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Category Archives for "Gluten Free, Allergen Free Baking & Cooking"
What's the appeal of marble cake? Visually, the swirls of chocolate ribbons intermingling with the rest of the yellow cake are interesting and fun. In terms of taste, marble cake is not overly sweet. It's chocolatey but not overpowering. My kids and hubby love marble cake, which we often buy from Costco. But I've decided to save money and feed them healthier snacks by making my own, this time vegan but still delicious.
Below is my own version of vegan wacky marble cake, adapted from Piece of Cake!: One-Bowl, No-Fuss, From-Scratch Cakes by Camilla Saulsbury:
Preheat oven to 350F
Spray an 8- or 9-inch square metal baking pan with cooking spray (Cuisinart baking pans are my favorite). Set aside.
In a large bowl, stir together:
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
In a glass measuring cup, mix together:
1 cup non-dairy milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the well. Blend together with a wire whisk. Do not over-mix, or your cake will become tough. Whisk only until the ingredients are mixed. Using a spatula, scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, put globs of batter all over the baking pan, leaving spaces in between. Leave roughly half of the batter in the bowl.
To the remaining half of the batter, add:
3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon non-dairy milk
Stir together until blended, but do not over-mix. Put globs of the chocolate batter in the spaces between the yellow batter in the pan. Take a knife and swirl the chocolate and vanilla batters together gently. Don't overdo it!
Bake for 20-24 minutes, until the sides of the cake begin to pull away from the pan, and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan on a cooling rack. Slice and enjoy! This marble cake is fluffy and moist. My son immediate ate 3 slices:
PS: If you try this recipe, do let me know how it goes!
Ever since my DS was diagnosed with food allergies, we've been experimenting with various non-dairy "milks." The options are many and, if you're lactose intolerant or allergic to dairy, you needn't feel deprived.
In this post, I'm going to review two non-dairy alternatives from a company called Earth's Own: Ryza Whole Grain Brown Rice Milk and So Good Soy Milk Beverage.
Earth's Own gave me coupons to get these products free from my supermarket. However, this has not affected my review of the products. I will provide as much information I can to help you decide whether these products would be a good buy for you.
My DS developed a fascination for Angry Birds over summer and requested an Angry Birds themed cake for this fifth birthday.
I thought that would be fun, so I'd been planning his cake for weeks. This is how it finally turned out:
DS has eczema triggered by certain foods, so everything on this cake is gluten-free, wheat-free, egg-free, dairy-free, and nut-free.
In my ongoing search for good-tasting baked goods for my son, I ordered The Allergen-Free Baker's Handbook by Cybele Pascal from Book Depository (it was also a good way to test this online bookstore, which offers free shipping to several countries in the world. Check it out.)
Anyways, The Allergen-Free Baker's Handbook promises recipes without "gluten, wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, and sesame." Just perfect for my son!
But as always, the proof is in the pudding, I mean, baking. And here's what I've made so far:
The very first gluten-free, vegan baking cookbook I ever bought was Erin McKenna's Babycakes: Vegan, (Mostly) Gluten-Free and (Mostly) Sugar-Free Recipes from New York's Most Talked-About Bakery. With a cover like this, can you blame me?
I went home excited to bake for my food-allergic son. But a quick look at the reviews on Amazon.com made my heart sank. Did I make a huge mistake by getting seduced by the glossy pictures in this pretty cookbook? Well, there was only one way to find out.


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Safety Report (68 K)
- Receiving of necessary documents (List will be given by us in advance).
- Review of the information received.
- Preparation of SAFETY REPORT as per Schedule 8 of Gujarat Factory Rules, Rule No. 68-J (9) (I).
- A draft report will be submitted for your review and approval.
- On approval of the draft report, final report will be prepared and submitted to you.
- Gujarat Factories Rules, 1963; Chapter IV 68 J, Schedule 8A.
- Standard Guidelines issued for process safety by relevant bodies.

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Wooden iMac Stand by Samdi
This wooden stand holder works with many kinds of computers but it's specially designed for your iMac. With its beautifully modern shape, it's exceptionally steady to hold your monitor on a desk. With an open bottom design, you can easily manage your cables for all your accessories.
Ideal for: Mac Lovers
Dimensions: 20.2 x 9.1 x 3.7 Inches
Material: Wood


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WEBINAR: How do you Control Rogue Marketing Spend? (Jaggaer, Denali, BMP)
Thursday 26 October 2017, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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From rebranding initiatives to booth swag, many marketing departments struggle to prove the return on their investments. With these data limitations, how can procurement leaders influence marketing spend decisions as trusted advisers rather than contentious blockers? Join Denali, JAGGAER and Buyers Meeting Point for a webinar discussing how better processes and technology can be used to make more informed decisions for the business.
Tune in to learn:
- What commonly overlooked data procurement leaders should be leveraging in marketing spend analysis
- How to incentivize marketing to leverage procurement's help
- Tips for amicable negotiations with marketing
- Technology that supports improved insight and accountability
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It is possible to be beaten until you are numb. You can smile and praise the Lord and say, "Jesus, I my cross have taken," for a while. But then you are slowly beaten until you are numb, and you get into a sort of a rut where you cannot fight back. Timothy had been with Paul a long time, and Paul had been in so much trouble so much of the time. Timothy was tagging along behind in the same trouble, and Paul had noticed a little temptation to be ashamed of the cross. Essentially, Paul was saying, "Don't be ashamed of the cross. Don't shrink from the affliction of the gospel. God has not given us the spirit of fear." Then in Second Timothy 2:3, Paul said, "Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus." It is as though he might have detected in the young man a little temptation to recoil a bit from the hard life he was called into. Paul knew that Timothy was basically a sound man. He knew Timothy had been reared in a Christian home. He mentioned Timothy's grandmother, Lois, and his mother, Eunice. The grandmother and mother were both Christians, and good ones. Young Timothy had learned and become a Christian early in life. Paul knew that he was basically sound. But Paul was afraid that the pressure of things and the boredom of always being in the minority might put Timothy in danger of leveling off.
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Tue, May 19, 2020
Enduring Hardship
Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:3
Hardship hurts, especially if it appears to us that by going incognito as a believer we can avoid it. Are we good soldiers, poor ones or have we gone AWOL?
Lord, You know how I shrink from hardship. Yet, by enduring it, I can grow as in no other way.
"What I believe about God is the most important thing about me."
A. W. Tozer, a modern day prophet, was a key figure in The Christian and Missionary Alliance. His legacy reaches through time and has impacted countless millions. A prolific author and pastor, Tozer was known for his emphasis on the deeper life movement. His message, informed as it was by A.B. Simpson the founder of The Alliance, brought the missionary call to a massive audience. A series of his sermons are available as audio files.
His books have been published around the world and in many languages. This devotional was compiled from the Rut, Rot or Revival Chapter Six - Dealing with Spiritual Problems
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VENTURES: Dexion Cape Doing Fine, Thanks
Recent Western Cape Business News
IN an industry rife with rumour and speculation, one may have been told that Dexion in South Africa is having problems - perhaps even that they have closed down or "gone out of business."? Hmmm?
Nothing could be further from the truth. Cape Business News visited the company the other day at their request and found the two directors, Alan Moule and Ron Bonthuys, in fine form. Business is good, they say, they are busy expanding their service to their network of customers in Johannesburg, the Free State, the Eastern Cape, KZN and nationwide. Even in the present recession, they are growing that customer base.
"The basis of the speculation," says Alan Moule, "is the unfortunate liquidation and closure of Southland Manufacturing in Pietermaritzburg - who have in recent years been the licensee and main manufacturer in SA of the world-renowned Dexion range of products."
This was brought about mainly due to a potentially exciting, but ill-timed, attempt by Southland at change of ownership. But Moule emphasises that it does not affect in any way the ongoing operations of Dexion Storage Centre Cape (Pty) Ltd, who are, and have been since their inception over five years ago, a fully independent and free-standing company with no financial or other ties to Southland.
Dexion Cape have other manufacturing facilities available to them, he points out, and continue to successfully serve and support their 'large and loyal customer base'.
Dexion Cape, says Ron Bonthuys, is in the business of designing and implementing steel racking and shelving storage solutions including mezzanine floors. They deal with customers from all parts of the country direct from their Cape offices, where necessary visiting the customers and advising on the best solution for a particular problem. Their services are backed up by a network of agents in all parts of the country.
One problem, he says, is that the industry is beset by cheap imports, some of doubtful quality. It is important for racking and shelving products to be correctly specified, and to be of certified steel. Racking bears great responsibility, often supporting very heavy loads to considerable height, and a collapse can be disastrous, even life-threatening.
"Imported products don't always have certification, and while some are of excellent quality, some are not. Local products are manufactured and installed to strictly controlled standards using locally certified steel, so the customer is protected. And in the event of any problem, we are right at hand - not half way around the world."
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Is it too much to ask to get a rent check when it's due?
Collecting rent, in full and on time, is key to keeping rental properties profitable. Unfortunately, tenants don't always see it that way.
Here are 10 ways to maximize on-time rent payments. Take a look to see if theres a trick or two you havent tried yet:
1. Offer a variety of payment methods, including credit card payments, e-checks, and automatic bank transfers.
2. Send a monthly tenant invoice ten days before rent is due.
3. Hire a property manager. Important if you live far away or dont like the hassles of collecting rent. The other advantage: the manager will know how to set the highest rent, and will be able to market vacancies and screen tenants.
4. Add or shorten the grace period in new leases. If tenants are pushing the limit, it may be too long. The method of payment you choose will affect the grace period " five days is typical for checks to make if through the mail.
5. Include a legally appropriate late fee in new leases, and point it out to tenants. It only works as a deterrent if you make a big deal about it at lease signing.
6. Provide self-addressed stamped envelopes at lease signing. Of course, those could get lost. When that happens, replace them, or include them with your monthly invoices.
7. Call ahead and pick it up in person. Gives you the added advantage of checking up on the place.
8. Deposit checks promptly. Tenants watch to see when the checks clear. If you wait until the 20th to deposit their check, theyll consider being late next time around. When they do, you have a weakened argument for charging late payments " apparently, you didnt need the money to pay your mortgage.
9. Enforce late fee penalties. Otherwise, you will actually train the tenant to be late next time.
10. Offer incentives for good payers. Make sure rent discounts are legal in your area before you try that, but rent is not the only effective incentive. Create a point system with a prize that good tenants are sure to earn, or offer a lease extension bonus. At the very least, place a pile of cookies in the leasing office at the first of the month. Amazing what a little ˜carrot can do.
See our feature, Behavioral Economics: The Science of Paying Rent.
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John Miller | the artist
The artist John Miller
Born 1954, Ohio, USA.
Lives and works in New York, .
Style and technique of the artist: Sculpture Objects, Wolfgang Hahn Prize,
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Original artworks, prints, exhibition posters, monographs, books, collectibles.
2010 Gwangju Biennial, 10,000 Lives, PortugalArte 10 in Lisbon. He has had one-person exhibitions at the Kunsthalle Zürich (2009), the Kunstverein Hamburg (1999), and the P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center in New York (1998).
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Born 1954, Cleveland, Ohio, lives and works in New York City and Berlin. Attended Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode Island, 1977, BFA; Whitney Museum of American Art Independent Study Program, New York, 1978; California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, California, 1979, MFA
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The American artist John Miller is often mentioned in the same breath as his contemporaries such as Mike Kelley, Tony Oursler, Stephen Prina and Jim Shaw though his place within this generation is, on the whole, much less acknowledged than that of his peers. The exhibition at Kunsthalle Zürich, the first comprehensive overview in Switzerland of Millers work from the 1980s to the present, hinted at possible reasons for this oversight. The pieces on display demonstrate his works eclecticism and its refusal to fit into neat aesthetic categories; over the years, the compelling awkwardness of Millers practice has made it difficult for critics and curators to categorize or pin down…


