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All credits to demonfatal
Download the right files for your device (sorry I don't what your screen size is) :
Download this Password : demonfatal
I assume Tomtom was priviosly installed on you PDA or at least you PDA is not locked - meaning that you can install and run other software/games as well.
Download the last map for Australia v830.2290...
Password for download : demonfatal
The link says offline - thats for security only ,just klick onto the foldersymbol and download!
META for this map :
; Australia_830_2290
76 EE 1B F4 91 66 FD 89 8D F1 3E 4B 6E 11 62 D3 Australia-40.meta
Extract the keygen into a folder on your hard drive.
Extract the contents of the downloaded Tomtom archive to your PNA or SD-card.
Extract the map from the archive to a folder on your device(or SD-card...).
Start the Navigator (TomTom Navigator.EXE) once to generate the needed files to proceed - exit or do a soft reset.
Extract the map from the archive to a folder on your device(or SD-card...).
Activate map usig the keygen (Easyusetools...).
How ? - No idea!!!
Just kiddin
How to use Keygen :
4.1 Extract the files from keygen.rar to your had disk - already done !! -I hope??
4.2 Now copy .meta and .pna from your map directory to "insert_meta_from_Map_here" in the "Eaysyusetools..." directory
4.3 Using "Notepad" open the file "ttnavigator.bif" located in your "navigator" folder on your SD card.
4.4 Copy the number next to "DeviceUniqueID=" into the file "DeviceID.txt" in the "Easyusetools..." folder on your hard disk
4.5 Save and close the file "DeviceID.txt" - close the other window with the "ttnavigator.bif" too
4.51 Edit the file meta.txt in "progs" folder and insert the meta for the map - save and exit
4.5 Start "RunMeforDCT.bat" in "Easyusetools..." folder
4.6 Choose number 2 and press "enter"
4.7 Then choose number 1 and press "enter"
4.8 Close the window as the keygen is finnished
is a video tutorial as well - it is for a HTC but the steps should be the same.
Start the TomTom navigator in the "navigator" folder and enjoy or make a shortcut on your desktop first
Again all credits to demonfatal


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Tell us a little bit about how you got started as a DJ / Producer? Who was your biggest inspiration?
We lied to get our first gig. We said we had played all these big shows so that's how we got started. Filled it with all our mates and they kept us there. We were messing around with producing at the beginning too. We got more serious as we realised we could do it for a living. The swedish house mafia in the beginning were an inspiration individually before they were together as a group. Obviously they nailed it as a group but they were killing it before that too.
Will this be your first time in Macao? Is there anything that you are looking forward to doing or seeing in particular?
We have never been to Macao before so really excited to check it out. I really don't know what to expect, but we will do our best to see everything!
How do you feel that DJing and producing has changed over the last few years?
Producing has definitely become more accessible as you can see from all the young bedroom producers coming through. Everything is more compact and easier. SD cards/ USB's to dj, the two go hand in hand these days. You have to be both a producer and dj to make it somewhere. I'm excited to see where it will go in the future as well.
What was your favourite memory of 2014 so far and what do you have planned for the rest of the year?
So many memories and lost memories from the nights out. We play in Vegas a lot which is amazing everytime. We play at light which is in association with cirque du soleil so we have a whole show going on while we are dj'ing. For the rest of the year, a lot of touring and more music to be released! Then Christmas at home with the family. Our one day off a year!
What can we expect from your upcoming performance at Cubic Macao?
Craziness, partying and a lot of kangaroos!
Aside from your DJ equipment, name you top three touring essentials.
Laptop. iphone and my necky (Neck pillow). Essential for the plane which is basically our second home.
What is the weirdest thing that you've seen from the DJ booth?
kangaroo having sex with the dancers.
Do you have any pre gig rituals?
Shots and our pre dj drink Neon Volt. That gets things started! We always say "play it like it's your last gig". So we put everything into the performance.
Who in your opinion are the best up-and-coming producers at the moment?
so much talent out there. Timmy Trumpet from Australia is killing it and is about to do it on a worldwide scale. He's one to watch for sure.
If you weren't a DJ/Producer what would you be doing?
Well we both have degrees in business degrees in marketing and management. Matt was going to be a professional rugby player. I think I would have been a cartoonist. . Nothing normal for sure.
What tracks/ projects can we look forward to in the upcoming months?
Our track has just been released with Eva Simons and T.I. called "this girl". This is our focus at the moment and making sure it connects. We have a follow up after that and a lot of club records as well.
What would be your dream collaboration?
We've always said pharrell. We love his sound and his hat.
Club Cubic Presents STAFFORD BROTHERS on the 20th September 2014.

