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Can you imagine running around, washing and drying clothes for your family while you also work hard at your job? And doing this chore cannot be overlooked because who wants to wear soiled clothes? Thank god for washing machines!
Overtime, the design and the functions have gained ground to give us the washing machines we see in the market today. The modern machines have micro-controllers and automatic systems which make it super convenient for the present day man. You not only save a ton of time but also a lot of effort.
But how do we choose the most suitable washing machine for us when there are countless options out there? Don't worry! We've done all the work for you. Simply pore over our buyer's guide or directly check out our top picks in the ensuing sections.
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Our Top Picks – Best Washing Machines In India:
Despite the large selection of washing machines available out there, we managed to narrow down to … excellent washing machines. This list is put together based on thorough research and evaluation across facets like features, manufacturer prominence, design, variety, innovative technologies, ease of use, and reviews.
1. IFB 8 KG Fully-Automatic Front Loading Washing Machine –
IFB is a very reputed Indian company that is known for making one of the best washing machines in the country. This model is ideal for a family of 5+ persons and is great for those who prefer convenience over cost. You get a fully-automatic machine that can perform all the functions without any manual intervention.
In case you get hard water in your area, this should definitely be on top of your list because it uses a feature known as Aqua Energy. This technology facilitates thorough cleaning by converting hard water to soft. Moreover, you wouldn't need the water to flow in full force as this machine can function even when the pressure is low. What's more? You also get a time-delay feature which let's you schedule the wash up to one full day.
Other salient features include fast drying time, high spin speed (1400 rpm), auto-tub clean, and several wash care programs like heavily soiled cotton, normally soiled cotton, daily wash, silk special, curtains, mixed fabric, wool, program repeat, lingerie, and hand wash. To boot, this machine comes with a 4 years' warranty, covering quite a few aspects.
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2. Bosch 7 KG Fully-Automatic Front Loading Washing Machine –
One of the highly rated front-loading washing machines are those from the house of Bosch. This particular model is perfect for a family of 3-4 members. Similar to the previous IFB model, this one too is a fully-automatic machine and offers high energy as well as water efficiency. The spin speed is only a little slower than the aforementioned model at 1200 rpm and you get a 2-year warranty on the entire machine and 10 years' warranty on the motor.
Additionally, you get features such as anti-vibration tech, express wash, a huge LED display, Vario-Drum tech, ActiveWater Plus (for adjusting water by sensing the load size automatically), allergy plus, and child lock. The machine offers several unique wash cycles such as sari and monsoon wash. What's more? The Bosch washing machine also sports an in-built heater while allowing you to adjust the temperature.
As far as energy efficiency is concerned, this machine has a rating of A+++, indicating a very high efficiency. A feature that we thought is extremely useful is the volt-check feature. This comes in use in the event of power fluctuations and power cuts.
If you like this product but have a smaller family size, you can opt for the 6 KG model that comes at a much cheaper price.
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3. LG 6.5 Inverter Fully-Automatic Front Loading Washing Machine –
Another top-notch washing machine that works out well for a family size of 3 to 4 members, this machine by LG offers a spin speed of 1000 RPM that even though is lesser than the 2 models mentioned above, is sufficient for drying your laundry fast. Furthermore, the drum is made of stainless steel, which is the best in our opinion.
Much like Bosch, LG also provides a warranty of 2 years on the product and 10 years on the motor.
Some of the special features that you get with this model are 6 motion DD tech, spa steam technology (for better wash results), water-proof touch control, inverter direct drive technology, built-in heater, child lock, auto-restart, and SmartThinkQ NFC technology (app for downloading new wash programs).
This machine also offers steam wash; a feature that kills bacteria, dust mites, pet and pollen allergens, thereby providing that additional care, especially for delicate items.
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4. BPL 6.2 KG Fully-Automatic Top Loading Washing Machine –
BPL is one of the oldest electronics companies in India that is known to make reliable products.
This no frills machine offers a spin speed of 750 rpm and is great for bachelors and couples on a budget.
The tub is made of stainless steel which prevents rusting and ensures higher durability. You also get features including 10 wash programs (for different kinds of fabric), a digital display, auto shutdown, and child lock. What we love the most is that it has 8 water levels adjustment. This helps tremendously in saving tons of water.
Some of the other special features include Automatic Imbalance Correction. This technology detects an imbalance in your load and then, spreads them out evenly so as to wash them properly. The Air Dryer feature extracts extra moisture from the clothes, thereby giving you a relatively dry load.
As far was warranty is concerned, there's a 1-year warranty on the product as well as the motor.
Its worth noting that the Haier 5.8 KG Top-loading washing machine is often mentioned at the top of the list on several blogs. However, we personally think that this model by BPL is far more superior in terms of build and durability.
The only two cons are that this machine doesn't have an in-built heater, nor does it have a feature that keeps it running in the event of a power cut. That said, it is extremely reasonable and a lot of value for money.
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5. Samsung 6.5 KG Inverter Fully-Automatic Top Loading Washing Machine –
Samsung designs one of the best looking washing machines in India. Not only do their machines look good, but they also perform well.
This model is a fully-automatic one, ideal for a family of 2-3 members. A few of the salient features of this machine are a stainless steel diamond-drum, soft curl, and a magic dispenser to minimize any residue deposits.
What's more? Thanks to its digital inverter technology, the machine sports powerful magnets to ensure a great performance and high durability. This also aids in saving up to 40% energy while staying as quiet as it can.
The Wobble technology involves the usage of pulsators, which produce a multi-directional flow of washing. This avoids any entangling and boosts the washing power.
In case anything goes wrong, you get a 3-year warranty on the product, and 10 years on the motor.
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6. LG 7.5 KG Semi-Automatic Top Loading Washing Machine –
Yet another great washing machine from LG, this model is a semi-automatic one, perfect for a large family of 4-5 members. It is not only easy to set up but also pretty simple to use.
The machine offers a spin cycle of 1400 RPM and other features like spin shower (to wash off any soap residue from clothes), collar scrubber, air dryer, soaking tech, roller jet pulsator (for better wash), and 3 wash programs.
A few other features worth describing are Rat-Away technology and Lint Collector. The rat-away feature is basically a rat-repellent that is built into the 3MM plastic cover of the machine. Needless to say, this keeps away those unwanted pests. The lint collector ensures an unclogged pipe, as it collects all the fibers that come off during the washing process.
With this product, you get an easy return window of 10 days and a comprehensive warranty of 2 years.
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7. Whirlpool 6 KG Semi-Automatic Top Loading Washing Machine –
Despite being an American company, Whirlpool has a strong foothold in the Indian market. Aside from the other esteemed companies listed above, Whirlpool also does a great job at making washing machines.
This washing machine is another semi-automatic model which is ideal for a tiny family with budget constraints. It is also suitable for bachelors. It uses up very little energy and water to produce fairly good wash results. You get a spin speed of 1400 rpm and additional features including a smart scrub station, SuperSoak technology, waterproof control panel, lint collector, 66 liters' capacity tub, and a multi-utility tray for sorting laundry.
The only downside of this machine is that it requires a significant amount of manual effort. That said, you get a 2 years' warranty on the motor and the product each.
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Buyer's Guide –
1. Material:
Though most manufacturers now make washing machines using the most appropriate materials, it is still advisable to ensure that they are rust-resistant because the machine will constantly come in contact with water. Remember that stainless steel is your best bet.
2. Load Capacity/Drum Size:
