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TI completes acquisition of Spansion Japan wafer fabrication facility
DALLAS, Aug 31, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE: TXN) has completed its acquisition of two wafer fabs and equipment in Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan, cost-effectively increasing the company's production capacity. The facility was previously operated by Spansion Japan Limited (SJL) and was acquired under a court-approved plan of reorganization.
The 200mm wafer fab in Aizu is capable of expanding TI's analog revenue by more than $1 billion annually. The second, non-operating wafer fab is capable of either 200mm or 300mm production and will be preserved for future capacity expansion. TI offered employment to all of the SJL employees in Aizu.
The acquisition also included numerous 300mm production tools, many of which are being shipped to Richardson, Texas, to help complete Phase II of RFAB, the industry's first 300mm analog wafer fab.
In addition, TI will provide foundry services for FLASH products and sort services to Spansion LLC through June 2012.
This acquisition is the most recent in a series of manufacturing expansions announced by TI over the past 24 months, which collectively will add capacity for more than $3.5 billion of additional Analog revenue per year when fully operational.
For more information about TI delivery capacity and analog manufacturing investments, please see www.ti.com/research.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through design, sales and manufacturing operations in more than 30 countries. For more information, go to www.ti.com.
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Safer Harbor
Statements contained in this press release regarding the capability of acquired capacity to expand TI's Analog revenue, and other statements of management's beliefs, goals and expectations, are forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements.
We urge you to carefully consider the following important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations of TI or its management:
- Market demand for semiconductors, particularly in key markets such as communications, entertainment electronics and computing;
- TI's ability to maintain or improve profit margins, including its ability to utilize its manufacturing facilities at sufficient levels to cover its fixed operating costs, in an intensely competitive and cyclical industry;
- TI's ability to develop, manufacture and market innovative products in a rapidly changing technological environment;
- TI's ability to compete in products and prices in an intensely competitive industry;
- TI's ability to maintain and enforce a strong intellectual property portfolio and obtain needed licenses from third parties;
- Expiration of license agreements between TI and its patent licensees, and market conditions reducing royalty payments to TI;
- Economic, social and political conditions in the countries in which TI, its customers or its suppliers operate, including security risks, health conditions, possible disruptions in transportation networks and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;
- Natural events such as severe weather and earthquakes in the locations in which TI, its customers or its suppliers operate;
- Availability and cost of raw materials, utilities, manufacturing equipment, third-party manufacturing services and manufacturing technology;
- Changes in the tax rate applicable to TI as the result of changes in tax law, the jurisdictions in which profits are determined to be earned and taxed, the outcome of tax audits and the ability to realize deferred tax assets;
- Changes in laws and regulations to which TI or its suppliers are or may become subject, such as those imposing fees or reporting or substitution costs relating to the discharge of emissions into the environment or the use of certain raw materials in our manufacturing processes;
- Losses or curtailments of purchases from key customers and the timing and amount of distributor and other customer inventory adjustments;
- Customer demand that differs from our forecasts;
- The financial impact of inadequate or excess TI inventory that results from demand that differs from projections;
- The ability of TI and its customers and suppliers to access their bank accounts and lines of credit or otherwise access the capital markets;
- Impairments of our non-financial assets;
- Product liability or warranty claims, claims based on epidemic or delivery failure or recalls by TI customers for a product containing a TI part;
- TI's ability to recruit and retain skilled personnel; and
- Timely implementation of new manufacturing technologies, installation of manufacturing equipment and the ability to obtain needed third-party foundry and assembly/test subcontract services.
For a more detailed discussion of these factors, see the Risk Factors discussion in Item 1A of the Company's most recent Form 10-K. The forward-looking statements included in this release are made only as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
SOURCE Texas Instruments Incorporated
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ENT (Espace Numérique de Travail) is an online platform that serves as a useful tool and guide for students to excel both academically and personally. This platform is particularly useful because it compiles all the necessary information that students should know about regarding the university. Students can find grades, links to search engines, class resources, space to save and upload documents and much more!
To login visit the following link and use the same credentials as you would your school email and logging into a university computer:
Guide to using ENT:
In the first heading "annonces," students will find general information pertaining to the University of Rouen such as history, facts about the Normandy region, conferences and other academic events. Under this heading, there are also links for local weather, transportation delays, and cultural events.
In the second heading under "Bureau" students will find a tab "Annuaire URouen" that permits them to find the email of any student, professor or faculty member within the University of Rouen. Students can either choose to search a first name, a last name or both and a selection of names will appear. This is particularly helpful for students when emailing professors with questions or documents.
In the fourth heading, "stockage," a drive can be found for students to upload and save documents, music, downloads, videos and more. This space is useful because students can access their academic and personal information on any computer without having to hassle with a USB drive, sending through email or logging onto a personal computer.
In the fifth heading, under "formation," there is a tab entitled "UniversiTICE" which directs students to another site in a new window. On the homepage, students will have an option to choose a specific portal or go directly to their UniversiTICE account. There are sixteen portals to choose from which include IUT Evreux, Campus of Medicine and Pharmacy, Campus of Law, Economics and Management etc. Depending on the field of study and campus, students will click on the portal pertaining to them. Once on the portal site, students will find any announcements, resources and documents, information about exam preparation and PowerPoints that professors have uploaded for students to review and study with.
In the sixth heading, "Biblioteque," students will find a wide variety of links to online journals, encyclopedias and other scholarly articles. Specifically under ""Ressources numériques," students will find a list of search engines such as EBSCO, JSTOR, and Oxford. As students of the University of Rouen, these search engines are free and easy to access when doing research projects for class and preparing for final exams. There is even a catalog for all the resources within the seven libraries of the University of Rouen.
In the seventh heading, "Perso," students can find the tab "liens de Scolarité" which provides necessary documents such as for an internship. Included in this tab is a "certificate de scolarité" which is used to show proof of university enrollment. Oftentimes, this is necessary for obtaining an ASTUCE card or opening a bank account.
In the eighth heading, "LéoServices," students with find all the necessary information to add money to their Student ID Card (Léocarte). For example, the tab "Gestion des credits d'iimpression" permits students to add money to print at the library computer lab. In the tab " Rechargement CROUS" allows students to add money to their card in order to eat at student cafeterias. There is even a link to the daily CROUS menus, location and open hours for students convenience!
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At James' first mention of looking for houses in Legacy Park, I'll admit I was quite skeptical. I didn't grow up in a mega, planned neighborhood, and I had a great childhood. Plus, I had heard Legacy Park was a bit cultish, as in people often never leave the neighborhood because they socialize at neighborhood events, their kids play sports on the fields at Legacy Park, they cook out and host dinner parties at neighbors' houses, etc.
And then I thought to myself, what's so wrong with that? With a roving toddler and a baby on the way, I realized these little conveniences were quite appealing. Our hands will be quite full the next couple years, so why not make life as easy as possible? JM can enjoy one of the many playgrounds, pools, nature trails, a fenced in backyard, the 3-year-old t-ball league, the weekly story times and tons of other rambunctious neighborhood kids, all while I tend to little Beau.
Legacy Park is a great neighborhood for families with kids, and I feel completely comfortable and confident being out and about with my kids in the neighborhood. And the real kicker is it happens to be only a mile from James' gym–with sidewalks in between the two, meaning stroller walks to visit Dad might become quite the norm next spring.
Others may have differing opinions, much like I did before I converted. It's true that, in general, you can get a bigger nicer house for the money outside of Legacy Park. But luckily, we stuck to our guns in negotiations and offered only what we felt the house was worth. Our house isn't as upgraded as others, but we're not super high-end people and our biggest expense, besides a full interior paint job, will be granite countertops.
We are really beginning to settle into the house, and I'll post updates as we make progress.


