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Daphne's List of 7: The Art of the Press Release
Here is a list of 7 tips to get the most out of press releases:
- Why: Determine why you are distributing a press release. What are you hoping to achieve? Are you a public company alerting your investors and potential investors about activities that will raise the value of your company? Are you reminding your community that your company provides critical products and/or services that will address their problems and meet their needs? Are you rallying support for an issue or cause, solicit community awareness, support and/or involvement? Are you trying to get the public to come to an event–something that will make them happy or give them pleasure/enjoyment? Are you alerting the community of a problem–do you have a legal obligation to report or address a crisis, or do you need to address this problem to help you get ahead of a crisis management situation? Know WHY, then make certain the why is obvious in the press release.
- Content: Include facts (who, what, when, where, why + who cares?), and be sure to tell a story. Draw your reader into the experience, and engage them. Give them what they want. Make certain it serves THEIR needs more than yours and your company's. Remember that news is usually something that someone else doesn't want you to know. All else is advertising. There's nothing wrong with advertising, at all, but know it when you're selling it. If it's actually news, it's more likely to be carried to wider readerships. Add links and hyperlinks so that recipients can fact check easily and have easy access to details if they need more content.
- Trends: Look for opportunities to address trending topics already getting media coverage. If you can ties your press release into a hot topic of interest, that tie-in can serve as a follow-up article or special interest piece that will probably trigger buzz or keep a buzz going more than a lone wolf story would. Know what's trending and/or how to spin your story to address trending topics.
- Style: There are different styles that speak best to different types of press releases. Formulas for public companies alerting investors and potential investors are available on the web. As for publicity, writing in AP inverse pyramid style. Create a brief article, which will save print media from needing to do much editing if they are short-staffed and short on content. This will increase your chances of getting your press release published. At all times, proofread, edit, pay attention to legal parameters such as never making a claim about a product or services, etc. It's an excellent idea to have more than one set of eyeballs on the copy prior to distributing. Editing often makes stronger copy. Keep your release to one page. Brevity is blessed.
- Timing: Timing is critical. Immediacy is most often the best practice for press releases. This means, it's a good idea to keep CEO quotes at the ready for press releases. As soon as you see a relevant topic is about to trend or a relevant story is about to break, gather the CEO quote, then respond while the topic is hot. Streamline your review process so that everyone responds with urgency. A late submission narrows your chances of coverage. If you are a public company, a late submission greatly diminishes the effectiveness in influencing investors and potential investors.
- Distribution: Best to have a subscription to a distribution service or go through a pro that has access to a distribution service. This is the only way to go for a public company. For publicity purposes, it's best to have personal relationships with key media personnel (e.g. columnist, journalists, editors, producers, etc.) to help ensure your press release gets noticed. If you don't have these relationships built yet, remember that flattery will get you everywhere. Know what articles or news pieces these journalists have covered recently. Compliment them, specifically citing why their piece was compelling to you, and then pitch the story you have that might be of interest to them. It can be a slow process. Good relationships usually take time to build, and they are based wholly on trust and accountability, being mutually beneficial.
- Follow-up: Pick up a phone. After you have submitted (outside of a distribution service), pick up a telephone and call your news sources. Do not assume that they received, read or understood your release. Call them, and let them know you sent it. Have a 2-3 minutes synopsis ready to pitch, and request that they cover it. Try to get a commitment. There are some mild soft-sales skills that would be helpful here. If they flatly are not interested, ask if they are working on any similar stories where your company could serve as a source or if they might be interested at another time. Also ask if they know other news pros that might be interested in the story. Try to get a commitment first. If that doesn't work out, try to get a lead. No matter what, make sure to work on building and maintaining that relationship. Be willing to provide leads to the media pro even if the lead may not benefit your company right then. Personally link them to that lead. The media pro will remember the favor and your generosity. Most likely, the favor will be returned.


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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Businesses in the Shadyside area of Pittsburgh are thrilled that the South Highland Avenue bridge will reopen Wednesday.
The span connects Shadyside and East Liberty and has been closed since March.
The reopening has been delayed because of weather and other problems.
Businesses say the closing has made it difficult on them.
The owner of Time Bomb clothing store says he definitely felt a impact as soon as the bridge closed, and he plans on printing up bridge t-shirts for when it reopens.
At Tasty Chinese Food, the owner thinks they may have lost $10,000 in business since the closing.
The manager at Buffalo Blues says it affected them, too, particularly because the closure has made it harder for customers to find parking spaces.
Supercuts is offering a special to welcome customers back this week.
Pizza Parma has been offering a construction special aimed at keeping customers during the closure.
The renovation cost nearly $3 million dollars. The bridge crosses over Ellsworth Avenue, the East Busway and some railroad tracks.
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Well I'm still here, still on my back in friggin' pain, fed up? Over it? Yep? Moving along. Melissa's received her BT so I can now share some of it with you all.
First up, a set of scrabble tile pendants. These are addictive to make. I found these ones hard to part with! I love the black one, I used vintage paper lace from this etsy seller. I LOVE this stuff.
Then I made a couple of scarves using the Spool Sewing tutorial and some Kaffe shot cotton. Of course I can't not embellish so on one I've sewn on a line of sequins and the other a vintage doily.
I bought some acorns from Casey's, once I figured out how to drill a hole in the top, I applied PVA craft glue to the bottoms and sprinkled them with some glitter. I love these and will be making more. Pictured below is some of the packaging, it's actually part of a tiered container from Ikea. The "joy" decoration is from Paper Boat Press, awesome stuff.
And here's a full picture of the button wreath, this was definitely hard to part with. Lots of vintage buttons, mixed with new and the odd felt ball. The buckle is vintage shell and I used linen tape to hang it. So that's most of it. There's some more pictures over at flickr.


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KETIV Brings STEM to Tutor Zone!
This summer, Tutor Zone is proud to partner with KETIV to present STEM Academy. Since 1983, KETIV has made their partners more competitive and successful through essential guidance, technology and support. KETIV is an Autodesk partner that is propelled by a forward-looking, service-driven and knowledge-sharing culture, which influences every customer interaction. KETIV doesn't just sell popular engineering software, like AutoDesk and AutoCAD, they actually teach their clients to use the programs through the help of their certified instructors to ensure they are designing the best and most innovative products. KETIV's software expertise and commitment to the communities they serve makes them the perfect partner for Tutor Zone in our quest to help a future generation of innovators optimize their creativity. By sponsoring STEM Academy, KETIV is excited to show students the endless opportunities that await them in the fields of science, technology, mathematics and engineering.
Meet Brian, creativity optimizer.
Brian has been working with KETIV since 2016, delivering training and providing support for companies throughout Southern California who utilize the engineering software KETIV offers. As an Application Engineer at KETIV, Brian is exposed to a plethora of customers who create products from car wheels to exercise equipment. While Brian loves supporting those customers at work, he also does a little 3D printing and CNC Routing for himself at home. Brian loves combining what he learns from his hobbies with knowledge that can be useful for work. He is excited to spread his knowledge to a younger generation of future innovators.
Our STEM Academy offers:
- Introduction to Fusion 360 by Autodesk, a program used in the real world by Engineers
- 3-D printing of students' projects and the intricacies of how 3-D printing works
- Modeling mathematics and science concepts brought to life at the Technology Lab
- Instruction by a certified engineer on KETIV's staff
Tutor Zone Methodology
Many tutoring organizations can claim to have individualized instruction, but Tutor Zone is one tutoring center that promises one full hour of one-on-one tutoring. This gives the opportunity for the student and tutor to work on concepts they are struggling with. Furthermore, your child will work with the same tutor every single time which allows them to build a solid relationship with one another.
Why Tutor Zone
Tutor Zone has been a place that has helped solidify skills for students for more than 10 years. We understand students may not want to go to tutoring. However, our methods and our approach towards education make learning enjoyable. This is one place we assure parents their children will love coming to. Each individualized lessons breaks down concepts in step by step making sure students grasp the concept and don't just memorize.


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TNW makes use of cookies to personalize content and ads to make our web site easier for you to use. Certainly, technology is revamping an already-sturdy startup ecosystem , argues Howard Tullman , an columnist and the CEO of 1871, a business incubator that at the moment works with 425 companies and 1,600 clients. Please be at liberty to pick their brains on any progressive ways to make use of technology in the classroom.
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Publisher: Chess Evolution, 2016, Pages: 235, Paperback
We are proud to present our second book in a series of 5 — "Most interesting draws of 2012–2015".It was very interesting work trying to select and analyse the 50 most interesting draws from the past 4 years: the choice was so wide! We were aiming to find the most exciting, spectacular and, of course, useful attacking ideas which might also occur in our own practical games.
