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The consequences of independence for Scotland's defence have received heavyweight attention in a report published by the Scotland Institute. While this is clearly a defence establishment viewpoint, it is interesting because defence, Trident in particular, has been one of the selling points for independence on the left.
The Scotland Institute brought together an impressive panel of experts chaired by Major-General Andrew Mackay, a Scot who served in the army for 27 years and commanded a Task Force in Afghanistan. In the report's foreword, he said: "I cannot see how slicing up a competent and well established military will aid either the United Kingdom or an independent Scotland. Indeed, I see very real risks to the people of Scotland, be it from the loss of jobs and the local economic impact that the inevitable removal of the Faslane naval base would bring, the huge costs necessary to start building the armed forces from afresh, the loss of access to sensitive intelligence materials and the inevitable dilution in the quality and number of the armed forces of this small island, which to date have had such a profound effect upon the course of world events."
The report's key arguments include:
· Independence case is based on the flawed argument that the assets based here defend Scotland. They are part of integrated UK armed forces.
· Scotland would need to reinvigorate the Roysth naval base, not Faslane as it's on the wrong coast.
· The loss of economies of scale would result in poor value and a notional defence force.
· A limited international role would make a Scottish defence force an unattractive proposition for recruits.
· Creating a new intelligence service would be hugely expensive and ineffective.
· Cyberattack is a major threat, but it would take £billions to replicate current arrangements.
· Dispute over Trident bases would make accession to NATO difficult.
· A notional defence force would result in the dismantling of the defence industries costing thousands of jobs.
As the report sets out, it is difficult to assess what Scotland might buy for the SNPs planned £2.5bn budget without knowing how much it will need to spend on procurement. That sum is higher, at 1.7% to 2% of GDP, than the average NATO country spending (1.6%). However, it will also have considerable reorganisation costs and the equipment budget is likely to be about the cost of one submarine per annum. The planned 15,000 personnel would make the defence force one of the smallest in Europe – a significant constraint on international deployment. In essence, it will probably buy a territorially focused defence force shorn of high-end capabilities.
Now a small, even if expensive, armed forces might not be of much concern to most on the left – as will be the lack of capacity to engage in international adventures such as Iraq. However, the impact on the conventional defence industry and the intelligence and cyberattack capacity is not so easily dealt with. High added value technology industries are not going to base themselves in a country so poorly defended and defence industries will go where the procurement possibilities are.
The chapter on Trident is one of the weaker parts of the paper, but the NATO chapter is more interesting. Being a non-nuclear state is not an issue in itself where it not for the fact that Scotland is already a base for nuclear weapons. This may complicate accession negotiations and at the very least delay the removal of existing weapons. All the more so given NATO's enlargement policy that requires new members to support, "the essential role nuclear weapons play in the alliances strategy of war prevention". And please, let's not drift into the absurd argument that Scotland somehow 'retains' NATO membership, or the EU for that matter.
In conclusion, this report exposes the limitations of the SNPs current defence policy. As in other policy areas they seek to satisfy everyone and end up pleasing no one. You can have a small territorial defence force, but it doesn't go with high-end defence industries and the consequential job losses. They have to decide which it is going to be. Disposing of Trident is undoubtedly one of the big gains from independence, but many remain sceptical that NATO membership may at best delay implementation of this plan.
More work needed on defence in the White Paper and this report is a good starting point for anyone who wants to understand the issues. As long as you remember that it is a defence establishment perspective.


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Mobile games on the rise worldwide
Report provides insight on the growth of mobile games around the world
Newzoo, a market research firm, has released a new report concerning the growth of mobile games throughout the world. Mobile gaming has become a very popular pastime for many consumers as well as a very influential force within the game industry. Consumers have shown their favor for mobile games because of their accessibility and ease of use, while game developers have taken a strong interest in mobile platforms because financial opportunities and the prospect of reaching a massive audience.
Mobile games market growth 33% in 2012
According to the report from Newzoo, there are now more than 500 million mobile gamers throughout the world. Together, these consumers have spent a total of $9 billion throughout 2012, growing the mobile games market by 33% over what it had been in 2011. Newzoo predicts that the market will continue to grow in the coming years due to the growing number of people purchasing smart phones and tablets.
Free-to-play games are most popular among consumers
The report notes that free games are, by far, the most popular among consumers. While free-to-play games have strong support, these mobile games do have monetization systems in place that can generate profit for their developers. Most free-to-play games offer special services or features that players have to pay for in order to access. In most cases, these features are not necessary to enjoy the game, but consumers tend to purchase these features anyway. These paid features, as well as in-game advertisements, provide developers with considerable profit despite the fact that their games are free-to-play.
Mobile payments revolve around gaming
Newzoo notes that the United Kingdom boasts of the highest number of consumers willing to pay money on mobile games, whether they are free-to-play or not. The U.S. has seen the most growth in the number of mobile gamers there are and U.S. gamers tend to spend more time on their mobile devices, according to the report. The report also notes that approximately 66% of all money spent through a mobile device goes toward gaming.

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Wishing Happy Birthday to My Husband in the Most Original Ways
Some would argue that men are rather indifferent towards anniversaries. Others might even say that a marriage that has lasted long might have already killed love (don't listen to the cynics, if you ask us). The truth is that husbands do have the right to their happy birthday wishes.
Birthday wishes are sweeter and happier when they are coming from the love of your life. So it's no surprise that you are probably wondering just how to make your birthday wish just right for your husband. No doubt he is looking forward to his birthday, not only for the gifts and the cake, but also for those sincere, loving words of appreciation coming straight from the heart of his wife. Make his birthday extra special with any of these happy birthday wishes for your husband.
Long Birthday Wishes for my Husband
- Nothing compares to the tremendous gratitude I have for you. I am truly thankful for having you in my life as a husband and an amazing friend. Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband.
- You make life special. The simple way you bring fun and laughter to every situation is truly appreciated. I hope your birthday is as amazing as you are.
- My dear husband, I offer these kind words on your birthday. Our lives fly by so fast when we are having so much fun and bliss. Let's take a moment to stop and appreciate the time we have together. Soak in all the bliss. Enjoy your birthday.
- 100 Ideas for Birthday Wishes for your Husband
- Thank you the years of love, support, and fond memories. Looking forward to many more years spent with you. Wishing you a happy birthday, from your wife.
- The journey of life comes with ups and down, pains and pleasures, positives and negatives. You make the challenges in life so much more bearable and defeatable. Never lose that amazing gift. Happy birthday, to my dear husband.
- Have a happy birthday, my husband. As your wife, I feel like I've won the first place prize. I get to share life with you.
- Read a great collection of Smart Birthday Wishes for your Husband.
- Happy birthday to my amazing husband. Thank you for holding on to every promise that you have giving me since the very first day we met. I love you always.
- On your birthday, I am wishing you happiness and offering you encouragement and hope for the future. I have so much to offer. Happy Birthday to my dearest husband.
- To the special man in my life, I vow to make every day of your life filled with love, support, and the encouragement you need to reach the highest heights. Happy birthday to you.
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- You are great at being an amazing husband and you make it look so easy. Wishing you a very happy birthday.
- Have a wonderful birthday, my husband. Not once have I ever regretted a single moment with you. Not once have I doubted your ability to never let me down. I appreciate you on this day and every day.
- I honor you today, my husband. I honor your honesty, your integrity, your hard work, and your dedication. You are committed to our relationship and you are committed in every thing you do. I wish you a very blessed birthday.