The load capacity or the drum size, refers to the weight of the clothing/furnishing items that need to be washed in a single operation. Normally this ranges from 5 Kgs to 10 Kgs. The size/capacity that you will require will mainly depend upon your family size.
Here's a quick reference chart to understand this – Family of 1-2 persons5 to 6.5 KgsFamily of 2-3 persons6 to 7 KgsFamily of 3-4 persons7 to 8 KgsFamily of 5 persons and above8 to 10 Kgs
3. Automatic Or Semi-Automatic:
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Semi-automatic washing machines require a great deal of manual work to perform all of the functions. They function automatically when it comes to rinsing clothes, but manual when it comes to the rest.
Fully-automatic washing machines on the other hand, perform all the functions on their own. The only con is that they're more expensive. However, it is worth the extra money.
4. Top Load Or Front Load:
Top load washing machines feature a drum door on the top from where to load the clothes whereas front load washing machines have an opening right at the front for loading clothes.
That said, there are quite a few more significant differences between the two. Take a look:
Top Load Pros & Cons
ProsConsMore economical (you can get models ranging from 5k to 15k)Harsh on clothes while rinsingUses less electricity given a shorter drying cycleUses more waterAvailability of semi-automatic and automatic machinesThey use plastic agitators (rods meant for cleaning) that are placed vertically, thereby using up space within the tub.Noisy during operation
Front Load Pros & Cons
ProsConsUses lesser water for rinsing due to 'tumbling' action.Consumes more electricity due to longer drying cyclesGentler on clothesSlightly more expensiveDries clothes more efficientlyAvailability of only automatic machinesConsistent cleaningCan't add load in the middle of a wash
What you choose will greatly depend upon your budget and preferences.
5. Energy Efficiency:
Generally speaking, top-load washing machines use up more energy compared to front-load machines. However, the front-load machines are more efficient at cleaning. Whatever your choice, make sure that you check their EU Energy Label system rating. This rating is assigned between A+++ to A. Needless to say, you should try and go for the highest rating as those machines are the most energy efficient.
6. Inverter Technology:
Similar to air conditioners, washing machines also use an inverter technology to save as much electricity as possible. This technology aids the machine to run at variable speeds as per the amount of load. In other words, it adjusts the motor speed to perform optimally depending upon the load.
On the contrary, regular washing machines run at a fixed speed for a fixed amount of load in order to perform its best. Therefore, no matter what the amount of load, the washing machine will still use up the electricity required to run at an optimal level.
Inverter washing machines are ideal for those who tend to use the machine with different amounts of load frequently.
7. Other Technologies:
Washing machines come with a legion of other technologies that can really enhance the process of washing clothes. Let's take a look at a few of these technologies –
i) Direct Drive Technology & Noise Reduction Technologies –
Nowadays, washing machines feature a direct drive technology which sometimes comes as a package with an inverter washing machine. This technology eliminates the need of gears and belts. Instead, the motor is a bit heavy and designed in a way that it consumes least amount of electricity while producing minimum noise. These motors are also more long-lasting compared to conventional motors. A few of the machines even come with an extra feature called vibration reduction technology. This technology alleviates the noise further.
ii) Innovative Drum Technology:
Different companies have come up with different drum design technologies. For example, Bosch boasts of the VarioDrum technology,Siemens uses quite a similar design; "Samsung" has a 'Diamond Drum Technology' in which the drum features 25% smaller perforations which are placed inside a diamond-shaped basin.
iii) Flexwash & Twinwash:
Let's go back to the top load vs front load debate. Despite the differences listed in this article, isn't it still a tough choice? The good news is that some of the latest washing machines by Samsung, come with a Flexwash option. Basically, this technology blends the benefits of both the aforementioned drum door types.
A similar technology is offered by LG. However, it is termed as a TwinWash system.
iv) EcoBubble/O2 Wash Technology:
Washing machines convert detergents into bubbles to clean the load without causing any harm to your clothes. These bubbles blow up around the clothes and filter into the fabric to get rid of the most rigid of dirt marks.
Indian companies allow this technology to be used with cold water as well because unlike in western countries, Indians do their laundry using cold water.
8) Motion Styles:
As the name suggests, this technology refers to the cleaning motions which help in washing the clothes in a better manner.For example, LG's 6-Motion DD facility features 6 motion or cleaning styles including 'tumbling', 'stepping', 'scrubbing', 'swing', 'rolling', and 'filtering'.
The IFB company also offers various washing styles like Air bubble, 3600 wash, cradle wash, O2 wash, and Steam wash.
Remember this rule of thumb: more the number of motion/washing styles, better the performance of the washing machine.
9) Drum Sanitization:
A lot of the newer washing machines offer a drum sanitization process whereby the harmful germs and allergens inside the drum get X'd out using a 'jet stream' of hot water. This is a great add-on for you, hygiene conscious folks. Samsung offers an Eco Drum Cleaning Technology which does exactly what we have mentioned above.
- Soaking Technology: In order to clean the laundry properly, it is important that the laundry is soaked in water and detergent correctly. Samsung has brought to us the 'BubbleSoak Technology' which removes stubborn stains by means of bubbles on the press of a button. Whirlpool offers a 'SuperSoak' technique that uses a soaking and scrubbing method.
- In-Built Heaters: Like we mentioned earlier, Indians do not use hot water for washing laundry. However, companies have recently started adding a heater function to their washing machines.
- Wash Modes: Wash modes or cycles refer to the different wash settings given to wash different types of fabrics like wool and silk. This is important as harsh washing styles may damage delicate fabrics. These settings also allow you to set a timer or turn the knob to "spin" for drying clothes.
- Temperature Setting: Temperature settings aren't very common in washing machines made by Indian companies. However, it is an important consideration to make if you have an infant at home or a family member with low immunity or tolerance to contaminants.
Unfortunately, this facility is not available on majority of the top-load washing machines. That said, you do get one pipe each for cold and hot water.
10. Additional Features:
Aside from all the technologies and settings mentioned above, washing machines do come with a few additional features such as an auto-detergent dispenser. This feature lets your washing machine decide how much detergent is to be dispensed because too much of it may lead to discoloration of clothes, bad odor, and over usage of water whereas too less of it will lead to dissatisfactory wash results.
Another feature is "Fuzzy Logic". This feature facilitates your washing machine to automatically detect the kind of laundry in the drum and select a suitable wash cycle. To boot, it can also sense the load size, thereby selecting the amount of detergent, water, and time needed for complete wash process.
A few washing machines also come with a feature known as "time-delay". Time-delay makes it possible to schedule your wash at a later time. You can put in the laundry and have the machine operate while you're away.
11. Spin Speed:
Spin speed or spin cycle, refers to the time your washing machine takes to dry the laundry once the washing process is complete. A machine with a fast spin speed would mean less energy consumption whereas a machine with a relatively slower spin cycle would mean more consumption of electricity.
12. Taking On Hard Water:
There are many places across India where you still get hard water. The thing about hard water is that it is not capable of dissolving the detergent properly. Moreover, hard water eventually forms a white residue around parts of the washing machine like the drum and the water supply pipe which can result in clogging.
Nowadays, Indian washing machine manufacturers add a feature to the modern machines whereby the hard water can be easily converted to soft water.
Wrapping Up:
It is important to keep all the aspects mentioned under our "Buyer's Guide" in mind while out buying a washing machine. This will help you get one that suits your personal tastes and needs the best.
A few other notable washing machines available in the Indian market include Whirlpool's 6.5 Kg fully-automatic top loading machine (WM Royal), Samsung's 6 Kg fully-automatic front loading machine (WW60M206LMW/TL), LG's 9 Kg inverter Wi-Fi fully-automatic front loading machine (FHT1409SWS).
We hope that this article has helped you get more clarity about what you're looking for in a washing machine. In case of any queries, please do leave us a comment below and we'll try our best to resolve it.