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On Sunday, 13 September 2015, the Central Coast Serbian Orthodox Mission Parish celebrated its patronal feast day, the Synaxis of the Serbian Saints, in Peats Ridge. Leading them in worship was His Grace the Right Reverend Bishop Irinej, who heads the Serbian Orthodox Metropolitanate of Australia and New Zealand, headquartered in Alexandria, Sydney. The community was joined by many friends ... Read More »
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Check out this excellent infographic that highlights "The Tripadvisor Effect" and key social media trends to note for tourism.
Tag Archives: social media
Triple Fail from Jetstar
James Hacon shares his recent poor experience with Jetstar highlighting how they could of, but didn't, use social media effectively to helo remedy his complaint
Jasons New iPhone App
James Hacon reviews the newly released Jasons iPhone app providing some relevant thoughts for tourism businesses and advertisers with Jasons.
James Hacon's Social Media Content Map
A useful Social Media Content Map created by James Hacon as discussed in his workshop at one the 2011 eTourism workshops in Wellington.
TravelTech 2011: Best of Enemies
A useful rundown from Gen at Fossick about the recent TravelTech Conference in Sydney, some interesting topics related to travel technology covered.
How much does Facebook cost your business?
In the past few years social media has revolutionised the way we socialise and communicate. James Hacon explores what it may cost a business whose employees have access to social networking during work hours.
Earthquakes, Politics and Social Media
Steve Wilson provides an interesting discussion and analysis on the role social media has played in the recent Christchurch earthquake and political events.
Tourism Social Media – The Need for Experiential Content
Social media offers all tourism businesses the perfect platform to share and promote the experiential based tourism product through the use of interactive mediums. Steve Wilson discusses what tools make sense.
Demystifying and Simplifying Social Media for Business
Many businesses are bamboozled with social media. Articles are often cathartic in nature, listing the ever growing number of social media sites and tools to use, not addressing the questions that these businesses need answering.
Social Media is Everywhere
Twitter, YouTube, MySpace, Facebook, blogs, wikis, forums and your own customer communities – people are sharing more content than ever online. There's no bigger source of honest, direct and outspoken opinion and community assistance than social media sites.


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What an impact Justin Bibbins has been for the University of Utah men's basketball team.
After graduating early from Long Beach State, the two-time All-Big West player contacted Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak about playing for the Utes for his senior season.
Despite being smaller than most typical Division I players at 5-foot-8 and weighing just 150 pounds, Bibbins makes it up with his effort as the guard went off for a game-high 23 points to lead the Runnin' Utes to a 83-74 victory over Ole Miss Monday night in the MGM Resorts Main Event.
Freshman Donnie Tillman had 13 points and eight rebounds, Tyler Rawson just missed out on a triple-double with nine points, 10 rebounds and seven assists and David Collette and Sedrick Barefield scored 13 and 12 points respectively.
The win was Utah's second of the season against an opponent from the Southeastern Conference (SEC) after smashing Missouri, 77-59, last week at home.
After scoring just two points in the first half, Bibbins went off in the second half as the senior went 5-of-7 from beyond the arc to lead the Utes to victory.
"I knew one of these games was going to be a breakout game for me," Bibbins told reporters after the game. "The coaches told me always be ready, and tonight I was. I've just tried to make the right play out there, and that's what special about our team, we just all try to make the play. It just happened to be my night."
With the win, the Utes improved to 16-19 all-time against opponents from the SEC.
"It's a big confidence booster for us since we're a new team, a new group of guys with each other, we know we can play with the best of them and play with the big guys," Bibbins said.
Despite losing four starters from last year's team, the Utes haven't shown signs of slowing down or using it as a "rebuilding season" as they have outscored their first four opponents by more than 20 points per game to stay unbeaten on the season.


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The purpose of Art is washing the dust of daily life off our soul!
- Picasso
This is a subject under discussion amongst different groups I belong to lately and many things keep cropping up to remind us - what is soul. The land and how we steward it, music, writing, film, even dollmaking - we are drawn to this creative outlet in order to deal well with the things of life and in doing so we stay sane and clear our soul.


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Some of the most fun things in the world are those that can be debated. Is Nascar a sport? If not, what defines a sport?
My preferred definition of a sport is when a game is played and the sides interact with each other. By my definition, golf is more of a 'game' and less of a 'sport'. As a test, if it is something you could learn to do in isolation, and then compete at the highest level, it's probably a game.
My definitions get into some tricky spots, like gymnastics, where the other team's score may determine the difficulty of a performance, but where theoretically the opponent might not matter.
There is a second differentiator. Since my sports require an opponent who interacts, (i.e., basketball, not really darts), sports typically have a current metagame. Like basketball, where the best teams vacillate from being full of "bigs" who dominate the rim, to playing small ball. In fact, an NBA team's success depends largely on whether they are built to compete with the rest of the league at that moment as opposed to how objectively well they play basketball (whatever they means) as a gymnast may be judged, or a sprinter timed.
A sprinter and a weightlifter are both competing to achieve an end, the way they get there doesn't matter much. Some of the most beloved figures in 'sports' are people who transcend that boundary. Tiger Woods made golf feel like a sport when his opponents melted away on Sunday week after week as he demolished his opposition.
Like most things, it's a continuum, very little is perfectly a game or perfectly sport.


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It's the last day of the month (WOW!) and that means 12 Kits Day! This month we were treated to a Christmas kit from Sharron Gregory! SO many fabulous things packed into this kit!
First up is a sweet little folk bird from Plum Purdy Designs!
Some little epoxy hearts, candy cane background paper, and the fun rick rack die cut all went well with my "sweets" theme...
Oh how I love this adorable Plum Purdy Designs "Charlie Brown" primitive tree! I paired it with some of my own things including linen washi tape, a button, and a heat embossed sentiment from Skipping Stones Design's "Christmas Song" set.
For my final project, a little experiment. LOVED Jessica Witty's card HERE and Suzanne Dahlberg's card HERE featuring "neat" paint dots. I am still afraid of splattering paint or mists, but liked the way their little dots looked like tiny brads!
Wasn't this kit AMAZING? I can't wait to see what the other ladies have made with it! Just wanted to say thanks SO much to Sharron for the kit. I hear that next month's kit is already in the mail, so excited when those arrive!
Folk Bird card:
Stamps: bird from "Mr. Willy and Friends" set, Plum Purdy Designs and Jingle All the Way set, Technique Tuesday
Paper: PTI white, Pure Poppy, Aqua Mist
Other: Sizzix "Snowballs" embossing folder, ribbon, Stampendous Crystal Snow, Copic markers, rhinestones
Gingerbread card:
Stamps: Christmas Cookies & Happy Hearts, Plum Purdy Designs, Holiday Button Bits, Papertrey Ink
Paper: PTI White, My Mind's Eye Winter Wonderland
Other: Instant Camera die, L'il Inker Designs, Zig Zag Ric Rac die, Cherry Lynn, button dies, Impression Obsession, heart epoxy stickers
Primitive Tree tag:
Stamps: Dear Santa set, Plum Purdy Designs and sentiment from Christmas Song, Skipping Stones Design
Paper: Authentique "Festive" Collection, PTI white, tag
Other: Stitched Rectangles die, L'il Inker Designs; linen washi tape, Wishy Washi Tape; button, twine, rhinestones, pearls
Star card:
Stamps: Jingle All the Way, Technique Tuesday; Seasons of Love-Tags, Waltzingmouse Stamps
Paper: PTI white, Ocean Tides, Pure Poppy, My Mind's Eye Winter Wonderland
Other: star dies from Memory Box and My Favorite Things, Plaid Folk Art acrylic paint


