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October 5, 1984, Section C, Page 8Buy Reprints
WATCHING ''The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai'' from beginning to end is like coming into the middle chapters of some hilariously overplotted, spaced-out 1930's adventure serial, neither the beginning nor the end of which ever comes into sight. At its best, which it frequently is, it's a lunatic ball, an extremely genial, witty example of what is becoming a movie genre all its own. That is, the science-fiction farce, which includes the current ''Repo Man'' and the virtually seminal ''Liquid Sky.''
''Buckaroo Banzai,'' which opens today at the Murray Hill and other theaters, was written by Earl Mac Rauch (''New York, New York'') and marks the directorial debut of W. D. Richter, whose previous credits have been as a writer (''Slither,'' the remake of ''Invasion of the Body Snatchers'' and ''Brubaker,'' among others). Mr. Rauch and Mr. Richter make a most winning writer-director team.
Absolutely nothing in ''Buckaroo Banzai'' is quite clear, nor is it supposed to be, though most of it is very funny, beginning with the opening sequence.
In this, Buckaroo Banzai (Peter Weller), the son of an American mother and a Japanese father, an adviser to United States Presidents, and a leader of a rock group called the Hong Kong Cavaliers, is late arriving at a desert site, where he is to test a new, supersonic automobile, because he is busy performing a brain operation of a delicacy beyond the capacity of all other surgeons.
Buckaroo is obviously someone very unusual, even for sci-fi farce. As played in gravely comic style by Mr. Weller, he never gives any indication that he knows he's a combination of Buck Rogers, the Shadow, Bruce Lee, Christopher Reeve's Superman, Dr. Kildare and any two members of the Monty Python troupe.
In the course of these adventures, Buckaroo comes upon a complex plot to destroy the world when, driving his supersonic car, he passes briefly into ''the eighth dimension.'' This space, within our space, is inhabited by extraterrestrials, ''electroids from Planet 10,'' beings who landed in New Jersey in 1938 during Orson Welles's legendary ''War of the Worlds'' broadcast, here revealed for the first time not to have been a hoax. Poor Mr. Welles, according to Mr. Rauch and Mr. Richter, was hypnotized into making that false declaration.
Also involved in the spiraling complications are a small but important gadget called the ''overthruster,'' and such characters as a suicidal young woman named Penny Priddy (Ellen Barkin); Dr. Emilio Lizardo (John Lithgow), a mad Italian scientist who, when first seen, is confined to a hospital for the criminally insane, and one good extraterrestrial (Carl Lumbly, disguised as a Rastafarian.
Other characters seen from time to time include Buckaroo's extremely square doctor-pal (Jeff Goldblum), henchmen good and bad, large and small, plus the American President, who is usually seen hanging upside down in some therpeutic device in his room at Walter Reade Hospital, often being urged by his aides to sign a declaration of war - the short form - against the Soviet Union.
Mr. Lithgow is a madman to make Doctor Mabuse look like a disadvantaged pussycat. He's the perfect adversary for Buckaroo, a fellow given to such exclamations as ''The deuce you say!'' and to uttering aphorisms on the order of ''Don't be mean, because no matter where you go, there you are.'' I also am haunted by the line, ''Why is that watermelon there?'' though I've now forgotten the context.
Equal to the importance of the screenplay, the direction and the performances are the production design by J. Michael Riva and the various special effects provided by Michael Fink, Peter Kuran and others, working separately and together.
''Buckaroo Banzai'' may well turn out to be a pilot film for other theatrical features, though this one would be hard to top for pure, nutty fun.
''Buckaroo Banzai,'' which has been rated PG (''Parental Guidance Suggested''), includes some vulgar language and some not very alarming violence.
Within the Beyond THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI, directed by W. D. Richter; written by Earl Mac Rauch; director of photography, Fred J. Koenekamp; edited by Richard Marks and George Bowers; music by Michael Boddicker; produced by Neil Canton and Mr. Richter; released by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. At Murray Hill, 34th Street and Lexington Avenue, and other theaters. Running time: 100 minutes. This film is rated PG. Buckaroo BanzaiPeter Weller Dr. Emilio Lizardo/Lord John WhorfinJohn Lithgow Penny PriddyEllen Barkin New JerseyJeff Goldblum John BigbooteChristopher Lloyd Perfect TommyLewis Smith John EmdallRosalind Cash Professor HikitaRobert Ito Reno NevadaPepe Serna President WidmarkRonald Lacey Secretary of DefenseMatt Clark RawhideClancy Brown


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There are approximately 11 million single parents in America today, and their numbers are rapidly increasing. At least half of which are women, so there is always a possibility that you will meet a cool single mom and maybe land a date if you're lucky enough. Dating a single, free-as-a-bird woman is way different from dating a single mom. A non-mom can be happy-go-lucky, flexible, free-spending and spontaneous-all the things that a mom could never be. There may be occasions when you'll spot a single mom at the hippest nightclub in your area, dressed in a ravishing little black dress that leaves little to the imagination.
She may look naturally sexy, but she doesn't normally look like this at home. She may have spent the last 24 hours looking for sitters and making necessary arrangements just to leave the Land of Mommyhood for a couple of hours. In order to make things work with a single mom, there are some very important things that a guy has to keep in mind so that she'll be asking for more. A mom is always juggling-roles, tasks and emotions that are different from those of a non-mom. She has to make time (all the time!) for her kids.
The chances of having "alone time" with her is near zero, and she will be setting her boundaries based on her children's needs. Everything is a crazy balancing act for her-the family, career, money issues, and YOU. A guy has to be extra understanding of her situation so that he won't end up feeling that he is taken for granted. This is the first step to a successful relationship with a single mom. Taking her for a weekend out-of-town trip may sound romantic and exciting, but remember that she's a mom.
Mixing motherhood with impulsiveness is quite impossible, so a single mom may not always be thrilled with spur-of-the moment ideas. It is always difficult to manage, and can be quite frustrating. You may have ironed out even the smallest details, but always be ready to cancel when something comes up. Flexibility and being able to change plans at the last minute is something that you have to get used to when with a single mom. Being single is expensive; being a single mom is, well, VERY expensive. Raising a kid is no joke, so she will always need to stick on a budget.
Though she may want to go out with you more often, the cost of babysitting may prevent her from doing so. If you want to spend more time with her without causing a dent in her budget, consider activities that don't need a babysitter. An at-home movie night or a picnic in the park is something that everyone can enjoy and will probably earn you some bonus points. Although your hot momma hasn't introduced you to the kids yet, it doesn't mean that she doesn't like you enough. Perhaps she doesn't want her kids to meet every man she goes out with, or she wants to know you first and see where the relationship is heading. Give her the chance to get to know you one day at a time– be patient and don't take it personally.
When you're already a regular feature in the house, respect her decision about what is acceptable in front of the kids. Talk about how much affection should be expressed in their presence, and let her discipline them in her own way. Avoid acting like a dad (which you aren't), especially if the relationship is pretty recent. Issues about her kid's behavior should be discussed, but never in their presence. Single moms often have a hard time making their kids get along with the guy they are dating. Jealousy and some amount of hostility is normal-hang tight-they will eventually see what she sees in you.