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Hey everyone! Finally have my Youtube channel up and running, so I can embed videos now in the blog. More review on the GoPro Hero4 Silver later, but needless to say, it is one of the coolest gadgets I have ever come across and the possibilities of its usefulness is unlimited.
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Specialized Turbo Parts Installation
The Turbo S comes mostly assembled in a large sturdy box from Specialized that also has plastic support handles in lieu of simple cardboard ones since it still does weigh about 48 pounds. The battery is separately packaged in the box in additional cardboard and usually has a decent charge right from the start. I always un-package it and plug it into the included AC charger so it is at full charge once the bike is ready to ride.
The handlebars and stem need to be installed onto the steerer tube of the fork ) appropriately spaced with the right amount of spacers. Once this is done, any remaining packaging is recycled and removed.
The seatpost is installed with grease (for alloy) and fiber grip paste (for carbon on the older models). Right before install the two wires coming from the saddle's LED need to be connected to the opposing two wires coming from the seat tube. One of each set will have a blue line on it. Connect those two and then connect the other two. Coil the additional wire into the seatpost as you mount it into the frame. Torque the seatpost binder bolt to a value of 5Nm. Clamp the bike in the stand with moderate pressure to hold the bike firm while finishing the build and tuning.
The Turbo S uses a MegaEVO386 bottom bracket and compatible crank (30mm spindle). I remove the crank and use a torque wrench to check the outboard bearing bottom bracket cups to 40Nm. I then make sure to use a thicker grease on the spindle before installing it into the BB. This helps ensure that there are no creaking or clicking issues. Most of the time, I find that the factory build installs it correctly and I have to just double check it.
I then take both wheels off of the bike. The front is a thru-axle as is the rear wheel. Both are necessary to adequately support the wheel in the frame. After greasing the thru-axle and checking to make sure the cassette lockring is tight, I true and tension both wheels. Nearly every time I find the wheels are already well-built and simply detension the wheel from shipping and production and lubricate the spoke nipples.
After getting the wheels ready, I like to take care of a few things on the bike that is easier to do without the wheels on. I wipe the frame down with rubbing alcohol at all points of contact between parts and components. For instance, this would include crank arm pedal threads, both front and rear dropouts, all frame fitting contact points (where cable and wires enter and exit the frame), brake calipers (with pads removed), handlebars, the surface area under the grips, and the rotors on the wheels. Then the wheels are installed and torqued to the required spec with a torque wrench.
At this point the handlebar is installed, the bottom bracket checked, the wheels checked and trued and cleaned, and the frame is prepped. After the wheels are installed, it is time to center the brake calipers on the rotors. At this time, it is also suggested to toque the rotor bolts to spec as well (3.5-5Nm). Loosen the top and bottom mounting bolts for each caliper and until they move freely back and forth. Normally there is blue Loctite on these bolts. If none is present, apply some. Then, with the mounting bolts loose, use one hand to press down on the caliper body and with the other hand, squeeze the brake lever. Slowly snug down the top and bottom mounting bolts until the body does not move easily. Release the brake lever and place a white piece of paper below the caliper and rotor. You should be able to easily see the space on each side of the rotor from the pad. If it is uneven, slightly loosen each of the mounting bolts and center the pads over the rotor. Once this is done, tighten and torque the bolts to spec and spin the wheel. Listen for any sound of rubbing and observe that the rotor is true and straight.
Shift through the gears in the rear until the chain is positioned in the largest cog (the lowest gear). Set the LOW limit screw so that the derailleur may very slightly go past the last cog (about a half of a millimeter). Then, down shift and use the barrel adjuster to correct the cable tension for the smoothest shifting. Once the chain is positioned in the smallest cog (the highest gear), adjust the HIGH limit screw so the chain is in line with the cog.
Now that the 'bicycle' parts have been checked and tuned, it is time to install the frame fittings the wires enter and exit. These are small 2mm hex bolts that should have a small amount of blue Loctite on them. If they don't apply some. Avoid using a ball head hex key to install or remove these as it tends to either strip the bolt head or simply not apply enough bite to turn the bolt.
Check the rubber pad in the frame slot for the battery to make sure it is flush against the base of the panel and is covering the wires that run the length of the down tube. Then, clean the contact points at the top and bottom of the battery slot and on the battery with isopropyl alcohol and place the battery in the frame bottom side first. When the top half connects into the frame, you should hear a distinct click, indicating the battery is installed correctly. Attempt to wiggle the battery to ensure it is installed right and test its removal by turning the key located near the bottom bracket on the non-drive side. Keep this key handy at all times! It is ridiculously hard to remove the battery without the key.
With the battery installed, the Turbo is ready to rock! Press the power button on the battery to start up the system. Now on to the electronic parts and diagnosis!
Specialized Turbo Launch
Well, I am pleased to be back with some spare time to post on the blog and interest you in an event I was at yesterday for the Specialized Turbo electric bike launch and certification. It was a one day training session and test ride experience in South Beach Miami. In a quick word of summary — this is the first bike I can correctly term "fast." With moderate exertion, we were quickly flying around the city streets with ease and style at 30 mph.
Here are a few photos I took throughout the day. Below the slideshow is the review of the components so you'll be more familiar with what they look like and how they function. It is quite an all-inclusive package with sleek sexy accents and smart technology that flows right in sync with today's popular commitment to helping the environment and being productive with technology.
The day started with a quick summary of how to operate the controls and what to expect. Then, we rode! SRAM 1×10 configuration with some incredibly robust Armadillo Elite Electrak tires. In the "most fun" mode, or full active mode, the bike can attain a speed of 45 kph (30 mph) for an entire hour! This means, of course, that I could make the 25 mile commute to my work using the pedal assist motor to give the bike double the watts I push into the pedals and make it there in under an hour. That's fast. That's the Specialized Turbo.
I am really convinced that this design and research has led to a frontier of true "hybrid" bicycles that can realistically be used by anyone and eliminates gas usage and adds great daily exercise. What about group rides? Never wanted to join because of the "fast pace" and limitations of keeping up? This bike allows you to join even an A group ride. From every other electric bike so far, we've seen many drawback, problems, and general "clunkiness." This bike specs out at 50 lbs, which is about ten pounds lighter than previous electric-assist bicycles.
The battery is probably the most innovative of all the electric bikes out there. instead of it being bulky and oddly placed into a rack or after-market mounted to the frame, it integrates directly into the downtube. This means it becomes part of the bike, with an adjustable cushioning plate to take up small bits of play, which enables easy installation/removal. The Lithium ion battery is custom designed by Swiss manufacturing and features a unique cell holding grid for the battery so vibrations, bumps, and weather do not impact the performance. It can operate down to almost 4 degrees Fahrenheit and up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. With a built-in diagnostic tool that indicates successfully test and operation of the individual components of the electric motor system. It also can be used for a rough battery meter indicator — secondary to the much more accurate meter displayed on the integrated computer. You might be getting the feeling that this bike sports a lot of integration and ergonomic design. You would be right.
The computer is the central unit for displaying important information about the status of the bike. it can tell you the normal things a cycling Speedzone computer can from Specialized like temperature, time, speed, and distance. It also, as aforementioned, displays battery life and modes the bike can run in. From full active power, which adds the same watts as you input (ex, 200 watts = 400 watts total) to "eco" mode (adds 30 percent of the power you input) to no assist to regenerative mode (recharges the battery), there is a variety of function and usefulness to appropriate your battery life for just about any reasonable commute (anything under about 30 miles). The eco mode will allow the rider to push their own way with a little support on the parts of riding that need more torque.
A brushless DC motor operates the propulsion of the added power with no moving parts inside and was custom designed from the ground up by the Swiss motor company Go Swiss Motor. In conjunction with Specialized's headquarters for the Turbo project in Switzerland, they made a slightly smaller motor than most that exist on electric bikes today and encased it in silicon to make it weatherproof and immersible. So, a slightly heavy battery, a heavy motor, a rider, and added robust frame design are adding up in weight, which increases the power needed to stop — particularly when you are flying 30 mph down the road.
That leads to the brakes. Magura MT-8 disc brakes are installed on the Turbo which have incredible stopping power and work great with 160mm rotors front and rear. A quick side note is that, on the rear wheel disc rotor mount, the rotor bolts used need to be a bit shorter than standard ones. They use an M5x7mm bolt rather than the normal M5x10mm bolts. This means either shorter normal ones properly or order sets for spare parts. The most creative aspect of the brake system is the connection to the motor to disengage when the lever is actuation (pulled). That means braking under just the weight of the bicycle and you rather than that and working against the motor. Some electric bikes out there have this feature. However, Specialized took it a step further. they included the system to be able to regenerate the motor every time you actuate the brake lever. Even if the pads don't fully stop the wheel or even make full contact with the rotor, the regeneration mode engages, slowly building and conserving battery life.
In addition to all of this, the bike has integrated lights in front and rear that makes night commuting and riding a breeze. They work off of the battery to a nominal degree and can be turned on at the light or on the integrated Speedzone ANT+ computer.
This bike really is it for the "car replacement" category of cycling as well as the elite tech savvy crowd interested in the futuristic design and seamless technology interface. 30+ mile rides, 30+ mph speeds, stable flat-protected tires, innovative and pleasing design meant for ease and efficiency, and simply a thrill to ride, the Specialized Turbo was everything I expected it to be and being trained on the servicing and operation by the individuals who actually designed the bike made it a memorable and focused learning experience that will certainly propel my shop to promote its use. I am sure you'll be asking one question throughout this whole review. How much is it? They retail out at $5,900 dollars. That's more expensive than many used cars out there. It's tough to justify the expense. So, I calculated the cost of what a car costs a year paid for and what it cost the average driver in a car with payments.
25 Mile commute -One full tank of gas every two weeks = $52.00 x 26 fill ups a year = $1352.00
Car insurance payment = $75.00 x 12 months a year = $900.00
Standard maintenance factor = $300.00
Personal Property Tax = $200.00
Grand Total = $2752.00
Now add in 12 months of a $250.00 car payment. That then equates to $5752 per year. That's basically the same as the price of the bike. And, it will certainly last you more than a year. From the robust construction, I would guess the bike will ride great with very basic mechanical maintenance for several years before even the battery would need replacing. Consider the benefits. I hope you enjoyed a review of the Turbo. It was really an awesome bike to ride and we will have them in our shops very soon so you can stop by and test ride one yourself. I guarantee you'll step back into the shop afterward grinning from ear to ear. Feel free to email me or comment with questions. I would be more than happy to answer them or find it out.