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Furniture Assembly Reviews
Presently, getting the perfect furniture piece for your living room, dining room, or bedroom can be quite challenging and arduous. Comfort of the type of furniture to consider purchasing is vital. Admirable furniture needs to be highly prioritized. Assembling your furniture is a process which requires proper plans.
The drill, screwdriver, hammers and Allen wrench are the four primary tools which a furniture assembler need to carry with them. It is vital to note that the kind of device to be employed in the assembling furniture depends on the type of furniture. The process of assembling furniture cannot be effective in the absence of the four primary tools. It is vital to note that each tool has its unique role in the assembling of furniture.
The assembling of furniture differs significantly. The internet has comprehensive details regarding the assembling of furniture and various applications of the primary instruments. Collecting of the furniture components is the entire department of furniture assembly. Furniture assembly is useful through professionals' assemblers. It is imperative for the furniture assemblers to apply the right assembling tools. Furniture assemblers need to have the capacity to understand the directives provided by their instructors.
Presently, the furniture is done in such a way that it can be reassembled. Most furniture assemblers are independent while some can be employed in a furniture assembling departments. Individuals need to note the firms that offer assembly service to the furniture they are considering to buy. If the firm does not have the assembling units it is advisable to hire professional furniture assemblers to help in assembling your furniture in the right way. Professional furniture assemblers are obtainable upon considering some of these tips.
Professional furniture assemblers are vital to consider. It is important for individuals to find assemblers whose expertise in the assembling is full. Knowing the duration concerning the company's operations is vital. More time and money is saved when individuals consider hiring experienced furniture assemblers. Therefore, a research concerning the most reputable furniture companies is vital to undertake.
Secondly, it is essential for furniture owners to consider asking on the type of assurances they provide and the duration of the guarantee. A firm that is willing to carry the entire burden is the best businesses to consider. Full reimbursements need to be submitted to the furniture owners in case of any mishandling of the furniture. Furniture assemblers whose costs are favorable are the best options to consider. Therefore, it is advisable to consider professional assemblers who are time cautious and have reasonably priced services. Finally, firms which have other extra services such as carrying the heavy boxes to the room where the furniture is to be assembled are important to consider. One need to consider professional assemblers who are willing to have your furniture conveyed to your destination.


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Many thanks to my buddy, friend and pal Sue Ullenberg for taking these photo's, and alllowing me to post them, Sue is an expert Macca posteriour snapper, she also got in a quick snap of the sole of Paul's Beatle boot for all us Macca foot fetishists out there, how quaint he still has his heels nailed, the sign of a true traditionalist.
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Two shots of Macca's fine ass? My, you spoil us. 😉
what a workaholic…
I'm inspired
He sings, he plays, he writes, he drinks water. Is there anything that this Rock icon can not do???
Ever stop to think how different Paul McCartney is from Bob Dylan? I love them both. But they are so very different when it comes to personalities. They are both geniuses though!
How much is cost Paul's concert now?
Ines, it's certainly a lot of money. It cost us about $200 for one seat in the stands! Floor seats were like $2,000 or something! I was there for the first night of Paul's recent performances in Chicago, and he was freaking awesome! Paul didn't take one break or drink of water the whole performance! (not counting the small break between encores!) I don't know how he does it, but I hope I look as good as him when I'm 69!
@Sam: I'm sorry you paid that much for seats in the stands. Floor seats were $250, except for the first row, which was $2,000. Seats in the stands started at $35.
Love the last one. Paul wiggled his tush for us at Yankee Stadium last month too!
Yea, I know that he is amazing but the price is very high especially for student who hasn't got too much money… Now I'm little impatient when he will have concerts in Europe. All that remains for me to do is to wait and save money fot the best event in my life, I hope.
Holy crap that's expensive! And I thought that my $100 ticket back in 2009 was a lot..
@Ines: I didn't have the best seats with my ticket as I live in the Netherlands and the Dutch people are TALL. But still, I had an amazing time! He's an awesome performer. Really, I hope you get to see him!! 😀
I don't think Paul ever looked that good since late 80s/early 90s
I think he is an incredible performer! The best concerts I have ever attended where his in Québec City (2008) and in Montréal (2010 & 2011). Merci beaucoup Paul!!
Thank you so much for making an exception! Seeing Paul live for the first time was such an amazing experience. I can't see enough pictures or videos of Paul in Chicago.
Thanks for sharing my pics. In the great sign barrage at this show mine read "Turn Around and Bend Over". Being Mr. Modesty, Paul pretended to ignore it. But he just can't resist shaking those tail feathers you know, Took almost until the last song, but(t) he did whip around and bend over so I could get the money shot. And yes, I did notice the Beatle boots feature nails in the heels. He probably has them handmade by the same bootier that did them in the '60s. Anyone have any more info? Enjoy those sweat stains too…mmmwah! (heat index was 106 at showtime)
I'm not sure how much the tickets, exactly cost, my uncle bought them for me.


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Usually, women tend to believe that only very long tresses can look fabulous and feminine, and once you lose them it is no longer possible to exude sexiness, glam, or mystery. This unwritten rule has been destroyed more than once in the entire history of hairstyle trends. For example, this season is rich in so many gorgeous short haircuts that not only express an incredible femininity, but they are also very versatile, allowing you to play with different styles every day. Moreover, their practicality and low maintenance are important elements that place them among the most famous haircut trends.
The only thing that one needs is the courage to make a change. However, as this is a very important step, especially if you have long hair, make sure you consider all possible aspects before actually cutting the tresses. Take into consideration your features, personality, and lifestyle.
As we have said before, "à la garçonne" is the hottest style among all short haircut trends. If long hair is considered as the ultimate symbol of femininity, this style is so sweet and cheerful, offering a special, sparkling look to the one wearing it. It is the perfect option if you want to have a complete makeover. Moreover, it is so easy to maintain and it gives you the opportunity to play and dare more when it comes to makeup.
For those of you who are more daring and love to try different styles, this season's trends are so numerous, offering a myriad of possibilities. For a unique look, the glam-rock short hairstyle is the best option, especially if you have a platinum blonde hair color. Easy to maintain and style, this is that type of haircut that adds a sexy and modern feeling, making it a safe, trendy "investment" for fall/winter 2010-2011. Another bold choice is the layered "à la garçonne" hairstyle with locks of hair on the forehead, hairstyle which warms the look, sweetens your features, and gives a glam touch to the face.
If you are looking for something not too short, such as a "à la garçonne" haircut, yet still not too long, such as a classic bob, this next hairstyle will help you obtain a glam-rock, yet very feminine and sweet appearance. There is one glamorous trend that is mostly situated between the famous bob and short hairstyles. This is a stylish choice, a reinvented bob, very practical, offering a sweet and unique look, especially if you have a darker hair color.
A bob will always be a smart and safe choice in matters of hairstyling regardless of any fashion trend. This is that perfect, timeless haircut that will never go out of fashion. It is a very versatile and practical hairstyle that expresses femininity and glamour. For this winter, the classic bob comes in a new, layered, shorter version in order to add a more dynamic touch and a rock-like feeling. Moreover, the asymmetrical touch is both modern and stylish.
The bowl cut started its journey on the path of the most famous haircut trends last year. Well, for winter 2011, the bowl cut is back again in its classic version, but also in a new, upgraded one. This season, short haircuts draw their inspiration from the bowl cut, which becomes layered and rather messy. Whether you choose a shorter version or a longer one, you'll certainly turn eyes with a trendy bowl cut. You can get a bowl effect by choosing a haircut with an undefined look at the nape of the neck and asymmetrical, side-swept bangs.
Vintage is "in" every season, reinventing itself in so many different styles and shapes, whether we are talking about fashion or hairstyles. Retro couldn't miss this season either and is back again for fall/winter 2010-2011 with amazing short hairstyles. You can play the retro part by choosing soft waves into your short hair. As for the color, red is the best choice that emphasizes the retro and glamorous effect of a vintage hairstyle. A darker hair color also looks sexy, feminine, and mysterious.
As curly hair is always seen as a real treasure that doesn't necessary need special styling effects, these next haircuts are very simple to achieve. Original and sophisticated, they are the perfect short hairstyles for curly hair for winter, juggling between volume and sexy curls for an extremely feminine and glam look. Set on one side, you'll certainly turn heads with these glam-rock hairstyles.


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Joe Cross' documentary "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" is essential viewing for anyone concerned about their health and wellbeing. In the film, Joe Cross and Phil Staples both achieved significant weight loss through juicing raw vegetables and fruits and also made big improvements to their health. One of their key weapons to helping their bodies heal was this green juicing recipe.
Juicy Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- 4 celery stalks
- 2 apples
- A big handful of Kale (approx 40g / 1.4 oz)
- 1/2 lemon (skin-on)
- 1 thumb sized chunk of ginger (or a bit more if you are feeling brave!)
How to Make It
Simply juice all the ingredients (cucumber, celery, apple, kale, lemon and ginger) and serve over ice.
Note: if you are using a centrifugal juicer (like the Philips wide neck juicers, Sage juicers or Breville Juice Fountain) then I suggest putting one apple in the chute, packing the kale, ginger and lemon in tightly and placing the other apple on top. Then juice the celery and cucumber. This will get you the maximum yield from the kale.
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ForexNewsNow – Last week's mayhem on global stock exchanges had major consequences on the forex markets with the dollar regaining some strength against the euro (EUR/USD), the pound and others.
Excepting the yen, which gained 0.7% this week against the dollar, all the major international currencies lost ground vis-a-vis the greenback: the euro and the pound lost more than 2% and Northern European currencies lost between 4 and 5%.
On Friday, the euro was trading below 1.3500 despite closing at around 1.4830 a mere 4 months ago on May 2, 2011.
It was reported that Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos was considering a discount of 50% on Greek bonds – a move not likely to reassure investors – although Athens denied the claim.
European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said on Friday that "the risks of financial instability have increased dramatically," calling on political officials to act decisively to stem the current problems caused by the debt crisis.
After attending the meeting of the euro zone finance ministers in Poland last week, US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner expressed his "admiration" for the efforts the Europeans have made so far to resolve the debt crisis in the euro area, while adding that their reaction remained much slower than than of the markets.