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Template:FFXII Enemies The Bombshell is a Rare Game enemy in the game Final Fantasy XII found in the Lhusu Mines. It is a stronger version of Grenade.
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Grenade infused with the power of rich magicite. This strain, as yet unrecorded in the Camp annals, is hunted in the Lhusu Mines.
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How Often Should I Get My Forklift Serviced?
Tips on forklift repair and servicing
If your idea of fixing a 'check engine' light is to cover it with duct tape, pay serious attention to this article; it might just save yourself a lot of pain and money.
While most modern cars can go for long stretches with just the occasional oil change and tyre inflation, forklifts—especially forklifts that are used many days of the year—require professional servicing at specific intervals.
The Australian standard is to have your forklifts serviced at least every six months or every 250 hours (depending on which comes first). Like many kinds of vehicles, a typical forklift's major service intervals vary by age; for example, major services are due at 250 hours, 500 hours, 1000 hours, and 2000 hours.
By hiring through Aussie Forklift Hire, servicing your forklifts will just be one less thing you have to concern yourself with, since we take great care to ensure that all of our forklifts have been fully serviced and are available in excellent condition.
Troubleshooting a problematic forklift
One of the big benefits of hiring (rather than purchasing) your forklifts from Aussie Forklift Hire is that we guarantee quality forklifts that have been professionally maintained and serviced.
However, while we go to great lengths to ensure that all our forklifts sold are in pristine condition when they leave the factory floor, machines are not invulnerable from wearing down over time. When purchasing a forklift, it is up to you to ensure that they are properly maintained.
Besides the routine servicing mentioned in our previous email article, a breakdown checklist is essential for ensuring the longevity of your forklifts.
What can you do if your forklift fails to start?
Just like a car, there are many reasons why your forklift might not start. For example, if you have a gas-powered forklift, the problem might be something as simple as the gas bottle being depleted, or it could be that the LPG/Petrol switch is in the incorrect position.
Additionally, another common problem is accidentally leaving the forklift in reverse or forward gear when powering down. Just like a car, a forklift will not start in these gears (for obvious reasons). Another potential reason why a forklift might not start is due to the fact that most modern forklifts will not start if the driver doesn't have his or her seatbelt connected.
However, sometimes the problem can be trickier to solve. One such example is a blocked air filter, which will cause the forklift to not start. Another problem might be a flat battery. If the forklift was exposed to prolonged electrical use without the engine running, a forklift—just like a car—can have its battery drained.
Furthermore, as mentioned in a previous article, a battery that is well beyond its use-by date is prone to rapid depletion. If your battery is draining much quicker than usual, it's a very strong indicator that your battery needs replacement.
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Here's another $5 lunch. El Pollo Regio has a $3.99 lunch special that includes two pieces of grilled chicken (leg and thigh), Mexican rice, pinto beans and corn tortillas. A fountain drink is $1.62, so with that, my total was over $6.
We've reviewed El Pollo Regio before, but we ordered the wrong thing before. The grilled chicken here is excellent. It's juicy and flavorful, and the best Mexican-style grilled chicken I've tasted. The beans are really good too. And the salsa molcajete is delicious.
The special comes with a mess of grilled onions, which were good, but they were too many. Next time, I'll ask them to nix them from my order.
Now, this chicken is grilled over an open flame, but I'm pretty sure it's not especially healthy, and I don't want to give that impression. It's marinated and cooked with the skin on, so it's probably pretty fatty — I couldn't find any nutrition information online.
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SERVES 8 | ACTIVE TIME 20 Min | TOTAL TIME 20 Min
16 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into bite size pieces
1 English cucumber, cut into spears and then quartered
1/2 medium red onion, rough dice
1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
1 cup bacon crumbles (1 pound cooked, cooled and crumbled)
Easy Ranch Dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves minced garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic paste)
1 teaspoon course ground black pepper
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to directions on the package (do not add salt to the water). Drain and set aside to cool once cooked.
Meanwhile, prepare dressing: In a medium bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream and milk. Add remaining dressing ingredients. Place in refrigerator until ready to dress salad.
Combine cooled tortellini and remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss with salad tongs until well coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve and enjoy!
COOK'S NOTES: Salad is excellent the next day. If you prefer your salad more vegetable heavy, add 1 more orange pepper, 1yellow pepper, 1 cucumber. Follow the instructions for the remaining steps.
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Advice On The Best Kinds Of Coffee
It is a lot easier to dream of making perfect coffee than actually doing it. In many cases, home brewed coffee does not come out tasting right. Here, you will discover some fabulous tips on working through your brewing issues.
If you're worried about your weight or have diabetes, consider adding Stevia to your coffee instead of sugar. Stevia is a plant-based product that adds sweetness without introducing additional glucose. You can find it at health food stores and supermarkets.
Containers that seal out air are the best choice when it comes to storing your coffee. Exposed beans makes for stale coffee. Don't use the square bags that feature one-way valves, as the seal is going to break. The purpose of the valves are to allow air to escape after the beans have roasted.
Coffee Beans
When you buy whole coffee beans, make sure you do not grind them until just before you are ready to make a fresh pot. When you grind beforehand, the coffee loses its flavor. Grinding your coffee beans in advance will result in weaker-tasting coffee.
Does the coffee you make each day in your dripping machine make you happy? A simple way to improve the flavor is to run hot water through it before you make your actual coffee. Once you have done this, make a pot of coffee as you normally would. You can also use this technique to clean your coffee maker.
When you buy coffee beans, never keep them in the bag they came in after you have opened them. Instead, put them in an airtight container. This lets it stay fresh for longer.
Coffee can last longer when placed in a freezer, but be sure to only keep it there for three months. If you keep it around for much longer than that, the quality will begin to decrease.
Iced Coffee
If you like iced coffee, brew a strong pot in the evening and leave it in the fridge. This creates chilled coffee when you're ready to add ice, instead of producing watered down coffee instead. For best results, add extras such as sweetener and milk before chilling the coffee. This will give you the optimal iced coffee when you wake up.
Get yourself a good coffee grinder. This really brings out the flavor of the coffee by leaving the oils intact. Choose a grinder that has options for adjusting the grind to the type of brew you desire. Many coffee makers come with built-in grinders which will help free up counter space.
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You can hire this package with one of our Princess bouncy castles or just the package on its own, either way its just stunning. The package comes with a huge Princess carriage ball pool full of pearl coloured balls, two beautiful unicorn rockers, twenty different shapes including puzzle blocks and small rockers, two pink rody hoppers and one unicorn hopper all set out on matching pink mats. This package is all about Princess, unicorns, and fairytale castles, you cannot get any more magical than this and its the only package of its kind on the Wirral.
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Biden cites need for technical training in St. Louis visit
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden says there is strong demand for technical training and job creation, including many jobs that won't require a college degree.
The Democrat spoke Friday during a visit at LaunchCode in St. Louis. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Biden touted the Obama administration's TechHire initiative as a way to get people with non-traditional work and educational backgrounds trained and employed in tech jobs.
LaunchCode, founded in St. Louis in 2013, has placed 310 people in apprenticeships with a 90 percent hiring rate into full-time positions. Sixty percent of those workers were previously unemployed, and 25 percent lack a college degree.
Biden says there is a demand for 1.2 million IT workers in the U.S. by 2022. He says 40 percent of the jobs won't require a college degree.