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Every once in a while, someone sends you an email worth opening. This, courtesy of David Miller...
Monday, February 18, 2008
What If There Was an FF Movie in 1967?
Posted by CLIFFORD METH at 2/18/2008 09:08:00 PM
Labels: Fantastic Four Movie
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Great choices, though I think Ernest Borgnine was still too major a star at that point to do a 'camp superhero' movie... who knows. One alternative: I think I would like Jean Hale (In like Flint) instead of Donna Douglas for Sue Storm. - hcc
- February 20, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Ernest Borgnine?
Anyone who's old enough to remember the TV series Laredo knows that Neville Brand was meant to play Ben Grimm. Just rumple him up, paint him orange and turn him loose. :)
- February 24, 2008 at 6:08 PM
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Managed hosting specialist Iomart reported a 45 per cent increase in turnover from continuing operations to £11.8million.
Its pre-tax loss for the year to March 31 narrowed from £2.3m to £1.2m.
Overall the business was boosted by the disposal of its Unfindus on-line directory to BT for £20m.
The £12.6m gain made on that deal gave Iomart an £11.2m post-tax profit from all operations. It also had net cash of £13.7m at year end but has since paid £5.25m for rival RapidSwitch.
Customer numbers of its Easyspace service showed strong growth to 235,000 and the hosting division attracted 60 new managed service clients.
Iomart chief executive Angus MacSween said: "The past year has seen significant progress on all fronts. As a group, we are solely focused on providing the expertise, facilities and quality support demanded by the online market.
"Despite the hype and general confusion over the definition of Cloud Computing, we are quite clear on our positioning.
"We are beginning to see the benefit of our geographically spread UK network of five data centres, and we are able to offer a uniquely resilient high availability 'infrastructure as a service' solution for all organisations on an outsourced basis at lower cost than in-house."
Macsween also refused to rule out further acquisitions in the coming months.
He added: "Our strategy has always been to deliver both organic and acquisitive growth and after the year end we were delighted to conclude the acquisition of RapidSwitch."


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Convention delegates were inspired by rousing speeches from two great supporters of working people
Ed Schultz, host of The Ed Show on MSNBC addressed the delegates on day 4 of the National Convention. Schultz first became associated with the APWU when he attended the 2011 APWU National Postal Press Association Conference. At that meeting he pledged his continued support for postal workers. "We have to tell your story, over and over again," he said. True to his word, over the past three years, he has repeatedly reported on postal worker issues; especially the manufactured postal service financial crisis and most recently the Stop Staples Campaign. In his remarks to delegates, Schultz focused on what he called the attack on workers. "The postal service is being attacked unfairly," he said, while promising to do everything he can to help save the postal service. Schultz said he believes that working together people can force change. "They can't beat us collectively," he said. "If we stick together, fight hard and stay focused, we can't lose." Reverend William Barber, a leader of the Moral Monday movement in North Carolina told delegates that the time is right for a new coalition in America. In an impassioned speech, Reverend Barber echoed APWU President Mark Dimondstein's call for a Grand Alliance. Reverend Barber said our country is in the middle of a moral crisis, and that low-wage workers are longing for justice. "How do we come together to deal with this crisis," he asked. "Labor and civil rights are one and the same. All of us have to fight together."
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P&O Cruises Australia's latest ship, the Pacific Explorer, was officially christened and named by Dora the Explorer on July 2 in an action-packed ceremony held in Sydney.
The ceremony was held at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal. Dora the Explorer, a Nickelodeon character, was joined by SpongeBob SquarePants, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Skye from PAW Patrol.
The ship joins the fleet from Princess Cruises, where she sailed as the Dawn Princess. After a multi-million dollar refit in Singapore, the 1996-built ship received a number of updates including the longest waterslides at sea, an interactive water park, P&OEdge Adventure Park - with activities such as zip lining and rock climbing, an outdoor Big Screen, and barefoot lawn bowls.
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CSE branch of engineering is definitely most popular branch of Industry because of tremendous job opportunities & highly entertaining courses related to the interest of today's students. CSE graduates can make a career in every area such as Smartphone applications, networking, animations, gaming, scientific applications, Internet engineering, etc. Most of the blue chip companies of world such as IBM, Wipro, TCS, Microsoft, Infosys, recruit thousands of students in CS branch in every year. The Department has a comprehensive curriculum as per the guidelines of RGPV which includes topics related to all aspects of Computer Hardware and Software with an emphasis on practical learning. The department also provides outstanding research guidance to M. Tech. students by senior faculty having more than 10 years of experience in the areas including the Networks Security, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Image Processing, Ad-hoc Networks, Soft Computing, etc. The teaching aids used are conventional black/white boards, overhead projectors (OHP), LCDs and series of lectures available at NPTEL. Student chapters like CSI (Computer Society of India) function in the department. It has consistently fulfilled its role of producing Computer Engineers ready to satisfy the needs of the IT world. Alumni of the CSE department occupy top positions in Industries throughout the world.
To produce talented engineers to meet the challenges of the modern world and train the students to understand the human values.
Prof Rajdeep Singh, HOD CSE has completed BE & MTech in Computer Science Engineering. He has more than 9 years of teaching experience in various technical Institutions. His area of interest includes Mobile Adhoc Networking, Network Security & Cloud Security. He has guided 7 MTech thesis and more than 15 undergraduate projects.


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Huawei held a launch event in London yesterday afternoon and used the platform to launch four new smartphones which will form the Huawei Mate 20 Series. The phones come in a wide range of (large) sizes, and other design considerations to appeal to various market niches. However, there are a number of features common to the series, such as; the Huawei Kirin 980 SoC, a triple-camera Leica lens equipped Matrix Camera system, a FullView display (with notch), large battery capacities, fast charging and wireless charging, and the Android P-based EMUI 9 OS.
"The Huawei Mate 20 Series is designed to be the best 'mate' of consumers, accompanying and empowering them to enjoy a richer, more fulfilled life with their higher intelligence, unparalleled battery lives and powerful camera performance," said Richard Yu, company CEO. Huawei believes that the new Mate 20 Series sets a new bar by which all 2018 smartphones will be measured.
Before we go on about the core features of these high-end devices, I will share the base configurations, pricing, and availability:
- The 6.53-inch LCD screen equipped Huawei Mate 20 (4GB + 128GB configuration) will have a MSRP of EUR799 and the Huawei Mate 20 (6GB + 128GB configuration) will have a MSRP of EUR849 from 16th October, 2018.
- The 6.39-inch OLED screen equipped Huawei Mate 20 Pro (6GB + 128GB configuration) will have a MSRP of EUR1049 from 16th October, 2018.
- The 7.2-inch OLED screen equipped Huawei Mate 20 X (6GB + 128GB configuration) will have a MSRP of EUR899 from 26th October, 2018.
- The 6.39-inch OLED screen equipped Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS (8GB + 256GB configuration) will have a MSRP of EUR1695, and the Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS (8GB + 512GB configuration) will have a MSRP of EUR2095 from 16th November, 2018.
As mentioned in the intro, all these devices are based around the capabilities of the Huawei Kirin 980 SoC. This 7nm processor includes 6.9 billion transistors and boasts Arm Cortex-A76-based cores, Mali-G76 GPU, and dual-NPU. These SoC components are said to be 58 percent more efficient (CPU), 178 per cent more efficient (GPU), and the 182 percent more efficient (NPU). The CPU has three tiers consisting of two ultra-large cores, two large cores and four small cores. Furthermore, the SoC supports the 4.5G LTE Cat. 21 standard, allowing consumers to experience download speeds of up to 1.4Gbps.
With the more efficient SoC, Huawei says the bettery life available to users of these phones is "groundbreaking". In specific examples, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro houses a large, high-density 4200mAh battery, and supports 40W Huawei SuperCharge, which gives the device 70 per cent charge in 30 minutes. The sizable Huawei Mate X sports a 5000mAh battery and uses a cooling system based upon graphene film and vapour chamber tech, as Huawei reckons that it is a good gaming device.
Cameras are important to many high-end smartphone purchasers and the Huawei Mate 20 Series sounds appealing on paper with its system composed of three Leica lens equipped imaging units as follows (on the Pro, X, and Porsche) :
- 40 MP (Wide Angle Lens, f/1.8 aperture),
- 20 MP (Ultra Wide Angle Lens, f/2.2 aperture),
- 8 MP (Telephoto, f/2.4 aperture),
- supports autofocus (laser focus, phase focus, contrast focus),
- supports AIS (Huawei AI Image Stabilisation).
The 'standard' Mate 20 has the following three lower-spec Leica cameras in the back array: 12 MP (Wide Angle Lens, f/1.8 aperture) + 16 MP (Ultra Wide Angle Lens, f/2.2 aperture) + 8 MP (Telephoto, f/2.4 aperture), supports autofocus, supports AIS.
There is also a selfie camera with 24 MP, f/2.0 aperture, and support for 3D depth sensing* (with face unlock *on the Pro and Porsche models).