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Date & Time: Saturday, Feb. 13th, 7:30 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)
Location: Prema Drala Ashram
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Come join us in commemorating The Divine Romance, a holy day created by Louix Dor Dempriey to honor and celebrate the courtship with The Beloved of your soul. Louix will be giving a discourse in celebration of this day, which will be broadcast live around the world.
Please note that if you are unable to participate during the live broadcast, you will be able to view a replay of the event at your convenience.

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Buon Ma Thuot is the city of Dak Lak province which is in Central Highland in 400 – 800m high above sea level. There are beautiful and famous waterfalls such as: Thuy Tien, Trinh Nu, Krong Kmar, among many big lakes such as Lak, Dak Mil…Coming there, tourists are able to get in the primitive forests of the Chu Yang Sin, Yok Don National parks, visit Buon Don.
Geography & Climate
Daklak is one of the five provinces in the Central Highlands, located at an average altitude of 500m. Dakalak covers an area of 13.093 square km, bordered with provinces: Gia Lai in the north, Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa in the east, Lam Dong in the south, Binh Phuoc and Cambodia in the west with 250km border with Cambodia.
Climate: average 230C – 330C with two distinct seasons: rainy season from May to November and dry season from December to April next year. Rainfall: 2,000mm/year.
In Daklak, there are 2 nationala parks including Chu Giang Sin and Yokdon. Yok Don National Park, is about 40 km from Buon Ma Thuot city to the west, with an area of 115.545ha, where conservation of natural resources of precious forest ecosystem. Especially, deciduous forest, with many species of rare animals and there are many natural lakes, rivers, waterfalls. This park has a diversity flora, many species of birds, rare animals, many varieties of unique orchids, many species of herbs.
Nam Ka natural conservation forest, a sample of mountainous humid tropical forests, is very special about the richness of habitats and diversity of terrain, populations of plants and animals. The abrupt change and alternating between sceneries: high mountain and dense forests, low hills and glade, valleys and fields, marshes and lakes … it makes the sense of nature is very interesting.
In addition, a famous cluster of the landscape including Dray Sap, Dray Nur and Gia Long waterfall, is about 30km from Buon Ma Thuot city the South-West. all of these waterfalls are located on the Srepok river, the mixing of Krong Kno river (Husband river) and Krong Ana river (Wife river). With a high cliff, water fall down and makes so loud rushing, powerful sound impressing the visitors.
Ethnic minorities
Dak Lak province has a population of 1,7 million including 44 ethnic minority groups (the Viet-70%, the Ede-15%, the M'nong-5% and the others-10%)., each group has its own traditional culture. Especially, the traditional culture of Ede, M'Nong, Gia Rai ethnic group, etc … with the Gongs festivals, buffalo-eating, elephant racing in the spring; architecture of house-on-stilts and other musical instruments known as the gongs, rocks, T'rung and many ancient songs… are valuable cultural tangible and intangible products. In which, the cultural space of The Central Highlands Gongs was certificated as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. In Daklak, all unique cultural traditions of ethnic groups make the general culture diversified and rich.
Travel activities
Come to Buon Ma Thuot – Daklak, visitors can have a good opportunity of riding an elephant around tribal villages, rowing a pirogue on Lak Lake or tasting some " Can Wine" and then joining the dancers in "gong-dance" shows in the evening. You can make trekking trips in untouched forests of Nam Ka or Yokdon national park and stay with an ethnic family in a remote village. Visiting the famous place where wild elephants are caught and tamed that is Ban Don, and legendary stories about the King of elephant catchers are told by the old villagers who were members of the catching team as well. Come to Buon Ma Thuot – Daklak, you will enjoy and discover the mysterious features of nature and people of the region.
Almost hotels are standard and some of them are superior such as Dakruco hotel, Damsan hotel and Bach Ma hotel. You can spend the night in a long house on stilts in ethnic village or in some tourist sites. There is one resort named Lak lake resort, located by lak lake that is about 60km from Buon Ma Thuot.
Getting there & Away
– Land Routes: from Buon Ma Thuot to Nha Trang via National Route 26: 188km; to Dalat via National Route 27: 200km; to Pleiku via National Route 14C: 188km; and to Ho Chi Minh City via 14A: 350km.
– Airlines: you can come to Buon Ma Thuot from: Ho Chi Minh City (45 minutes), Ha Noi (90 minutes), Danang (45 minutes).


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Pleomorphic — Ple o*mor phic, a. Pertaining to pleomorphism; as, the pleomorphic character of bacteria. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pleomorphic — 1886, from pleo , from Gk. pleio , comb. form of pleon more, comparative of polys much, from PIE *ple (see POLY (Cf. poly )) + morphe form (see MORPHEUS (Cf. Morpheus)) … Etymology dictionary
pleomorphic — adjective Date: 1886 able to assume different forms ; polymorphic < pleomorphic bacteria > < a pleomorphic sarcoma > • pleomorphism noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
pleomorphic — variable in size and shape … Dictionary of ichthyology
pleomorphic — adj. [Gr. pleion, more; morphe, form] Having the ability to change shape; polymorphic, or a type of polymorphism … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
pleomorphic — (ple o mor fik) Refers to bacteria that are variable in shape and lack a single, characteristic form … Dictionary of microbiology
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I love fall and winter the very most in terms of fashion choices. Comfy sweaters, stylish boots, cute jeans, and my favorite of all, SCARVES!
Scarves are seriously the saving grace of a girl on a budget. They can take a plain Jane outfit and make it chic in about 10 seconds. Trust me, I know, as I have a closet full of plain Jane clothes (or at least clothes that aren't at the height of fashion at the moment). But I have a fantastic selection of scarves, and I get compliments on my "outfit" every single time I wear them. But I know the truth…the scarf is what really pops. The rest of the outfit is completely forgettable, but with help from the scarf, it gets transformed into something worthy of a compliment!
And today I want to highlight a store that has an AMAZING selection of scarves that really pop, and all at price points you are going to love! It's called Happy Scarf, and let me just show you the beautiful pieces I have from their collection.
First up, for the holidays I got this too-pretty-for-words red scarf that is wide enough to be used as a shawl, also. It is SUPER soft and makes me feel totally cozy. It is absolutely striking and will be part of my Christmas outfit for sure. The first time I wore it out, Tim was actually stopped by a gentleman and told that he had a beautiful wife. Um…let me think about the last time that happened. Oh yeah, I remember…NEVER! It looks and feels so posh and it keeps me warm, too. I will be hanging on to this scarf for years and years! And the price tag is a fabulous $15.99!
Next, I have a casual blue scarf that is so soft and delicate, but adds visual interest to my outfits (and looks so nice with jeans!). I find the design to be so pretty. I love that muted look…so calming! This new addition to their collection can be yours for $19.20.
Don't miss the $12 scarf sale that is happening right now…LOTS of pashmina on clearance and simply a ton of holiday bargains, either for yourself or a friend.
Simply put, Happy Scarf is a major online find, and a place where you can snag some serious help for your wardrobe at bargain-basement prices. I would highly recommend checking them out. I know you will be really impressed with the quality of the products you receive! They also have a free shipping, free exchange and free return policy. You can't beat that!!
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Alumni return to campus to boost student career prospects
Nearly 40 former Sussex students will return to campus to pass on tips to current students and recent graduates seeking to break into various industry sectors during Make it Happen fortnight (22 February-4 March).
Alumni who have volunteered to speak range from very recent graduates to senior figures who possess a wealth of experience and knowledge in their field.
Their employers include: Channel 4, ITV, Saatchi & Saatchi, Unicef UK, Save the Children, Cabinet Office, V&A, Vodafone, DMH Stallard, Microsoft, Twitter, Scientifica, Nikon UK, Wiley, HSBC and UBS.
The Careers in… events, which are jointly organised by the Careers and Employability Centre (CEC) and the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO), will each feature a panel discussion followed by an audience Q&A and networking over free wine and snacks.
The seven industry-specific evenings will cover: Media and Communications; Development, Charities and Not-for-Profit; Government, Public Services and Heritage; Law; Creative and Digital Technologies; Science; and Business, Marketing and Finance.
Last year, over 500 students and graduates turned out to gain an insight into different career pathways and make valuable new contacts.
This year's alumni speakers will include: David Bull CBE (Economics 1972), Executive Director, Unicef UK; Jake Steadman (Computer Science with Management Studies 2002), International Research Director, Twitter; Ann Eatwell (English 1975), Curator, V&A; Daniel Metcalf (Biology 2004), Advanced Imaging Manager, Nikon; and Hilary Oliver (Music 1982), Head of Performance & Reward, HSBC.
Also taking part is Steven Cowburn (English 2001), Founder and Director of Lightweight Media, who returns after taking part as a panellist in 2015.
He said: "I had a great time. It was genuinely inspiring to see so many people with an interest in doing what I do, and to see their enthusiasm in general."
One student who attended last year added: "[The event] taught me to make the most of the opportunities out there."
As part of Make it Happen fortnight, students and recent graduates will also have the chance to take part in a series of skills workshops and receive expert advice from employers (including some who are recruiting).
Click here for the full programme of events and a breakdown of alumni speakers by School.
The events are free to attend and students can register through CareerHub.