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Book car hire on the go with the new Avis iphone app
Booking car hire on the go has never been so simple thanks to the launch of leading car rental company Avis' new iPhone application. Designed to make the car rental experience easier for thousands of Avis customers nationwide, this new app will enable iPhone users to search for vehicles, obtain quotes and book hire cars without needing to switch on their computer.
Not only does the Avis app offer customers a quick and easy way to book, it also utilises GPS technology, enabling them to find their nearest Avis location. Users also have access to the entire Avis fleet, just as they would be able to do online or over the phone. Furthermore, the app's 'More' feature provides customers with contact details and location information, as well as storing the user's preferences, favourite destinations and their predefined details and settings to make repeat bookings even easier.
Nick Mountfield, Head of Marketing at Avis UK, comments: "We are committed to offering our customers the most convenient and seamless service possible. The Avis app is further evidence of our desire to listen to and respond to our customers' needs. Catering for both business and leisure travellers across the country, we believe that offering UK travellers the chance to reserve cars on the move will help boost business from our 100 plus UK locations."


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The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions, but the world hasn't yet spun off its axis. So for now, at least, Super Bowl LIII is still scheduled to be played next year.
The Eagles, who were the worst team in the NFC East just one year ago, are clearly among the favorites to get back to the Super Bowl again. But is there any chance the Giants can pull off their worst-to-first trick, too?
The odds are long. According to Bovada, in fact, the Giants are 50-1 shots to get there and win it. Only one NFC team - the Chicago Bears at 100-1 - has longer odds. And the Giants have a lot of work to do to fix their problems from their 3-13 mess last season (The Eagles, by contrast, were only 7-9 when they finished last in the NFC East in 2016).
Still, some pieces are in place. After all, one year ago the Giants were 11-5 and in the playoffs. They still have a franchise quarterback, a hopefully healthy Odell Beckham Jr., and a core of good players on defense. But if they really want to even dream about being on the field in Atlanta next February, here's some of the work they still have to do:
Fix the offensive line - This is the biggest offseason task (and the biggest reason why they haven't been a true contender for years). The line is a mess. It likely needs at least three, maybe four new pieces, including an influx of youth. GM Dave Gettleman almost certainly will dip into free agency and the draft for help, and he'll test his scouting chops in a search for some underrated, overlooked gems. Whatever it takes, they need a line that can not only protect QB Eli Manning, but can open up some holes for the rushing attack - particularly on those tough, short-yardage runs they'll need to win in the postseason.
Add some pass rushers - In recent years, the Giants were over-reliant on Jason Pierre-Paul and Olivier Vernon to get to the quarterback. In their Super Bowl years, they had at least three, and usually four quality pass-rushers, and they came at the quarterback in waves. So, they need another defensive end to help keep JPP and Vernon fresher late in games and late in the season. And an edge-rusher at the linebacker spot would be nice, especially if new defensive coordinator James Bettcher starts playing some (or all) 3-4.
Eli Manning has to find his old form - He hasn't had much help, and he's played behind a terrible line. Maybe that's the reason, but he's clearly been off the last couple of years. He looks -- to borrow an old word -- "skittish" at times. He also has been off target on far too many of his throws. If Gettleman gets him a line and new coach Pat Shurmur gets a little more creative on offense, Manning will have all the tools at his disposal. There would be no excuses. This would, then, be a bad time for a late-career fade.
Clean up the locker room - This isn't nursery school. If players like Eli Apple and Ereck Flowers aren't going to buy in, then get them out - yes, even though they're former first-round picks. Chemistry in football is not overrated. It was that, more than talent and injuries, that destroyed the Giants' defense last year. They all need to buy in. If Janoris Jenkins and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie are back, they need to play by the rules - especially the simple ones (like, you know, showing up for work). And everyone should be there for the offseason program, including Beckham. No more party-boat trips or other self-serving things for anyone, either. Football and "team" need to be the priorities again.
Beckham must be Beckham again - Judging by his 'Dirty Dancing' moves, the star receiver's ankle looks fine, and yes, everyone in the Giants organization expects a full recovery. We'll see. There was a time they expected full recoveries for Steve Smith, Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz, too. But remember, Beckham not only needs to be recovered, he needs to be what he was because he's an uncommon, game-changing weapon the Giants desperately need. He also needs to totally buy in, and not at all be distracted or bothered with what will undoubtedly be a contract situation that lingers all year.
Stay healthy - Easier said than done, but the importance can't be understated. In the last five years, the Giants have had only one season where their health was pretty good. It was 2016 and they went 11-5.
Pat Shurmur must be the leader the Giants think he is - Tom Coughlin was a leader right from the beginning. Sure, at first he rubbed plenty of people the wrong way, but there was never a doubt that he was in charge, and knew what he was doing. The contrast to that was Ben McAdoo, who looked like an overmatched kid searching for his own identity from Day 1. Players sensed it. Eventually, they took advantage of it. That leaves Shurmur with a difficult job to fit somewhere in between those two while, of course, being himself. He has to take charge of a broken locker room without alienating its core talent, while getting them to quickly believe in a coach who has a head coaching record of 9-23. A lot of that will be determined by how quickly he wins. Setting the right tone at the start will help, too, because if the players don't buy in quickly, he'll have no chance to succeed. Doug Pederson obviously did it after Chip Kelly made a mess of the Eagles organization, so it can be done pretty fast.


