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Richard Armitage is billed third in the sixteenth most successful film ever made.
"That sounds good. I should say it like that more often. Not bad for a boy from Leicester," says the 42-year-old, who might attain an even higher ranking than he did for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, with his next film, The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug. In both – and next year's third in Peter Jackson's trilogy – Armitage plays Thorin Oakenshield, the leader of the Company of Dwarves.
In Jackson's preceding Lord of the Rings films, eight of the nine actors who played the Fellowship got a tattoo to commemorate their shared experience making the movies. It was of the word "nine" in JRR Tolkien's Elvish language. The 13 men in the Company of Dwarves looked for a similar bonding exercise.
"We did talk about getting tattoos," Armitage says, "but we are a slightly older, slightly less adventurous group. Trying to convince Ken Stott to get a tattoo was out of the question. So we had a special ring made, of which we all have a version." Armitage is not wearing his today. "It's still in a box somewhere with all the stuff I had shipped back from New Zealand."
There's quite a bit of unpacking to do. The actor has spent much of the last two-and-a-half years in New Zealand making The Hobbit films, pausing only to go to Detroit to film a found-footage action movie, Into the Storm, out next year.
"Before that it was called Untitled Tornado Project, which I thought was great," he says.
"I was lucky enough to get a US work visa for that, so I feel that I should try and make the best use of it. There is a huge body of great writing out there in American TV and I'm hunting for a part. They ask you to commit to six years on a US show, though. I would have to be fascinated by the subject matter and really want to play a part for all that time."
Armitage is not afraid of commitment. Aged 17, he worked for three months in a Budapest circus to get his actor's union card: "I was very good at flips". Playing Lucas North, a spy, in three series of Spooks from 2008, he learned to speak Russian, despite only having a few lines in the language that he could have learned phonetically, and he was waterboarded for real. The screams you can hear during the torture scene are not from his character, he says, but from him.
"Every time I walk around London, I see somewhere we shot Spooks," Armitage says. The espionage thriller gave the capital's architecture as much screen time as some of its guest stars. "I was down in the City last night, walking over London Bridge with a couple of friends, and said, 'Look, I jumped off the top of that building'."
There is another legacy of his years in the intelligence services: his wardrobe.
"A lot of the clothes I wear every day were costumes from shows I've done. On Spooks, I ended up buying a lot of the gear – you get a minimal discount – because I just liked it. It's that lazy mindset of 'someone else has picked this because I look good in it, so I'll have it'.
"Thing is, I get a little bit frustrated at being recognised sometimes, but then I think, 'Of course you'll be recognised, you bloody idiot, you're wearing the costume'."
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Super Strategies For Coffee You'll Love Every Day
When you have awaken from your slumber, you will be happy to have a great cup of coffee. Is there anything more tantalizing than the scent of coffee brewing nearby? Does it get you excited for the second cup? Read on reading for some great ideas to use when making coffee.
It's no secret that you will pay more for better quality. Investing in a good machine and fresh beans will give you the best results. If you're chintzy when it comes to coffee, you will constantly be disappointed with the quality.
Make sure that no air gets into your storage container for coffee. If your beans get exposed to a lot of air, they'll go stale and result in poor-tasting coffee. Don't use the square bags that feature one-way valves, as the seal is going to break. They really are just for letting out air after you've roasted the beans.
Are you satisfied with the coffee you are making with your dripping machine? A simple way to improve the flavor is to run hot water through it before you make your actual coffee. Whenever the pot of water has been heated, start heating again with your coffee grounds. This can be a smart method for cleaning your machine.
Take note of the water you're using to brew your coffee. If the water you use does not have a favorable taste, your coffee will not have a great taste either. Look for a water that features a mineral count. Using water full of minerals will decrease your chances of brewing bitter coffee.
Don't keep coffee beans in the original packaging after it's been opened. It is important that you place them inside of a container that will keep air and light away from them. This simple action will keep them fresh.
You can choose from a large number of coffee types. Some like a mild flavor while others enjoy a deep dark brew. Flavored coffees are also available, with flavors that range from hazelnut to raspberry. Most folks will add flavored creamers to their coffee rather than buying coffee that is already flavored.
Always use an airtight container when storing coffee in a refrigerator. If air is allowed to enter the container, then the surrounding odors will permeate the coffee, changing its taste. If stored incorrectly, coffee can accumulate moisture.
Good water is required when you want to make a good cup of coffee. Try using bottled water to brew your coffee, it makes the difference. If using bottled water does not interest you, at least get a purifier to add to your faucet. Either way, the water will taste much better in your coffee than plain tap water.
There are some options available for still enjoying the taste of sugar in coffee drinks if you need to cut down on the sugar added. There are artificial sweeteners but you can also go natural and use agave nectar. Also, you can use sweeteners that are sugar free to put in your coffee.
Invest in a basic coffee grinder. You may know that making food with fresh ingredients is tastiest, and the same goes for coffee beans. The coffee will have more aroma and will taste fresher. The majority of machines permit adjustments to the grind. If you do not want to buy an additional product, simply search for coffee makers that have grinders.
Buying coffee at a cafe is expensive, but it can be a fun experience on occasion. There are many wonderful choices, and you may give yourself a topping of chocolate curls or whipped cream, or simply have an espresso that is full of froth.
With the information you've read here, you could wake up tomorrow morning wondering what you've been missing. Starting tomorrow, you can use these tips to make some awesome coffee. Keep these tips in mind as you brew that fresh cup tomorrow before you start your daily routine.
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text: Despite facing the world's best team Spain, Fabio Capello has made the bold decision of leaving John Terry out of England's starting line-up. Police are currently investigating allegations that the Chelsea defender racially abused QPR's Anton Ferdinand during their ill-tempered clash in October. Al Jazeera's Lee Wellings reports from Wembley Stadium. SOURCE: Al Jazeera Sport United Kingdom


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Around the world, people love. They sing for love, they dance for love, they compose poems and stories about love. They tell myths and legends about love. They pine for love, they live for love, they kill for love, and they die for love. Anthropologists have found evidence of romantic love in 170 societies. They've never found a society that did not have it.Helen Fisher, The Brain In Love
I Want To Know What Love Is throws a spotlight on long-buried memories, bedroom fantasies, crushes and conquests. Acclaimed Queensland performance collective The Good Room asked members of the public to anonymously submit their stories of love - fragments and memories, confessions and admissions – and they've transformed those secret submissions into magnificent declarations centre stage.
Submission #87: "It's been years, but I still think of you and wonder 'What could have been?'"
Submission #346: "I choose to say it did not fail. It just finished."
Submission #302: "Jemma forever xo"
Following a sold-out premiere season in Brisbane Festival 2014 with Queensland Theatre, the work had a subsequent sold-out return at Brisbane Powerhouse's Wonderland Festival in 2015, and a Melbourne season at Provocare Festival in 2017. This thrilling production is on national tour in 2018.
This is for everyone who's ever loved. Anyone who's ever hurt. This is for you.
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This column from the Daily Press quotes one delegate on pay raises for judges:
"Why is it that someone who puts their life on the line every day gets a 3 percent raise and someone who sits butt-naked in a black robe gets 5 percent?" asked Del. John J. Welch, R-Virginia Beach. "It's because some of those senators are going to be judges; don't kid yourself."


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HOPE MILLS � The board of commissioners in Hope Mills has voted to remove one of its members.
The board voted 4-1 Thursday to remove Tonzie Collins from the board.
The vote to remove Collins came after a daylong hearing in which town employees testified about what they called his harassing or intimidating behavior.
Collins' attorney, Coy Brewer, said different people see things differently. Brewer says many of the statements about incidents were what he called "ambiguous."
Collins denied his behavior was inappropriate or that it harmed the town or its employees.
Collins could appeal his removal. He is running for re-election in November and says he thinks he has the support of local residents.