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Welcome! Thank you for privileging me with the opportunity to present some of my ideas. I want to tackle the notion of potions. Generally, people view them as nothing but entangled with the idea of prayer and swiftly raising your levels for a cheap minute. I want to open people's thoughts to a more wide viewpoint- there is so much potential for Herblore and the future of potions. I was inspired to create some potions that would latch at the lower levels as well implicate a connection with veteran potion makers as well.
There are advantages within the capacity of the Herblore system that can make potion-making even more beneficial to the progressive adventurer. I see one of the main flaws in potions is that they're not easily shown through entrance with a better gaming experience. They usually damper the mood. So, what would happen if some newer potions became more environmental-reachable instead of just standing at the Grand Exchange-profitable?
1: At the Joint
What it is: A alchemical potion that, for example, can magically bind certain weapons with a set amount of bars (that was needed in creation) that can evolve into a better weapon for that same amount of bars (that was needed in creation). Simply, two bronze daggers, which require a single bronze bar when formed for each, could create a bronze longsword in combination, as the longsword requires two bars. Vica versa as well; a longsword could become two daggers.
This will only be possible if you have the Smithing level needed; as the potion is required to be poured on an anvil and the material worked with a hammer there for a select amount of time. Thus, things that aren't smithable can't use this spell.buy runescape gold.


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New Video: Chris Brown – 'Undecided'
Chris Brown is ready to kick off his 2019 with brand new music. After announcing that new music will be appearing soon, CB unleashed his Scott Storch produced single "Undecided". The '90s-inspired jam samples Shanice's chart-topping hit "I Love Your Smile."
Not long after dropping the new single Chris wasted no time by dropping the dance-heavy visual which stars Empire's Serayah."Undecided" arrives ahead of Brown's upcoming album Indigo, the follow-up to 2017's 45-track Heartbreak on a Full Moon. Check out the new video and song below.
Indigo marks Brown's first release under a new license agreement with his long-time label home, RCA Records. With six platinum albums already under his belt, Brown's new deal with RCA not only extends the successful, intensely creative relationship between him and his partners at RCA, but allows Brown to become one of the youngest recording artists to ever own any of his master recordings. This new deal structure between Brown and RCA Records, will undoubtedly enhance the release of new Chris Brown music, content and much more throughout 2019 and beyond.