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Joanne Catherall one of the two female vocalists of the veteran English synthpop band The Human League was born 18 September 1962. Catherall started out as an unknown 18-year old school girl when she and her best friend Susan Ann Sulley were discovered in Sheffield's Crazy Daisy Nightclub In October 1980 by Philip Oakey, the lead singer and a founder member of English Electroni Synth Pop band The Human League. At short notice she and Sulley were invited to join the band's European tour that was in crisis after the original group had split. The pair then joined Oakey in forming a new and commercially successful line-up of The Human League, in turn making an international pop star of Catherall.
The Human League were formed in Sheffield in 1977. The band had an early hit with "Being Boiled", but achieved greater fame after a membership change in 1980. Dare (1981), the band's most popular album, yielded the single "Don't You Want Me", a No. 1 hit in the pop charts of UK, US and many other countries. Other international hits include: "Love Action", "Open Your Heart", "Mirror Man", "Fascination", "The Lebanon", "Human" (a US No. 1) and "Tell Me When".
The only constant band member since 1977 is vocalist and songwriter Philip Oakey. Originally an avant-garde all-male synthesizer-based group, The Human League evolved into a commercially successful synthpop band under Oakey's leadership. Since 1987, the band has essentially been a trio of Oakey and long-serving female vocalists Joanne Catherall and Susan Ann Sulley (who joined the ensemble in 1980).Since 1978, The Human League have released nine studio albums, four EPs, 30 singles and several compilation albums. They have had five albums and eight singles in the UKTop Ten and have sold more than 20 million records. Catherall has remained in the band ever since, working constantly over the previous 30 years. Today, she is a joint business partner in the band, which continues to record and tour.


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The Long Way Round
Directed by David Alexanian and Russ Malkin
Elixir Films (2004)
by Thomas Day
Hollywood sucks. Reality television has turned most of the tube's output into painful parody. But, home entertainment is better than ever if you know where to look.
After a few years of resisting opportunity, I finally hooked up to Netflix to watch all the documentaries that I've missed by being too cheap to pay for television and too stubborn to pay for cable commercials. One my early picks is one of the best documentaries, ever: Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman's "Long Way Round." Even better, it's a motorcycle documentary.
The theme of the several episode program is two movie actors — McGregor is more movie actor than Boorman (a bit-part actor who's sole published credit, as far as I can determine, is "The Bunker," a god-awful horror film, and a blip-part in McGregor's "The Serpent's Kiss") — decide to take a trip around the world on motorcycles. McGregor is a road biker, Boorman is a little more of an off-road guy; but neither seem to have much experience away from civilization. So, this is a major adventure and a huge commitment.
The first of the seven-episode, two-disc Bravo series is about the concept and planning of the trip. McGregor and Boorman have a minor disagreement as to what kind of bike will be needed for the trip; Boorman votes KTM DP bikes, McGregor votes BMW GS big-bikes. KTM settles the argument by bailing from the project because they feel their bikes aren't up to the job. BMW, on the other hand, dove headfirst into the project, providing training on GS bikes and logistical assistance for the trip. When the big BMWs do break under the extreme loads and abuse this trip presents, any biker worth his helmet allows more credit than blame for the failures.
At the core, the show is about the two main characters. Most film fans know a lot about McGregor's screen presence; from "Trainspotting" to "Big Fish" to "Blackhawk Down" to "Moulin Rouge." McGregor, for me, is an actor who vanishes into his parts, so I rarely know I have been watching him until the credits roll and I discover who he played. That's not who we see in Long Way Around. We see a good guy taking on a nearly impossible task, 20,000+ miles in four months by (mostly) motorcycle, with the skills of a motorcycle enthusiast.
We don't know squat about Boorman, except that he's McGregor's best friend. Boorman is clearly more than just a groupie and as the trip progresses, he's often the heart and guts of the trip. They are both tough guys, and the trip tests every aspect of their personalities: patience, stamina, resourcefulness, language skills, courage, and their friendship. An important, and at least equally tough, character in the film is their cameraman, Claudio von Planta, who is with them every meter of the trip and whose job was probably the hardest of all, since he lugged equipment, survival gear, tools, and camera gear on the same kind of motorcycle the main characters rode, except for a section of Russia where he traversed by Russian rat bike, after he managed to tear up his BMW.
The video is not rated, but if it were it would probably be somewhere between PG to R for language (typical Brit working class speech) and nudity (these guys are not shy about skinny dipping for the camera or showing off the mosquito bites on their asses).
The route runs McGregor, Boorman, von Planta, and the rest of their support crew through France, Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Siberia, Alaska, Canada, and northern United States. They travel manicured western European freeways, mildly decayed (like Minnesota) eastern European highways, dirt roads, roads that would be an insult to goat trails, and crash on, or get stuck, in all kinds of terrain. For a small portion of Russia, the roads are so impassible they take to the rails with their motorcycles in a freight car or hitch a ride with an all-terrain monster trucker. Any time it's possible, they are traveling by two wheels; even when any rational person would have opted to cop out.
The team flies the bikes across the Bering Strait to Anchorage, Alaska. The bikes take a rest break in an Anchorage BMW shop for some serious maintenance and, after a rest in civilization, the guys are back on the highway in time for McGregor to get rear-ended by a teenage Canadian driver (to loosely abuse that skill set). After surviving many of the worst roads on earth, from eastern Europe, to the eastern tip of Siberia, the world's worst road hazard, a bubble-head driver, nearly ends the trip in disaster. Thanks to the stability of the big BMW, the protection provided by their heavy duty panniers, and McGregor's riding skill, the only damage suffered is to the kid's car and the luggage.
I think this is a must-see show for motorcyclists. For the third time this year (and the eleventh in my lifetime) I've been tempted into owning a video so I can watch it more than once. I bought the Canadian version and I'm on at least my fourth pass through the set.


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Not just claypot chicken rice!
>> Saturday, October 23, 2010
Venue: Restoran Gafan, Taman Connaught, Cheras
Occasion: Dinner & catch-up with good friends
Overall comment: Interesting variety of claypot rice (not just the usual chicken!) at an affordable price.
Halal: No
Gafan (add rice?) has been around for a rather long time. It's one of the more famous claypot rice places, yet I have never tried it 'til of late. My friend, Mary, who lives nearby the Cheras Gafan outlet (there's apparently another outlet at Paramount Garden) was the one who suggested this restaurant for dinner. It's one of her family's favourite places for dinner & she was very pleased to introduce me to this place. Frankly speaking, I rarely go to Cheras unless I have anything important that I've to do or unless I've to meet up with friends who live in that area.
Gafan @ Cheras has 10 different types of claypot rice (who says that only claypot chicken rice exists?)! A small claypot of rice ranges from RM7.00/pot - RM10.00/pot, while a large claypot of rice costs RM13.00/pot - RM19.00/pot, all depending on the main ingredients of the rice dish.
The 10 different types of claypot chicken rice available are:
- Drunken Chicken Rice
- Salted Fish Chicken Rice
- Sausage Chicken Rice
- Black Pepper Chicken Rice
- Bean Curd Sauce Chicken Rice
- Thai Chicken Rice
- Mutton Rice
- Prawn Rice
- Black Pepper Steak Rice
- Fish Rice
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If you're adventerous & wouldn't mind trying out new ideas with claypot rice, Gafan may be a good place to start ;)
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The Wild Hunt has begun, with two monks leading the giant ursoid to a short escarpment that the are going to try to negotiate in order that the creature does not catch and kill them. The rest of the party has ridden forth, Kuerzu in the lead on foot.
Among the trees, at dawn's first gleam, it's an ugly beast ...
Mountain, 4 Hunters, Weight 3,200 kg; Hits 30/7, Armor Jack, Wounds and Weapons 16 Claws and Teeth, A1 F3 S1
Personal Combat Table: http://dragonersdomain.com/forum/viewto ... f=67&t=451
The spear's damage 2D:
3, 5
The riders trying to negotiate the escarpment before the horrid creature gets them:
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Somebody's phone: Say a command
Prof: Was that a talking Elmo? No? Oh it was on a phone. There's an app for everything now. Can I get it? Only if it's free. I'm not a sucker.
Updated on Tuesday, June 12, 2012
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Volume 29 Issue 11 November 1979
Derry Moore, 12th Earl of Drogheda, remembers the events surrounding the establishment of History Today magazine.
Michael Grant describes how the most essential single fact in the whole history of the Etruscans was their division into separate city states.
C.R. Boxer describes how porcelain, silks and, above all, tea formed the basis of a lucrative trade between the Chinese and Dutch in the eighteenth century.
C.V. Wedgwood analyses the life, death, and influence of Thomas Wentworth, first earl of Strafford.
Much of our evidence for the past comes from paintings and sculpture. But how reliable is this source? Kenneth Clark examines the history of forgeries in art and discusses the motives of the forgers and the reasons for which what now seem to us obvious forgeries were accepted in their time as authentic. He concludes with a discussion of the ethical problems raised by forgeries.
A.L. Rowse pays tribute to the founding editors of History Today magazine.


