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A great English philosopher once said 'Life is about discovering our passion, only then can we find a way to make that passion profitable' A great guide to pursuing happiness but everything is up to interpretation. What I did manage to do however was combine my passion for travel with a passion (borderline obsession) of motorcycles and spend money doing it. But hey, another great inspiration Chris Guillebeau who just finished visiting every country in the world by his 35th birthday also says 'If you have air miles, or money, or the most valuable asset of all -- time -- put it to good use. Spend it!' and that's exactly what happened. Motorcycling around Vietnam / the world has been a dream of mine ever since I bought my first motorcycle at sixteen years old. It may not be the most challenging or heroic adventure I've ever done but it was definitely one of the coolest things I've ever accomplished. Never the less it was a dream of mine that started out like any other, a crazy idea that grew into something possible. 3 months, 3 accidents, 3500 kilometres later, here I am writing about a journey once only dreamt, now accomplished.
Before beginning to explain the adventures and obstacles overcome in the past few months there are a few things readers need to know about Vietnam and especially motorcycles in Vietnam. First of all there are no rules or laws. Red lights are decoration only. Yellow lines are for seeing how many times you can cross them. Driving on the designated side of the road is for the suckers getting home later than you. Driving is a massive game of mechanical frogger. The only rule being the bigger car wins. Bicycles yield to motorbikes, motorbikes yield to cars, cars yield to trucks, and for the love of god everything yields to the kamikaze bus drivers. Incredibly though it all seems to work, the tangle of cars, bikes, motorbikes, donkey driven karts, buses, trucks, and trains weave into a massive brawl of methodical madness. It defies all logic and physics but it simply works. As if driving isn't dangerous enough on its own, despite the 100,000 motorcycle deaths annually, my driver's license is void in Vietnam. It's illegal for me to drive a motorcycle because I don't hold a Vietnamese license 'which are nearly impossible to acquire'. Not only can I be arrested, thrown in jail, and have my motorbike confiscated, doing something illegal also means that in the case of an accident my health insurance is void. So I'm in a third world country, participating in the most dangerous and fatal means of transportation, doing it illegally, and doing it with no insurance. If I were to hit my head the bandages will only wrap my head as far as my wallet will allow. Where do we draw the line between crazy and stupidity? In Vietnam, is the reward worth the risk?
Meeting my brother was huge incentive to get over to Vietnam and despite the fact we fight like cats and dogs and generally despise each others presence, I love that guy to death. It's always a great feeling reuniting with a family member and my dear brother sacrifices a month of his life and responsibilities once a year to meet me in some exotic country to tear up the turf on dirt bikes. Privileged lifestyle I admit but I spend enough time living in the jungle, sleeping in the dirt, and starving myself to death so I can treat myself once in a while to something luxurious. Being both more than experienced capable motorcyclists mixed with older brother competition, this meant many more self-inflicted near death instances occurred than required. Despite the dangers and consequences if a bad accident did happen, we still drove our little motorbikes at top speed around mountain top roads as if it was the Vietnam Moto GP Championship tempting fate around every corner and spitting in the face of danger while the cocky invincible young man exposed himself. As the saying goes, if you play with fire, you will get burnt and burnt I got.
At first sight in the mayhem of Vietnam's capital city Hanoi, it seems impossible not to get in an accident. In fact, it seems impossible to even cross the street as motorbikes wiz from left and right, some of them blaring their horn at you to move while they bust it down the sidewalk to avoid a slow labor driven rubbish kart being handled by an old crippled woman. Nobody stops to help, nobody slows down to make her life easier, the horn is held on until the opposite side of the red light is reached. This certainly isn't Kansas anymore and if I want to survive I must adapt. Close your eyes and step into the street. It takes the same amount of confidence to step off a bridge while bungee jumping. You're going to be alright, in theory, but everything our lives have taught us up to this moment tell us not to do it. Close your eyes and walk as the horns blare loudly into both side of your face, flashes of light illuminate the dull pink of the backside of the eyelid. The smell of petrol, boiled bone marrow and rotting fish waft into your nose with every gust of air that's broken from the motorcycle zooming past you, so close you can feel their loose clothing brushing against your own. Be confident and be predictable. Never stop and don't run. You will be safe. This is how to cross a street in Vietnam, if you can cross a Vietnamese street, you can drive to every corner of the country if you want, and I did.
After nearly three weeks of driving like a maniac on these suicidal roads it was only a matter of time until the fire burnt the hand playing with the flames. In only three weeks I had seen it all, trucks upside down on a mountainsides, blood stained pavement surrounded by angry bystanders, scooters lying helpless on their sides at the end of long path of fresh scars in the pavement. Avoiding head on collisions, nearly losing control on hairpin dirt roads, it all seemed too surreal and never dampened my need for speed and competitive spirit towards my brother. We had already had an incredible day descending from the tallest mountain in Indo-China when we came across the mightiest traffic jam I have ever seen. Tractor trailers took up both sides of the road for a total of 10 kilometres. Most drivers had already abandoned their vehicles and were cooking dinner and setting up camp for the night as the traffic jam was only getting worse by the minute. It could be hours or even days before this mess would be sorted out and my brother and I only had two hours of sunlight to make it the extra 60 km into town. No explanation needed as my brother saw me click the GoPro Camera stuck on the side of my helmet to record, it was on. First one to the other side wins and the looser suffers a night of shame and harassment for being a pussy. Vietnamese body's dove to the ground and screamed in horror as they have never in their lives seen a white man on a motorbike drive with such uncontrollable insanity (go pro footage to prove this). I was in the gutter, in between buses and trucks; scratching paint from fenders, forgot the brakes hold on the horn. I drove like my life depended on it and I'm glad I did because I beat my brother to the other side and I would never be able to live with the embarrassment of losing to him.The day was wearing on, I had hardly a thing to eat all day, and I was suffering from Asia tummy and a stomach ulcer causing the worst stomach cramps I've ever had. I was eager to find a bed before the night was upon us as driving in the night is immediate suicide on these roads. My brother took my eagerness and concern as a good time to start fiddling with rhetorical nuts and bolts on his motorbike at the mechanic shop across the street. In my delusional tired frustration I had no more patients as my head throbbed with pain and pleaded for a pillow. Anger grew inside of me. I hadn't felt like this in years, I had forgotten what anger felt like and it felt like a poison infecting my judgment and skewing any rational thought. The anger took control of my body and a rage I've only felt a few times in my life woke from its awful sleep to control me. I left my brother behind as I rode off alone into the darkening hour of the evening. I rode full throttle in top gear, passing buses and trucks on blind corners not thinking of anything but the hatred inside my head. I was so delusional and mad I couldn't concentrate on a thing I was doing and drove blindly into the night. As I came around one sharp corner I noticed that an entire dump truck load of dirt had been dropped on the road in the opposing lane. Nothing too ordinary in Vietnam but then again, it was Vietnam after all and for that split second I forgot I wasn't in a civilized country anymore, I was on a collision course to disaster. A black sedan was approaching the mound of dirt on his side of the road at an equally fast speed. In my blind rage Vietnamese rules were forgotten as the car swerved directly into my lane to avoid the pile of dirt and set a collision course with me. I swerved hard and hit the muddy shoulder of the road giving me one a meter birth between the guard rail and the kamikaze sedan. I hit the soft muddy shoulder at 90km/h, landing me in a deep slippery rut. Riding a rut on a motorbike is like riding a bull in a paddock, do your best to hold on but you're at the mercy of the beast. I did my best to hang on and managed to slow down a little bit before I hit a rut I couldn't fight, bucked from my seat, I've felt this before, all was black and quiet.