- Dear husband, I love you more than you know. I might not say it every day, but I mean it in the sincerest way. Happy Birthday!
- After all these years, your love still brings me to joyful tears. I'm happy to celebrate your birthday today. You have been a great husband and I hope to enjoy your special day.
- You certainly have a way with words. I cannot compete so I will keep my birthday wish simple and sweet. Your love makes me a better person and a better wife. And for that, I am very thankful. Happy Birthday to my dear husband.
- They say, "Never say never". But I can confidently say that I am NEVER letting go of you so get used to me. I am one happy wife determined to make you the happiest husband alive. Enjoy your birthday.
Sweet Birthday Wishes for my Husband
- No one shines as bright as you on your birthday. Much love to you on your birthday.
- No one is more grateful for your existence than me. Let's celebrate the joyous day you entered this world. Happy Birthday.
- Thank you for all you do. Have a wonderful birthday, from your loving wife.
- My partner in crime. You're always there when I call. I promise to do the same for you. This day is yours to conquer. Happy Birthday.
- Today, I am giving you the greatest return on your investment of time and commitment in this marriage. Happy Birthday to you, my husband.
- My birthday boy, I have so much love to give and it's all for you. Happy Birthday, sweetie.
- When the good outweighs the bad, marriage is a beautiful ride. Happy Birthday to my dear husband.
- It is a treasured gift to have someone who loves you in spite of your flaws. Thank you for loving me despite my faults. Wishing you a lovely birthday.
- Happy, happy birthday to my sweet husband. I love your forever and always.
- You are the greatest gift to me. How could I ever top that. Have an amazing birthday!
- You deserve many, many birthday blessings. May your birthday blessing extend throughout the years.
- I'm more than happy to make my husband's birthday a special one to remember.
- My love for you just grows and grow. It is stronger today than the day we first met. I love you so much. Happy Birthday!
- Have a great birthday, from the luckiest wife in the world.
- I wish I could bring you as many blessing as you have brought to me. You are an outstanding husband. Have a happy birthday.
Short Birthday Wishes for my Husband
- Hugs, kisses, and sweet birthday wishes from your one and only Mrs.
- Happy Birthday to my Husband
- Love you forever. Happy birthday, from your wifey.
- To my king, happy birthday from the bottom of my heart.
- Warm birthday wishes for you today.
- Happy birthday to the #1 hubby!
- Your make life sweet! Happy birthday, dear.
- Happy Birthday to the keeper of my heart.
- You're still sexier than ever. Happy Birthday, Hubby!
- Every day with you is like a dream. Happy Birthday.
- Thanks for being amazing. Happy Birthday to you!
- Dear Husband, Have the happiest birthday ever!
- You are the beat to my heart. Have a happy birthday.
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Also my green chillies have attracted wasps and hornets. I sprayed neem ka pani (desi totka) without success, should i spray thjs chemical on the leaves?
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UK Gambling Commission report shows strong growth across all bet sectors
Britons love to bet on sports, but there is good reason to wager they would love to bet even more. And now there are solid statistics to back up the perception of truly phenomenal growth.
The online uk casino gaming and sports betting market in the UK was estimated through 2012 to be worth £650 million, with an annual compounded growth rate of approximately 7% over the preceding three years. That would lead one to extrapolate that by 2017 the total should be well over £800. The total online gambling population in the UK was then estimated at 2.1 million customers. Also if you are love to play bingo, Celebrate Presidents' Day 2020 At Aquamaids Bingo. Check it out https://aquamaidsbingo.org
But the authoritative UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) in its most recent comprehensive 2017 report, produced far higher totals. The Commission estimated that in the 12-month period from October 2015 to September 2016, the "remote sector" of the gaming industries – which include online sports betting, bingo and casinos games like agen sbobet terpercaya – amounted to a cool £4.5 bn, representing 32% of overall gaming market share.
Remote betting, including betting exchanges and pool betting, produced a one year take of £1.9bn, the total dominated by football (£449M) and horses (£316M), with tennis in a distant third place. Dog racing, golf, cricket, and financial wagering followed. Intriguingly, the UKGC reported cited a sector called Others coming in at an impressive £177 million, including fantasy sports and virtual sports betting. These activities, the report said, have grown substantially in recent years are likely to continue so in the future.
The Commission reported that a total of 21.57 million people in the UK have online gambling accounts, all of them have login sbobet on each account, where they play at 666 casino, tenfold larger than the 2013 estimate.
The discrepancy in the estimates can be traced in part to legislation which took effect between 2014 and 2015 but the statistics show that growth from April 2014 to March 2015 nearly doubled from 2.2 to 4.2 billion in the parallel period ending in 2016. However, it is important to note that the revenue numbers in the UKGC report refer to Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) – the amount retained by operators after payment of winnings but before deducting the costs of the operation.
Clearly the big betting firms are wagering that many of the sports bettors can be converted to casino players and vice versa. To encourage crossover and conversion, most online gaming sites make things easy. One account gives the players access to everything under the virtual roof. Regular cross-promotions encourage that most difficult first step of placing that first sports bet for casino games players, and that first casino game for the regular online punter.
Online casinos generated the highest turnover of all – £2.4bn – two-thirds of which were generated by such casino games as slots for a total of £1.6bn.
What this means is that slot games alone were nearly equal to the total online sports betting save for the virtual sector.


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Shakespeare's Rose Theatre - Exclusive Package Ticket
- Europe's first ever pop-up Shakespearean Theatre returns to York
- Half-price Exclusive Package Ticket, which includes, ticket, £10 worth of Pre-show and interval drinks per person at the Theatre Bar, a show programme & a Shakespeare's Rose Theatre Goody Bag
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The award-winning pop-up Shakespearean theatre returns to York this summer!
Last year's debut in front of 80,000 people, led to some fantastic awards and because of it's huge success, it's back!
This pop up theatre offers an intimate and exhilirating show, letting viewers watch legendary Shakespearean shows, much like they did more than 400 years ago. Watch your performance in a dramatic playhouse setting beside the iconic 13th century Clifford's Tower in the heart of the historic city.
Inspired by the famous London Rose Playhouse built in 1587 (12 years prior to The Globe), the theatre will combine state-of-the-art scaffolding technology, corrugated iron and timber with the historic 13-sided design of an Elizabethan theatre. It will house an audience of 900, with 560 seated on three tiers around an open-roofed courtyard, and standing room for 340 'groundlings'.
Outside the theatre, Shakespeare's Village really brings the place to life with free wagon performances, a traditional Elizabethan garden with box-edged beds of cottage flowers and herbs, and the thatched 'Bear Arms' pub showcasing the best of Yorkshire's food and drink.
Choose from one of four of William Shakespeare's most popular plays from Tuesday 25th June until Sunday 1st September 2019:
-Henry V
-The Tempest
-Twelfth Night
To see the full schedule CLICK HERE
Traditional in conception, yet fresh and fun in delivery, this is one show you won't want to miss!
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You MUST be book in advance by calling Pollyanna Jenkins on 01653 619169. Please quote your voucher code when booking.
Voucher must be printed and surrendered upon entrance.
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There is much debate in our community as to the use of the word Master. To some it is about describing their role in a power exchange relationship. To others it means that they have mastered a particular skill set or knowledge. Some even have a "kajira" classification for slaves - a term which is taken straight from the John Norman GOR novels where men are Masters and all women … [Read more...]