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text: Best Pineapple Cake in Taipei, Taiwan: Chia Te, Sunny Hills or LeeChi?Aug 14, 2019 | Asia, Taipei, TaiwanOne of the must-buy souvenirs in Taiwan is a pineapple tart. With surging demand, more than a dozen pineapple cake makers have flooded in the market. Too many choices of Taiwan's must-buy snack might overwhelm you! No worries, if you are in search of the best...read more


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Los Carneros AVA
Located just north of San Pablo Bay (think the furthest northern part of San Francisco Bay) the Carneros AVA is a much cooler growing environment then its more famous northern neighbors of Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Receiving a constant flow of cool air from both the San Pablo Bay as well as the through the Petaluma Gap makes the region perfect to grow cooler weather varietals such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as well as a wide assortment of sparkling wines. An interesting point about Los Carneros is that it was the first AVA in California to be created based on growing conditions and climate instead of political boundaries.


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Girl Guides in the News
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Two lucky girl guides from the school were caught by The Star photographer when they were celebrating the Girl Guides 90th anniversary dinner at the Berjaya Georgetown Hotel, Penang.
The two lucky guides were Yeoh Zi Yuan of 4 Bakti and Lee Shi Yen of 3 Aman. To the two lucky girls, happy guiding.
Merdeka Day Class Decoration Results
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
In conjunction with the recent 52nd National Day celebration, the school had a competition for the best decorated class with the 1Malaysia as the theme.
The competition was divided into two categories. Category one for upper secondary and category 2 for lower secondary.
The following are the results. In the upper secondary the champ was 5A followed by 4A as first runner-up and 3A as second runner-up. In the lower secondary category, 1D emerged champion, 2A as first runner-up and 1E as the second runner-up.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
An ex-teacher of the school, Mr. Noor Ow passed away peacefully on 13.9.2009. He will be missed deeply and remembered fondly by all the staff and colleagues of the school. The staff and his colleagues and friends in the school would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to his family members.
"Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be,
A resting place along the road,
to sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We all were meant to learn some things,
but never meant to stay...
Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know.
For some the journey's quicker,
For some the journey's slow.
And when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the lord."
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
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The purpose of this document is to show what is a General Ledger and how this is viewed and used in Autosoft.
General Ledger - is the means by which the measure of a business's profitability is calculated.
On a basic level, the General Ledger contains default accounts programmed into the software that outline categories for which accounts can be listed as follows:
100-range accounts = Assets
200-range accounts = Liabilities
300-range accounts = Sales
400-range accounts = Cost of sales
500-range accounts = Expenses
This document is divided into 4 parts namely; viewing General Ledger Accounts, Control Accounts, General Ledger Account Maintenance and Reports.
1. How to view the General ledger accounts within Autosoft
- Go to General Ledger - General Ledger Accounts
- Click on the Account field or press F4 to search for the General Ledger Account
- You will get a list of accounts as below:
100-range accounts
200-range accounts
300 & 400 – range accounts
500-range accounts
Looking at the presentation of the accounts in this listing shows (from left to right):
- The Account number in the first column on the left.
- The Sub-Account number, of which there can be 99 assigned to a single account (for example to split up separate company vehicles under a single account)
- Department, eg Workshop, Accounts, Admin, Parts etc
- Franchise, another method of splitting up accounts (eg. Into franchise groups so Holden/Ford/Toyota etc)
- Description, for the designation of the account in the system
- P & L group, Profit and Loss group for seeing how much trading is done in that section – sales, cost of sales and expenses
Essentially the uniqueness of an account will be controlled by the first 4 fields left to right
- Account
- Subaccount
- Dept
- Franchise
2. Control Account
-is an account pre-programmed into Autosoft which decides where money from a transaction is assigned.
-Control accounts are usually static and will not be modified or changed by the user.
-They are set up as a means of deciding where aspects of an invoice like GST are directed so that this doesn't need to be specified on each invoice created.
3. General Ledger Account Maintenance
Type - determines which part of the balance sheet the account will be represented on.
P & L Group - will determine Profit and loss group. The Balance will show the statement of value (ie what the business is worth) and the P & L will refer to the sales that are being done and what it has cost
Note: A company can have a low value, but do a lot of trading, and vice versa a company can have a high value but do little trading. Profit Loss income should in theory lead to greater business value – unless some other drain on the funds pool is being experienced (eg business owner draining the funds-pool)
4. Reports
Two reports in Autosoft that deal with tradings and values
- Balance Sheet
- Profit and Loss
To run a Balance Sheet Report:
- Go to Reports - Report Console - General Ledger - Balance Sheet
- Specify Date and Branch
- Click Run
To run Profit and Loss Report
- Go to Go to Reports - Report Console - General Ledger -Pofit and Loss
Profit and Loss will produce a graph for the period selected weighing up Expenses vs Sales
Balance summary will give an indication of the Assets vs Liabilities
And at the end of the report will provide the net earnings of the business in the ownership section: This example shows a total Assets value of -$20722.25 (top of figure below) and a total Liabilities of $80492.44 meaning the net assets are Negative-$104214.69. Essentially the business would be losing money in this example and would be insolvent as the Total ownership is in negative.
Total sales – Cost of Sales = Gross Profit
Gross Profit = Profit made from Trading
Gross Profit – Expenses = Operating Profit/Loss (or Net profit/loss)
Appropriations can be included in the mix after Operating or Net profit/loss is calculated and is usually referred to as a separate item (eg Net Profit after appropriation)
Appropriations can include things such as share dividends or company taxes – essentially items that are not part of the profitability of the business – profit not generated by the business itself.


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Flavio Mussolin,
Again i have a question.
In M-F application, can i use 2 different model drives? like ACS800 and ACS880.
By DDCS, i am planning to synchronize two drives, but have some doubt on that. Is load sharing possible by these arrangement or i should go for same model drive?
Waiting for your reply.
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generally, the M-F application is non dependant of the drives type. Of course you need to define very well the type on istructions that you will transfer between the units, , provided that they have the same performance at the processor level
I do not have a specific experience with these two models of inverters in MF application, however they are similar for the global performance
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DJs are the new rock stars of modern nightclubs. The DJ is the main entertainer of the party. He is one of the most crucial members of your team; he also plays a crucial role in your marketing efforts. A professional DJ does more than play music; he sets the tone for the party. The dance floor will become the focal point once prime party time commences, making your DJ the center of attention. As a nightclub operator, you need a good DJ who will help bring people to your venue and consistently put on entertaining shows.
Every now and then, I'll come across a DJ who says something like, "Just fill the room, and I'll play music," as if he thinks it's everyone else's job to do all of the marketing. For some reason, the DJ who says things like this also talks of his technical skill behind the decks, focusing solely on scratching and mixing rather than promoting. A real DJ knows that the nightlife business is about making money and ultimately understands the promotional and marketing aspects of the industry. A good DJ should have a positive attitude toward promotions. If all he talks about is playing music, he's not your guy. What you are looking for is a DJ who can bring people to your venue to spend money.
A good DJ does a great deal of networking on his own accord in addition to making connections at whatever club he happens to be spinning at. One of the keys to identifying a good DJ is to see how much effort he puts into his own promotions. Ask the following questions:
• Does he have a press kit?
• Does he have a mix tape ready, or is he unprepared?
• Has he ever been on TV or radio?
• What promotional groups has he worked with in the past?
• Does he already have a customer list?
• What other night clubs has he worked for?
• When is he planning on releasing his next CD?
• What other projects does he have within the industry? Is he producing music?
Different DJs will, of course, be at different points on the spectrum, and as you ask these questions of more and more DJs, you will find that there are varying levels of seriousness among those who call themselves DJs. Do your best to filter out those who are just playing around with DJ-ing and focus on the professionals.
I recently met with a friend who is a very successful DJ. He brings a tremendous amount of value to the clubs he plays. A real professional, he maintains an internal list of customers and creates a large amount of marketing for his parties. His has had gigs with big-name performers, which are clearly mentioned on his website and promotional materials. He also has a weekly prime-time slot on a popular radio station, during which he promotes upcoming parties to thousands of listeners. When I last spoke with him, he indicated that since the radio show, his exposure has gotten larger and venues now are lining up to bring him in for events. Although he is a great DJ who puts on amazing shows wherever he works, his prime value to nightclubs is his ability to draw a crowd.