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Another popular attraction is a pillar with a hole in its base that is the same size as the Daibutsu's nostril. It is said that those who can squeeze through this opening will be granted enlightenment in their next life.
Todaiji temple.
Giant bronze Buddha statue.
Buddha statue.
Bishamonten statue in Todaiji temple.
People enjoying the view surrounding the temple.
During a certain festival, the small door will open to show the Buddha face outside the temple.
The main hall is decorated during festival.
Me outside Todaiji temple.
Temple visitors will encounter some deer from the adjacent Nara Park.
GPS/Coordinate: 34.688999, 135.839917
Address: 1 Zoshicho, Nara, Nara Prefecture 630-8211, Japan.
Public transport: Todaiji is located in the northern part of Nara Park. It is about a 30 minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station, or about a 45 minute walk from JR Nara Station.
Admission fee: 500 Yen


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Gold and silver are on an impressive run higher since mid-November; gold is up around $100 an ounce (~8%) and silver is up nearly $2 (~13%). Silver is up 7 consecutive trading sessions and gold has risen in 10 of the last 12 trading sessions - the run has been strong enough that one could consider both precious metals to be 'overbought' using standard technical indicators such as RSI (at top of charts below) and MFI (at bottom of charts below):
Gold (Daily)
Gold is in a powerful uptrend with the next area of major resistance near former support at $1310. $1260 should now become support.
Silver (Daily)
Since breaking out above $15.00 last week silver has not stopped, rallying a further ~5% since confirming that it has put in place a multi-month bottom between August and December of 2018.
Is overbought a bad thing? The answer in this case is a resounding NO!
Both gold and silver are rallying after putting in place potentially highly significant long term bottoms. Therefore, we want to see strong buying day after day in order to gain confirmation that the bottom is in and an uptrend is now underway.
Bull markets are characterized by persistently overbought conditions just as bear markets are characterized by persistently oversold conditions. Moreover, overbought technical conditions can correct either by price or by time and bull markets often correct via time. This means that if one always exits long positions when oscillators reach 'overbought' territory they often won't be able to buy back in at lower prices, instead the train will leave them waiting at the station.
The fact that both gold and silver have moved into technically overbought territory (RSI above 70 and MFI above 80) is a very good sign for precious metals bulls especially considering that sentiment indicators remain in neutral territory - that's right, investors aren't even bullish on precious metals yet!
With that being said I would expect sentiment to improve significantly once gold crosses the US$1300 threshold and silver crosses the US$16 level. A consolidation or even a small pullback in the next couple of weeks once gold and/or silver reach the red shaded areas in the above charts would be completely healthy and to be expected. Something to look for in the event of a pullback in gold/silver over the coming weeks will be how far the daily 14-period RSI pulls back; in the strongest uptrends the RSI will consistently remain in the 60s or 70s or even 80s while never dropping back below the median line (50).
DISCLAIMER: The work included in this article is based on current events, technical charts, and the author's opinions. It may contain errors, and you shouldn't make any investment decision based solely on what you read here. This publication contains forward-looking statements, including but not limited to comments regarding predictions and projections. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. The views expressed in this publication and on the EnergyandGold website do not necessarily reflect the views of Energy and Gold Publishing LTD, publisher of EnergyandGold.com. This publication is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Always thoroughly do your own due diligence and talk to a licensed investment adviser prior to making any investment decisions. Junior resource companies can easily lose 100% of their value so read company profiles on www.SEDAR.com for important risk disclosures. It's your money and your responsibility.


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Over 70 employees from Flowserve Corporation came together at the Hilton El Conquistador Hotel and Resort for a Structures Charity Team Building Event in which 7 very nice doll houses were assembled and given to young ladies from the Tucson YMCA. The event was filled with fun, interaction and even some learning. The participants were involved in several activities which finally resulted in the building of the 7 doll houses. The houses are very good quality and will be enjoyed by the YMCA members, with several of the doll houses being used as raffle items to raise money for the YMCA's children's summer camp programs. The event had some definite instruction but also gave a great feeling to the Flowserve members who were able to combine a fun learning experience with a great contribution to the community. It was a great experience to see the people working together for a common goal and to make such a generous donation.
Silos are great for storing corn, beans, wheat and whatever grain you have, but they are not so great as a working condition. In large international corporations, such as Flowserve, the different division, departments and locations get people locked into situations in which they get comfortable accessing only the resources they are comfortable and used to dealing with. The Structures Team Building Event is designed to help people break out of the silos and see the value of increasing their working resources. Every person is surrounded by talented people that can contribute when called upon. Every person has unique talents, gifts and abilities and can be utilized more effectively and efficiently. Too often we get used to doing things a certain way and need to be taught and reminded to reach out to others and use the invaluable talent around us that we may be overlooking. It isn't just using the available resources around me to help me break out of my silo, but by capitalizing on the contributions of others I have helped them grow out of their silo as well. It is a win-win situation.
Thanks to Flowserve for a great event and for their generous contribution the the YMCA of Tucson.


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Case Detail
Daniel Lovato
Case Details
Case Type: Homicide
Height: 5' 8"
Case Status: OPEN
Weight: 200 lbs
Identifying Marks:
Incident Date: 04/27/2013
Agency: Denver Police Department
City: Denver
Date of Birth: 11/08/1973
County: Denver
Date of Death: 05/01/2013
Agency Case #: 2013-187290
Age: 40
Judicial District: 2nd Judicial District
Gender: Male
Year Solved:
Race: Other Race
NamUs Case #: Unknown
Eyes: Brown
NCMEC Case #: Unknown
Hair: Brown
About this Case:
The victim was at a Summit Music Hall and was involved in a fight with an unknown party. The victim was hit, fell and stopped breathing. He was transported to a local hospital and died as a result of his injuries. ***If you have information regarding this case, please call the Denver Police Department at 720-913-2000.
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GANG GUNFIGHT: Frustration mounts as gunmen fire at will in North York
"So the gunplay continues."
Those were the words uttered by frustrated City Councillor Michael Colle, who was at his wits' end Saturday after attending the scene of a gun battle that sent four people to hospital — including an innocent bystander — in his Ward.
"God Bless the Chief (Mark Saunders)," said Colle "He is doing all he can but he can't do it anymore by himself."
Colle urged the federal and provincial government to come back to session early and find ways to toughen up the bail system, crack down on gun possession and "change that easy-on-gun-crime attitude that exists here in Canada."
"We can talk about boycotting guns, but right now (handguns) are illegal and they are still getting them into the city," he said. "Every punk's got a gun."
"Police are risking their lives every night on our streets yet the gun runners are not afraid of the police or the consequences," Colle added.
Gun violence has once again exploded in the city this summer and there has been no shortage of shootings in Lawrence Heights and down Marlee Ave., where Saturday morning's shootout unfolded at a strip mall.
"The punks are just riding up and down our streets shooting at each other," he said. "They're not afraid of our laws. They're not afraid of the police even."
"They know nothing is going to happen to them," Colle added.
Colle recounted that 15 shoots were fired on April 4 outside a bar on the adjacent northwest side of the street — at Glencairn and Marlee Aves. — at intended targets by two men emerging from a car.
In March, Colle said, another man had been shot near a bar in the area and was dropped off by a taxi at nearby 13 Division — a police station at Allen Rd. and Eglinton Ave. W.
He wants the RCMP and Canada Border Services Agency to do more to stop the flow of of firearms entering the country from south of the border.
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders said there are now 100 identifiable gangs in the city and his officers are "actively doing our investigations" through 'Intelligence" driven initiatives to take them off the streets.
In relation to Saturday morning's shooting Saunders explained none of the victims injured in the gunfight are helping police with the investigation.
"One of the victims that was shot has a history of gun violence, served time for gun-related offences," said Saunders. "Not once, but twice."