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27 November 2015
|We organise professional and informative programmes at the House of Dialogue in Budapest for a deeper and more differentiated understanding of forced migration.
The Jezsuita Menekült Szolgálat (JMSz) has begun work in a home for unaccompanied refugee minors in Budapest. The team runs regular education sessions with a small group of children in order to boost their confidence and increase their integration opportunities. JRS runs English language classes and a cultural mentoring programme has been set up. Hungarian language classes will also start soon.
In the long run, JMSz plans to build more acceptance and tolerance, reducing prejudices and fears and similarly helping asylum seekers to understand the country's culture and values. JMSz aims to support integration through language and skills training, facilitating education by offering tutoring.
"We organise professional and informative programmes at the House of Dialogue in Budapest for a deeper and more differentiated understanding of forced migration. We organised and took part in many meetings and lectures helping a better orientation for interested people," says project coordinator Luca Solymoskövi.
"We offer educational materials for high school students for a deeper understanding of migration as well as to facilitate possible Christian responses. Part of our efforts involves making Catholic Social Teaching better known in Hungary. For better use of this material we are producing an e-learning programme," says Solymoskövi.
In order to maximise the impact of its work JMSz is co-operating with many other faith-based organisations (FBOs) including the Charity Service of the Order of Malta and with the communities of the Szentjánosbogár, Taizé, Saint Egidio, Focolare, Schönstadt and the Szociális Testvérek.
Showing great willing to be part of the JRS Europe network, a West-Balkan cooperation has started. JMSz started a volunteer programme in order to help JRS in Croatia with the emergency response there. In early November the Provincials and programme leaders met in Zagreb.
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Wildfires Cause Cooling in Arctic
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Wildfires in Alaska and Canada Had Net Cooling Effect
Proving that climate science can be anything but intuitive, researchers report that large wildfires could have a net cooling effect. Led by Robert Stone, at the University of Colorado in Boulder, the team studied the wildfires that ravaged Alaskan and Canadian wilderness in 2004. The work is credited with creating a better understanding of the impact of particles and smoke in the atmosphere, which has been one factor of uncertainty in climate models. California Wildfires Won't Impact Alaska
Researchers point out that smoke from the California wildfires are unlikely to affect the arctic, because air circulation patterns do not favor the smoke reaching the arctic. However, wildfires in Siberia could affect the Arctic in addition to fires such as those in 2004 which burned in Western Canada and Alaska.
Reflected Radiation and Absorbed Warmth
The researchers measured the smoke density and the amount of energy from sunlight reaching the ground level through the wildfire smoke, to see the relationship between the amount of smoke and the reduction of net energy reaching the ground. The team found that although particles in the atmosphere absorb energy above the ground, they also reflect incoming radiation and prevent this from warming the ground below the cloud of smoke. The net effect of both influences is cooling, which is more notable when the smoke is over dark surfaces which would otherwise efficiently absorb the incoming radiation.
Uncertainties Remain
Additional uncertainties remain which are not addressed by the University of Colorado Boulder study. For example, the study does not address the tendency of particles to affect cloud formation, either by evaporating clouds due to the warmth collected in the particle mass, or by "seeding" clouds by triggering condensation on the particles.
Since wildfires are a natural phenomena, where does mankind fit into the climate change-wildfire impact continuum? Climate change models predict more fires due to drought conditions in global warming scenarios; sustainable forestry reduces wildfire risks. Studies such as this help us to understand the delicate balance.
More on Wildfires:
Rainforest Alliance Finds Sustainably Certified Forests Have Fewer Wildfires
A Picture is Worth... Northern California's Wildfires
Distant Wildfires Cause Arctic Cooling
More on Climate Models:
Climate Versus Economy: Yale Model Allows You to Decide.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report
What Makes Global Warming Skeptics Tick?


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Bartender Training in Miami with the Elite Experience
Bartender training in Miami with Elite Bartending School guarantees you top notch training with professionals that have over 20 years in the bartending business. Elite is the perfect place for those interested in the bartending trade as well as for bartenders with little experience. The Miami bartender training school is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and is also certified under the provisions of Chapter 1005, Florida Statutes and Chapter 6E. License #4005 by the state of Florida.
Hands-On Training
Elite Bartending School's facility includes six bars and eight wells, meaning that you will be able to spend the program's two weeks participating and practicing in class often. This style of hands-on training encourages retention of lessons while students learn their way around the bar. Not only will students of the bartender training in Miami learn the mixology behind over 100 popular modern cocktails, but they will also be trained in customer service techniques and taught the soft skills necessary to handle any situation they should encounter while bartending. All lessons are held in a functional club, providing the perfect atmosphere to learn what it takes to be behind the bar. You'll also have the chance to participate in a flair class, learning the basics of flair as well as how to hone in on the craft. A little flair can take your bartending to the next level!
Elite caters to your needs when it comes to convenience with your schedule. While the classes are kept small to foster more one-on-one moments with the instructors, multiple classes are scheduled per week. In the event of emergencies, students may reschedule their missed class with another to ensure that graduation is still possible. Elite also offers classes on weekends that take place on every Sunday for a four-week period. Classes for bartender training in Miami are also offered in Spanish.
Contact Elite Bartending School today at (305) 460-8070 to schedule your first class. You can also fill out the convenient online form and we will call you directly.


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Understanding a Heart Murmur
The heart makes sounds as it beats. These sounds occur as the heart valves open and close to allow blood to flow through the heart. A heart murmur is an extra noise heard during a heartbeat. The noise is caused when blood does not flow smoothly through the heart. Heart murmurs can be innocent (harmless) or abnormal (caused by a heart problem).
What causes a heart murmur?
An innocent heart murmur can be a normal finding for many people. It may also be caused by:
Overactive thyroid gland
An abnormal heart murmur can be caused by heart problems such as:
A damaged or diseased valve. The valve may be too narrow for blood to flow through easily. Or it may have problems opening or closing, and may leak blood backward.
A hole in the heart (septal defect). This is a problem with the heart's structure that a person is born with (congenital). It causes blood to leak through the wall that normally divides the left and right sides of the heart.
What are the symptoms of a heart murmur?
Heart murmurs do not usually cause symptoms. They tend to be found when your healthcare provider is listening to your heart for another reason. People with an abnormal heart murmur may have symptoms of the problem causing the murmur. Symptoms can include:
Feeling weak or tired
Shortness of breath, especially with exercise
Chest pain
Fast, pounding, or skipping heartbeat
Swollen ankles, feet, abdomen
Feeling dizzy or faint
Poor feeding and failing to grow normally (babies only)
How is a heart murmur treated?
An innocent heart murmur does not usually need treatment unless there is a clear cause, such as anemia. In such cases, treating the underlying cause should cure the murmur. In some cases, an innocent heart murmur may go away on its own.
Treatment for an abnormal heart murmur depends on the cause. Options may include:
Medicines to help relieve symptoms
Procedures or surgery to fix or replace a diseased or damaged heart valve
Procedures or surgery to fix a hole in the heart
What are the complications of a heart murmur?
An innocent heart murmur has no complications. Complications of an abnormal heart murmur will vary depending on the cause. Possible complications include:
Heart failure. This problem occurs when the heart is so weak it no longer pumps blood well.
Infection of the heart's valves or inner lining (infective endocarditis)
Blood clots and stroke
Heart attack
Sudden cardiac arrest. This problem occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating.
When should I call my healthcare provider?
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these:
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, or as directed
Symptoms that don't get better with treatment, or symptoms that get worse
New symptoms