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Accent lighting is something that many smart and designer homes have, but they can costs thousands of dollars. Now, however, you can get them for an affordable price through Underlight. Underlight are LEDs you can put under your sink, fridge, table, or anywhere else, and installation is easy. No tools, contractors, or plugs required. They require batteries, but they can last thousands of hours. They're also motion activated. Once you approach them, they'll stay lit for a minute before going off. Great if your child wants to get out of bed, or if you want to take a walk around the house late at night.
The infomercial claims that design and smart homes all have something that other homes don't, and that's accent lighting. However, accent lighting can cost people thousands of dollars. Underlight claims to be the cheap alternative to that, allowing light under tables and other places without the plugs, tools, or contractor bill. All you need to do is apparently add batteries, peel, and stick the lights anywhere. It claims to be motion activated and shuts off a minute afterwards. Also, it's made from LEDs that apparently last thousands of hours. The infomercial says that it's good for any occasion or place.
The cost of Underlight is $19.99 plus $6.99 shipping, for a total price of $26.98.
This price was obtained from the As Seen on TV commercial page ( www.buyunderlight.com ) which was taken offline due to Underlight being discontinued. Underlight may still be found for sale on Amazon or Ebay.
This price was obtained from the As Seen on TV commercial page ( www.buyunderlight.com ) which was taken offline due to Underlight being discontinued. Underlight may still be found for sale on Amazon or Ebay.
These lights come with a low wattage as standard, which means you can save electricity and ultimately cash too. With the ability to last thousands of hours, this light is very handy to have in the home.
Ideal for those times you need to see when the light has started to fade. This feature also allows you to set the distance and sensitivity, so the light comes on exactly when you need it to.
If you've ever struggled to see when the light has started to fade, Underlight will be the solution to your problem.
The great news is there are no plugs or tools needed to install this great new product. This means just about anyone can place it in their home with ease.
Use in your kitchen, the closet, or even under your bar so you can see your drinks more easily.
You may find that there are times when you don't need to use the Underlight. This will require you to turn the light off in order for you to save the batteries.
Underlight really does work, and it can ensure that your home, and even your BBQ is lit up whenever it's needed. The accent lighting looks good and has the ability to add that special touch to your kitchen, stair well, and many other places around the home.
Many similar products do not come with the same motion sensor technology. In fact, some similar products have no motion sensors at all. This is why Underlight stands out from the crowd and can be a very useful product to have in your home.
It's so easy to add the 3 batteries that are required to power the unit. In fact it's so easy a child can install it.
Using the adhesive, simply attach the product to a smooth and flat surface so you can get light when you need it the most.
Many people connect 2,3 or even more units together so they have a smooth designer look in their home, without paying very much for it.
Forget about paying for an electrician to install some more lights, let Underlight do the job for you. Now you can have all the light you need, without having to pay those expensive installation bills. What's more is this product can be used just about anywhere in the home, garage and even on your patio or bbq.
It can get pretty dark during the winter months, which can make seeing in your closet hard. Get a bit of extra light when you need to see your clothes, but you don't want to put the main light on.
Sometimes it can be hard to see the stairs properly. Add a light to each step and watch it light the way as you walk up the stairs.
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I ordered 4 of these under lights. 1 of them worked - 3 of them did not. Cannot find a way of contacting the company for replacement or refund.
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I ordered 4 of these and upon receiving them I found that only 1 worked. I could find no support for this. Having said that, the 1 that worked is pretty cool.
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The swivel part of the connector came apart and you could see exposed wires, you have to be careful when handling this product, it could be better made and what I did not like was it came with two strips of lights and only one battery compartment, I don't need two strips of light in the space I have so what do I do with an extra set of lights as I don't think you can buy just the battery box separately. The connector part is very flimsy and will easily break if your not careful.
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If I install it on the stairs then will it go on every time I climb the stairs even during the day?
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I will this light go on in the day time.
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Anyway, I think to make this easier I am going to sum it all up with pictures and caption the ones that need it and call it good. A picture is worth a thousand words anyway right? So here it goes...
My little helper while putting up the tree while Dad and grandpa put up the lights outside. (Technically it was still November for this but since it was
for Christmas I thought it would be ok to put it under December.)
Tree all Done. Went with a red and white theme this year.
I got a new Camera for Christmas but I HAD to open it early so that I could practice taking pictures with it. I wanted to be sure I knew how to use the settings so once Christmas did come I could take good pictures. Fair excuse right?
I practiced taking close up shots of some of the ornaments on the tree.
This year we did a weekend getaway at the Lights of Christmas down at Warm Beach Camp near us. But instead of fighting traffic at the end of the night we rented a cabin and stayed overnight. It was so much better! It was nice to have a cabin to retreat from the cold when we wanted and we could put the kids to bed without having to worry about carrying them in from the car once we got home after a long busy night. I think we'll do it again.
We did have our grumpy moments on the trip but for the most part it was pleasant.
We headed indoors for a bit to get a bite to eat and listen to some live music. We got some hotdogs, Ivar's Clam Chowder and a salad to share. But I think next time we'll have to bring more cash. These kids eat A LOT more than they used to.
Back outside to explore the events
But the best event was to go see Santa and tell him what we wanted for Christmas. We were happy to see him since on our visit the previous year Santa had left to go and care for his reindeer.
We got one decent snow-day this year. We rushed outside just after breakfast to play in it til the rain came. And by 3:00 or so it was all gone.
All the neighborhood kids while sledding down the cul-de-sac driveways. It is amazing how much everyone has grown up since moving here.
Dan helped the kids build a snow-fort. This is it before it was all finished with the roof.
All crammed inside the fort. What fun!
For Christmas we headed down to Portland to spend the holiday with Dan's parents. We had lots of fun and even stopped in to see Dan's Great-aunt Beth. The kids absolutely love going to see her. But that could be due to all the candy they always get from her :)
Christmas Eve was spent and Dan's Aunt Carol's house. This is a shot of Emma with Lib and Cuz.
Me and Dan's cousin Paula
Uncle Scott Draper reading the Christmas story
just like his Dad (Shellie's brother) used to do every year.
Emma telling secrets to Aunt Carol.
Dan and his cousin Linda. It is always fun to see her. We used to live next door to her when we were living in Rexburg as college students. Oh the good ol' days!
Christmas Morning!!!!
Later in the day we got to go horseback riding with some of Grandma and Grandpa Glenn's friends. The kids absolutely loved it and still talk about it. They even each got to take home a horse puzzle and t-shirt. I just thought those little helmets were the cutest things ever!
Not to mention those happy faces too!
We can't visit Grandma and Grandpa without making a trip to their next door neighbors house to see the goat and chickens.


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The 11th Hour (DVD)
The 11th Hour (DVD)
by Thom Hartmann
How bad are things? Worse than you ever could have imagined.
How good can they become? Better than you ever could have imagined.
Al Gore's film is about global warming and the life of Al Gore. Leonardo DiCaprio's new movie, "The 11th Hour," is about Everything.
This movie moves seamlessly from the global environmental crisis, to species loss, to crises in energy, trash, and toxins. The breadth is breathtaking.


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Jacques Dupasquier, The Net Group's Chairman, came up with the visionary boutique office concept in 1999 and, together with partner Carlos Rufino, seized the potential in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) to make the vision a reality. "Our idea was to offer a unique concept, a boutique office building where you can go every day, you are cared for, people know you by name, and the service, ultra-personalized," says Dupasquier, a French Filipino who, with his family, also owns a string of boutique hotels in Europe. "I treat each one of my tenants as individual guests and provide them a unique service by segmenting their needs."