The time following this accident has been some of the scariest moments of my life. I remember small segments of waking up and not being able to move my body, when I realized I could move my arms, I checked my legs, one of which was pinned under my bike. I pushed myself free and someone was helping me off the ground. I felt fine and everything seemed to be okay but it was only shock and adrenaline setting in. My brother caught up to me and realized I had just been in an accident. He sat me down on set of steps and asked me what happened, I began to explaining the accident but strange enough I couldn't remember. I felt my memory fading away and looking up into my brother's eyes like an infant who's just been slapped and doesn't understand why. I tried to remember why my head hurt but I couldn't. I didn't know where I was or why I was there. I recognized my brother and held his hand and knew I was in trouble 'whatever happens in the next little while, I want you to help me' I've been in a coma and had concussions before and what I was experiencing was the beginning of a familiar nightmare. I looked down at my body and my arms and legs were covered in blood, the entire right side of my body was streak of mud. Even the shock and adrenaline running through my body wasn't enough to subdue the panic rising in my chest. There I was at least 2 hours from a basic hospital, at night, with no health insurance. If I had a concussion my brain was already starting to swell and treatment would be limited and very basic granted I would even be able to make it there. Luckily enough the shitty little army helmet I had stopped enough of the impact and as my heart rate slowed, my memory returned. The line between crazy and stupid had been crossed. The decision was made to return to Hanoi and buy real helmets that would actually make a difference in the next accident.
Other incidences include the time I was t-boned by a young guy on scooter in the middle of the street. He landed pretty hard breaking his cell phone and leaving a wrist to elbow bloody road rash along his arm. He had been driving down the wrong side of the road at high speeds talking on a cell phone with no helmet when he hit me but because its Vietnam and I'm a white guy without a license, it was my fault for simply being there. Doing what's morally wrong but practically right, I shifted into gear and took off before the angry mob that was circulating got ahold of me or worse, for the police to show up. Police are uneducated and under paid so it's not surprise to the amount of corruption and bribes that need to be paid. Most of them have orders from their superiors not to bother tourists and that's got me through over two dozen road blocks without needing to provide documents until the time I tried to drive across a bridge for cars only. Both my brother and I were pulled over by policemen yielding batons clearly cocked back to use them. Honest mistake we tried to turn around and retreat but one insistent officer reached his hand over and turned off both of our bikes instructing us to follow him to his superior where bribes were certainly going to be paid. Playing stupid we pretended to abide to his request before giving him a good baton distances buffer and ride away in a third world getaway.
Strangely it all added to the adventure and daring circumstances, all until I was the first one to come across a head on collision between a truck and a motorcycle. (read about that bellow – Vietnamese death certificate) I love Asia and I love motorcycles and both need to be respected. I might not have any tattoos on my skin but beneath the surface are scars and memories reminding me of how lucky I am to be alive and how fortunate I am to be wealthy and educated enough to drive motorcycles all around the world. I'll continue riding for the rest of my life but I feel like it's time to count my blessing and get back to something less suicidal and reunite with the people in my life who inspire me to live beyond the boundaries and pursue my dreams.
Discover your passion, pursue happiness, and start living your dreams.


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text: Hello all. I have an iBook G4 and a 1TB WD external firewire 400/ usb 2.0/ eSATA HDD that I have partitioned with OS X Tiger and OS X Leopard on separate partitions. When I connect it via firewire and start up the computer while also pressing ALT, it does not recognize the external drive and therefore does not allow me to boot from it. Is there a common problem that would cause this? I did use Carbon Copy Cloner to do the cloning of my system and was sure to partition the drive in Disk Utility with the Apple Partition Map setting. Thanks in advance for any help.


text: Over the past couple of weeks The CW has released character tarot cards for "The Originals." Today they released one for Hayley. Check out hers and all of the cards released so far. Can't wait to see the others for all the characters on the show. So far we have Sophie, Cami, and Jane-anne. Which only leaves Klaus, Elijah, Marcel and Rebekah.


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Things with me have been a roller coaster... And not necessarily all a good one!
My Maid of Honor/Cousin/Practically Sister/Bestie and my Ex-Roommate/Husband's Bestie/BrothaFromAnothaMotha/Best Man got married about 3 weeks ago. It was such a fun time and it was beautiful and wonderful and I could not be happier that they found each other. They both deserve so much happiness and goodness in their lives and I think they found it in each other.
That being said, there was drama stirred up. The short of it is that my Mother decided to give her opinion away without being asked for it, and it was a rude/mean/uncalled for opinion at that. Luckily, those on the receptive end of this opinion knew how much of a
I, on the other hand, also dealt with her shit, and adding the stunt she pulled with that other person, well... I went into a Hulk-like rage. It had me fuming and writing what was going to be the most epic and mean tell-off in the history of tell-offs. But, my husband calmed me down and reminded me that this is the game she plays. She manipulates and baits me and waits for me to fall into her trap. Well not this time. Instead, I enjoyed a nice weekend away from her, away from the sadness and hurt I felt, away from the shame of knowing just how selfish and mean she really is and away from the fact that she does not really care for me. If she did, she would not manipulate and hurt me the way that she did and has for years.
When I got back from the Wedding Weekend, I decided it was time to finally separate with love. As in, I cannot access my love for her any longer. I will always love her to a degree as she is the woman who brought me into this world, but I can no longer be the friend she wants or thinks she needs because it is emotionally and psychologically toxic for me. So, I started writing letters. They were very angry letters, filled with the CAPS LOCK and hurtful words and even a few death wishes. But of course I did not send these to her. These are therapeutic, and are for my eyes only.
I am still writing letters when I feel a rise of emotion, because I cannot break up with her while I'm angry. It means she's won. No, I need to break up with her when I'm calm and at peace with myself. It's only when I'm in my happy place can I reserve the emotions that will undoubtedly play out when I tell her that I want to limit my contact with her for a while until she can learn to stand on her own two feet instead of digging her heels into my back while she stands on me.
I was in the angry place for a long time. I only recently moved through the rest of the 5 stages of grief and into the acceptance stage. At this point, I have still limited my contact with her. Mostly it is because I want to confront her face to face. I don't want it to be via email, phone, or text, because she can gain the high ground if I'm not in front of her. I am still not quite sure what I want to say, but I think it's best for now if I just limit my contact with her. A phone call once a month, and she can stay my friend on Facebook... or a phone call once a week and I will no longer be her friend on Facebook. I think those will be the choices I give to her. But I don't want to see her right now, and I don't think I will want to for a long time. I am still hurt. I don't think she will ever understand just how little she made me feel and how ashamed I was to my friends. My heart aches for my mother to be just a mother to me, but she has a stranglehold on my life like I can never be 100% happy without her, but I have never even been 75% happy with her.
I'm sorry I ranted. Even talking with John and my M.I.L, I still feel like I am carrying a truckload of emotion on my shoulders. I'm looking into getting a therapist, someone who can help me be objective and listen without judgement and help me to figure out what the hell to do. I just can't really commit to a set day/time session, and I haven't found someone I can make varying sessions with yet.
Anyway, moving on.
I have been back on the wagon and hitting it hard with my eating habits and exercise. I have logged everything through LoseIt that has gone into my mouth since Monday, July 27th and have been to the gym all but 3 days since then as well. My FitBit died and it took me about a week to replace it, so my steps are alittle low, but that has been fixed now and I am back to counting my steps as well.
I have created a little spreadsheet for the next 5 weeks to help me work out more than just my gossip-mouth on the treadmill. I took an idea from Pinterest to rotate what I work out. Notice I have cardio every day but Saturday, because it is healthy to keep up, even if it's a 30 minute walk. And my cardio will vary from day to day... it may be the bike, it may be the elliptical, it may be zumba... Who knows?! (Well, I do, as I have planned out my workouts for the next week).