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Amber Rose has said that she and Wiz Khalifa fell for each other hard and fast, and that's been evident over the past couple of years. The pair officially began dating in 2011, and since then, they've been inseparable. They got engaged last spring, sharing the moment with fans on Twitter, and they welcomed their first child, Sebastian Thomaz, into the world Thursday — but it's been a memorable ride throughout.
January 2011: Public Declaration
After weeks of rumors that a newly single Amber Rose had been dating Wiz Khalifa, the model took to Twitter to post a very public confirmation of her bond with the rapper (real name: Cameron Thomaz), writing, "I need my baby. I'm so in LOVE I don't care what anyone says that's my baby I found happiness my heart is with Cam."
February 2011: All in a Photo
Wiz Khalifa covered FADER with James Blake in 2011, but inside the pages of the magazine were also very intimate photos of the couple spending quality time together. Here was the picture proof fans were looking for.
March 2011 'RapFix Live' Appearance
Amber accompanied Wiz during a visit to "RapFix Live," where they opened up about their strategy for dealing with the tabloid headlines about their relationship. "We just stay positive with each other, that's the important thing," Wiz said. "The game will try to tear you down and try to make you feel like what you have already is not enough. We're very, very close and we understand each other's life."
July 2011: Put It in Ink
In the weeks after a nude photo scandal caused some distress, Amber expressed her appreciation for Wiz and all his support by getting "Cam" (short for his full name Cameron) tattooed on her finger, tweeting, "I want his name tatted on me a million times. He's a dream come true..... He's my Angel." Wiz had gotten "Amber" tattooed on his own hand earlier in the year.
Of course, Baby Bash needs a Steelers beanie. Check out the wardrobe MTV Style picked out!
August 2011: VMA Debut
The couple made a very public debut at the 2011 MTV VMAs, looking crisp in white and sticking by each other's sides all night. They weren't shy to admit that they'd been talking a lot about marriage. "We discuss it all the time; like he said, we're very much in love," Rose told MTV News "But, ya know, we're just going to take our time and just enjoy each other right now. We're both really busy and we work really hard, and when the time comes, it's gonna come."
September 2011: Elope?
Amber joined Wiz and his friends in Vegas to celebrate his birthday, and photos from the wild getaway sparked rumors that the couple got married while they were out in Sin City. Turns out it wasn't true, but they still saw it on the horizon. "Oh yeah, absolutely, man; it's gonna happen," Wiz told MTV News at the time about potentially getting hitched. "Like we said, we're just gonna do what's natural and not let any pressure [get to us], because even [with] the word of it happening, people are like, 'You guys need to get married now,' " Khalifa explained. "It's gonna happen; my baby knows I love her. I'm committed and she's committed, so we're just gonna make it happen."
January 2012: 'I Am the Wife'
During a solo visit to "RapFix Live" Amber Rose opened up about her relationship with Wiz, and she could not stop gushing. "I love him; I would do anything for him," she told Sway. "He is a spoiled brat when it comes to me. I don't let him lift a finger; I do everything for him. I am the wife, I take care of all that. He doesn't have to do anything."
March 2012: 'She Said Yes!'
Wiz proposed to Amber last March, and they didn't hesitate to share the moment with their fans on Twitter. "She Said Yes!!!" he tweeted, along with a picture of Amber sporting an oval-cut diamond ring. She followed up with, "He made me the Happiest Woman in the World!!!! We Love all u Rosebuds, Rosestuds & Taylors so much!"
September 2012: Amber's Pregnant
After weeks of denying rumors that Amber was pregnant, the couple walked the carpet at the 2012 MTV VMAs, where they finally confirmed they were expecting their first child, with Wiz telling Sway, "We're expecting a beautiful young baby!"
February 2013: The Baby's Here
After sharing Amber's journey to motherhood with fans via Twitter and Instagram (including photos of her bare belly and even her two baby showers), the couple welcomed their son Sebastian on Thursday, with Wiz tweeting to fans, "Happy Birthday Sebastian 'The Bash' Taylor Thomaz!!! Everyone welcome this perfect young man into the world."
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By: Sonny Zulhuda
Malaysia regards electronic commerce as a powerful driver for the national development and economic growth. This belief has be reinforced by the setting up of national policies and laws seeking to ensure that processes, tools and technologies are put in place to facilitate the electronic commerce. Among those laws is the Payment Systems Act ('PSA') 2003 (Act 627) which came into force on 1st November 2003). It is a principal legislation which provides for the framework for the regulation and supervision of the payment systems and payment instrument in Malaysia.
When anticipating the birth of this law, the Central Bank Governor emphasized that the study on the legal and regulatory framework was undertaken to enhance the efficiency of payment system and to specifically provide the mandate to the Central Bank of Malaysia to effectively oversee and facilitate greater development of such system in the country.
Continue reading "A Brief Note on Malaysia's Payment Systems Act 2003"


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Friday, October 23, 2009
Recycle Fail
From an anonymous reader. Photo taken at Eisenhower Ave.:
"Seriously, even the recycling bin is out of order now? How do you break a recycling bin, and how do you fix one?"
Other items:
Orange/Red delays this weekend (WMATA)
Smoke Brake (WJLA)
"Prototype" anti-collision system ready to "test" (WTOP)
WaPo Version
Metro working out deal with Google transit ( Congrats GGW!!)
Metro will open early Sunday for MC Marathon (WMATA)
BART comes up with unique way to encourage ridership (BART) h/t @myriadian
9 comments:
- Scott Gentzen said...
Recycle it?
- October 23, 2009 at 8:55 AM
- Anonymous said...
Could it be that it is full of newspapers and whoever is supposed to empty it hasnt done their job?
- October 23, 2009 at 9:02 AM
- Anonymous said...
The only thing I can come up with is that the bin the papers are supposed to go into was missing. Weird and sad though.
- October 23, 2009 at 9:51 AM
- Anonymous said...
translation: we're too lazy to keep emptying it out all the time so we're putting up this sign to make you think that it can't be used.
NOW where am i supposed to stuff my aborted babies?!
- October 23, 2009 at 10:07 AM
- Anonymous said...
OK. I have no useful comment but I am laughing my tail off on this one. Perhaps they should have just posted "unavailable."
- October 23, 2009 at 1:12 PM
- Anonymous said...
Maybe they could not get the slot at the top to close after papers went in, so they had to take it out of service. Eventually, someone will realize that the slot is not supposed to close, and then they will place it back in service.
"First time riding Metro? Great! But you should know that our recycling cans do not work like garbage cans you might be familiar with. . . ."
- October 23, 2009 at 1:20 PM
- Anonymous said...
How is this for an explanation:
Every morning there are a few cheap ass fornicators who, not wanting to spend the 75 cents for a Washington Post, will go digging in the recycling trash can looking for that day's edition and making a mess of it. Ask them what they are doing and they treat you as if you just walked into their kitchen while they were looking for some lost item.
So, instead of having to babysit a trashcan and dealing with douche bags, you put a sign over it and walk away.
Just a hunch. It would never happen.
- October 24, 2009 at 12:15 AM
- Anonymous said...
It should be noted that that trash can has been "out of order" for at least a few weeks now.
- October 28, 2009 at 2:09 PM
- Anonymous said...
- November 6, 2009 at 12:13 AM


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Akie Irie Tag Archive
November 2018 Top 3 Manga Releases
Days are getting shorter, nights are getting longer, and boy is it getting colder! With winter fast approaching and the holidays right around the corner, November is the perfect month to get cozy with some good books. Here are my top three manga picks for this month!


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Statistically speaking, termites are the third thing people fear the most after rising damp and cracking. To understand what the fuss is all about I did some research about them and found pretty interesting things.
In Australia one in every three houses has them. They like moisture; live and move under ground so that makes them hard to be spotted. When they attack a house, all of the wood gets eaten away with only a thin shell left. In this case nobody notices anything until someone's leg goes through the paper-thin floor.
There are many "tools" specialists use to discover termites: special device that runs on skirting boards and finds the hollow ones by the difference in the sound, a moisture meter (termites make the moister level go up), termite radar, specially trained dogs, etc.
There is a cure for termite problem (less expensive part), but the structural damage to the house can be significant (more expensive part). The report you get after termite inspection should specify the damage (number and location of damaged timbers), whether or not the termites are still active and information you can use to quote on the most appropriate treatment.
And last but not least, termite attacks can be prevented – there are common-sense precautions like storing firewood away from the house and in a dry place, reducing moisture under suspended floors by improving ventilation, fixing leaking pipes, etc. Those precautions taken in addition to chemical barrier should be enough to keep your house termite-free.