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To access the blogs for each initiative, navigate to a particular initiative and select the Blog tab.
By Robert C. Saler | When I first came to the Center for Pastoral Excellence at its inception in 2012 in order to direct the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs, I was immediately impressed at the vitality shown by all five of the initiatives within the Center. The Center's vision is to foster pastoral excellence across the long arc of ministry, and each of the five initiatives contributes to this goal in its own way.
By Howard Cassidy-Moffatt | "If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly," contended G.K. Chesterton. By that he meant we shouldn't hesitate to undertake some daunting thing just because we may not achieve grand success or may not be fledged experts (fully or otherwise). He also wanted to assert that amateurs—in the strictest sense of the word (people who do what they love to do)—are apt to fail from time to time but that the efforts themselves are worthy.
By Robert C. Saler | The question of whether pastors should strive for "excellence" in ministry seems as though it would have a straightforward enough answer: of course! To the extent that pastoral ministry is a profession, and "excellence" in the professions is recognized as a good thing, then it seems obvious that pastors (and congregations) would value it.
By Kenneth W. Wheeler | Ministry pushes us to do our best. That's the bottom line for me—and I think for all pastors who love what they do, who love God and the people we are privileged to walk with. I never went to the office lamenting about being there. I looked forward to each day.
By Erik Martínez Resly | There was a time when we divisively debated the existence of God. I can still remember the scaling critiques and desperate apologetics that filled the public square. God became the object of blunt intellectual scrutiny, an idol to some and a trophy to others. The times have since changed, at least on the ground. Where I once heard the clanging of dispute, I now hear a faint whisper.


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How to Get Started with Cosmopolitan Business?
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In June 1965, Britain, in consultation with Belize, agreed with Guatemala to submit the dispute to a Mediator appointed by the United States Government. The Mediator, Mr. Bethuel M. Webster
The mediator submitted the Webster Proposal…
The plan placed the defence, foreign affairs and, to a certain extent, the economy of Belize under Guatemalan control after independence. The normal channel of communication to international bodies by the Belize government was to be through the Guatemalan government.
In sum, it is believed that the proposals exclusively committed Belize to a hemispheric destiny as a satellite or department of Guatemala. Nowhere in the document was it stated that the Guatemalan claim was revoked. Nor was Belize explicitly given the right to seek membership of the Commonwealth, the United Nations or international bodies outside of the Inter-American system. She was, in short, denied the prerogative of an independent state to choose, or reorder at least some of the priorities of her future.
Bearing in mind the great disparity between Guatemala and Belize in terms of population and resources, the end result, of these proposals, taken together, would have been the effective domination of Belize by Guatemala. Belize accordingly, declared that these proposals were totally unacceptable.


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Easy ways to tie balloons
No fun event is really complete without balloons. Whether they are helium balloons, regular balloons, balloon animals or water balloons, balloons always liven up a party.
Unfortunately, tying balloons can be an uncomfortable chore, especially for those with arthritis, carpel tunnel syndrome or other limitations on finger mobility. Learning a few easy ways to tie balloons will have you ready to party in no time.
Two-Finger Method
Inflate a balloon, leaving about an inch or so at the end as a "tail." Wrap the balloon's tail around your index and middle fingers and push the end of the tail underneath the loop you've made, through the crack between your fingers. Then simply pull the tail through to form a knot.
Big Loop Method
Inflate a balloon, again leaving an inch or so of slack as a "tail." Wrap the tail around your index and middle finger, holding it closed with your thumb. Insert the tail under your thumb and between your fingers, pulling it up so that it rests atop and between your fingers. Simply pull your fingers out of the big loop, and the knot is tied.
Fork Method
Holding the inflated balloon between your knees, wrap the balloon's "tail" around a fork (a two-pronged carving-style fork works best) and pull the tail through the loop between two of the fork tines. Pull the fork out of the wrapped tail to close the knot.
Balloon-Tying Tool
Specialised balloon-tying tools are available for purchase. They are designed to relieve pressure on your fingers and make tying even hundreds of balloons easy, without pain or discomfort.


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Political analyst Lao Mong Hay has said members of the nationalist Khmer Guardian group who have suggested he is a puppet of the Vietnamese and Prime Minister Hun Sen are welcome to do so in a free country.
In an acerbic "red paper" emailed to the Post on Sunday, Khmer Guardian attacked Mong Hay for daring to suggest it was unproductive to keep focusing on the impossible task of winning back annexed Cambodian territory in Kampuchea Krom and Koh Tral.
"His statements play into Hun Sen and Youn Hanoi leaders' hands. Is Lork [sic] Mong Hay trying to 'kiss up' to Hun Sen by making such stupid and coward [sic] remarks like that?" the blustery statement read.
Mong Hay said yesterday that while people making allegations of puppetry should not expect to be believed, he defended their right to voice such opinions.
"That's the way democracy works. So not a problem. I don't have any kind of ill feelings at all. I welcome any criticism," he said.
Mong Hay has been critical of the government over the years.
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Wow, MY plastic surgeon doesn't use stitches, he uses a new glue!
Tissue adhesives have been around for years. One of the most commonly used is the Johnson and Johnson product DERMABOND, a polymer that adheres to skin for a week or so during the period of early healing. While DERMABOND is an alternative to superficial stitches, it is not necessarily better than stitches for a variety of reasons. First of all, deep stitches are still required to remove tension from the closure and align skin properly. DERMABOND is quicker to apply than detailed insertion of numerous superficial stitches, so it definitely saves time. If you're interested in a quicker procedure, this may be an advantage. DERMABOND is more expensive than sutures, but for precision tissue alignment, it is not as good as sutures, which facilitate unsurpassed accuracy. Provided the superficial sutures are quickly absorbed or removed within a week or so of placement, suturing a wound closed is still the GOLD STANDARD for quality.


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I wonder why digital agencies do not run more contests? The client results are always amazing but there must be a reason why they don't, can anyone in an agency tell me what is stopping their agency? Here is an example growth agency QA session on using contests/giveaways - http://vyper.io/blog/digital-growth-generating-over-14k-emails-for-their-client
I agree with @millanda on this one. My experience with contests is that they drive a lot of exposure and engagement, but they do not drive a lot of conversions because most of the entries are trying to win a prize not trying to hire an agency or make a purchase. I also think the lead quality is pretty low - you'd need to be targeting a pretty niche audience or giving away a niche prize for someone to fit your target market.
I definitely think it is worth testing in one way or another, but I don't know what the best prize would be.
Are the results always amazing?
Genuinely curious -- I'd guess it varies a lot depending on the client vertical and the social popularity they have already, which are two factors and agency would probably consider before moving forward.
When they're well executed, I'm sure it can be a great conversions mechanism, but it's short-term, so maybe some agencies would rather pursue the long-term engagements.
Agree with @justinadelson on this one. Lead quality is one of the biggest issue here.
When you give out free beer, you attract a lot of people who want free beer.
It all comes down to how many % of those leads are actually high-quality leads that will actually spend money with the company over the long run. And that is up to your data to decide.
14,000 new emails is nice but in the back of the client's mind, there will always be the question "So, how much sales were generated from these 14,000 emails?"