I have also added some targeted zones I want to work out. Core will be alot of planks and yoga, to help gain a sense of balance. Arms, legs, abs, will all have focuses within their groups. I may focus on obliques one session and my back another (in the abs category). I may only work my shoulders and triceps as opposed to my chest and biceps. The circuit is all about an overall balance of working my whole body, and of course my favorite category, "Dat Booty". lol. I couldn't help it. I want a nice, plump butt. I love how they look on people, and I want one damnit!
I added one day of rest each week as well, to ensure I'm giving my muscles time to recover. On the days I do one category more than once (like three days of arms in a row Sun-Tues), I am planning on focusing on lower weight but higher reps, to make sure I don't overload my muscles. I will also rotate the focus on the specific muscle groups, so I don't do any damage. I am finding most of my workouts through Pinterest, and keeping them simple with the use of hand barbells, kettlebells, and a stability ball.


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Body Beast ... P90X ... Focus T25
I'm doing the 3 workouts in exchange. As a kind of hybrid. What do you think?
Did insanity last year.....just mental 😉. Taken 6 months slob time now doing T25 to get back, also grabbing some of these other workouts on here..... Loving it
Not tried that one but may do some time later..... Good luck 👏
Hello guys. How are u? I'm new here. I love to see you all guys here and goodluck.


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New Iranian Nuclear TalksWritten by Stephen Lendman Subject: Iran
by Stephen Lendman
On October 15, new P5 + 1 talks began. Five permanent Security Council members plus Germany are meeting in Geneva with Iran.
Previous rounds failed. Will this time be different? Israel wants no letup in sanctions. It wants lots more besides. More on that below.
AIPAC lobbies intensively for whatever Israel wants. It exerts enormous influence in Washington.
An October 14, State Department briefing said the following:
"We are encouraged that President Rouhani has received a mandate from the Iranian people to pursue a more moderate course."
"We are also encouraged that President Rouhani recently reiterated that Iran will never develop a nuclear weapon."
Obama "believes we should test those assertions, which is part of what we'll be doing over the coming days."
"Foreign Minister Zarif has said he is coming with a detailed proposal that elaborates on the thoughtful presentation he made to the P5+1 foreign ministers in New York, and we are ready to hear it, to listen to it, and to go to work, if it is substantive and concrete."
"At the same time, we go into these meetings clear-eyed. No one is naive about the challenges we face in pursuing this diplomatic path."
"(W)e seek an agreement that ultimately resolves all of the international community's concerns about Iran's nuclear program."
"(W)hile we negotiate we will keep up the economic pressure on Iran."
"(W)e are going to make judgments based on the actions of the Iranian Government."
"We are prepared to do what it takes to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon."
Fact check
Iran threatens no one. It's nuclear program is peaceful. Annual US intelligence reports say so.
It's nuclear program is the most heavily monitored one globally. No evidence suggests a military component.
None shows non-compliance with Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty provisions.
In New York, Iranian President Hassan Rohani said the following:
"Iran's nuclear program (and) that of all other countries must pursue exclusively peaceful purposes."
"I declare here, openly and unambiguously, that, notwithstanding the positions of others, this has been, and will always be, the objective of the Islamic Republic of Iran."
"Nuclear weapon and other weapons of mass destruction have no place in Iran's security and defense doctrine, and contradict our fundamental religious and ethical convictions."
"Our national interests make it imperative that we remove any and all reasonable concerns about Iran's peaceful nuclear program."
"Every nation is entitled to pursue peaceful nuclear development. No country of combination thereof has the right to deny them."
Iran's "prepared to engage immediately in time-bound and result-oriented talks to build mutual confidence and removal of mutual uncertainties with full transparency."
"Iran seeks constructive engagement with other countries based on mutual respect and common interest, and within the same framework does not seek to increase tensions with the United States" or any other country.
Earlier Rohani said Iran won't abandon its peaceful nuclear program. He "dismisse(d) nuclear suspension as impossible."
It'll continue legitimately on his watch. On June 17, he said:
"The era of suspension is gone, and now we are in such special conditions that I do believe we have abundant ways to build (each other's) confidence."
"In 2005, we came to a final agreement in talks with (French President) Mr. Jacque Chirac on how to build international confidence in Iran's enrichment activities and this agreement could be the final solution."
"The Germans acquiesced in the agreement, but Britain, under the US pressure, refrained from cooperation and the job was left unfinished."
The problem with Iran's nuclear program is America, not Tehran. Obama threatens world peace. He's more belligerent than Bush.
Iran wants normalized relations. It wants lawless sanctions removed. It won't be easy achieving either goal. They've been denied for nearly 35 years. Washington and Israel bear full responsibility.
At issue is their longstanding hardline policy. Both countries want regime change. Israel wants a regional rival removed.
Washington wants pro-Western puppet governance replacing sovereign Iranian independence.
Iran's nuclear program is red herring cover for what both countries want. If it didn't exist, another pretext would be found.
Will this negotiating round be different from previous ones? Iran can't prove a negative. Washington has all the proving to do.
Its longstanding intentions are pernicious. They're malevolent. Until Rohani's June election, extreme hostility persisted. Thereafter, rhetoric alone softened.
Whether policy changes follow remains to be seen. Changing Washington's behavior seems doubtful. Another imperial trophy is sought.
America wants unchallenged regional dominance. Hardline options are employed to achieve it. Belligerence may be delayed. It's not off the table.
Obama currently wages multiple direct and proxy wars. Americans want them ended. They deplore new ones.
They've made their feelings well known. They got Congress to balk at attacking Syria. War very much remains an option. It's delayed. It's not deterred.
Longstanding US regional policy remains firm. Tactics and timing alone changed. Goals are unchanged.
Iran's justifiably wary about what's coming. Ahead of Geneva talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said:
"Our basis in the negotiations is not giving and taking concessions." He seeks a win-win solution. He wants what may be impossible to achieve.
Specific proposals will be presented. According to an unnamed source, they're rational and pragmatic. Without elaboration, Zarif said:
"I will put forward a new plan to resolve the dispute over Iran's nuclear activities during the next round of talks with the Group 5+1."
He heads Iran's delegation. Talks will continue through Wednesday. Based on progress, extending them may follow.
Accompanying Zarif are:
• Deputy Foreign Minister for European and American Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi;
• Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi;
• Foreign Ministry Director-General for the Economic and Specialized International Affairs Hamid Ba'eedinejad;
• Foreign Ministry Legal Advisor Davoud Mohammadnia; and
• Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) representative Davoud Mohammadnia.
Iran wants goal-oriented talks. On Sunday, Zarif said:
"We will try to achieve results in the negotiations as soon as possible and we will not allow negotiations to turn into a goal itself."
He'll present Iran's proposed framework. His colleagues will conduct negotiations. If necessary, he'll join them. He remains hopeful, saying:
"If the other side shows good will, we will possibly need another meeting at the level of ministers to agree on the details and start of their implementation."
Iran's challenge is formidable. Its previous responsible proposals were rebuffed. Congressional hardliners remain firm.
Ten Republican and Democrat lawmakers urged Obama to stiffen sanctions. They want all nuclear enrichment halted. They want that and more.
Foreign Relations Committee chairman Senator Robert Menendez (D. NJ) said:
"Iran's first confidence-building action should be immediate suspension of all enrichment activity."
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton heads P5 + 1 delegates. Under Secretary of State Wendy Sherman heads US negotiators.
She's been extremely hostile to Iran so far. She's noncommittal on what Washington will propose or accept.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister/chief negotiator Sergei Ryabkov expressed hope, saying:
"We are encouraged by what we have heard from the Iranians - of course not without problems."
"But as far as I understand, their foreign minister and the team really are of a mood to try to begin for some progress."
"We keep our fingers crossed," he added. "We will work for it."