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Wooded hillsides, narrow roads make Bay Area a 'disaster waiting to happen'
BAY AREA AT RISK: Wooded hills 'disaster waiting to happen'
The right combination of the wrong conditions could create a firestorm in the Bay Area every bit as devastating as the one savaging Southern California, fire experts say - and nowhere is that danger more acute than in sleepy Mill Valley.
There, sprinkled throughout the lushly forested slopes of Mount Tamalpais, lie some of the Bay Area's most expensive houses. The beauty is double-edged: The same verdant slopes that draw the wealthy and the famous also harbor heavy underbrush and trees that have not burned for nearly 80 years. And the narrow, twisting roads that give the town's neighborhoods their charm would turn into death traps with the first wreck during an evacuation.
All that is needed to light up this residential wonderland would be a couple of weeks of hot sun, a strong easterly wind and a spark of some kind, experts say.
With enough bad luck, it could happen next month, after the recent rains dry completely off.
"The fire conditions there and on the mountain in general are absolutely horrendous," said Ray Moritz, a Sausalito-based fire ecologist who advises fire departments all over the Bay Area. "The fuel load (potentially flammable wood) is tremendous. It's a disaster waiting to happen."
The Bay Area's other hot zones of high risk are not far behind.
Similar conditions - houses nestled in thick growth on hillsides with hard-to-negotiate, narrow roads - exist in parts of Contra Costa, Alameda and San Mateo counties. A lot of progress toward standardizing fire hydrant fittings, radio communications and construction requirements has been made all over the Bay Area in the past 15 years, but in those three areas in particular, there is still a lot of catching up to do.
To residents, such areas are just enclaves of fine houses in beautiful wooded settings. Fire experts call them wildland interface zones.
"A lot of the hills areas in Berkeley and Oakland, in and around where that awful 1991 Hills Fire happened, are still at great risk," said Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Chief Keith Richter, who coordinates mutual aid for fire departments from Oregon to Monterey. "On the other side of the hills, in parts of Orinda, Lafayette and Walnut Creek, conditions are also ripe."
He said road widths of at least 22 feet, allowing for fire engine movement even in a jam, have become common in new construction sites. But there are still a lot of old neighborhoods in the East Bay hills where the modern era has not caught up.
"Areas like the little community of Canyon, the south ends of Lafayette and Orinda - those are real hot spots for us," Richter said.
If a blaze began chewing up the dry brush and oaks of Contra Costa badly enough, Richter said, most fleeing residents would be sheltered at schools with fields that could act as firebreaks, such as Stanley Middle School in Lafayette. Concord Pavilion could house thousands in a pinch.
On the other side of the hills, schools like Oakland Technical High School were evacuation points in the 1991 blaze. Oakland's Coliseum could act as a gathering point if things got chaotic enough.
There are those who lived through the 1991 disaster who have no doubt chaos would happen.
"There are quite a few spots where the city hasn't been able to widen the roads, and on the ones that have been improved, we now often have a problem of too many cars," said David Kessler of Oakland, who lost his house in 1991 and heads the North Hills Phoenix Association of fire-conscious residents. He pointed to Charing Cross Road, where six people died in narrow roadways trying to flee the Hills Fire.
"And on Bristol and Buckingham roads, the city has allowed a lot of big houses, and people park where they shouldn't.
"What if someone is holding a big party along one of those roads when a fire breaks out? Nobody will be able to drive past the cars, and we'll have the same disaster we had all those years ago."
Fire ecologist Moritz said the same concerns can be found in the San Mateo County hills around Woodside, though the danger of fatalities is lessened by the sparseness of the population there. Vaca Mountain, east of Napa, is also considered by fire experts a potential tinderbox, though it too, is thinly populated.
But when fire planners gather to ponder how best to gird for the next big blaze, Moritz and his fellows always pull out the map of Mill Valley and its surrounding communities.
The last big fire there was in 1929, and it burned 1,000 acres and 115 homes. Since then, the population of the area and the size and value of the houses have soared.
The worst-case scenario, Moritz said, would involve a major earthquake during high fire season. Considering that the Bay Area is overdue for a major quake by at least a decade, by many seismic estimates, this is not out of the question. The region's most catastrophic quake in modern times, Loma Prieta in 1989, and the most catastrophic fire, 1991's Oakland Hills Fire, both happened in October.
"If you get a big quake and fires break out, it would be impossible to block the advance of the blazes around Mount Tam," Moritz said. "The roads would be blocked or damaged by the quake, services cut off, emergency personnel overwhelmed handling the quake. Very quickly, the fires could get so powerful that dumping retardant on them with helicopters and airplanes would be like spitting on them."
That was the scenario in the 1991 Hills Fire, which turned 2,900 homes to ash and killed 25 people. The same thing happened in Marin County's worst fire, the Mount Vision Fire, in 1995. It roared out of control near Tomales Bay State Park for a week, destroying 12,350 acres, forcing 500 people to evacuate and destroying 45 homes. It's what's happening now in Southern California.
Mill Valley's 13,600 residents are particularly vulnerable to such a fire because the town is situated among canyons and arroyos that would turn into blowtorches in a major blaze. Many of the hillside streets are dead-ends and 4 to 10 feet narrower than the recommended 22-foot width. A skinny roadway means one good stall would put fleeing residents on foot and force fire engines to re-route, wasting valuable time.
"Say the fire begins with an offshore wind," Moritz said, like the one that helped spread the Mount Vision Fire. "It creeps downhill, then it gets pushed by one of our easterly winds, which are Marin County's version of the Santa Ana winds - hot, blowing in from the east and very strong.
"You could have fire burning from the top of the mountain, and from down below, and all those people on foot because the roads were blocked would be trapped in between them."
In a worst-case disaster, every town around Mill Valley would be subjected to flames, and the conflagration would end only when it had burned either to the bay on the east or the ocean on the west. Just counting the bigger towns from Kentfield to Sausalito and over the mountain to Stinson Beach, that means nearly 50,000 people and more than 23,000 homes would be at risk.
Those who live in the danger zone shrug off the nasty possibilities as part of the bargain for getting to live in one of the most desirable areas of the country; Mill Valley's median home price is $1.25 million. Most give at least some thought to preparation. But once you've cleared brush around the house, refitted the roof with fire-retardant shingles and the like, there's not much else to do but hope fate treats you kindly, they say.
"We're very focused on thinning our trees, keeping the roadways clear and cutting our underbrush, but not matter what you do, man takes a gamble when he comes into areas like this that are historically hot and have naturally occurring fire," said Barbara Sykes, 75, who has lived in her shingle-sided, hand-crafted mountain house on a slope overlooking Mill Valley since 1976.
From the sprawling porch at the back side of her home, Sykes has a view all the way to the Bay Bridge. Mill Valley looks like a fairyland of wooded cottages; the homes of rockers Sammy Hagar and Carlos Santana are minutes away.
"I'm a real nature lover," she said Wednesday. "But when that easterly wind starts blowing, I always realize that if a fire happens here, the best we can do is just try to get out of the way."
A few miles up Mount Tamalpais, at the Throckmorton Ridge Fire Station, Marin County Fire Department engineer Don Keylon cast a wary eye on how vigorously the winds were flapping the flags at the station entrance. The wind was blowing about 10 miles per hour, and he didn't like that.
"We regularly take the fuel moisture reading here, and the fuel load right now is at 64 percent," he said. That means the moisture is at 64 percent of normal in the wood.
"Sixty-six percent is what we consider critical, so I'd say we have to be pretty careful right now," Keylon said. He pointed to a wide canyon leading from Mill Valley straight up to his 900-foot-elevation station.
"If a fire comes up through one of the drainages (cuts in the land) down there, it'll be kind of like a chimney," he said.
"Like a blowtorch. Not good."
Past California wildfires
Some of the worst wildfires in California since the 1930s, based on deaths, destruction or acreage burned:
October 2003: Near San Diego; 273,000 acres; 4,847 structures destroyed; 15 deaths. Cause: accidentally started by a hunter. It was among 15 wildfires that killed 22 people, destroyed 3,640 homes and blackened 750,000 acres of Southern California over two weeks.
November 1993: Malibu area of Los Angeles County; 18,000 acres; 323 homes destroyed; three deaths. Cause: arson. It was among more than 20 fires that killed four people, destroyed more than 1,000 homes and consumed 193,814 acres over two weeks.
October 1991: Oakland hills; 1,520 acres; 3,276 homes and apartments destroyed; 25 people killed. Cause: A flying ember from a fire believed to have been contained ignited a tree.
November 1980: San Bernardino Mountain foothills east of Los Angeles; 23,600 acres; 325 homes destroyed; four dead. Cause: arson.
September 1970: San Diego County mountains; 175,425 acres; 382 structures destroyed; six dead. Cause: power lines.
November 1966: Near Angeles National Forest in Los Angeles County; 2,028 acres, 12 firefighters killed; Cause: power line.
November 1961: Los Angeles County; 6,090 acres; 484 homes destroyed; Cause: believed accidental.
July 1953: Glenn County, Northern California; 1,300 acres; 15 firefighters killed. Cause: arson.
October 1933: Los Angeles County; 47 acres; 29 welfare workers clearing brush killed. Cause: undetermined.
July 1929: Mill Valley; 1,000 acres, at least 100 homes lost. Cause: undetermined.
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GBATemp Legend II [GB] - Hack Public Release !!
02 September 2019 9:49AM EST - Update by break
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Hey family, here today with a hack of the old-Gameboy RPG "Final Fantasy Legend II". This was one of the first games that got many seasoned gamers into role playing games. This hack makes it safer to level up party members at the beginning of the game and also buffs guest party members. Treasure chest have been update to give enough money and items to better tackle the game's bosses. Most enemies have been adjusted to allow the monster-class to evolve into interesting party members. Take your time or try for a personal best time…you are free to enjoy this project at your leisure !
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Tuned Heart [PC-98] - English Translation released!
31 August 2019 2:03PM EST - Update by celcion
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Hello again! This time around Nebulous Translations came up with Tuned Heart, a game with a title that's suspiciously similar to Steam Heart's (though there's probably no relation there whatsoever). It's a PC-98 SRPG with a rather unique premise for the time - an all-female squad battling crime. It's a fun romp with tuning, leveling up and VN segments. It was an enjoyable project to work on, so hopefully the players will enjoy it too.
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New Homebrew Added to the Database
21 August 2019 9:26PM EST - Update by RHDNBot
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The following Homebrew have been submitted and approved to the database (in submitted order oldest to newest):
Full Games
- Block Dude (NES)
- Anguna (GBA)
- Anguna DS (NDS)
- Chicken of the Farm (NES)
- Tower of Hanoi (GB)
- Simplistic (NES)
- Death Planet (GB)
- Nova the Squirrel (NES)
Tech Demos
- Famicom Disk Writer (NES)
- Bad Apple!! PV-FC 2.5 (NES)
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New Hacks Added to the Database
21 August 2019 8:52AM EST - Update by RHDNBot
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The following Hacks have been submitted and approved to the database (in submitted order oldest to newest):
- SoR2 - Ninja Warriors (Streets of Rage 2)(GEN)
Bug Fix
- Crystalis Screen Shake Fix (Crystalis)(NES)
- On the Road to Cleopactra (Ms. Pac-Man (Namco))(NES)
- SOR2 - the New Challengers (Streets of Rage 2)(GEN)
- Super Slasher Bros. 3 (Super Mario Bros. 3)(NES)
- Super Mario World: Just Keef Edition (Super Mario World)(SNES)
- Tetris - Modern Blocks (Tetris)(GB)
- Debug Menu (Secret of Evermore)(SNES)
- EarthBound: MSU-1 Hip Hop Journey (EarthBound)(SNES)
- Dick Tracy MMC5 Patch (Dick Tracy)(NES)
- Top Gun MMC5 Patch (Top Gun)(NES)
- Top Gun (Japan) MMC5 Patch (Top Gun)(NES)
- Enable Amakusa (Samurai Shodown)(SNES)
- The Goonies II MMC5 Patch (The Goonies II)(NES)
- Tetris - Actually Useful Statistics (TAUS) (Tetris)(NES)
- Slot-2 Patch (Mega Man ZX)(NDS)
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New Translations Added to the Database
21 August 2019 8:51AM EST - Update by RHDNBot
Translations News
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The following Translations have been submitted and approved to the database (in submitted order oldest to newest):
- Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade (Fully Playable)(GBA)
- Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryu to Hikari no Tsurugi (Fully Playable)(NES)
- Sega Galaga (Fully Playable)(SG1K)
- Galaga (Fully Playable)(NES)
- Drol (Fully Playable)(SG1K)
- Senjyo (Fully Playable)(MSX)
- Senjyo (Fully Playable)(ARC)
- Star Force (Fully Playable)(SG1K)
- Exerion II: Zorni (Fully Playable)(MSX)
- Exerion (Fully Playable)(MSX)
- Exerion (Fully Playable)(SG1K)
- Balance (Fully Playable)(MSX)
- Battleship Clapton II (Fully Playable)(MSX)
- Boggy '84 (Fully Playable)(MSX)
- Kirby no Kirakira Kizzu (Fully Playable)(SNES)
- Star Force (Unfinished)(NES)
- Pac-Man (Fully Playable)(MSX)
- Ace of Aces (Fully Playable)(SMS)
- Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Fully Playable)(NES)
- BreakThru (Fully Playable)(NES)
- F-1 Sensation (Fully Playable)(NES)
- James Bond 007 - The Duel (Fully Playable)(GG)
- James Bond 007 - The Duel (Fully Playable)(GEN)
- James Bond 007 - The Duel (Fully Playable)(SMS)
- Mappy-Land (Fully Playable)(NES)
- Prince of Persia (Fully Playable)(GB)
- Prince of Persia (Fully Playable)(SNES)
- Fantasy Zone 2 - The Teardrop of Opa-Opa (Fully Playable)(NES)
- Impossible Mission II (Fully Playable)(NES)
- Impossible Mission (Fully Playable)(SMS)
- The Incredible Crash Dummies (Fully Playable)(GG)
- The Incredible Crash Dummies (Fully Playable)(SMS)
- Krusty's Fun House (Fully Playable)(NES)
- Krusty's Fun House (Fully Playable)(SMS)
- Krusty's Super Fun House (Fully Playable)(SNES)
- Krusty's Super Funhouse (Fully Playable)(GEN)
- The Simpsons - Krusty's Fun House (Fully Playable)(GG)
- Action 52 (Fully Playable)(NES)
- Advanced Dungeons & Dragons - Dragon Strike (Fully Playable)(NES)
- The Aquatic Games - Starring James Pond (Fully Playable)(GEN)
- Donald Duck in Maui Mallard (Fully Playable)(GB)
- Golvellius: Valley of Doom (Fully Playable)(SMS)
- James Pond 3: Operation Starfish (Fully Playable)(GEN)
- Donald in Maui Mallard (Fully Playable)(GEN)
- Phantasy Star Gaiden (Fully Playable)(GG)
- Snake Rattle 'n' Roll (Fully Playable)(NES)
- Tennis Ace (Fully Playable)(SMS)
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Final Fantasy VI - Retranslated for the SNES
18 August 2019 10:17AM EST - Update by hairy_hen
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As a popular game whose localization for the SNES was highly memorable, the script writing for Final Fantasy VI is a topic frequently discussed in fan circles. But the sheer number of translation errors in its original English release, compounded by the alterations and inaccuracies found in later versions, have had the result of obscuring and distorting many of the details of the story.
In response to this, user hairy_hen decided that it would be appropriate to rewrite the script for Final Fantasy VI, in order to create a version for the SNES that faithfully presents all of the story and character details found in the Japanese original. Drawing upon his experience as a story editor, and closely following the live translation featured on Legends of Localization, hairy_hen went through the entire game and rewrote the dialog line by line, in order to restore all of the missing and distorted information. With the details presented in a correctly translated form, the internal logic of the story becomes much clearer. The focus of the plot is more unified and comprehensible, and the flow of each conversation becomes consistent in tone and coherence.
The overriding goal was to be as accurate to the intent of the original script as possible, but to keep the text in a form that would read naturally in English, rather than trying to replicate the quirks of Japanese grammar. With debates about the wording of specific lines often overshadowing discussions about the story, hairy_hen found it necessary to take an objective approach to the merits and shortcomings of previous releases. Consequently, while he did retain some of the memorable "flavor text" from earlier versions, he eliminated any changes in the dialog that interfered with the meaning of the story, and generally preferred to rewrite rather than hang on to the earlier phrasing.
The character of Cyan, whose speech had been somewhat mangled in previous releases by incorrect application of archaic grammar, was rewritten most extensively of all. Researching works dating from the time of Early Modern English allowed Cyan's dialog to be written in a way that convincingly reflects the usage from this period, while remaining clearly understandable to a modern audience. Additional documentation about the specifics of the style is also provided.
The project's aims also included the translation of non-story text; and therefore the game's enemies, items, spells, and other abilities were renamed for the sake of accuracy. Most of these used the official names from Square Enix, but some were changed as needed in order to more closely reflect the Japanese originals. Mistakes in their accompanying descriptions were also corrected. To streamline the experience of the player, bug fixes were applied to eliminate potentially game-breaking glitches in the original code, and a few small enhancements such as B-button dashing were included for convenience. The Japanese title screen and uncensored graphics are also present in this version.
Since the Legends of Localization video series made it plainly obvious just how many previously undocumented translation mistakes the game actually contained, the necessity of creating a version that would rectify all of the issues became clear. This release, therefore, is aimed at anyone who prefers to play the game in its original form for the SNES, but without any of the associated textual problems. With its focus on story, Final Fantasy VI: Retranslated is designed particularly to appeal to those who wish to immerse themselves in the world of the game, and to experience a version that adheres as closely as possible to the intentions of the game's writers.
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"Watch your back, shoot straight, conserve ammo, and never, ever cut a deal with a dragon."
15 August 2019 11:23AM EST - Update by vikfield
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Shadowrun by Sega Genesis, is an action and RPG game based on the popular PnP role-playing game Shadowrun. This series combines the classic fantastic elements of role-playing games with cyberpunk element, mixing magic with the matrix, achieving a unique gameplay.
There are two versions of Shadowrun in the 16 bit generation, which as it is easy to deduce, are the 1993 Nintendo version and the 1994 SEGA version. The main difference between both productions, is that the SEGA version delves more into the Shadowrun universe, allowing a nonlinear free-style gameplay with a narrative more typical of a role-playing game. Also, it offers the opportunity to test some the characteristics features of the franchise such as forming a team with different archetypes, buying and accessorize firearms, make a powerful spell book, installing cybernetic improvements called cyberwear on your characters, hacking the matrix with a fully upgrade cyberdeck, and above all, the great opportunity to realize a Shadowrun!
There is nothing wrong with the Nintendo version, but if you are a fan of RPGs you probably want to try the SEGA version.
Some flaws that some people mention in the original version of Sega are that some missions can be somewhat repetitive, and the punishing difficulty for the reason that it is not easy to progress in the game, since the money and experience points rewards are low; also the combat can be sometimes difficult since, although there is a very decent arsenal, in practice it is reduced to one or two useful weapons.
The main objective of this new hack, Shadowrun 2058, is to eliminate these drawbacks and at the same time get closer to the original rules of Shadowrun second edition, which is the generation on which this game is based. Some of the improvements offered by this new installment are: better rewards for fulfilled missions, total review of weapons and armor allowing more fluid and less frustrating combats, cheaper and more accessible objects and improvements, and many other improvements detailed in the project page.
If you ever played Shadowrun and you didn't like it because of the aforementioned flaws, or maybe you really liked but you expected some things to improve, the hack developer hope you give it a second chance and now you enjoy a more complete experience this time you run in the shadows!
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New Hacks Added to the Database
01 August 2019 9:20AM EST - Update by RHDNBot
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The following Hacks have been submitted and approved to the database (in submitted order oldest to newest):
- Final Fantasy Restored - 2019 Script Port (Final Fantasy)(NES)
Bug Fix
- Shorter Skill Name Fix (Final Fantasy III)(SNES)
- Chaos Mode (Fire Emblem)(GBA)
- Fire Emblem: The Sacred War (Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones)(GBA)
- Gacha Hack (Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones)(GBA)
- The Burdened Crown (Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones)(GBA)
- Region switch (RockMan: Power Battle Fighters)(PS2)
- Streets of Rage 2: captain commando edition (Streets of Rage 2)(GEN)
- Final Fantasy VI: Retranslated (Final Fantasy III)(SNES)
- Mario Edition (Donkey Kong)(NES)
- MK1 Text Clean Up (Mortal Kombat)(GEN)
- SOR2 - Antiheroes (Streets of Rage 2)(GEN)
- Super Monaco GP 2019 - HE returns (Super Monaco GP)(GEN)
- Seiken Densetsu Restoration (Final Fantasy Adventure)(GB)
- Final Fantasy VIII (Final Fantasy VIII)(PSX)
- Prince of Persia Apple II restoration (Prince of Persia)(GEN)
- Dorcas Emblem (Fire Emblem)(GBA)
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New Translations Added to the Database
01 August 2019 9:20AM EST - Update by RHDNBot
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The following Translations have been submitted and approved to the database (in submitted order oldest to newest):
- Regulus (Fully Playable)(ARC)
- Densetsu no Ogre Battle Gaiden: Zenobia no Ouji (Unfinished)(NGPC)
- Prince of Persia (Fully Playable)(GEN)
- Ms. Pac-Man (Namco) (Fully Playable)(NES)
- Galaxian (Fully Playable)(NES)
- Galaga (Fully Playable)(NES)
- Dig Dug (Fully Playable)(NES)
- Kung-Fu Heroes (Fully Playable)(NES)
- Onslaught (Fully Playable)(GEN)
- Plok! (Fully Playable)(SNES)
- Puyo Pop (Fully Playable)(NGPC)
- Smash T.V. (Fully Playable)(NES)
- Street Smart (Fully Playable)(GEN)
- Super Smash T.V. (Fully Playable)(GG)
- Super Smash TV (Fully Playable)(GEN)
- Super Smash TV (Fully Playable)(SMS)
- Todd's Adventures in Slime World (Fully Playable)(GEN)
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New Translations Added to the Database
29 July 2019 9:26AM EST - Update by RHDNBot
Translations News
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The following Translations have been submitted and approved to the database (in submitted order oldest to newest):
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Explore the Associate of Science in Human Services
The Associate Degree program in Human Services is designed to provide students with appropriate skills to function at an entry level in a variety of human service settings and capacities.
College of St. Joseph established Guided Pathways for each undergraduate major in 2016. The Guided Pathways were developed through the CSJ Learning Collaborative and provide a visual road map showing students what courses they should take and when to achieve four-year graduation success. View the Human Services Guided Pathway here.
Requirements for an Associate of Science in Human Services
|ENG103 English Composition I: Engaged Citizens
|The course examines what it means to be an engaged citizen in 21-centry America. By exploring foundation documents such as the Declaration of Independence and early Greek democracies, along with modern interpretations of participatory citizenship, this class asks students to question what makes a person an engaged citizen. Students will write frequently in the course, culminating in a research paper. Students will also give multiple in-class presentations and work collaboratively.
|ENG104 English Composition II: Engaged Citizens
|This course uses poetry, drama and short fiction to explore what it means to be an engaged 21st century citizen. Students will read a variety of texts from early Greek drama to modern multicultural short stories as they examine what it means to participate in citizenship. Students will write frequently, culminating in a research paper. Students will also present and work collaboratively on projects.
|ACT111 First Year Experience – Part 1
|Through a variety of activities, students will be introduced to college resources and opportunities in the College community. Class activities will be directed toward helping students take responsibility for their own learning, career exploration and becoming engaged in college activities and activities of civic engagement. Course topics will include goal setting, academic advisement, study skills, note taking, time management and research. All transfer students with at least 24 credits and in good standing, and students who are 22 years or older are exempt from taking the course. Course cannot be repeated. Freshmen course
|ACT112 First Year Experience – Part 2
|Through a variety of activities and learning opportunities, students will explore career options and major choices, as well as participate in research writing and in-class presentations. Topics include focused career inventories, interviews with local non- profits and guided research projects, leading to a research paper and presentation. All transfer students with at least 24 credits and in good standing, and students who are 22 years or older are exempt from taking the course. Freshman course.
|PSY102 Introduction to Psychology
|This course provides an overview of the major areas of psychological study including biology and behavior, sensation and perception, learning, memory, intelligence, language, motivation, emotion, abnormal psychology, and therapy. Historical and current theoretical approaches to understanding human behavior will be reviewed and the student will be introduced to scientific methods of inquiry in psychology. This is a basic course intended for both Psychology majors and others interested in the field of Psychology.
|MAT101 Survey of Math or BUS102 Business Math
|MAT101 Survey of Math
A broad overview of significant mathematical concepts. The course provides a concentrated introduction to selected topics. Concepts that will be covered include set operations, number systems, consumer mathematics as well as basic algebra, geometry, probability and statistics.
or BUS102 Business Math
Teaches practical applications and skills which will be useful in a business career and in functioning as a concerned consumer. Subjects of study include: bank reconciliation, payroll, use of percents, simple interest, annuities, present value, future value, taxes, mark up and mark down, and financial statement analysis. Satisfies General Education math requirement.
|Science Elective
|Human Services majors are required to take one of the following:
SCI105 Life Science I
SCI107 Integrated Science I
BIO101 Biology I
CHE101 General Chemistry I
|REL206 Faith Traditions
|This course provides students with the foundational concepts and beliefs of the major faith traditions with an emphasis on how these beliefs can be accommodated in the workplace and classroom. Students will read primary belief texts, write papers on ways these beliefs are embodied and perform in-class presentations.
|History Elective
|Human Services majors are required to take one of the following:
HIS101World Civilization I
HIS102 World Civilization II
HIS103 US History I HIS104 US History II
|INT201 Conflict, Cooperation and Community
|This course provides students with frameworks to engage in healthy conflict resolution, as well as the tools to promote interpersonal cooperation. Students will engage in cross- cultural community building, research various strategies for the promotion of cooperation and present findings to their peers. Additionally, the course will require students to demonstrate what they have learned in class in a variety of out-of-classroom experiences
|Arts and Sciences Elective
|The Associate of Science in Human Services requires students to take five Arts and Sciences credits.
|HUS102 Introduction to Human Services
|This is an introductory survey course designed to help students examine career options and educational requirements in the field of human services. Some of the specialty areas examined include social rehabilitative and welfare services to children, families, and the elderly, correctional/criminal justice services, substance abuse, mental retardation and vocational rehabilitation services. Additional topics include an analysis of historical, current, and projected trends in the field and issues involved in the provision of human services provider agencies.
|HUS108 Professional Development
|HUS306 Case Management & Counseling
|Students are instructed in the skills of assessing a client's unique treatment or program needs, designing a treatment or service plan, delivering a course of counseling, documenting and evaluating progress, and working within a team approach in order to ensure that appropriate services are provided to clients. As part of the course, students will focus on refining their skills to develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, and practice specific counseling strategies and techniques in the context of simulated individual and group counseling situations. Prerequisite: 12 hours in HUS or PSY including PSY103 and 304. HUS305 is also recommended.
|HUS315 Culture and Community in Human Services
|This course explores the historical underpinnings of service delivery as well as current day practices and service characteristics in the field of human services. The course will also address issues of ethnic-sensitive practices as well as institutional vs. community based helping services. Current legislation including the Americans with Disabilities Act will be studied. Fieldwork component will also be required. Prerequisite: PSY102 or permission of Division Chairperson.
|PSY104 Human Growth and Development
|This course will provide students a systematic examination of the processes of human psychological growth from conception throughout infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and into old age. Socio-emotional, intellectual and biological domains of development will be considered from perspectives of psychodynamic and psychosocial theory, as well as more contemporary socio-cultural, cognitive, neuroscientific and ecological approaches.
|PSY201 Principles of Learning
|An investigation is conducted with respect to learning principles derived from classical and operant conditioning. The student is led through a step-by-step examination of processes such as response acquisition, extension, relearning higher order conditioning, generalization, and discrimination, principles and schedules of reinforcement, punishment, and other related processes. Emphasis is placed on developing a solid understanding of basic scientific principles and an opportunity for utilizing data collection and experimental design procedures is part of a field experience.
|PSY304 Abnormal Psychology
|This course examines the etiology and treatment of abnormal human behaviors. Areas of study include: historical and current approaches to conceptualizing abnormal behavior, and a review of the characteristics and treatment of organic and functional disorders described in the current edition of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association (including areas such as anxiety, affective and personality disorders, schizophrenia, impaired brain disorders and disorders of childhood.)
|Electives in Behavioral Sciences or Education (by advisement)
|The Associate of Science in Human Services requires students to take nine Behavioral Sciences or Education (by advisement) credits.