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Okay, since there are several members from Indonesia that has been active in this forum (Rachalda, John and Nissa, I hope the others will come). I've decided to make a thread for all GP owners especially who lives in Indonesia to share any information about places that have guinea pig supplies, medication, toys, etc (please remember if this forum is not allowed any sharing that support petstore/petshop that sells animals, so please make sure you don't write any information of any places that sell animals)
Hopefully, this thread would be useful for others...
Okay, for the starter, I'm giving my information
- The Daiso. Sometimes not available, but it seems all of their branches sells those grids. The inner square dimension is pretty big, so make sure you trick it and make it safer.
- Roxy Mas (Jakarta).
- Pasar Asemka (It's in central Jakarta) almost near Glodok. The quality of the grids is below grids from The Daiso, but the price is cheaper.
- Pasar Baru (Bandung). If you go to Pasar Baru, try to find the parking assistant around motorcycle parking lot and ask him where to find "toko grosir aksesoris". Some people in Indonesia would call it : ram kawat display.
- Small garden fences would do too. You can find it also in The Daiso or Gardening Shops.
COROPLAST (known as Impraboard, sold in sheets, usually 2 mm thick) :
- Gramedia Bookstore
- Toko Kebayoran (in front of Melawai Hotel-Jakarta)
- Gunung Agung Bookstore
- Point Bookstore
- Toko Kemenangan, Senen (Jakarta)
- Toko Sigma Sumber Utama (near Bina Nusantara-Syahdan Jakarta)
- One polycarbonate shop at TKI Kopo-Bandung (I forget the shop's name). They have 3mm thick
- Balubur - Bandung
- Tidar Art and Craft Shop - Bandung
- Toko Sama Jaya at Gang Sunia Raja.
NOTES : 2 mm thick are not strong enough, but it works well. Another better option is using polycarbonate, it's difficult to cut, more expensive, heavier but stronger. And for the connectors, forget it. Use cable ties instead.
FLEECE (mostly polar fleece, sold as blankets, known as "selimut flanel", "selimut kartun anak", "selimut polar", "selimut emen") :
- Try to find at kids blanket stores. Usually they sell it as cartoon blanket.
- Pasar Baru - Bandung
- Cigondewah - Bandung
- Hime Hammie Petshop. (online)
- Groovy Petshop. (Jakarta)
NOTES : both of them sells Oxbow products but quite pricey
PELLETS (CP Diets):
- Hime Hammie Petshop (online)<br>- Suci Petshop (besides Pusdai-Bandung)
- 41 Petshop (Jln. Malabar - Bandung)
- Miconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Canesten
- Neo Kaominal (Kaolin Pectin)
- Neolanta (simethicone)
- Ratrim (trimethropim sulfa)
- Proris (ibuprofen)
-Drh Siti Zaenab
*Animal Clinic My Vet BSD
Nusa Loka, JL. kalimantan Blok e2 no. 4
Phone : 5384236
*Animal Clinic My Vet Kemang
Jl. kemang selatan 8 No. 7A
Phone :7668241
-Drh. Iwan Willyanto MSc. PHd dan Drh. Inggrid S. Willyanto
Rungkut Mejoyo Utara V-31 (Tenggilis Mejoyo AE-22) Surabaya
Phone : (031) 8411810, 8493041
- Drh. Alex Saba
Klinik Hewan Happiness
Jalan Matra Persada No. 10 Gn. Batu,Bandung
Phone : (022) 2013474 & 08112232630 (make sure HE's the one who handle your pigs, not the other vets)
- ZEN pet clinic, grooming, and shop
Jl. Pluit Permai no. 30 JAKARTA UTARA 14450
Phone : 021-6696968
NOTES : vets above are not cavy savvy certified, but some of guinea pig owners in Indonesia reported that they are pretty satisfied with those vets. But you still need to bring any hand-out of guinealynx pages, or some pages from small animals veterinary books to make sure your pigs get the right treatment. And make sure you read those first.
For now, that's all what comes in my mind. I'll add another information as soon as I get it.


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Do you have to move to LA?
No, not if Len Blum is any indication. Len is a Montrealer and lives here. His wife is the principal of McGill University. Len wrote "Meatballs". His most recent produced screenplay is the recent "The Pink Panther".
The Gazette had an article on him today.
I don't doubt that living in LA would help a screenwriting career, but Len is proof that you don't have to be there to succeed. I'm toying with the idea of hunting him down for an interview on how to survive as a long-distance screenwriter.
In the meantime, enjoy the changes to the blogroll. Yes, Darren Naish is indeed a celebrity.
I hope I fall asleep soon. If not, I'll have to blog about insomnia. And I still want to discuss personality and tastes at some point. I write that not as a teaser, but as a reminder to myself.
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You don't HAVE to be in LA but it helps. It's a numbers game and you just increase your odds. Plus, the weather is better here. On my blog today I posted some advice for those writers who are thinking of making the move.
Love your blog.
Of course, there are exceptions to every rule. As Ken said, you don't HAVE to be here, but I would strongly recommend that every aspiring writer move here as quickly as possible. Why? Because, as the cliche goes, Hollywood is a relationship-driven town, and many of the breaks that come your way as a writer are based on connections. Sure, you can be discovered and sell a script from Minnesota (I just interviewed Diablo Cody for an article, and she did exactly that). But it's much better to get out here and network and develop a fan base for you and your work. Your chances of both breaking in and sustaining your career increase dramatically.
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Ukraine gives stock markets the jitters
The newest phase of the crisis in Ukraine, where government officials have threatened a large-scale operation against "terrorist" forces in the largely pro-Russian Eastern part of the country, is worrying investors prior to Monday's opening bell. The situation follows last week's sell-off of technology stocks. Bank of America Merrill Lynch analysts said in a research note that the "escalation sharply increases the risk of an all-out civil war in Ukraine."
Job cuts at Citigroup
Citigroup has reportedly eliminated between 200 and 300 jobs in its global markets division, or about 2% of its workforce in that unit. Those affected include the younger brother of the financial institution's former CEO, Charles Prince.
BlackBerry rushes out Heartbleed fix
Illustrating how mobile companies are taking the threat of the Heartbleed vulnerability seriously, BlackBerry said it will release a patch for its messaging service on Apple's iOS and Google's Android platforms by Friday. However, many websites are finding that responding to the security gap is taking longer than anticipated. Tech communications pros must be proactive and fast in taking on Heartbleed, experts told PRWeek on Friday.
Boston officials: prepare for high security at Marathon
Police and municipal officials in Boston say spectators should expect a high level of security at the 2014 edition of the Boston Marathon, including 100 cameras placed in 50 strategic locations, one year after bomb attacks killed three at the race. Unregistered runners - known as "bandits" in the marathon vernacular - will be strictly prohibited.
Mad Men returns
No spoilers here, other than to note that 90s icon Neve Campbell has joined the cast of Mad Men in a prominent role. If you're looking to relive last night's final-season debut, recaps abound across the Web.