On Monday, Israel convened a special security cabinet meeting. It did so ahead of Tuesday's P5 + 1 talks.
It released a statement saying:
"Today, another round of negotiations between the P5+1 and Iran will begin in Geneva."
"These negotiations begin at a time when the Iranian regime is under great pressure because of the sanctions and is desperately trying to have them removed."
"Sanctions must not be eased when they are so close to achieving their intended purpose."
This is an "opportune moment" to resolve things.
"However, this opportunity can be realized only if the international community continues to put pressure on Iran and does not ease the sanctions prematurely."
"It would be an historic mistake not to take full advantage of the sanctions, by making concessions before ensuring the dismantling of Iran's nuclear weapons program."
Israel remains hardline. It's nuclear armed and dangerous. It refuses to discuss its longstanding capability. It maintains a formidable arsenal. Its missiles can strike long range.
It wants all Iranian nuclear enrichment ceased. It wants existing stockpiles eliminated internally.
It wants heavily protected underground facilities dismantled. It wants heavy water Arak reactor construction halted.
Its demands are over-the-top. Netanyahu continues to lie, saying:
"Iran is developing intercontinental missiles that can hold nuclear warheads; they can reach anywhere in the Middle East, Europe, the US and other parts of the world."
Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein accused Rohani of "prepar(ing) a honey trap."
Shimon Peres warned that "a nuclear Iran is a danger to the whole world and destabilizes the region."
Israel is the sole Middle East power holding that distinction. It bears repeating. Iran threatens no one.
It's nuclear program is peaceful. No evidence suggests otherwise. Washington, other Western states and Israel know it. Their hollow accusations claim otherwise.
They persist. They're unrelenting. Breakthrough hopes this time may again fail.
America and Israel remain the region's only threats. Iran's between a rock and hard place. Don't expect its best efforts to change things.
A Final Comment
On October 15, Reuters headlined "Iran presents PowerPoint proposal at Geneva nuclear talks: EU."
Ashton's spokesman Michael Mann gave no details. He said there's a sense of "cautious optimism."
Iran's proposal is titled "Closing an unnecessary crisis, opening new horizons."
According to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:
"The six world powers were surprised by the seriousness of our proposal. We agreed not to share details of it with the press."
An unnamed senior US official said "(n)o one should expect a breakthrough overnight." What follows depends on "what Iran puts on the table."
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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2017 Dodge Durango R/TPosted on February 2nd, 2017
Seating for seven and a HEMI to go
By Nina Russin
Who says family cars are boring? The 2017 Dodge Durango seven-passenger SUV is anything but, especially when equipped with the optional 5.7-liter hemi engine. The engine comes standard on the sporty R/T, priced from $42,095 excluding destination. Other standard features include 20-inch rims, heavy-duty brakes, trailer sway dampening and a 3.09 rear axle.
An eight-speed automatic transmission extends fuel economy with large overdrive gears for the highway. Average fuel economy according to the EPA is 17 miles-per-gallon. The rear-wheel drive truck tested tows up to 7400 pounds.
On the inside, the Durango gets heated and ventilated front seats, an 8.4-inch touchscreen, Uconnect infotainment, power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, tri-zone climate control, satellite radio, remote start and real-time traffic updates.
Options on the test car include a technology group that adds blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, front collision warning and adaptive cruise control that works to a full stop. Other options include a rear DVD entertainment system, second-row fold-and-tumble captain's chairs, a power sunroof and third-row mini floor console. Final MSRP is $49,670.
Test drive in Southern Arizona
Over the past week I drove the Durango around Phoenix, Arizona's east valley, through sections of the Gila River Indian Community skirting the San Tan Mountains and along the Bush Highway on the western edge of the Superstitions. The test drive included rush-hour traffic at the height of Arizona's tourist season, rural two-lane roads, high-speed interstates and some elevation gain.
What I love about the Durango is its driver focus. Despite being a full-size SUV with three rows of seating, the Durango knows how to get up and go and thanks to its dual exhausts, make a little noise in the process. The guys at Dodge have figured out that having a family doesn't mean jumping the shark.
The hemi engine develops 390 pound-feet of peak torque at mid throttle, for exceptionally good acceleration off the line and in the 20-to-50 mile-per-hour range drivers use merging into highway traffic. The eight-speed automatic transmission progresses smoothly through the gears with no hunting under normal driving conditions.
A standard rearview camera eliminates blind spots around the car's rear pillars and under the back glass: an important feature for parents whose kids might run behind the vehicle in the driveway.
Blind spot monitoring illuminates LED signals in the side mirrors when vehicles in adjacent lanes pass through the driver's blind spots. It's a bit overly sensitive when the driver stops at a traffic light with multiple turn lanes, but other than that, works well. The lane departure assist system is one of the better units I've experienced, gently guiding the vehicle back toward center without any shaking, chiming or jostling.
The electric power steering system provides ample assist at low speeds for maneuverability with a pleasantly heavy feel at speed. On-center response is a bit soft, but the driver by no means feels disconnected from the wheels.
A four-wheel independent suspension with stabilizer bars on both axles does a nice job of soaking up bumps in the road without feeling mushy. When I pushed the car in a cloverleaf exit ramp, the chassis stayed flat and in control. Ventilated disc brakes stop the Durango in firm, linear fashion.
Daytime running lamps make the vehicle more visible to other drivers on canyon roads with limited sight lines and in low light situations. At night, high intensity discharge headlamps project long beams of light that are close to daylight, illuminating the path better than traditional halogen.
Engineers did an excellent job of minimizing noise intrusion to the interior, so occupants in all three rows can enjoy the car's Beats premium audio system.
Upscale interior
It's hard not to fall in love with the Durango's red leather perforated front seats. Since I'm narrower than most of the population I tend to slide back and forth between the side bolsters, but the seats offered adequate lower back support, thanks to an adjustable lumbar.
A rotary dial on the center console controls the transmission, saving space as compared to a traditional shift lever. The tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel enables smaller drivers to maintain a clear forward view and safe distance from the front airbag. Formula-style shift paddles allow the driver to manually select gears for more aggressive performance.
Automatic windshield wipers are a nice add-in on days when the rain falls intermittently, as it did several times during the test drive.
Folding third-row seats flat makes the Durango bicycle friendly. A power liftgate makes it easier to load large items in back. Those who want to add an exterior bike rack should consider a hitch mount, since the R/T model doesn't come with roof rails.
Standard safety
The Dodge Durango comes with seven airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control, traction control and tire pressure monitoring.
Dodge builds the Durango at its Detroit, Michigan assembly plant.
Like: A stylish, powerful sport-utility vehicle with seating for up to seven passengers and plenty of power for climbing in the mountains or towing a large trailer.
Dislike: Roof rails with cross bars are not available on the R/T.
Quick facts:
Make: Dodge
Model: Durango R/T RWD
Year: 2017
Base price: $42,095
As tested: $49,670
Horsepower: 360 HP @ 5150 rpm
Torque: 390 lbs.-ft. @ 4250 rpm
Zero-to-sixty: N/A
Antilock brakes: Standard
Side curtain airbags: Standard
First aid kit: N/A
Bicycle friendly: Yes
Towing: Yes
Off-road: No
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Oman set for rebranded Home & Building Show
MUSCAT, October 21, 2017
Oman's annual trade fair showcasing the ideal home environment will open this week at Madinat Al Irfan with an added focus on building construction and property development, said the event organisers.
The three-day event, suitably rebranded as the Home & Building Show 2017, will be inaugurated by Dr Rasheed bin Al Safi Al Huraibi, the chairman of the Tender Board on October 23.