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National's Northcote MP Jonathan Coleman has announced today that he is stepping down from politics to take up a new role in the private sector as CEO of Acurity Health Group.
"It's been a huge privilege to serve as a Member of Parliament for the past 13 years, nine of them as a Cabinet Minister. I have greatly enjoyed my time as a Member of Parliament, and am proud of the work I've been involved in, both as a Minister and as the MP for Northcote.
"I especially wish to thank the people of the Northcote electorate for their support over those years.
"I also feel fortunate to have had a long and stimulating career as a Minister and to have worked closely with two great Prime Ministers in Sir John Key and Bill English.
"I was not looking to leave Parliament, but received an unsolicited approach from Acurity. It's a very exciting opportunity that utilises my skills and draws on my background both outside and inside Parliament.
"It is clear to me that it is the right time to embrace this unique offer as I look to a future beyond politics.
"It's also a great chance for the National Party to bring strong new talent into the team as the party builds towards the 2020 election in two and a half years.
"I wish to acknowledge and thank Simon Bridges and wish him and my caucus colleagues well on their path back to the Treasury benches," Dr Coleman says.


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We're currently on our way home from spending some time working in California. We had the most magical days with beautiful light.
Especially in Joshua Tree. Located three hours outside Los Angeles and fourty minutes from Palm Spring.
Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California.
A beautiful place!
We were shooting our spring and summer collection which will be launched later this spring. We worked in a team of three creators. It was us, Miranda and Kristin from FGL, & our friend Sofia Draco. Such a talent!
The striped set comes in a short duster and pants. Also – striped shorts for warm summer days. Perfect match together or to wear seperately.
Our Polka Dot dresses were a big success this winter - & now we made a short version of it. In maroon and light grey. We're very excited for this.
Hope you will like the dress as much as we do!
If you're going to California, we recommend you to spend at least two or three days in Palm Springs and take time to visit Joshua Tree.
Kristin & Miranda


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Why no NAS scans?!
So far i like the program, it's fast and efficient and i like the tune up and password managers. My main issue is that the program does not automatically scan my NAS drives. I have multiple drives with more than 80 TB of data. Kaspersky was a pain, but at least it scanned the NAS storage devices as part of my system. Granted, I can manually click on and scan those drives, but it would provide me piece of mind to have it included in my system scan.


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With the beginning of a new year just days away, Wichita Falls city leaders are eager to get started after a great 2018.
"We had a strong strategic plan, we got some new councilors." said Mayor Stephen Santellana. "Financially we're doing really well with sales tax revenue,and lot of good projects have been completed."
Read here to take a look back at the successes for 2018 around Wichita Falls.


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Castlereagh-Based Minprint is Making its Mark Online with Go Get Print
Minprint has recently invested almost £1.5m in state of the art equipment and IT systems so that it can offer its customers the very latest in printing technology, cross media and web2print services.
Over the past four years, Invest Northern Ireland has supported the company to grow its business outside Northern Ireland in order to meeting the demands of an increasingly sophisticated and technology driven print market. The company's new online venture, Go Get Print was part of this overall investment and gives its customers the ability to combine traditional print products with online digital solutions.
Specifically designed to appeal to graphic designers, small businesses and marketing agencies, Go Get Print allows customers to design and upload their own artwork and place orders online 24/7. With shorter lead times, new products and competitive pricing Minprint is able to pursue new customers across numerous sectors and is attracting increased sales throughout Great Britain, Republic of Ireland and Europe.
Explaining the background to the expansion, Minprint Director, Jamie McMinnis said: "The rapid growth of digital printing technology has brought technical advancements, more options, and exciting new features to today's commercial printing. Whether it's print on demand, variable data or the high image quality of lithographic printing, Minprint has the technology. The recent introduction of a Flatbed UV Wide Format Printer and a Digital Cutting Table has enabled us to offer an expanded range of services to our customers."
Minprint has also benefited from the Design Development Programme for its Go Get Print service and received help from Invest NI with recruiting additional staff.
"We see valuable growth opportunities outside Northern Ireland in digital printing, particularly in the Packaging and Point of Sale markets, and have been working with Invest NI to expand our range of services. The assistance we received with developing the Go Get Print website and our new online brand identity was vital to growing our web2print service." added Jamie.
John Hood, Invest NI's Director of Food and Tourism, commented: "Printing is an old form of industry and this investment signals Minprint's efforts to evolve to take advantage of the opportunities which the advancements in digital technology are bringing to the sector.
"This company has maintained a close partnership with us throughout many years and has benefited from a range of support to accelerate its growth plans outside of Northern Ireland. Minprint's investment in its IT systems, new machinery and equipment along with additional sales and production staff will enhance the company's ability to secure new business in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland over the coming months."
Established in 1977 and currently employing circa 45 full time staff, Minprint has a long established reputation as a leading print provider. With recent expansions to the team of graphic and digital media designers they offer a complete design and print service including print management, web2print and promotional merchandise.
Minprint is one of only a handful of printers throughout the Ireland to have Print Colour Management ISO Certification (12647-2:2013).