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Our guest post this time is a second contribution from Dr Jonathan Downie. Jonathan is a conference interpreter, researcher, author and speaker on interpreting, trading under the name Integrity Languages. He regularly blogs and leads workshops on topics that bring together cutting edge research and down-to-earth practice. His first book, Being a Successful Interpreter: Adding Value and Delivering Excellence, was published by Routledge in 2016 and is available from all good bookshops.
There are two words in the English language guaranteed to excite translators and interpreters. Those words are:
"Webinar sale."
Just like our translating ancestors must have excitedly collected paper dictionaries, newspapers (remember them?) and snippets from books in other languages, some of us enjoy collecting webinars. It doesn't matter if it is on oil engineering or the transcreation of manga, the feeling of having access to a new course is exciting – all the more so since webinars, and their sisters "MOOCs", are so affordable.
But is it enough to just log hours watching webinars? Those associations who require their members to log CPD hours rarely require people to justify the outcomes of the hours they have spent. Sure, you went to a conference in Hawaii or a course in Alicante but did it do you any good? Apart from the nice, fresh tan, that is.
If CPD is to make a difference it has to be strategic. What do I mean by "strategic"? The answer is simple: strategic CPD is CPD that aims to take you from where you are now to where you want to be next. It's when we start to think in those terms about our CPD that we see the most consistent growth but how can we get to that point?
How to Strategise Your CPD
If strategic CPD is the way to go, how do we decide what is strategic and what isn't? While I don't have all the answers, I have learned a lot by running several workshops on strategic CPD. Here are my top 3 tips on creating a CPD strategy and then putting it into action.
- Start from where you are now
Have you ever used a GPS? I am an avid Google Maps user, mostly because my natural sense of direction is akin to that of a confused goldfish in a brand new tank. Nowadays, to cure my affliction, I have gotten used to unlocking my phone, dropping in my destination and letting the neat little map show me the way.
Except it doesn't always work perfectly. I was once in the Scottish town of Linlithgow and needed to get from the train station to a particular church. All was going well until I realised that the little blue ball that showed my location seemed to be veering far off-course. What was wrong?
After a few minutes of head-scratching and screen refreshing, I figured it out. I had left the station from the exit on platform 2, instead of the one on platform 1 and was going in exactly the opposite direction! D'oh!
Unless you know precisely where you are now, you have no hope of getting where you want to go. So the first step in any CPD plan is to honestly take account of the skills you have now, including your translation or interpreting techniques, your software knowledge, financial position and business skills. Most professionals I have met find that kind of thinking uncomfortable and tricky. The only solution I have found is to meet a fellow translator or interpreter whom you trust and get them to ask you the right questions. Once you have answers to those questions, you can move onto the next stage.
Think where you want to be next but not next year!
One of the biggest career mistakes I ever made was to be crystal clear on where I wanted to be in five years but avert my eyes from where I need to be next week. Don't get me wrong, long-range plans for world domination are totally fine but short-range plans to, say, halve your debt or learn a new piece of software, are much more useful.
Whenever I do a workshop on CPD, I surprise people by asking them to find something that can be achieved or at least started within the next 72 hours. The reason for this is simply that it is easy to go to a workshop and then totally forget about what you learned. However, if you start putting one thing into practice quickly, you build momentum that makes things seem more achievable.
So, when you are creating your CPD plan, set goals and then work backwards from them, filling in what you would need to do to get to that point, until you can easily see what you need to do THIS WEEK to get things rolling. If you want to gain more clients, are there any networking events you can go to or book before the end of this week? Could you order new business cards or read articles about your target market? Find something constructive to do now and you are more likely to be where you want to be next year.
Don't just think, write!
I am one of those people who has to use paper and a number of apps as a secure storage facility for all the stuff I am supposed to do or remember. It seems that, until I write something down, my chances of being able to act on it hover around 0%. Yet, as soon as I write something down, something amazing happens. Not only do I remember it but I seem to magically take on the responsibility for its result.
The same seems to work for CPD plans. When we just think about them, they are in danger of getting lost in the aether. Once we write them down, or even better, share them, they become more real.
Accountability is a truly wonderful thing. I honestly don't think I would push myself to practice interpreting so much if I hadn't publicly talked about my 30/3 Challenge. If I hadn't talked so much about CPD in my book, I would be unlikely to be as fastidious about keeping on top of my own progress.
To get the greatest benefits from accountability, send your plan to a trusted colleague, preferably someone who knows you fairly well and is not given to flattery. Invite them to look at it and give you honest feedback. Ask them to drop you occasional emails to see how it is going. It might be even better if you could do the same for them.
The Last Ingredient
With accountability, honesty and planning in place, you have the foundations to use CPD effectively. There is one last ingredient and it is one that I wish was unnecessary. If my PhD and parenting have taught me anything it's that learning is rarely, if ever consistent. Today we will feel like we are making huge strides; tomorrow, it will feel that we are stuck in quicksand. That is totally natural.
No one ever learns anything in straight line. Growth moments will always be interspersed with plateaus. Knowing that, the last ingredient to effective, strategic CPD is good old determination. It's determination that gets you back to practice after skipping a few weeks. It's determination that pushes you to do that course where everyone else is half your age. It's determination that keeps you writing guest posts after you have just gotten your youngest child off to sleep.
The strategic nature of your CPD gets you on the right road, determination keeps you going. Remember my story about leaving the station from the wrong platform? I actually got to the church that night, after more confusion and getting lost three times, but it was worth it. That one evening was more meaningful than I could have ever imagined. Decide on the route and be determined to take it and you will be surprised at where you end up.


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A tramper who has been missing in Canterbury since last week has been found.
Concerns were raised for US man Clint Hewitt, 32, when he was reported overdue by his friends.
He's since been found safe and well near the Rakaia River, Christchurch police said on Monday.
"He is currently with members of the Methven LandSAR Group," police said.