Also in attendance will be dignitaries from the Ministry of Housing, the official patron of the event, as well as officials and executives representing a number of public, corporate and private sector organisations that have a stake in the growth and success of a vibrant economic sector centring on the home and building industry in Oman, said the organisers.
Product categories set to be showcased during the event at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre incude bedroom sets, carpet and rugs, ceramics and stones and steel products besides equipment for facilities management, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC), home appliances, interior design and lighting and electronic equipment, they stated.
Also materials linked to MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing), Outdoor and Gardens, Paints, Hardware and Tools, Roofing and Flooring, Smart Home Solutions, Waste Management and Recycling will be on display.
For the first time in the Home & Building Show's seven-year history, a Kitchen & Bath Expo (KBEX) will be co-located with the event. Set in a dedicated hall, the maiden expo will bring together industry experts and professionals, said the event organisers.
According to them, the maiden expo will shed light on cutting-edge developments in bath design, trends, innovations and solutions.
Also on display will be a wide variety of bathroom accessories, sanitary ware, bathroom hardware, equipment and services, sauna systems, kitchen designs and products, accessories, appliances, equipment, services, hardware and commercial kitchens, they added.-TradeArabia News Service


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A sweet pair of the new hybrid-powered 2008 GMC Yukon and 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe full-size SUV will be officially previewed at the soon to be opened 2007 State Fair of Texas.
Featuring bodies of heroic proportions, as well as somewhat Spartan when it comes to materials and textures, but still very spacious interiors, the trucks look like a perfect choice for a slightly overweight oil worker with a large family and a boat.
Capable of running on pure electricity, the vehicles will be built in Texas at the GM Arlington Assembly Plant and will provide for a 30 per cent gain in average mileage over their traditionally motivated siblings.
Just like its close relative, the 2008 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid, the new 2WD GMC Yukon Hybrid SUV will feature 21 mpg in the city, which is 1.5 times better than its 5.3-liter gasoline-powered counterpart can deliver and is close to the mileage of a comparatively tiny Toyota Camry mid-size sedan equipped with a normal internal combustion engine.
Both Tahoe and Yukon are equipped with a 6.0-liter V8 engine with the GM Active Fuel Management system. When not needed all of its available power, the system will shut down half of the engine's cylinders and will shut down the gasoline engine altogether at speeds lower than 30 mph, significantly reducing fuel consumption.
To let the battery run longer, it is recharged with the help of a regenerative braking system. What's really nice about this thing is that the truck is so heavy as it is that all the extra electric equipment doesn't add too much weight and the gain in fuel efficient is so huge it can be noticed from low Earth orbit.
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See also: 2008 Toyota Highlander hybrid


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Blogs from Rio+20: Key Issues and Outcomes
If one can accept that mega confabs such as Rio+20 are inevitably about more talks, then the text (outcome) of the negotiating document that was finalized at about 3 AM on Tuesday, June 19th, will not be surprising (or shocking). At yesterday's breakfast briefing for funders on inside strategies and groups, organized by the Consultative Group on Biodiversity (CGBD), Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) and the Funders Network for Transforming Globalization (FNTG), we heard an excellent overview from the South Center.
Key Issues & Outcomes
1. Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR)
CBDR is one of the fundamental principles of sustainable development and International Environmental Law for addressing equity that was formulated specifically in the context of the 1992 Rio/Earth Summit. CBDR affirms that all countries have a common responsibility to protect our environment, but these responsibilities are also differentiated. Industrialized countries have a greater responsibility because of their greater contribution to the environmental crisis and because of their higher economic status. The basic premise of CBDR is that if you treat "unequals" equally, you exacerbate inequality.
Twenty years later, almost all the rich countries, including the EU and the U.S are asserting that no single Rio principle should be singled out and a general reference to the full set of Rio principles is sufficient. In the end, it was mentioned twice, once less than in the original 1992 text.
2. Green Economy
Both the term and interpretation of the "green economy" remain highly contested. The green economy, as the roadmap to the future with clear targets was favored by the EU, while the U.S vacillated on their position. The G77 and China have moved from opposing it to questioning it to taking a "need to discuss it more" approach. The outcome for now is that the concept needs to evolve further through more engagement.
3. Sustainable Development Goals
SDGs are supposed to carry forward the Millennium Development Goals, which end in 2015, as well as integrate sustainability into the MDGs. The EU, UAE and some of the poorer countries favor it. The U.S views it as aspirational. The G77 and China agree on the concept as long as it explicitly advances the three pillars of sustainable development, i.e., economic, social and environmental benefits for all. They want SDGs to be determined through the intergovernmental process in the context of a post MDG era and a report in 2014 at the UN General Assembly. They oppose creating SDGs outside of the intergovernmental process. SDGs are a potentially important mechanism for addressing the implementation gaps of the last 20 years (i.e., the unmet goals of 1992).
4. The Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development
IFSD is basically about how to enable a strong compliance regime and meet the governance gap with respect to the current structure of the UN. African countries favor strengthening the UNEP in its home base in Nairobi. The U.S Canada, Australia and Japan oppose specific commitments for UNEP, largely because they don't want to commit additional dollars during uncertain economic times. The EU supports it. Since the U.S is the biggest financial contributor to the UN, the politics of who pays is viewed as the explanation for the difference in position between the U.S and the EU. In the end, the agreement was to open the intergovernmental process to all stakeholders and form a high level forum of 30 representatives nominated by member states, which will make recommendations in 2013 on how to strengthen compliance with respect to existing institutions and bring coherence to the overall system.
5. Means of Implementation
MOI refers to implementing sustainable development by breaking the link with the fossil fuel based model of development by providing the necessary financing and technology transfer from rich to poor countries. The rich countries not only opposed making any commitments about the means of implementation but wanted it deleted it or have any reference to MOI taken out of the text altogether. The rich countries also wanted to delete language that call for a balanced treatment of intellectual property rights. It should be noted that in 1992 the UN Secretariat estimated that the rich countries needed to provide $100 billion per year to the poor(er) countries. The poor countries feel that they are being asked to take on more financial and other obligations through the concept of the green economy and sustainable development goals, and that there is backsliding on the commitment for technology transfer. In the end, there has been no commitment on specific dollar amounts or on technology transfer.
Thoughts Going Forward
Rio+20 has not saved humanity and our planet but the dialogue must continue. The world is very different compared to 1992 – carbon emissions have increased dramatically as has inequality. But technology, particularly connecting technologies and advances in renewable energy can be game changers for sustainability and democracy. Stakeholder engagement, capacity building, public education and new ways of organizing, mobilizing and communicating are all essential for negotiating power, resources and rights in an unequal world and for finding common language for a shared vision of the future we want.
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Ministers have refused planning permission for a 970MW windfarm off the coast of the Isle of Wight, officials confirmed today.
The Telegraph newspaper had previously predicted that the 194 turbine Navitus Bay project would be denied development consent by a planning inspectorate, following opposition from local MPs, councils and the National Trust.
In recommendations to the government, the Examining Authority highlighted that the visual impacts of the project - a 50-50 joint venture between Eneco Wind UK and EDF Energy - were of "serious concern".
"Careful consideration has been given to the application, and the planning and energy issues involved," a spokesperson for the Department of Energy and Climate Change said in a statement.
The project was due to feature the world's most powerful wind turbine, an 8MW model made by MHI Vestas, a joint venture between Denmark's Vestas Wind Systems and Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
On top of the turbines the project would have involved building three offshore substations, a meteorology mast, electrical connections between the turbines, six export cables to the coast at Taddiford Gap in Hampshire and onshore connection works including six underground cables to a new electrical sub-station at Three Legged Cross in Dorset.
Stuart Grant, project Director at Navitus Bay, said: "While we are clearly disappointed by today's decision, we would like to thank the communities of Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and all our stakeholders for the high level of engagement they've shown in the project, including their responses to our consultations and during the examination process.