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Infiniti - Thursday 29/11/2018, 14:17
Colossus - Open Casket
Open Casket
The most active and welcoming community of players are accepting new members. Open Casket is administrated by a group of players who have foundered their own guilds in the past thus having the experience to keep a warm, enjoyable and most importantly, an active environment for all. We are a group of diverse and yet strongly united group of players. Each with our own unique personalities and backgrounds (Australian, German, French, Polish, the list goes on...). Each enjoying different aspects of the game:
---> DT, players with 100s of wins.
* Each with their own deck and playing styles.
---> EFC, players regularly competing for top 10, 5 and 1st.
* A few days ago we had 6 players in the top 6 of EFC.
---> Missions
* We help our members complete missions in our guild room or by borrowing cards.
---> Market, $$$
* At the time of this post, we are the 2nd highest guild on the iClintz guild ranking.
---> Coliseum, Events (including hosts), WOPS, Interguilds etc ... We are involved in everything..
---> Youtube, Twitch and UR Magazine content providers.
* 100,000+ accumulated video views on youtube.
---> Guild Champions which are chosen and encouraged weekly.
* We have been averaging 1st in modes such as EFC and DT for weeks.
---> Need to use a card?
* We have an automatic guild bank, providing any card into the bank within 5 minutes.
---> Internal events and lotteries.
* We have literally given away 100M+ of Clintz just this year.. so far.
---> An active forum and Discord, to discuss, learn, chat and have fun!
* Our forum is our knowledge base, with 155,000+ of messages and 1200 topics+ over the years, don't even start talking about our discord!
---> Players who have the initiative to help and unite players. Got an idea? It starts here.
* The EN Discord was started by us.
* URDB.kirlad.net was created by 1 of us.
* iClintz.com was created by 2 of us.
* Revival of the /r/UrbanRivals Subreddit, 1 of us.
* The most amount of staff members, including Game Admins.
If there is something about you which is not described in any of above, GOOD! Then you can bring something new here!
Interested in joining our community? The requirements:
- Not on the Guild Blacklist.
- Either active in our forum, our discord or in game.
- At least level 35 (lower levels can be accepted if you contact an Admin first).
It's as simple as that.
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Titan - Open Casket
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5 Weird Ways to Boost Your Social Media Presence
Keeping up with the Joneses is never easy — especially if the Joneses can outwork you, outspend you, and shout louder than you can. And if you're vying for attention in a crowded online market, things aren't getting any easier.
Craig Newmark (who's best known as the founder of Craigslist) and his CraigConnects staff recently completed a survey of the social media habits of nonprofits. They compiled their findings into a comprehensive (and colorful) infographic.
One of their observations in particular really jumped out at us:
Out of 21 organizations we spoke with, only 1 does not have a designated social media person — neither part- nor full-time.
This means 20 of the 21 top nonprofits in the social media realm are paying at least one person to work part-time on their inbound marketing efforts. Some employ more than one person. Some employ those people full-time. And all of them want to ensure that their investments lead to results, so they're willing to spend more money and allocate more resources toward reaching their organization's goals.
Can you?
If not, here are five off-the-wall tips for maximizing the usefulness of your own inbound marketing — whether you're competing against the social efforts of part-timers, full-timers, or an army of rabid devotees…
1. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Does your competition have a robust online presence? Engage with them wherever they are. Comment on their media. Exchange ideas. Leverage their investments. There's no rule that say you can't play nice together — especially if you share a common goal.
2. Take a stand. Perhaps you're afraid you might alienate some of your audience by speaking out in favor of — or against — a certain issue. But while you could potentially drive some supporters away by leaning in one direction, the audience that does agree with you is likely to become even more vocal — and loyal — to your brand because they'll realize you have even more in common than they thought.
3. Set something free. Sure, you want to protect your brand, your logo, your intellectual property, your secret recipes and your client mailing list. But we bet there's also some other, less vital aspect of your company, your expertise, or your collective media library that your supporters — or even complete strangers who could become supporters — would love to have access to (and make use of). Are you familiar with Creative Commons? Is there any part of your vast media empire which you could release to the public under a Creative Commons license? The resulting goodwill and media buzz may buy you the kind of karma and publicity that you can't normally afford otherwise.
4. Break something. The inbound marketing world is filled with best practices and case studies that could trap you into believing there's only one "best" way to do something. A best time of day to tweet… an optimal length for YouTube videos… a preferred salutation in your email newsletters… Our advice? Sometimes, you need to ignore all that. Completely. In fact, do the exact opposite. Because the only way to innovate — and to get people talking about you — is to not do what everyone else is doing.
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If you only had three seconds to get someone's attention and drive them to take action on your behalf, what's the one thing they would need to know in order to make a decision? Start with that piece of information and build out from there. Everything else, as beautiful as it may be, is incidental. But by connecting with your audience on a basic, primal level, you can short-circuit the need to convince them of your value and you can immediately begin fulfilling their needs — and your own.


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A country which, over the past few seasons - and through an interesting platform such as the Copenhagen Fashion Week together with all the tradeshows held in the capital city - has created a niche for itself among the most interesting places when it comes to cutting edge fashion. The designers who will be participating in the special project dedicated to Denmark were selected by Tom Stiefel-Kristensen, on the basis of a criterion that highlights their different modes of creative expression as well as their "Scandinavian soul".
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Anne Vest Furhouse consider our selves a very strong North European high-end fashion brand. We stride to create clothes, which is as much about sculpturing your silhouette as it is showing you as this vivid, urban and sophisticated beauty. A sophisticated look with a wink of darkness, that gives you the freedom to grow your individuality. The DNA of Anne Vest Furhouse is foremost a new angle on the whole fur designs – to emphasize the modern urban wardrobe by implicating the contrasts of the dark rock attitude versus the feminine and poetic couture look.
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Freya Dalsjö is an emerging designer from Denmark. After living in Berlin she moved to Antwerp to study fashion at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. In June 2012 she launched her own brand from her studio in Copenhagen, and same year she was grated the honour to open Copenhagen Fashion Weekday SS13.
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Founded and headed by designer Sara Sachs, Moonspoon Saloon is a creative collective that integrates art with fashion. Working simultaneously with art and fashion, Moonspoon Saloon creates collections with an emotional sensibility - and it's playful . The creative team has an ongoing fascination with the potential of clothing and body.The label consistently explore new terrain with gender bending pieces while keeping a sense of family to the entire body of work. The SS13 collection "No Chocolate" was a return to exclusive materials and classic themes found in the early collections. Moonspoon Saloon have several times collaborated with painters Tal R and Evren Tekinoktay for their performances at MoCa Los Angeles, Victoria Miro London, Armory Show New York and Charlottenborg Palace Copenhagen. This has placed Moonspoon Saloon on the frontiers of the art/fashion movement not only in Denmark but surely Scandinavia.
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Stine Ladefoged is a Danish brand founded in 2009 by designer Stine Ladefoged after she graduated from Danmarks Designskole. Knitwear and jersey garments made with Scandinavian simplicity and innovative detailing, are the key words for Stine Ladefoged's collections.