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Dr. Peter Scholten, Dr. Christopher Weible and I coedit a Special Issue about "Policy Learning & Policy change: Theorizing their relation from different policy perspectives". In the context of this project, we organize a panel at the International Conference on Public Policy (ICPP – July 2015, 1st-4th, Milan, Italy) on this topic.
This panel asks the following questions: What are the connections between policy learning and policy change? What institutional, social and individual factors do stimulate policy learning? Which learning outcomes do they elicit? Does learning cause policy change? Does policy change induce policy learning? What are the cognitive and social processes between the factors of policy learning and policy change? How can effective policy learning be promoted in policy processes? This panel is organized in the context of an international special issue project to be submitted to the Policy & Society Journal. The panel proposal is submitted under the subject category "Public policy, administration and policymakers", sponsored by this Journal.
The panel includes an introductory paper and a number of individual papers that bring original empirical case studies on the role of policy learning in policy dynamics as well as theorize the relation between policy learning and change from different policy science perspectives. The following perspectives are already represented in our project: network theory, advocacy coalition framework, frame analysis, co-creation processes, evidence-based policymaking and epistemic communities. Even if we do not exclude to host other paper/s that are anchored in one of those perspectives, we mostly welcome papers that represent other policy perspectives considering the role that learning does or does not play in policy change (e.g., socio-cognitive institutionalism, cultural theory, policy learning and transfer or diffusion, etc.).
To submit a paper: click here. The code of our panel is T10P08.
For more info about the "policy Learning & Policy change" project: click here.
If you know some colleagues who could be interested in the topic of this panel, please, feel free to disseminate this call as widely as possible. If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to receiving your abstracts!
Dr. Stephane Moyson (Erasmus University Rotterdam: email@example.com)
Dr. Peter Scholten (Erasmus University Rotterdam: firstname.lastname@example.com)
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Welcome back to part two with Jess Greene. If you missed part one it is available here. When I first saw this photo that Jess passed along, the first word that came to mind was visionary. Jess always has goals she is working towards that set her apart from others in creative fields. As she sees something missing, she moves to make a difference and provide what is missing for her creative audience. Seek Your Course is just the beginning of that visionary journey. In part two, Jess will be sharing her thoughts on achieving goals, engaging creativity in your life and websites that she goes to in order to keep her creative endeavours thriving.
What are the steps you follow when you are working towards a goal?
I tend to think and plan big, so I usually then need to break things down and work smaller. I make lists. I gather my resources. I ask for help. If there is a timeline I try to work backwards to set goals by week. But I tend to be a procrastinator, so the mini-goals work better for me when they are loose. I generally find the energy to do things as the deadlines loom closer.
After you have achieved a major goal? How do you wind down and still keep that momentum moving forward?
I put every ounce I have into my projects and so when they are over I tend to crash. I watch a lot of TV (something I don't do much of generally) and decompress. And I've learned to just go with it and not judge myself. Another wave will pick me up again – maybe a lunch with a friend or a networking event – and I will then get going again. I've learned to follow the cycle that seems to always know where to go. If I feel stuck I try to get out of the house and meet up with someone. Talking with others is key for me.
Here is a list of websites, where Jess goes for inspiration and business tips:
For inspiration (I really love design):
Creature Comforts
Oh Happy Day
My Love For You
Apartment Therapy
For running my own business:
Trello (to do lists and task management)
Freckle (time management/tracking)
SproutSocial (social media management)
Squarespace (for an easy and beautiful websites and blogs)
Mail Chimp (for newsletters)
Some final thoughts from Jess…
Seek Your Course is not about me. It is about the power of creative engagement and about making opportunities accessible. I do what I do to inspire and serve others. I believe that beauty can change the world and I am doing my part to spread the availability of life-changing opportunities. Art shouldn't be about critique or judgement. Most people just want to make something free from expectations. We want to express ourselves and most of us lack opportunities to do so. The creative community that Seek Your Course represents has so much to offer. Seek Your Course is just the portal, but a portal that can change lives.
Coming up next in part three: Jumpstart Creativity Tour 2012. Jess will share her next great adventure with us, and she could be coming to a city near you!
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The preliminary hearing for James Lee Graham, 40, and Stephanie Nicole Majsterski, 25, was to have been heard Jan. 3, but a San Diego Superior Court judge delayed it Dec. 29 at the request of attorneys in the case.
They are accused of residential burglary, false imprisonment and robbery of a woman on Pacific Beach Drive on Dec. 14. Graham was arrested afterwards, but Majsterski escaped by driving off in a San Diego Police patrol.
She drove it to Fiesta Island and it somehow got into Mission Bay. She is charged with auto theft and resisting an officer.
They pleaded not guilty to all charges Dec. 19 before San Diego Superior Court Judge Charles Gill, who ordered $600,000 bail for Graham and $300,000 bail for Majsterski. Both remain in jail.
Graham was convicted of 10 counts of robbery in 2008 and served a prison term. If he's convicted in this case, he could face a long "three strikes" sentence in prison of multiple life terms.


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The acct() function enables or disables the system process accounting routine. If the routine is enabled, an accounting record will be written in an accounting file for each process that terminates. The termination of a process can be caused by either an exit(2) call or a signal(3C)). The effective user ID of the process calling acct() must have the appropriate privileges.
The path argument points to the pathname of the accounting file, whose file format is described on the acct.h(3HEAD) manual page.
The accounting routine is enabled if path is non-zero and no errors occur during the function. It is disabled if path is (char *)NULL and no errors occur during the function.
Upon successful completion, 0 is returned. Otherwise, -1 is returned and errno is set to indicate the error.
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When the June 2016 PlayStation Plus free games go live in Europe next week, you'll find NBA 2K16 on PlayStation 4, Echochrome on PlayStation 3, Little Deviants on PlayStation Vita, and more.
Here's the games both leaving and entering the PlayStation Plus Instant Game Collection next week on Tuesday, June 7, in Europe:
Leaving the Instant Game Collection
- Table Top Racing: World Tour (PS4)
- Tropico 5 (PS4)
- Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 (PS3)
- LocoRoco Cocoreccho! (PS3)
- Switch Galaxy Ultra (PS Vita, PS4)
- God of War: Ghost of Sparta (PSP; playable on PS Vita)
Entering the Instant Game Collection
- Gone Home (PS4)
- Echochrome (PS3)
- Siren: Blood Curse (Episodes 1-12) (PS3)
- Little Deviants (PS Vita)
- God of War: Chains of Olympus (PSP; PS Vita compatible)
Update: In response to someone asking about availability in Saudi Arabia, PlayStation Europe said, "LocoRoco Midnight Carnival will be the replacement for God of War."
What do you think of the June 2016 lineup? Which game will you be playing first?
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I recently had a manual transmission repaired because it was slipping out of 4th gear while driving down the road. I took out the engine/transmission and gave the transmission to a local garage to overhaul. After getting the transmission back, I put everything back together and now the car is acting strangely. I put the car in 1st gear and start going and get a lot of clanking noises and can not shift to 2nd.
Prior to doing this job, the car was shifting nicely. Now with the engine stopped and in neutral the car will roll easily. If I depress the clutch it will also roll easily. However if I put it into 1st gear with the clutch still depressed, it will stop rolling. I'm not sure if it is the clutch or transmission. I took out the clutch again but could not find the problem. But after putting the clutch back and taking it for a test, it was working properly. But then after 2 kilometres, I got the clanking back and grinding the gears trying to put it in 2nd.
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In Shenzhen, China, the foundation of a new government-funded construction site collapsed. Workers on site captured this footage as it occurred. No one was injured and the collapse was slow enough for workers to escape. Officials blame the collapse on "soft ground."
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Stevie Wonder – For Once In My Life (1968/2016)
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For Once in My Life is the ninth (tenth overall) studio album by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder on Motown Records, released in November 1968. Then eighteen years old, Wonder had established himself as one of Motown's consistent hit-makers. This album continued Wonder's growth as a vocalist, songwriter and producer. It featured songs like the title track, "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day" and the modest hits "I Don't Know Why" and "You Met Your Match". It also marked the debut of the Hohner Clavinet on a Stevie Wonder album, which would become a mainstay on albums to come.
Rather than rushing out an album in the spring of 1968, when "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day" (Number 9 Pop, Number One R&B) hit, Motown waited, through the modest summer success of "You Met Your Match" (Number 35 Pop, Number Two R&B), until "For Once in My Life" (Number Two Pop and R&B) became Wonder's next mammoth single, to release an album. As a result, this album contained all three hits, making it one of Wonder's more consistent albums of the '60s, even with filler like "Sunny" and "God Bless the Child." The real find, however, is the driving "I Don't Know Why," which, when placed on the B-side of Wonder's next single, "My Cherie Amour," became a hit on its own, going to Number 39 (Pop) and Number 16 (R&B). –AllMusic Review by William Ruhlmann
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2. Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day 02:47
3. You Met Your Match 02:40
4. I Wanna Make Her Love Me 02:54
5. I'm More Than Happy (I'm Satisfied) 02:58
6. I Don't Know Why 02:48
7. Sunny 04:02
8. I'd Be A Fool Right Now 02:57
9. Ain't No Lovin' 02:38
10. God Bless The Child 03:30
11. Do I Love Her 03:00
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Harvey Weinstein Needs to "Put up or Shut up"Posted: August 6, 2012 Filed under: Entertainment News, Movies, Pop Culture, Ranting, Uncategorized | Tags: Bully, Dark Knight Rises, Eqilibrium, Harvey Weinstein, MPAA, Quentin Tarantino, Rambo, Scream, Sin City Leave a comment
In my humble opinion: Harvey Weinstein needs make up his damn mind. If Harvey Weistein was a politician the most accurate phrase to describe his politics would be "flip-flopping." Harvey Weinstein made headlines a few months ago when he spoke out against the Motion Picture Association of America about the documentary Bully receiving an R rating instead of a PG-13 rating. He was upset that by giving the documentary an R rating, many of the children that are bullied or are the ones bullying wouldn't be able to go see the movie and experience its message about anti-bullying. So basically, he was pissed that the movie was being censored. NOW he is calling for a filmmakers summit on violence in film. He is calling for this summit in the wake of the tragedy that took place in Colorado during a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises. Now please don't get me wrong, the tragedy was a horrendous event that should never have happened and one that I hope will never occur again. However, is Harvey Weinstein the one that should be calling for this summit? I mean, this is the same man who spoke out against censorship with regards to Bully, but now wants to meet with filmmakers and discuss their responsibility about violence in their films. Let's also not forget that Mr. Weistein served as Producer / Executive Producer on all of Quentin Tarantino's movies (which are violent…but GREAT films) as well other violent movies like; Scream, Equilibrium, Sin City, and Rambo. Harvey just seems a little wishy washy on when he is for or against censorship in movies and how they should be governed but like I said, that's just my opinion.