"During the past five years the project team has carried out comprehensive stakeholder and community consultation. We will now discuss the options available with our shareholders and update stakeholders in due course."


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Widely regarded as the greatest horror movie ever made, The Exorcist broke box office records and terrified audiences around the world. Now, more than four decades after the Academy Award-nominated film, "THE EXORCIST" returns as a TV series. Directed by Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes), "THE EXORCIST" is a propulsive psychological thriller following two very different priests tackling one family's case of horrifying demonic possession. FATHER TOMAS ORTEGA (Alfonso Herrera) is the new face of the Catholic Church: progressive, ambitious, and compassionate. He runs a small but loyal parish in the suburbs of Chicago. He has no idea that his quiet life is about to change forever.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, another priest finds himself locked in a life-and-death struggle with evil. FATHER MARCUS BRENNAN (Ben Daniels) is a modern-day Templar Knight, an orphan raised since childhood by the Vatican to wage war against its enemies. Father Marcus is everything Father Tomas is not: relentless, abrasive, and utterly consumed by his sacred mission.
Caught in the middle is the RANCE family, members of Tomas' parish. On the surface they're a normal, suburban family, but all is not as it seems in this household. The patriarch, HENRY RANCE (guest star Alan Ruck), is slowly but surely losing his mind. Eldest daughter KATHERINE (Brianne Howey) has become a recluse who refuses to leave her room. Her younger sister, CASEY (Hannah Kasulka), thinks she's hearing strange noises coming from inside the walls. And mother ANGELA (Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Geena Davis) has been plagued by recurring nightmares, each more frightening than the last. Angela believes there is something in the house, a demonic presence, growing stronger by the day. Desperate, she begs Father Tomas for help, unwittingly setting the naïve young priest on a collision course with Father Marcus. Separately, each faces an insurmountable task, but together they become the only hope against an evil force that has been mobilizing for centuries.


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MILLVILLE – It smelled nice and looked even better - Millville unveiled its newly improved community hall March 3, with a breakfast event attended by over 100 people.
Some of the building's changes are obvious to anyone walking in – a new floor, new walls, new windows and new lighting. Others, like the building's newly insulated bottom floor, are more subtle.
The project started in 2013, after community members, many of whom attended school inside the building until the new St. Mary's School was built, decided it needed to be revamped.
The Millville Community Hall group's treasurer, Shirley Scharfe, said seeing the building restored to its former glory as a meeting place for the community has meant a lot to a large number of people.
"Community is kind of dying, and it's actually kind of fun to bring it back," she said.
First phase complete
The building's repairs, which began in October, were funded in part by community and provincial grants. Grants were received from the Municipality of Kings County, as well as the province's Communities, Culture and Heritage department, headed by Minister Leo Glavine, MLA for Kings West.
Now, in 2018, the hall is halfway done, with the building's second floor next on the list for repairs.
Repairing the floor itself was one of the costliest aspects of the renovations. It was completely removed and redesigned and is now setting the stage for repairs to the walls, and the restoration of crown molding, the ceiling centerpiece, and woodwork on the walls.
Even the room's chalkboards, evidence of its past as a schoolhouse, will be restored.
Scharfe said this money – with the project receiving $40,000 in provincial money alone – has meant all the difference as work continues on the historic building.
"We're very excited, because the community is excited. We've had terrific support from the community, and we're hoping we'll get people who are interested in becoming involved," she said.
'Big accomplishment' for Millville
Glavine was on hand at the event to give some insight into why funding the project was a priority for his department.
"This is one of those hand ups, where you can see the results – that's what I like about this. …Investing in a community hall is one of the strongest measures we can take to support a strong, spirited community, and this is one of the best examples right here," he said.
The building will now be used for things like birthdays and anniversaries, movie nights for kids, private events, community jam sessions and even yoga classes, which are coming March 15.
Board of Directors president Allister Palmer, whose father Alton Palmer initiated talks of revamping the building, said he's looking forward to seeing community meet within its new walls.
"This is a big accomplishment for this community. With this new face and energy behind it, we're looking to promote it to new people, to kids, and have succession in the future," he said.
"It's good progress, and we want to make sure people see that."
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The jury found Samsung's gadgets infringed Apple's '647 patent, but not the '959 patent or '414 patent. Results were mixed for the '721 patent, with some Samsung devices, such as the Galaxy Nexus, found to infringe, and others not.
The jury awarded Apple only $119.6 million for the infringement.
Apple wanted more than $2 billion. The verdict is still being read, and the jury has also ruled that Apple infringed on one of Samsung's patents, awarding Samsung $158000 for it.
So, pocket change both ways. A total waste of money, public resources, the jury members' time, and the court system. Well done you, patent system.
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I agree, I just think your being a bit myopic about it... The perception that the damages verdict creates is that patents (even Apple's) really aren't worth that much in litigation. $120 million probably doesn't even cover Apple's legal expenses for this trial.
Just saying... The key patent that Samsung was found to be infringing was 5,946,647 - which is a particularly dangerous one imo as it is difficult to work around. But $120 million? Considering the number of phones Samsung sells that is peanuts - it comes out to $2 per phone by Apple's own accounting (they wanted $40).
If the rumors are true most Android makers are paying MSFT more than that for licensing (rumor is $8)... It's kinda sad since the only difference between Apple and MSFT in this case is that MSFT bothered to ask for the money instead of going the litigation route directly.
Sure, everyone hates them for it, and I don't really blame them, but regardless pursuing licensing agreements (using patents as leverage) is more civilized than Apple's usual approach (using patents as nuclear bombs).
Think about that. Microsoft is making MORE money through licensing that Apple is through litigation... So yeah, like them or not patents seem to be a great way to generate licensing revenue - but as a tool to block competition? No working out so great... Even with the $1 billion verdict (assuming it holds up), Microsoft will STILL make ALOT more money over the long haul ($3-4 billion annually and growing...).
While the legal battles drag out over the years MSFT will keep raking in cash. Apple's refusal to license anything to anyone (for the few patents they have that actually have teeth) is costing them $$$ over the long haul. And the clock on their biggest weapon (the 5,946,647 patent) runs out in 2 years...
I'm not hating on Apple either - I'm being serious. I think this whole thing was and is a utter waste of time and money on their part. They are still seeing tremendous market success, and if the best they have is the stupid 647 patent they should just stop bothering. Its not worth their time. Sure, 1 or 2 billion dollars sounds like a huge deal, but considering what it is costing them to get it (assuming it holds up) and the time and energy involved, AND the size of the company they are getting it from (to Samsung 2 billion is a bad bee sting, nothing more) - what is the point? The only rational answer is to try and deter Android growth - and it is absolutely not accomplishing that AT ALL.
MS I think was more reasonable on their licensing fee's unlike Apple wants stupid high fee's for their patents but only believes they should pay pennies for anyone Else's patents. They even tried that crap with a judge not to many years back where they said in court "less you find in our favor for 1$ or less per device we won't accept your ruling" not exact quote but pretty much short of it.
Apple is one that is taking the bigger PR hit in all this as since they are the patent aggressor they are ones looking like patent trolls. Throw on top of the fact nothing on the iphone really changed since the 3gs, and with rumor's apple plans to make a 4.7inch and 5.5inch phone they are ones looking like they are coping Samsung.
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While I'm seeing people blast vitriol into the ether about how patents are the devil and how you shouldn't be able to patent obvious things, no one is offering solutions. How does a company recover R&D dollars bringing a new product to market? Should they not be able to compete in the market openly and fairly without a competitor coming in and blatantly copying everything from their design, function and packaging? And if a design, process, or idea was so obvious, why did no one do it?
We've seen Samsung get accused of this exact behavior of infringement in myriad other markets, and unfortunately, this behavior is a part of their DNA. It's just who Samsung is.