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Speech on 12 December 2014 at launch of Child Poverty Action Group's report - The complexities of "relationship" in the welfare system and the consequences for children.
Tena koutou. Talofa lava. Malo e lelei. Welcome.
For me, today and this report are about the mothers on benefits I've acted for over the years. These women are doing their best to bring up their children on their own. The women and children have incredibly tough lives. There is never enough money and there is no security about money. Work and Income is extremely powerful and can cut off benefits really quickly if an allegation is made that a woman is not entitled to the benefit. Many of these women are subjected to domestic violence for years and years. So this report is for -
I'd like to thank Child Poverty Action Group and particularly Susan St John for researching and publishing this report. I hope that it will lead to change in the way we treat single parents who receive benefits.
At the moment, our approach is incredibly punitive towards these women. Work and Income is obsessed with seeking out alleged fraud and gives little thought to how its actions impact on the children involved.
When mothers are sent to jail, it's the children who suffer most. These children have already had a bad start in life through coming from families where there is not enough money. They have gone through parental separation, and there is likely to be violence or abuse towards the mother and sometimes the children as well. The family's housing will be incredibly insecure and they will move multiple times. This is seriously disruptive to the children's schooling as well as to any sense of security and stability. The lack of money in the family means that the children don't have enough food, don't have healthy food and – as we all know – lack basic necessities like raincoats, shoes and money to take part in school activities.
The way in which we vilify and penalise single mothers is in marked contrast to the almost complete lack of attention given to tax avoidance and evasion, the non-payment of child support and so-called white collar crime. The New Zealand economy loses between $6 billion and $9 billion a year from these sources, while benefit fraud is $80 million a year.
At the moment the Inland Revenue Department is owed $9.3 billion by 425,000 people – the debts are taxes, child support and student loans. How often do we see these debtors vilified and their names and photos published in the paper ? It's a real double standard.
For those of you who don't know, Work and Income has a unit which investigates allegations of benefit fraud. People can make anonymous tip-offs. This is often done by disgruntled ex-partners. Work and Income seems to give little thought to the motivations of the men who make these allegations. Instead, they rush to take action against the mothers on benefits. The benefit may be cut off and the woman told she has to repay all the past benefit she's received.
If people want to challenge a decision by Work and Income, they first have to apply for a Benefits Review Committee hearing. My experience is that these are a complete waste of time and almost invariably uphold the original decision. There are three people on the committee and two of them are from Work and Income. Beneficiaries can't get Legal Aid for going to the Benefits Review Committee, so most of them have to represent themselves.
If the decision goes against them, they can then go to the Social Security Appeal Authority. They really need a lawyer to help them do this and there are very few lawyers that do this work.
There needs to be an independent review process. Benefits Review Committees should be abolished. People can't have confidence in reviews when two-thirds of those on the committee are from the department whose decision is being reviewed. Work and Income's lawyers should also be required to examine files before they go to the review process so that they can hopefully ensure that the correct law is applied to cases at an early stage.
We should also stop sending mothers to jail for so-called benefit fraud. We need to go back to the original aims of benefits – to support people who need them. To enable people to live in dignity and to bring up their children to be fully participating and contributing members of society. Sending mothers to jail hugely penalises children. The mother is already a single mother, so who is going to care for the children while she is in jail is hugely problematic. The children may end up in the care of a father who is violent or abusive. He may actually be the reason the woman left the relationship and became a single mother in the first place. Sending the mother to jail will also do huge damage to the relationship between her and the children. It may be irreparably damaged.
At the moment, we are sending women to jail on the basis of an unclear legal test which is not always properly applied. The Joychild report showed that Work and Income had been wrong in its application of the law about whether or not single parents were entitled to benefits.
We are also punishing these women twice over and treating them far more harshly than other offenders. Usually, the reparation imposed on people convicted of offences is in some way proportionate to their ability to pay. However, with these women, Work and Income seeks to recover the entire debt, regardless of whether or not there is any realistic chance that the woman will be able to repay it in her lifetime. These women have debts of tens of thousands and sometimes more than $100,000 hanging over them for the rest of their lives.
So we need to change policies and laws to state that the maximum amount recoverable by Work and Income is a sum that the woman can realistically repay within five years. We should also require the Chief Executive to take into account the welfare of children when deciding whether or not to recover debts. This should be a primary consideration in making this decision. The Chief Executive has in the past had a discretion as to whether or not to recover the debt, but that was more and more rarely used. Instead, it was largely assumed that the full amount of the debt would always be recovered. Even worse, a law change earlier this year toughened up the section to place the Chief Executive under a legal duty to recover the debt. We should repeal that law change and instead pass a law saying the debt should only be recovered if repayment will not adversely affect children.
Let's stop focusing on punishing women and instead make decisions based on the long-term interests of children. What children need is to be with their mothers, having an adequate family income and living in dry, good quality and secure housing. Giving children a good start in life benefits the entire country economically as it makes it far more likely that they will grow up with skills enabling them to sustain jobs and contribute to the community.
Saddling their mothers with life-long debts and wringing $10 or $20 a week out of already impoverished families does the opposite of this.
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Newquay, Padstow, Bodmin, Bude, Launceston and North Cornwall Afternoon Tea
The Metropole Hotel
Station Road, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8DB
Price: From £15.95 per person (price from June 19)
Located in one of the most enviable positions on the north Cornwall coast, the Metropole offers stunning sea and harbour views over Padstow and boasts delicious AA rosette dining in the Harbour Restaurant. Their afternoon tea comes with a pot of loose leaf tea, a selection of sandwiches, two scones, locally made strawberry preserve, Cornish clotted cream and various cakes and biscuits. Champagne afternoon tea is also available for £37.95 for two.
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Rectory Farm, Crosstown, Morwenstow, Nr Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9SR
The Rectory is located in the small rural parish of Morwenstow, overlooking the rugged coastline of North Cornwall. Built in the 13th Century the house is filled with character; from the antique furnishings and slate floors, to the open fires and original Oak Beams salvaged from the many ships wrecked along the North Cornwall coastline. The award winning tea rooms provide afternoon teas with almost all food homemade on premises. The tea room closes for winter so check their website for latest opening hours.
St Moritz Hotel
Trebetherick, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6SD
Price: £24 per person (June 19)
Located in Trebetherick, with views across the stunning Camel Estuary and Atlantic Ocean, close to Rock and Padstow and within five minutes of the beaches at Daymer Bay and Polzeath, St Moritz is the perfect destination for a relaxing afternoon tea. Expect fancy cakes, finger sandwiches, perfect macaroons and homemade scones, all with a modern St Moritz twist. Complement it with your choice of speciality tea, or, if you're feeling really indulgent, a glass of champagne. Their current website doesn't mention afternoon tea so call them for more information.
Miss V's Vintage High tea
St Benet's Abbey, Truro Road, Lanivet, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 5HF
Miss V's is located on the 'Old Nursery' grounds next to the beautiful St Just-in-Roseland church. It's set amongst semi-tropical gardens on the riverbank of the Fal estuary and is easily accessed from the coastal path to St Mawes. They have outside seating and a Gazebo for shelter from rain or sun. Their cream teas are highly regarded and they were listed on Cornwall Life's Top 5 Cream Teas in Cornwall. Miss V's traditional Cornish cream & afternoon teas come with freshly baked homemade scones, homemade jam and Trewithen Dairy Cornish cream. They also specialise in tea parties, weddings and events.
Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa
Esplanade Rd, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1PT
Price: £18 per person with tea (June 19)
Situated overlooking Fistral Beach in Newquay, the Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa boasts panoramic views of Fistral Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Their signature 'Storm in a Teacup' afternoon tea claims to be the best in Newquay. They also offer two special edition afternoon teas to celebrate Easter and Christmas. These are carefully selected to compliment the time of year. Kick back and watch the waves roll in as you sip speciality Novus tea or Champagne and tuck into a tier of fabulously British delights, served from 12- 5pm.
The Scarlet Hotel
Tredragon Road, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, TR8 4DQ
Price: £25pp with tea or £37pp with champagne (June 19)
The Scarlet was designed as a grown-ups only escape, a place to spend time together very simply, sharing laughter and watching the sea. Both the interior and exterior design of the Scarlet embraces the building's stunning cliff top location. Afternoon tea can be enjoyed every day between 3-5pm in the stunning restaurant, by the fire in the Lobby Lounge or alfresco on the terrace during summer days. The homemade cakes and pastries are delicate and delicious, from gorgeous macaroons to strawberry cupcakes. The scones are served with our homemade jam and local clotted cream. The sandwiches – made from artisan bread – are made to order. The tea, the only grown in the UK, is from the local Tregothnan estate.
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The Fowey Hotel
Esplanade, Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1HX
Price: £15.95 per person for afternoon tea, £22.50 for sparkling afternoon tea (June 19)
The town of Fowey is tucked away on the picturesque south coast of Cornwall, alongside the River Fowey which is one of the deepest rivers in the world. The Fowey Hotel has great views of the town and the river flowing out to sea. Served daily between 2pm and 5pm afternoon teas come with a selection of sandwiches, a pot of loose leaf tea, two scones, locally made strawberry preserve, Cornish clotted cream and various cakes and biscuits.
Fowey Hall Cornwall
Hanson Drive, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1ET
Price: £22.50 per person (June 19)
Fowey Hall is a luxury family retreat overlooking the Fowey Estuary, it's believed that the majestic Fowey Hall inspired Toad Hall in The Wind in the Willows. There's no better place to enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea complete with sandwiches, home-made cakes and, of course, warm scones with Cornish clotted cream. Gift vouchers for full afternoon tea or champagne afternoon tea are available through their website.
Trevalsa Court Country House Hotel
School Hill, Mevagissey, Cornwall , PL26 6TH
Price: £13.50 for person (June 19)
Trevalsa, Cornish for house on the cliff, was originally a grand seaside home, secluded within two and a half acres of sub-tropical gardens. The restaurant offers wonderful views over Mevagissey Bay and the SW Coast Path is at the bottom of the garden. For afternoon tea enjoy a selection of sandwiches, home baked cakes, freshly cooked scones, Cornish clotted cream and local strawberry jam.
The Carlyon Bay Hotel
Sea Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3RD
Price: £21 per person (June 19)
The luxury 4 star Carlyon Bay Hotel offers stunning views over St Austell Bay. Relax in the comfortable Carlyon Bay Terrace Lounge or sun terrace by the pool for warmer days whilst enjoying an afternoon tea. The Carlyon Bay Afternoon Tea comes with finger sandwiches, homemade scones and jam, Cornish cream, various cakes and Cornish grown tea.
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The Bay Restaurant
Britons Hill, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3AE
Price: From £14.50 per person or £23 per person for Champagne afternoon tea (June 19)
Located on the waterfront of Penzance, The Bay Restaurant is well known for its delightful afternoon tea. The Bay has been awarded two AA rosettes for culinary excellence for years, and has gained many awards as a mark of its quality. Afternoon Tea in The Bay Restaurant is a special treat and an indulgence that anyone can enjoy. Its served in the light, airy restaurant or on the fabulous terrace overlooking Mount's Bay, from 14.30 – 16.30. Gift vouchers are available through their website.
The Falmouth Hotel Cornwall
Castle Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall , TR11 4NZ
Price: From £14 per person for high tea, £16.50 for G & T cream tea (June 19)
The Falmouth Hotel is one of Cornwall's best known hotels, opening in 1865 as the Great Western Railway expanded into Cornwall. It boasts stunning Victorian architecture, spacious interiors, a fantastic sea front location and award winning foods. High Tea can be enjoyed in The Castle Beach Restaurant, featuring the best of local produce. They also offer Prosecco and Champagne afternoon tea.
The Royal Duchy
Cliff Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4NX
Price: £18 per person, £26 for Champagne Afternoon Tea (June 19)
The Royal Duchy is one of the finest luxury hotels in Cornwall with an unrivalled position on Falmouth's lovely seafront, giving glorious views across Falmouth Bay and towards Pendennis Castle. Full afternoon tea includes cucumber and smoked salmon finger sandwiches, homemade cakes and a Cornish cream tea with Champagne afternoon tea also available for £21 per person.
The Pollurian Hotel
Polurrian Road, Mullion, Cornwall , TR12 7EN
Price: From £16 per person (June 19)
The Polurrian Bay is a luxury family hotel perched on the cliffs of the Lizard Peninsula, famous for being where inventor Marconi stayed when he sent the first transatlantic message in 1901. The hotel's classic Edwardian beauty has been revamped with boutique sea-view lounges and restaurant. On warmer days afternoon tea can be enjoyed on the hotels sun terrace. Gift vouchers for full afternoon tea or champagne afternoon tea are available through their website.
St. Michael's Hotel & Spa
Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall , TR11 4NB
Price: £16.50 per person (June 19)
St Michaels is a 4 star hotel and spa is located overlooking Falmouth Bay. This award winning hotel boasts best spa in Cornwall, large hotel of the year, 2 AA Rosettes, and a Gold Green Tourism Award. Afternoon tea is severed between 2 and 5.30 and includes a mini cream tea, a selection of individual miniature desserts, a choice of tea or coffee and finger sandwiches. Champagne afternoon tea is available for £17.95 per person.
Charlottes Tea House
1 Boscawen St, Truro TR1 2QU
Set on the first floor of Coinage Hall in Truro, which has a history that goes back to 1302 and the Halcyon days of Cornish tin mining, Charlotte's Tea House creates a sanctuary of Victorian tranquillity just a few steps from the busy main streets below. Charlotte's offers a large selection of leaf teas and quality freshly brewed bean to cup Italian coffee and Cornish leaf tea from the Tregothnan Estate.
Budock Vean
Helford Passage, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5LG
Price: £31 for afternoon tea for two (June 19)
On a quiet bend of the tranquil Helford River nestles the award-winning 4 star Budock Vean Hotel. It's set in 65 acres of glorious gardens, woodlands and has its own golf course. With an AA Rosette restaurant renowned for amazing food it's a lovely place to enjoy an afternoon tea. The tea is grown on the Tregothnan Estate, just 17 miles from Budock Vean, and scones and cakes are made to the Pastry Chef's Grandmother's secret recipe.
The Alverton
Tregolls Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1ZQ
Price: £15 per person
The Alverton hotel in Truro is a historical Grade II listed building, previously a convent built by the same architect as Truro Cathedral. The Alverton poses a unique charm within walking distance to all that Truro has to offer. Their afternoon tea comes with a selection of finger sandwiches, a Cornish cream tea, Tregothnan Tea and a selection of homemade cakes.
The Idle Rocks
Harbourside, St. Mawes, Cornwall, TR2 5AN
Cornish Afternoon Tea £25 (June 19)
The Idle Rocks is situated idyllically on the Harbourside of St Mawes, perched perfectly on the rocks. Its restaurant and South facing Terrace offer an ideal location to appreciate the view across the water, whilst enjoying fabulous Cornish afternoon tea served daily from 3pm.
The Greenbank Hotel
Harbourside, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2SR
Price: From £15 per person (June 19)
Nestled on Falmouth harbour, the Greenbank Hotel blends the best of coastal living with the finest in contemporary comfort, so you can experience life on the water's edge. The restaurant, bar and terrace are open daily serving afternoon tea from 2 – 6pm. Greenbank afternoon tea includes a selection of traditional afternoon cakes, their house scones, Roddas clotted cream, strawberry jam and finger sandwiches. They also offer Children's, Champagne or Chocohic's afternoon teas.