The main idea behind this book stands out clearly: We try to reduce the importance of opening theory, and rather get inside the workings of the best chess-playing brains on the planet in an attempt to explain the most complexattacking ideas in a simple and understandable way to any chess lover.Another very important point of the book which we are proud of is, we have not used much 'engine' assistance during our commentary on the games. We try to see the game the way we would do in a practical game, which makesthe commentaries very special — which in practice puts the reader fully in the shoes of the world-class players; this is exactly the best way to improve our own chess level.
Sadly, nowadays, we have more-and-more computer analyses and we can hear chess amateurs judging the play even of Carlsen. Yes, you can fi nd tactical mistakes with an engine at home — but the question is, can you do the sameduring your practical game over the board ?! Chess is a game where everyone is making mistakes — and this is what it is all about in the current book! We would advise all our readers to take out a real chessboard and enjoy these beautiful masterpieces. Th is is how we learned to play chess and this is why we still enjoy every wonderful game, even aft er almost 20 years of being professional chess players!
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House Republicans intend to sue the Obama administration for unilaterally delaying the employer responsibility provision of the Affordable Care Act, Politico reported on Thursday, in effect trying to speed up the implementation of the health care law.
The lawsuit will come after the administration twice delayed the provision — which requires employers with more than 50 employees to pay a fine if they don't offer affordable quality coverage — citing complaints from firms that claimed they wouldn't be ready to meet its requirement by 2014.
But Republicans did not immediately question the legality of the postponement. Instead, the GOP called on Obama to also delay the individual mandate and vowed to take another vote on the matter.
"Is it fair for the president of the United States to give American businesses an exemption from his health care law's mandate without giving the same exemption to the rest of America? Hell no, it's not fair," Boehner told House Republicans. "We should be thinking about giving the rest of America the same exemption that Obama last week gave businesses."
House Republicans soon pressed the administration to release its internal communication on the matter and Boehner, in a letter to Obama, even admitted that the employer mandate "cannot be implemented within the current time frame." The party has referred to the provision as a "jobs killer" and has sought its repeal.
Obama officials initially delayed the provision until 2015 in July of 2103, and announced in February of this year that companies with 50 to 99 employees will have until 2016 to extend insurance to their employees, while larger businesses with 100 or more workers can avoid paying a fine if they offer health care to at least 70 percent of their workers next year, and cover 95 percent of their workers in 2016.
The administration claimed that it was relying on the Treasury Department's "transition relief" authority, which allows the government to grant relief by section 7805(ca) of the Internal Revenue Code. "The authority has been used to postpone the application of new legislation on a number of prior occasions across Administrations," Mark J. Mazur, the Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy, wrote in a letter to Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) and pointed to occasions when the Bush administration cited the authority to delay implementation of laws.
Ninety-six percent of large businesses already provide health care coverage and the law's employer mandate would only affect an estimated 10,000 businesses or one percent of the U.S. workforce. Ninety-six percent of businesses employer fewer than 50 employees and were not impacted by the delay.
However, even if Boehner wins his legal challenge, which Republicans plan to vote on before leaving for August recess, it is unlikely that the Supreme Court would reach a final decision on his case until June 2016, months after the employer mandate is supposed to go into effect anyway.
"It is disappointing that Speaker Boehner and Congressional Republicans have decided to waste time and taxpayer dollars on a political stunt," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said in a statement. "At a time when Washington should be working to expand economic opportunities for the middle class, Republican leaders in Congress are playing Washington politics rather than working with the President on behalf of hardworking Americans."


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Since the launch of Logos Bible Software 4, there have been several updates. These videos were produced to demonstrate the new features in some of the most important updates.
If you watch these videos online, you should click the fullscreen icon to view. The icon looks like four arrows, and it's at the bottom-right of each video. If you download these videos, they play best in Apple's Quicktime. They're top quality, full HD (1280x720) videos.
- New features in Logos 4.0b
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This video introduces the new features in Logos 4.0b such as notes importing, prayer lists, parallel resource sets, and bibliographic export.
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- Introducing Logos 4.1
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Logos Bible Software 4.1 includes several new features: tweaks to the Passage Guide and Bible Word Study, mouse gestures, Smart Tags for Microsoft Word, Sentence Diagramming and the eagerly anticipated Print/Export feature. This video demonstrates each of the new features.
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We are at Assist Glasgow with our new concept model
Month: August 2017
Feeding Dragons
New servery at Dragon School uses Moffat counters to fit in with tight installation timetable
The Dragon was founded as the Oxford Preparatory School in 1877 by a group of university dons to educate their own children. It has evolved into a modern co-educational school for 850 children aged four to 13 based on two sites. The school provides a dynamic balance of imagination, originality and academic discipline while preparing pupils for the rigours of life in the 21st century.
Recently the Dragon had the opportunity to upgrade the servery at the Prep, based at its Bardwell Road site, which has a total of 640 day and boarding children. To make sure there was no disruption to pupils all the work had to undertaken in the Easter holidays. Factory First.com Ltd from High Wycombe designed, planned and project-managed the job and carried out all the work within the tight two and a half week timetable.


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According to the The Ginger People website, "Herbalists have used ginger to restore vital energy, stimulate circulation, and relieve countless maladies, including nausea and headaches. Modern science backs what the ancient have known for centuries. Add in ginger's versatile flavor and culinary prowess, and it's clear why we're passionate about this venerable spice".
The Ginger People Ginger Chews (a.k.a. Gin-Gins), are a convenient and fun way to enjoy the taste and spice of ginger while enjoying a unique chew. The 4 available flavors are original, spicy apple, peanut, and hot coffee.
What we liked:
Comments from our taste panel included "definitely chewy", "nice texture", "love the powdered sugar on the outside", "starts out sweet and then the spice builds", "nice to see a great product with only 3 ingredients", "better than I expected", and "gotta start eating more ginger from now on".


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Slipknot Music – The Influence of Metal
by admin on Jul.01, 2011, under General
Clearly, Slipknot merch and albums have a strong, solid following. This is despite the fact that the band responsible for them have figured in several controversies and issues. Many other bands have had their share of conflicts and issues but this group seems to have courted controversy from the very start.
The year 1995 marked the birth of the band. It was spearheaded by Shawn Crahan and Paul Gray who were its first official members. The start already bore signs that the group wasn't all too good at getting things organized. Other bands limited membership number but this group had a total of 13 members with up to 9 of them playing at the same time. Clearly, with too many artists on stage and on the studios, there was always a greater possibility of trouble brewing.
Early on, the band was said to have played such complicated sounds that what they produced while recording could not be played live. Initially, no one wanted to produce Slipknot music so the band had to produce its own songs with costs reportedly rising to as high as $40,000.
The band finally received its first record deal with Roadrunner Records in 1998. In 1999, they were finally able to release their self-titled debut album which in 2000 became their label's first platinum release. The successful first work was followed in 2001 by goth clothing merch and Iowa. This second album was as well received as the first one but the following year almost saw the band fall apart as internal conflicts pushed them to go on hiatus.
From then on, the band's status has been on rocky ground. Although a fourth release happened in 2004 with Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses), the band members were again on indefinite leave by 2005. They were back together again in 2006 to receive the Best Metal Performance award at the Grammy Awards and in 2008 to release All Hope is Gone. This was followed by a third break which was punctuated by the death of Gray in 2010.
Despite the apparent lack of hope for new Slipknot albums, controversies and criticisms continue to haunt the band members on indefinite leave. Among the least disturbing of these issues is the persona adopted by the different members while performing on stage. Band members wear different masks and jumpsuits and carry numbered aliases. Critics maintain that this is a basic commercial ploy to grab more attention and sell more albums. As expected, the members have denied this.
Weightier controversies have been slapped on the group, the most significant of which are links to criminal acts. Group members have not been convicted for crimes but various criminals have cited the group's music as influential. There have been no clear records blaming the group for these instances but metal music critics nonetheless pin the blame on this band's overly aggressive tune and lyrics.
We'll never know for sure how much more influential Slipknot music will become. With band members pursuing individual projects and Gray dead, there is no telling just when this group will emerge with more of the distinctive belligerent sound.


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Farmers should be concerned about the APVMA relocation to Armidale
The APVMA relocation to Armidale now seems inevitable. Up to 90% of the staff will not relocate and it won't be as simple as replacing them with willing Armidale locals. Most jobs at the APVMA are highly specialised and a fully functioning team needs a good portion of old hands to pass on their wisdom. Unfortunately many of the experienced team members have already left and it is hard to see how any remaining could be convinced to stay.
What happens without the specialists?
Specialists have been leaving from all areas. A good example is the residues team. They are now down to four out of a team of eight. APVMA assessment of submissions is already running behind in many areas. It is now inevitable this will get worse. How can the APVMA attract new team members in this crazy time of turmoil?
New chemistry may bypass Australia
Difficulties with the Australian regulatory system have already left the biggest industry players questioning whether they should bother bringing their chemistry to Australia. As even greater delays are now unavoidable it will take even longer to recoup the costs of R&D. If this means the big companies no longer offer their new technology to Australia the farmer will suffer. Without new chemistry the options can be largely generic. This means greater chance of resistance. The opportunity to utilise newer, often softer chemistry is also disappointing for the environment.