I have met many struggling DJs who do not understand the marketing aspects of the business and, as a result, do not provide enough value. Anybody can sit around and play music. What a club needs is a DJ who can bring a solid crowd to the party and put on a show. When you find a winner, he can become a key selling point for your venue for months, sometimes even years, without going stale.
Great DJs Need Good Booths
A good DJ booth should have a central elevated placement in the venue with high visibility over the dance floor. I am continually shocked at the number of clubs that tuck away a small booth in the corner, with only enough room for the DJ and his equipment. One venue I visited recently spent millions making the bar a Vegas-style project, with nice tile flooring, granite countertops and an aesthetically pleasing structure — and yet the DJ booth was placed exactly as I previously described: a little cubbyhole that only fits a DJ and turntables. With this setup, the club struck out in three ways:
• Club management effectively ruined their ability to bring in a big-name DJ (if the patrons can't see the DJ, he won't be putting on much of a show).
• By not being able to sell proximity to the DJ during big events, bottle-service tables cannot command maximum booking fees.
• The club also has lost the ability to allow VIPs into the DJ booth/stage area, which is one of the "rock star" experiences that can be a big selling feature for a club.
Stage presence is a huge show feature — one that will never lose its appeal. A DJ booth should encourage stage showmanship just as much as music selection. Although this type of construction may cost more, the rewards are worth the investment.


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Straight from the Runway
Matching Brides with Designers and what's hot on the runway this bridal season.
Wedding Dress Shopping Tips
If your search for the most amazing gown is starting to feel more like an off-the-rails reality show, take a deep breath. Here, the best tips for when to start, whom to bring and how to navigate styles, sales, and fittings. Follow our lead, and say "yes" to stress-free shopping.
Tying the knot in an outdoor setting? With Mother Nature providing the artistic backdrop, choose a wedding gown that complements your setting. The slim silhouette of this strapless gown has a relaxed yet sophisticated vibe, while the delicate floral appliques are a subtle nod to the great outdoors. And the floor-length hemline is just formal enough for a winery wedding. Ambrosia dress, $7,920, Francesca Miranda; Clutch, $174, Moyna; Earrings, $36, Sogno; Bracelet, $99, Rosena Sammi; Hair Comb, $195, Boutique de Voile.
Afternoon stroll, the famous painting by Georges Seurat, and this ensemble would look equally fetching at your own outdoor Parisian setting. The allover metallic embroidery and bejeweled sash give this Old World silhouette modern flair. Enid dress, Carolina Herrera; Earrings, $240, Isharya; Ring, $9,500, Anna Sheffield Bridal.
This simple sheath is perfect for a wedding on the open sea—the silk satin is lightweight and easy to move in. A simple chignon hairstyle lets the gorgeous too, in case the wind picks up. Style B224, $1,750, Ugo Zaldi; Earrings, $5,065, DeVille Fine Jewelry; Ring, $9,500, Anna Sheffield Bridal.
Great Gatsby-inspired knee-length number. The Art Deco-style beading adds pizzazz to the simple shift-dress silhouette, making it an ideal second-dress choice for a garden-party reception. ChaCha dress, Réva Mivasagar; Earrings, $45, Carolee; Ring, Tiffany; Clutch, $260, Felix Rey.
For an outdoor wedding at a more traditional venue, try a gown that's glamorous yet refined. The ball gown evokes Old Hollywood imagery, while the bow at the waistline adds a touch of sweetness. Claire dress, $5,200, Anna Maier/Ulla-Maija Couture; Veil, $465, Tia Mazza; Earrings, $45, Carolee LUX.
Your Wedding Day
How you look and feel in your wedding dress sets the stage for the whole experience. You want to feel your wedding dress. Get plenty of rest the night before. Beauty sleep can not be under estimated. Give your nails an extra special spa manicure. Pretty hands and manicured fingernails are part of your whole ensemble. Use a mildly-abrasive sponge with body wash to exfoliate your skin while showering. This will really give your skin an extra glow. Don't stress! Make beauty appointments extra early so you have plenty of time to relax. Being calm, happy and having fun actually makes you more attractive. Break in your shoes a few weeks before. You'll be so much more comfortable throughout your wedding day. When putting on your bridal gown, have someone help you. just to be sure you don't ruin your hair, make-up, or delicate areas of the dress. Finally, after you're all made up and ready to go, wear that dress like you're a celebrity. Have an awesome wedding day.
Quest for the Wedding Dress
What to do with all the choices and styles. Here are a few tips on how to narrow down the wedding dress selection. Dress for your body shape. For example, if your body type is a pear shape, the widest part of your body is below the waist/around the hips. When selecting your bridal gown, you want to de-emphasize the area around your hips, and bring more emphasis to the top portion of your body. This will help balance your overall shape. When trying dresses on, bring a friend or family member to help you determine what looks best – but! not too many. Sometimes too many conflicting opinions will just confuse you more. Pick dress textures or fabrics that work for you. Be in the mood to try them on. Sometimes, if you're cranky or tired you might not be able to accurately judge what you like or dislike in a wedding dress. Pick a day to shop when you are feeling good and energetic.
Wedding Cakes to match your gown
We bring you some fabulous wedding cakes inspired by fashion. Who new that an amazing source of inspiration for your wedding could be your closet. We've seen how fashion can inspire table centerpieces, dinnerware, interior decor and of course color palettes. So why stop there? Basing your wedding cake and color palette on your favorite piece of clothing assures an incredible outcome. These are some of our favorites…
From Inspiration to Collection
Hundreds of gorgeous gowns floated down the runway at this season's Bridal Fashion Week. As if seeing the much anticipated collections wasn't exciting enough, we got the inside scoop on the inspiration behind them. From enchanting fairy tales to Old Hollywood starlets, see how designers dream up their latest wedding dresses.


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Buddha Mountain is located in the Silver Lake area of Thailand …also nicknamed Little Switzerland because of the rolling terrain and grape growing region. It is simply amazing to see how The Golden Buddha Outline dominates the area and is a favorite place for picture taking, meditation and just hanging out. The image of Buddha sat cross-legged, with one hand resting on his knee and the other in his lap, is engraved into the northern face of Khao Chi Chan. The solitary limestone hill was once used to supply the local construction industry with materials.
In 1996, to commemorate His Majesty the King of Thailand's golden jubilee, the 109-metre-tall and 70-metre-wide image was carved into the rock and then marked out in gold on the recommendation of the then Supreme Patriarch, who felt it was otherwise a waste of a perfectly good (and particularly beautiful) mountain. The image was designed using computer software and then drawn onto the side of Khao Chi Chan using a laser. This was done entirely at night, so that the light of the laser could be seen more clearly. During the day, the image would be fixed and adjusted. Finally, with the drawing completed, gold was used to fill in the sculpture.
The surrounding area is one of particular natural beauty and, while Khao Chi Chan is its most prominent landmark and attraction, other facilities have sprung up around it to take advantage of the high level of passing trade in the form of Thai and foreign visitors to this remarkable place. The car park is often busy with tour coaches, but is also the home of various snack and drink vendors and souvenir shops. The grounds in front of Buddha Mountain include a temple, with saffron-robed monks a common sight, so appropriate clothing is recommended (clothing that covers shoulders and legs above the knee).
Beyond this, there are no fees or restrictions on entering the grounds and getting up close to the awe-inspiring image. There are restrictions on exactly how close you can get to the mountain as there is still the possibility of injury from falling stones, but the areas where you can and cannot go are clearly marked and should be adhered to. Khao Chi Chan is reached by following Sukhumvit Road south from Pattaya and turning left on Ban Yen Road, which is about 500 metres after the turn-off for Wat Yansangwararam and a short distance before the Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark and Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens. Follow the road for six kilometres and you will be unable to miss this unforgettable attraction. If you're not hiring a car, a taxi, Songtaew (baht bus) or even a motorbike taxi will get you there in about 20-30 minutes from the centre of Pattaya at a cost of around 500 baht.
While in the area a must attraction would be to tour Silver-lake Vineyard and purchase a few samples for your delight. Also just across the road there is an excellent Italian restaurant that makes its own wood burned pizzas and has a view to be envious of.
