I am going to a cookie exchange tomorrow. I love to cook, but I really hate baking. Cookies are the worst. I don't have the attention span or patience to wait for more than one pan to cook. Thankfully I managed to acquire the requested 7 dozen without baking a single one myself! Thanks, Karen & Terra.
We found out we have to do a week of furloughs at my day job before June 30, 2010. If we take it all at once, in theory, we can collect unemployment. I'm not sure if that would be enough to get us through the month or not. I am thinking that getting off at noon, every other Friday for the next 20 weeks sounds good. Then I'd only be missing 4 hours of pay in an 80 hour pay check, which shouldn't be missed that much. And short Fridays are always good. Has anyone else had to do furloughs? Did you collect unemployment?
Someone brought in puff popcorn covered in almond bark today. It was good but I think it made my stomach hurt. Or it could have been the extra spicy gyro with jalapeños for lunch. Now that I think about it, that seems more likely.


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If you wake up in the morning with a feeling of fatigue and back pain, then it's time to change the mattress urgently. Otherwise, you risk not only to live in constant fatigue but also to get health problems. Read about the advantages and features of sleeping products Bear and you will understand that this is exactly what you need.
The history of the brand has begun more than 25 years ago. At that time, the father of its founder Scott Palladini had a small shop selling mattresses. Thus, while still being a student of the college, he spent a lot of time in the mattress store and in its warehouse. There he learned the basics of cooperation the buyers. After several years Scott had experience in the retail sale of mattresses and understanding how to improve customer service. In 2014, he decided to expand the family business and to justify the brand of sleeping products called Bear Mattress.
The main task set by the founder of Bear Mattress was not only to improve the quality of sleep of customers but also to create affordable products. This was achieved due to the fact that the goods were sold directly from the seller to the buyer without intermediaries. Thus, product prices were below average in the market. The company paid great attention to the quality of products to ensure that customers spend money and as a result get a decent product.
For the past 5 years, the company continuously worked on improving the quality of existing products and developing new ones. Today Bear Mattress has more than 50 thousand customers who are completely satisfied with its products and recommend it to their friends.
This product is the first and original Bear Mattress. Today it is in great demand among buyers and is the best-selling product of the brand.
The mattress consists of 3 layers and cover, each of which has a differentiated effect on the body during sleep:
- Mattress cover consists of a breathable material Celliant. It ensures excellent air passing, and you will always feel fresh and cool.
- The top layer of the mattress is a Cooling Graphite-Gel Memory Foam, which perfectly removes overheating of the body and provides a pleasant coolness and comfort.
- The next layer of the mattress is Responsive Transition Foam that provides balanced support for your body during sleep and does not make undue pressure on it.
- The last layer of the mattress is a High-Density Support Foam, which guarantees the stability of the mattress and eliminates the possibility of deformation or sagging.
Combination of all the above layers of the mattress causes its following advantages:
- Provides a cooling effect throughout sleep every night thanks to the ability to collect and dissipate excessive body overheating.
- Ensures reliable support for the correct position of the back, shoulders and hips, regardless of your chosen position during sleep. Thus, in the morning you will not feel pain in our body.
- Provides optimal body temperature, suitable for comfortable sleep, thanks to the constant circulation of air through the breathable material.
- Suitable for all types of sleepers due to the optimal level of stiffness. This mattress will suit you regardless of whether you prefer to sleep on your back, stomach or sides.
- This product is environmentally friendly because it is made of natural materials. It does not contain chemical elements in its composition and has no smell. Thus, it is suitable even for children's beds.
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Bear Hybrid Mattress
This product was created with the specially developed and patented revolutionary Celliant technology. It provides an increase in the level of oxygen in the fibres of the mattress and improves the overall quality of sleep.
Bear Hybrid consists of 5 layers that perform various functions and have the following characteristics:
- Under the top quilted mattress cover is the first layer of Hypersoft Cooling-gel Foam, which provides a pleasant cooling effect every night.
- The second layer of the mattress is Premium Soft Foam, which perfectly supports your body on the mattress and quickly responds to the change of its position.
- The middle layer of the mattress is Responsive Transition Foam, which provides excellent air circulation between the layers of the mattress, thereby providing comfort during sleep every night.
- The fourth layer of the mattress Quantum Edge Coil Systems provides a reliable and stable position of the body on the mattress, even at its edges. Thanks to it you will not feel discomfort even when you move to the edge of the mattress.
- The bottom layer of the mattress is High-Density Support Foam, which provides stable fixation of the mattress on the surface and prevents its deformation.
Read more about the benefits of Bear Hybrid below:
- One of the 5 layers of the mattress is a unique foam Serene, which provides the most comfortable position of the body on the mattress by filling in every cranny of your body.
- Provides a constant cooling effect throughout sleep. This effect is achieved due to the presence of Innerspring Coils Transfer Heat, which produces much better air exchange than memory foam.
- The absolutely stable position of the mattress on the surface due to the presence of extra-strong Quantum coils.
- Provides a comfortable sleeping position on the mattress and supports the spine in the correct position throughout the sleep no matter what position you sleep.
- Ideal for all sleepers types and does not put pressure on the back, sides and stomach.
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In addition to the above products Bear company produces and sells a number of other products: bed basis and sleeping accessories. All products are made of natural materials of the highest quality. You can buy them as paying for the purchase in one payment, and in instalments from 6 to 18 months. All products are provided with trial versions and a 20-year warranty.