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Saudi Gazette
AL-KHOBAR —Bankers, CFOs, key stakeholders from the government and regulatory authorities, financial institutions, technology providers, trade credit insurers, consulting and advisory firms and finance professionals gathered at the fifth edition of the Saudi Trade and Finance Summit (STFS) that opened here Tuesday to discuss the road map for the "the Kingdom's vision for better future".
The two-day summit initiated its deliberations with focus on the financial regulations, strategies and trends shaping the Kingdom's economy. The Summit is specifically covering risk mitigation; the digitization of trade finance; modern trade finance trends; Islamic banking; IFRS adoption; VAT implementation and SME development.
In his opening address, Yaseen Saeed Al-Suroor, chairman of the Saudi International Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the existing financial trend in the region and Saudi Arabia's vision 2030 that will play role of a catalyst in developing sand consolidating non-oil sector not only in the Kingdom but also in the entire region. He explained the roles of International Chamber of Commerce in the economic growth and providing a platform to investors and business executives from all over the world to boost the business.
Al Suroor said as the world's largest business organization, the ICC works to promote international trade, responsible business conduct and a global approach to regulation in order to accelerate inclusive and sustainable trade growth for the benefit of all. The discussions and interactions today will highlight and underpin these goals and pave the way for further achievements in the coming years.
Anjum Noman Mirza, Head of Trade Finance Sales and Solutions at Banque Saudi Fransi, gave a presentation where he looked at risk mitigation in international trade. He focused on the need to promote non-oil export to make Vision 2030 a reality. He said the government corporate houses and Banks must join hand and collaborate with each other in coordinated manner in order to make vision a grand success. He also shed light on cross border risks and how bank products can mitigate those risks.
Arup Roy, Head of Global Trade and Receivable Finance at Saudi British Bank (SABB) in his presentation explored the critical role of banks in providing access to Finance and managing risks. He also outlined the factors impacting trade finance flow in the region.
Zubair Shaikh, vice President-Head Trade Finance Sales at Riyad Bank, reviewed the current trend globally and in the Kingdom on digitization of trade finance. He presented key solutions facilitating digitization and helping in going paperless in trade.
Qasim Mustafa Moughrabi, country head-trade sales at National Commercial Bank, gave a presentation on trade products integration and finance solutions.
The salient feature of all the presentations made was focus on initiatives in shaping Saudi Arabia's economy toward a sustainable future; managing liquidity and cash flow; digitization of trade finance; supply chain finance; and empowerment of finance through technology..
After the presentations, there were two interesting panel discussions—the first on changing role of chief financial officers in corporate sector and the second on optimizing cash flow and best possible practices in managing healthy cash flow.
In the first discussion, the panelists included Adel Al-Hawaj, Head of Controllers at Sadara Chemical Company; Alejandro Magana de Larriva , CFO, AIRBUS Defence and Space Arabia; Mamdouh AlShahran, Deputy CEO and CFO, Saudi Real Estate Company (Al-Aqariya) and Muhammad Amir Khan, Group CFO of Jabal Omar Development Company. Zishan Iqbal Muhammad, head of sales and Client management Global trade and Receivables Finance at SABB was the moderator at the panel discussion where main focus was that CFOs are not merely money managers but rather a business partners or true strategic advisor.
In the second group discussion, panelists probed means to build a healthy cash management culture and how to optimize financial functions through effective management of account receivable and account payable utilizing technology and tracking cash flow. The panelists included Ammar Al-Zubaidi, Group CFO, Al-Khorayef Group; Khaed Elshaefi, Group financial controller at Rawabi Holding; Nadeem Quraishi, CFO, Al-Sulaiman Group and Wael Khalil, CFO, eXtra. Hariraj Subramanian, head of cash management producrs at Gulf International Bank, was the moderator.
In the second day of the summit today (Wednesday), there will be presentation on various aspects of trade and finance but the most awaited subject would be Value added Tax (VAT) and mitigating trade risk. Experts and businessmen are keen to attend the session as Saudi Arabia will implement 5 percent VAT from January 1, 2018.