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Ben Katchor signs at Powell's Books on Monday, April 8th at 7:30 pm!
From one of the most original and imaginative American cartoonists at work today comes a collection of graphic narratives on the subjects of urban planning, product design, and architecture — a surrealist handbook for the rebuilding of society in the 21st century. With cutting wit, Ben Katchor reveals a world similar to our own — lives are defined by possessions, consumerism is a kind of spirituality — but also slightly, fabulously askew. Frequently and brilliantly bizarre, and always mesmerizing, Hand-Drying in America: And Other Stories (Pantheon) ensures that you will never look at a building, a bar of soap, or an ATM the same way.
Powell's Books
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We've already reported that Mark Ruffalo will be the next incarnation of the Incredible Hulk in Marvel's upcoming superhero party The Avengers. Following in the footsteps of Eric Bana and Edward Norton, people are understandably worried about a third actor to take on the same role, especially after comic book fans and audiences alike were more than pleased with Norton's interpretation. Now, thanks to an interview with IGN, Ruffalo gives us some closure and tells his thoughts on playing Bruce Banner, what he's doing to prepare for the role, how he's going to make it different, whether we'll see a Hulk that can actually talk, and how playing the Hulk is like a sex scene.
Check out what he had to say after the jump.
Speaking to IGN, Ruffalo spoke on multiple Hulk-related topics. On playing one of the biggest roles in superhero history:
It's like doing a sex scene. It's like doing a sex scene with 20 total strangers standing around and someone telling you how you can do it better. All eyes are on you, right?
When he starts shooting:
In April.
How he's preparing:
You dust off. You go back. I think you go right back to the beginning and dust off your first issue of Avengers and I've been doing that. I've been watching the 100 hours of Bill Bixby's Hulk. And I've been really thinking about the inception, the original motivation of that character and why they came up with that character. He's a cross between Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Frankenstein. I'm finding a lot of stuff there. And I'm actually going to be physically playing the Hulk. No other actor's ever done that. So I've been getting into Tai Chi and Pilates and doing a lot of movement stuff. I don't know what I want to do with it exactly, but I've been working physically to bring the leviathan alive.
On how he's too much of a nice guy:
I've heard some of the fans and I totally respect them and I hear their concern about Mark Ruffalo being a nice guy, but I assure you just like everybody else I have my very dark side. Maybe more because I'm an actor.
Will his Hulk be unique:
What I'm worried about is bringing some spark of originality and spontaneity to that character. He's the only one who doesn't want to be there [in The Avengers] really. Everyone else is sort of digging on their super powers and he's the only one who doesn't want to be there, which could be an incredibly uninteresting person to spend two hours with.
Whether the Hulk will be able to speak:
We ended the last Hulk with him smiling and you feel like he's getting control of it. And I don't know how deep we're gonna get into that, but my general feeling is for Bruce Banner/the Hulk and what I hope we talk about is that Bruce Banner is slowly but surely — it's like riding a wild mustang. At some point you do start to get it a little but under control. And like I said, I don't know what the final script's gonna be, but we've talked a lot about him at some point being able to penetrate his consciousness with the consciousness of the goliath.
His thoughts on Guillermo Del Toro's live action version of the Hulk:
Dude, it's like my generation's Hamlet. It looks like we're all gonna get a shot at it. I guess the more the merrier, you know?
There's no denying that Mark Ruffalo has proved his acting chops in countless movies. I loved him in The Kids are All Right and Shutter Island and think he's a very natural actor to watch. I am though, along with others, slightly concerned on his ability to bring out his inner Hulk. When I heard of Norton playing the angry green giant, flashbacks of American History X had me immediately on board. However, remembering Ruffalo in 13 Going on 30 or Just Like Heaven doesn't do the same. Let us not forget that this Hulk will be all motion capture which is something thus far unseen. That means that Ruffalo cannot rely on post-production CGI to fill in the angry blanks. Nonetheless, I'll stick by his side just because I respect him so much as an actor. We'll see when The Avengers hits theatres May 4th, 2012.


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Subic Asia Pacific Marine
Contact Subic Asia Pacific MarineAddress: Building 8280 Upper Cubi, Subic Bay Freeport Zone Olongapo City, Philippines 2222
Tel: +63 47 25 29 06 9
Letter of Recommendation for Subic Asia Pacific Marine (Formerly McGram Fusion)
Having utilized APM's services several times in the past 3 years, I highly recommend them to all vessel captains, managers and owners.
APM has managed dry docking, assisted with engineering maintenance, and conducted beautification projects aboard No Boundaries never failing to meet or surpass my-expectations - often going above and beyond the ordinary to ensure every aspect of the projects are completed properly and timely.
Additionally, APM has always displayed exceptional customer service from the management level down to the deck-plates — maintaining continuous contact, day and night, during projects to personally ensure all vessel requirements are met and crew needs are attended to.
Without reservation, I highly recommend APM's services and please feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
3 years work and supply of stores
This letter is to confirm we have used McGram Fusion and now under their new name of Asia Pacific Marine Resources (APM) on numerous occasions over the last 3 years for work and supply of stores for my 75' motor yacht. The work included the following specific projects including, managing our dry docking at Herma Shipyard, fabricating and fitting our aluminium exhaust stack and mast, fabricating and replacing our main generator dry exhaust system, rewiring much of our AC electrical system including installing new electrical panels as well as fabricating an aluminium base for our hydraulic crane. We also continue to utilise the team in sourcing difficult to get boat specific stores and spares. I have found the team to be punctual, helpful and accommodating to all manners of issues and I have no hesitation in continuing to use them and recommending the firm for any boat related projects.Reply to this review here
A Big 'Thank You'
I would like to take this opportunity to say a very big thank you to the team at Mcgram Fusion for making our visit to the Philippines and in particular Subic Bay such a wonderful and productive time.
The efficiency and quality of work done by the team exceeded our expectations and we hope to return to Subic Bay next year to repeat some of our annual maintenance. Similarly your patience, understanding and efficiency when organising some of the logistics of cruising the Philippines with our guests proved to be invaluable.
The crew and myself are looking forward to working with them again.
Some of the Major work that they have completed.
I have worked with McGram Fusion/APM on numerous occasions and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to complete work to a yacht in Asia.
But be warned, the experience is not the same as working with a top European or North American yard. The facilities and level of knowledge and experience of the work force is not comparable to a top western yard, but for Asia they are one of the best all round teams of craftsmen and contractors I have found, after over 20 years of being based in the yachting industry here. The combination of the workforce, extremely low labor rates and a very knowledgeable and experienced management team produce what I consider the best option in Asia for refit and maintenance work.


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NEWPORT, R.I. – With the Transatlantic Race 2019 fleet entering its fifth day at sea, some top speeds are showing on the frontrunners as they begin to free up and sail a more northeasterly course.
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David Witt and the supermaxi SHK Scallywag regained the boat-for-boat lead this afternoon when they sailed over the top of David and Peter Askew's Wizard. Sailing in a southerly wind of 18 to 20 knots, SHK Scallywag was able to put its length to use and power over the top of the VO70 within one nautical mile.
"They went ripping along in close proximity, went past us at 24 knots. It was spectacular to see," said Wizard navigator Will Oxley.
At the 1700 UTC position report, SHK Scallywag was making 23 knots boatspeed on a heading of 053 degrees. Wizard was making 23.4 knots on a heading of 051 degrees. Both were well clear of the southeastern corner of Point Alpha, the ice limit zone.
"It's been an up and down race so far. The weather has been tricky to pick, especially the ridge that we sailed to near the ice gate," SHK Scallywag navigator Miles Seddon said earlier this morning, before passing Wizard. "This seems to be lingering with us, so we decided to dive south to get away from the worst of it. Much happier onboard now, as we have made up some of our losses to Wizard. Looks like we are in for a great few days of fast downwind and reaching to come."
Looking ahead, Oxley sees some fast conditions for the next few days.
"I expect downwind-to-reaching conditions in mid-teens to low 20s for next few days, until about July 2," Oxley said. "It should be really good conditions until then. There's a pesky high pressure forming to the west of the English Channel and the models are not decided where it will settle. So, we'll have to let that play out before deciding our route, but it looks like July 5 at The Lizard and sometime July 6 in Cowes."
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The next grouping of boats features The Kid, Teasing Machine and Pata Negra. The 46-foot Pata Negra was leading its two larger rivals yesterday, but then got passed. Now the three are contending with a low pressure that's passing beneath them, somewhat pinning them against the southern edge of the ice limit.
"The weather is taking some interesting turns," wrote Chris Hanson from Pata Negra. "At one point last night it was 30 knots on the nose and now we are desperately trying to escape the center of the forming low pressure as it moves slowly East. The challenge with going north now is the ice exclusion zone as we don't have a huge amount of space. Currently just put up the first kite of the race... makes a change, but every other upwind sail has been used."
Further back, Peter Bacon's 44-footer, Lucy Georgina, leads a pack of boats that includes Rives Potts's Carina, Ryan Hughes's True, Mark Stevens' Kiva and Hiro Nakajima's Hiro Maru.
The pack is separated by 91 nautical miles from Lucy Georgina to Hiro Maru. They're all sailing in mostly northerly winds of 10 to 20 knots and near the rhumbline, approaching the southwest corner of Point Alpha. The next day could get light for them as weather models indicate the windspeed could drop below 10 knots and shift to the southwest.
Constantin Claviez's Charisma is about the most southerly boat in the fleet, some 116 nautical miles from Hiro Maru on a bearing of 225 degrees. Charisma is sailing in northerlies around 15 knots but is forecast to get southwesterlies up to 20 knots tomorrow by virtue of being farther south than the others.