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The following examples showcase our work and offer examples from the UK, USA and Canada.
The following examples showcase our work and offer examples from the UK, USA and Canada.
Young Adults Sensory Room, BournemouthPeter Tidmarsh 2016-01-15T16:30:55+00:00
All the floor padding in this room is removable allowing wheelchair access to the equipment.
High School Sensory Room, OntarioPeter Tidmarsh 2016-04-29T19:01:20+00:00
Making Sensory Spaces safe is as important as making them age appropriate.
Adult Sensory Room, LeicesterPeter Tidmarsh 2016-01-15T16:36:13+00:00
Detail of some boxed-in wall padding to hide a number of pipes.
UV Sensory Room at Residential FacilityKaren Pool 2016-04-25T20:40:07+00:00
Some soft play equipment at a day centre in BristolPeter Tidmarsh 2016-01-15T16:39:01+00:00
The client wanted this large room split into a Sensory Room and a Softplay room for children. We constructed a low internal wall to separate the areas while retaining good visibility of the space.
Sensory Room for Children with Low VisionKaren Pool 2014-10-14T15:37:21+00:00
Soft Play Sensory RoomPeter Tidmarsh 2016-01-15T16:22:31+00:00
This day centre had a number of curved walls to pad, (always a challenge).
Sensory Integration BeamPeter Tidmarsh 2016-01-15T16:34:40+00:00
This beam was installed in a large room measuring 5.5m across. The beam is 3m high. The ceiling itself is 5m high.
The house is grade 1 listed and the ceiling is ornate. The client did not want to spoil it in any way.
Light Sensory Room in DroitwichPeter Tidmarsh 2016-01-15T16:27:25+00:00
The Sensory Room was designed to cater for young Adults of all abilities. The Client installed both a "light" room and a "dark" room, and the rooms are used both to calm and to stimulate.


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Try different styles of yoga in a fun, inclusive and relaxing environment at two of Hobart's most beautiful locations. These weekly sessions are suitable for all abilities and ages. Bring a mat (or towel) and a drink bottle, and wear comfortable, stretchy clothes. Sessions before Christmas are located at St David's Park. Sessions in New Year are located at the Hobart Town Hall. Remember to register, and arrive 15 minutes before the class starts.
You can register for Healthy Hobart in any of the following ways:
16 Elizabeth Street Hobart
Mon–Fri, 8.15 am – 5.15 pm
03 6238 2711
Town Hall, Macquarie Street Hobart
GPO Box 503
Hobart Tasmania 7001
The City of Hobart acknowledges the Tasmanian Aboriginal People as the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of lutruwita, Tasmania. We pay our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to their Elders past, present and emerging.