QUOTES: "To me a mountain is a Buddha. Think of the patience, hundreds of thousands of years just sittin there bein perfectly perfectly silent and like praying for all living creatures in that silence and just waitin for us to stop all our frettin and foolin." Jack Kerouac
THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW: GLOBAL WARMING is rising at an alarming rate. If we don't take IMMEDIATE ACTION WORLDWIDE the Great Barrier Reef of Australia will be destroyed, Miami Florida will be under water and we will lose BILLIONS of Humanoids, Animals, Fishes, Birds and Plants. We have only one EARTH…WE NEED TO TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY. Its almost too LATE, HOWEVER LETS TRY THE BRIGHTEST MINDS IN THE UNIVERSE USING TECHNOLOGY. IT'S OUR LAST CHANCE
THINGS YOU MAY WANT TO SAVE: Mountains…they are amazing natural wonder. Don't let some coal or oil Barron destroy your mountain.
ZENTRAVELER SAYS: It's all in zee wine making. Drink no wine before its time…plus a glass of wine a day can add years to your life.
From here to Infinity is a relatively short ride! The next leg takes eons and eons as you fly through the Barycentric Dynamical Time Zone! …and on and on and on. Follow the Zentraveler Blog often for Travel, Health and Zen-like stories and such. Where else can you get a three in one blog for the price of free.


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Easter 2015 - Part 10
Apr 8th, 2015 by davegroberts
Easter 2015
Part 10 of 10
Today we look at being empowered to be a committed disciple of Jesus Christ. The catalyst of this empowerment is the arrival of the Holy Spirit into the life of the new believer.
Throughout his ministry Jesus had talked about how after he departed, that the Holy Spirit would come (John 15:26). Jesus, Himself, said it would be better for him to go away and send the Holy Spirit to live in us (John 16:7). We know from the other writings in the New Testament who the Holy Spirit is and what his ministry is. The Holy Spirit's prime role is that he will glorify Jesus Christ the Son of God, who is to be praised and glorified (John 16:13-14). He will testify (John 15:26) and be a witness for , Jesus Christ (Acts 1:8). Another part of His role is to be the paraclete or comforter. He is one called to stand alongside those who are followers of Jesus Christ (John 14:16).
Holy Spirit empowerment!
The Holy Spirit ministers to the Christian Disciple, in the same Jesus would if he were here in person. The Holy Spirit interprets and illuminates God's Word to people (John 16:12-15; 1 Corinthians 2:10-16)! Moreover, He was sent to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgment (John 16:8). The Holy Spirit lives inside all those who call themselves a follow of Jesus Christ (Romans 8:9; Gal 2:20; Colossians 1:25-27) and He is their seal of assurance that they are now God's possession (2 Corinthians 1:22; Ephesians 1:3). He enters the moment the person has been born again or become a follower/disciple of Jesus Christ.
All Christian Disciples are commanded to be filled with the Spirit and to keep on being filled with the Spirit! Being filled with the Spirit, in the biblical sense, means allowing the Holy Spirit's to have control or domination of our lives. The imperative here is that we are to be filled (Ephesians 5:18), and go on being filled. He gives power to enable Christian Disciples to evangelise (Acts 1:8; 4:8, 31). It is he who is transforming the Christian Disciple into the likeness of Christ (2 Corinthians 7-18), as the Christian Disciples walks in, lives in, and are being led by the Spirit (Galatians. 5:16; Romans 8:13). It is he who equips us for service. God is working in you to will and to act accordingly to his purpose (Philippians 2:13) and to be His witnesses (Acts 1:8). It is He who equips Christian Disciples for service through the giving of spiritual gifts. Where people's lives become more holy and more like Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 12:3; 2 Corinthians 13:7), which is the greatest evidence of the Spirit's work.
The greatest evidence for the power of the Holy Spirit is not by way of signs and wonders and tongues, healings or other miracles. The greatest evidence that you have the Holy Spirit living inside you, controlling you and of you being submitted to Him is by being continually transformed into the very image of Jesus Christ. Transformed by allowing yourself to be so intimate with Jesus Christ, that people will notice you have changed and will ask you why! Being filled with the Spirit is allowing yourself to be continually controlled by Him and exercising His will, power and authority. That is one of the reasons the early church grew phenomenally and why the church is still here 2000 years later. The Pharisees and Sadducees are long gone. The Roman Empire collapsed. But… But… But… Jesus' church still stands, is still growing, and will one day be joined with Jesus in eternity, to the praise, honour and glory of Him who will return!
How are Christians empowered by the Holy Spirit?
Paul writing in 1 Corinthians 12:1, 4-7 "Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. … There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good."
When Jesus said to His apostles "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father." (John 14:12), it was through the promised Holy Spirit (John 14:17), and impartation of Spiritual Gifts, that His words were fulfilled.
Part of the empowerment in the life of a Christian is to enable them to serve – serve God and serve others. In order to be enabled to serve, the Holy Spirit gives to all Christian disciples "spiritual gifts." The term "Spiritual Gift" derives from the Greek word 'Charismata'. They are also called grace gifts, which may refer to any gift God gives out of the abundance of His grace and are given to all Christians as God sees fit (1 Corinthians 12:11). There are four main passages in the New Testament regarding Spiritual Gifts. These are Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-10, 28-31; Ephesians 4:11-12 and 1 Peter 4:10-11. The lists of gifts, given in the New Testament are representative of spiritual gifts and are not to be taken as a conclusive listing. The gifts quoted in various passages of the New Testament are: "administration, apostle, discernment, evangelism, exhortation giving, faith, healing, helps, knowledge, leadership, mercy, miracles, pastor, prophecy, service, teaching, tongues, tongues interpretation, wisdom." As Christian Disciples however, Paul commands that we "try to excel in gifts that build up the church." (1 Corinthians 14:12). When the church is built up, unity will inevitably prevail. The diversity of Spiritual gifts within each local church helps build unity.
All Christian Disciples have Spiritual Gifts, for "in his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well." (Romans 12:6) God the Holy Spirit, through His infinite wisdom, mercy and grace bestows these gifts that belong to Him, upon His servants, Christian Disciples, and these gifts are to be used primarily to bring glory to Jesus Christ! (1 Peter 4:11). They are opportunities for Christian Disciples to serve other people. Some gifts like teaching, helping or leadership quite possibly are enhancements of natural abilities whilst others like faith, healing and miracles are from the Spirit's empowerment alone.
The reason that the Holy Spirit imparts spiritual gifts to Christian Disciples is so that the body of Christ is built up (Ephesians 4:12), for the common good of the church (1 Corinthians 12:7, 14:12) and "so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ." (1 Peter 4:12). These three reasons signify that God wants Christian Disciples to be active in service and not still like stagnant water. That is why we have been given gifts. If these gifts are not used for God's purposes, then they are meaningless. So, what is an appropriate response by Christian Disciples in relation to these gifts?
As the Bible is primary to spiritual growth and understanding, the Christian Disciple needs to study God's word diligently, enhancing the relationship and building bonds. Then the Christian Disciple needs to pray and ask in deep prayer and cogitation. Thirdly by asking the advice and wisdom of the leaders in the church we attend or from friends who know you well. Lastly, it is also through asking questions of your self. What do I enjoy? What am I good at? If God blesses what you are doing and it is fruitful, you may have discovered an area where your gifting lies!
As Christian Disciples, we are dependent upon each other, just as one part of the human body has dependence on another part. That is why we serve each other and use the gifts generously given by God. As all Christian Disciples have gifts, we have a responsibility to discover and develop them (1 Timothy 4:14)! God has called Christian Disciples and equipped them with spiritual gifts, and they are not to be neglected! We are to discover, discern, develop and put into effect our spiritual gifts, so that God can be glorified and His church built up!