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Welcome to Three That Matter — our new segment where we ask our friends and artists in the industry about their favourite three tracks at the moment. We're all about sharing the music and the tracks we (the AMBY team) love, and wanted to involve more people to share what they love. Today we feature Cody McGraw, enjoy his three that matter!
I work for Universal Music Canada and my main focus is helping our domestic artists learn how to use social media. I also get to run our classic rock brand MusicVaultz and the social media (Facebook/Twitter) associated with it. Further to that I work with blogs to help them get opportunities with our artists on their sites. Having been a music journalist/editor for many years, it's nice to be able to help out the blogger community.
Jenny Lewis – Head Underwater
Bahamas – Waves [album version here]
Patti Smith – Poppies
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Noble Group Ltd (NOBGF.PK), a Hong Kong-based commodities trader, is taking a stake in Australia's Arafura Resources Limited (ARAFF.PK, ARU.AX). Arafura Resources shares were trading down 20.8 percent.
In a statement, Arafura Resources announced a fully underwritten 7 for 20 non-renounceable entitlement offer at A$0.085 per share to raise A$23.2 million through the issue of 273.49 million new Arafura shares.
The company said Talaxis Ltd., a subsidiary of Noble Group, has agreed to sub-underwrite A$7.2 million of the entitlement offer.
Arafura intends to use the funds raised from the offer to progress further development of the Nolans NdPr Project, for an exploration and metallurgical program aimed at potentially increasing the Nolans Project mine life; and for ongoing working capital.
The entitlement offer is anticipated to open on June 28 and close on July 12.
The company said the deal has potential for Talaxis and Arafura to work together on strategic funding alternatives and product supply chain solutions.
Paul Brough, Chairman of Noble Group, said, "We recognise the growing importance of technology metals to the global renewable energy sector, as well as to broader technological industries. Noble Group sees this as a core, strategic business growth area and we are excited to be involved in this important project that will ensure the global supply of these vital materials."
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Best #BostonStrong post on Facebook today: some person I vaguely remember from college who apparently had a great cyclin class this afternoon. Because she was inspired to ride. She rode for Boston. At SoulCycle. She tagged it #warrior.
Meanwhile I am just going to share another link about the Hoyts. Rick & Dick Hoyt finished their 32nd and final Boaton Marathon in just over 7.5 hours. Dick, who is 73 (SEVENTY. THREE.), pushes Rick, 52, who has cerebral palsy, in a special wheelchair during marathons (they also do triathlons).


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Planning a destination wedding is no piece of cake. It takes months and months of organizing, inviting and coordinating! Oh and let's not forget, the pain of packing for those invited! It's completely unlike packing for any other vacation—given how fragile and expensive your wedding items can be, you're definitely going to be under immense pressure and stress. The trouble of customs and excess luggage can instantly send you in a tizzy. But don't you worry, because we've got you covered with a list of what NOT to carry to the next dream destination wedding you're attending. Read on to find out!
Your entire collection of real jewelry
Let's face it, when you're travelling to another city or country, there is always the possibility of luggage going missing. Or what if something gets misplaced at the hotel? That's why it's better to stick to semi-precious baubles instead of the real deal.
Luxemi Pick: Floral Diamonique and Pearl Set
Never-ending layers
There's no debating that you want to look your best. You've probably even purchased a fair share of heavy lehengas and anarakalis, but how are you going to pack them? Clothing with layers of can-can are best avoided. Choose lighter options like sleek kurtas and fuss-free saris that are easy to pack.
Luxemi Pick: Pink peony printed sari
Fragile items
You do not want to see your precious Indian wear getting ruined. Heavily embroidered saris or particularly delicate ones, stiff corset blouses, and lehengas with plenty of work should not be stuffed into your suitcase. They deserve extra TLC so save them for a wedding in your hometown.
Uncomfortable heels
Doesn't matter if you're the bride or the guest; weddings mean hours of standing and socializing and, of course, dancing! Don't pack heels that will leave your feet sore the next day, making it difficult for you to enjoy the rest of the festivities. Opt for wedges and platforms over stilettoes for maximum comfort. There's nothing like flats, of course!
Too many hair appliances
Don't carry your entire arsenal of heavy hair appliances. Most hotels have hair dryers and, if you're looking to get ironing or curling done, there is bound to be a salon nearby. Or, coordinate with your friends so you aren't lugging your entire bathroom cabinet with you!
Tell us what you would avoid carrying to a destination wedding in the comment bow below!


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ALBANY — The prospect of the state's toll agencies winning tougher penalties for toll cheats — a financial imperative for the new Tappan Zee Bridge — has become something of a nail-biter with only six weeks left in the legislative session.
ALBANY — The prospect of the state's toll agencies winning tougher penalties for toll cheats — a financial imperative for the new Tappan Zee Bridge — has become something of a nail-biter with only six weeks left in the legislative session.
Harsher penalties, specifically the automatic suspension of vehicle registrations, have been proposed by Sen. David Carlucci, D-Clarkstown, a member of the Senate's Transportation Committee. The Senate appears ready to support the legislation, which helps set the stage for all-electronic tolling.
But, the Assembly has different ideas. It rebuffed Gov. Andrew Cuomo's attempt to bury the legislation in his 2014-15 budget, a move that was meant to avoid the current conflict. It also rebuffed Carlucci's efforts to find a sponsor in the chamber for the bill.
"This is commonsense legislation to update our laws," Carlucci said. "Our toll agencies are losing $30 million a year — the Tappan Zee Bridge alone is losing $5,000 a day — to chronic toll evasion. And it's not a victimless crime; the people who don't pay raise the cost of commuting for the people who do."
Kerri Biche, a spokeswoman for Speaker Sheldon Silver, wouldn't speculate about the likelihood of a vote on the legislation, saying only that "the Assembly is continuing to review this issue."
"There's a sense that this is moving too quickly, that there are too many unanswered questions," said Assemblyman James Skoufis, D-Woodbury, who sits on the Assembly's Transportation Committee.
Nobody really objects to stiffer penalties for scofflaws, but the unanswered questions go beyond Carlucci's bill to what the penalties will ultimately do: promote all-electronic tolling.
The legislation, drafted in concert with the state's toll agencies over the past two years, provides for automatic suspension of vehicle registrations for failure to pay tolls three times in 18 months — a faster, easier and cheaper alternative to civil or criminal court action. And it provides for reciprocity with the expanding number of other states with toll roads and bridges that have embraced the same policy.
The Port Authority, for example, is still chasing many of the 37 chronic toll cheats who topped its "Wall of Shame" in 2012 through the courts to collect $1.5 million in tolls and $5 million in fines. The deadbeats' favorite ploy? Using E-ZPass lanes without E-ZPass accounts or without money in the accounts.
The Port Authority, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York State Bridge Authority and the New York State Thruway Authority consider registration suspension, a so-called hammer, equally critical to their ability to switch to all-electronic tolling and still realize a high percentage of toll collection.
All-electronic tolling, or AET, uses equipment on overhead gantries to process E-ZPass payments as well as photograph license plates of vehicles without E-ZPass accounts so that their owners can be identified and sent bills for tolls in the mail.
The technology is being adopted rapidly to improve traffic flow and air quality as well as reduce personnel and maintenance expenses at toll plazas.
"We all need it this year (2014)," said Thomas Madison, the Thruway Authority's executive director, in discussing the legislation in December.
The Thruway Authority is committed to switching to AET on the new TZB as soon as the first span opens in 2016 to save on construction costs and then expanding it to the Yonkers and Harriman toll plazas — offering nonstop travel over its busiest 45 miles.
The MTA, which has been piloting AET at the Henry Hudson Bridge since 2012, has found slightly more than half the people who got bills in the mail paid them properly — a respectable figure that is expected to jump with the threat of a suspended registration. E-ZPass use, however, is about 95 percent at the Henry Hudson versus 80 percent at TZB.
"We have to recognize that this is where the (tolling) industry is moving," Carlucci said. "We have to be aligned with the times and not artificially hold back progress by not updating our policies."
Skoufis, on the other hand, has reservations about whether AET is desirable or necessary — reservations similar to ones that swirled around the implementation of E-ZPass some 20 years ago. Will too much toll revenue be lost? Will infrequent travelers be inconvenienced? Will jobs be eliminated? Will E-ZPass be forced on motorists?
"I think we should take a pause, consider the impacts, consider different or perhaps better alternatives, and come back to it next year," Skoufis said.