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Wickham Wanderers Profile
Wickham Wanderers FC are an FA Charter Standard Football Club that caters for all age groups of players and all abilities. Our Junior sides (ages U7 to U18) play in the Tandridge Youth League. We also have a Sunday adult side in the Croydon Municipal Sunday League. You can get more information on these Leagues from our 'useful links' on our website. If you want to find out more about our Club or even want to play - then simply 'contact us'.
|Website: http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/wickhamwanderersfc
Wickham Wanderers is a Charter Standard Club.
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Friends In Action is a program that provides case management and family mentoring to families in need. Friends In Action provides training to create a network of people from different faiths and backgrounds to provide caring outreach to families in our community. Volunteers are connected in a supportive, mentoring relationship with a family in need, supported and guided by Interfaith Works professional staff. Mentoring teams work with the families for one year on skills such as parenting, budgeting, home management, and job searches. Our professional team provides supportive services and case management.
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With just mere days into 2017, SeaWorld San Diego announced a new roller coaster coming in Summer 2018. Called Electric Eel, this Premier Rides Sky Rocket II model will be the second for the chain.
The first was at Busch Gardens Williamsburg with 2015's Tempesto. This model coaster stands 150 feet tall where riders enter a heartline inversion at the highest point.
As SeaWorld does so well, the park will intertwine a ride experience with the storyline surrounding eels. Complementing the roller coaster will be a live eel habitat that arrives this year with the park's Ocean Explorer experience. Electric Eel will be Phase II to this new area of the park.
SeaWorld San Diego has always been focused on families for more than five decades. This is the first true foray into thrill-seeking territory. "It keeps balance," Brian Morrow, Vice President of Theme Park Experience Design, told ACE. "When this whole area is done, it will have five new rides, two aquariums and a new dining experience; it will be a fully rounded out land in the park."
When opened, SeaWorld will then have three coaster experiences interspersed with other rides and the animal experiences. This will be the park's fastest and tallest, that not only includes a triple launch, but also visitors their first upside down view of Mission Bay.