Carlos Rufino, President of The Net Group, made a commitment in 1999 together with partner Jacques Dupasquier to focus development within BGC. As the former Senior Vice President for Business Development for BGC, Rufino knew first-hand the potential of this former military base that was converted to private use.
Today, BGC has become the jewel in the crown of the boom city of Taguig and is the preeminent emerging business district of the country. Its carefully crafted design is based on city master plans from across Europe and the U.S. Taguig's close proximity to existing central business districts and residential areas of Makati, elevation (20 m. above sea level), world-class infrastructure, and city management grant it a distinct geographical and strategic advantage over other cities in Metro Manila.
The Net Group - An Evolving Revolutionary Venture
The Net Group, named in 2010 as the "Entrepreneurship Team of the Year" by the Asia CEO Awards, is setting new benchmarks with Net Park - but this furthering sustainability as a scorecard. Founded and led by the entrepreneurial partners Jacques Dupasquier (Chairman) and Carlos Rufino (President), the group pioneered the "boutique IT office building" concept in the country with their Net One Center, Net Square, Net Cube, Net Quad, Net Plaza, and Net Lima developments in Bonifacio Global City. Net Park is the seventh in this series of intelligent office buildings owned by the group, which remains the biggest office developer in Bonifacio Global City with 54.5% of the gross leasable office in the area. With its unique workplace lifestyle and aesthetic, The Net Group's buildings are currently occupied by Fortune 500 companies and prominent corporations like JP Morgan Chase, Deutsche Bank, GE, Intel, Oracle, Ericsson, and Quisumbing Torres (Baker and McKenzie).
vision & mission
To be recognized as the premier brand in delivering unparalleled workplace experience.
To revolutionize the workplace by creating a unique and sustainable lifestyle experience that offers excellence in design, technology, and service.
the net group team
Jacques Dupasquier Chairman
Carlos Rufino Chief Executive Officer
Ramon D. Rufino Co-President
Cristina S. Samson Co-President
Real estate connoisseurs Jacques Dupasquier and Charlie Rufino started The Net Group (TNG) in 1999. The group delivers projects and strives to exceed expectations in the real estate industry. TNG's concentration is to develop Grade AAA commercial office buildings and workplace experience in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
The team participates in all aspects of the project development process from conceptualization, construction, financing, leasing & marketing, property management, asset management, and investor relations.
Truly, the expertise developed through years of experience is the driving force that bolsters TNG's standing in the real estate sector. With the combination of flexible, quick decision-making and hands-on dedication, TNG is able to deliver and successfully meet the demands required of this kind of industry.
the net group milestones
December 2015Net Park is a finalist for the title
"5 Star Best Commercial
High-Rise Development" at the
International Property Awards'
Regional and Global Division
in London, UK
December 2015Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency
Awards: Outstanding Award to
Net One Center; Citation Award to
Net Square; Citation Award to Net Quad
July 2015Real Estate Personality of the Year
given to Co-President Raymond Rufino
May 2015Net Lima receives the title
"5 Star Best Commercial High-Rise
Development" at the International
Property Awards Asia Pacific
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
April 2015Net Park Topping Off Ceremony
February 2015Net Park is launched2015
June 2014Philippine Property Awards - Highly
Commended Office Development -
Net Lima2014
December 20132013 Don Emilio Abello Energy
Efficiency Awards
Recognition - Net Quad
October 2013Net Park signs its first Tenant
September 2013Philippine representative for
ASEAN Energy Award 2013 for
Best Practice Competition
in Buildings (Category:
New and Existing Buildings)
July 2013The Net Group switches 5
buildings into Cleanergy
with Aboitiz Power
May 2013International Property Awards - PH
-Development Marketing -Net Lima
January 2013Net Park Groundbreaking2013
December 20122012 Don Emilio Abello Energy
Efficiency Awards
Recognition - Net Quad
December 2012Net Lima is fully-leased
April 2012International Property Awards -
PH - Highly Commended Office
Development - Net Lima
February 2012Net Lima welcomes its first tenant2012
December 20112011 Don Emilio Abello Energy
Efficiency Awards Recognition
Special Award - Net One Center
and Net Plaza.
October 2011Net Lima Topping Off Ceremony
June 2011PR event for Net Lima which
included a chopper ride around
the entire portfolio, including the
construction site for Net Lima,
and concluded in a sunset cruise
on a private yacht in Manila bay.
February 2011Net Lima is launched
February 2011Chad Oppenheim arrives in Manila
and gives a talk on Green
Building and signs books in
Fully Booked BGC2011
November 20102010-2011 Asia CEO Award
Entrepreneurial Team of the Year
for Chairman Jacques Dupasquier
and CEO Charlie Rufino
June 2010Net Lima Groundbreaking
April 2010Net Plaza receives Plaque of Distinction
for being Taguig City's 16th Top
Tax Payer of the Year 2009
February 2010Net Plaza receives Plaque of
Recognition for being
Taguig City's 3rd Top
Corporate Tax Payer of
the Year 20092010
April 2009Net Plaza is fully-leased
April 2009Net Square receives Plaque of Distinction
on Taguig's 422nd Foundation
Day for being the 11th Top
Tax Payer of the Year 2008
April 2009Net Cube receives Plaque of
Distinction for being Taguig
City's 10th Top Tax Payer of
the Year 20082009
October 2008Net Quad is fully-leased
May 2008Net Square receives BIR Certificate of
Recognition for being the 2007 Top
Corporate Taxpayer in Taguig
April 2008Won bid for Net Lima and Net Park lot2008
December 2007Net Cube is fully-leased
June 2007Net Plaza starts construction
May 2007Net Quad starts construction2007
September 2006Net Square is fully-leased
May 2006Net Cube starts construction2006
April 2005Net Square starts construction2005
May 2003Net One Center is fully-leased2003
September 1999The first high rise commercial office
building in the Fort, Net One Center,
starts construction1999
The Net Group was formed - Partnership of
J. DUPASQUIER and the RUFINO Family
amidst the Asian Financial Crisis1998


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Happy birthday to A Simple Thread!
In July, A Simple Thread turned ELEVEN Years Old!
To celebrate with the people we serve, we took a Kona Ice truck out to distribute snow cones to homeless Houstonians, on the hottest day of the year.
Our next distribution is on
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Click here to watch a slide show of our sleeping bag distribution on November 30, 2014.
Please click here to watch and share our video.
Read about us here in an Associated Press article!Philanthropy and drinking a good mix at Texas bar
A SIMPLE THREAD is a non-profit organization, a 501(c)(3), created to help homeless individuals in Houston in a unique way.
Homelessness is a problem in Houston. No one disputes that. Individuals who are homeless, though, are not the most widely targeted group for help in the city. You won't usually see them pictured on fundraising posters. When Houstonians stop to think about the 10,000 individuals who are homeless in Houston at any given time, they mostly blame the homeless for their plight.
Yes, there are programs for people who are homeless. There are shelters that provide beds, food, showers, bathrooms, and shelter. For a variety of reasons, though, many who are homeless do not seek assistance at a shelter. There are soup kitchens that help the homeless who are hungry. They are a great help, but it can be difficult for homeless individuals to get to the soup kitchens. There are organizations that offer job training, and this is a blessing for some of the homeless as they work to put their lives back together. But the fact remains that more than half of Houston's homeless have a serious psychiatric disability, more than a quarter of Houston's homeless are veterans, and almost 20% of Houston's homeless are under the age of 18, even though the average age is 42, according to a report by the Houston Coalition for the Homeless.