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Coral Cay Conservation, Philippines
Coral Cay Conservation are award winning specialists in coral reef and tropical forest conservation. You can join their projects as a volunteer, researcher or specialist and work hands-on, out in the field. With their new conservation holidays, mini expeditions and special discounts - they offer a responsible alternative to active breaks away, plus the chance to travel with a purpose and really make a difference in the places that need it most.
Ian McLeod and Jon Rawlinson traveled to the Philippines where they shot and produced this documentary. This aired on Current TV in 2007.


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J Derenzo Co. has a full service yard at its Brockton headquarters to process materials and service equipment. In our own yard, site materials can be crushed, processed and sent out again for use as backfill.
We also have a full heavy equipment repair garage and a staff of 15 mechanics to handle everything from simple repairs to completely rebuilding heavy equipment – both in the garage and out on project sites.


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H&M has opened at Selfridges!
So H&M has been open at Selfridges for a few days now – who's been? Buy anything?! I'm loving H&M at the moment. Granted I haven't been to the new concession at Selfridges but once I'm back from my next trip I plan to hot foot it down there soon! The concession will feature handpicked … Continue reading
Pringle's new capsule collection
So I had this idea in my head that Pringle was only for uber-posh Brit types…or golfers…however, it appears I may have been wrong. Or has Pringle just recently got cooler? Next month Pringle is launching a capsule collection inspired and designed by the hottest talent at Central Saint Martins in London. The range came … Continue reading
Brand new MAC products!
I've just heard that MAC Cosmetics is launching a selection of new products which will be available to buy next month – exciting! There will be a brand new range of lip colours – the Sheen Supreme Lipsticks, which I'm most excited about as I think I'm going to experiment with some lip colours! There … Continue reading
Star style hunter – Taylor Swift
I really love this look! Taylor Swift chose a simple turquoise embroidered minidress by Tibi and ballet flats for a New York radio interview at Z100 studios.
London College of Fashion opens pop up store
The London College of Fashion is opening its first ever pop-up shop just off Carnaby Street! The pop up will sell exclusive yet affordable pieces by its famous alumni, including William Tempest and Ada Zanditon. Launching in Kingly Court on 8 September, the opening will coincide with Vogue's Fashion Night Out and will remain open for two … Continue reading
National Cupcake Week will soon be upon us!
Oh my god – how have I only just heard about National Cupcake Week?! Personally I'm a massive fan of the cupcake, it's fought off fierce rivalry from the likes of the macaroon, the whoopie pie and most recently the pop cake but let's face it, everyone loves a good old cupcake! Everyone has a … Continue reading
Forget Glastonbury, it's all about Goodwood!
If slumming it in a tent isn't quite your thing, and the thought of wellies and porta-loos fills you with dread, fear not – there is a festival for you after all and it's Goodwood Revival! Taking place from 16-18 September this year the Revival is a magical step back in time celebrating the golden … Continue reading
Cheryl Cole's a Hollywood actress now?
So….Cheryl Cole failed at being a popstar…and a TV presenter….so now she's a Hollywood actress? If reports are correct, she's only gone and landed her first role – ironically as a talent show judge in What To Expect When You're Expecting! Cole has apparently signed a deal to appear alongside Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz. … Continue reading
The Vintage Event, Balham – this weekend!
I'm probably ridiculously behind but I've just heard about The Vintage Event in Balham this weekend and it sounds more than a little bit exciting! Might even convince Mr Maitha to come with me! What? The Vintage Event aims to bring together carefully selected dealers who specailise in on-trend and fine vintage clothing and accessories. … Continue reading
Fashion fix – River Island
This week's fashion fix comes from River Island….simple, but caught my eye! Strike a pose t-shirt, £15.00


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White cross for Tukapa Toi Makaraure (1901-1918)
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Tukapa Toi Makaraure was only 16 years old when he enlisted to serve during World War I. While in France he became ill with bronchial pneumonia during the 1918 Influenza Pandemic. Tukapa died in the 8th Canadian Stationary Hospital at Dunkirk in Nord, France on 30 December 1918. In 2014 Tauranga's 'Field of Remembrance' was created comprising 107 white crosses in memory of the men from the Tauranga area who died during World War I (1914-1918). Each cross carries a red poppy and the name of an individual who died. Text and photograph © Debbie McCauley (2014).


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JTG Daugherty Racing adds new sponsor in 2013
HARRISBURG, N.C. - JTG Daugherty Racing has been diligently working on securing sponsorship all season long for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season and beyond for their No. 47 Toyota Camry team.
While longstanding iconic brands return along with 2000 champion driver Bobby Labonte, the single-car operation is proud to add new sponsorships to the lineup next year.
One example of the newest member joining the JTG Daugherty Racing family is North Carolina based House-Autry Mills.
In addition, House-Autry Mills will be an associate partner for 21 races next season on the No. 47 Toyota Camry with a grilling schematic.
"House-Autry is a great addition to our sponsor lineup and we are thrilled about continuing to build the group of grocery related brands that partner with us," stated team co-owner Tad Geschickter.
House-Autry Mills, is a Four Oaks, NC based producer of chicken, seafood, and pork breaders, sauces, corn meal, and hushpuppy, biscuit and cornbread mixes that are available through thousands of grocery stores in 37 states, as well as food service distributors and restaurants throughout the country.
"We take pride in the fact that for 200 years our traditional Southern taste has been bringing families & friends together over delicious meals using our convenient & easy to use products," said House-Autry CEO Craig Hagood.
House-Autry Mills, "The Choice of Southern Cooks Since 1812", is proud to be a part of the Southern cooking tradition and now JTG Daugherty Racing.
"We are excited to partner with JTG Daugherty Racing and Bobby Labonte," added Hagood. "Their excellent knowledge and experience, on and off the track, will go a long way in assisting us to reach our goals."
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I believe that you get out of life what you put into it. You give worth to the things that you embrace. Reiki can be a very spiritual, sacred part of your life, if given the respect and honor that it deserves. That is why we feel that it is important that it not be rushed and that you take a hands on approach to help you fully absorb the knowledge. Once you have completed each level of Reiki, live with it for a while. Experience it and let it fill you with its amazing gift. Get feed back from the people in your life that you practice on. Work with other students and share ideas and techniques.
In taking classes with Inspirit Studios we offer our students continued support and a community to grow with.
Reiki Level 1
This class teaches the basics of Reiki. Learn techniques to align and balance your own energy, reduce stress that can lead to illness and find an inner peace.The focus will be on the Anatomy of the Energetic Body, History, ethics, self treatment hand positions and treatment hand positions for others. We will explore the human energy field with exercises and practice sessions. Plus you will receive your level 1 attunements. After this level of training you will be encouraged to do self treatments and to practice on friends and family. This class is a very valuable tool for caregivers and parents.
Cost of this class is $150.00
Reiki Level 2
( prerequisite Reiki level 1)
After completing Level 2 training you will be qualified to be a Reiki practitioner. This allows you to share the benefits of Reiki as a professional, with that come a responsibility to your clients. This class will expand on what was learned about chakras and their functions in the level one class, you will be given the first three Reiki symbols, learn distance treatments and discuss setting up a practice. You will also receive your level 2 attunements.
Cost of this class is $200.00
Reiki level 3 Master/instructor
(prerequisite Reiki level 1, Reiki level 2, documented sessions and case study)
This level class will prepare you to pass on the tradition of Reiki through teaching. This level of training should not be entered into lightly. By choosing to become a Reiki Master you also choose to take on the responsibility of honoring a tradition. As a Master you need to embody the spirit of what you are teaching, to create for yourself a lifestyle that is committed to balance.
Sign up early as we will be meeting a couple times before the actual class to go over your case studies. Dates for that will be posted.
This is a 2 part class. The first portion will theory and the second portion the teaching a level 1 Reiki class under Anita's guidance.
Cost for this class is $375.00 (meals and manul)
Limit of 3 Master level students