As we are not to neglect our gifts, or let other Christian Disciples neglect their gifts, we are to fan the gift into flame (2 Timothy1:6). Much like blowing on embers and stirring them up will restart the flames of a fire! To do this Christian Disciples are to employ the gift faithfully and by asking God to continue their development, strengthening and opportunities to use them! Seek gifts that build up others, commands Paul (1 Corinthians 14:1-12). Ask God faithfully for gifts that give opportunity for service to God and others!
A Warning!
The Holy Spirit can also be grieved or quenched! Mainly this is when the Holy Spirit is not allowed to do the work He wants to do within the life of a follower or disciple of Jesus Christ. But I am also persuaded, that it occurs a lot in churches today, where churches in a town seem to be almost in competition with each other.
One church will say we do this and that's the Holy Spirit way, and your church can't possibly be a true church because you aren't doing things the same way as us. As we have seen, all Christians have spiritual gifts, or charismata, so therefore all Christians and churches are charismatic. That makes a mockery of the labels we place on churches: for example "we are a Charismatic Church"
Oh how the Holy Spirit is limited in our generation and put into boxes and labelled, by those who claim to be followers of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit works in quiet ways as well as spectacular ways. We only have to look at the variety of churches in the New Testament letters. The Holy Spirit is working in every church in some capacity, because the Holy Spirit lives within each individual Christian!
So to say a particular church is a Holy Spirit church and that others aren't, is surely grieving the Spirit and limiting His work. The Holy Spirit works in different people and different churches as the requirements change. The Holy Spirit manifests Himself in different ways, and the way He is working in you, may just be completely different to the way He is working in somebody else. The way the Holy Spirit is working in your church, may well not be the way He is working in another church. Each person and each church has differing needs, outlooks, personality, temperament and desires – the Holy Spirit knows best how to operate within each one. , So let us let Him get on with the job, and we get on with job of showing we can work together as a united body of believers to world that needs the influence of the Holy Spirit.
Be empowered. Be going for Jesus. Be telling others and showing others of the incredible love Jesus Christ has for all people. Remember, Jesus already has all the supremacy and authority – so let us, as His followers and disciples, avail ourselves of Him! Be empowered by the Holy Spirit who lives inside you, changing your heart from a house to a home fit for a king. . Thank you.
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I ADORE those "cat and dog" moments were we see them living in harmony and peace, the relationships between dogs and cats really show us how they are good friends, it simply shows the true animal love. This video is really heartwarming, and special. What makes it so special is that I love to watch Sphynx cats, so many people dislike them because of their shape but they are really cute, especially this one. This Sphynx cat is the cutest, she is sleeping with her dog friend on the dog's bed, and the dog is surrounding and warming his hairless friend. The owner found that it's a very special moment to catch on camera. They are adorable, aren't they? What I like most about it is how the dog seemed to be in love with his friend, this video made me smile.
Sphynx cats are well known for their hairless skin, they love to get attention and care. Their life span is between 8 to 14 years, and they weigh about 9 to 12 pounds. Sphynx cats are very emotional and easy to handle, also they are very sociable, and they interact well with people. Also Sphynx cats are full of energy and playful, they love exploring life, climbing and chasing and running everywhere. Some people see that Sphynx are full of wrinkles and are hairless which makes them ugly, but Sphynx cats are the most beautiful and kindest of all, which attaches people to them. Because they don't have a thick furry coat like other cats, they usually rub to stuff, or other animals, or people to feel some warmth. One of the facts about Sphynx cats is that the oldest Sphynx ever died at the age of 34, it was the oldest Sphynx ever until today.


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Head Coach Paul Heckingbottom met with the media this morning ahead of tomorrow night's trip to Wolves.
The Reds Gaffer gave us a brief update on the health of Ryan Kent who had to be withdrawn at Deepdale on Saturday, but the outlook is positive.
"No, no new injuries, same things really. Ryan did well with his ankle but it's not 100% so we've to be wary with him, he's not our player so we've to be careful with it. But no, apart from that everyone's ok. He could feature tomorrow, we're going in with the same squad."
'Hecky' felt the result at Preston was deserved. The Reds had to show different facets of their game but that's just another positive as far as he's concerned.
"First-half I thought we were the better team. Preston threw everything at us for the first 20, 25 minutes of the second-half and we really had to stand firm. There was a doggedness to us. They got the goal just before we could make a change which was frustrating, but we responded well and after we got the second goal I think we saw the game out pretty well if I'm honest."
It was a stunning debut goal from Adam Armstrong that settled the result. The Reds Head Coach emphasised just how important it was to have a game-changing bench to call upon.
"Yes, it was a fantastic goal it really was. We're lucky that we've got players like that in our group now. When you can bring on the type of quality off our bench now, the attacking players, hopefully we'll be carrying that kind of threat in each and every game. That's all of our centre forwards off the mark now so let's hope that continues.
"Goals change games. We saw that on Saturday. The momentum shifts. You have to have goals and goal-scorers in your team, but you've to run, work hard and then you'll get chances. You've got to go for three points at this level. If you keep being brave you'll get your rewards."
Tomorrow's opponents have their own wealth of talent to choose from but Hecky and the players aren't phased.
"Wolves will expect to be right in the mix again this season, they've a big strong squad and they can freshen it up whenever now. They've probably got two, three players in each position, but we're looking forward to it. It's relentless, these blocks of games will be relentless and we'll be putting lots of hard work into it, not just on the pitch but on the training ground too. The ground-work's all there, there's nothing to fear. We're prepared for it and we're ready."
The Reds boss thinks the belief among his players is shared by the supporters and that the feel-good factor plays its part in helping create a positive atmosphere.
"The players have got character in abundance. Winning helps. It breeds that confidence. All the little messages we give them as staff, they're listening all the time and then when they're getting the results it's giving them more belief. But they can't stop doing the little things, they've set the standard now and we won't let them off the hook.
"There's the feel-good factor, it has an effect on the town, the fans. It's definitely there around the place and has been since last season. I can definitely feel that, the players feel it too, and of course the fans feel it. But it's all about tomorrow night now."
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Seizure disorders debilitate more than 65,000,000 people worldwide, with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) being the most common form. Previous studies have shown that transplantation of GABA-releasing cells results in suppression of seizures in epileptic mice. Derivation of interneurons from human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) has been reported, pointing to clinical translation of quality-controlled human cell sources that can enhance inhibitory drive and restore host circuitry. In this study, we demonstrate that hPSC-derived maturing GABAergic interneurons (mGINs) migrate extensively and integrate into dysfunctional circuitry of the epileptic mouse brain. Using optogenetic approaches, we find that grafted mGINs generate inhibitory postsynaptic responses in host hippocampal neurons. Importantly, even before acquiring full electrophysiological maturation, grafted neurons were capable of suppressing seizures and ameliorating behavioral abnormalities such as cognitive deficits, aggressiveness, and hyperactivity. These results provide support for the potential of hPSC-derived mGIN for restorative cell therapy for epilepsy.
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- The paper reports that the stem cell derived neurons homes in CA3, CA1 & DG, whereas prior work from our department reported significant localisation in the DG. Host immunity could play a role, as the latter was done on relatively immuno-competent rats.
- Could developmental/maturational changes in channel rhodopsin impact the results of Optogenetic stimulation experiments reported in the paper?
- Is immaturity of the stem-cell derived GABA neurons the critical factor in the success of this approach?
- The immunosuppression of rats described in the study could have contributed to the success of the approach, but may add further challenges in the clinical setting as well as the pathogenesis of Epilepsy.


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This pretty girl is Cheyenne, though I guess her original name was "Soda", because she knows that one. Either name is kind of fun, isn't it?
(picture from Last Hope Doberman Rescue Facebook page)
Cheyenne is 3 1/2, and is currently in Texas with Doberman Rescue North Texas. She has natural ears and a docked tail. Cheyenne can be shy, but it sweet with people, and jogs well on a leash. She would do best in an only dog home. You can read more about her on the Doberman Rescue North Texas web site, under available Dobermans, or view her Petango page here.
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I am happy to say that Wells Law Firm became the first law firm to register and be approved for accepting Bitcoin for its services and (to my knowledge) the first law firm in the state (and one of the first in the nation) to offer services related to Bitcoin and crypto currency transactions for businesses. I am sorry to say that we are not currently accepting Dogecoin, although I'm not ruling it out forever.