Regulatory is a niche science
The APVMA can't just pull scientists from other jobs. Regulatory science is specialised. It is not a discipline usually taught in the education system. Anyone in regulatory affairs tends to learn on the job over many years. Apart from residues, the APVMA needs a full complement of scientists who can work in chemistry, toxicology, work health and safety, environment and efficacy.
In a strange twist, the APVMA had been working with the University of New England in Armidale to develop a course to train regulatory scientists. Perhaps someone had had a premonition. However, unfortunately the horse has already bolted and it will take a long time to catch up.
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ADDIS ABABA, (Reuters) - The talks in neighboring Ethiopia will focus on brokering a ceasefire to halt three weeks of violence that has killed at least 1,000 people and driven 200,000 from their homes.
"We have begun our meeting on the cessation of hostilities," a member of the government delegation told Reuters.
The fighting, often along ethnic faultlines, has pitted President Salva Kiir's SPLA government forces against rebels loyal to former vice president Riek Machar.
Mabior Garang, a member of Machar's delegation to the Addis talks, confirmed that the talks had begun.
The two sides delayed talks for several days haggling over the fate of 11 detainees held by the government in Juba. The rebels initially insisted on securing their release before negotiations started.
An Ethiopian diplomat said the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional grouping of east African nations that initiated the talks, had sent its envoys to Juba to press Kiir to release the detainees.
"They're flying today to meet Kiir. They will push for the detainees' release," said an Ethiopian diplomat close to the talks.
The trio of envoys is led by Seyoum Mesfin, a former Ethiopian foreign minister, the diplomat said.
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Indiana - Riverboat Casinos to land, will give more jobs
Gambling hasn't always been legal in the United States, with Las Vegas legalizing the activity only during the Great Depression era in the country. Four decades later, casino gambling was legalized by the city of Atlantic City, New Jersey. For decades more, that's how gambling remained in the United States: Legal in two cities, outlawed in the rest. The 21st century saw a turn toward legalization in all fifty states, however, and that has put pressure on some states to modernize their approach.
In Indiana, casino gambling was legalized for riverboats in the state, but that same legalization did not apply to casinos that were established on land. Instead, those who wanted to gamble had to go on vacation to one of the state's many waterfront communities in order to do so. In recent years, though, legalization of casino gambling in neighboring states has had a pretty significant impact on Indiana's riverboat gambling industry.
The Problem: Riverboat Gambling Just Isn't Convenient
Indiana currently has 13 active gambling licenses issued to riverboat casino companies statewide. When compared to states of similar size, Indiana actually has a robust number of casinos that should be convenient for everyone in every part of the state. That ideal, though, just isn't the case. Riverboat casinos are small and expensive, and they lie only in areas where waterways make it convenient and affordable for them to operate. In areas where they don't make sense or are not possible, Indians just don't have access to casinos.
When they do decide to head to a casino for a gambling outing, they're less likely to visit a riverboat casino and more likely to drive to Ohio or Illinois. Those states operate traditional casinos that are larger, more enjoyable, and offer a wider variety of games that meet more consumer demands than the options found on Indiana's waterways.
A Significant Drop in Gaming Revenue in the Last Several Years
Since casino gambling was legalized in Ohio and Illinois, those states haven't been shy about establishing major casinos within close driving distance of many Indiana communities. They're in the business of competing for tax dollars and revenues, after all, so targeting the lucrative Indiana market just makes sense. The problem, though, is that this competition has caused a steep decline in revenues at Indiana's 13 riverboat casinos.
In 2012, revenue was down 12 percent from the year prior. In the next three upcoming years, state officials estimate that the state will lose 15 percent of it gaming revenue, year-over-year, for each year that the casinos are in active operation. While the revenue loss is bad enough, the real concern is that the casinos may no longer be profitable to operate. That could force consolidation and even layoffs statewide.
A Jobs Issue: Why Land-Loving Casino Operators are the Next Step for Indiana
The steep drop in gambling revenue would put Indiana's budget into turmoil in the years ahead, especially because the state derives a significant amount of education funding and other budgetary funds from the activities at its 13 riverboat attractions. The real problem, though, is that the consolidation of casinos due to a lack of revenue could put thousands of jobs at risk at a time when Indiana is finally beginning to recover from a deep economic recession.
According to state lawmakers, as much as 1,500 jobs could be on the line if the state doesn't take action to legalize gambling at casinos on land throughout the state. Those jobs would be hard to replace, especially since gambling jobs are highly regulated and subject to training, tests, and regular ethical exams. Once those jobs are gone, the worry is that they simply will not return to the state. Casino employees will either have to change careers, suffer from long-term unemployment, or migrate outward to states where casino gambling is on the increase and jobs are frequently added to compensate for revenue and attendance increases.
The Likely Outcome: Legalization of Traditional Casino Gambling in the Hoosier State
Time and time again, states across the country have confronted revenue problems, employment deficits, and competition from nearby states, with the legalization of traditional casino gambling. The view is not so much an endorsement of casino gambling itself as it is a realization that a failure to compete for business will serve only to enrich neighboring states. Lawmakers in both the Democratic and Republican parties in Indiana do anticipate the passage of legislation that will allow for a limited number of traditional casinos to be established in the state by 2015.
That legislation is currently being drafted by the state's two legislative bodies, and it's likely that a vote will occur before June of this year when the legislative process goes on hold and members return home for a summer recess. In most cases, the expectation is that the legislation would allow riverboat casinos to move their operations on land and establish traditional casinos with their existing licenses. A small number of additional licenses would be granted to bring casinos to other areas of the state that do not have quick access to a nearby gambling venue at all.
The hope is that the issuing of new casino licenses, as well as the encouragement of riverboat casinos to become more traditional establishments, will lead to a flourishing of the local gaming industry that will lead to more jobs instead of fewer positions. With added gaming revenue, Indiana would save jobs and confront potential budget shortfalls in the future. It's a scenario that sets the state up for a pretty healthy economic environment as the larger economy continues to recover.
The Lesson Learned: Don't Let Neighboring States Win the Casino Race
The United States' gambling industry is increasingly competitive on a state-by-state basis and, as Indiana lawmakers are discovering, a failure to meet that competition will result in lost jobs and revenue. As the United States moves increasingly toward casino operations in all fifty states, look for more legislatures to legalize casinos and establish a limited number of destinations for residents that will keep them from taking their money elsewhere.


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The MRS degree can give you the tools you need to expand your life's dreams 'Satisfaction' maybe… for a while, but really at what expense?
So why am I, a man, who focuses his writing skills on Sexuality, Sensuality and Relationships, writing about the Mrs. Degree? Well… I consider myself a man that can change the world. I can help those who cannot help themselves through my words and through my experiences. I can even help the most inexperienced of lovers to overcome their insecurities and re-kindle their relationship. I pride myself in knowing the inns-and outs (wink) of all the aspects of relationships. Sensuality, sexuality, relationships, that's my thing, and that is why I bring up this Degree I recently found out about.
Funny thing… as I was lying next to my lover last night, and as we were catching our breath, embracing, she told me about this MRS degree, she was telling me about a friend's daughter who had gotten that degree and was now getting married. I asked, "How many credits and/ or years does it take to get that degree?" She looked at me with amazement, grinned and said, "Are you kidding?" I replied, "No." I thought it was pretty cool that a young lady could get a degree and also find a husband, what a confidence builder. She smirked and said, "That's what a MRS degree is, it's for finding a husband…" OK call me dull brained after great sex, but really… I was amazed that colleges offered courses on how to find a husband and get married. An actual degree in marriage! I thought… nice that would be a good place for my book, 'The Holy G-rail' it's about relationships and communication, how perfect is this? Maybe I should approach them? So I continued a little perplexed at the idea, and said, "So what do they teach, etiquette, proper cooking, how to please your partner, and sensuality training??" That was it… nothing like a good Laugh after sex! She busted out laughing uncontrollably… Ok now I felt stupid, not sure why, but pretty red in the face. After about what seemed like 10 minutes, She replied, "Don't you get it… MRS Degree?" My eyes still looking at her in confusion… "It's when a woman goes to college to find a husband…" OK… I'm still looking at her not answering, "Mrs." She exclaimed, "Like Mrs. Jones, the only reason they go to college is to find a husband they do not go for the credits or any significant classes, they go for the husband, all women know this little known fact…"
Sheessez …now I get it. (The light bulb turns on and burns brightly.) Yet this brought up so many other thoughts, so I replied, "Oh this is a secret, a women's only secret phrase, I get it." She laughed and gave me a kiss goodnight.