A Simple Thread does not attempt to end homelessness in Houston. We do not find jobs or houses for people who are homeless. Most of all, we do not care why or how they became homeless. We are not offering a thick rope as a lifeline. We are offering a Simple Thread.
We put together small kits — simple threads — to make life easier for people who are homeless in Houston. You can find out more about our kits by going to the "Simple Thread Kits" page.
We distribute these kits directly to individuals who are homeless. They do not have to fill out a form, give out information, ask for a hand-out, or even say a word. We just give them the kits as a small way to help — literally from our hands to theirs. A simple connection. A simple thread.
A Simple Thread does not attempt to solve a massive crisis. Our aim is just to make life a little easier, a little better, for our neighbors.
We are creating a tapestry — A SIMPLE THREAD at a time.
Some teens from Neighborhood Centers, Inc. made this video about their Simple Thread experience.


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It seems that old age, with apologies to Dr. Ruth, is about as sexy as a Rotary Club poker night.Since yours truly, the ol' Zekester, checks in at a relatively advanced 56 years of age, I've learned a thing or two over the long decades.One of those is in the eternal sinewy showdown matching Youth vs. Age, the callow side always kicks butt.Everybody, even those among of us who are nearing dotage, prefers shiny, new things.You don't see old folks walking around with a swagger and a snarl like you do those young whippersnappers.Folks older than dirt don't exactly drip narcissism as they stagger around on their walkers.Women in their 80s and in their right minds don't wear bikinis to the beach.You don't find old junk wrapped under the Christmas tree.Yes, we inhabit a disposable society. We want things to burn fast and burn bright and then dump the ashes before they soil our shoes.People and places all go down swinging once they've witnessed too many calendar pages dropping off like autumn leaves.Which brings me to 55-year-old FirstEnergy Stadium, a mere one year younger than yours truly.It has served its tenants, the Reading Phillies, quite well. The team draws nearly 500,000 fans a year to its frequently refurbished home on Centre Avenue.But that edifice, despite all the spit, polish and new toys that owner Craig Stein and GM Chuck Stein have adorned it with over the years, is more than two miles from downtown.Which is a bad thing these days.For years, everybody was fleeing Reading for the suburbs.And now the reverse is happening.Yep, life is indeed cyclical.Now everybody was to be down by the river, down by the River Schuylkill. And since FirstEnergy Stadium ain't getting any younger — because we all know we can't make a chicken bark and we can't find that damn Fountain of Youth — the trendy thought is to build a new ballpark by the river.Mike Drago, the Reading Phillies beat writer for the Reading Eagle, eloquently pitched some sound reasons why there should be a new stadium erected by the river.In a nutshell, Drago wrote in his Sunday column that FirstEnergy Stadium isn't as functional or fan-friendly as newer ballparks and its parking situation is tighter than my pants after a huge meal.And he pointed out that our sister cities are sporting gaudy new diamonds and poised to steal our lunch.And, thanks to the marketing genius of Chuck Domino, we are perpetually branded as Baseballtown. Nothing but the best for us. Consequently, a spanking new facility by the river undoubtedly would make a big splash. I guess our city fathers are now thinking that the Reading Phillies have ridden their hot horse into the ground. So why keep saddling up an ancient plow horse when you can be astride a magnificent stallion?Drago's message evidently resonated with receptive ears.City officials now want to switch horses because a riverfront ballpark certainly could embellish the downtown entertainment development that has taken root and is sprouting quite nicely.Stein, however, is reluctant to move. No wonder. He has poured millions of his own money into the city-owned stadium, dramatically upgrading the facility from what once was a decaying dump.Now, like a proud homeowner, he's understandably slow to pull the trigger on its demolition. Of course, if his ballpark is downtown and lots of fans are gulping pregame meals at city restaurants, fewer folks are chowing down at ballpark concession stands.That might give his bottom line more indigestion than gulping three or four ballpark hot dogs during one inning. Plus, Stein is preoccupied with building a $30 million stadium in Lehigh Valley that likely will house Philadelphia's Triple-A franchise.Allentown and Lancaster, which already has a brand new ballpark, figure to siphon some of Reading's fan base.So perhaps a gorgeous new ballpark nestled next to the Schuylkill would be a grand thing.But it's not going to happen overnight. Somebody has to come up with revenue streams to help fund it. The state probably will kick in some of the money, and Mayor Tom McMahon said it could also be funded by bonds that would be repaid by the Phillies' lease payments.McMahon says a new ballpark could cost up to $60 million and take up to 15 years in planning and construction time.I just hope in 15 years when I'm barely breathing at 71, I have enough energy still bubbling in my antiquated bones to hobble down by the river to root on the Reading Phillies.
Monthly Archives: August 2005
Savage ferocity washes away the ramparts
Yes, I've read the news reports and I've seen the TV coverage.Still, I know I can't really comprehend the sheer magnitude of the situation in New Orleans.Unless you're actually there and stuck in the bowels of this epic disaster, nobody can.The enormity of loss caused by Hurricane Katrina boggles the imagination.I was most fortunate to have visited New Orleans a few years ago, and I became enchanted with the city.The French Quarter had an ambience like perhaps no other place on earth.Notice the use of the past tense in the preceding sentence.Now, everybody must leave New Orleans because of immense flooding caused by breached levees.In fact, New Orleans is drowning. Matters are so utterly dire right now that Louisiana has put aside counting the dead to concentrate on rescuing the living. Still, the mayor estimates that thousands likely have died in New Orleans.Let that staggering figure resonate in the recesses of your mind. Indeed, surviving residents will need deep reservoirs of resolve and resiliency to salvage themselves and their possessions from this colossal nightmare.Who could blame them if Katrina's wicked wrath has left them shattered and dispirited?When a torrential force washes away your heart, it's difficult to keep your chin up.I imagine there are a lot of folks there who are having impassioned chats with their deity as they peer into the gargantuan void of despair — in their city and in their souls.Of course, they are not alone in their torment.The poor folks in Mississippi also find themselves swamped with destruction, their emotions undoubtedly swimming in raw adrenaline as they cling to any and all lifelines.Indeed, the entire Gulf Coast is redolent with the musk of soul-numbing loss.I'm sure plenty of people are wondering if there possibly can be enough glue and duct tape in the world to put everything back the way it once was.The blunt answer is no.Harsh but true.Still, Americans are blessed with an inordinate bounce-back capacity. It will take billions of dollars and billions of ounces — blood, sweat and tears — to rebuild.But rebuild they will — eventually. But it will never be the same.But it hopefully it will be rebuilt smarter, better equipped to provide shelter from the storm. There is a splendid side to living in a coastal area. But a dark side as well.Mother Nature is a true Gemini. She can be a warm friend and a terrorizing foe.To be blunt, Mother Nature has declared war on the Gulf Coast. It's up to all of us to fight back.And get ready for the next round.Make no mistake.Mother Nature's vicious backhand will be back, dealing destruction more adroitly than a blackjack dealer.Playing the hand we're dealt is terribly hard to swallow at times.This is one of those sad, sad times.