When you're a lawyer "making history" can be really good or really bad. I am proud to say that today my firm makes history in a good way by being the first law firm in Arkansas to accept payment in Bitcoin cryptocurrency.
We are the second merchant in the entire state to accept it, the first being Quain Percussion.
But, accepting Bitcoins as a payment option isn't our only cryptocurrency service: we can also set up trust accounts for bit coins, aid in contract drafting, review, and negotiation for business transactions using Bitcoins, and assist in other related crypto currency transactions. To my knowledge, we are the first firm in the state focusing on this area for businesses.
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Title: Mo, The Daring Dingo
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Mo is a daring little dingo with an adventurous spirit that is always getting him into trouble.
Author, Diane Evans, has written a story about Mo, a dingo pup who has bitten off more than he can chew. His mother recognises his excessive energy and fearlessness and tries as she might, to calm him down and keep him safe. However, the dingo pup is determined to explore the world and dreams of great adventures. He has set a stunning waterfall in his sights for a quest, and along the journey he meets other animals who stop him and ask him where he is going. They all give him a warning about a crocodile at the waterfall. But Mo thinks he is faster, smarter and stronger than the crocodile. Until he meets the crocodile…
Illustrator, Ian Faulkner, has created colourful images to depict the story. There are even a couple of fairies who make a regular appearance on the pages, which may lead to discussion about what they represent in the story.
Mo, The Daring Dingo is a fun book about a dingo pup with excess energy who thinks he is invincible. It's a book about experience, which is the best teacher.
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ADMAT 2.0 Many scientific computing tasks require the repeated computation of derivatives. Hand-coding of derivative functions can be tedious, complex, and error-prone. Moreover, the computation of first and second derivatives, and sometimes the Newton step, is often a dominant step in a scientific computing code. Derivative approximations such as finite-differencing involve additional errors and heuristic choice of parameters. This toolbox is designed to help a MATLAB user compute first and second derivatives and related structures efficiently, accurately, and automatically. ADMAT 2.0 employs many sophisticated techniques such as exploiting sparsity and structure to achieve high efficiency in computing derivative structures including gradients, Jacobians, and Hessians. Moreover, ADMAT 2.0 can directly calculate Newton steps for nonlinear systems, often with great efficiency. A MATLAB user needs only to provide an M-file that evaluates a smooth nonlinear objective function at a given point. On request and when appropriate, ADMAT 2.0 will evaluate the Jacobian matrix (for which the gradient is a special case), the Hessian matrix, and possibly the Newton step in addition to the evaluation of the objective function at the given point. There is no need for the user to provide code for derivative calculation or an approximation scheme. Please use the following link to download ADMAT 2.0 from us. You may try ADMAT 2.0 free of charge for up to one year.
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LAS VEGAS – I've seen a lot of pet tracking devices over the years, but haven't taken any of them very seriously, but I'm giving Kyon a definite look. Here's the quick and dirty, starting with the fact that it works with a hub. You set up a 300 foot geofence with that hub, and inside the fence, the tracker collar communicates via Bluetooth. Outside the fence, Kyon Tracker's built-in SIM activates and you can track your dog via cellular networks. And of course, it talks to a smartphone app. It does some other smart things, like having a built-in LED display for simple messages. Like, "Hi, I'm lost." Or the dog's name. But it also has 12 sensors that measure things like temperature, and the collar can then tell you, "I'm hot," or "I'm cold." There's a water-sensing sensor. You can also have it emit a dog-only frequency when your dog barks. It's thin, the battery lasts for 30 days, and it's priced at $249 and shipping later this year.
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Faringdon Town Council has become the latest town to sign up for the nationwide Refill Scheme!
Refill is a nationwide scheme providing a network of points offering the public free tap water in the UK. The network comprises high street retailers, cafes, restaurants, other businesses, museums, and local authorities. The scheme aims to prevent waste created by single-use plastic water bottles, as well as increasing the availability of quality drinking water.
Infant and Junior School Children in Faringdon will be given a refillable water bottle and 6th Formers at Faringdon Community college have insulated cups to use around the town at cafes and restaurants that display the Refill Scheme sticker. The response from the businesses in Faringdon was very positive and we hope the scheme can be expanded to outlying areas.
The water bottles and cups are also available to buy in the Information Centre, Town Council Offices, The Pump House, Market Place, Faringdon.
Karen Roberts Town Development Officer at Faringdon Town Council said, "Every time someone refills a bottle rather than throws a plastic one away, we are reducing the amount of plastic that reaches the ocean,"


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After escaping the clutches of his Mother in the dark dpeths of the facility, he realises that his troubles have only just begun. Can he once again beat down the voices in his head and prevail? This time, it's not just his own neck on the line.


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Room DescriptionTwo Queen Beds, Non Smoking room will sleep 4. Amenities include coffee maker, mini-frig, microwave, hair dryer, HDTV with DISH Network over 130 Channels, High-Speed Wireless Internet, AC, Free Local Calls and private bath. We do provide with Iron and Ironing Board on request and also a complimentary Continental Breakfast is Included.
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Hi all, I have joined this forum after being pointed this way by microwave_jellyfish on imdb, after responding to my post on the Constantine forum about my podcast. I really love the show, admittedly although I heard about Constantine previously, it was the TV show that brought me to it more. I joined the campaign on Twitter to have the show renewed, but found myself limited in 140 characters in keeping people positive. So I started a podcast. The podcast was received very well, much to my extreme surprise. Eventually, I had an idea to interview a friend I had made, who worked on the show as a production assistant. It went really well, and I then had a crazy notion to reach out to other crew and cast, to bring them on too, without any hope in my heart. Well, from there....it grew. I asked Hellblazers for questions, and have interviewed the following so far from the show, and am continuing to interview more as time goes on. Angelica Celaya Will Campbell (Carter from the Whole World out There episode) Jonjo O'Neill - which got hijacked half way through by Matt Ryan!! Harold Perrineau Dave Blass - Production Set Designer Christine Boylan - Screenwriter/Producer Hillary Brant - Production Assistant Within the next week, I will be interviewing Andy Rusk, stunt coordinator and J.D. Evermore (The Man, in Episode 13) Also in October, at his own request, I will be interviewing/chatting to Matt Ryan again, and reaching out to other crew, as well as MJ Shaw, Emmet O'Scanlon and others Anyhow, greetings to all, and I hope you all would like to check out the interviews, and perhaps my "Ramblings" which can be found here. (All podcast episodes are downloadable) http://www.spreaker.com/user/8213289 and follow me at Twitter @chrisgordon1975 I also have an app on Google Play Store called Ramblings of a Hellblazer, and working on an Apple Store version Thanks for listening, I'll check the forum out now, as looks like a good place for me to be :)


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Balance summer drinks party!
Last Thursday the 21st July, we invited clients and candidates from a host of leading UK and International Law Firms to join us in celebrating another successful year at Balance.
Now in its 8th year, our guests have come to know what a fantastic summer party we lay on and it gives us the chance to thank our key clients and candidates for their continued business and support. We do also invite along our key suppliers who have played an important part in the development and growth of the Company.
The Prosecco started flowing at 6pm at the exclusive venue, Devonshire Terrace, followed by some tasty skewers and burgers. We did a short thank you speech and a generous prize draw giveaway of 3 prizes. One lucky winner from Kemp Little, the leading technology & digital media law firm, won our top prize of £150 Westfield gift voucher – Congratulations! No one else left empty handed though, as we also gave away one of our goody bags with a mobile phone power bank, quality pen and Hotel Chocolat chocolates.
We really look forward to our annual summer party and there is a lot of work that goes into ensuring all our guests have a fantastic time. We are all proud to be part of a close knit successful small business, and feel this really shows with events like this, when we get to spend time with all our contacts. We're already looking forward to next year's!


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Category Archives: Chicago Bears
Bad News Bears; Texans on Thursday
Final Score: Eagles 26, Bears 31
Eagles best play: Michael Vick threw a strike through four defenders who were quadruple covering Brent Celek for a touchdown, bringing the score to 31-26 with under two minutes left.