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Opting for company registration in Thailand can be a very good idea. But what type of companies can you actually open in Thailand? There are 3 main business types you can have. You can have a registered ordinary or limited partnership, limited company, representative office, regional office or branch office.
Limited partnership
The thing to know about limited company registration in Thailand is that one partner's liability is limited, but the other partner's liability is unlimited. These need to be registered unlike a Thai partnership. The limited part is interesting, but it also brings in front various means to debate and talk about all of this.,
Representative office
When you do representative office company registration in Thailand, you will see that there are some limitations. You will have to deal with restrictions like reporting on business movement in the country, introducing info regarding services and products, inspecting and controlling good quantity and quality, offering advice related to various products and so on.
Regional office
You can also choose company registration in Thailand. The idea here is that the regional office will conduct business in the country on behalf of the head office found outside of Thailand. There are some activities you are limited to here. These are financial management, research and development, product development, marketing control and sales promotion, services and management services, operating affiliates and branches as well as communicating, directing and coordinating everything. You do need to have at least a branch in Asia. The regional office is restricting, selling or purchasing while it's in the country.
Branch office
The branch office doesn't have any limits like non-trading activities. These offices can earn income, but they still need to extend to the overseas office. The branch office will be governed by the FBA act and it will require the foreign business license in order to legally operate in the country, something that you need to keep in mind.
Limited company
When you do limited company registration in Thailand, you can have it either public or private/closely held. The private company is formed via a process that requires registering the Memorandum of Association and By Laws. The public company needs 15 promoters that need to form and register the business. These promoters will also need to maintain their shares for at least 2 years or so before they can transfer. There's also a registration fee, usually that will be 2000 Baht per million baht of capital.
In the end, doing company registration in Thailand is very important. But you have to know what type of business you can open. Figuring that out will make the process easier and more meaningful in the end. You shouldn't rush into this, the results can be great if you just take your time and see all the benefits. Depending on your needs, the results can actually be extremely good. So, study everything and make the right decision depending on the situation and what will benefit you the most!
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This distinctive restaurant offers not only the finest cuisine and service, but its setting in Heritage Harbor with memorable views of Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf is unbeatable.
The grand-scale dining room is filled with light from floor to ceiling with windows and atrium style skylights. Natural woods and soft colors focus attention on the magnificent scenery.
As you would expect from such a celebrated restaurant, service is seamless. Not only is Fresh Cream a splendid choice for romantic evenings and celebrations, it offers outstanding private function rooms which may accommodate 20-150 guests.


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Bigger isn't always better, but when it comes to houses, it's usually more expensive.
Feel the squeeze? Saving money today is harder than ever. These skyrocketing expenses are the reason why.
The numbers don't lie; long-term care is not cheap. With some careful planning, you can make it more affordable down the line.
You need to a buy your own health insurance on the exchange, but you don't know where to start. We're going to help you weigh your options.
Your assets add up to your net worth. So the more the merrier, right? Well, too much of a good thing can actually be a drain on your finances.
Keeping your home warm this winter comes at a cost — a rather high one, if you're not careful.
Think you can save a few bucks by skipping a home inspection? Think again.
Growing your family is costly no matter your situation. Here are some things to consider if you plan to adopt.
The 80/20 rule applies to budgeting, too — 80% of your spend goes to 20% of your expenses. If you can cut those big costs, the savings are big, too.
Estimating costs is hard — and the sad part is, much of the time it's because our brains are working against us. Here's how to regain control.
This year, resolve to take charge of your business spending.
Looking for savings on business supplies and services? Add regular visits to these business-centric daily deals sites and you're likely to find them.
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This is the best use of old denim jeans that I have ever seen.
This is the Gent's stocking my sister in Vancouver made for Christmas one year.It's all lined and totally hand made. The foot is soft suede.
This is mine, with the front of his, showing the decoration. The lady's foot is black velvet with lace overlaid and sprayed with ammonia to make the pattern.
She made patchwork ones with ballerina shoe bottoms for her dancer granddaughter.
We have them hanging up year round, on the lava rocks of the fireplace, for obvious reasons. Aren't they gorgeous?


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This is a common question we get all the time and I will try and explain the different techniques and the benefits and disadvantages of each. First you have the rental or store bought type of equipment which would fall into the portable carpet steam cleaning category. Now these for obvious reasons may be one of the worst choices for carpet cleaning do to be so underpowered they are not able to properly rinse or recover any of your cleaning solution which will cause rapid resoling. Believe me if those little machines worked well us professional would not spend twenty thousand dollars on just our machine alone.
Ok, then you have dry cleaning or bonnet cleaning which uses a dry cotton pad typically to buff if you will the carpet in hopes of transferring the loosened dirt to the pad itself. Not very effective and since there is no rinse of the carpet pile lots of cleaning residue is left to rapidly re-soil just like the do it your self machines.
Then you have truck mounted steam cleaning equipment which are powerful gasoline engines mounted inside the vans or box trucks. These are state of the art equipment that create unrivaled vacuum and heated water like nothing else in our industry. Not to mention this process is the preferred method of the world largest carpet manufacturer. When proper steps are taking this is by far and away the most thorough longest lasting clean in the industry. Simply put a pre vacuuming is done, then a pre treatment cleaner is applied and lightly agitated into the carpet pile, then a very thorough and hot rinse is done, and finally a very strong vacuum extracts all the contaminants and cleaning residue as well as the water from the carpet. This will leave you with a fresh and soft feeling carpet free of everything you wanted out of it as well as free of cleaning residue so many others leave. This is the process my company uses exclusively and our clients love it!


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Heya, I hate to be a bother but many, if not most, of the journals and notes are still unreadable. The one that appears to be progression breaking (though that is speculation on my end as there may be another way to progress) is in the area after the sled on the floating platforms near the beach. I've played the updated version and it seems to be identical to the earlier one in which ones can and can't be read. I don't know if you watched my video on it, but it does show each note and journal and whether they can be read up to that point. I have really enjoyed the game so far and hope to see it to completion. Looking forward to an update :)
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Thanks so much for sticking along for this mess XD I finally figured out the problem and it was really stupid but im playtesting it and making sure its all good - Il have a final version up as soon as I can :)
(I feel like such a dork since the game was working perfectly when I put it on GameJolt but I had to compress the game assets a bit so i could put it on Itch.io and my new version of unity messed a bunch of stuff up and ugh)
No worries at all, I'm always impressed that anyone can turn around, find the issue and fix it. I sometimes have a hard time with WASD, space and a mouse.
Haha I just finished playing through the whole thing and everything is working as intended. The update will be released in around 15 mins! :D
Okay all that chaos is finally over and the final build is complete :)
Awesome! I was just sitting down for some recording, perfect timing! I'll give it a once over real quick and let you know that it's good on this end!
Everything looks good! They really add a lot of nuance to the narrative that I missed in my first episode. I'll add them back in in my next one!
Thank you!
Dude, I just finished the second episode and I'm downright impressed by this game. Was this a solo development?
Sorry for the late reply but yes, this was a solo development. It took me about a year and a half to complete and is my first "professional" game aka a game i'm proud of :)