"Rome" wasn't built in a day
There's something about sand-and-sandal epics that mesmerizes me like a light bulb attracts a moth.It must have been watching all those Steve Reeves' Hercules movies as a kid.So that's why I just had to scope out the premiere of HBO's "Rome" Sunday night.The epic is set in 52 B.C. Julius Caesar is just wrapping up his little dogfight in Gaul and is returning to Rome to get down and dirty with his co-consul, the flaccid Pompey Magnus.In a nutshell, this was the period in which the Republic of Rome was evolving into the Roman Empire. The Good Guys Morph into the Evil Empire should be the subtitle. So, my take?HBO spent $100 million in producing the series, so it does have lush sets and authentic wardrobes.I expected a dazzling spectacle, but found it less than incandescent.It's probably just me. I'm sure the series is exquisitely conceived and a historical tour de force.But to my untutored mind, the script didn't bullet me through the narrative fast enough. I found it too slow and encumbered with too many characters.Perhaps once I figure out who's who and sort out the huge cast, I will better connect with the narrative. Still, the premiere seemed to move at times as if underwater. Thus, it failed to engage me.I thought Caesar would come across as more of a galvanic personality. After all, he was the mirror and lighting rod for a tumultuous era. I thought he would project an icier blade of arrogance.In fact, I found most of the characters to be rather bland. Perhaps it's the pallor of the British accents.However, there was one notable exception. Atia, the conniving niece of Caesar, is a vicious powerbroker whose raw sexuality is every bit as powerful as a sharp broadsword.She seems to love wrestling with the jungle animal that is lust. She's soft on the outside; hard on the inside. The storyline is filtered through the eyes of two soldiers serving in Caesar's 13th Legion, Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo. In my opinion, their presence in the premiere just seemed to muddle the narrative. I do believe the series will grow on me.A series that features pools of blood, prime physiques, nasty nerve, flashing steel, graphic sex and full-frontal nudity all integrated into an eye-popping visual effect can't be all bad.Plus, there is a lot of mineral product from which the producers can mine dramatic stories. Rome is a period of history forever frozen in time. No wonder the power and glory that was Rome has fascinated generations.I just hope HBO does the Eternal City proud. After all, the network does have successful experience portraying Italians with a penchant for murder, food and sex."The Sopranos", however, sports more vividly rich characters than an Italian eatery has types of pasta. So far, "Rome" can't say the same.But I will stay tuned to find out how it all works out. As I said, I'm a sucker for sand and sandals.
Simon says … goodbye; T.O. gets a shaky pass … from Reid
No question that Corey Simon is a big, big bundle of talent.When in shape, he's a charging rhino of a defensive tackle. Plus, to mix metaphors from the animal kingdom, he also has that extra special hiss of an alligator.Now, he's also living with a question mark hanging from his neck. A $5.13 million question mark.Simon wanted a long-term, big-money deal from the Philadelphia Eagles. But the Birds had lost interest in such a contract essentially because Simon apparently turned down a 5-year, $34 million contract in 2003.So the Eagles put the franchise-tag designation on him this year. But instead of signing the $5.13 million tender sheet and reporting to camp, Simon stayed home, biting his bottom lip as he brooded.Now the bottom line is Simon — for now — gets nothing.The Eagles surprisingly on Sunday evening withdrew their franchise-tag designation on Simon, allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent and saving themselves more than $5 million.A robust defensive line rotation enabled the Birds to jettison Simon like so much flotsam.The Birds were caught in a perplexing position. Nobody wants to give away something for nothing unless they're benevolent benefactors or saints. But the Eagles couldn't make a deal for Simon because of his greedy demands. In the spring, the Birds worked out trades with Baltimore and Cincinnati, but neither the Ravens nor the Bengals could work out contract terms with the sixth overall pick in the 2000 draft.The timing of Simon's release did the former Pro Bowler no favors. By waiting until now, the Eagles have made it less likely Simon will get a big-money, long-term deal right away.Undoubtedly there will be some teams who covet Simon. But not a lot of teams have much elbow room in their salary caps these days.Simon may get a multiyear deal with a fat signing bonus eventually from somebody, but he may be forced to sign a short-term deal for short money in the interim.I don't know about you, but I sort of think that $5 million is hardly chump change. Only time will tell if Simon was a chump for walking away from it.By the way, while the Birds were once again flexing their considerable muscles when they played economic hardball with Simon, they once again showed there is a double standard in their treatment of Terrell Owens.Using his groin injury, which by now must be considered borderline terminal, as a contrived excuse, Andy Reid allowed Owens to skip out on the Eagles Youth Partnership Carnival fund-raiser Sunday at the Linc.The event is supposed to be mandatory for players, who sign autographs and chat with fans. It's a feel-good marketing event for charity and should be hardly confused with manual labor in a Roman salt mine. Nevertheless, I imagine the strain of scrawling his name and moving his lips in conversation would have snapped T.O.'s groin like a busted guitar string.And we couldn't have that now, could we?Obviously the Birds wanted to avoid any T.O. flare-up at a charity event.They obviously are trying to mute any volatile fan eruption towards T.O., which is why they didn't do their customary individual player introductions at Friday night's preseason game. Nor did they show any pregame clips of Owens on their gigantic video boards.I guess the plan is to keep T.O. as far from the maddening crowd as possible. Except, of course, when he's playing to the crowd after his lyrical grace explodes into a tremendous burst to the end zone.Granted, Reid also gave Tra Thomas a pass from the carnival because he is suffering from back spasms. Still, that smacked of mere camouflage to cover up their special treatment of their game-breaking but temperamental wide receiver.No doubt the Eagles have encountered some heavy congestion in their drive for another Super Bowl. And it's still only August.And with their window of opportunity inching towards the sill of past tense, the Eagles are resorting to desperate measures.I guess you can't blame them for rolling the dice with T.O. and making a what-the-hell heave at an NFL title.All I can say is I hope Owens is worth it. I don't give a damn if he's not talking to Donovan McNabb or his offensive coordinator. But he'd better run each and every pass pattern as if the hounds of hell are nipping at his heels.