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Coredna® Takes Tivoli Audio® to New Heights With Launch of a Global E-Commerce Platform
Shoptalk, Las Vegas, March 20, 2017 (Newswire.com) - Coredna a leading cloud e-Commerce company serving brands with omni-channel shopping along with marketing website technologies has today announced a global partnership for the roll out of 30 e-Commerce stores for Tivoli Audio.
Coredna is experiencing rapid growth in the US market since launching just under 12 months ago. This partnership with Tivoli Audio highlights the value proposition that multi-brand, multi-market companies are seeing in the technology when looking to capitalize on the growth of online commerce.
Since 2000 Tivoli Audio has been an innovator in the audio space, with iconic products such as the Model One. Recently Tivoli Audio launched the Model One Digital the successor to the Model One.
Paul DePasquale, Chief of Product Design & Innovation, Tivoli Audio said, "Our partnership with Coredna is the first step in transforming Tivoli Audio into a digital first company. Customers today expect to engage with us across multiple channels. The products we build have to integrate seamlessly with way our customers' lifestyle. Coredna offers Tivoli Audio a simplified approach to deploying complex technology, giving us the flexibility to evolve as our company grows."
Dan Atanasov, CFO of Tivoli Audio added, "With our previous Magento platform the true cost of ownership was higher than expected. In addition the overhead in maintenance limited our ability to drive ROI. Coredna offers us a consumption based platform that will grow as our needs and markets develop. It's a one-stop-shop for all our digital needs. We are very excited about this partnership."
Sam Saltis, CEO & Founder of Coredna, said, "We are proud to be working with an innovative manufacturer like Tivoli Audio. Our goal is to remove the friction involved with the building and management, of website technology. This involves streamlining their supply chain while making it easier for retailers and customers to engage with the brand."
About Coredna
Coredna's software is an all-in-one digital experience platform that enables enterprises to better manage web content, as well as their overall e-commerce presence with unprecedented ease of use at a set monthly price. A full description of its features and capabilities is listed here. Coredna has been operating in Australia for over 15 years providing global support to clients that include Nintendo, Staples, Louis Vuitton and Langham Hotels. Today, more than 500 companies rely on Coredna to manage their online business.
More about coredna at www.coredna.com.
About Tivoli Audio
Tivoli Audio was founded in 2000 with the goal of bringing beautifully designed, simple-to-use, high-quality audio products to market. Started by Tom DeVesto, a highly respected and long-established designer and industry leader, Tivoli Audio has brought some of the most innovative, highly-acclaimed audio products to market including Model One, Portable Audio Laboratory (PAL), Music System all-in-one stereo system, and Albergo clock radio – all with Bluetooth enabled technology. Tivoli Audio manufactures and markets award-winning signature audio products that have not only broken the sound barrier in terms of high fidelity performance, but are produced in a unique range of colors and furniture grade woods to look as good as they sound. Today, Tivoli Audio products are sold in over 50 countries worldwide.
More about Tivoli Audio at www.tivoliaudio.com.
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Kevens headlines Ukraine's premiere reggae festival in Kharkov . June 5- 2015
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I am proud to announce that I am one of the headliners for Ukraine's premiere 3day reggae festival in Kharkov. I close the show on the first day, Friday June 5th. My music is about love , with help from above I plan to bring it to all four corners of the world. For more info on this event, please go to Ukraine 's premiere reggae fest