But herein lies the problem; in order to have a good relationship we must begin it with understanding and truth. If we go into a situation with, gold, glamour and a seemingly slight of hand as our goal to obtain marriage what does that do to your insecurities? How do you feel years down the road knowing that the main reason you went to college was to find a husband of good standing? What happens if you divorce, and the only credits you achieved were in classes that have no merit in the world today? How do you begin again? How will you feel then?
In other words, what are you telling your subconscious mind, your own selfhood, when you go to school on a false pretense? What do you tell your future husband about your goals, you are in college, and do you fess up and say him I'm just here for the potential of marriage? Or do you perpetuate the lie and say I wanted a degree in economics and business, but since I found you I decided to drop everything. My focus and goals in life have now changed to you and you only. How romantic… you find your prince and give up all of your selfhood unto him. Kind of giving up your real power aren't you my ladies? In addition your putting the stress of the world upon him?
Finding love and being able to have the good things in life is a valid goal, yet it is all in the manner of your quest. Why not focus on yourself or selfhood thus gaining security in knowing that you can rely upon yourself, if need be and thus taking the stress off of your partner. Love is a partnership we give each other that which we lack, male and female interchange, the beauty of life. And the only way to gain true love is to love yourself first, Self-Love, thus you know what love truly is and can gain that which you seek.
The moral of this story… Great sex allows secrets to come out!!! A Very well kept secret among the women of the world now decoded. :)
But really, when you go into any passionate situation in this life come from the heart. Marriage, love, passion, and all that comes with it, can only stand the sands of time if it happens naturally and is not forced, a means to the end. If you go into the situation with marriage as your only focus then you miss the beauty of life and love as it truly unfolds. Love is the law…pass it on. [Copyright Michael Schuessler]
-Michael Schuessler-
Michael Schuessler, author of the sex and sensuality classic, 'The Holy G-rail', Please visit his website, www.theholyg-rail.com to see all the different forms of Michaels works of creativity.
If you have any questions, in the sensual or sexual realm of life please E-mail me. (Use an alias if you'd like to keep your privacy). I also do private One on One consultations at 1-855-Holy G 4 U (1-855-465-9448) All calls are strictly confidential. If you have any questions or just need someone to listen, please call. I am here for you!
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6 Father's Day Gift Ideas for the Audio-Obsessed Dad
Father's Day is fast approaching, so we've rounded up some of the best gifts out there for your audiobook loving dad! After watching mom receive all her awesome new audio-friendly gifts for Mother's Day, he's primed to be expecting something good—and that's where we come in.
Symphonized Wraith 2.0 Premium Genuine Wood Headphones with Mic:
These noise cancelling, wooden, hand crafted headphones will have Dad feeling woodsy and relaxed as he listens to his new favorite audiobooks in style. Maybe he could even take them to the great outdoors when he goes camping. Wouldn't that be intense (get it?)?
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, read by the author and Norbert Leo Butz:
Nike CEO Phil Knight writes about the early days of the company as an entrepreneurial start-up—how he began with just fifty borrowed dollars from his father, had a dream of importing athletic shoes from Japan, and sold the sneakers out of the trunk of his car. Knight grossed $8000 his first year and now Nike's sales top 30 billion dollars annually. Listen to the inspiring and tumultuous story of everything that happened before and inbetween as told by the creator himself along with two time Tony award winner, Norbert Leo Butz.
When hot coffee is poured into this mug, the blacked out titles of banned books will be revealed! A fun way for dad to enjoy his morning coffee while relaxing to his newest audiobook.
I, Spy by Daniel Ribacoff, read by Fred Berman:
Every dad has to be his own personal investigator to some extent, and sometimes, it can be all too obvious what he is up to. This audiobook will walk him through the steps to becoming a much more competent and self-aware sleuth. On second thought, maybe this isn't what you should get your dad… but then again, he would probably love it.
While he's engrossed in his audiobooks, surprise Dad with some candy from his childhood! This great assorted box of retro candies will keep him going as he listens to audio book after audiobook. Candies include: BB Bats, Bit O'Honey, Bonomos, Bubble Gum Cigars, Bullseye Caramel Cream Bar, C. Howard Violet Gum, Candy Buttons, Candy Cigarettes, Charms Candy Squares, Chuckles Jelly Candies, Neapolitan Coconut Bars, Dots, Dum Dum Pops, Lifesavers, Long Boys, Pearson's Salted Nut Roll, Red Hots, Rock Candy Crystals Box, Smith Brothers Licorice Drops, Sugar Daddy Pop, & Tootsie Pop and more! Feed dad's sweet tooth!
Bill O'Reilly's Legends & Lies: The Patriot by Bill O'Reilly and David Fisher, read by the author and Holter Graham:
Is dad a history buff? Whether he is or isn't, he is going to be hooked on all of Bill O'Reilly's audiobooks after listening to Legends and Lies. Hear all about the controversies of the Revolutionary War through the experiences of its leaders during a time when no one could be trusted. Read by Fox News' Bill O'Reilly and actor Holter Graham.


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Lol. In the manga, every guy looks more muscular than Bruce lee, and every gal looks better than Megan fox!
Keep translating!!! i want to continue readingg ><!
This story is interesting
poor me doesn't understand chinese, while indonesian version stuck in the middle
Last edited by rh_rpg; 09-04-12 at 04:44 AM.
Going thro' the manga, I realise that this is one very very long novel...
the names changes to very weird one
Xiao Feng --> Primawesi
Duan Yu --> Tampan Sakti
Xu Zhu --> Rumpun Bambu
Duan Zheng Chun --> Rupawan Sakti
Wang Yu Yan --> Ratri
Ah Zhu --> Ratna
Ah Zhe --> Rani
Ma Furen --> Nyonya Kuda Laut
Mu Rong Fu --> Kencana Buana
Mu Rong Bo --> Kencana Embun
4 Bodyguard Tayli --> Soputan, Minata, Tanika dan Wanaru
Can we split this comic/manga discussion off into a separate thread? I feel this will help keep this translation thread a little more manageable, and on topic
Finished a new chapter. Enjoy!
And happy Mid-Autumn Festival to you guys!
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Book 2 Chapter 7 Fish in the Net
With agony written on their faces, Kou Zhong together with Xu Ziling, had successively thrown twenty bags of salt into the sea before finally stopping the waves from smashing onto the deck.
Luckily the storm went away soon, otherwise the boat might have flipped over long ago.
Exhausted, the two sat down on the salt bags. Now they've lost the strength to even cry for their loss.
When the sun came out again, Kou Zhong suddenly broke into laughter. Xu Ziling was influenced and also started to laugh hard.
Kou Zhong sighed :"We've lost what's worth for 20 brothel visits. The Heaven is really ruthless."
"Did Mr Bai always teach us to be grateful with what we have?"Xu Ziling said, "Dear Zhong Shao, everything is destined, the Heaven has decided that we would lose these 20 bags, so theres no way we could get even one back."
Suddenly Kou Zhong startled and pointed behind. "You're right, maybe we're destined to be pennyless after all. Now we are to lose these remaining ones."
Shocked, Xu Ziling turned and saw five large ships which just showed up at the bay. Apparently their enemies had been successfully tracing them behind without being noticed. They were only 2 li away from the prey by the time they were discovered.
As it seemed from their speed, they would be caught up within 10 minutes.
The two looked at the Seasand banner on their own mast then the banners of the coming ships, and both boys started to groan helplessly. Clear as it seemed, all banners have the same fish-scale pattern embroidered.
Kou Zhong dropped himself on the salt bags, crying out :"It's over! We're done with our salt business."
Xu Ziling immediately dragged him up and said :"Lets go, or it will be too late!"
An abrupt laughing rose from a large yacht closing up at an incredible speed. Standing at the front of the yacht was the alluring nun they briefly saw the other night. Ten odd well trained strong men were rowing the yacht, sending it like an arrow across the water surface.
The nun shouted :"It's too late to run now!"
Looking at the nun who was dressed in a wetsuit and ready to seize them underwater, they were too terrified to care about the salt before diving into the sea, not having even a second to appreciate her delicate body that could possibly suffocate any living man.
With a flattering smile, the nun cursed :"By my name of the Mermaid, if I - Yo Qiufeng let you two little fish escape from my net, I sworn I would never swim again.'
Then she threw herself into the water elegantly, which compared to Kou Zhong and Xu Zilings desperate manner, was a thousand times better.
Sun rays entered the water like hundreds of thousands of silver needles, turning the blue sea into a boundless realm.
Concentrating Qi at her eyes, Yo Qiufeng immediately caught sight of Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling, who were trying their hardest swimming towards the shore. Their sail boat hung on top the bright water surface like a piece of strange dark cloud floating in the blue sky.
Twisting her waist, Yo Qiufeng shot forth like a gust of wind, swimming almost twice faster than the boys.
Even in Seasand gang, a gang basing its business in coastal area, her swimming skills is still second to none. From this one could tell how formidable she really is.