The Lion in winter is hardly a passing fancy
I know you all know that yours truly, the ol' Zekester, usually huddles up with the NFL when this blogosphere decides to snap its chinstrap and do some gridiron grunting.But, truth be told, I also follow college football with a degree of devotion.For instance, just to prove to you that I can appear enlightened enough to dissect Saturday's heroes as well, I can write with gruesome clarity that Penn State football ain't what it used to be. OK, OK, everybody knows that. And just so all those Happy Valley tailgating zealots don't think I'm about to pile on Joe Paterno in his dotage, I fully suspect the Nittany Lions to be actually competitive in the Big Ten this season.For a welcome change.Which still is a long cry from the hallowed days when Penn State was one of the big boys on the college football landscape — even if the Lions had to stake their claim by sacking the Temples of this secular world. Even with a dramatic bounce back this year, the Lions still will be a good city block or two behind the likes of Southern Cal, Texas, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee and all those other football factories where smokestacks spew out studs bigger than Macy's floats and faster than baked beans through a goose.Still, I do see some trouble on the horizon for Penn State this fall. And it all revolves around the quarterback position.As you likely suspect, the QB is the most important swan in the ballet.Without a guy who can fire test missiles while hitting a gnat between its eyes at 40 yards, a football team might as well sign up for latrine duty because it's gonna spend lots of time in the trenches anyway.For what's it's worth (I am entitled to my two cents, I do believe), I think JoePa — not such an endearing moniker these days now that he's turned into a Grumpy Old Man — is starting the wrong quarterback.Michael Robinson is the No. 1 QB and Joe swears that this incredibly versatile athlete will be a quarterback forever more — at least at Penn State.If you recall, Robinson has spent his PSU career doing more multi-tasking than a one-man band.Besides quarterback, he's been a tailback, flanker, split end, punt returner and Paterno's personal sideline geriatric optometrist when those cold November winds crack his thick geezer glasses.Robinson has more fast-twitch fibers than super heroes. And that's without the benefit of a costume change. Poor Michael has to perform his dynamic deeds while wearing the blandest uniform in the history of athletics. He can burst out of nowhere like a hormone surge. He can pinball off, through and by defenders on a routine basis — marvelous heroics that trigger tales to be told in the flickering darkness of post-game tailgate parties.Yep, tall tales that are both shouted with unabated shock and whispered with reverent silky murmurs of utter awe.This is not hyperbole. Robinson can do things with his feet that can buckle the earth and break defenders' ankles and hearts.Indeed, he can do it all — except pass. Accuracy always helps when you're a gunslinger.If Robinson were a gunfighter, he'd be resting on Boot Hill. He couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat.Now, I'm not knocking the guy. He hasn't spent enough time at quarterback to nurture proper passing mechanics.Although Paterno and his staff have tried to retool Robinson's fundamentals, it's a little late in the game for that now.When the molten heat of game intensity is melting a QB's facemask, freshly minted fundamentals frequently become unglued.Besides, even though Robinson prefers to play quarterback, his NFL future projects him playing somewhere else –probably at wide receiver.A year of concentration honing and refining his receiving skills undoubtedly would raise his stock in next spring's NFL draft.Speaking of the future, Paterno also isn't doing his program any favors by not starting sophomore Anthony Morelli at quarterback this year.This kid has a pedigree that screams marquee QB. His arm is so strong, mere footballs suddenly morph into Superballs with a flick of his powerful wrist.And now that he has grasped the Penn State offense and no longer has a bleached look to his eyes when reading defenses, the time has come to put him in the pocket.Speaking of time, Paterno, who obviously is running out of time, has blatantly mistimed Morelli's Penn State career.Joe admittedly blew a year of Morelli's eligibility last season when he burned his redshirt. And although Paterno has said he will find time for Morelli to play this season, he still will be Robinson's caddy.Of course, Paterno does have a penchant for playing musical quarterbacks because he is notoriously indecisive when it comes to his field generals.He has a history of going through more generals than Lincoln did in the Civil War.Playing two quarterbacks is a disservice to both. And a bigger disservice to the team.What a waste of talent if Morelli languishes on the bench again this season. All he needs is game experience to blossom.Nothing sprouts unless you stick it in dirt. It's time for the kid to get his uniform dirty on a regular basis.After all, he was more heralded than the Angel Gabriel coming out of high school. He threw for more than 5,200 yards and 57 touchdowns at Penn Hills High School in Pittsburgh.In fact, some folks thought Morelli was better than Wilson's Chad Henne coming out of high school — and all Henne did last season as a true freshman was to be downright dandy in leading Michigan to the Rose Bowl.By the way, Morelli outplayed Henne in the Big 33 Game. You can look it up.And by not starting Morelli this season, Paterno certainly is retarding his development for the next two years.Right now, it appears that Morelli will only be a two-year starter at Penn State. When you've got a diamond, why keep it buried? Diamonds only glitter on the shelf in jewelry stores.Plus, can you imagine how lethal of a pass-catch combo Miorelli to Robinson would be?In the winter of his life, Joe Paterno has become a guy who somehow specializes in turning the once radiant smiles of the Happy Nation faithful upside down.Sadly, his quarterback choice seems to be another written invitation to eliciting more jeers than cheers.
An opening act too marvelous for words
Go on, admit it. Come on, you don't need a priest around to make your confession.Yep, you and I and everyone else — except for maybe the folks in India and China who simply don't give a damn about the NFL — have to spill our guts and concede that the universe does indeed hold its breath over Terrell Owens.The Philadelphia Eagles' rebellious man-child simply revels in the joy of being T.O.And all the fans who populated the Linc Friday night as the Birds clipped the Bengals 27-17 in a preseason tussle vicariously reveled in the power, glory and majesty of this spectacular receiver.Folks have accused T.O. of many things, but never have called him frugal and simple -– like a tuna fish casserole.Owens has this remarkable ability to become even better when challenges tug mightily on his No. 81 Superman's cape.There truly is something special about a guy who draws fire and strength from adversity as easily as the rest of us tie our shoes.He and the quarterback don't speak. And they did not Friday night.But no matter. No matter at all. Action does speak dramatically louder than words.On the Eagles' first offensive snap, Owens caught a 64-yard touchdown pass from Donovan McNabb -– the QB he has branded a hypocrite.On the Birds' second play, he snagged a 31-yard pass. And on the third he narrowly missed a 28-yard TD when he was ruled out of bounds in the end zone.By then, the fans who had crucified him for his absurd contract quarrel now absolutely worshiped him again. You could even smell the incense in the air. When his brief stay with the Eagles concludes after this season, T.O. will remain a mythic figure in Philly for ever and a day.Who knows? He may someday be bigger in Philly history books than Billy Penn, Ben Franklin or cheesesteaksWhen the first half had concluded, Owens had a game-high five catches for 131 yards and the Eagles had a 27-3 lead.His opening touchdown catch was the stuff of legend. Considering the context of all the summer angst between T.O. and management, McNabb, his head coach and his offensive coordinator, it was incredibly, deliciously surreal.Even Hollywood would have thought it to be too over the top.Owens rocketed into the open on a streak pattern, the fountain of flow from his thoroughbred legs eating up real estate like a greedy developer.He grabbed the McNabb parabola around the 20, stumbled for a fleeting, tantalizing second, then quickly regained his footing and accelerated into the end zone.It was as if the chain had never been broken between Owens and McNabb.After the touchdown, Owens basked in the end zone, seemingly strutting even as he stood relatively still. Julius Caesar couldn't have looked more majestically triumphant after he waltzed through Gaul.With hands on hips and head nodding like he was listening to the music in his infamous headphones, Owens was the epitome of cocksure arrogance.T.O. can take all the tension in the stadium, all the emotion and feeling, and make it his. He becomes all he can be.As a receiver, with all his wondrous skill and insatiable will responding to every challenge, he is whole.Nobody can confine his spirit on a football field.And he manages a crowd better than anyone else on earth. He's the sort of person who always is in the center of things.After reestablishing his eminent domain in the end zone, he galloped off the field with a fist pump to his chest and pointed into the stands.The fickle fan lovefest was at its most passionate at that precise moment.McNabb's and Owen's paths never intersected on the crowded Eagle sideline. The contrast was poignant. On the field, their dynamic passing combination tethered them together. Off the field, they inhabited different dimensions.Can they inhabit parallel universes and still function as magnificently throughout the season?That, Eagles fans, is the crux of the matter. All I know is that T.O. substantially lifts the entire offense's game by his mere presence. And he transforms McNabb into a true gunslinger. In the first half Friday night, he threw for 256 yards and three touchdowns.The witch's brew of talent and passion in T.O.'s genes concocts a bubbling cauldron.Only time will tell whether the Eagles find that cauldron's contents to be elixir or poison.