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Today I'm excited to host fellow The Wild Rose Press author Christine Elaine Black on her first guest blog appearance. Her historical fiction romance Maximus released this past Wednesday, and it sounds absolutely fascinating to me! She's answered a few questions for us, and you can find the blurb at the end of the interview.
Kathryn: Thanks for being here Christine! I'm a big fan of historical romance, and I love the idea of a setting in ancient Rome. Where did you come up with the idea for this story?
Christine: The idea for Maximus came from my love of reading ancient historical fiction. I've always been fascinated by the time period but never found many romance novels set in ancient times that deal mainly with the relationship of the main characters. I decided to change that.
Kathryn: It does seem like a fascinating time period, one which I admittedly don't know a whole lot about. What books have made an impact on you as a reader and a writer?
Christine: Strangely the books to impact me the most are not especially romantic. Pauline Gedge writes Egyptian historical fiction in such a way that I'm transported to her world and care about her characters within moments of starting the journey. Jack Whyte wrote a series of novels about the origins of Excalibur and Merlin. He writes with a mastery and skill that leaves me in awe.
Kathryn: The research part of writing accurate historical fiction seems overwhelming to me, but I'd like to try it some day. It sounds like your reading preferences have helped quite a bit with the research involved for Maximus.
Christine: Yes, I've read many ancient stories and studied ancient cultures. It feels natural for me to write about the Roman world. They play a huge role in our daily lives if we stop to think about it. Roman numerals, calendar months, Latin words morphed into English, the forum, the senate, etc. I love the phrase 'All roads lead to Rome'. At one time it was true! I never get tired of reading and writing ancient stories.
Kathryn: Wow, I never really thought about that but it's certainly true! So who gave you the most support throughout this journey?
Christine: I've received support from many quarters, including online writing groups, but my family have given me their unfailing support to pursue my writing. Happily my daughter is a budding writer.
Kathryn: It's so important to have family behind you, since writing tends to become all-consuming, at least in my experience. That's great that your daughter wants to follow in your footsteps. I bet everyone was so excited when you received your contract. Can you tell us about that day?
Christine: I was so ready to receive my contract when it came. I'd been tweaking the book for months before sending in the finalized version and then it became a reality when I opened an email from my editor saying she wanted to request a contract and shortly after it arrived. It's a special moment of validation for a writer to have that elusive agreement.
Kathryn: It's one of the best feelings in the world - I will never forget my day (Dec. 16, 2011 lol). Are you interested in trying any other genres?
Christine: I have written other genres. Maximus is a trequel and book II was accepted by The Wild Rose Press and will be published in 2013. Yay!! I've dallied into the world of contemporary romance, 18th century romance, and I've also written a Y/A fantasy/medieval adventure for my daughter. They're on my future submissions list.
Kathryn: Wow, that's exciting to have book II under contract already! I can't wait to read both. Sounds like you are a very diverse writer...can you tell us a few things about yourself outside of writing?
Christine: Outside of writing is my love for musical theatre. My daughter performs in youth theatre and I love to help costume the cast and assist backstage during the run of the shows. Music and a sense of humor are important in my daily life.
Kathryn: Nice! I agree, a sense of humor is an absolute necessity in life. Thanks for sharing with us, Christine. Enjoy the blurb for Maximus below:
Carissa Valeria distrusts the handsome soldier who rescues her reckless son from plunging to an early death. Recalling the man's heartless treatment of her from years ago, she itches to even the score, but her son hails the rescuer as a hero. When he becomes her neighbor, her son's friendship with the soldier threatens to uncover old secrets and place her family and her heart in danger.
Exiled to the countryside by the Roman emperor, Maximus Octavius is confounded by the brittle countenance of the woman he's willing to befriend. She's afraid, and he's determined to find out why. But helping Carissa and her son means confronting the guilt of his long-forgotten past and stirring the silenced passion in his heart.
Can Maximus win Carissa before fear and revenge tear them apart forever?
Exiled to the countryside by the Roman emperor, Maximus Octavius is confounded by the brittle countenance of the woman he's willing to befriend. She's afraid, and he's determined to find out why. But helping Carissa and her son means confronting the guilt of his long-forgotten past and stirring the silenced passion in his heart.
Can Maximus win Carissa before fear and revenge tear them apart forever?
Buy Link Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Maximus-ebook/dp/B00AEFFXNK/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1354138659&sr=1-1&keywords=maximus
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The voice of Wallace has been silenced. National treasure Peter Sallis has passed away, aged 96. He was an accomplished actor on stage, in film and on television. In the UK he was synonymous with the long running comedy series Last of the Summer Wine but in an acting career that covered more than 50 years he also performed in an impressive array of genre productions.
Sallis was, of course, the voice of hapless inventor Wallace who would not survive without the ministrations of his faithful hound, Gromit. He was also a radical environmentalist in Doctor Who, ostracised for predicting fatal consequences to climate change. That was when Patrick Troughton's Doctor first encountered the Ice Warriors. He was supposed to make a return to Doctor Who in Enlightenment, a Fifth Doctor adventure but was replaced by Keith Barron when production was delayed.
Other credits include Curse of the Werewolf, Danger Man, The Persuaders, The Ghosts of Motley Hall, Rumpole of the Bailey, Wind in the Willows, Frankenstein: The True Story, Catweazle, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, Charlie Bubbles, and The Mouse on the Moon. He played two generations of the Clegg family. He was Norman Clegg in Last of the Summer Wine and played his father, David in The First of the Summer Wine. He was the longest serving actor in the Wine series, appearing in all 295 episodes.
He also played Watson to Fritz Weaver's Sherlock Holmes in a stage musical, Baker Street.
His agent confirmed that he died peacefully with his family by his side.