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Reaching The Ends Of The Earth With God's Word
In Matthew 24:14, Jesus says that the good news about the Kingdom of God would go out to all the nations, and then the end would come. The word "nations" here comes from the Greek word "ethnos" and so means that God's Word will go out to "every ethnic group" in the world. But there are still over 2,000 languages which do not have Scripture in their mother tongue. And there are some languages which have the Scriptures, but for some reason are not utilizing them in their church and daily life.
As one of the global partners in Bible translation ministry, Pioneer Bible Translators has taken many steps to identify those language groups that do not have the Scriptures and need a translation. And we have also worked on identifying those groups where greater Scripture Impact work needs to be done.
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Below is part of a positional paper that was recently released from the President's Office of PBT which will help us identify the areas that need to be targeted:
In the future, Pioneer Bible Translators will follow the Spirit's lead to fill the gaps in the Bible Translation movement so that we and our partners will see churches with Scripture transforming every language group on earth by 2050. There are three major gaps in the Bible Translation movement standing between us and this major milestone of the Great Commission:
- Scripture-less language groups with little or no church which requires a specialized strategy.
- Areas of extreme linguistic diversity where the number of languages requires more translation resources than our partners have available,
- Languages worldwide with "finished" translation projects that were never used by the people.
We estimate that if our small team were to grow rapidly and become capable of starting and finishing around 10 percent of the remaining translation projects in the world, our larger partners would have enough momentum to handle the other 90 percent of the needs.
First Gap: Language Contexts Lacking Church, Scripture, and Transformation
First, to accomplish the task we need to fill the gap among the Church-less, Scripture-less language communities. Bible Translation agencies naturally prioritize language groups with churches so that their Scriptures will be used. Church planting agencies tend to prioritize the majority language contexts in the urban centers of the world. This leaves around 900 minority languages–200 million Scripture-less, Church-less people–in a strategic gap.
We believe Jesus is moved with great compassion for these suffering the most extreme spiritual poverty in the world–who also typically are among the most physically impoverished peoples of the world. What greater need could attract the compassion of God than marginalized people far from knowing him without a church to show his love and without Scripture to reveal the path to hope?
There are many church planting agencies that do some Bible Translation work on the side, but PBT is one of the only Bible Translation agencies that also has church planting as one of its original purposes. This makes PBT uniquely suited to translate the Bible for language groups that have neither church nor Scripture.
Second Gap: Language Contexts Lacking Scripture
Second, to accomplish the task we also need to fill the gap among the areas of the world with the greatest linguistic diversity. In most places around the world our partners are set to start all the projects needed over the next 20 years. They will be in position to translate most all of the New Testaments needed by 2050.
However, pockets of extreme linguistic diversity are scattered over the earth that defy the current resources of the Bible Translation movement. We need to rise to the challenge and focus 50 of our proposed 250 new projects on supplementing the efforts of our partners in places where the church is already present, but the Scriptures are needed to disciple the people as Jesus commanded.
Third Gap: Languages Lacking Vernacular Scripture-Based Transformation
Third, to accomplish the task we also need to fill the global gap of a lack of Scripture impact in scattered language communities that have received a translation in their language, but for some reason churches have never begun to use the Scripture. No one in the Bible Translation movement knows how many translations in the world have not begun to be used. We will find out.
We know from our experience that the problem is considerable. On a recent trip to South Asia I found church planting efforts everywhere using second or third language Scriptures to advance the gospel when first language translations were available. How much would the growth of the Church accelerate if more of these movements used Scripture in the local language? Often we find people who have simply never heard the suggestion or don't know that the Scriptures already exist or where to find them.
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Sometimes they need an audio format or some kind of oral storying to stimulate interest in Scripture. In other cases, the translation was completed, but there are no churches to use the Scripture. We will recruit and train Scripture Impact personnel that will research the scope of this problem and trouble-shoot regionally by innovating ways to promote the use of the vernacular Scriptures among the churches and church planting agencies active in each region of the world.
In cases where there are no churches in the language community, it will be necessary to put together church planting teams without the normal translation element and/or to mobilize some of our church planting partners to meet the need. By 2050 these workers will ensure that there are networks of churches using Scripture to grow and multiply in every language community with enough language vitality to need their own Scripture.
We'll see with time if all of our brain-storming ideas will come to fruition and we will see the gaps getting smaller and smaller as we find effective means to target and work in these Bible-less groups.
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You are the lucky beneficiaries of the purging of my hard drive. I did not write this. And even if I did, I wouldn't admit it.
- Hang a stocking with your roommate's name on it. Collect coal and sharp objects in it.
- Paint your nose red and wear antlers. Constantly complain about how you never get to join in on the reindeer games.
- Sing "All I want for Christmas is your two front teeth…"
- Make anatomically correct gingerbread.
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Hario XGS-80TB Glass Kettle with Lid
Designed to remain clean and resistant to picking up smells as there are no corners where they can build up, Hario's XGS-80TB V60 Range Server is a heat resistant glass server. It's beautiful and sleek design is perfect for the coffee or tea connoisseur. Microwaveable, including the lid, and is compatible with other V60 series products. Also, the lid serves dual purposes and can be used as a stand for the Hario dripper.
- Heat resistant glass is free of chemicals marked with convenient measurements
- Can make 2-6 cups
- Microwavable with lid attached (great for reheating)
- Part of and compatible with the famous Hario V60 series
- Width 150 mm (5.9 in), Depth 129 mm (5 in), Height 138 mm (5.4 in), Diameter 77 mm (3 in) Practical Capacity 800ml (27 fl. oz.)
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- Heat resistant glass dripper (black) comes with measuring spoon
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Hario, which means "King of Glass" in Japanese, has developed the V60 series of coffee brewing products. These have gained a following worldwide.
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Michael A. Troxel
Prof. Mustapha Ishak
The 2013 Robert S. Hyer Research Award of the TSAPS will be awarded to Michael Troxel and Prof. Mustapha Ishak from the University of Texas at Dallas for their work on Cosmic Shear.
Michael's Ph.D. thesis research concerns theoretical studies of gravitational lensing by the large-scale structure of our universe. The large-scale structure is like a massive cosmic web; mass along the line of sight to distant galaxies distorts space-time around it, as predicted by Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. This results in the deflection of light rays from distant galaxies and leads to tiny distortions in the observed shapes of these galaxies. This cosmic shear signal is manifest in statistically correlated shapes of galaxies that are close on the sky (since their light travels past similar parts of the cosmic web) with the correlation falling off for galaxies that are more widely separated. The great importance of cosmic shear is that it allows access to information on dark matter and dark energy in the universe; the cosmic web itself is primarily dark matter. In addition, the amount and properties of dark energy are imprinted on the growth of the cosmic web from the tiny mass fluctuations present at earlier times. Michael's thesis research addresses a very critical aspect of harnessing cosmic shear as a cosmological tool. The Dark Energy Task Force of Albrecht et al. identified cosmic shear as the most promising way to study dark energy, which is thought to dominate the mass-energy density of the universe. One of the most important systematics arises from the intrinsic alignments of galaxies: galaxies formed near each other in a similar tidal gravitational field tend to have similar shapes. This intrinsic alignment signal and the cross-term with cosmic shear must be dealt with, since it contaminates the measurement of cosmological parameters.
Prof. Ishak-Boushaki is, well known in the cosmology community, prolific in his publications, especially jointly with his students. He is a very successful and conscientious mentor who, in some magical way, he carves out large chunks of time to spend with his students, in spite of the many other demands on his time.
[1] Large-Scale Growth Evolution in the Szekeres Inhomogeneous CosmologicalModels with Comparison to Growth Data
Peel A., Ishak M. & Troxel M.A. Physical Review D, 86, 123508, December 2012.
[2] Self-calibrating the gravitational shear-intrinsic ellipticity-intrinsic ellipticity (GII) crosscorrelation
Troxel M.A. & Ishak M. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 427, 441, November 2012.
[3] xSelf-Calibration for 3-point Intrinsic Alignment Auto-Correlations in Weak Lensing Surveys
Troxel M.A. & Ishak M. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 423, 1663, May 2012.
[4] Self-Calibration Technique for 3-point Intrinsic Alignment Correlations inWeak Lensing Surveys
Troxel M.A. & Ishak M. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 419, 1804, January 2012.
[5] Comparative Direct Analysis of Type Ia Supernova Spectra. IV. Postmaximum Branch D., Jeffery D.J., Parrent J., Baron E., Troxel M.A., Stanishev V., Keithley M., Harrison J. & Bruner C. Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 120, 135, August 2008. doi:10.1086/527572
[6] Comparative Direct Analysis of Type Ia Supernova Spectra. III. Premaximum Branch D., Troxel M.A., Jeffery D.J., Hatano K., Musco M., Parrent J., Baron E., Dang L.C., Casebeer D., Hall N. & Ketchum W. Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 119, 709, July 2007. doi:10.1086/520553
[7] Direct Analysis of Spectra of the Unusual Type Ib Supernova 2005bf Parrent J., Branch D., Troxel M.A., Casebeer D., Jeffery D.J., Ketchum W., Baron E., Serduke F.J.D. & Filippenko A.V. Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 119, 135, February 2007. doi:10.1086/512494
[8] Comparative Direct Analysis of Type Ia Supernova Spectra. II. Maximum Light Branch D., Dang L.C., Hall N., Ketchum W., Melakayil M., Parrent J., Troxel M.A., Casebeer D., Jeffery D.J. & Baron E. Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 119, 135, April 2006. doi:10.1086/502778
[9] Probing the Nature of Type I Supernovae with SYNOW Branch D., Parrent J., Troxel M.A., Casebeer D., Jeffery D.J., Baron E., Ketchum W. & Hall N. AIP Conference Proceedings, 924, 342, August 2007. doi:10.1063/1.2774879
[10] Cosmology in the Era of Big Surveys, Invited Colloquium Talk, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, March 2013
[11] Intrinsic Alignment of Galaxies and 3-point Self Calibration, 221st AAS Meeting, Long Beach, CA, January 2013
[12] Intrinsic Alignment of Galaxies and Self-Calibration, Texas Section APS Meeting, Texas Tech University - Lubbock, TX, October 2012
[13] Self-Calibration Technique for 3-point Intrinsic Alignment Correlations in Weak Lensing Surveys, 219th AAS Meeting, Austin, TX, January 2012
[14] Intrinsic Alignment and GGI Self-Calibration, Texas Section APS Meeting, Texas A&M University - Commerce, Commerce, TX, October 2011
Nalin Ranayeke
Vernita Gordon
The 2013 Hyer Award for undergraduate research was awarded to Nalin Ranayeke and Prof. Vernita Gordon, both from the University of Texas at Austin. Nalin is a double major working on a Physics and Biology degree at the Center of Nonlinear Dynamics at UT-Austin. He has been working with Dr. Gordon since September 2011. His project is about the cellular response to mechanical changes and how this behavior relates to cancer. In his research project Nalin works with human cell cultures and has learned to work with aseptic techniques, microscopy, and various imaging analysis techniques. His honors include eight scholarships and awards including the Dr. H. Franklyn Alexander Endowed Scholarship, and the Walter E. Millet Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship in Physics.
Prof. Dr. Gordon joined the University of Texas in 2010. She received a B.Sc. Degree in Physics and Mathematics from Vanderbilt University and a PhD. in Physics from Harvard. She has set up a flourishing Biophysics group at UT-Austin and is well published. For more information on her work see the references listed below [2, 3, 4].
Publications and presentations:
[1] Nalin Ranayeke, Vernita Gordon, Oral presentation TSAP Fall-2013 meeting, Brownsville, Texas.
[2]The extracellular polysaccharide Pel makes the attachment of P. aeruginosa to surfaces symmetric and short-ranged. B.J. Cooley, T.W. Thatcher, S.M. Hashmi, G. L'Her, H.H. Le, D.A. Hurwitz, D. Provenzano, A. Touhami, V. D. Gordon, 2013 Soft Matter 9:3871-3876.
[3] Flagella and pili-mediated near-surface single-cell motility mechanisms in P. aeruginosa. J.C. Conrad, M.L. Gibiansky, F. Jin, V. D. Gordon, D.A. Motto, M.A. Mathewson, W.G. Stopka, D. C. Zelasko, J.D. Shrout, G.C.L. Wong, 2011, Biophysical Journal 100: 1608-1616.
[4] Bacteria use type IV pili to walk upright and detach from surfaces. Gibiansky, M.L., Conrad, J.C., Jin F., Gordon, V.D., Motto, D.A. Mathewson, M.A., Stopka, W.G., Zelasko, D.C. Shrout, J. D., Wong, G.C.L., 2010 Science 330:197.
[5] http://chaos.utexas.edu/people/faculty/vernita-gordon