The solution is simple - the USPO needs to stop granting patents on obvious things... I personally believe software should not be patentable period - but ignoring that there is still a huge problem with patents being granted for trivialities.
The main patent Samsung was cited for infringing in this case was the "647" patent:
EVERYONE has done this before... This patent is stupid and trivial - there is nothing remotely inventive about it. Every part of it is cited in prior art with the exception of the last leg of the process (from the abstract):
So when all the hard work is done (which is all covered by prior art going back at least 30 years), you map the matched pattern to a set of OS defined actions and make the matched pattern in the data actionable (i.e. you link it to a popup menu).
WTF should that deserve patent protection??? Im sorry, but it is blatantly obvious thing to do...
The slide-to-unlock patent isn't much better. It probably does not have prior art, but who cares - its a triviality. Its a design patent hiding out as a method patent. Apple doesn't care about the method - they care about the design (i.e. how it looks and works as opposed to how it is implemented). Same goes for bounce scroll - its nothing more than visual flare. I think both patents are stupid and it would be more accurate to file them as design patents - but if you consider them valid than yeah, Samsung violated them (and they paid for it in the 1st trial).
My main gripe is the 647 patent - that thing is an atrocity and should have never been granted.


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As I mentioned in my previous post, Universal Studios Japan are running a special offer for their yearly passes (until 31st Jan). They are called the Gold Pass and the Platinum Pass. They let you get into the attraction park as many times as you like for a year but there are some exception dates for the gold pass. There are no exceptions for the Platinum Pass.
Here are the prices (regular prices are in square brackets)
- Gold Pass Adult: 11500 Yen [22000 Yen]
- Gold Pass Children: 8200 Yen [16000 Yen]
- Platinum Pass Adult: 17300 Yen [28000 Yen]
- Platinum Pass Children: 11500 Yen [20000 Yen]
Since USJ haven't bothered to update their page on their English site, here are the days you can't use the USJ Gold Pass in Japanese. You can only order online if you can understand Japanese, so the best way is probably to go there directly or to ask a friend who can to order for you.


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With the advent of 2012 each one of us is engrossed in finding out the resolutions to be followed this year. Even though we do not share our resolutions with others but somewhere in our minds we are sure of the do's and don't's we would be sticking to in the next 365 days or may be for lifetime.
However, with the passage of time our firm pledge becomes secondary and slowly it fades away from our memory lane. The New year resolutions remain unmet and so the commitment we made to ourselves become a comic story. This sneering approach is quite disparaging.
So what we all need is firmness in our attitude, optimism, self-discipline and we can achieve anything in this world. Believe it or not little change in our life can bring heaps of leeway to us. Let's take an example of past year, we all had been engrossed in the conversation about corruption that was selling like hot cakes in 2011. But, just cribbing over it is not enough, as we all know actions speak louder than words, so make it sure that you do not indulge or become a victim of corruption and instead contribute in the demise of this deep-rooted ill theory this year.
If to talk about a student's perspective, New Year resolutions can be quite lucrative as staying fit, getting organized and being diligent in the tasks can help in achieving greater heights. As students, or in other words we as country's future can bring significant changes but first of all we all need to change our lethargic behaviour which is a root cause for our failure. This year just remind one thing to yourself that is how to make your life better and this world a better place to live -in. Be decisive and remember one thing resolutions are the hallmarks, rest following them throughout your life need lots of determination.


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Building located between the main street and the beach (number 7), not far from the Church of Sabbiadoro; roomy one and two bedrooms apartments with big balconies (many of these with beautiful sea wiev) A renewed apartment with 1 room, kitchen, table for eating, washing machine, a sofa-bed for 2 persons and a big balcony; 50 meters far from the beach.
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1. Bookings.
Bookings are confirmed by the tourist organizations only after receipt of the deposit equivalent to not less than 30% of the agreed sum for the whole rental period. The contract shows the entire rental price and the type of accommodation. In the calculation of the rental period, the number of days is the same as the number of the overnight stays. If the lodging is not free on the date agreed - unless other agreement
is made - the guest has the choice between a double deposit refund or the reimboursement of the orginal deposit.
2. Prices.
The agreed price includes: the lodging in good condition, complete with furniture, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, cooker, fridge, blankets and pillows, a normal consumption of gas, hot and cold water, electricity. Taxes and commission prices, as well as prompt service for minor maintenance needs are also included. The expenses for minor maintenance will be charged to the tourist organization except when they are to be charged directly to the guest in the case of incorrect use of the rented property. The guest assumes the liability to use the lodging with care and will be responsible for damages and missing objects which can be charged for. The tourist organization must always be informed immediately about defects and damage. The price does not include: sheets, table-cloths, napkins and linen and insurances.
3. Availability of the lodgings
The lodging is available for occupation between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the day of arrival and must be vacated by 10 a.m. on the day of departure. Previous agreement is required for arrival and departures not included in this period. If the reserved premises are not occupied by the guest by 6 p.m. of the day after the agreed date, without prompt notification to the tourist organization, the lodging will be considered vacant and the deposit will be retained. No refund is due in the case of delayed or early departure.
4. Procedure.
In order to occupy the premises, guests must show their documents, pay the agreed sum and give details of the number of occupants. Sub-letting and extra guests are forbidden. When extra guests occupy the apartment the tourist organization has the right to withdraw the contract, except for any compensation it can claim.
5. Guarantee.
A deposit is required as a guarantee that the property will be kept in a good state.
6. Responsibility.
The tourist organization does not assume any responsibility for any missing objects and precious goods or money that the tenant has kept in the lodging.
7. Cancellation.
For a cancellation made at least 30 days before the beginning of occupation, the tourist organization will return 50% of the deposit. A cancellation made just before occupation releases the guest from all obligations while forfeiting the deposit.
8. Warning.
Subject to previous notice, the tourist organization can show the apartment to other potential clients during occupation. General tenancy rules must be respected, especially respect for quiet from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. Animals are not allowed, unless otherwise agreed.
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In 1884 the Savannah, Florida, and Western Railroad extended their tracks from Live Oak, south to Gainesville, passing through the little community of Santaffey (twenty-five miles north of Gainesville). The railroad put up a depot and a post office. Five years later the townspeople changed the name to High Springs—apparently, at one time there was a spring on top of a hill, in the middle of town. The phosphate boom of the 1890's increased traffic, and a new rail connecting High Springs with Tampa, opened in 1893. Two dozen trains were passing through each day. In 1896, the Plant System Railroad Line (later merged with the Atlantic Coast Line) built a roundhouse, where railroad cars could be pulled off the tracks. They built a steam engine repair-and-maintenance shop, a boilermaker shop, a carpentry shop, and an ice house for icing down produce in the freight cars. The town's population swelled to over 3000. High Springs had become a major railroad repair depot.
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Two weeks ago I passed through High Springs and spent a night at the Grady House Bed & Breakfast, a charming, two-story arts-and-crafts bungalow, built in 1917. Their inviting twin-gabled-roof front porch is furnished with wicker chairs and a bench swing. Hidden from the front are the lush and extensive backyard gardens, with winding brick pathways, fountains, a koi pond, and a gazebo—a genuine secret garden.
The main house has five rooms, each named for its color theme: the Yellow Room, the Peach Room, the Green Room (overlooking the gardens), the Navy Room (with a nautical theme and a sitting room with a daybed), and the Red Room (a romantic room decorated with paintings and lithographs of classical nudes). All of the rooms are filled with early 20th century antiques. Some have claw-foot tubs and sitting rooms. The living room and dining room continue the warm early 20th-Century bungalow ambiance. Next door is the 1896 Easterlin House, which they call Skeet's Cottage, with two large bedrooms and a bath—ideal for a family. It all feels very much like someone's grandmother's house (except for the nudes in the Red Room). I stayed in the bright and cheerful Yellow Room. In the morning owner Lucie Regensdorf served us a magnificent breakfast that began with fresh strawberries, blueberries, black berries, and two kinds of coffee cake. I thought that was plenty when she brought out the sausage, egg, and potato strata with smoked bacon and buttermilk biscuits.