Eagles worst play: Every time it appeared the Eagles had Chicago stopped, their receivers would exploit the middle and the secondaries poor tackling for a first down.
Three stars
M. Forte – 14 carries, 117 yards. 2 catches, 22 yards.
J. Avant – 8 catches, 83 yards.
E. Bennett – 4 catches, 56 yards, 2 TDs.
Breaking down the game
POOR TACKLING/POOR DEFENSE — It was the worst defensive effort the Eagles defense has had all season. With the absence of DE Juqua Parker and CB Asante Samuel, the defense couldn't tackle or stop the run.
Matt Forte has struggled much of the season, rushing over 100 yards only one other game. He racked up 117 yards on only 14 carries in Sundays win. Chicago exploited the right side where Parker, who is a great run-stopper, would be. And when Forte would bounce the ball outside, he had to force Dimitri Patterson and Joselio Hanson to make the open-field tackle which they couldn't do.
The Eagles got to Bears QB Jay Cutler four times in the game, all in the first half. The defense looked like it was going to stop leaking and shut down Chicago until the Bears opened up the second half with a quick touchdown drive to make it, 28-13.
They also failed to pick-off Cutler. Cutler has been picked off 10 times this season and the Bears offensive line is not that good. With the linebackers poor coverage and the corners poor tackling, it opened up the slants and curls for 10-yard, first-down plays. Cutler didn't have a fantastic game but he found all the holes at all the right times.
JACKSON A NO-SHOW — A year removed from a fabulous Pro-Bowl season where DeSean Jackson racked up over 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns, he's been quiet and inconsistent all year.
Jackson caught only two balls for 26 yards on Sunday. It's now been six games where Jackson failed to record more than 50 yards receiving. He has only 35 catches on the season with 678 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games.
Andy Reid apparently laid into Jackson in the post game locker room about his lack of effort in the loss. But other Eagles like Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy feel that it will blow over and that Jackson will be fine for Thursday's game.
OVERRATED? — The defense has allowed at least 24 points in seven of their 12 games this season. The offense is hot and cold. If Vick isn't lighting up weak secondaries, he gets shut down by stronger defenses and can't get the high-powered offense moving. The offensive line is hurt and terrible.
These are all the doubts the Eagles have despite being 7-4 and still in first place of the NFC East, tied with the Giants. But what happens when they give up 31 points to a team with one of the worst offenses in the league? What happens with they have to play four days after that loss and could knock themselves out of first in the division?
If the Eagles hot streak cools down the team starts to fall apart, getting into the playoffs will become harder in an NFC filled with seven teams with a 7-6 record or better.
PHI: 7-4, 1st in NFC East
HOU: 5-6, 3rd in AFC South
Spread: Eagles by 8.
Where: Lincoln Financial Field (Philly, PA)
When: Thursday, 8:30 on NFL Network.
Last Week: The Eagles lost to Chicago, 31-26. The Texans shut out Tennessee, 20-0.
Three games in 17 days. That's what the Eagles were faced with in the last weeks of November and first in December. After a thrilling win over division rival Giants and a frustrating loss to the Bears, the Eagles have to host Houston four days removed from their 31-26 loss.
The Texans present an interesting match up for the Eagles. Boasting the best wide receiver in the NFL in Andre Johnson and with RB Arian Foster as the top fantasy running back this season, the Texans offense could put up numbers.
The big question will be if the Eagles can get a healthy Juqua Parker and Asante Samuel back. The run defense has allowed only two 100-yard rushers all season and Samuel's seven picks leads a team who is tops in the NFL in interceptions.
The Samuel v. Johnson match up will draw some interest. Johnson has five inches on Samuel and also has a healthy knee. This year, Johnson has 65 catches for 869 yards and five touchdowns.
Foster is the other weapon Houston has that could pose a threat to Philadelphia. The Eagles have allowed a 100-yard rusher only twice all season and Foster has rushed over 100 yards in seven games. He's rushed for 1,147 yards on the season (5.1 per carry) with 12 touchdowns. He also has 48 catches for 453 yards and a touchdown.
Matt Schaub is a really good quarterback as well. On the season, he's thrown 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He has a passer rating of 92. 6.
Roose prediction (6-5): The Texans are not a good defensive squad, something that could hurt them. If Sameul is healthy, he will keep Johnson in check despite giving up some yards and a possible score. Eagles win this one, 31-24, but still have a lot of questions to answer.
Birds in first; head to Chicago for big NFC matchup
Final Score: Eagles 27, Giants 17
Eagles best play: Michael Vick bobble the snap on 4th-and-1 but recovered, pitching it left to LeSean McCoy who took it 50 yards to the house with over 4:30 left in the game to give the Eagles a 24-17 lead.
Eagles worst play: In one of the Eagles' three red zone possessions that ended in a field goal, Jason Avant dropped a pass all alone in the back of the endzone.
Three stars
J. Maclin (PHI) – 9 catches, 120 yards.
L. McCoy (PHI) – 14 carries, 111 yards, TD. 5 catches, 29 yards.
A. Samuel (PHI) – 2 INT, fumble recovered, 2 tackles.
Breaking down the game
THE GAME CHANGER —With under five minutes left in the game and the Eagles' chances running out, they found themselves in a do-or-die situation. On fourth-and-one, the Eagles chose to run the ball. Instead of trying to muscle it through the Giants stout offensive line, which held LeSean McCoy to 13 yards on the game, the Eagles opted for a toss.
Vick bobbled the snap but got control of it in time to pitch it left to McCoy, who busted through the Giants secondary for a 50-yard touchdown. Vick found Avant for the two-point conversion to make it a 24-17 game with just over four minutes remaining.
McCoy added a 40-yard run on the next possession to get himself over 100 yards on the game in the win.
DEFENSIVE STAND — We all know how goofy Eli Manning looks. The Eagles made him look even more foolish in the game, forcing him to throw three interceptions. Manning also didn't help his cause when he dove forward and fumbled the ball in the fourth quarter, halting the Giants drive when they trailed 24-17.
The Eagles were all over Manning, forcing bad throws and poor decisions. Manning managed to complete only 20-of-33 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns. The longest pass he completed was to Brandon Jacobs, who picked up most of the 22 yards after the catch.
The ground game for New York, which was one of the best in the league, was absolutely stuffed. The Giants managed only 61 yards on the ground with over half the yards coming on Ahmad Bradhaw's 17-yard run and Manning's 16-yard run that ended in a costly fumble.
FINE GAME FOR SAMUEL — Other than being fined $40,000 for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Giants WR Derek Hagan, Samuel had himself a tremendous effort. He picked off Manning twice and recovered two fumbles, the first forced by Brandon Graham and the second off of Manning in the win. Samuel also had two tackles which could be a career high the way he wraps up ball carriers.
HOBBS ON IR — Ellis Hobbs was injured on a scary play in the third. Taking the opening kick-off of the second half, Hobbs was hit head-to-head by Giants DL Dave Tollefson, injuring his neck. No foul or fine was issued to Tollefson because Hobbs isn't considered a "vulnerable" player and that helmet hits are allowed on ball carriers with established possession (*cough*bullshit*cough*).
The hit left Hobbs lying on the field for over 11 minutes before being taken off on a stretcher.
Hobbs was placed on the injured reserve today. Hobbs missed the last nine games of the 2009 season with a neck injury.
PHI: 7-3, 1st in NFC East
CHI: 7-3, t1st in NFC North
Spread: Eagles by 3.5
Where: Soldier Field (Chicago, IL).
When: Sunday, 4:15 on FOX.
Last Week: The Eagles beat the Giants, 27-17. The Bears shut out the Dolpins, 16-0.
BATTLE FOR BEST IN NFC — People will get a good look at what the Eagles high-powered offense can do against one of the best defenses in the NFC. They saw last week they could over come a tough Giants defense but a repeat performance would solidify them as the top contender in the conference.