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|Williamor A. Magbanua and Malu Cadelina-Manar/MindaNews
|Tuesday, 11 November 2008 06:42
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st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } KIDAPAWAN CITY (MindaNews/10 Nov) — Rescuers recovered the bodies of two teenagers who were swept by floodwaters Sunday afternoon while taking photographs beside the Saguing River here.
st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } The city search and rescue team found the two cadavers in Barangay Libertad, Makilala, Cotabato, seven kilometers away from this city.
Police identified the victims as Precion Taeza and Janely Antipuesto, both students of Saint Mary's Academy here.
The victims sustained wounds in the head and other parts of the body when retrieved near the riverbank of Libertad River.
The body of another victim, Krisdan May Dela Cruz, 15, was found today, around 9 am, in Barangay Kalunasan, M'lang, a town next to Makilala.
A team from the Cotabato Electric Cooperative led the search and retrieval operations, according to Marlon Ceballos, head of the 505 Search and Rescue Operations Group in the city.
Dela Cruz's father, who works at the Cotelco, led the retrieval operations, Ceballos said.
On Sunday afternoon, a group of nine students went to the Landmark River Park to take photographs and celebrated the first anniversary of their friendship when a flashflood occurred.
The students all fell into the floodwaters, but six of them were rescued by Landmark employees and some visitors.
"We were there to celebrate. We didn't expect it would end this way," said Charisse Jane Franco, one of the survivors, in a radio interview.
Franco also swam the Saguing River and was swept by the raging waters. But a still unidentified man saved her.
"The guy saved my life. I am so grateful to him. I wish I could thank him. But until now, I have no idea who that guy is," she said, adding they already decided to leave the place when one of her classmates again invited them to take a dip.
She said they did not expect the waters at the Saguing River would reach as high as five to six feet because it did not rain.
But Ceballos, in a radio interview, explained the Saguing River serves as a catch basin of many upstream rivers from Makilala and M'lang towns. Early that day, there was heavy downpour upstream.
"At 3 p.m., the waters from the upper portion started to flow downstream. And around 5 p.m., the waters were already high at the Saguing River," he said.
The landmark is owned and operated by the city government as part of its local tourism promotion.
The Saguing River would usually overflow during heavy downpour.
Landmark River Park, a favorite hangout of many students during weekends, is located along the boundary between Kidapawan and Makilala.
Mayor Rodolfo Gantuangco has not issued a statement regarding the incident, although he called for a meeting in response to the incident.
The mayor has ordered the setting up of early warning signs at the riverside.
Ceballos has also suggested that the city government organize a response alert team composed of trained swimmers and rescuers. (Williamor A. Magbanua and Malu Cadelina Manar/MindaNews)
My Take:
The City government must learn a lesson or two from this sad event.
They must have a warning device there (such as bulletin boards and intercom-like device where a voice will repeatedly announce the warning) informing tourists, visitors and all, of a heavy downpour upstream that may cause considerable rise in the river's water level.


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For this teardown, we were joined by long-time Fictiv partners Harald Quintus-Bosz, CTO at Cooper Perkins, and Ann Torres, VP of Engineering and Operations at Cooper Perkins. Both Harald and Ann provided us with lots of insight into the design and manufacturing processes behind the Dyson Cool bladeless fan.
The Dyson Cool uses the Coanda effect, or an air inducement and entrainment, to create an air flow that is smoother than traditional bladed fans. While costing approximately $299, the retail price for this fan technology is approximately ten times the price of a typical fan. The reasons for the price difference can partially be seen in the details of the teardown, where clever design, high quality parts, and intricate molds are seen everywhere in the assembly.
Here are the features of interest we're drilling into for this teardown:
1. Fan Outer Housing - an extremely complex injection molded part that delivers polished and reveal-free surfaces on the outside, with numerous functional features on the inside
2. Air Flow Design - at the center of the air flow path is the impeller, which is designed for maximum performance and quiet operation
3. Design for Assembly - cleverly designed features were implemented to ensure ease of assembly and a clean exterior with no exposed hardware
4. Cost Analysis - the cost of goods is far more than the typical fan, so we're going to dig into what factors may have contributed to the price point for Dyson. To go deeper on this subject, Cooper Perkins CTO Harald Quintus-Bosz will host a webinar on Designing for Scale on Friday, October 19th, based on a course he teaches at MIT. To learn more and register, visit the webinar page.
Tearing down the Dyson Cool illuminated just how much engineering has gone into designing this "magical" fan. While the fan is sleek and elegant from its exterior, it houses several intricately designed parts that work together to create a constant cool breeze.
With a number of complicated parts, from the fan housing to the impeller, the production of the fan's parts calls for advanced plastic injection molding processes. In addition, this product was designed with the intention of an easy assembly process, resulting in several clever mechanisms.
What really sets this fan apart is the technology behind this "bladeless" fan. Dyson engineers have applied the fundamental laws of inducement and entrainment to develop a technology that is both simple and brilliant.
If you're interested in learning more about how to design products with cost in mind, using the Dyson fan as a case study, be sure to register for our upcoming webinar on Designing for Scale with Cooper Perkins CTO Harald Quintus-Bosz!
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Tips on Renting A Photo Booth
A photo booth is an excellent addition to your party. If you are hosting a party, rent a photo booth from A Flying Camera San Francisco . It will be a place where your guest will meet and interact with each hire. Hiring a photo booth provides a common place where everyone in the party can meet.
A good photo booth also comes with charging systems to charge phones and even printers to print photos. When it comes to renting a photo booth, it is essential to know the features that you need. Here are tips on renting a photo booth:
Printing Station
A good photo booth should come with a photo printing station. Apart from storing digital photos, some people want to get a physical copy of the photo. …