Lucie and Paul Regensdorf purchased the Grady House in 2006 from Tony Boothby and Kirk Eppenstein who remodeled the house into a bed & breakfast in 1998. It had previously been a bakery, a boarding house, and an apartment house. Lucie and Paul have maintained the houses and grounds in immaculate condition. It's their home too, along with their four rescued dalmatians.
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The Party's Over
The potential value of our season ticket package lies in ruins, fellas. The dream of DC Baseball - by that I mean a team owned and operated locally - died last night. And its killer was Linda Cropp.
Linda Cropp is a small politician. Sure, she is the Chairman of the D.C. Council right now. But this too shall pass. And when she dies - as we all die - she will be known for one thing. One single thing - she killed any chance of Major League Baseball in DC for generations to come. Her arrogance, her obduracy, her obtuseness and her pettiness will be remembered. Nothing else. She not only was writing a bill last night, she was writing her epitaph.
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Pete Seeger, R.I.P.
Pete Seeger, folk singer, gentleman, anti-war protester, union acitivist, and environmentalist, died on Monday at the age of 94. The message inscribed on his banjo (shown above), pretty much says it all. This man was a real role model. [NOTE: Photo by Andrew Sullivan, NY Times. The inscription is said to have been inspired by the one painted on Woody Guthrie's guitar: "This machine kills fascists"].


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Rebecca Blank is Acting Secretary of Commerce (Again)
John Bryson announced today that he'll be taking a "leave of absence" from his position as Secretary of Commerce in light of last night's car wreck incident. That means Deputy Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank is now Acting Secretary of Commerce.
It's a job she's held in the past. Back in August of 2011 she was Undersecretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs and head of the Economics and Statistics Administration when then-Secretary Gary Locke was appointed Ambassador to China. The Deputy Secretary job was vacant, and John Bryson's confirmation as the new Secretary was held up by a months-long filibuster over an unrelated trade matter.
Blank is a much more interesting person than Bryson in a lot of ways, the author of a bunch of wonky economic policy works including It Takes A Nation: A New Agenda for Fighting Poverty, Changing Inequality, Insufficient Funds: Savings, Assets, Credit, and Banking Among Low Income Families, and Is The Market Moral. I won't claim to have read all those books, but I have read parts of some of them. Changing Inequality concludes, incidentally, that "that per-person income has risen sharply among almost all social groups, even as income has become more unequally distributed" a conclusion somewhat at odds with a lot of recent liberal rhetoric though also backed up by Jamie Galbraith's Inequality and Instability.


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Movie Inspired World Cup 2014 Posters of Top Footballers
Are you a FIFA fan? Then you must be chilling out watching football world cup 2014. The tournament has begun with a bang and with each match the excitement shakes up our adrenalin. Let's see who becomes successful in winning the final trophy and comes out victoriously. Keep your fingers crossed and cheer for your republic. FIFA world cup is a massive event where legendary footballers take the lead.
It has been observed that FIFA World cup tees, hats, mugs and stuff are being sold in a handsome amount because all around the world FIFA fans exist and they are ready to take any expenses reaching out for their footballers, we all are bouncing in the glory with FIFA fever. Footballers are entities we fall in love with, we crave for meeting them, be like them and just having a single photograph with them. It would simply be dream come true.
Some footballers have huge fan following and an immense monthly remunerations, Ronaldo is the top footballer who gracefully plays and shows his agony and aggression for football, that's his specialty and significance, Messi is another hot favorite of fans, who has classy appearance and powerful approach to dodge the opponents and take over the field. As football is greatly surfed on the web, I thought to put together a post related to it
Today I am unfolding before you movie inspired world cup 2014 posters of top footballers. Seyon Dez who belongs to Chennai, India has beautifully designed the posters I could not help sharing with all the FIFA fans. These footballers are the real heroes so the artist is paying sheer honor and tribute to them; they are given the titles of famous smash hit movies that exactly go with the footballers' personae & characteristics.
Take a quick ride and slog through the posters of world's top footballers who give rush to the blood, who live in each hemisphere of our brains, who are like heartthrobs heroes for all of us. Have a look at these and do share with your circle that is in love with them.
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Bunnahabhain is one of those distilleries I can usually pick out of a line-up – especially independent bottlings of it. Its juice, in those instances, typically displays a very tight, subtle structure and has a core character that is quite distinct, with hard candy, lettuce, butter, cherries, wax and nuts at play, though the emphasis on each of these elements will differ.
Bunnahabhain ages well and age most certainly makes a difference with this elixir – which is not to say that the 8 and 12 year olds out there aren't worthy of close attention and patient savoring – they are. But the older bottlings of Bunnahabhain I've had have nearly all approached greatness in one way or another.
So, if every good independent's bottling of Bunnahabhain has strong similarities to every other (which is my experience), things like structure, level of refinement, signs of good casks and good cask management – and unusual characteristics – come forward to distinguish the best from the better and the better from the good (Bunnahabhain is always at least good). Therefore, less emphasis might be given to the flavor and aroma profiles, though there will be distinguishing individualities here as well that must be noted.
The Whisky
This is a single cask bottling of Bunnahabhain from Spirit Imports' The Classic Cask line distilled in 1991, bottled in 2014 and reduced to an ABV of 46 percent. In appearance, it has a light golden honey color that, considering its 22 years in cask, suggests a second or third fill ex-bourbon barrel was used. Twirled in the glass, it displays multiple thin but slow viscometric rivulets. It was not chill filtered and is untainted by the duplicitous E150a caramel coloring.
Iceberg lettuce as ribbon candy; a large tab of sweet cream butter floating in a small cup of cherry juice; a refined earthiness (truffle?) over which a breeze of ozone floats like fog; pear juice and acetone spilled on a just-unpackaged flannel shirt; slices of Honey Crisp apple marinated in 'lite' caramel and Mott's apple sauce on a slice of lightly toasted whole wheat sourdough bread. Mmm-mmm good… 24/25
Subtle, pleasant and warming. The oak comes through like the taste of the air in a small room where oak boards have been recently sawn – like walking into a room where oak floors have been sanded and tasting that! The sweetness is bitter and the bitterness is sweet, like biting into a sappy apple and chewing some seeds with the flesh. There's a maltyness but it is tight and light. I suspect this juice came from a tight, secure, long-undisturbed cask – there are really very few signs of its rather advanced age. This drinks like a Speyside but has all the gustatory elements of the Bunnahabhain core. Which is an unusual thing but a good thing. 22/25
The Finish
Buttery candy with a whisper of white pepper and hot sauce that is thin and muted at first but follows through for a spicy, warming, moderately long finish. The kind of whisky that, once swallowed, causes one to pause for a long moment before speaking. 20/25
Structure and Balance
This has the tight architecture of The Exclusive Malts' 26 year old single cask Bunnahabhain, but it is not cask strength and isn't quite as good at balancing disparate elements. It also, like that 26 year old, lacks the mouthwatering maritime character that comes through in every distillery bottling I've had. The arc from nose through the palate is a good one, with consistent elements embellished by some unique differences, but interest falls off in the finish, which is notably simpler. Having said all that, let me emphasize that this is a very good whisky; I enjoyed drinking it very much. But I've been privileged to drink some very, very good Bunnahabhains and this falls a measure short of those. 20/25
Total points for this whisky: 86