She couldn't understand how these two imps were able to hold their breath for such long time. Without advanced internal energy, this is simple impossible.
But now she has no time to think about it.
The chief, Dragonlord Han Gaitian had strict orders to seize them alive.
Both boys saw the pursuing nun, but they could do nothing.
Kou Zhong was taking the lead at first. As he saw how fast the nun swam, he knew that Xu Ziling, who was a terrible swimmer, would be caught very soon. He hardened his heart and waved to signal Xu Ziling to go ahead, while he himself turned to face the enemy with his sabre.
Unwilling to let Kou Zhong stand alone against the enemy, Xu Ziling also turned and swam after him.
The distance between the two parties was shortening rapidly.
As they were about to come into melee range, You Qiufeng suddenly revealed a wicked smile. She reached out her hand behind and sent out a huge net head-on at the boys.
As the huge net extended ominously in front of them like a piece of dark cloud, they hardly had any time to react before crushing into the net like two little fish.
The sail boat, just like its owners, became captive of the Seasand Gang. They tied it behind their flagship and put down the sail.
Chief of Seasand Gang, "Dragonlord" Han Gaitian was sitting in front of his seven trusted lieutenants, who had been through many battles with him. Their status was even higher than that of the managers coming from 18 branches around the coastal area.
His dragonseat was set up at the rear end of the ship. He was waiting for the two little captives to be brought forth for questioning.
Seasand Gang, together with Waterdragon Gang and Whale Gang, are three largest gangs in southeastern coastal provinces.
The three gangs used to maintain a very delicate balance, yet skirmishes never ceased to happen.
Since the corruption and downfall of Sui government, powers rose from all across the country. These three gangs also thrived to expand their territory and influence, inevitably causing much more intense fightings amongst them.
The Waterdragon Gang had always been in close relationship with Song Clan in the south, while Seasand Gang had placed their loyalty with Yuwen Clan, becoming minions of the clan.
The Whale Gang seemed to operate quite independently. However their influence was no less than the other two.
The most debatable thing was that since the passing of its former chief Yun Guangling by assassination, his daughter Yun Yuzhen succeeded his position. Since then she actually did a good job, bringing the Whale Gang back in power.
Also known as the Pink Matriarch, this beauty processed even higher level martial skills than her father, earning her a very good name in the southeastern martial world.
By this time Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling had their hand tied behind their backs, escorted in front of Han Gaitian. Four strong men forced them down into a kneeling position, their faces full of depressed expressions.
One man reported :"We have searched their body and the boat. Only twenty taels of silver, nothing else.
Han Gaitian shot out a cold flare from his eyes, "Speak your name!" He said.
Kou Zhong answered: "My name is Fu Zhong, he is Fu Ling..."
Pak! Pak!
Two whips whisked from behind, instantly tearing apart their clothes and skin. Their faces cannot help but twisting in pain.
Han Gaitian let out a laughter and said :"You're lying. One is Kou Zhong, the other is Xu Ziling. You're wanted by General Yuwen across the nation. Whoever bring you two to General Weichi in Yangzhou will get thousand taels of gold bounty as reward."
Standing on his right side was the prime enforcer "Fat Assasin"You Gui. This man has a ball-like figure, and his eyes slim and vicious. "As fish dies for bait, man dies for wealth. If they were not too greedy to have stolen that much salt, we would have a hard time claiming this gold bounty."
Kou Zhong gave out a apologetic smile to Xu Ziling behind him who murmured indifferently :"It turns out we worth that lot of money. We could get rich just by selling out ourselves!"
"Shut up!" Han Gaitian shouted furiously.
Taken aback, the two boys dared not speak anymore. With a chuckling, You Qiufeng came out of the cabin behind. Dressed in a dry robe, she actually wore a wig on her head with several silver hairpins plugged casually here and there. She flatteringly moved beside Han Gaitian and sat down straight on his laps. Clinging onto his strong neck, she smiled and said :You gain where you lose. This time we let Dongming Sect slip away, but we caught these two valuable lads. You wont lose face in front of Yuwen Huaji any more.
Han Gaitian reached to the nuns voluptuous buttocks and tapped them twice. He lowered his voice, saying:What makes you two little imps so valuable?
The two were secretly regretting now. Having known that Seasand gang was affiliated with Yuwen Huaji , they should have seen that Yuwen Huaji would dispatch the gang members to arrest them on sight.
Kou Zhong relieved a sigh and said :If you promise not to hand us to Yuwen Huaji, we will definitely tell you the answer.
Han Gaitian laughed hard. Look! This lad even dare to bargain with us!He said.
All his lieutenants broke into laughter simultaneously.
One of them, named Spear General Ling Zhigao said :Sister Yo said these two kids could take breaths under water, yet their Kungfu is quite weak, which is kind of strange.
The nun put up a flattering smile and ordered :Men! Let us whipped the hell out of them to find out what formidable internal energy they process!
With the men laughing on them, whips swished like rain drops on their bodies, tearing apart the clothes and skin on their backs.
But the two boys did not beg even a single word.
After they were forced up again, Han Gaitians countenance changed. You do have tough bones. These whips had been treated with venom, normal men cannot take even a few hits. If you answer my questions honestly, we might give you special pardon." He said.
Kou Zhong gritted his teeth in pain, and uttered :Of course we were wanted for a reason. Because we know the secret of Yangs treasure vault.
His words struck the entire crew on deck into a complete silence, and everyones eyes uncontrollably lit.
Han Gaiting gestured his lieunants to make no sound and pushed aside the alluring nun. He stood up and commanded :Let them stand, loosen their ties!
The two were helped up and their binding ropes were cut off.
Their clothes were already stripped to pieces. Staggering blood stains were all over their arms. However despite the pain they felt at the beginning, they now felt nothing serious at all.
Towering over the two big boys by two, maybe three inches, Han Gaitian moved before them and said gently:How do you get to know about the treasure?
Xu Ziling answered :Our mum told us.
Nodding, Han Gaitian affirmed :We knew about this too. The Luosha girl saved you, but why isnt she with you?
Kou Zhong sadly answered :Yuwen Huaji killed her. And thats why wed die before he gets his dirty hands on the treasure.
The pretty nun walked over elegantly and pinched on Xu Zilings face. Peeping at him she said :My chief! It seems theyre not lying after all. It was said that Sky King had tracked down the Luosha girl for a piece of jade she loaned. We were puzzled by this matter then, now we know that piece of jade must have come from Yangs Treasure.
Fat Assasin You Gui commended :Now that these two boys have come into our hands, it must be a sign that our chief truly is the chosen one.
Lowering his voice, Han Gaitian asked :Where is the treasure?
Having claimed back his normal calmness, Kou Zhong flew a few winks to the pretty nun to get a big smile on her face, before saying:The treasure is hidden near General Guans temple in Yangzhou, but you have to use a secret method to open. Otherwise youll never find it.
The nun leaned over and pressed her voluptuous breasts to Kou Zhongs chest, murmuring :Then speak it out quickly, the chief will definitely treat you well.
Kou Zhong apparently enjoyed this intimacy a lot. He groaned with his eyes closed :If your chief give us ten taels of gold, then well help him find the treasure.
Han Gaitian uttered :Ten taels of gold is a piece of cake, tell me quickly!"
Winding her arm gently around Kou Zhongs neck, the pretty nun kissed on his cheek and smiled :Come on, tell me.
Amused, Kou Zhong replied with a smile. As long as your chief bring us to Yangzhou and vow that he would never harm us, we will open the treasure vault for him. Otherwise wed die before letting you know anything.
Xu Ziling said :Mechanical traps were densely laid inside the vault, and the entrance itself lies twenty zhang beneath the earth. Unless your chief could get approval from Yangzhou city mayor to blow down the residences in a 5 Li radius and turn over the land, you could never get into that vault without us."
Kou Zhong continued :If you force us to tell you, what if we deliberately leave out a few sentences? You'll never know. How about we make a fair deal? "
Having a hard time bargaining with the two, Han Gaitian shook his head and smiled wryly :"It would be a waste of talent if you're not doing business. Okay, I will take you to Yangzhou then. But don't try to fool me, you'll regret it."Then he yelled :"Men! Lock them up with the cage in the inquisition room!"
When Kou Zhong heard him saying "the cage" he immediately lowered his head and kissed on the pretty nun's lips and caressed her wig with his hand. Stealthily he took out one of the hairpins and hid it in his palm.
The nun complaint :"You lecherous boy!" Pushing him aside.
Then two men came forth and grabbed them by the shoulders.
Han Gaitian was not a bit relieved then. He personally walked them into the cabin, down the stairs and into the chamber where all kinds of torture instruments were laid. He watched them being locked into the cage safely, before leaving the chamber assured with the key.
Xu Ziling looked at the cage made of bold steel bars, completely lost. Kou Zhong reached over and revealed the silver hairpin inside his palm, saying :"I think Mr Han is a man of his word, we'd better cooperate with him!"