Michael Vick, LeSean McCoy, DeSean Jackson, and Jeremy Maclin are all enjoying years to remember. Vick is a top MVP candidate with his performance this season, throwing for 1,608 yards, 11 touchdowns, and no interceptions this season. He had the highest pass rating (108.7) in the NFL. He's also run for 375 yards and five touchdowns.
On the Bears offense, Jay Cutler has completed over 61% of his passes for 2,064 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. He could struggle against the Eagles secondary which features ball hawks Asante Samuel, who leads the NFL with seven picks, and rookie Nate Allen, who has three. As a team, they've picked off a league-high 19 passes.
The Bears are relying on their defense, which has allowed an average of 290 yards a game this season, third in the NFL. They've also allowed an NFL-low 14.6 points per game. D.J. Moore leads the team with four interceptions and ends Julius Peppers and Israel Idonije have a combined 11 sacks.
Chicago will be well-rested for this game, having 10-days off before kickoff. Their 16-0 win over Miami on Thursday helped keep them in pace for first place in the NFC North.
This game is going to come down to whether or not the Bears weak offense can score on the Eagles strong defense. If their defense holds up their end of the bargain, it could be a very low-scoring game. If not, expect the Eagles to win in a blowout.
Roose's prediction (6-4): The Bears defense will hold the Eagles offense enough to win but they won't score. Eagles win, 19-10.


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Information in this article may not be canonical to the storyline of the games or any other Sonic continuity.
The Ball Hog is a character that appears in the Sonic X comic series published by Archie Comics. It is a digital robot model found within a virtual reality world created by Dr. Eggman.
The Ball Hog is a basic purple robot which resembles a domestic pig, but is able to stand up on two legs. They have large black eyes with a thick teal snout, two pointy ears, digitless hands, a gray belly, and flat gray feet with no legs.
Archie Comics
While Sonic the Hedgehog and his allies were trapped within Dr. Eggman's deadly virtual reality world, a pair of Ball Hogs in the Scrap Brain Zone attacked the crew with metal balls. However, they were destroyed by Sonic and Tails, giving a freedom to a pair of Pickies inside of them.[1]
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- ↑ Sonic X #11, "No Thanks for the Memories! - Part Two"
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Tag Archives: Louie Spence
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Hello again,
It's been an absolute whirlwind of a week, and I have been super snaphappy along they way! There's so many pictures to share with you of all the fabulous and totally diverse places I've been, and I thought it would be a great way to start the week…
So this blog begins last Friday night, and dinner with the family at one of our favourite places to eat, HIX in Selfridges. I think the madness started when Abi and I (who are total non drinkers) were seduced by the very exotic looking cocktail menu, and decided to order ourselves a couple. Well Abi took one sip of her Cosmopolitan, me one of my Chocolate Martini, and we were away with the fairies. After sliding the drinks over to Alana to finish we floated off to the second floor to look for something I could wear for Let's Dance the following evening, a dangerous combination when intoxicated and credit card to hand… We had left Angus and Alana's boyfriend in the men's shoe department, when Alana got a text saying ""I think Justin Bieber is here, he just picked up the shoes next to me" Well Abi who had been wobbling along through DVF, was off like a shot! Sadly she didn't find him, but she still had Tuesday to come…
Saturday morning, feeling slight fuzzy headed, I wandered down the road to the hairdressers for phase one of operation "Saturday Night TV Glam Over", to be completed by Alana on arrival at the BBC. I was off to be a judge on Let's Dance for Comic Relief, alongside Radio 1's Greg James, and comedian Lee Mack. It was a hilarious evening, the highlight most definitely being Vanessa Feltz' Cher costume, she looked amazing! The winning performances from Jodie Prenger and Lee Nelson were genius, and the standard of the show overall was fantastic. You can catch up on the show here. It was strange knowing that's the last time I'll be a judge at BBC Television Centre, as it closes it's doors at the end of this month, and I felt a real mix of emotions thinking about all the times I've had there.
My judging partners in crime, Greg James and Lee Mack.
Two comedy legends, Richard Curtis and Basil Brush!
A sad goodbye to the magical Television Centre.
Sunday morning I was up and at 'em early again, getting ready for the Tesco Mum of the Year awards, that I was attending with Abi, and also presenting one of the awards. It was a truly moving afternoon, and the stories of courage and truly selfless acts of some of the women told were just incredible. I was truly honoured to be there, as were some of the people I managed to snap along the way.
My darling Abi and I at the awards.
Monday came around again, and it was an exciting start to the week with a meeting at Candoco, a disabled and non-disabled dance company I am going to be a patron of – so watch this space for upcoming news of their latest projects. Later that afternoon I headed off to Radio 2 to chat with Nation's favourite Claire Balding, where I also met Phillips family idol Mary Berry. The amount of times I hear "but that's not what Mary Berry would do" is enough to make you never set foot in the kitchen again!
The fabulous Claire Balding and I.
Everyones baking hero, Mary Berry.
Tuesday was all about the Loose Women, and I was thrilled to be a guest, talking all about my upcoming challenge for Malaria No More called Live Below the Line. Me and my Team Arlene – which includes Abi, Coco and Tully – are all going to be living on £1 a day each for a week to raise money and awareness on just what can be done to help prevent this terrible disease. Please please sponsor us whatever you can, it will be so appreciated, and help motivate us for the challenge! Click here to find out how.
I had all of half an hour back home after Loose Women before I was back in my comfy shoes, and off across London to the O2 with Abi for, yes you guessed it, Justin Bieber! One of my oldest and dearest friends Tony Selznick was here to join us, and as he's close friends with Justin's hairdresser, we had backstage passes, VIP, the lot! Although as I'm sure you can guess not so much my scene, Abi was in her element and we did all have the most fantastic evening.
Brazil was Wednesday's theme, and I was in meetings all day about the new Brazilian dance project I'm working on with Pamela Stephenson, and although I can't say too much at this stage, I can say it going to be dynamite!
Thursday I started my day with a breakfast meeting with my darling Richard Roe, assistant extraordinaire, and Wizard of Oz partner in crime. We talked all things dance, all things gossip, and laughed hysterically at all our memories of Canada. Then it was back home to pick up my case, and get on the train to Manchester with Alana for a very special charity night "Dancing with United", a Strictly themed night with stars from football, showbiz and Strictly all strutting their stuff for Man Utd's very own charity. It's an amazing programme helping kids get out of gangs and off the streets, many becoming mentors themselves to help other kids in their position. I was amazed hearing the some of the stories, and felt very honoured to be helping such a great cause. There were some real legends from the footballing world there, including my fellow judges Gary Neville and Nicky Butt. Of course there were my fellow dancing superstars Louie Spence and Strictly's own Camilla Dallerup, who joined us on the panel at the last minute after her partner Peter Schmeichel was taken ill earlier that day. The dancers included current football hero Fabrice Muamba, Quinton Fortune, and Coronation St stars Anthony Cotton, Shobna Gulati, Jenni McAlpine, and Lisa Riley, and finally Sky Sports presenter Jacquie Beltrao. The standard of dancing was fantastic, and honestly one of the best events I have been to, with amazing attention to detail, and real northern hospitality. One of the funnier moments of the trip was me remembering as I arrived at the station I hadn't brought any jewelery to wear, so it was a – literally – 35 minute dash round Harvey Nichols to find a necklace while the car was waiting outside! This was only made funnier by getting it back to the hotel, realising it totally didn't go, and doing the same crazy trip back to return it before running madly to make the train home the next morning!
See who you can spot in these pics:
I managed to get a couple of hours rest that afternoon, between trying to get through the endless emails I had been too busy to do all week, and then I was ready and out the door for the opening of Ballet Boyz, the talent was truly breathtaking and it was a beautiful production.
The weekend finally came, and it was absolute R&R, which included being cooked the most delicious Mothers Day meal by Alana, with Abi arranging the most beautiful flowers and decorating the dessert with tiny dried purple flowers and petals strew all around the cakes, it was all just exquisite.
I can barely keep my eyes open as I look at my diary and the mad week to come… So until then…
Much love
Arlene x