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Have you been thinking about becoming a fan of soccer? Are you unsure where to learn this game or improve your existing game with new tips? Don't fret; this article has the information you need. Continue reading to gather the basics of soccer and a few of the more advanced techniques as well.
Find cleats that fit perfectly when on the field. They need to be snug, but provide arch support. They need to let your ankles move as they need to as well. Wearing the wrong cleats may result in injury, so choose carefully.
Use the inside of the foot to kick the ball for short passing. For long passes, kick with the front part of the foot, or the part of your shoe where the laces are located. Kicking in this way will allow you to drive a ball further if you need to.
If you're seeing too much action where you are with the ball, pass it to someone who isn't surrounded by action. They'll have a second or two before defenders are near them.
You need to think about how you can make the other team surprised. Smart opponents will learn your plays and begin predicting your moves ahead of time if you repeat the same plays over and over again. If defenders are rushing at you, move the ball behind you or to the opposite field side.
Know that soccer is based on teamwork. Keep this information in mind. If you play for yourself, you will likely fall short. Mainly because you didn't focus on the team aspect. The team is the key to winning in soccer. Your team wins when you sacrifice your own game for the good of your overall team.
Work out a set of strategies and plays with your team. They should be aware of all of the moves you plan to make. For example, you could cross on the right for one or two plays, then switch it up and go left on the third play.
If you're just now discovering soccer, tips like the ones you have been given here can be of great help. After going over the basics, you can then enjoy watching the sport or playing it more. Thankfully, you have now become educated on this great game through the tips learned here, and now you won't feel lost the next time someone says let's go watch some soccer.


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WineTalent is a wine industry executive search firm run by Amy Gardner in Northern California. WineTalent provides job search assistance to wineries and winery talent throughout California. This blog will cover topics of job hunting, wine industry career opportunities, and career advice
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Why Do Companies Use a Recruiter?
1. The company does not have a Human Resources department. While most large companies do have an HR department, many wineries are small operations. After hiring a General Manager, a Winemaker, a Sales and Marketing person and someone who is in charge of the Tasting Room, most wineries have the main managment positions filled. Then the responsibility gets put onto one of those manager's shoulders--while they still have their day to day work to do. While most winery professionals have experience in hiring, many don't enjoy doing it. Taking the time to post a job, go through the resumes, interview the top candidates and then perform references is very time consuming, and not something that they have time for. A recruiter does those functions for them, and presents the best candidates to them for their review.
2. The company requires confidentiality about the opening. Executive searches are often conducted when a company is planning to change the direction of the company, when a current executive is underperforming, or when a key executive is planning a departure. With a high profile management position, the health of a company is brought into question when an opening goes unfilled. Proactive companies want positions filled to prevent any undue attention. This is frequently when I work with wineries to find a new employee. Through my search services I can network with executives, advertise about the opening, and address questions and concerns that job seekers may have about the management change of the company.
3. A company needs to look at a broad spectrum of candidates. Several of the larger wine and spirits companies work with recruiters to make sure they are talking to all of the available qualified employees. Sometimes companies get a reputation of not hiring people from certain competitors or without a certain degree. When companies change directions, they sometimes need the input from people throughout the industry. By using a recruiter they can talk to some people who previously may have avoided submitting a resume to the company.
4. A company wants someone with a particular talent, but doesn't have the resources to recruit. When a special skill is required, the talent pool is much smaller than for a general experience level. To find the best and the brightest, research is required to find out who the qualified people are, and then who might be interested in the new position. HR departments aren't always equipped to do this, and smaller operations don't have the resources to do it. That's when a recruiter is contacted. Having the recruitment experience and contacts within the industry, I'm able to quickly ascertain who the right candidates are, and work to find who might be interested in looking at a new job opportunity.
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- kathyS said...
Are wine companies/industry folks open to people who are looking for a change in careers - or are they really true in looking at only experience /education /background in beverage/wine indust. Also how open are recruiters to this notion - what advice would you provide?
kathy s
- January 20, 2009 at 7:03 AM
- Amy said...
I think wine companies are as receptive as other industries to look at people from other backgrounds. If you can show your skills in relation to the wine industry, and realize that you might have to take a more junior position than you've been in in the past, a winery would be receptive. Take a look at one of my 2008 postings, http://winetalent.blogspot.com/2008/11/how-best-to-make-and-industry-career.html about making an industry change. Also, here's another link from earlier in the year http://winetalent.blogspot.com/2008/03/blog-watch-how-to-get-job-in-wine.html. Thanks, Amy
- January 20, 2009 at 9:46 AM