Xu Ziling instantly got it and said accordingly :"Let's just hope we won't get caught by Yuwen Huaji in Yangzhou. Gee, we know the secret of the treasure yet we have no gut to get it, how frustrating!"
Smart as they were, they reckoned it doesn't make sense that Han Gaitian's men would left so soon. They believed someone was hiding to eavesdrop and that's indeed the situation.
Kou Zhong asked :"Did you really remember what mum said about opening the vault? That's way too complicated, but luckily you've always had a better memory than me."
Xu Ziling said :"I only caught the second half of it...mum was dying, and we were crying so hard!"
Kou Zhong chuckled :"Well I got the first half! 'Turn left three times and right seven times'! They pay us big and we should give them the real thing."
Xu Ziling laid down and yawned :"Time for sleep!"
Kou Zhong did what he said and fell asleep soon.
The flagship sailed at its full speed towards the north, where the great river meets the sea.
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Suddenly the ship slowed down.
And the two were awaken.
The lanterns hung at the corners had gone out for god knows how long. Inside this all blinding darkness, they could somehow made out what seemed to be dim light passing through the wall and see things vaguely.
They felt something was amissed.
By common sense, Han Gaitian would of course want to get to Yangzhou as fast as they can, what was this slowing down all about?
Sitting up, Kou Zhong stroke his back then Xu Ziling's, before commenting happily :"We do have incredible internal energy now. Our skin were ripped open a few hours ago, now it's smooth again."
Xu Ziling murmured :"Do you think there's still someone eavedropping?"
Kou Zhong whispered into his ear saying :"Suppose that someone could make you the emperor without you paying any effort, will you guard him tightly?"
Shocked, Xu Ziling said :"If we were unable to escape before reaching Yangzhou, Han Gaitian would definitely tear us apart!"
Kou Zhong took out the hairpin and said :"Let's try to open the lock first. There're so many sharp things here, coupled with our internal energy, it shouldn't be difficult to bore a hole!"
Xu Ziling sighed :"Of course. But how can we keep that completely silent and unnoticed?"
Kou Zhong moved to the little door of the cage. He twisted the tip of the hairpin into a small hook and carefully plug it in the key hole. Before long the lock was open with a 'tick' sound.
Not a bit surprised, Xu Ziling skillfully removed the lock and laid it at a corner.
Slowly lifting up the steel fence, they crawled out like two dogs.
Now the ship was even more slower, and footsteps of people running restlessly could be heard from the above levels.
They were greatly encouraged and splitted to find for fitting tools. Xu Ziling quickly found something and signal Kou Zhong to come along. Pointing at a hearth which is used to heat up brand iron, he suggested :"If we lit the hearth and heat up those brand irons, maybe we could burn a small hole at the bottom. Then we could saw open a bigger hole with the saws."
Kou Zhong slapped his shoulder as a compliment, and worked out to lit the hearth. Then he took off his clothes and stuff them beneath the door to prevent water from leaking out.
At this moment the ship accelerated and made an abrupt change in direction, seemingly trying to avoid something.
All of a sudden there were no more footsteps coming from above, while some rose from the corridor outside.
By this time Xu Ziling had just put ten odd pieces of brand iron into the hearth. Hearing the footsteps, he immediately hid behind the door.
Kou Zhong also moved to the door and signaled him to strike down anyone who come inside.
There was someone asking outside the door :"Any unusual conditions?"
"None!"Answered the two other voices.
The first one said :"Here come the warships from Whale Gang. It's truly reckless for her to attack us. Chief had ordered us to guard those two boys well. Fail to do so will be punished according to gang laws."
The two guards agreed soundly.
Then the footsteps went away.
Hurriedly Kou Zhong removed the clothes.
The thick wooden door was pulled open and some torch light leaked from outside. Yet the cage in the corner was still hiding in the shadows.
Two men came in defenseless, one of them said :"Light the lantern first!"
The other person saw the burning hearth and paused for a second. Before he realized what happened, Xu Ziling had landed a hard punched at his head. He instant fell, yet Xu Ziling managed to stop him from hitting the ground with a loud noise.
At the same moment, Kou Zhong launched his attack and struck down the other man. He then popped out his head and saw three men at the stairs were looking towards this chamber.
Kou Zhong reacted with his quick wit, greeting them while waving his hand. Then he hurriedly retreated and closed the door behind. Luckily the torch light was not very bright and he made a quick move, the people had not clearly seen his face. Nonetheless his heart had almost jumped through his throat.
They tied up the two men and stuffed their mouths with pieces of cloth before getting relieved a bit.
Kou Zhong took their money sacks while Xu Ziling took their short halberd and sword. Although these weapons were not as handy as sabres to them, they feel much safer that just bare hands.
Xu Ziling took out a piece of brand iron and press it on the floor.
White smoke roses with some burning smell and sizzling sound.
Removing the iron revealed a burning red dent on the wood flooring.
Meanwhile Kou Zhong went to stuff his clothe back beneath the door.
This time Xu Ziling actually pressed three irons at once. More smoke and sparks roses, and the floor became even redder.
Another abrupt change in direction signaled that the Whale Gang had made closer.
And situation seemed to be getting more intense, with all the footsteps and warcries coming from above.
The brand iron burnt through the wood boarding and sea water immediately started to seep in.
Overjoyed, the two boys used the saw to open the hole.
More and more water poured in. Soon enough the water had reached their ankles, and the two captives were also awaken.
Kou Zhong snapped the last piece of wood boarding clinging to the floor and revealed a large triangular opening. Cutting off the bindings of their captives, they dared not hesitate and dived into the sea at once.
The Seasand moved swiftly ahead, and the sail boat that belonged to them showed up on top of them, dropping a shadow under the brilliant moonlight. Only then did they realize its already at night.
Not asking for Xu Zilings opinion, Kou Zhong just dragged him to swim upwards.
Yet when they reached the water surface, they just missed the boat by a small margin as it was moving too fast.
The moment they popped their heads out of water, they were startled by the amazing scene ahead.
The five large ships of Seasand gang were being sieged by ten odd smaller vessels. The two parties shot rocks and arrows at each other, neither of them gaining advantage over the other.
As Kou Zhong watched helplessly at the sail boat that moved further and further away, somehow it quickly slowed down. It seemed that someone believed it was cumbering the movement of the flagship and had cut off the fastening rope.
They were overjoyed and both started to swim desperately towards the boat that holds all their fortune.
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As AIM celebrates two decades of trading, Gavin Oldham, Executive Chairman of The Share Centre, shares his view on the junior market and gives three top investments from our analysts.
"AIM has become such a feature of the investment landscape that it's hard to remember that it was founded just 20 years ago: four years after The Share Centre.
"A very large number of small and growing companies have raised money, gained profile and new shareholders by being quoted on this key stock market. It's not always been an easy journey: the number of companies has waxed and waned, secondary market liquidity has often been challenged by too many institutional placings, and at the height of spread-betting fever many active investors were drawn away from the cash market. Investors should note that conditions have however improved significantly in recent years.
"In recognition of the very large number of personal investors with a real affinity for AIM stocks, particularly those who choose their own investments, they are now included as eligible for ISA investment. Stamp Duty on AIM shares has now been abolished. But they have also held on to their "Business Assets" status and therefore have substantial Inheritance Tax exemptions.
"The London Stock Exchange has also matured over the past decades: when I started in the market in 1976, smaller stocks were traded on pitches such as "Treasure Island". That matured into the USM, or Unlisted Securities Market, which brought some order but limited recognition. It was only when AIM was established that the market could really show its true colours: providing finance for the fastest growing and employment – generating SMEs throughout the United Kingdom.
Now we have some substantial companies and real success stories to show and thanks are due to the London Stock Exchange who have persevered with AIM – not one of its strongest revenue streams – to deliver a very special market for future growth."
Graham Spooner, investment research analyst from The Share Centre, recommends three AIM picks for investors:
Breedon Aggregates
"This company is the UK's largest independent aggregates business, operating 53 quarries, 27 asphalt plants and 63 concrete plants. The group is expected to be a direct beneficiary of increased infrastructure spending, especially housing, which the group are expecting to grow strongly through to 2018.
"In April, a 30% increase in sales revenue was revealed, as was continued demand for the group's products. The group's margins have also continued to improve to 14.3%, and for reasons such as these we recommend the company as a 'buy' for higher risk investors" seeking growth."
"This young producer of natural feed additives for animal health, hygiene and nutrition is trying to establish a niche for itself internationally. Final results in March reported a 14% rise in profit to £3.3m on the back of £26.6m revenue. Investors will appreciate that the dividend was increased by 29% to 4.5 pence. Management stated that the new financial year has started well.
"We hope Anpario will be a beneficiary on the global pressure on feeding the world's population. We recommend it as a 'buy' for higher risk investors looking for growth in their portfolios."