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This easy Sausage Tomato Egg Bake is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. The potato base makes it a hearty, delicious, and satisfying meal.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Bread
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Bread – a super moist and delicious bread with a cream cheese filling perfect for fall entertaining or a weekend brunch.
Tomato Oatmeal Omelet
Start your day right with this quick and easy Tomato Oatmeal Omelet. It is delicious and takes only 15 minutes to prepare.
Savory Egg Muffins
These delicious Savory Egg Muffins are great for breakfast or mid morning snack. They will keep you energized and satisfied through the morning.
1-Minute Single Serve Crouton Egg Bake
This quick and tasty 1-Minute Single Serve Crouton Egg Bake will satisfy you in a jiffy. It takes only 3 short minutes to prepare.
Banana Cream Cheese Bread
The cream cheese in this Banana Cream Cheese Bread gives it an even and tender texture. Very moist and deliciously satisfying. Great any time of the day.
Sausage Hash Brown Egg Bake
This layered Sausage Hash Brown Egg Bake makes a hearty and delicious breakfast for a crowd. Great for the weekend or when you have company.
Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread
This lovely Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread has a super moist and creamy texture. A must-bake when strawberries are in season!
Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie and Green Smoothie Ebook
Cool, refreshing Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie with only 4 ingredients. Fast, easy, with no added sugar, and it tastes great! Also The Great Big Book of Green Smoothies is now available.
Peanut Carrot Smoothie
Start your day right with this low fat Peanut Carrot Smoothie. It is deliciously creamy and has the same amount of protein as traditional peanut butter.
Tomato, Ham, and Potato Skillet
This hearty and delicious Tomato, Ham, and Potato Skillet is a great way to use up homegrown or store bought cherry tomatoes. Makes a delicious weekend breakfast or brunch.
Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken Congee
This Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken Congee is a delicious way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken. Makes a soothing and comforting breakfast or lunch.
Strawberry Banana Protein Shake
Quick and healthy Strawberry Banana Protein Shake with Sun Warrior protein powder. It is thick, creamy, delicious, and satisfying.
Power Greens Banana Smoothie
Go green and power up with this Power Greens Banana Smoothie. It will give your body a nutritional boost and keep you satisfied for the morning.
Sausage, Potato, and Egg Skillet
Wake up to this delicious Sausage, Potato, and Egg Skillet topped with shredded cheese and green onions. Makes a wonderful weekend breakfast or brunch treat for the family.
Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A little sweet and spicy Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese Sandwich with pastrami and roasted sweet mini peppers. So deliciously satisfying!
Ham Rice Porridge (Ham Congee)
Use leftover bone-in ham to make this Ham Rice Porridge (Ham Congee). It is deliciously creamy and comforting with a hint of smokiness.
Blackberry Banana Smoothie
Blackberry Banana Smoothie with Greek yogurt, a great start for the morning. It is thick, luscious, creamy, and satisfying.
Banana Yeast Bread
Fragrant and tender Banana Yeast Bread with a hint of cinnamon. Use ripe bananas for best results. Very easy in the bread machine.
Strawberry Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Enjoy your fruit and sandwich together in this Strawberry Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Delicious as is or drizzled with maple syrup.
Milo Sandwiches
If you are a fan of Milo, you will love these Milo Sandwiches spread with butter or condensed milk and chocolate malt powder. So yummy!
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60+ born in South Africa; a British Citizen as of 2016; Mother (of one fabulous daughter)
1st born daughter ; eldest of 5 sisters & 2 brothers (1 deceased ) ; Aunt to 8 (4 girls & 4 boys), Great-aunt to 3 (2 boys & 1 girl) ; Cousin (to many) ; Sister-in-law, soon to be Mother-in-law and and eagerly anticipating becoming a granny.
I am passionate about travelling and love planning trips to and exploring new and exciting places, currently working on Project 101. I am an enthusiastic photographer (still learning), adrenaline sports lunatic, personal development ex-junkie, and all round lover of life.
I love reading, writing (3 published books – 1 on London), writing poetry (had a few published), reading poetry and biographies of interesting people e.g. Richard Branson, Nelson Mandela. I thoroughly enjoy swimming, cycling, walking – especially long distance walking, caving, cruises, teaching, blogging, twittering, exploring, history, the English language and collecting travel magazines. Currently enjoying the #walk100miles 2018 challenge.
I am 98% vegetarian, a daily activist, concerned about the future of our planet, anti-plastic and sign every petition I come across, keen to leave a legacy, and care about children, animals and adults in distress. Oh and I love cats and small, baby creatures.
I am also a domestic abuse survivor.
to keep up with me and my travels visit my 'other' blog at :
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At this rate, they believe, many more will vanish in a few decades.
But they say there is still a chance to save most of the creatures at risk.
The alert is sounded in a report released at the World Parks Congress in Durban, South Africa, organised by IUCN - The World Conservation Union.
The report is the work of the Center for Applied Biodiversity Science (Cabs) at the US-based Conservation International, and IUCN's World Commission on Protected Areas.
Giveaway comparison
In what the authors call "a global gap analysis", they set out to see how well the world's network of protected areas actually helped wildlife.
They compared a map of all the areas with others showing the ranges of more than 11,000 bird, mammal and amphibian species.
They found 260 mammals they defined as "gap species", with no protection over any part of their range: 825 amphibians fell into the same category.
Many of the other gap species are no cause for worry, but 140 mammals and 346 amphibians are classed as threatened.
Additionally, the study says, many existing protected areas are so small they are virtually useless for conservation, putting at least 943 more species at risk.
Without an urgent expansion of the protected area system, the authors say, they expect "a major wave of extinctions within the next few decades".
But Gustavo Fonseca of Conservation International said: "By identifying the most urgent priorities that require protection and acting strategically and quickly, we still have a chance to save the vast majority of these species."
Mohamed Bakarr, deputy chair of IUCN's protected areas commission, said: "The single most effective way to conserve species is to maintain their natural habitats.
Much from little
"The results of this analysis must be used to identify those places on Earth where we need immediate protection."
Not surprisingly, perhaps, the study identified tropical areas, especially rainforests, and islands as the priorities for action.
The analysis concluded that modest action would yield impressive benefits: adding 2.6% of the world's land area to the protected area system would cover about two-thirds of species which at present have no protection.
Some of the creatures it identified as priorities for action cling precariously to survival.
Going fast
Threatened and unprotected mammals include one of the world's rarest fruit bats, the Comoro black flying fox.
A vanishingly rare amphibian is the Wuchuan frog, found only in one cave in China.
Most of the birds which lack protection are in Indonesia and the Latin American Andes.
They include the yellow-eared parrot of Colombia, with fewer than 150 known survivors, and the even rarer caerulean paradise flycatcher, found on one Indonesian island.