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Lewis Street sewer tops big ticket list
By Mike Cloutier on Jun 4, 2013 at 11:05 pm in Stories from the Paper
13/01/14 — The replacement of a 100-year-old sewer on Lewis Street is among the big ticket items in Fort Erie's proposed $8.9 million capital budget.
The project will replace an 800-metre section of vitrified clay pipe from Bowden Avenue to the Niagara Boulevard that is in poor condition and allows groundwater infiltration into the sewer system.
The $1.4 million cost of the project is funded from water and sewer revenues collected last year and deposited in reserves for spending this year and the future. All water and wastewater spending is funded from water bills and grants, none from property taxes.
Council approved the 64 projects on this year's capital list in December and is expected to give final approval in February after the general operations budget is struck late this month.
Approximately $3.2 million is slated for water and sewer projects – $533,000 for water [more than two-thirds for water meter replacement] and $2.6 million for sewer works.
All told, property tax funded spending amounts to $2.8 million for roads, storm sewers, drains, parks and more which are funded from reserves accumulated in previous years.
Federal gas tax revenue accounts for nearly $1.5 million of local spending.
Gas tax revenue will pay for storm sewer and road reconstruction of High Street while $900,000 will come from sewer reserves to replace the 1920s-era sewer line under the street for a total value of $1.4 million for the project.
Another large source of revenue to be spent on capital projects is $575,000 in landowner contributions for more than $1 million of work on municipal drains.
Development charges account for $540,000 in spending on projects designated as "growth related". More than $400,000 in development charge revenue is slated for another phase of the Thunder Bay drainage program – a $785,000 storm sewer on Cook Avenue.
Development charges will also fund a small portion of the $500,000 cost to build lights and an irrigation system for the soccer field at Optimist Park.
A grant of $165,000 from the federal government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund was recently approved for the soccer field which the Town now leases from the Optimist Club. With a $75,000 contribution from the local soccer club and $28,000 from development charges, property taxpayers will foot the rest of the bill, approximately $260,000. (Note: this item was added as an amendment, pushing up the total capital spending budget to more than $8.9 million.
Aside from High Street, no major road project is planned except for Prospect Point Road from Thunder Bay Road to Rochelle Crescent. That $704,000 project is funded mainly by the developer of Ridgeway By The Lake subdivision to upgrade the street to an urban cross-section (i.e. with curbs, gutters and sidewalk) with the Town paying $173,000 from development charges and general reserves.
Road resurfacing throughout town will cost $400,000, but a list of affected streets will be prepared later in the year. The funds are split approximately 50-50 between urban and rural roads.
And to help take care of the roads in winter, a combination plow and sander will be purchased at a cost of $225,000 to top the list of vehicle purchases worth $380,000.


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As I have previously mentioned, keeping up a journal or blog is not a strength of mine. It recently came to my attention that I forgot to post a reflection following my return home! Luckily, I can say I am still reflecting and finally recovered from the reverse culture shock I never believed I would experience.
Returning home I was filled with mixed emotions. I was excited to be home with my family for Christmas, but I was also sad to say goodbye to the beautiful country that had been my home for four months and to all the friends I had made there.
After many tearful goodbyes in Italy and tearful welcomes in Oregon, I settled back into the life I left in September. The most difficult part for me has been staying in one place for so long. After traveling on most weekends while I was abroad, I still have that itch to explore new places and have new experiences. In addition to this, fall term was my final term at WOU before all my credits were completed, so, in addition to the change of environment I have also been adjusting to the change that comes after graduation with no longer attending regular classes and seeing friends regularly. With all of that said, it IS good to be home. 🙂
Here are some pictures from the end of my experience abroad and of my return:
Venice in December
One last look at my favorite building in Florence!
Christmas time in Florence = Singing Santas on a train
A street art souvenir for my dad!
My last tiramisu!
An evening ice skating in Florence
Our last CIS Abroad dinner!
Home sweet home!


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A Connecticut man charged in one of the largest heroin busts in Maine history has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
A judge in Aroostook County sentenced 37-year-old James Jamison of Waterbury, Connecticut, last week.
Jamison was arrested in 2016 with an estimated $500,000 worth of heroin.
Police say Jamison rammed a cruiser and escaped when drug agents tried to arrest him. He ended up crashing and fleeing to a motel, where he was arrested.
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency seized more than 2 pounds of heroin, some from the car and some from the roadside where Jamison tossed it while fleeing. The drug was packaged into more than 10,000 individual bags with a street value of $450,000.


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Before you travel to the UAE, please check your visa requirements and make sure you have a valid visa if needed. Holders of non-standard passports and travel documents may also have different entry requirements.
Citizens of the GCC nations of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia do not require a visa to travel to the UAE.
Visa Arranged in Advance
Apply and pay for your visa online
Only people who are registered at the congress and have book accommodation through our online registration can get visa arrangement.
Visa applications for citizens of Egypt, Syria, Libya, Tunisia and Nigeria will be subject to additionally charge and will be subject to availability by the organizer as this contingents to current immigration laws of the UAE.
It isn't possible to proceed visa for people coming from Syria, Tunisia, Somalia, Libya, Palestine, Iraq, Yemen, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghinia and Bangladesh.
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- Clear Scanned color copy of the applicant's Passport with relevant details.
- Scanned Passport-size photograph (colored) with a white background (Fax copy is not accepted).
- The passport should be valid for 6 months or more prior to the date of travel.
Once the visa is approved, a copy will be faxed or emailed to you and the same has to be submitted by you to the immigration upon your arrival. Kindly be advised once the visa is applied and if rejected for any reasons by the U.A.E. immigration the processing fee is not refundable.
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If your country of nationality appears on the list bellow, no advanced visa arrangements are required to visit the UAE. Simply disembark your flight and proceed to Immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day visit visa free of charge.
Eligible countries: Australia, Iceland, Portugal, Andorra, Ireland, San Marino, Austria, Italy, Singapore, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Spain, Denmark, Luxembourg, Sweden, Finland, Malaysia, Switzerland, France, Monaco, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, United States of America, Greece, New Zealand, The Vatican, Hong Kong, Norway.


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If you only have 24 hours to spare in the capital of Argentina, you can't experience it all, so make sure you experience the best. Here's your guide to spending a perfect day in Buenos Aires.
1. Head to Buenos Aires' renowned Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Merced and tell everyone to chill with the God thing: If you are in Buenos Aires, you have to visit this historic 18th-century cathedral to encourage locals and tourists alike to tone down the Christ stuff. Let them know their whole spiritual thing is all well and fine, but just not to be weird about it or anything.
2. Go to the American embassy to talk Ray Donovan with the Marines on duty: No visit to Buenos Aires would be complete without a discussion of the Showtime hit Ray Donovan with the Marines on duty at the American embassy. Stuck on how to get the Donovan ball rolling? Consider discussing how Ray's hard-nosed past as a Boston thug makes him complicated but also sympathetic.
3. Offer to take people's trash to the Chilean border and dump it on the other side: You can feel like a true Argentinian yourself by taking bags of trash, driving them over to the Chilean border, and hurling them past the border guards onto Chilean soil. Upon your return to Buenos Aires, you'll be heralded as a hero for your valiant efforts. Take that, Chile!
4. Accept that you got on the wrong plane: You boarded the wrong flight and didn't realize you were headed to Argentina until you landed. Might as well make the most of it! Odds are, people in Argentina haven't even heard of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Don't offend them by leaving for Tulsa so quickly after you get to Buenos Aires. Tulsa will always be there. Buenos Aires won't.
5. Reignite the Falklands War: The verdict is in: There's just no better way to experience Argentine culture than to declare war on Great Britain over the Falkland Islands. Invading and occupying a desolate, nearly uninhabitable string of islands in the South Atlantic that are ever-present reminders of the colonial era will let you relive Buenos Aires' unique history in a way that vineyard tours or theater performances just won't be able to!


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This last week was hard. Not being able to run because of the gardening sunburn fiasco, my C25K program fell by the wayside. I noticed that my motivation for exercising started to wane, so I knew I needed to get back in the proverbial saddle. Today during my lunch hour I re-started week 2. (I was on W3D1 when I had to stop) The stats are as follows:
1.99 miles
282 calories burned (nike+ said only 204, but I'll go with my GoWearFit stats on that)


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Khawab Main Dorrna
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Find Dream meaning of Khawab Main Dorrna and other dreams in Urdu. Dream Interpretation & Meaning in Urdu. Read answers by islamic scholars and Muslim mufti. Answers taken by Hadees Sharif as well. Read Khawab Main Dorrna meaning according to Khwab Nama and Islamic Dreams Dictionary.


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The other day I lost my phone and all of my phone numbers.
Here I am with my new phone!
I thought that if I mentioned it on my blog, which I did, then all my friends, who I assumed read my blog everyday, would call. I figured I could just make mention of it and the phone calls would come flooding in. Wrong!
No phone call from my "muses", no phone call from Alyssa or the Pretty History teacher or my buddy Casper who doesn't even own a computer so I don't know why I thought he might call.
My other teacher friend, Anna, stopped calling me after she guest blogged for me and her boyfriend made her choose between me and him.
Young Michelle Pfeiffer hasn't called since our Vegas trip but I couldn't call her now even if I wanted to.
My mom hasn't called. My best wingman Adrian must be too busy to pick up a phone. It seems like even the bill collectors have stopped calling me.
My brother doesn't know I lost his phone number and I haven't talked to my dad since we watched USC lose last weekend.
When I first blogged about losing my number loriknows commented that I should have a phone book or planner and write all my numbers down like they did in the 1800s. Well, I did have a phone book, but it has been so long since I've used it that I lost that, too!
I did mention that Nancy called me the day I picked up my new cell phone but she is in New York and is glad that I lost all my numbers. She suggested that I forget about the lost numbers and start over from scratch, which for a day or two I thought was a good idea. Until I realized that when I got lonely, she was the only one I could call and she works hard and doesn't always have time for me.
Chrissy and JD over at Storked! said they would give me their number but I would hate for them to leave it on my comment board, soooo, I dunno!
I don't know why I really thought that my post yesterday would somehow illicit phone calls. Perhaps leaving this post over the weekend will get me some calls from long lost friends. If nothing changes by Monday, I am going to have to start combing through old phone bills.
Since I have lost my phone and bought a new one, sans numbers, my social life has slowed to a stand still. That is, until last night when…THE SHRINK CALLED!
We haven't seen each other in some time and it was nice to hear her voice. It was even nicer to share a bottle of wine with her on my couch. We were very cozy together! (Shhh, don't tell her mother, she would flip out!)
I promised the Shrink I would take her out for Italian tonight, so wish me luck!
Anyway, I've heard that the best friends are low maintenance and I am starting to wonder what kind of a friend I am. How long do you go between talking to your best friends?