"Iomart is one of the UK's leading providers of cloud computing services. Being exposed to a rapidly growing sector and having partnerships with some of the largest computing businesses, such as Microsoft and Dell, only strengthens its offering. Full year results published in June showed revenues were up 18% to £65.8m as the market for cloud services continues to expand. The net profit also rose by 15% to £8.8m.
"With interesting prospects and partnerships, we are recommending Iomart as a 'buy' for investors willing to take a higher level of risk and looking to achieve growth in their portfolio."


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You've bought the dress. You've bought the hat. And you've even got matching shoes. But have you stopped to think about what your skin is going to look like in your Derby finest? With a just a few weeks left to go, experts on beauty treatments and medical procedures say there's still plenty of time to get your Derby shine on. The secret is to start thinking about your options now.
Here are the strategies and procedures they recommend before the big day.
Consult a Dermatologist and/or Plastic Surgeon
Getting advice from a specialist about your skin should be your first stop, said Dr. Julene Samuels, an aesthetic plastic surgeon practicing in Louisville. It's not enough to go to your local cosmetics counter and buy up the latest upscale moisturizers. It pays, she said, to have a skincare regimen that is designed for you. "People are often afraid to book an appointment with a plastic surgeon, especially if they aren't interested in surgery. But in my practice, we work with a lot with patients to help them develop a plan that works for them—their skin, their goals and their budget. For some patients, that is just using the right skin care products. For others, it could be fillers, peels, non-invasive laser treatments, or surgery."
Consider Cosmeceuticals
Everyone knows you can get fancy creams and serums at your cosmetics store. But did you know that plastic surgeons offer skin care products, too? They offer "cosmeceuticals"—skin care products that pack the potency of prescription-grade medicines. Only available through plastic surgeons, these products require a prescription and feature clinically tested ingredients that promote firmness, plump and moisturize, exfoliate and correct uneven skin tone. "A lot of people think these kind of products are completely unaffordable. But you'd be surprised," Dr. Samuels said. "Many of the products we offer aren't any different in price than the high-end products you'd find in a department store case, or at stores like Ulta. The difference is, they work, and they are tailored for you."
Don't forget your back
After hibernating in sweaters all winter, are you sure you are ready for that backless dress? These days, "back facials" are now a thing, giving the skin on your back the same exfoliating, moisturizing loving care your face gets during a facial. "These treatments are popular, because it's an area you can't care for by yourself," said Vycki Goldenberg, franchisee for the St. Matthews, Springhurst and Clarksville, IN Massage Envy. "It's best to get several treatments, if you can, before Derby."
Give Your Brows A New Look
Beautiful eyebrows are about so much more than tweezing. If you've never had your eyebrows professionally shaped, spring is a great time to start, experts say. "Getting the right look for your eyebrows is an art. We customize brows based on the shape of your face, the thickness of your brow, and the look you want to achieve," said Marcia Cotner, a franchisee for the European Wax Center in Middletown.
Prepare Your Skin with a Regimen of Facials
All the sources for this story say that regular, professionally administered facials can often be the key to your skin care success, especially in advance of Derby. Professional facials are offered at Samuel's offices, as well as beauty centers such as Massage Envy. They not only exfoliate and hydrate, but they can help plump and prepare your skin, getting it ready for other procedures such as chemical peels or laser treatments. And, of course, they can make sure your skin is up to par with your big Derby outfit reveal.
Wax away your unwanted hair
Waxing legs, underarms, facial hair and bikini line are all very popular treatments in advance of Derby, Cotner said. "If you have several areas you want to wax, it is best to call now and put together a plan for getting all the waxing done in several appointments, so you'll be ready for the big day."
Look into new facelift alternatives
For patients wanting to address the affects of aging without facelifts, facial injectibles like Botox and routine fillers have always been the go-to products. And while they are still good for temporary relief, Dr. Samuels said new non-invasive, non-surgical procedures can offer much better, longer-lasting results. Specifically, she recommends Sculptra, a technique that injects poly-L-lactic acid into folds and places that need filling, especially those around the cheeks and eyes, stimulating collagen response that lasts two to four times longer than other treatments. Profound, another procedure, uses micro-needling to deliver controlled radio frequencies, producing new collagen and elastin, for a retexturizing, tightening response that works for larger areas of the face and neck, often mimicking the results of a facelift.
Out with the old skin, in with the new
When it comes to rejuvenating the skin on your face, few things work better than chemical peels, laser and heat/light treatments. They remove the layers of dead skin on your face, forcing new skin to the surface, eliminating the look of fine lines and lessening the appearance of dark spots. Chemical peels are widely available at beauty centers like Massage Envy, as well as your dermatologist and plastic surgeon's offices, usually with about a three to five day downtime. "Peels are great, but there are other options out there," Samuels said. "There's some truly exciting new procedures available now that offer great results with very little downtime. For instance, our Broadband Light (BBL) service offers a photo rejuvenation treatment that heats the tissues underneath the surface, creating a collagen stimulation that can provide very long lasting results."
Get rid of that stubborn fat
If you have pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise, there is always liposuction. But Samuels said a new non-invasive option, the Ultrashape Power cool laser, can get the job done with around three treatments and a six-week window. The non-surgical regimen usually results in a 32-percent fat reduction in your target areas, she said.
"The key," Samuels said, "is to be proactive, and plan. Take care of your skin, use the right products and interventions, and you can not only look good on Derby, you can put off having facelifts done for years," she said.


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I created a fun mini album with lots of pockets and tags. I used both the Peach and Mint ribbon from the NEW Tie Dye 3 Bundle. OMG, these are beyond gorgeous! What an awesome bow the two of these ribbons made! And check out that cute little shoe charm in the center of the bow! ;) As if you couldn't tell, I'm going to fill this cute little album with shoes, shoes and more shoes! LOL! Anybody who knows me knows that I have a major shoe fetish. I have a 5-ft tall rolling shoe rack in one of our spare bedrooms that's filled up. Seriously. ;)
I haven't done much to the pockets or the tags yet, so this is a work in progress. I will definitely update this post with photos as I adorn the pages with shoes, so stay tuned! ;)
And here is a shot of the back of the little album. This is the cutest thing and I just love how it turned out!
- Cardstock/Paper: GKD Pure Luxury White, Sweet Mango and Fresh Asparagus cardstock; Red solid and patterned cardstock scraps; K & Co. Que Sera Sera double-sided papers
- Stamps: Hero Arts Girls Night Out stamp set
- Ink: Versamark
- Dies: Spellbinders Classic Ovals die; SVG Cuts high heel shoe cut file
- Accessories: 3 Girl JAM Tie Dye 3 Bundle crinkle ribbon, Blue Moon shoe charm
I hope you've found some inspiration to create a project for our Anything Goes with Ribbon challenge this month! I do hope you'll stop by the 3 Girl JAM store to check out the wonderful array of fun crafty goodies and take advantage of the March special! Thanks so much for stopping by today! ;)


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If you haven't heard of Quickoffice yet, it's a brilliant app that allows you to open and edit Microsoft Office files on your smartphone or tablet.
Google own Quickoffice and have just made the app free for everyone on both Android and iOS. Not only that, but if you sign into your Google account with Quickoffice, you'll be given an extra 10GB of Google Drive storage completely for free. However do note that this 10GB will only last for two years.
Quickoffice is an amazing app and is perfect for anyone who works with Microsoft Office documents regularly.
With Quickoffice now being free there is basically no need to use Microsoft's own Office Mobile app for iOS which requires a yearly subscription of £79.99.


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Bridge Mathematics Syllabus 2017-2018
Millington Central High School
Mr. Rudolph Ritter, Room M 102
(901) 873-8100
Welcome to class!
General Information
Text: Tennessee Bridge Math, McGraw-Hill
Materials Needed: Notebook, paper, and pencils
1st 9 weeks.
Chapter 1 Operations and properties involving Real numbers
Chapter 2 The Coordinate Plane, Linear Functions, Multi-Step Equations
Chapter 6 Slope of a Line and Slope-intercept Form, Systems of Equations
Class Rules:
Tests: Chapter assessments will be graded on completion, accuracy, and proper form.
Classwork: Includes in-class assignments, bell –work, and participation. Classwork will be grades on accuracy and / or completion and proper form. Classwork must be completed during the given class time for full credit. A grade of zero will given for any assignments not attempted.
Quizzes: Weekly quizzes, pop quizzes, and vocabulary quizzes may be given and will be graded on completion, accuracy, and proper form.
Make-up: Make-up work must be completed in a timely manner and in accordance with school board policy. Test and quizzes can be rescheduled, if a day or new material is missed (not if a review day is missed).