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Week 14 has wrapped up in our Razzball Elite league, and we've finally got a shake-up atop the standings. Feeling a lot less nature-y this past week with a 4-5 loss to Scurry to the Left, The Nature Boy is now tied for first with Kap's Team. But even more exciting was my first huge win! No hangover from the beard ride Slim gave me last week… We shouldn't have made "didgeri-don't" the safe word! Only six weeks of the regular season remain, so it's crunch time for the teams out of the top 6. Read more below from owners that chimed in on their squads as we recap week 14:
1. Kap's Team (84-41-1)
FAAB Remaining: $81 FAAB Moves this week: n/a
2. The Nature Boy (83-40-3)
FAAB Remaining: $70 FAAB Moves this week: n/a
3. Barking BassetHounds (80-43-3)
FAAB Remaining: $20 FAAB Moves this week: n/a
4. Like A Josh – IFBL (80-44-2)
FAAB Remaining: $61 FAAB Moves this week: n/a
5. Cigar Smoking Monkey (79-47-0)
FAAB Remaining: $6 FAAB Moves this week: n/a
6. Breaking Batum (75-51-0)
FAAB Remaining: $82 FAAB Moves this week: n/a
7. Slim – Razzball (70-53-3)
FAAB Remaining: $5 FAAB Moves this week: n/a
Everything finally appears to be going as planned. The 7-2 win is nothing out of the norm but I finally managed to make up some ground due to the 6th place team losing 4-5. My 6 and 1/2 game deficit was nearly cut in half as I now sit a mere 3 and 1/2 games out of the playoffs with 6 weeks to play. Plenty of time but there is still little room for a misstep. There's no shortage of positives to take away from the week so instead I'll focus on the bottom of the roster. My last 3 spots are currently held by Cory Joseph, Jeremy Evans, and Alexis Ajinca. Maybe an argument could be made for Steven Adams to be on this list but he's an A+ keeper prospect in my eyes and whatever he gives for now I simply consider to be a bonus. Cory Joseph continues to start and see about 24 minutes nightly. He hasn't blown up but he's shown at every stop that he's a scorer and over the last 2 weeks he's managed to also help in steals, assists, and a few blocks. At only 22 years old there's enough keeper potential for me to sit back and wait to see how he responds to the extra playing time. I payed a hefty $21 in waiver cash for Jeremy Evans way back when and lately the returns have been worth it. He even got a start on Friday but fell hard, bruised his tail bone, and remains day-to-day. Frustrating to say the least but I need to show patience. I still believe there is some cheap keeper potential with Evans. Alexis Ajinca has been highly unpredictable from game to game and if I have extra players on a heavy schedule day then Ajinca tends to be my 1st choice to sit, mostly because I haven't really needed his blocks. The turnovers are unbelievable but he continues to start and get about 18 minutes so I'll continue to hold the course and see where it takes me. The double-double with 2 block upside is obvious but until he can play under control that upside will remain unrealized.
8. Scurry to the Left (68-57-1)
FAAB Remaining: $76 FAAB Moves this week: n/a
9. Martyball – IFBL (66-59-1)
FAAB Remaining: $76 FAAB Moves this week: n/a
10. JB Gilpin – Razzball (63-62-1)
FAAB Remaining: $1 FAAB Moves this week: n/a
Wait, what?! Above .500?! How did this happen?! A huge 8-1 win, only my third 6+ win week, finally makes me a winning team. It's been a struggle! Benefiting from Hoopus A not having Kemba Walker, I got solid contributions from almost every player to help ease the blow of Kawhi's injury. The big surprise was how well Nick Calathes played (and how long – 40+ minutes!) given the Mike Conley injury. $1 well spent! As opposed to a lot of other bad buys… A full week of Kemba would have made 3s close and probably won Hoopus Asts and Stls, so thanks Charlotte for keeping it cautious! I'm deluding myself into thinking I have a shot at the playoffs, but… maybe I do! This will be a huge week against the 3rd place BassetHounds then I finish the year against teams all out of the top 8 in weeks 16-20. So the schedule should help. I get a huge boost with Calathes probably giving me four high-minute starts in place of Conley, Khris Middleton looking fairly solidified in his role for now, and Serge Ibaka playing great ball lately. Hopefully it's enough to give me a W this week.
11. Doug – tdbsports.com (63-62-1)
FAAB Remaining: $78 FAAB Moves this week: Metta World Peace ($20)
12. Hoopus Alleyoopus (62-62-2)
FAAB Remaining: $55 FAAB Moves this week: n/a
Well, JB seasoned me with a 8-1 beatdown. I was in 9th place last week and I felt I was within striking distance of the 6th and final playoff spot. Without Kemba Walker, I didn't love my chances but thought I might be able to escape with a 5-4 win or lose 4-5 and live to fight another day. WRONG. Now 12 games back with 6 weeks to play with an added 3 teams to leapfrog, I can probably shift my focus to next season. So, uh thanks for that I guess JB. I will still try to win every week, but am more likely now to trade with an eye on the future.
This being a dynasty league, I wasn't sure if my team would compete this year. I was more focused on getting young players for good prices so that I could be competitive every year. I think I did that. Now it is a matter of picking the right complementary players, because apparently Javale McGee and Derrick Williams were less than optimal choices.
13. Ben – RotoGold (58-66-2)
FAAB Remaining: $98 FAAB Moves this week: n/a
14. Pete Nice – Razzball (57-67-2)
FAAB Remaining: $10 FAAB Moves this week: n/a
15. I'm a Currian (50-74-2)
FAAB Remaining: $59 FAAB Moves this week: Nate Wolters ($6), Ricky Ledo ($1)
16. Mr Green – Nowhere (50-75-1)
FAAB Remaining: $26 FAAB Moves this week: n/a
For (I believe) the first time this season I didn't make any waiver claims. I'm not sure if that is either a) because my team is playing better as evidenced by my 6-3 win this week, or b) due to the lack of talent available on the wire. I did however make a trade last week, which I guess keeps my revolving roster moving for yet another week. I traded away a guy I just got for a $1 waiver claim the day before in order to grab a 25 year old player who has a rotation spot firmly locked up. He's got seasons with average or better per 36 numbers in points, assists, steals, 3PT, FT%, and for a guard his rebounding numbers are alright too. Having said all of that, I'm obviously choosing to ignore the fact that Jordan Crawford is on his 4th team in his 4th season in the league, and that he is firmly behind Curry and Iggy on the depth chart for at least one more year. Of course if that wasn't the case he probably wouldn't have been available for trade as a $2 potential keeper.
A win is a win is a win! Despite the fact that I was playing a team that was lower than me in the standings, it was really nice to finally get another win after 6 straight losses. I choose to ignore the fact that for some reason Lebron was on my opponents bench for 2 of his games. Oh well. I'm really hoping to make it 2 wins in a row this week, since after this I get matchups against the #4, 5, 6 and 7 teams. Even if I'm not in the playoff picture, I'll be happy to play the part of spoiler if I can manage a surprise win any where during that stretch.
A quick look at my roster tells me that Nicholson and Porter are either out of the rotation now, or are on the verge of being out of it. Both have long term potential though, so I'm hoping they are given a chance to play at some point soon by their respective coaches. Other than those two and Arnett Moultrie, who is either ready to come back from injury or only weeks away depending on which days sound bite you listen to, everybody else on my roster (excluding Nerlens Noel) appears to be at least somewhat involved in their respective rotations. That is a nice change compared to where my team has been for the past couple months. I'm really hoping that just getting more games played will give me a better chance to compete each week.
17. Nashed Potatoes (43-82-1)
FAAB Remaining: $91 FAAB Moves this week: n/a
18. ChazTop-KevinBottom (41-84-1)
FAAB Remaining: $75 FAAB Moves this week: n/a
19. Team Tough Guy Town (38-86-2)
FAAB Remaining: $89 FAAB Moves this week: n/a
20. Kinsey's Team (34-89-3)
FAAB Remaining: $100 FAAB Moves this week: n/a
Remember REL teams, if you are in the league and want your recap in the post, hit me up any time before Tuesday morning. Good luck in week 15!


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STANLEY HO IN INTENSIVE CARE AFTER BRAIN SURGERY scmp.com
Stanley Ho is being treated in intensive care following surgery to remove a blood clot. A "business associate" is cited as saying that Mr. Ho had an accident at home and injured his head, but this has not been confirmed. Family members continued to arrive at the hospital yesterday while the news also sent shares in his two flagship companies down. Shun Tak Holdings fell 2.81% to HK$5.88 and SJM Holdings dropped by 4.54% to HK$3.15.


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Well here we are again at the best time of the year for horror nuts such as ourselves. I'm sure you already saw the top 5 list by fellow writer Jesse Bartel and i hope you'll forgive me in including one identical title. Now, we all have our own tastes and i'm certain i'll get some arguments thrown my way on a choice or two, but i implore you to remember these are my personal recommendations, not yours! I would personally recommend checking out any or all of these titles this Halloween if you're having trouble deciding on something to watch on this glorius holliday!
Rob Zombie's Halloween 2
I know i'm going to catch a lot of grief for this one, but i personally love this film. If you are want to enjoy this film as it was meant to be seen in all it's gritty and grimy glory, make sure you check out the Unrated Director's Cut version of the film. Unlike the majority of horror fans out there, when i heard Rob Zombie was remaking Halloween i didn't want a true remake of Carpenter's classic, i wanted an original gritty and grimy take on the series in the grizzly nature Zombie is known for in his films. I liked the first film, but i find the sequel far superior. H2 is basically the Halloween film i had hoped for when Rob Zombie did the original. H2 is exactly what i had hoped for and expected from a Rob Zombie 'Halloween' film.
P.S. For those who don't like this film and feel the need to continually bash it and say how horrible it is, i would like to direct your attention to the picture above and left!
I am not the first or even the second person here to add this to his list, but i just couldn't exclude this film regardless. I might even go so far as to say this is my favorite Halloween 'themed' film of all time. If there is one film i make sure to watch each year around this time, Trick r' Treat is that film.
For those in the mood for something more goofy and fun this Halloween season, yet without holding anything back on the gore level, then Hatchet is definately the film for you. If you are like me, sometimes you want a break from the creepy films and just want to watch something fun and riddled with blood and guts. Opinions go both ways on this film but it's one of my favorite horror comedy's of all time. It's also a very respectable and true homage to the American slasher films of the 80s. I'd say it's a proven fact at this point that Adam Green is no stranger to bringing some of the greatest practical gore effects around to the screen while keeping the mood light and fun. Victor Krowley has risen, at least in my book!
This is one of those films that holds sentimental value for me and is one of my favorite horror films of all time. Ok, now that you are done laughing and shaking you head here it is. This film basically boosted me to a full fledged horror fan. I know it is far from the best horror film ever, but if it wasn't for this film i probably wouldn't be as much of a horror nut as i am today. It brought home a new twist on the slasher genre and introduced a whole new group of fans to the genre (including me). I still to this day can't get over the mask and the ghostface costume is still my go-to choice for any Halloween parties and the like. Plus, how can anyone not love Matthew Lillard's goofy antics in the film.
The Thing
Let me clear something up real quick, i am referring to the original classic by John Carpenter here, not the prequel by the same name. I know many wouldn't even really consider this a horror film, but i feel it has all the right creepy elements for a perfect Halloween film. The tension of not knowing who is who..or what, the calm creepy vibe of the film overall, and of course the wonderful soundtrack all add up to make one very calm and creepy film. This is one of those film's will definately go down in history as one of the greats of it's time (if it's not already considered as such). Kurt Russel and Keith David doesn't hurt the star power aspect of the film either.
I guarantee that after i post this i will start thinking of dozens of great titles i will feel i should of included, but as for the record, these are my picks and i'm sticking to it. i highly reccomend all of these films if you are looking for something to watch, and if you don't agree with me on some, you know where to find the door!
I wish you a happy halloween and a wonderful holliday full of frightful fun!