A night at the soap opera worthy of Marx Brothers proportions
Well, sports fans, tonight's the night.One Terrell Owens, the media maven and mayhem magnet, is expected to make his preseason debut for the Philadelphia Eagles.Spiking the melodrama to insane proportions is that this exhibition just happens to be a home game at the Linc.Suddenly, the Bengals vs. the Eagles is a secondary consideration, as if it were a mere scrimmage between Burger King counter jockeys and Denny's fry cooks.Indeed, the focal point undoubtedly will be T.O. and to what degree the bombastic Eagles faithful greet him with an intoxicating mixed climate of loathing and adoration.We know three things about Iggles Nation:1. Its populace never develops lumbago of the vocal cords.2. Its residents know how to spell E-A-G-L-E-S if you spot them the E and the A. 3. Its citizens are frontrunners.So I suspect that T.O. will receive a boisterous greeting of boos but the instant he makes a big play, his ears will be basking in applause.Of course, which T.O. will show up tonight also is the subject of fierce debate.Will he be the sullen, silent warrior just doing his job?Or will play to the crowd, conducting the fans as if he were orchestrating a symphony? After all, we all know that the dude excels as a raconteur and producer of impromptu dramatics.Will he have headphones stuck on his helmet?Will he move his lips in the direction of Donovan McNabb?Will he do the Bristol stomp on McNabb in the huddle after the QB fires an errant pass at his piggy toes or hangs him up to dry over the middle so a defender can play T.O.'s ribs like a xylophone?Or will T.O. risk the wrath of everyone by becoming a game-time scratch after straining his groan by squeezing in a few last-minute crunches in the parking lot? Whatever transpires, it figures to be an evening that could be as abstract, absurd and surreal as George W. Bush debating Larry, Moe and Curly in Latin.After all, we simply can't ignore T.O because it's impossible to ignore a terrier constantly gnawing on our ribs.


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FutureTPM Newsletter Issue 4
In the fourth newsletter the technical lead of the FutureTPM project gives a project status update. In addition to that the newsletter contains the announcement of the 1st Workshop on Cyber-Security Arms Race (www.cysarm.org), and detailed information about the FutureTPM use cases. It further contains information on dissemination events and published deliverables and publications.
November 2018
Aftermovie - 1st FutureTPM Workshop on Quantum-Resistant Crypto Algorithms
FutureTPM Newsletter Issue 3
In the third newsletter the technical lead of the FutureTPM project gives a project status update. In addition to that the newsletter contains a report on the 1st FutureTPM workshop, the technical and advisory board meeting in Lisbon, as well as information on dissemination events and published deliverables.
August 2018
FutureTPM Newsletter Issue 2
The second newsletter provides an update on the project status, contains the invitation to the 1st FutureTPM Workshop on the 19th of October in Lisbon and gives some information on past and future dissemination events.
May 2018
FutureTPM Newsletter Issue 1
The first newsletter provides an overview of the main project information, as well as further information about the technical approach, ongoing activities and meetings.
March 2018
FutureTPM General Presentation
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Press - Release
This press release was published in Austria and announces the FutureTPM project.
FutureTPM long Leaflet
The technical leaflet is one of our tailored dissemination materials capable of reaching a scientific audience (mainly used for fairs and project meetings).
FutureTPM short Leaflet
The short leaflet addresses the general audience.
February 2018
Announcement Letter
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I went on a lipstick bender not too long ago, looking for dark and bright options for winter–nothing lackluster. I wanted to look at formulations I wouldn't ordinarily buy, either, like glosses and mattes. Glosses are too sticky, mattes are too drying. But I'm always open to have my biases busted.
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I can't believe that another new year is on our doorsteps again. It doesn't seem that long ago when I was sat in front of my computer and listing all the things I wanted to achieve in 2017. Did I achieve them? Yes, I think I did get my grubby mits on some, but not as much as I would have liked. Are you thinking the same thing? If you are, I've come up with a few ideas that might help you finish that novel, get published or even merely feel just in calling yourself a writer.
1) Just write something – I've said it time, and again, if you want to call yourself a writer, you need to start writing. You'd be shocked at how many people out there will tell you that they want to write a book, but then never sit down and string a sentence together. Let me be blunt…you will never write the perfect sentence straight off the bat, you just won't. First drafts are just that, first drafts. No writer anywhere has had a first draft published. We all write the first draft and then edit till we're blue in the face and sick to death of our own words. This is how excellent prose is made. So just write, anything, everything whatever you like, just start doing something. You need a draft to edit, and elves don't hack your computer at night and write them for you! Although, it'd be cool if they did!
2) Make a space for your writing – I mean this both physically and mentally. Create a physical space for yourself to write in, This might be a shed by your house (like Roald Dahl), or it could be a desk in your study or somewhere else entirely. Have laptop, will travel. Pick a nice pub or coffee shop and just burrow down with a great drink and some tasty grub and get on with it. I always find the first 10 minutes hard work, but once I pass this marker, I love every minute of it. Top tip, turn your internet connection off. As well-meaning as it might be to have access to online research, believe me when I say that it's a temptation that just isn't worth it.
3) Treat your writing like a best friend – you want to spend time with your best friend, right? We all have them, and we all love chilling and gossiping with them. So treat your writing like a friend. Plan to spend time with it. Put it in your diary that you are meeting. You'll find your attitude to it will change. You don't want to let your friends down do you? So you'll turn up for your writing. Call it a name if you need to, Bob, Mr Write, Lady Cornerwinkle, it doesn't matter. If your writing is important to you, make an effort to spend serious time with it.
4) Keeping it safe – cybersecurity has never been so important, so ensure that you have backed-up your work. Losing something you've spent months or even years on is not an option. You're advised to change your passwords at least every couple of months or so, so do it. Take it one step further and use your book title as your password, every time you punch it in it'll reinforce what you should be writing on, and before you all try to access my accounts, I also use random numbers in my passwords too!
5) Read – read often, read well and read some more. Books are a writer's bread and butter. If you don't know what's already out there, then that 100,000 word novel about a sexy S&M addicted businessman and an unfortunately annoying virgin girlfriend might prove a massive waste of your time. Read books in your genre, and out of it. If you're a writer, then odds on you'll love reading too anyway, but not make an effort to check out Goodreads and Amazon once in a while and buy something to entice and tickle your imagination and more…
So there you have it, 5 top tips for writing in the New Year, because you know what? A year from now, you'll wish you'd have started writing your novel today.
Now, I'm off to the pub with Lady Cornerwinkle.


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text: Kenya N. Rahmaan is the author of The Child Support Hustle (N.K. Clark) and the Founder of The Reform Child Support NOW! Movement. Kenya began her writing career in 2007. She specializes in child support guidelines and regulations. Kenya is a disabled Veteran of the United States Army. She earned an Associate's Degree in Small Business Management from Columbus State Community College, a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Franklin University in her hometown, Columbus, Ohio. Kenya is a member on The Board of Advisors for the documentary "Erasing Family', directed by Ginger Gentile. She is the co-host on The Child Support Hustle radio show with Marcus J. Echols. She has reviewed and written changes to 'The Paternity Act Bill', which was introduced by Former Michigan State Representative, Jim Runestad (R-44) in 2016. Kenya has authored several articles which, along with The Child Support Hustle, have been cited in numerous published writings. These published writings include the book, 'Bullied to Death, Chris Mackney Kafkaesque Divorce,' written by Michael Volpe. Kenya has been a member of panels discussing child support issues and produces videos explaining child support situations in order to assist non-custodial parents with their child support cases. Currently, The Child Support Hustle Team is working on writing and presenting legislation to politicians in every state that will abolish the use of debtor prisons for punishment against low-income/poor parents allegedly owing child support debt that they cannot afford to pay. She plans on continuing the fight for child support reform and for the abolition of debtor prisons. Kenya spoke at the Parent March on Washington on May 2, 2019, hosted by Dr. Leon Koziol, of the Parenting Rights Institute. Kenya N. Rahmaan currently resides in Austin, Texas.