Bridge Math | B
Bridge Math is a course intended to build upon concepts taught in previous courses to allow students to gain a deeper knowledge of the real and complex number systems as well as the structure, use, and application of equations, expressions, and functions. Functions emphasized include linear, quadratic and polynomial. Students continue mastery of geometric concepts such as similarity, congruence, right triangles, and circles. Students use categorical and quantitative data to model real life situations and rules of probability to compute probabilities of compound events.
Bridge Math includes the following domains and clusters:
o Create equations that describe numbers orrelationships.
· Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities
o Understandsolvingequationsasaprocessofreasoningandexplainthereasoning. o Solveequationsandinequalitiesinonevariable.
o Solvesystemsofequations.
o Represent and solve equations and inequalities graphically.
o Visualize relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensionalobjects.
o Usetherulesofprobabilitytocomputeprobabilitiesofcompoundeventsinauniformprobability model.
Mathematical Modeling
Mathematical Modeling is a Standard for Mathematical Practice (MP4) and a Conceptual Category. Specific modeling standards appear throughout the high school standards indicated with a
star (★). Where an entire domain is marked with a star, each standard in that domain is a modeling standard.
Standards for Mathematical Practice
Being successful in mathematics requires the development of approaches, practices, and habits of mind that need to be in place as one strives to develop mathematical fluency, procedural skills, and conceptual understanding. The Standards for Mathematical Practice are meant to address these areas of expertise that teachers should seek to develop in their students. These approaches, practices, and habits of mind can be summarized as "processes and proficiencies" that successful mathematicians have as a part of their work in mathematics. Additional explanations are included in the main introduction of these standards.
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 4. Model with mathematics.
5. Use appropriate tools strategically.
6. Attend to precision.
7. Look for and make use of structure.
8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Literacy Standards for Mathematics
Communication in mathematics employs literacy skills in reading, vocabulary, speaking and listening, and writing. Mathematically proficient students communicate using precise terminology and multiple representations including graphs, tables, charts, and diagrams. By describing and contextualizing mathematics, students create arguments and support conclusions. They evaluate and critique the reasoning of others, analyze, and reflect on their own thought processes. Mathematically proficient students have the capacity to engage fully with mathematics in context by posing questions, choosing appropriate problem-solving approaches, and justifying solutions. Further explanations are included in the main introduction.
Literacy Skills for Mathematical Proficiency
1. Use multiple reading strategies.
2. Understand and use correct mathematical vocabulary. 3. Discuss and articulate mathematical ideas.
4. Write mathematical arguments.
Cluster Headings
The Real Number System (N.RN)
Content Standards
Quantities★ (N.Q)
Content Standards
Number and Quantity
A. Use properties of rational and irrational numbers.
B.N.RN.A.1. Use rational and irrational numbers in calculations and in real-world context.
A. Reason quantitatively and use units to solve problems.
B.N.Q.A.1 Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays.
B.N.Q.A.2 Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling.
B.N.Q.A.3 Solve problems involving squares, square roots of numbers, cubes, and cube roots of numbers.
The Complex Number System (N.CN)
A. Perform arithmetic operations with complex numbers.
B.N.CN.A.1 Know there is a complex number i such that i2 = -1, and every complex number has the form a + bi with a and b real.
B.N.CN.A.2 Know and use the relation i2 = -1 and the commutative, associative, and distributive properties to add, subtract, and multiply complex numbers.
Seeing Structure in Expressions (A.SSE)
Cluster Headings Content Standards
A. Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems.
B.A.SSE.A.1 Use properties of multiplication and division to solve problems containing scientific notation.
B.A.SSE.A.2 Use algebraic structures to solve problems involving proportional reasoning in real-world context.
Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions(A.APR)
A. Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials.
B.A.APR.A.1 Understand that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers, namely, they are closed under the operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication; add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
B. Understand the relationship between zeros and factors of polynomials.
B.A.APR.B.2 Identify zeros of polynomials when suitable factorizations are available, and use the zeros to construct a rough graph of the function defined by the polynomial.
Creating Equations★ (A.CED) Cluster Headings Content Standards
A. Create equations that describe numbers or relationships.
B.A.CED.A.1 Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve real-world problems.
B.A.CED.A.2 Create equations in two or more variables to represent relationships between quantities.
B.A.CED.A.3 Rearrange formulas to highlight a quantity of interest, using the same reasoning as in solving equations.
Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities (A.REI)
A. Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning.
B.A.REI.A.1 Build functions and write expressions, equations, and inequalities for common algebra settings leading to a solution in context (e.g., rate and distance problems and problems that can be solved using proportions).
B. Solve equations and inequalities in one variable.
B.A.REI.B.2 Solve quadratic equations in one variable. Solve quadratic equations by inspection (e.g., for x2 = 49), taking square roots, completing the square, knowing and applying the quadratic formula, and factoring, as appropriate to the initial form of the equation. Recognize when the quadratic formula gives complex solutions and write them as a ± bi for real numbers a and b.
C. Solve systems of equations.
B.A.REI.C.3 Solve and explain the solutions to a system of equations using a variety of representations including combinations of linear and non-linear equations.
D. Represent and solve equations and inequalities graphically.
B.A.REI.D.4 Use algebra and geometry to solve problems involving midpoints and distances.
B.A.REI.D.5 Solve a linear inequality using multiple methods and interpret the solution as it applies to the context.
Interpreting Functions (F.IF)
A. Understand the concept of a function and use function notation.
B.F.IF.A.1 Understand that a function from one set (called the domain) to another set (called the range) assigns to each element of the domain exactly one element of the range. If f is a function and x is an element of its domain, then f(x) denotes the output of f corresponding to the input x. The graph of f is the graph of the equation y = f(x).
B.F.IF.A.2 Use function notation, evaluate functions for inputs in their domains, and interpret statements that use function notation in terms of a context.
B. Interpret functions that arise in applications in terms of the context.
B.F.IF.B.3 Recognize functions as mappings of an independent variable into a dependent variable. ★
C. Analyze functions using different representations.
B.F.IF.C.4 Graph linear, quadratic, absolute value, and piecewise functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated ones. ★
B.F.IF.C.5 Write a function defined by an expression in different but equivalent forms to reveal and explain different properties of the function.
B.F.IF.C.6 Use the properties of exponents to interpret expressions for exponential functions.
Similarity, Right Triangles and Trigonometry (G.SRT)
A. Understand similarity in terms of similarity transformations.
B.G.SRT.A.1 Apply similar triangles to solve problems, such as finding heights and distances.
B. Define trigonometric ratios and solve problems involving right triangles.
B.G.SRT.B.2 Apply basic trigonometric ratios to solve right triangle problems. B.G.SRT.B.3 Apply properties of 30° 60° 90°, 45° 45° 90°, similar, and
congruent triangles.
B.G.SRT.B.4 Solve problems involving angles of elevation and angles of depression.
Circles (G.C)
A. Find arc lengths and areas of sectors of circles.
B.G.C.A.1 Apply a variety of strategies to determine the area and circumference of circles after identifying necessary information.
Geometric Measurement and Dimension (G.GMD)
A. Visualize relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects.
B.G.GMD.A.1 Use relationships involving area, perimeter, and volume of geometric figures to compute another measure.
B.G.GMD.A.2 Use several angle properties to find an unknown angle measure.
B.G.GMD.A.3 Apply a variety of strategies using relationships between perimeter, area, and volume to calculate desired measures in composite figures (i.e., combinations of basic figures).
Modeling with Geometry (G.MG)
A. Apply geometric concepts in modeling situations.
B.G.MG.A.1 Use appropriate technology to find the mathematical model for a set of non-linear data.
B.G.MG.A.2 Solve problems involving surface area and volume in real-world context.
Statistics and Probability
Interpreting Categorical and Quantitative Data (S.ID)
A. Summarize, represent, and interpret data on a single count or measurement variable.
B.S.ID.A.1 Use statistics appropriate to the shape of the data distribution to compare center (median, mean) and spread (interquartile range, standard deviation) of two or more different data sets.
B. Summarize, represent, and interpret data on two categorical and quantitative variables.
B.S.ID.B.2 Interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
B.S.ID.B.3 Represent data on two quantitative variables on a scatter plot, and describe how the variables are related.
a. Fit a function to the data; use functions fitted to data to solve problems in the context of the data. Use given functions or choose a function suggested by the context. Emphasize linear, quadratic, and exponential models.
C. Interpret linear models.
B.S.ID.C.4 Interpret the slope (rate of change) and the intercept (constant term) of a linear model in the context of the data.
Conditional Probability and the Rules of Probability (S.CP)
A. Use the rules of probability to compute probabilities of compound events in a uniform probability model.
B.S.CP.A.1 Understand and use basic counting techniques in contextual settings.
B.S.CP.A.2 Compute a probability when the event and/or sample space are not given or obvious.
B.S.CP.A.3 Recognize the concepts of conditional and joint probability expressed in real-world contexts.
B.S.CP.A.4 Recognize the concept of independence expressed in real-world contexts.
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