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ARROWSeason three has just begun and life is good. You will fall in love with EVERY character on this show..... maybe not Laurel and Sarah but mostly EVERY character on this show. You will find all your lesbian tendencies hanging out for Felicity and find shirtless males EVERYWHERE! Even the villains are good looking in this series! It involves a seriously heavy plotline that involves twists at every turn.
Basically Oliver Queen, a billionaire spoilt brat, was stuck on an island for 5 years and now he's returned to make amends for his father's selfish actions.
As for Stephen Amell (Arrow/Oliver Queen) .......if there is one thing you do after reading this blog, it's follow his facebook page. He just finished raising money for F*CK CANCER, after selling some "arrow" things to raise money for JoJo (a child suffering from cancer) and a family before that. He runs his own facebook page and has the most beautiful family!
NZ- Thursday nights 9.30pm (after THE FLASH also another program to watch)
Romance, swordfights, mystery, the plague, hot frenchman, empowered women. This series has it all!
The costumes are beautiful, the characters are beautiful. It's basically centered around the lives and affairs of Mary, Queen of Scots and her time at French court. It's severely unpredictable, which I love, and just really fun to watch. Completely historically incorrect but it makes for an awesome TV show.
NZ- Returning soon to PRIME
UNDER THE DOMEI thought I would struggle with the plot of this programme, but I can't get over how much I enjoy this show! Stick a whole town under a dome and see what happens and so much does. It keeps you guessing with every episode. There isn't heaps of eye candy but enough to get by.
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LegendaryRexie #homophobia howtotrainyourdragon.fandom.com
The line Gobber says in HTTYD 2 went right over my head.
"This is why I never married, that and one other reason."
I happen to find out the meaning of this on a youtube video. I am very disappointed. Gobber has always been a great character to me. And him being gay is very upsetting. This might be insulting to some people, but one of my favorite characters being gay is insulting to me. I am just posting my opinion, I am sure most of you will not agree with me. I probably will just have to pretend he meant something else by it.
I know this forum loves the rules, so if this against the rules than ban me. I know freedom of speech is no longer aloud.
To clarify, I do not hate gay people. I simply think that it should not take place in HTTYD. Gobber never seemed to be a character who is gay, and I doubt that there were gay vikings like gay people today.
I don't think being gay is right, but there are lots of things people do that aren't right. I am not a homophobe.
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Herman French wants to
its time that we as followers made a stand to stop old people from being bullied,children from being neglected,
when we except the responsibilities to eliminate violence,it may not stop right away but we must try.innocent children are being shot by their own kind.they buy guns off the street and kill at will.they bully oler citizens into giving up what they love the most for what,a hit of crack.a drink of booze,as ive said we,ve had enough.we the people ,must make a change,or at least die trying.
stop the child killings activist
history has a way of repeating itsself,if we the people don,t make a stand now.am i my brothers keeper,yes i am.why! because bullying is for suckers,child abuse is for those who don,t deserve to have children.child abuse is a crime,bullying elders is a crime,as well as arson,and robbery.to make a…Read More